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Smyrna times., 1898-04-20
Her S5th Rirthdav

A very interesting Social gathering
took place Tuesday evening, April 70,
at the residence of the daughter. Mrs.
VIM. I. Short, 21OO S. 18th street.
Philadelphia, the event being the cele,
bration of the 85th birthday of Mrs.
Anna D. Buckmaster, the peculiar
feature of the occasion being the pres
ence of four generations. Mrs. Buck
master is the mother of children liv-
ing, 40 grandchildren, and "a great
grandchildren. She is native of Kent
county Delaware, and has enjoyed per
feet health from childhood and from
present appearance, bids fair for years
Of usefulness and blessing to those
around her. Those present we're: Mr..
and Mrs. David Kelly, Philadelphia:
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Linderman. Will
mlngtOn, Del; Wrs. Laura Bailey,
Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. VIM. H.
Short, Little Creek, Del; Miss Annie
Dennison, Nr. Thomas Weiderman.
Mr.. Elmer Lovewell, hr r. Joseph Lau.
derbach, Mr.. David Hunter. Mr..
Chas. Jackson, Philadelphia; Mr.
Frederick Floyd and John Short and
the Misses Nary, Alice. Willie and
Nellie Short, Philadelphia, formerly
OF Smyrna, Del; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
jenkins, and son Master Leroy. Ger
mantOwn; Mr.. and 1nrs. E. R. Buck.
master, Philadelphia; Miss Sallie
Buckmaster, Wilmington, Del, l[r.
and Mrs. Isaac Taylor, Holmesburg,
Pa.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The National Authorities have been
making history the past week. To keep
up with it required study of each day,
though it took as far as Congress was
concerned, several days together to
make a complete whole. It looked to
some as if Congress was getting along
slow, that they ought to get along
faster, and so they could if party pol
itics had not been introduced to take
precedence over national duty. The
sessions day and night, protracted for
hours, show that the men thus
called to represent the nation did not
have an easy time of it. But. they got
there, if it.did take nearly all Monday
night TO do it.
The vote was to free Cuba, authoriz-
ing the President to use the army and
navy for this purpose. The purpose
of the Government is to strike quick
and strike effectively, and if there is
not war, it will be because Spain with
drawns without fighting.
The conference committee, after
long struggle finally at half-past one
O'Clock Tuesday morning, agreed on
the following resolutions, which we're
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20
KENTON,
Tore Down the Oldest Building in Town
to Straight Street-LOcaI and
Personal

Tore Down the Oldest Building in TOwr
to Straight Street-LOcaI and
Personal.
Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENTON, DEL, April 19.-The old
brlck store house on the four corners
was torn down last Wednesday. in
order to straighten the street. This
was the oldest building in n.town, and
our Oldest citizens are unable to give
any information as to the history of it.
The Town Commissioners paid DIR,
Cooper $50 for the building and had 4
torn down and layed the pavement
which cost them an additional 500
making cost to the town CT $40.
p The EpwOrth League will give q
social at Mrs. g. p. Downs. April goth.
Mrs. Robert Roe and Miss Emma
Attlx have been appointed delegates
to attend the Sunday School Conven.
ton to be held in Dover April 28 and
20. anu
Little 2 year old Meta Kitchens
Downs Chapel, met with a painful NO.
cldent Sunday by falling out of a chair
and dlslocating her arm.
w. II. Jacobs is making some needed
repairs on his house on his fam near
Downs Chapel, occupied by his sou
Jonathan Jacobs.
Mrs. Truitt, Downs Chapel. is very
i'll. - 'o1
PersOnaI:-Miss Bert Bailey and Miss
Ada Slaughter spent Sunday with Miss
Nan Wright, Clayton. n. r.,
Burrls of Middletown, spent Sunday
with j. M. Arthurs. Stanley NJ
Arthurs returned to Philadelphia yes
terday morning, after spending sew
eral days at home. Mrs. M. b. Burris
Is the guest of her sister Mrs. J. nj,
Arthurs. Miss Eta Bailey is VISITING
friends in Philadelphia. Miss Eva
Lane spent Sunday with friends In
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

PATRIOTISM is a high national virtue.
The following from an exchange
shows what is thought of man who is
devoid of national feeling:
Even the foreigner detests the brand
of so-called American who sinks away
from the call to defend the national
honor. A City of Mexico newspaper,
speaking of an American tourist on
the steamer Alameda who declared
that the United States shouldn't de-
clare war or take any other radical
measure even if the Maine was blown
up through Spanish treachery, saws
that just as he had spoken in this way
the Mexican military band, near by,
struck up ''The Star Spangled Ban
ner" and the American" asked what
air they were playing. "It was a
strange question to come from an
American" says the Mexican paper,
''when even the foreigners around him
showed the enthusiasm that thrilled
them In listening to the noble strains.
But it was perfectly natural question
for any man to ask who did not be.
Ileve in the protection of national
honor at any cost. Some, of course,
have no ear for music. As has beer
observed before, "The man that thatI
no music in himself, nor is not moved
by concord of sweet sounds, is fit fOl
treasOns, stratagems and spoils."
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

an hour afterwards ratified by the
Senate and House and sent to the
President:
Whereas, The abhorrent conditions
which have existed for more than three
years IN the Island of Cuba, so near
our own borders, have shocked the
moral sense of the people of the United
States, have been a disgrace to Chris
tian civilization, elimination as they
have in the destruction of a United
States battleship, with 2G6 of its Of
ticers and crew while on a friendly
visit in the harbor of Havana, and can
not longer be endured. as has been set
forth by the President of the United
States in his message to Congress of
April II, 1898, upon which the action
of Congress- was invited, therefore.
Resolved, By the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
of American in Congress assembled.
First, That the people of the Island
of Cuba are, and of right ought to be,
free and Independent.
Second, That it is the duty of the
United States to demand, and the gov
ernment of the United States does
ACAC ACDy QOAuduNlS lHdI bu6 SONSI uu16uO
of Spain at once reiinquish its author
lty and government in the Island of
Cuba and withdrawn it's land and naval
forces from Cuba and Cuba waters.
Third, That the President of the
United States be, and he hereby is, di-
rected and empowered to use the entire
land and naval forces of the United
States, and to call into the actual ser
vice of the United States the militia of
the several States, to such extent as
may be necessary to carry these resO-
lutions into effect
Fourth, That the United States
hereby disclaims any disposition or
intention to exercise sovereignty,
jurisdiction or control over said Island
except for the paciication thereof,
and asserts its determination when
that is accomplished to leave the gov
ernment and control of the island to
its people.
This has been signed and the Presi
dent sends it to-day as his ultimatum.
A refusal is expected. They will be
given 48 hours, and then the army and
navy will be given orders to move OF
Cuba.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

Former Ambassador Thomas F. Bay
ard, who has been at the Hot Springs,
Va. for his health arrived home on
Saturday much improved. When asked
concerning the war situation, Mr.. Bay
ard said that he had not stopped off in
Washington, but was of the opinion
that the situation was grave and that
President Mckinley was dealing with
the question in the proper way.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

APRIL has been noted as the month
of great events in our national history,
from the commencement of the Revo-
lutiOnary War down to the present
time. Tuesday, the 18th instant, was
the 37th anniversary of the firing on
Fort Sumter, by the rebels, thus open
ing the struggle to overturn our Gov
ernment and establish a Southern
Confederacy, but finally resulting in
establishing our Government on a
frmer basis than the one before oc-
cupied. Wednesday was the 3Sth an
niversary of the shooting of Abra-
ham Lincoln, one of the most dastardly
acts ever perpetrated, but making il
a cherished name to all coming gen
erations.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

THERE is no abatement in the efforts
of the Government to be prepared for
war to meet hostile forces on the sea.
This is shown in the purchase of
the magnificent liners, st. Louis,
Paris, New York and st. Paul at S1O,-
900 aday to be used as cruisers. The
armored cruiser Nichtheroy, has been
purchased from Brazil. A number
of swift going yachts have been also
purchased and converted into war
boats, and other steamers are being
negotiated for by the government.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20
An Uncerfnin disease

There is no disease more uncertain in its
nature than dyspepsia. Physicians say that
the symptoms of no two cases agree. 1t is
therefore most difficult to make a correct
diagnosis. No matter how severe. or under
Tr Mna' 3pisgulse p dyspepsia attacks you, Browns
IRON Bltters will cure it. Invaluable in all
diseases of the stomach. blood and nerves
browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

Il feel it my duty to give YOU n
truthful account of what Chamberlain G 8
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy
did, /" writes J. s. Collins, of Moore.
). O., Il had a child about two wears
old, that had the diarrhea for two
months. | tried all the best known
remedies, but none gave the least re-
lief. When this remedy came to hand
l gave it as directed, and in two davs
the child was completely cured" Sold
by Clifton Il Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20
THE LADIES' PRESBYTERIAL.
Meeting of the Home and Foreign Mission.
ary Society Of the New Castle
Presbytery Here Last
Week

The meeting of the Ladies' Presby-
terial of the New Castle Presbytery in
the church of this town was an impor-
tant event last week. The weather
was all that could be expected. The
skies were clear and the temperature
as mild and balmy as a day in
June. The morning train of Wednes-
day brought delegations from all parts
of the State and peninsula. They were
all ladies, for it was their society, and
an occasion Distinctly their own. All
delegations were met at the train and
were received with that cordial hospi-
tality, which has mfde Smyrna such a
popular meeting place for conventions.
In return our citizens were greeted
with a bright and cordial representa-
ton of delegates, and the two days
given to their convention was not only
one of active business, but one of
pleasant social greetings. The doors
of the Presbyterian church were thrown
open to all, and it was not long before
enough had gathered to settle down to
business. A few flowers were placed
in front of the pulpit, and it might be
said of our choir, that they were at
their best.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

MORE GUNS FOR FoRT DELAWARE
Fourteen 4. finch rapid-fre Hotchkiss
guns, with their carriages, fittings and
shields, were delivered at Governors q
Island Monday They are are to be
distributed among the Notifications
at Delaware City, Fort Tybee, Long
Island Head, Fort Monroe and other
points,
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20
PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received bv the to,y, ,,f
Smyrna, up to April %, 1898, for supplying
the Light and Water Department Win
10th, 1898. The bidder must nam. ~
mine from which the coal will Le d.iiv.rn5
and the price per ton of 224O pounds J1-
llvered at Smyrna Depot on tr,rk Nv
Smyrna Landing on wharf. A bond of
$500 must accompany the bid.
The right to reject any OF all bid, is r4-
served.
All proposals to be addressed to the
SECRETARY OF TOWN COUNCIL.
Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20
Home Missionary Society.

The next day found the full quota of
delegates here and an increased inter-
est IN the excellent sessions held
Thursday was the day set apart for the
Home Missionary Society. There was
q good attendance present and the fol-
lowing interesting program carried
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

Jos. B. FAIRIES, L. E. Anthony and
others say the Abundance plum was
badly damaged by the freezes the first
of the month.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

For strawberry, vanilla and chocolate
ice cream, frozen custard and orange
ice, go to Stevenson's, Main Street
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The Boggs case is still in the hands
of the Grand Jury. The Petit Jury
was dismissed until the 26th.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

STRAWBERRY PLANTS. The most
profitable early, medium and late va
rites at $1.00 per 1000, loose as dug;
$1.50 when cleaned and tied in lunches
and packed for shipment.
p. EMERSON. T
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

At a meeting of the Vestry of st.
Peters Episcopal Church on Monday
the following were elected delegates to
to the DiOcean Convention which
meets in Georgetown the first We'd
nesday in June: G. H. Raymond and
Joseph b. HUM. The alternates were
J. b. Webb and w. H. Janney.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

A pulverizing harrow, clod crusher
and leveler adapted to all soils and
work, is what the farmer is looking
for. The Acme Harrow crushes, cuts,
lifts, pulverizes, turns, levels, all in
one operation. Daniel Turner, Jr., at
the Smyrna Station can interest you.
See his advertisement and give him a
call.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

representative of r. A. Brice & Son
of Philadelphia, is in this section look
ing up prospects of fruit crops. He
reports very good present indications.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The communication in our last issue
signed stranger" has caused a good
deal of talk down the ''Neck," where
they say it hit the nail on the head ex-
actly in relation to the condition of
the public roads. 1t is told of one
road, that the women filed up the
holes in it, to make it possible for
them to drive over it in safety.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

OFFICE Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

Of course, the war preparations
being made by the governments of the
United States and Spain give our peo-
pie much to talk about. Everybody
hopes for continued peace, but all are
ready for war, should Just cause for it
be the result of our present strained
conditions.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

Announcement is made of the COM
pletiOn of the survey and contract
nearly closed for the Milford and
Woodland Beach electric road, but an
nouncement that the work has been
commenced will be more satisfactory.
The statement is made that it will be-
gin at Milford and pass through Fred
erica, Magnolia, Rising Sun, Camden,
Dover ond Leipsic, and will have first
class terminal facilities at Woodland
Beach to connect with line of steam
ers to Wilmington and Philadelphia.
The company proposes to handle pas
sengers and freight The equipments
will consist of electric locomotives and
motor cars and passenger and freight
cars. The powerhouse and car sheds
will be located in Dover.
Mr.. Joseph Burchenal, former res
ident of our town, has long article in
the last issue of the DeLdaUarean ar
guing against Free Silver" viz. 16 to
!, and giving reasons why O 'tSingle
Standard" is right. We quote a single
paragraph: NEARLY all the arguments
adduced seem to me to be based on as
sumption, assertions and supposes.
They suppose this, and suppose that,
and assert the other; and it appears to
be no trouble to suppose any condition
or circumstances to suit any version of
their argument. And many of the as
sertions and supposes appears to me to
have about the same amount of good
sense attached to them, as the old
hackneyd expression that suppose
when the sky falls, we shall all catch
larks."
STRAwBERRY PLANTS. The most
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The warm weather that set in the
last of the week has put the fruit trees
in full bloom, and they are making a
handsome appearance.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

An attempted breaking and
robbery was made upon the residence
of Mr.. w. ID. EeFevre last Sunday
evening, while the family was attend
ing divine worship at the Presbyterian
church. Under cover of darkness,
two young men mounted the front
porch and began to pry the front win
dow up with chisel. Not succeeding
In this, they were attempting to cut
a window pane, when Mr.. H. s. An
thony, living next door, heard the
noise and started to see what the trou-
BILE could be. The men made good
their escape on his approach. Mr.. An
thony could not detect them.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

An event with the colored people
will be what is denominated ''Pov-
ertie Partie," to come off at Bethel A.
M. E. Meeting House on Thursday,
ye fifth day of ye fifth month, located
on ye streete called Commerce streete. "
There are fines for women and fines
for men of from to 10 cents for each
article which differs from the plain,
ancient attire. Those who appear in
suitable garments, shall partake of We
supper free of compensation. +"
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The NJ. E. Sunday School piano
committee have decided to hold a
straw berry festival next Monday even
ing, in the Beckett carriage factory
on lower Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets. mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. +
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The eleventh annual convention of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of New Castle county will be
held at Townsend to-day.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The noticeable fad with local papers
and correspondents is personal men
tiOn," a large part of the news being
composed of such mention, 10 many
cases the ''visitOrs" being in the place
only for meal, or a caller for few
moments. A down county paper of re-
cent date had nearly a column occupied
by the names of persons who thus
came and went.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-20

The exercises started off with de-
vOtional praise service under the lead
ership of Mrs. Samuel Holmes, of
Brandywine, at which a good atten-
dance was present.
After this Mrs. A. S. Wharton, of
Dover, called the meeting to order, fol-
lowed with singing and prayer This
being concluded Mrs. J. L. Estlin of
this town, gave the address of welcome
as follows:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-02

Miss Anna Vernon Dorsey, a well known
authoress. and Mrs. Iglehart and daughter
are among the guests at s~hannondale.
Rev. Chas. E. Young and wife, of Morgan
College, Baltimore. Nd, are at the residence
of Mr.. George Koonce, HalltOwn, for the
summer.
Capt. w. E. craighlll, o. S. Engineers,
native of this town and son of Gen. w. P,
C~raighill. has been promoted and is now
Major Craighill.
DIR. Charles B. Turner, of snickersville,
Va, has been visiting the home of his ia
ther at Bloomery, this county. His young
daughters were with him.
DIR. Thomas NJ. Lippitt, of BerryyilIe, re-
Gently appointed a surgeon in the United
States Navy, has been assigned to duty at
the navy yard at Boston and has gone there.
Mrs. F. @. Kleinschmidt, is summering
with her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
Logan osburn, at Kabletown. Miss Marga-
ret osburn is spending a few days in Ber-
ryvilIe.
The Misses Timberlake, of Fishersville,
Virgins, daughters of Mr.. Seth NJ. Tim
berlake, and Miss Faw, of Bristol, Tennes-
see, grandnieee of Mr.. Rouss, are visiting at
Shannon Hill"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-02

The horse and buggy of Mr.. F. ]. Man
ming were standing near the Carter
House Saturday night, when a STRAW
ride" wagon frightened the horse and
he started to run. Mr.. Manning, who
was sitting on the hotel porch, attempted
to grab the horse, when he was thrown
down and painfully injured about the
face and wrist. Farther down street
the vehicle struck alight wagon occupied
by Mr.. Marshall Burns, broke a wheel Of
the wagon and threw the occupants out
d%islocating Mr.. Burns shoulder. The
colored man was unhurt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-02

An exceedingly sad death of the little son
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Child near Summit
Point occurred on Monday last from blood
poison. The little one was only two years
old and was with his parents in attendance
at grove meeting in vicinity of MiddIeway
last Sunday. There was then some sleight
inflammation ofone ofhist toes, this seemed to
increase the toe becoming black. The next
morning the foot had also turned black and
the doctor was sent for but before he arriv-
ed the little fellow had passedto the beyond.
The bereaved parents nave the most cordial
sympathy of many friends in this their over
whelming sorrow.-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-02
church items.

Rev. H. L. Riley preached at River
side School-House last Tuesday night.
Rev. L. R. Melbourne. of the Baptist
Church, is holding revival services in
Hampton, Va.
Services in ST. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday OF
each month. at 1920 a. m.
Wesley Grove Camp Meeting NJ. E.
Church, South, near Baltimore. will open
July 29th and close August 11th.
Rev. l.. R. Melbourne will be in his
pulpit next Sunday morning. He will
also preach at Riverside School-House
next Tuesday evening, at $ o'clock.
Rev. c. H. Hockey, of Shepherdstown,
last Sunday afternoon gave an illustrated
talk to the Boom Sunday School, from
the text The blood of Jesus Christ, His
son, cleanseth from all SIM" This school
is in charge of Mr.. Levi Baker.
The Presbyterian Sunday School of
this place will hold their picnic at Island
Park on Thursday, August IS. and in
vite all well disposed persons to join in
the excursion. Round trip fare from
Charles Town 80 cts; children IS cts.
The ladies' of the K~earneysville Presby-
terrain church will hold a lawn supper and
ice cream festival in the yard of the church,
Thursday and Friday nights, August 4th
and 5th. Their object is to raise money for
the Improvement of the church building
and the patronage of the public is solicited.
The third annual meeting of the shep-
herdstown Circuit Epworth League Con-
ference of the Southern Methodist Church
will be held in Shepherdstown on Wednes-
day, August 18th. An interesting program
has been prepared for that occasion. Mr..
w. P. Licklider is president of the League
and Miss Ella Hout secretary.
Several months ago a union Sunday
School was organized at Snow Hill
School House, when the following Off
GERS and teachers were elected: VIM. B..
Tabb Supt., lack Fleming Asst. Supt.,
Mrs. J. NJ. Heidwohl Sec'y, Randolph
Sagle Treas. and VIM. Sagle Librarian.
Teachers, J.. NJ. Heidwohl, Misses Fannie
Tabb, Fannie Littleton and Belle Wat
son. Their first picnic was held in Mr..
Sagle's woods on Saturday, July 80. An
abundance of good things in the way of
chicken, ice cream, lemonade and cake
were provided. Rev. c. H. Rocky, of
Shepherdstown, and Mr.. ]. NJ. Heidwohi
addressed the picnicers, and gave some
good advice to the older mes about the
training of the children and the impor-
tance of Sunday School work. All seemed
to enjoy themselves. Good singing was
one of the pleasing features of h the
programme.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-02

Messrs. Woody & Baker have com
menced the foundation for the elegant
new brick dwelling of Mrs. Amber, on
South George street, of which Mr.. John
o. johnson will do the woodwork. Con.
tractor F. L. Beller has the fine brick
dwelling of Mr.. ]. Ed. Burns, on the
same street we'll under way, and Mr.
John o. johnson is putting a handsome
plate glass front in DR.. John P. Bish
ops handsome new building, on Wash
ington street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-02

A party of thirteen young men from
Fauquier county, Va, reached town last
Friday night and camPed on " the boom, -
but on Saturday they located their camp
at Flowing Springs, where they are nice
ly fixed in a shady spot along the rum
They are travelling in two wagons and a
buggy. We welcome them to Jefferson
and hope they may find their stay a most
pleasant one. The party is composed OF
the following: Keith Payne, Henry Har-
rison, Innis Forbes, Charley Fair, Harry
Gray, Charley Kemper, William Kemper,
Charley Wood, Fleet Galloway, Charley
J%effries, Hampton Yates, John Barten.
stein and Thomas Bartenstein. Charley
and William KemPer are -grandnePhews
of Col. Jno. T. Gibson of this town, and
grandsons of the late Jas, d, Gibson,