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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28

bounds, and England subscribed $3.50
600, which sum was devoted to the
founding Of the Nightingale home,
where nurses are trained for the splen-
did work of which Florence Nightin-
gale may be called the pioneer. The
Queen, who had followed her career
with intense interest and sympathy,
presented her with costly and beauti-
full decoration.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28
Refuting a Slander.

Little Flossie-For shame Always
tied to your mammals apron strings.
Proud Gerte-I'll have you to know
any mamma doesn't wear aprons. We
have hired girl.-Philadelphla Amer
lean.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28

One of the Greatest Naval Duels.
Henceforward-to use Nelson's words
about his own most desperate action
there was no maneuyerlng, there was
only downright fighting;" and great as
was Jones' UNREASONABLE merit as Il
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28

but the weather was so hot that ad-
1ournment was taken to the shade of
the old elm. The tree has widespread
ing branches and covers a space 124
feet In diameter.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28
THROUGH CRlMEAN WAR.

The Vehicle " hich Carried Florence
Nightingale on Her Mission.
Florence Nightingale recently passed
her seyenty-elghth birthday. This is
the carriage which she had built for her
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28
ODD HAPPENING IN CHINA.

Hens Hatch Fish Eggs Which Are
Placed In Eggshells.
In China hens hatch fish eggs. The
eggs are placed In an eggshell and the
unsuspecting hen sets on 1t for few
days. Then the contents are slipped
into a shallow pool, where they can
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28

ME whets the
sword Of Justice.
Il r u I h wins
her battles in
the open.
Fancy makes
a poor pillow for
a dying head.
A whining re-
NgiOn is not a
shining religion.
1t scares some
people to see
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28
Discovery or Tea.

Tea, according to Chinese writer's.
was discovered In the eighth Century.
The Dutch introduced 1t into Europe
in 1891
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28

No man Is SO nervy that he does not
enjoy it when he calls at dentists,
and Is told to call tomorrow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28
RAMS HORN BLASTS.

Warning Notes Calling the Wicked to
Repentance.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1898-09-28

bask in the sunlight until they are
strong enough to be turned into lake
or river.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
The Political Situation.

There appeared in the news columns
OF the Morning NeWS ON Saturday a
resume of the political situation as it
now exists in the State. After stating
that the two wings of the Republican
party had ''gotten together" on a sim
gle ticket for the State officers, goes
on to give the political condition other
wise in the State:
"The Democrats did not take kindly
to the nomination of John Henry
Hottecker as representative in Con-
gress by the Republicans. They had
been in hope that some candidates
would be nominated on whom the two
Republican parties could not unite
and that they would have chance Of
re-electing l.. Irving Handy. The
Republicans, however, were not in the
business of making Democratic polit-
zeal capital, and did not, therefore. do
what the Democrats had hoped. The
Democrats are, therefore, worried. for
Mr.. Hoffecker will receive the votes of
the gold Democrats in preference to
Handy, and in addition to this the
Single Takers will also take a number
OF votes from Handy. From present
Indications 1t appears to be the plan of
the Democrats to make their hardest
contest on the Legislative ticket. SO as
TO re'elect Senator Gray. They will
have hard time to do this. however
on account of the opposition to SEN,
ator Gray in his own party. The
democrats must nominate Handy for
Congress, for to do anything else
would be to make him a free silver
candidate for Senator, and the Grav
forces would be shattered. This leaves
the Democrats in very unenyiable
position. They might do more were
tney united, but they are not, for even
the Democratic county committee Is
divided. Some are firm adherents of
Patrick Neary, while others are not,
ana the ones who are not do NOT
always agree with the ones who are
with the. present committee on his
hands and the Gray boom to work.
Mr.; Neary is kept busy.
The desperation of the Democrats
is shown by the small number of cam
didates for various county Offices.
Since the Republicans decided to hold
common primaries and have but one
ticket the Democratic candidates
have remained in the woods. None of
tne old favorites are out for positions,
haVing given it up as a poor Job to be
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
John II. Hoffecker for Congress,

Our citizen, John H. Hoffecker, who
received the nomination of the Repub-
llcan party for its Congressional can
didate, has been the recipient of a
number of congratulatory kilograms.
as well as the commentators of the
press generally, irrespective of party,
for his integrity, large experience in
public matters and good citizenship.
Besides being a member of the Legis-
lature ten years ago, filling the Office
efficiently of Speaker of the House.
and being chosen one of the commits
sloners with Hon. L. F. Bayard to set
tie the disputed boundary line with
Pennsylvania, and other public mat
ters that might be named, he was the
candidate two years ago for Governor
of this State and would have been
elected but for the rancors and divis-
ion In the Republican party, resulting
In the running of two candidates. He
was in no way responsible for this, his
understanding being when he accepted
the nomination of one faction that he
would have the endorsement of the
other, but the determined factional
work of one or two men defeated this,
and likewise the party.
Mr.. Hoffecker is not and never has
been factionist, and the fact that he
was put in nomination for Congress
by the Regulars, who defeated him
for Governor two years ago, but
whose reason has returned, is the
strongest proof of their regard indi-
vidually and as party, and a vindi-
cation of his patriotism and fitness for
public office. We can say for this
community that he has the esteem of
all, and the unanimous support of his
party.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
Fields and Hanson's MiustreIs

The Providence Journal saws. Tho
seasons second week at the theatre
opened last night with a crowded
house and with an attraction well cal
culated to please. Fields and Hanson's
Celebrated Minstrels, the griniine
monarchs Of merriment gave their ners
tormance which was a revelation in the
minstrel line. Fields and Hanson
gives genuinely original thing. Very
appropriately called instrumental com
Sedy. The entertainment which gbev
nave provided is of an extraordinary
nigh status. and the list of people who
lakes part in it embraces the names Of
she leading artists of the minstrel pro-
Iession. The above company will 'ap-
pear at opera House Wednesday even
lng' sept. 7th, and we would advise
our readers to secure seats at once. #.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
To Contest CAPTAIN SHOWS Will.

Lewis & West of Denton, Nd, coun-
sci for Thomas Pickering, of ofLebanon.
Del, Mrs. Sarah e. Pratt and John
?. Davis, of Philadelphia, have filed
in the Orphans Court of Caroline
county, caveat to the will of the late
James p. Snow, formerly of this vicin-
lty, who died at his home In Tuckahoe
Neck on the first day of June last
The ground on which the Circuit
Court will be asked to set aside the
will is, principally, that when the
paper was executed Mr.. Shows mind
was impaired to such an extent that
he was incompetent The value of
the property involved is said to be $50,
900, and consists of farm in Tucka-
hoe Neck, farm in Delaware and per-
sonality. BY the provisions of the
will all of the deceased's s property is
left to Mrs. Snow, widow, and Mr..
George II. Davis acousin, of Tuckaboe
Neck. The ceveators are also cousins.
Issues will be made up in the Orphans
Court and the case will be tried in the
Circuit Court.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
CHESWOLD.
With Our Public SChOOIs-Large Shipments
OF CantalOupes and
Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times
CHEswoLD, Aug. 3O.-The Assau.
Balnes, Co, Gamers, started on toma-
toes last Saturday. Their colony of
Poles came several days ago. Tues
day tomatoes came quite lively. The
tomato crop in this vicinity prom ises
to be larger than last year.
Peter l.. Barcus, Jr. has set I'D in
business at Little Creek and moved his
family there.
Our school committee are making
preparation this week to open school
next Monday, the 5th. Mr.. Oliver X.
Grler, of Frederica' will have charge
OF the principals room, and Miss s.
Amy Waddell, of Millington, Nd, the
primary department. The teachers
and committee desire that every pupiI
IN the district who can should be pres
ent when school starts to be enrolled
and classified so that the necessary
order for new books may go in with
out delay. Miss Mary Learned con-
tInues as teachers at No. 10, west of
Cheswold.
Large quantities of cantaloupes are
now, coming in for shipment and for
the home markets.
Mr.. III. c., Il J. M. Ford are adding
machinery and increasing capacity in
their manufacture of @awberrv crates
and cups.
1t is expected very novel text will
be the basis for very interesting sub
Iect for Pastor Gardner's discourse
next Sunday evening. A song service
Will precede the sermon led by the
pastor.
The popular game with our Young
folks is ''croquet," and most every
evening they can be found indulging
in this favorite sport.
Pers0nal-Miss Effie Hurd, of Dover.
IS visiting Miss Clara Taylor.
Sadie Smith, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with her father, VIM J.
Smith.-Mr. and Mrs. II. @. Lvneh
and the Misses Louisa and Eta Eoat,
of FELTON,, We're guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Anderson. and
Mrs. Foster Williams, of Chester, Pa.
have been spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Cooper.
Ruth Boggs, Camden, N. j., is guest
at the home of ]. p. Carey near Ches-
void. Miss May Horner, PALMYRA.
N. j., is guest of MIR. and Mrs. los
II. Thompson. Misses Inez and Julia
Martin, of Brooklyn, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles r. Vaughn. near
Oheswold.-Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Dyer spent Sunday with his parents in
Cheswold.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
WOODLAND BEACH.
Successful Masquerade Ball Given there on
Friday Evening.

One of the most pleasant events of
the season, was the masquerade ball
given at the pavilion at Woodland
Beach on Friday evening, by Mr.. L.
p. Campbell, proprietor of the hotel.
Notwithstanding the impression which
had gotten out that a higher admis-
sion was to be charged, there was a
good attendance. The ball was not
exclusive, but was given for the ben
eft of the patrons of this well known
resort and the general public An
other one will be given in the near fut-
ure. The date has not been definitely
fixed as yet, but timely notice will be
given before the event comes off.
The most amusing feature of the
ball was the number of funny charac-
ters present. They were dressed in
every conceivable kind of costume.
The number of spectators was large
and to them it was season of much
merriment. Some of the characters
represented were: ''Aunt Dinah and
Aunt Debba," Mrs. VIM. Campbell
and Miss Fannie Slaughter, who were
designated the "warmest babies in the
bunch;" Miss Lizzie Grieves in an
Italian character" was immense:
an Irish Maid," Miss Kate Dawson ;
"The Goddess of Liberty" Mrs. M.
III. Appleton; ''The Lovers" Mr.. and
Mrs. McClain; "Bloomer Girl" Miss
Lola Hutchins; Fairy" Miss Lille
Cole; ga Grecian Girl" Miss Edith
Frazier; Cinderella, Miss Elizabeth
Lattomus; Little Red Riding Hood"
Miss Ida Goldsborough; "Liberty, ="
Miss Mamie Goldsborough; "Gypsie, :"
Miss Fannie Zeager; Frost" Miss
Mamie Mitchell ''The Dudes. "
Messrs. James and Charlie Campbell.
These characters were we'll taken and
received much credit for the way thew
were costumed were: Misses Pauline
and Nan Start, Miss Elizabeth For
cum, Miss Maggie Sisco, Miss Anna
Greene, Mrs. Wheatman, Mrs. E. X,
Behmler, Mrs. Ella Carter; Messrs
John Anthony, James Hoffecker, John
Perry, Harry Slaughter and sister.
Daniel Phillips, William Start, Harry
Collins and j. Edmond Stevens.
There is some talk of having the
White Rose Minstrels, of SMYRNA.
perform here. The soiourners here
would welcome this excellent troup
and give them royal reception should
they come
The following registered at the
Woodland Beach hotel the past week
Senator r. r. Kenney, ex- Secretary
OF State John Hawkins, John +.
Salisbury, James Lord, Charles Dem
ney, Dover; E. r. Cochran, Middle
town; MIR. and Mrs. Harry Mason.
Mr.. John B. Mccoy, Henry Chadwick
and family, Chester, Pa; George
Krisler and family, Mrs. Kate Daw-
son, Mrs. Kate +. Ran, Miss Kath-
crime fourier, Miss Gertrude p. Price.
Geo. s. Biggs, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of this county adopted rule pro-
viding for the nomination of Legisla-
tive and Levy Court candidates by the
county committee in case of disagree
ment among the delegated of district
convention. The Democratic papers
take issue with the committee ON this
method. The DcIawarean protests
against this method, thinks it undem-
ocratic and bad, and says the Every
Ecening and Index have Joined it. leav-
the proposition without support from
the papers.
The Hader favors nominations in
in Kent county by direct vote of the
people at some time in the future, but
not now. 1t desires primary election
law first, because of "the danger of
corrupting votes at the primaries.
At present there is no law to protect
the primaries in Kent county against
fraud and corruption, except when
candidates for inspector or assessor
are to be nominated, which would
bring them under the provisions of the
Constitution against corruption.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31

THERE has been a howl for a week or
more over the management of the war
department, called Algerism, red tape,
&c. President Mckinley has under
contemplation, according to Washing
ton dispatches, the appointment of a
court of inquiry to investigate the
management of the war by the War
Department. 1t is further stated that
he is receiving daily many letters
urging him to fix the responsibility
for imperfect sanitary arrangements in
the various camps, for the failure to
provide better food for the soldiers.
for the horrible condition and lack of
surgical men on the transports that
have come from Santiago, and for other
costly blunders in the care of the
troops.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
Death OF Mrs. Sarah HOffecker

Mrs. Sarah Hoffocker, widow of the
late James II. Hoffecker, Sr., died al
her home, "Clermont Place" near
Wilmington, Monday, in her 10th
year. She had been in failing health
for some time, and during the past
weeks her condition was critical. The
cause of her death was general debility.
She survived her husband only few
months. She was the daughter OF
John and Elizabeth Savin, born and
raised in Raymond's Neck. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoffecker were married in early
life, and after few years he bought
and moved to the farm near Whining
ton, which furnished th 9m pleasant
home until life's journey was run. She
was woman of deep convictions.
She was a member of Grace church.
possessed bright mind and deligh.
ted in extending hospitalities. She
leaves seven children-James II. and
Frances H., of the law firm of Hof-
fecker h Hoffecker, Miss Emma. Miss
Florence, WILDER, George and i
Savin Hoffecker. Mrs, Annie Snitcher
her second daughter, died several
years since in Denver, Col.
Her funeral will take place TODAY
lnterment at the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs
John II. Hoffecker, James p. and Wal.
Ter -. Hoitecker went up this morning
to attend the funeral.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
and they will undoubtedly secure the
full vote of their party.

and they will undoubtedly secure the
full vote of their party. \
Middleto,On IFsancript: (Higgins. }
Harmony and union has been the
desire OF Republicans since the State
was lost two years ago through the
naming of two tickets. The ticket is
not expected to please all but it is a
ticket for which every Republican can
vote. John Henry Hoffecker requires
no introduction to the people of Della
ware. In character and in years of
active Republicanism he stands to the
front.
DIR. l.. Heisler Ball is not so ripe in
years and not so well-knOwn as his
colleague but in character and active
Republicanism he is just as worthy.
He was born in New Castle county in
1861 and after graduating at Delaware
College graduated in medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania and for the
past eleven years has practiced at
Falkland. Hehas never held public
Office but will undoubtedly be Della
wares next State Treasurer.
John A. Lingo, the nominee for
State Auditor. is native and resident
of Indian River Hundred, of Sussex
county, farmer and merchant. The
candidate for State Auditor is compet-
ent and worthy, man of sound Judge
ment and true Republican such Il
man as the most conscientious can vote
for. He should be elected.
Sentinel, Union Republican,.
Mr.. Hoffecker's nomination at the
head of the ticket, which was unani-
mously endorsed by the Thursday
conyention-the man who two years
ago received the unqualified endorse
ment of the Union Republicans by a
nomination for Governors the alb
solute guarantee of desire for politi-
cal unity. Mr.. Hoffecker is the verv
same man he was two years ago, the
very same man he has ever been. 1t
is needless to say what he is, what he
has been, or what he will be; except
this: No man III the State is better
known. The record of his entire life
In all its phases is an open book, and
on no page of it is there q blot or
stain. That is the sum total of his
record, and no man can gainsay it,
The very same might have been said
| about him two years ago; and this is
doubly borne out by his present NOM
ination and the words let slip by one
of the speakers in the convention,
who said that no man was more
worthy of a nomination for Governor
than John H. Hoffecker. This man
expressed the genuine feeling of his
associates in madness of two years
ago. However, let the dead past bury
its dead. The dead sleep, but the
mounds that cover their ashes are still
visible.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31

candidate. The number of oo. =.
dates for sheriff is smaller tban uoilH-
some time before, and the reae"u tor
this is well grounded belief tL," ~! .9f
next county officers will be Fo,'4I n4e
licans. 'Ptb-
"The coming Democratic ronn..
tiOn is likely to be formal. TLnroe gu
very little for the body to do Ln,.,II33 Is
making straddle in its nlatf9',".,nn '"n'
Under the custom of the BART, H. u
Irving Handy is entitled to u ro-n,i- H.
inatiOn for Congress and he viii '''il'' III,
1t. Had the new constitution NOT Loo,.
made w. NJ. Ross would Lay. Ir'II i''H
re-appOlnted State Treasurer and el T.
b. Ia. Lewis State Auditor bv G'ii'
ernOr Tunnel, and i'll view Of hi. f,1, to',
they are entitled to Nomination ,'' F'.
the positions by their party. and tn' WI
will be named. This leaves untj,ivS
to do except to draw up platforIu a,-i
this platform will be Il straddIn ''It =,
can be nothing else. If it is majo II
free silver platform the cold b,,,'
Gratis will cut loose and vote for ~,
Republican candidates, while # +. :.
made Il gold standard platform +Ln
free silver Democrats will emf I,n|o
There is nothing left to do but str,I
die Just as the party has straddIrI ~
the past few conventions.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31

ONE of the greatest surprises in di-
plOmatic sources has been the move
ment of the greatest potentate of
Europe for a reduction of the army.
The Car has sent note to all the for
eign diplomats at st. Petersburg in
viting the Powers to take part in an
international conference, looking to a
reduction of the excessive ornaments
now crushing all nations, as a means
Of thus ensuring real and lasting peace.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31

The Commissioners of this country
and England are now in session with
those of Canada at Quebec, to settle
amicably the differences between this
country and Canada. Likewise, the
commissioners of this country and
Spain will soon meet in Paris to set
tie the differences of the late war and
the possessions that have changed
hands as a result of it.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
MIR. HOFFECKER SPEAKS.

John Henry HOffecker, the candidate
for Congress, was brought in by the
committee. He was received with
great applause and spoke briefly.
eff am elected it shall be the effort
of my life to make my vote conform to
the principles of the great Republican
party. | have been a voter in this
party since the candidaty of General
Fremont. Two years ago 1 was the
candidate for the highest office in the
State. [ am the same man was then.
1 will endeavor to do my whole duty as
your servant"
John A. Lingo was introduced, and
thanked the convention for the nomi-
nation.
The following State Committee was
elected: New Castle, d. F. Stewart,
w. H. Hayes, Thomas E. Postles, j.
Edward Addicks, S. F. Ewart. James
w. Foster, Thomas E. Hurn, W. H.
Money; Kent, d. NJ. Wilson, j. Frank
Alice, David S. Clark, William Shaw.
5. j. Abbott; Sussex, : Newall Ball,
Harvey l.. Spicer, d. o. Moore. Frank
W. Lawson and G. H. Atkins.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31
With Our Churches.

The vacation season is over and with
the advent of September the pastors
are returning to their fiocks and the
chOirs getting together for another
year of duty. Next Sunday will wit
ness the re-Opening of all our church
es. Rev. Geo. w. Dame of st. Peter s
Episcopal church is expected home
this week and after q months absence
will be at his pulpit to begin work for
another year. He has been spending
the time mostly at Monterey Inn, Blue
Ridge Summit, Pa. The services will
be held as usual, the Sunday School still
continuing in the morning at nine
o'clock.
Rev. j. l.. Estlin, who has been on
three or four weeks vacation at
Northfield, Mass, and Ocean Grove,
n. j., arrived home Saturday night
and was greeted at his charge Sunday
morning There will be no change in
the hours of service through the
month of September. After that the
congregation will go back to the old
system of two sermons day. Rev.
Estlin while in Northfield, attended
MOOdy's School for Bible Study, at
which there were about 700 ministers.
The preaching was of high grade on
this line, and Rev. Estlin feels that he
received an inspiration from the visit.
The last week of his vacation was
spent at Ocean Grove, n. j.
Rev. Charles A. Hill and family are
still sOjourning at Rehoboth, but for
the past two Sundays he has been at
his pulpit. His family are expected
to return to the parsonage Saturday.
Beginning with next Sunday, the Sun
day School will discontinue its morn
ing sessions and go back to the after
noon again as customary, beginning
at two o'clock. The Twilight Services
which have been run with much sue
cess and interest during the summer
months will be discontinued. The
Christian Endeavor Society will have
its hour of praise from quarter OF
seven to a quarter of eight,
after which the regular preach.
ing service will be given, as was Gus.
tomary before the Twilight Services
went into effect.
Rev. L. W. Layfeld returns home
this week from a two weeks visit to
the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He
will serve his charges on Smyrna Cir.
cult, next Sunday, as usual, the hours
OF worship remaining the same. He
will preach at Jerman Chapel at night
Rev. Layfield preached at Moore's
Camp to about 5000 people.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-31

Miss Mitchell, who will close her house
here and spend the winter in Phila-
delphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Dawson and
children came Saturday on visit to
his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Smithers.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Daw-
sons mother and sister, Mrs. Hannah
Ha1gh and daughter, Miss Elenore, of
England, who are visiting them. 1t is
the first time Mrs. Dawson has seen
her mother in five years. 1t is the in
tention of Miss Elenore to remain in
this country, making her home with
her sister in Albany, N. Y.