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Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The dailies have teemed for the past
two weeks with thrilling news in re-
gard to the investment of Santiago,
but the thirty transports carrying Gen.
Skaters army did not get there until
this week. The landing and getting
to the city is yet to take place. There
is no question about the fall of Santi-
ago and the capture of Cervera's feet,
and the probability is that Porto Rico
will be visited next. 1t is thought that
these results will take place in the next
two or three week. Our first shipment
of troops, it is believed. has reached
Manila, and the latter city must sur
render to Admiral Dewey, when our
troops get into position, or it will be
bombarded. Insurgents have cuptured
about 5000 Spanish troops and most OF
the outlying towns.
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there democratic assent. 1t is quite
evident that the new issues will cut
across existing party lines, for demo-
cratic political adventurers everywhere
will calculate the chances of enlisting
under a banner which bears so capti-
waiting a legend. The democratic vote
thrown in the House for the annexa-
ton of Hawaii discloses the entering
wedge destined, as some say, to split
up still more a partly disrupted Orga-
nization. A democratic ex-senator of
ripe experience, and who is on most
familiar, personal and socal terms with
many of the most prominent republi-
can leaders, and is thoroughly conver-
SAINT with their views and their plans,
said the republicans had made up
their minds to fight the next Presiden-
tial campaign on new issues. They
considered the tariff settled for the
present. As for silver, the democrats
might beat against that windmill il
they liked, but the republicans would
waste no more time on it. They would
make their fight on increasing the
glory, the grandeur and the greatness
| of the country.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

THERE are some who think the war
will be the opening of political possi-
bilities as territorial expansion. A
Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun says it is not questioned in
interior political circles that all the
probabilities point to the formal adop-
tion by the republican party Of the pol
icy of colonial possessions. 1t is not
believed that any considerable or any
influential portion of the party had
this idea in contemplation even at so
recent period as three months ago.
A republican Senator, one of the most
ardent advocates of territorial acquisi-
tion, says that during all the debates
on Cuban affairs, he never dreamed of
such a thing, and that he does not
know of any one that did, but that the
party has drifted into it, that it is the
logic of situation, and the party
would be guilty of incredible folly not
to grasp an opportunity for brilliant
achievements outshining all Of its past
record Expressions of similar char
acter are heard on the floor OF both
houses almost constantly, and it is no'
an uncommon thing to note here and
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BOOK GUESSING CONTEST.
Miss Hette Megear Entertains the MethO-
dist Christian EndeavOr.

Avery enjoyable evening was passed
last Friday at Miss Hettie Megear's,
where q sOciable was held under the
auspices of the Christian EndeavOr So
ciety ofthe NJ E. church. Each per-
son invited was asked to come repre-
senting a book When one entered
the parlor quite buzz of voices greet
ed the ear. Everybody was trying to
guess anOther's emblem. For quite
a while very few were guessed, as
nearly all were very cleverly dis
guised.
During the evening, piano solos
were rendered by Mrs. Coverdale and
Miss Edith Beck, also a reading by
Miss Florence Taylor and a recitation
by Miss Annie Beckett, after which
refreshments were served in the din
ing room. By this time all who had
not been guessed, were willing to i'm
part the desired information. Proving,
! therefore, that man is always more
ready to part with secret after he has
! had a good dinner. The hostess ap-
peared as ga Study in Scarlet.
Some of the titles portrayed were
POpe's essay on Man" by Mr.. John
Henry Hoffecker wearing large ''S
A." on the lapel of his coat; 'Prince Of
India" was large India silk bow will
rings printed on it, worn by Mrs. JOhr
Hoffecker; Miss Laura Bell wore {
drawing of "Pair of Blue Eyes; Mr.
HynsOn was "The Man Who Laughs;
Mrs. Price wore a match as "The
Lamplighter. A few others represen
ted were: can Original Belle, ""Unde
Two Flags" "Trilby," 'Pansy,
"PrisOner of Zenda, "Home Spui
Yarns" "Mill ON the Floss" ant
"Hard Cash"
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0utbuiIdings Burned.

Nearly three years ago the dwelling
on the farm of E. S. Garrison, three
and One-half miles down the State
road, then in the occupancy of W. r.
Smith, caught fire from the chimney
and was burned out, leaving only the
the brick walls. On last Thursday af-
ternoon, between half past four and
five O'Clock, the same farm was visited
by fire, but this time it was the out
buildings-all but an old carriage
hOuse-including barn, granary, stable
cribs and cOw-shed. The tenant, John
II. CarrOw, and his hands were out in
the most distant field thinning corn,
and the female portion of the family
were in the berry patch when the fire
was discovered. The constable, in
which the fire caught, was somwhat
in line with the wind from the kitchen
chimney, but there had been no fire
since getting dinner, between eleven
aud twelve o'clock, and furthermore,
the fire was inside and not outside the
building. Theodore CarrOw, G. V.
Scout, and j. NJ. Sapp, from ad-
Joining fields were soon on the spot
and most of the contents, except
about 200 bushels of corn, were
removed, making the loss, COM
ing at the time of year it did, practi-
cally little beyond the buildings. Mr..
Garrison, the owner, had left the farm
about a half hour before, and hurried
back with those who came from the
mill soon after it broke out. He had
an insurance on the farm building OF
81, 10000, his loss being about 81, 800.
There was no insurance of the brick
dwelling, it will be recOllected at the
time it burned Mr.. Carrow's loss was
about 800, and as we understand, full
insurance. How the fire originated
is not positively known. Mr.. Garrison
risk was insured in the Kent County
Mutual, of Dover, and was ad justed
on Saturday, fourty- light hours after
it occurred. Mr.. Garrison will replace
the buildings at once.
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CHESWOLD.
Comfortable Quarters for Our Jr. 0. U. A.
M.-Demand for Tomato
Plants.

Special Correspondence to the Times,
CHEswoLD, June 21.-The rain of
Sunday, so long wished for, has devel-
Oped a great Outcry on the part of far
mers for tomato plants. Ten days ago
they were riding day and night in the
midst of a crate famine for strawberry
crates. Who would not be farmer?
Our Junior Order American Me-
chanics' new room has received the
finishing touches of interior decoration
and is said to be handsome. The
quarters and the council are in -four
ishing condition.
PERSONAL Ann Buckmaster, of
Philadelphia, Pa, is visiting her
nephew, J. H. Bishop. The Misses
Pearson, of Dover, spent Sunday with
Miss Ruth Harrington, near Ches-
void. Miss Jennie Thompson, of
Washington, d. c., is the guest of
Miss Mary Boggs. DIR. COrkran,
Presiding Elder, preached at Ches
void fine sermon. He spent the
night with DIR. Smith and held Quar-
terly conference Monday morning in
Cheswold M. Z. church William
Daniels, formerly one of our resident
boys, now of Bridgeton, New Jersey,
is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Walter S.
Thompson. Winford Philips, of Will
mington, is visiting his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. p. l.. Barcus. Misses
Laura Barcus and Sadie Ford are Wis.,
iting in Philadelphia and other points.
Miss Annie Scott has returned to hom e
scenes in Greenwood for short stay
Miss Amanda Venci and Miss Elizabeth
Turner spent Sunday with Mrs. Jos.
H. Thompson. Irving Emerson has
returned from an extended visit to his
grandfather in York State.-Miss Nina
Thompson and Wallace Montgomery
have gone to Merchantville, N. j., tor
an indefinite stay. REX.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The case Of Thos. S. Clark, for con-
spiracv in looting the National Bank
at Dover, which has been before the
District Court the past week is nearing
its end. The court proceedings have
occupied several columns each day in
the daily papers. The testimony was
considered very damaging to Clark,
the same transactions showing the
hand of Senator Kenney in their exc
cution, but remains with the jury to
determine the measure of guilt. John
Biggs his attorney. has made the fight
of his life for his client, and L. G. Van
degrift, who is prosecuting the case for
the Government, is standing up ably
in a fight against almost the whole bar,
employed by one or another of the ten
men indicated for conspiracy. The de
cision of the jury is awaited with un
usual interest.
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MIISIG.
NOTICFI

All persons, either as owners or tena.
of any house or premises in Smyrna
the purpose of maintaining the gel'
good health of our town are requested,
have all Closets, Ash Heaps, Sinks,
Pens, or other places of filth, cleaned
once. 90.
And notice is hereby given that II
owner or tenant of any house or preM-
shall neglect or refuse to cleanse
move any of the above named or Other
sances, then i'll that case, as PROVIDE
act of Assembly, the Board of Health
cause the same to be removed.
c. H. REGISTER, Sec. "
6152 Board of lIta-i'
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

MONDAY was a great day at Camp
Tunnel, at Middletown. Governor
Tunnel reviewed the Delaware regi-
ment, and a sword presented by the
regimental staff and line officers of the
regiment was given to COlonelI Pusey
Wickersham. The presentation speech
was made by Senator Gray. Altogether
it was the prettiest as well as the most
important military function which ever
took place in the State.
The Governor occupied position of
advantage, surrounded by his uni
formed staff. In front of him moved
the entire regiment of over 1000 men.
As each officer passed the party he sa-
luted, and as the colOrs passed every
one in the governors party saluted by
raising his hat. This salute of the
flag was never better given and never
prettier. The entire regiment made
an excellent appearance. The mel
say they enlisted to fght for their flag
and are ready to go anywhere the
Government needs their service.
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THE assembling of a large feet off
the harbor to prevent the escape of
Cervera and his Spanish warships,
while an invading army of $1,000 or
10000 may invest and take Santiago, no
less than similar expeditions to Porto
Rico and Manila, arOuses public inter
est in a direction not dreamed of six
months ago. Smith d. Fry sets this
forth substantially in the Philadelphia
Times. He says:
For the first time in fifty years this
country has sent forth an army of in
vasiOn. It is apprehended that fifty
years will not again elapse before there
shall be similar expeditions. The adj
ministratiOn intends to seize the La
drones, CarOhnes and Canaries. With
in another six weeks there will be an
army Of invasion on the way to the
Canary Islands. and it will 90 to Cadiz
later uuless 9p4lu shall reach her quit
ting point. This is the determination
of President Mckinley, and it will be
carried out
Santiago is to be captured, and that
pun Will DC ACAb W bAD BAObSSeACA Va
5000 of our troops and $4,000
Cuban insurgents. The second army
of invasion is now being prepared.
It's destination will be San Juan.
Porto Rico will be in our possession
by middle of July, if not sooner
About 5000 Of the regulars will &C
there, with a reinforcement of 10000
volunteers. Then the Canaries will b'
the objective point for the army and thu
victorious navy. After that Cadlz
The army of invasion now on the oceaI
will participate in all these plans un
less peace shall come. The regular
under General Shafter will participant
in the capture of Santiago, of Sal
Juan, Of the Canaries, and then the,
will go to Cadiz. They will be fol
lowed by the volunteers now beinI
mobilized. These plans were this al
terncon given to the writer by one o
the close friends and advisers of th
administration.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

THOMAS GETS A VERDICT. The jury
in the case of j. Miller Thomas, who
was suing the Rev. @. A.. Grise for
$500, came in Thursday with verdict
of $500 for the plaintiff. The 5000 was
Methodist, which Mr.. Grise and syn
dioate Of preachers bought from
Thomas. The check went to protest
and Grise refused to pay the money
because he alleged Thomas had padded
the subscription list, by claiming 26OO
when there were only 1900 boni fide sub
scribers. Peter l.. Cooper, who was one
of the attorneys for the plaintiff, asked
one of the jurors how they came to re-
turn verdict of $500. 'Well, replied
the Jurors, Eve came to the conclusion
that Thomas lied to the preachers, and
that the preachers were -- fools
and didn't investigate the matter. So
we thought we would just split the
difference.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

THE Erery Erening takes this view
of the situation: Editors of the So
called Democratic papers who urge
upon the Democratic party the as
sumption of the odium attaching to
violators of the law simply, because
the latter happen to be Democrats, are
virtually asking the party to commit
political suicide and are guilty of libel
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despatch in good order. The con-
sumer and the raiser must work and
pay to fatten this thing. How long?
How long? The writer has had some
experience of what he is talking about.
Berries shipped by him to Elmira at 81
per crate of 30 quarts were respectively
10 and 16 hours on the way; and were
of course ruined, before delivery. The
time made by this wonderful company
in taking them was, as it appears,
about II miles per hour.
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An Evening Company.

Miss Anna E. Ford, of Hinton, w.
", school friend of Miss Helen e.
Waters, was given a delightful party
last Thursday evening, by Mrs. Mar
garet Collins, at her home on South
Commerce street. BY a neat and be-
coming arrangement of Chin ese and
Japanese lanterns, the display of flow
ers and the folding of National colors,
the effect of lawn and house was made
very beautiful. An advertising
Party" and "Auction Sale" were the
features of amusement, and these were
indulged in quite heartily. In the
former game, the first prize was
awarded TO Miss Clara Hazell and
"booby" to Cummins Speakman.
Prof. G. H. LeFevre assumed the
dignity of an auctioneer in the latter
game, and many dainty articles were
passed off "under the hammer. In
addition to the above games, some en-
tertaining Duets were rendered by
Misses Eba Wilds and Helen Waters.
Miss Wilds also performed some sweet
piano solos. Refreshments were
served later in the evening.
Those present were: MISS Nan
Clarke, Lansdowne, Pa; Miss Anna
f. Ford, Hinton, w. v; Misses A1a -,
farrell. Eba Wilds, Clara HAZEL, !,
Helen Waters. Bertha Price, Edith
Swinnev. Marie Estlin. Messrs. Cum
mIns Speakman, Linwood Philips,
Gilbert Green, Ernest Collins, Price
Jacobs, and Prof. G. II. LeFeVre.
---.------
The salary of Rev. w. L. White, OF
the I,ewes M E. Church, has been IN
owaoooI F.~~. nnOnO ~ 11000 Uaar
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SEASON OF 1898.
WOODLAND BEACH

The season at Woodland Beach will ols
June 29th. This is one of the most pop
lar and attractive bayside resorts in 4.
country, possessing the finest pavilio1
handsOmest grounds, with cOuvenieL-
and facilities for the accommodates
guests, on the bay.
The Hotel has recently been enlarg-
thoroughly renovated, papered and pant-
and furnished throughout, making il {.
most complete and comfortable in all
appointments, on the peninsula
The cuisine" Is unsurpassed, the tai
literally supplied with the choicest vial
of the city and country markets.
FISHING.
Boats can he secured at all times forFA
ing, of which fine sport there Is alwi
plenty, when the weather is at all favOraJ.
Without doubt the best point on the b
for this sport.
GRABBING.
Crabs caught by the quantities at i
landing without the trouble or expense o.
] Free to guests of Hotel.
CUNNING.
Bombay Hook Island, upon which We
land Beach is situated, has long been No,
for its good cunning grounds, and is ;,
keeping up its reputation, woOdcock d
snipe having been secured in abundance
past season. Good plOver shooting dur.
July, August and September. In the t
and Spring the best place on the bay
duck shooting.
MUSIC.
A frst-class Orchestra under the lead
ship of William J. Oglesby, of Chester !
will furnish music in the Grand Paw
every day and at the weekly Wednes
evening hops.
TERMS, VERY REASONABLE.
For further particulars, address
L. P. CAr1PBELL, PROF.
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against further prosecution for the
same cause.
The demurrer further contends that
the indictment does not inform the
Court Of the facts alleged so that 1t
may decide whether they are sufficient
in law to support a conviction if one is
secured.
It is asserted that the indictment
does not allege that the Senator aided
Boggs at the time he was teller of the
bank. Many other alleged defects in
the indictment are asserted.
A similar demurrer was filed in the
case of Charles H. Butler.
The trial of Kenney will begin July
the 9Th.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The County Superintendent saws.
under the provisions of the school law
recently passed by the Legislature,
any district which fails to properly
furnish and ventilate its school build
ing, may, upon the recommendation of
the county commissioner, be deprived
OF the dividend it would otherwise
have drawn from the State, until such
building is properly furnished and
ventilated. The voters of the various
districts must look after this matter at
the annual school election to be held
the last Saturday in June.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22
NOTICE.

All persons that are indeo
ed to the estate of E. G. r.
RIES, deceased, will plea
settle same at once. Tho:
having claims will pres'
same.
Mrs. MARY Nj. FARlEo,
AdministratrI
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

WAR REVENUE. 1t is estimated that
Wilmington annual contribution to the
war revenue of the country will be be-
tween 100000 and $125, 900. Under the
new law banks having a surplus of $25-
600 are taxed $50 on the capital and
surplus, and So for each thousand sur
plus over $25, 900; theatres, museums
and concert halls in cities of over 25,-
600 inhabitants pay tax of 800 year
each; brokers in negotiable securities
pay $50 a year; pool rooms pay So 6
year for each table; pawnbrokers, $50
a year. Local brewers have given no.
tlce that the price of beer will be adj
vanced 81 per barrel after next Mon
day. Some of the features of the war
revenue bill are now in effect and other
features will go into effect on July 1st.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22
nornr N u Oct 81 1906

Dover, N. H., Oct. 81, 1896,
MEssRs. ELY Bros The Balm reached
me safely and in so short time the effect
is surprising. My son says the frstapplica-
ton gave decided relief. l have a shelf
filed with "CdtGrrh Cures" Tomorrow
the stove shall receive them and Ely's Cream
Balm shall reign supreme. Respectfully,
Mrs. FRANKLIN FREEMAN.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists. Full
size soc. Trial size 10 cents. We mail 1t.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., n. Y. City.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The Woodland Beach School closed
for the summer months last Friday,
and Principal j. Martin Tharp returned
to his home in HorringtOn.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

st. Peters Episcopal Sunday School
will "pic-nic" at PennsgrOve on July
9th. Going by way of Str. Elizabeth
Van Solver.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

Iron Bridge is 81 miles away, but
the distance was made on bicycles
yesterday in "a minutes by J. Allison
Start and Davis Draper, of Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The first grabbing party went out
yesterday. They went to the Iron
Bridge and came home with quite a
lot of these crustacean fish.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The picnic and excursion season is
abroad. While we are pleasuring let
us think of the brave fellows who are
defending our flag on foreign seas
and lands.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

Str. Elizabeth Van Solver will run
special Fourth of July excursion to
Washington Park. Tickets limited to
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The Ladies' of Raymond's Church
Con Leipsic road will hold festival
Friday and Saturday evenings next,
June "a and 25, on church lawn.
Everybody invited.
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The National Bank Of Snrr

Having been authorized by the Secrctmg
the Treasury TO receive subscription,
the new 3 per cent loan, Is prepared .
receive and TO forward such subscrpti,,,
Circulars and information furnished
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

Because of extra work in collecting
war taxes in Wilmington, two new dep
uty collectors will be appointed.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The School Commissioners have no
knowledge of any one having been in
vited to address the school year hence.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

Geo. NJ. Stevenson had an order for
ice cream the other day all the way
from Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The Sunday School of st. Peters
church is holding morning sessions
commencing at 10 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

July 4th, special excursion to Wash
ington Park by Steamer G. +. Brady
which has been chartered for the oc-
casion. See large bills for further par
ticulars. 70
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

Belmont" Park has never looked
more attractive than it has the past
month.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The city market this year failed to
profit the strawberry shipper, and there
has been many disappointments.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

People who know the high prices
charged by Adams Express for little
bundles are not surprised that the
shippers of fruit are complaining, as
would appear from the following in
Sussex county paper in speaking of
strawberry shipments: Nobody but the
corporation who carries them, gets
anything for his labor. This institu-
tlon must have its Pound of Flesh, >"
no matter how much loss its tardiness
entails upon raiser or buyer. There
should be a further reflection upon
this soulless thing. It's charges are,
as it would appear to us, nearly three
times what thew ought to be even If
they delivered the goods with proper
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The estimates of the wheat acreage
and condition furnished in the June
report of the Federal Department of
Agriculture are calculated by experts
to foreshadow a production larger than
that of any previous year. The esti-
mate of Statistician Brown, of the New
York Produce Exchange, is that the
yield will aggregate 637, 300, 900 bush
els. The greatest previous crop was
in 1891, when the final official report
made the yield Gil, 78O,O 900 bushels.
The increase in acreage this season is
the logical outcome of the big demand
and the good prices realized for the
crop of 1897.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

New potatoes appeared in market
last week. The tubers are small in
size because of the dry weather of the
past three or four weeks. The CRATE
full showers of Sunday was not suffi-
cient to 90 to the roots.
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,SnlY1'nU, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 22nd, 1898

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
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BY DR.. T. R. WOLF, State Cher


tfs 2tp n per Toghr in mGruni%
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

The days are now at their full
length.
W. n. Ransom has a field of corn
waist high.
Flour has fallen about one fifth in
sympathy with wheat.
tGRalrnnntD Park hns never lnnkad
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22
Fat Cattle Wanted.

If you have any Fat Cattle, drop
Card to
w. H. DAVIS, Butcher
1924 CLAYTON, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

On Thursday afternoon last Abraham
Whortenbury committed an assault and
battery on Issac Sullivan, the former
claiming the latter cursed nlm wnleh
he resented by striking him over tne
head with club, and biting his thumo.
Sullivan decided to settle the case Dy
law. Whortenbury was arrested Dy
Constable Pratt and arraigned before
Magistrate Z, ", Cooper to answer TO
the charge. He was found guilty, and
fined with costs SO. 80 and held IN peace
bond of $50.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The salary of Rev. w. L. White, OF
the Lewes M. T.. Church, has been IN
creased from $4,000 to $1,000 year.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-22

The note of preparation for the cele-
bration of the 4th of July is heard
throughout the land, and even in far
off Cuba and the Philippines, but such
celebrations don't go this year in
Smyrna.