davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04
NoN-coMMIssIoxED STAFF.

Sergeant-major, Charles A. Ayers
quartermaster-s Nelson T
Gray; cOlOr-sergeant, George w
Sasse; commlssary- sergeant, James A
Dewey.
The strength of the regiment. after
the wedding out, was as follows
Field and staff, seven officers; non
commissioned staff, four; drum corps
six; Company A, Wilmington. three
officers and Al men; Company B, Mil
ford, one officer and 10 men; Company
q, Wilmington, three officers and 4:
men; Company E, Wyoming, one Of
ticer and II men; Company F. three
othcers and 80 men; Company G., none
Company h, two officers and 10 men
Company l, one officer and six men
Company K, none; total 21 officers and
178 men.
Twenty-six recruits arrived in camr
Saturday morning. They were part OF
disbanded Company d, of Dover. and
some new recruits of that town.
Some of the officers of the down
State companies who returned home
may be assigned to this company. II
is expected that a number of new re-
cruits will arrive from some of the
uOWn state towns.
Captain John NJ. Curtis, the recruit
ing officer, will fill up the regiment
chiefly from Wilmington.
Twelve members of Co. K returned
to MlddletOwn Monday, also Sergeant
Gem with 81 men from Wilmington.
At Newark, a company of go men,
which will be known as Co. L, under
Captain HOssinger, was recruited and
went to the camp. The majority of
the young men are members of Della
ware College.
Co. B. of Milford, has been reor-
ganlzed to report at camp Tunnel.
SUNDAY AT THE CAMP.
Sunday was a gala day at Camp Tun-
nell and at Middletown, and the hotels
were busy feeding the hungry crowd.
Fully 1000 were in town, including 500
wheelmen, with the Wilmington Wheel
Club of 80 men.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN CAMP.
Chaplain Munson held services in
the morning, and preached 20 minutes
from the following text. "Now, there
fore, fear the Lord and serve him in
sincerity and truth" "
In his introduction the preacher
said: ''We are assembled here under
the shadow of the old glory, members
of First Delaware Infantry, to take
part IN the service, the like of which
has not been seen in our land for
thirty years or more. So long has
peace reigned that the people really
thought war was to be one of the for
gotten arts, as far as we were con-
cerned. We have heen called from
paths of peace to take up arms and
learn the science of war. The conflict
we are engaged in is a peculiar one. I
do not recall that in all history there
has been such another. 1t is not an
international strife, a war of conquest,
but for justice to the oppressed,
prompted by the teachings of Chris
tianity.
"We in the army and navy are
honored and favored to be engaged in
this conflict. 1t is an honorable SER
vice. In Europe Kings and Queens
thrones are upheld and the titled class
defended. The armies of this country
uphold the government of the people,
by the people for the people. No
earthly service is more honorable or
better. The service of God is a much
better and higher service" In closing
Chaplain Munson prayed for bless.
ing for the soldiers and the sailors and
for strength that they might fight
mantully In time of trouble.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04
Reduced Rates 20 wfIminnton. nal. -,
Pennsylvania RniIrOnd.

For the benefit of persons desiring
to visit Wilmington, the Pennsylvania
hailroad Company PHILADELPHIA.
wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
company will sell special excursion
tickets on Wednesday, May II, from
all stations on the Delaware Division
south OF Porter, inclusive, to Whining
ton and return at rate of a single fare
Ior me round trip. These tickets will
De good going on regular trains on
May II, and good returning on regular
trains on May II or 12.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

An unwelcome rain to the corn plan
ter, was that which came Monday
night. Some say it was accompanied
by hail.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Peas as we'll as strawberries, from
North Carolina, made their appearance
in our market on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

For strawberry, vanilla and chocolate
ice cream, frozen custard and orange
ice, go to Stevenson's, Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

W. F. Dunn has placed three i'm
proved automatic counter stools around
his soda fountain for the comfort of
his patrons.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

A valuable bird dog belonging to
VIM. NJ. Lewis was poisoned Friday
night suspicion pointing to two men,
who it is thought intended burglary.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

W. I. Ryan, veterinary surgeon,
sent lamb born without head, yes
terday to the Dime Museum.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Charles Dailey's nine played Paul
Layfeld's nine a game of base ball on
Saturday last. Layfeld's team won by
a score of 81 to 12. They played on
the ground next to Mr.. H. Beck's resi-
dence, and played lively game.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

II would not be without Chambar-
lam lam 8 Cough Remedy for its weight in
goid' writes d. J. Jones, of Holland
va. My wife was troubled with :
cough for nearly two years. 7 tr;o5
various patentremedies, besides var;ons l,u9
from physicians ali 'oS ~
Whlch did no good. l was at last nor ~
suaded to try bottle of Chamberia;n,s
SG;ough Remedy, which promflv 70. :
llsVea the cough. The second bottIa
eo complete cure" The Of and
q Raymond, Smyrna. = y t'0"
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

OF recruits from outside the National
Guard. If the State wanted to expend
$50, 900 to prepare the guard for active
service, it should first have mustered
in a guard that intended to go into the
field when it was needed.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Phillip Sheridan Camp, No. 1, Sons
of Veterans, have adjourned for the
summer. The next meeting will be
held the first Tuesday in September.
Due notice will be given,
L. L. COOPER,
First Sergeant.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

On and after May 1st the steamer
G. F. Brady will come in at Pier No.
3, South wharves market street,, in
stead of Pier No. IS, south Spruce st. J
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04
AT CAMP TUNNEL.
New Recruits Coming in-The Militia Under
Good Training,

The decision on Thursday not to en-
list for the war (to 90 outside the
State) left camp Tunnel at Middle
town, very nearly a deserted place
that night, but it stamped those who
remained, real heroes. There has
been as much praise for them as de-
nunciation for the tin soldiers who re-
turned home that night. Company X,
of Wilmington, that went home be-
cause of misunderstanding in regard
to captain, has returned to the regi-
ment. The ''funk" seemed to be
mainly in the Kent and Sussex com
panies. The number are however
growing eighty or ninety day, and
the camp now has over 500 men. There
Is still a hope and expectation to fill
up the regiment.
Tho militia VO--
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Communications, to receive atten-
ton, should always be accompanied by
the name of the writer.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Get your strawberry crates from
Frank Bailey. =
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Miss Sadie Mitchell has put up a long
stretch of wire fence enclosing her
garden ON Frazier street.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04
LOST.

A SCOTCH TERRIER Doc
liglht-grey. with head nearly Whit color
haired. He strayed from the ;Slnaasgy
J.. w. Price, in Thoroughfare Nang.S N;l,IeS Of
Tuesday, April 9th $500 Reward J'vAi M, On
given for his return to '''" Will be
G. r. MASSEY
Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04
militia now stands:
FIELD AND STAFF.

Colonel I. P. Wickersham, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Charles NJ. Stevenson,
Major Theodore Townsend. Major
James L. France, Adjutant John NJ.
Quartermaster H. V. Bootes, Chaplain
F. NJ. Munson.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

1t is gratifying to know that the
quota OF Delaware, or regiment as
senator Gray promised. is likely To he
hiled by volunteers if not by regular
militia. BUTT is an unfortunate circnm-
stance that calls for an expression like
the following, that appears in one of
our State papers: - 0''' -
1--WE. do not object to the exnandi-
ture of $4,000 by the state q fpr rHI, tho
purpose OF putting our State troons in
condition for actual service. Rnt we
DO object to spending any such ann
OF money on men who do not intend To
go INTO actual service. This is inst
what the State has done. MANY ofthe
men comprising the National Guard of
DeiaWare are not physically able to do
active service in the Geld MANY who
are physically qualified do not care to
enlist for the regular service, and Del
aware's quota will be made up largely
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

new fake is being worked in Mary
land Just now. A peddler is MAKING t6e
rounds settings goods, ''the profits to re-
heYe the suffering Cubans.n -''7 " i'-
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Two ladies Bicycles for rent or sell
cheap, $40 and S15. Inquire of DIR. G.
o. SwINNEY. 80
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Much interest seemed to be centred
in Camp Tunnel" at Middletown,
last Sunday afternoon. The day was
beautiful one and many took advan-
tage of it to drive up to see our "sol-
dler boys" Teams were on the 90
through town most all the day. and
from the appearance of things the in
terest must have been felt down the
State as well as the surrounding coun-
try districts. In addition to the
teams there were a number of wheel
men seen spinning in that direction.
Smyrna cyclists were well represented
there.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The trial of Ezekial T. Cooper for
completely in the defalcation of the
First National Bank. of Dover, which
was to have commenced tomorrow,
has been put off until next Monday.
The Grand Jury after indicting
Thomas s. Clark for the same offense,
adjourned for a season. The cases of
other prominent conspirators is yet to
be acted on.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The steamer G. F. Brady will make
two trips a week during the month of
May, owing to interference caused by
the mined water about Fort Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

An interesting "fsh tale" is told us
by resident Of Bombay Hook Island.
Recently young lady visiting on the
island, went fishing out in the bay,
and being brave, wished to try her
luck alone. She could handle the oars
well, and when out about mile from
shore she found her match in a huge
sturgeon. The fish at first seemed to
get the better of her and took the line
and dragged the boat for a mile or
more, wherl she concluded it was time
to draw it in. Then came the tug of
war: Pluckily she drew on the line
until at last she landed the sturgeon in
the boat. 1t measured from tip to
tip six feet. This great victory was
almost turned into defeat by her boat
nearly capsizing and nearly throwing
her and the fish overheard. Fortu-
nately two men in o skiff had been
watching the proceedings not a great
way of, and seeing the distress of the
woman pulled up in time to lend their
timely assistance. We will not be re-
sponsible for the truth I'd of this story.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The personal property of Geo. W.
Sipple, recently a dentist in this town,
will be sold on Saturday, at the office
of A. L. Hudson, Sr. The property
consists chiefly of household goods,
nearly new. The sale will come off at
2 o'clock sharp. B. V. Weldon, auc-
tioneer.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Capt. Jos. B. Benson, at the Light
House, has a fresh COW that gives de-
cidedly rich milk. Last week from
gallon of cream, they churned Al lbs.
of butter; this week from eleven
pounds of cream, they churned five
pounds of butter. Can any of our COWS
having a pedigree record, do much
better?
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The price of canned goods having
advanced, the prospect for tomato
growing is very encouraging. There
will no doubt be large acreage this
season. Prices will be good and this
is encouraging to both the grower and
the Gamer. The outlook for a large
pack is more promising than it has
been for years.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Megear & Son have made an addition
to their store at the rear of the grocery
department for the better accommoda-
ton of their customers and to make
room for their large line of goods.
The addition measures fifteen feet
more than the original.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Mr.. A. E. Jardine has just received
a carload of cord wood of southern pine.
He will endeavor to introduce it as afuel
in this town and it is thought the ex-
pertinent will take for summer use. It
is much more infamable than oak and
is especially adapted for use in summer
time, where quick fire is needed.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The great State of New York appro-
priated one million dollars for a war
fund, or about 164 cents for each in
habitant. The little State of Delaware
has appropriated thirty thousand dol
lars, or about 20 cents for each inhabi-
tant.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The weather clerk made a bad lob
on Thursday. He predicted and re-
corded the weather as clearing, fair
and warmer" whereas it was extra
clOudy and cold enough for blizzard,
with snow and hail. He must have
been upset seeing the soldiers off.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Lewis Ideal Windmill has given com
plete satisfaction to many farmers in
this section, it will give satisfaction to
you. No farm in these times should
be without them. Mr.. w. NJ. Lewis
has given success in every one that he
has driven. There is no better wind
mill on the market. See his adver-
tisement
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The pipe organ of Asbury NJ. E.
church, which, with the motor, under
went complete overhauling last week
by the workman who helped put it to-
gether nine years ago, was a pleasure
to the choir and organist, as we'll as
the audience, on Sunday. No one en-
jOyed the needed change more than the
organist, and with the fine pulpit de-
liveries and good executions that come
from the collective musical association
OF the organ loft, it is not to be won
deHed at, that the auditorium is we'll
filled morning and night, and Sunday
after Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

A note from Prof. A. Duncan Yocum.
Millville, n. j., says that the Sum-
mer School at Rehoboth, with which
he has been identified, will suspend
its sessions this year on account of the
war scare. He remarks, however,
that they expect to spend the summer
at RehOboth just as usual.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

The U. S. dredging machine, which
has been in the creek since last fall, is
now working its way up toward
Smyrna Landing. 1t is now working
in the vicinity of Brick Store Landing.
The creek will be cleaned as far as the
line of navigation extends.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

A note from Herman G. Taylor,
chairman, says that Sam P. Jones, the
noted Georgia lecturer, will be at the
Opera House, in Dover, on Thursday
evening, May 18th. His subject will
be, Get There" A treat is in store
for all who attend.
Smyrna times., 1898-05-04

Last week was one pretty nearly
lost to the farmer. The wet and cold
prevented corn planting making this a
busy week with them in this particular.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
Granite Ware Bargains.

UT <HAtN " Is V 1eAI SetfHOs 144-75c k-gal Granite Coffee Pots....s 29c 144-75o 1O-quart Granite Dish Pans.... 26c 144-65c gal Granite Stew Pans........ 25c 144-5Oc h gal. Granite Stew Pans...... 10c 1A-25c kitchen Granite Dippers....... 15c 1H-25c 1z-gal. Granite Covered Buckets 10c
 S6-s1 1h-gal. Granite Rice Boilers..... 49c 420-15c Strong Steel-Handled Dippers.. Dc 2SS-15c Silverlne Square Waiters....". 10c
 72-s1.5O Fancy Painted Tin Sets.......s .s1eS 14-5Oc Decorated Slop Jars............ 2Sc 1A-50c Large Tube Cake Pans.......... 15o
 Housefurnishings sold here at prices that speak more eloquently than words.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
WHERE IS LITTLE WILLIE ?
Hughes Arrested on Serious Charge-Faith
 Cure Doctor Wants Divorce.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Florence, Feb. 19.-Deputy United States Marshal G. R. H. Newman. of this city, is looking for his 15-year-old son, Willie, who was last seen on Monday night. The lad left home in company with two other boys and was seen in Sheffield the same night, It is believed he is off on a lark
 Porter Hughes, of East Florence, has been arrested the very serious charge of perjury, and had a hearing before Unit ed States Commissioner Smith today. The alleged false swearing was done in case against an illicit retailer named Smith, who was before Commissioner Smith several weeks ago, and who was released. Deputies Wright and Newman made the arrest, which caused quite sensation among the friends of Hughes.
 Chancery court will meet in this Uauder- dale) county on Monday next, and Chan cellor Simpson, of New Decatur, will pre- side. The docket of new cases consists of twelve only five of these being for di- vorce, and three of the five being among white people. One of the cases is from this city, in which w. Scott Cannady sues for an absolute divorce from his wife, Alice Cannady, on the grounds of desertion. Cannady is a faith cure doctor, and was formerly barber in this city, at which he first discovered that he was a medium" A large number of remarka- ble cures have recently been laid at his door. Mrs. Cannady has been in the north for several years.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
NEGROES AT OUTS.
The Mobile and Ohio Ten Mile Cut Has a
 Mystery.
Special to The Age .Herald.


 Tuscaloosa, Ala, Feb. 1s-A resident of day and reported to the sheriff bad state of affairs existing in his settlement. Some time since a negro was told to leave the neighborhood, but refused to go. He told somebody that asked him as to who threat ened him that after-results would show the man. Another citizen was aroused at night, it is said. not long after. and was requested to come to his door. Haring couple of voices he stopped to listen. He soon concluded the plan was to do him harm, and, instead of opening his front door, he went out of the back door armed with his shotgun. Arriving at the corner of his house he let drive at his nocturnal visitors. One screamed and said he was shot, but the man did not stop to investi- gate. He went back into the house and waited for daylight. Dawn revealed number of tracks and by blood stains the couple was followed some distance across fields, but then all trace of them was lost. Two negroes are missing, 1t is said, and the general opinion is that they were visi- tors to the mans house. The people of the community seem to fear more trouble and have asked for protection of the police.
 The ten-mile cut on the Mobile and Ohio, the cause of all the trouble between R. M. Quigley & Co. and the Hanover Construc- tion company, and an endless source of annoyance on account of washouts and slides, Is now the scene of a mystery. A man has been found buried near the cut and close to him is a horse, also buried. Who the man is no one knows, and how he came to his death is as great a mystery A resident of the neighborhood discovered the bodies of the man and horse several weeks ago. but kept 1t quiet, fearing he might get in trouble himself. Efforts are being made to unravel the mystery.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
MATERIAL CHANGES IN THE STATE CODE As Set Forth by Commissioner Mar
 tin. CHANGE IN CRIMINAL LAW Texas Prize Fight Law Substantially
 Adopted. SALE OF CIGARETTES TO MINORS Negro Farmers Meet and Pass Resolutions Against Montgomery Crops and Adyis- ing Farmers to Exercise Econ-
 omy in Their Livelihood.
SALE OF CIGARETTES TO MINORS
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Feb 19.-The new code, which went into effect Thursday, con tains many important changes. Code Con- missioner William L. Martin this morn- ing gave a concise statement of several of the most important.
 'It is not practicable" said MT. Martin, ito set out all the changes. That was done in my printed report of more than l0O pages made to the governor in 1896. The renumbering of the sections and the incorporation of acts of the last legisa- ture render that report of less help than 1t would otherwise have been; but with the aid of parenthetical numbers, refer ence to acts, or subject matter, persons who have preserved copy will now find 1t useful in studying the code.
 'I will treat at present only changes made by the commissioner, or by the joint committee, and not by legislative acts, which every one is presumed to know. Of course the changes were made prior to the adoption of the code
 The Criminal Law
 T will say with reference to the criminal code that while there are a few changes made in the criminal law, some of them are very important. The chapter on 'Ap- peals and Writ of Error sections 4312 to 43S5, was revised and added to in an effort to simplify and render more satisfactory the trial Of criminal appeals. The distinc- tion between appeal and writ of error, as drawn in exparte Knight, 61 Alabama, and other cases, is obliterated, so that every question may be presented on appeal The writ of error is retained The state is given the right of appeal in certain habeas corpus case-(4314. A limitation of one year is prescribed for appeal from a judg- ment of conviction and thirty days in all other criminal cases. The judgment of con- viction is not necessarily suspended by the reservation of exceptions, but is suspended only when the defendant makes known to the court his desire to appeal (431S, 4319). The provisions relating to bail, pending ap- peals in misdemeanor are rewritten in an effort to more clearly prescribe the effect of the bail-bond and the confession of judg- ment in such cases regulated (4319-4333). The transcript to the supreme court need not contain the organization of grand or petit juries unless some question thereon is raised in the court below-(4325). The