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Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

AFTER several days wrangling. the
General Assembly finally succeeded in
agreeing upon counsel to assist in
adapting the laws to the new consti.
stitution. AS a result, William r.
Lyman, of Wilmington, John b. Pen
ington, of Dover, and Charles F. Rich
ards, of Georgetown, were chosen.
The result was accomplished with but
little trouble after the members real
lied that it must be settled. There
may be differences of opinion as to their
special fitness, but they may come as
near pleasing everybody, as any other
three that might be selected.
Yesterday the Legislature agreed to
adjourn until next Monday in order
to give the above commission of law
yers time to consider and report on
changes to be made No new business
thus far has been offered TO the Leeis-
lature. E. r. Cochran, Jr., has been
appointed secretary of the commission.
1t would appear that the Legislature
will have. little to do, with the Senate
decision to take up no new business
before them, but confirm the action of
the legal commission.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Gov. TUNNELL on Thursday issued
a proclamation calling upon the peo-
pie of Delaware to contribute to the
relief of suffering people in Cuba. The
money, food or clothing is to be re-
cieved by the Mayor and COnncil of
each city and town, and forwarded to
Stephen E. Barton, of New York,
chairman of the relief committee. This
is a matter which interests the whole
State, but Henry c. McLear,
Mayor of Wilmington, acting in ac-
cordance with the proclamation, has
appealed to the citizens of Wilmington.
for contributions of money, clothing
and provisions for the object stated.
and hopes from the well-known svm-
pathy entertained for the struggling
Cubans, and the horrible distress pre-
vailing in that once happy island, that
there may be a generous response.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

AFTER wrestling with the question
for some time in the extra session
some expressing the opinion that they
ought to take the oath to support the new
constitution and others that thew had
when entering on the duties at the last
session taken an oath to support the
constitution and that was enough. the
conviction has been settled down TO We
believe that they are under the new
constitution except as to their own
time and pay. Section 10 of the Scbed-
ule provides that the provision of Sec
ton 10 of Article IT limiting the com
pensation Of the members and presid-
ing officers shall not apply to any adj
Journed, special or extra session of the
General hss held prior to the
hrst tuesday IN January, 1899. The
rest Of the constitution Of 1897 is in
full force. 1t is believed, however
that the nOn-restrictiOn of time bv the
convention is going to be the means of
long session.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
The Diamond Social CInh

The Diamond Social Club holds it's
regular meetings every Wednesday
evening" meeting consecutively at the
homes OF its different members. The
interest is reviving as the programmes
became more attractive. We have four
new members to be received at cur
next meeting, held at the home of our
president, Miss Mary T. Bradley. near
the Big Oak, Jan. 10Th and our meet
ing for Jan. Goth, will be with the
Messrs. n Abel and Louis Green, near
sunnyside school house. All are in
vited to these meetings.
Miss Mary t. Bradley is contemplate
ing weeks visit with relatives near
Townsend. A n
Jan. 1S, '98.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
Amount paid.
Total amount Of bills unpaid
Iar 1000

Jan. /, 1898. & 1g4 Or
Secretary Anthony, thinking that
the change would bean advisable one.
moved that the are lights at the cor
ners OF Market and Delaware on Com
merce street be taken off and incandes-
cent ones put III their places. A. Lee
Cummins raised some objection to it
and SO quickly was the question put
and carried, that the chair was Obliged
to recognize the majority. 1t was.
however, declared satisfactory with
the members. Owing to a petition
that is now being circulated, the mat
ter may be brought up before the
council at its next meeting.
Secretary Anthony moved that all
property owners who had not paid
their '9G taxes be notified to pay same
within 30 days, the law limit, or action
would be taken for the sale of property
to recover claim. Carried.
}. G. Robinson had great deal to
say concerning his troubles with the
street supervisor and hauler about
smelling the streets of our town. It
seems that the supervisor will not obev
orders from Chairman of Street Com
mlttee Robinson, or that the town
hauler Will not recognize the authority
OF the supervisor, and as a conse-
quence the streets are not shelled
Another rub comes in the hauler want
ing to put the shells on when the
streets are frozen hard, and the Chair
man OF the Street Committee when the
streets are soft and muddy. This con-
stant clash is exasperating the chair
man, and if there is not better work
ing order between the EMPLOYEES
some one is going to lose a Job. Rob
lnson wanted to secure the Transpor-
tatlon Company wagons to do the
hauling, but r. L. Cummins objected
10 the town paying any more money
out for such purposes when we have n
town hauler with S15 month salary.
A. Lee Cummins thought he could get
Mr.. Cole, the hauler, to do it and the
matter was dropped.
X. l.. Cummins, on behalf of Mr.
ID. Il. Mustard, asked that the town
run the sewer pipes up Union street
from the Mt. Vernon street main. SO
Mr.. Mustard could connect it with his
tannery. The other members objected
to this and said if Mr.. Mustard wanted
the sewer he would have to make con-
nection himself with the Mt. Vernon
street main. Several parallel cases
were cited to show that the town had
not taken action on such requests.
R. L. Cummins returned the Nc
Causland coal contract as being legally
defective, and moved that the commit |
tee be discharged. This gracious act |
on the part of R. L. Cummins amused |
the Council, but under the circum-
stances his motion had to be acted
upon. Council adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

LAST week, before it was decided
that the adjourned Legislature was
acting under the old constitution. that
expired on the 10 of June last, or that the
new constitution then went into force.
a member, Mr.. johnson from Sus-
sex, offered an amendment to the new
constitution giving acknowledgements
tatlon to Kent and Sussex counties
two additional senators at large, and
two representatives. There is no prob
ability that such a measure will becon
sidered by the Legislature, for would
be manifestly unwise to do so before
the new constitution had been tried.
The matter of county representation
was considered in all its bearings bv
the convention, and any action for
amendment before it had been fully
tried, would be from every point of
consideration premature.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
MRS. S. L. GRACFY

The foreign mail of Monday brought
to Miss Mary w. Thompson and Mrs.
Ella L. Griffith, of this town. the sad
tidlngs of the death of their sister.
Mrs. Lille T. Gracey, which took
place Dec. 18th, in FOochow, China
She had been i'll for some time with
fever, when pneumonia attacked her
enteebled frame, and she could NOT
rally from it.
Last spring DIR. S. L. Gracev was
appointed for the second time consul
to toochow, and, early last summer.
left for that distant field. Their four
children, all grown, are residing in
China. The funeral service was CON
Quoted by Bishop joyce.
thirty years ago, when thew were in
the morning of life, it will be recollec-
TED Or. Gracey served the NJ. T. church
OF this town three years as pastor. and
Mrs. Gracey filled the responsible NO
sltlon OF pastors wife in every partic
ular, efficiently. She was woman of
large capabilities, intellectually and
socially, and using them IL the direc-
tlOn OF faith and good works was an
inspiration, not only to her husband
put to every branch of the church
Many OF those with whom she had
formed warm friendships here passed
on before her, but there are still n
number left who will be panied TO
learn OF her death, though it be with
the assurance that death was only the
portal TO more blissful existence.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
PUBLIC SALES.

Thursday, Jan. 2O.-Stock. Farmino
implements, &c, of Sarah A. Frazier
on the road leading from the STATE
Road to Raymond's church. at 10
O'Clock a. N. B. V. Weldon. Auc.
Saturday, Jan. %. Sale of Bank Stock
at the SMYRNA House, Smyrna, Del.
at o'cl lock p m, by the executors
OF the late A. B. Roe. b. V. Wei
don, Auc.
Tuesday, Feb. l. = Stock. Farming
Implements, &c, of q. W. Reed. on
the Powell farm, near Thomas
Corner, at 10 o'clock Il. m. John
l.. Seemans, Auctioneer.
Thursday, Feb. 10. Stock. Farmino
implements, &c, of l.. I. Davis.
near Clayton, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
b. V. Weldon, Auc.
Saturday, Feb. Stock. Farmipo
implements, &c, of Samuel J. Cole
at the stable yard of the Transporta-
ton Co, this town, at O'Clock p. NJ.
b. V. Weldon, Auc.
Tuesday, Feb. Is. Stock. Farming
implements, &c, of Geo S. Moffett.
on the "ROthwell farm at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. B. V. Weldon, Auc.
Wednesday, Feb. 16. Stock, Farming
Implements, &c, on the farm Of
Iheo. W. Cavender, near Smyrna.
at 10 O'Clock a. IN. B. V. Weldon.
AuctiOneer.
You can't afford to risk your life bv al
lowing "A cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and certain
cure arr, afforded by One Minute Cough
Cure, Clifton Raymond Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
Grain and Our Boat Lines.

The Philadelphia and Wilmington
papers have been discussing the fact
that the elevators have refused to take
grain from steamers.
The Port Richmond elevator. Phila-
delphia, is the principal, in fact only
elevator fitted to receive grain direct
from all classes of boats. For the past
month or two they have refused all
water grain and on consultation clearly
stated that no water grain would be
received for an indefinite time. but
grain would be received by cars at anv
time.
With the railroad controlling this
elevator nothing could be done. and
when the question of new elevator
was brought mp it was clearly stated
that if such project was carried out
the railroad could easily make such an
enterprise improbable by not lavinp
any tracks or allowing any cars to 90
in or out with grain. OF course an
elevator to receive only water grain
would not pay.
If the policy of the railaoad is con-
tinued as it now applies to the receiv-
ing of water grain, it will mean great
loss to the farming community, also
in the values of farm property remote
from the railroad, and might lead to
the discontinuance of steamboat lines
and consequent disastrous result TO
all this section. 1t is not well to
jump at conclusions, but if the farm
ing community will look well to their
present and future interests they will
combine and keep for themselves an
outlet for their products. They can
not expect boat lines to be run without
profit and it is matter of more than
ordinary interest to them, demanding
immediate action.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

cheaply here as any section in Amer
lea and its future is a bright one if
developed along these lines. "
Wednesday evening two of the most
interesting features of the program
were given: The report of the Trans
portation Committee, by Mr.. A. n
Brown of Wyoming, Del, and the ad-
dress on ''The Social Condition of the
Fruit Growers, by DIR. l.. II. Bailey
Cornell University. Mr.. Brown
showed conclusively that the freight
rates charged the fruit growers of the
Peninsula were greater than existed
anywhere in the United States and
had much more to do with making our
crops Improbable
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
SAMUEL G. PRATT

Samuel q. Pratt, one of our sunerior
young men, ended his mortal life ot
: O'Clock this morning. It has been
known that consumption was fastenino O.
lts tangs on him, but it was hardly ev7
pected that its work would he com
pleted IN so short time. In striking
ont for himself on reaching his motnr'
lty, as becomes young men in enter;n,, =,
on life's battles, fate located him -
Plttsburg, and it has been his central
p0Int OI business ever since, with sat
ls1actOry results. He came homo oe
mas mas Oeen his custom, to spend the hol-
Iioays' Dut IN few days was shut in
MS nome with what he thought a Sc
we're coId with malaria, expecting all
Ii!e Ilihe TO be able soon to return TO
MS business, but really growing
weaker rapidly, and strength and Inn9
power gone he expired as before stated
this morning. '''''0"
Ihere IS something more than usu-
ally sad IN the death of Mr.. Pratt he
cause 1t closes a young life without n
DIemlsh and full of promise, and he
cause by the death of his mother. Mrs
.. u: Pratt, little over a year aoo- he
was looked to by his sisters as more
than brother-the head of the fam
lly, retaining by his wish with the re-
naming members, the old family
There is deep sympathy with his
sisters, Lille and Sallie, who did NOT
expect a week ago to be thus bereaved
Inc deceased connected himself with
the Methodist church when a bow.
under the pastorate of Rev. E. Stubbs'
and remained until the enc steadfost
and consistent member. He was tbir-
ty--five years old last September. The
lnterment will be at Odd Fellows Gem
O'clock. ~ iV''V
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

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 part. 1t also gives the
items Of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S per annum. If
paid strictly in advance s1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
rcsents but for the outlying district OF which it
is the CENTRE embracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate of so
cents an inch per month will be charged for
transient advertising. A special reduction on
all semi-annual and yearly advertisements
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

The Senate passed a resolution to
refuse all Legislation except such as was
absolutely necessary to conform exist
ing statutes to the new Constitution.
If it is not rescinded, and wholesome
regard for the Governor may make it
stick, it would not matter much what
might be done by the House. The
Senate would stand in the way of un-
necessary legislation.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Gov. TUNNELL has received com
mendatiOn from all sides for his very
excellent message to the extra session
of the Legislature, and if they act in
harmony with his advice they will not
remain in session unduly long, nor
enact new and unwise legislation He
reminds them that the executive is now
clothed with the power of veto, and he
may use it, if injudicious laws are
enacted.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
New Publications.

TINES acknowledges with apprecia.
ton and thanks the recent of tbe
world Almanac and Encyclopedia. '
a very cursory glance through its six
hundred pages shows a wondrous com
pllatlon Of facts, figures and statistics.
which makes it Of untold value TO tbe
newspaper office.
Ihe Baltimore Sun Almanac reacb-
ed this office last week and we find i
to be filled with valuable information
OF reliable, instructive and q most
entertaining nature. Thorough re-
nance may be placed in the statistical
and general information contained in
the almanac, as well as in the news
columns Of that journal.
The Public Ledger Almanac" fo,,
~ IS not so large, but very concise
statement Of matters of public interest
manly to Pennsylvanians, besides the
usual intelligence that pertains TO an
almanac. 1t is publication that can
be relied upon.
The January number of the '.Amori-
can Review of Reviews is at hand #
IS edited by Albert Shaw, and is =
monthly of deep and growing interest
an addition to a varied list of contents.
such as King Alphonso XIII Of Spain
Inc Future of Austria Hungary.
Plans for Currency Reform, etc il has
nearly twenty pages devoted TO ..Tba
Progress of the World, " showing what
has been accomplished in the past wear
1t is SO. 50 per annum.
We have from the Illinois Steel
Company, of Chicago, one of the laro-
est IN the nation, a book of over 40
pages, giving an accout of their i'm
mense works and containing num-
Der Of fine illustrative pictures
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
OBITUARIES.
MRS. ALICE S. FARSON.

Mrs. Alice Farson, wife Of Jas. T.
Farson, and daughter of Captain
Augustus Scout, died Sunday in a
hospital at Chestnut Hill, Philadel-
phia, where she had been some months.
and was brought down on the noon
train yesterday for interment. The
body was taken to the Methodist
church and services conducted bv Rev.
L. w; Layfeld, assisted by Rev. A.
Stengle. The first named in his adj
dress paid warm tribute to the virtues
OF the deceased, her Christian life.
extending back to her childhood. and
the patience and fortitude with which
she met death in its slow approaches.
Her friends always spoke of her in
the most kindly terms She was only
IN her 53d year but had been a sufferer
from consumption for some wears.
She leaves besides her husband a son
ten or twelve years old. The inter
ment was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Those who came from a distance
We're: Mrs. Laura Smith, sister of Mr.
tarson; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert IT
!MAackey; Mrs. Abel S. Riggs, and Mrs.
timothy CaTow, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
In OIdcu Ti,na.

People overlooked the Importance Of
permanently beneficial effect. and were
satisfied with transient action: but now
that It Is generally known that Syrmp
OF Figs will permanently overcome
habltual constipation, well-informrJ
people will not buy other laxatie,
which act for a time, Tut finally iuiurn
the system. Buy the genuine. made
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

THE news from Cuba last week was
exceedingly warlike. News from that
unfortunate island always is, but this
time it was not between the Spanish
army and insurgents, but riots in the
city Of Havana, the offices of two or
three papers being destroyed because
they advocated autonomy under
Spanish influence, the rioters fayoring
Spanish rule entirely.
The pretext OF the uprising in Havana
on the part of the Spaniards was their
distrust of the A.utonomist govern
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

10 give you an opportunity of testing the
ssdi;Ii slSat merit OF Ely's Cream Balm, the most
reIable cure for catarrh and cold in Inc
mead, a generous 10 cent trial size uan be
nad OF your druggist or we mail il for 1O
cents. Full size SO cents.
ELY BROS. So Warren St., N. Y. City,
II Is the medicine above all others for
catarrh, and is worth its weight in gold. /
can use Ely's Cream Balm witp safety and
It does all that is claimed for it.-B. w.
SperTy, Hartford, Conn.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
Try G-rain-ol Try Grain-o,

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-0, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without iniurv as well ms tbe
adult. All who try it, like it. GRAZING
has that rich seal brown of Mocha and Java
but 1t IS made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives ii without
distress. X the price of coffee. 15c. and
2octs. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Smyrna Landing, spent few
days last week with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Dyer.-Mrs. C. r. Cole
and daughter, Mabel, and son, Clifford,
spent Sunday with her sister Mrs w.
5. Scarborough. REX
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
The authorities at Odessa have Of
Tered a reward Of SO for the arrest Of
boys caught defacing property.

Mrs, Mary Bird, Harrisburg. Pa. Saws
MY enid Is worth millions to me: wonlj
have lost her by Group had not invested
twenty-five cents in bottle Of One Minute
cough Cure. II cures coughs. colds and
Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
TOWN COUNCIL.
A Good Financial Report Submitted by Sec
retary Anthony.

The regular meeting of the Town
Council was called to order last Friday
evening by President Hoffecker, with
all members present except Messrs.
w. A. FAIRIES and DR.. L. C. Moore.
Mr.. Clarence Prettyman was pres
ent and was allowed to address the
Board on a matter which he thought
was settled at a previous meeting. He
wanted to know what action was taken
on the stone crossing that he thought
the town had ordered to replace the
wooden one extending between his
building and E. G. FAIRIES store on
Commerce street. There seemed to
be difference of opinion on the part
OF some of the members as to whether
1t had passed the Council. The matter
was left to Secretary Anthony to find
out and report.
The following bills were read and
allowed: H. S. Anthony, per vouchers.
S63.72 Vallee Bros, S16.85 w. O.
Hoffecker, insurance, S27.63; Frank
Bailey, $2.10; Westinghouse Manufac-
turing Co., SAP. 2.98; Thompson & Co..
coal, $17.92; Brady Steamboat Co.,
coal, $13.13; Geo. NJ. Stevenson.
shells, SLIGO; A. Z. Jardine. coal
S57.l7; A. f. Jardine, shells, $3.50. 90;
George W. Tilghman, lumber, S61 90;
Total, $363.58.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
FOR RENT.

A House on South street. now occupied
by Mr.. Frank Wells. Apply to
Mrs. H. r. CARROW.
1914 Corner Main and South SITS Smvrna
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Dwelling on Union street recently occu-
pied by Rey. J. L. Estlin.
FOR RENT. T.-Store and Dwelling ON
Market Marx street occupied by Mrs. J. W.
,o.c H. c. TSCHUDY,
4Zz91I Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
FOR RENT.

two-story Dwelling House, with Stable
in the rear. together with half nm acre of
ground inclosed with picket fence. located
in West Smyrna, now occupied by John C.
Garner. Possession March lst. 1898. Rent
low.
MEADOW LAWN FARM,
l2ltf Residence of II. H. Cummins
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
FOR SALE.

1000 WHITE OAK POSTS in tba roncb
Apply to
. E. BECK,
II5'I Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

The latest style shoes in bull dog
and coin tips, at Pixies. Other STYLES
in stock, to suit the most fastidious. +
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Keiffers, 10000 left of the finest trees
and lowest prices in Delaware. Free
from all disease and San Jose Scale.
Call or write to G. w. Lord Camden,
Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

The Circle of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Miss Bertha Hof-
fecker, Thursday evening, Jan. 20, at
$50 o'clock. SECRETARY.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

COsgriff e Beck have sold the farm
belonging to Jacob Hartman, containg
81 acres, on the road to Woodland
Beach, to Samuel J. Cole for 50, 200.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Ezekiel Slaughter is named among
those who participated in the shooting
match here a week ago. Mr.. Slaugh-
ter says this is is mistake-that he
was not there. He further says he has
not taken part in shooting match nor
engaged in fox hunting for sport for
thirty five years.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Postmaster-elect, t. B. Megear, has
received official notice from the Post
Office Department with the necessary
papers to sign. AS soon as these are
acted upon he will receive his commits
sion and will in all probability enter
upon his duties the first of FEBRUARY.
He will sell out his store interest to his
son and partner, W. B. Megear, who
will continue the business.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

For Obby ladies' gents and chill
dren's shoes, go to Pixies. +
Don't take cold, but get your feet
protected at Pixies. His rubber goods
are just the thing for these damp,
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

Mr.. B. V. Weldon, one of our busy
men, hUs added another department of
business to his list and will in the fu-
ture makeregular trips on the Str. Eliza
beth Van Solver, as messenger or pur-
shasing agent for the people of this vi
cinity. All orders left in his hands
will doubtless receive prompt atten.
ton.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

The farmers say they are all the time
getting it in the neck" The matter
OF not returning crates is now being
agitated in railroad circles, and an agi-
tation commenced in this quarter is
equivalent to a cOnsummation. One
OF our farmers who grows mainly small
fruits, says such & decision to him
would mean a matter of $500 year.
The only alternative left them, they
say, is to get articles to ship in
cheaper.
Smyrna times., 1898-01-19

for tll|
age Oh
cofee
drink,
the chi
benefit
looks
Mocha
one.
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perIllaI
Grain-
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