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Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

THE national sensation last week was
the action of the Spanish minister,
Senior De LONE, in writing to Can
alejes, a Madrid editor then in Cuba,
severely criticising President McKin-
ley and calling him hard names.
The letter fell into the hands Of a
Cuban patriot and was published. 1t
created cousternation in Washington
and resulted in the immediate resigna-
ton of De LONE, which was accepted
by the Madrid government. The letter
has embittered the unfriendly feelings
between Spain and this country. The
residence of General WoodfoFd, min
lister of this country to Spain, is pro-
tected by a guard for fear of violence.
The resignation of De LONE fore
stalled the action of this government
in handing him his passports for un.
diplomatic duty, and Spain has not
apologized. The transaction creates q
decided hostile spirit to Spain and
sympathy for the Cuban insurgents
Spain has since disavowed the DE-
LONE letter, and Barnabe has been ap
pointed minister in his place.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

A SINGULAR incident was given last
week in the New York papers as hap
pening in a town in that State. Two
sisters who had lived together a great
many years concluded very wisely to
will each to the other property iii the
case of death, so a lawyer was called
in who prepared their wills accord
ingly, and they were signed. A week
or two ago one of the sisters died and
in getting out the will to secure pos
session of the property as per the
agreement, it was found that on the
day of taking the acknowledgement
each had inadvertently signed the
will of the other, and the wills were
worthless; and what was more, there
was no remedy for the surviving
sister. There is something here sug-
gestive of our Legislature-pass bill
one day and repeal it the next, or re-
call bill and postpone it until the
public would become exasperated, and
like the wills above, the question al
the time coming up of the validity o.
the signature.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Cummins, "Woodlawn;" Alaska cur
iosities brought here by DIR. briggs;
A copy of the"Ulster County Gazette"
of Kingston, n. York, bearing the date
1900, and giving extracts from different
papers of this and foreign countries of
the death of Washington; Continental
and confederate money and its value;
Pictures made with feathers by a
woman 80 years old, the coloring all
done with the natural shade of the
feathers and giving the different tints
of landscape as though it were an oil
painting; yarn winder 70 years old,
used by Mrs. Piner Mansfield; grand
mother of Miss Bertha Hoffecker:
Bible, 159 years old, belonged to the
father of postmaster T. B. Megear; set
of silver dishes used by the grand
mother of Misses Lille and Sallie
Pratt; twenty dollar Confederate note,
spoon moulds, by Mrs. James d.
Wilds; beautiful specimen tumblers,
resembling cut glass, 40 years old,
presented by Mrs w. H. Baggs.
We might go on and name another
column of the many exhibits, but space
will not permit. Suffice it to be sale
that Smyrna never showed an exhibit
like it, and the history that was con
nected with it was of nature to max,
one want to study more into the an
cestry of this community. Had
greater effort been made there were
number in town who could have mad,
interesting additions to the exhibit
and it is hoped the Kings Daughters
will give another entertainment like i
soon
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
CHESWOLD.
A SALESMAN'S EXPERIENCE WITH A
HORSE WITH SPASMS-A UNIQUE IN
vENTION ON CAREY's FARM.

HORSE WITH SPASMS-A UNIQUE IN
vENTION ON CAREY s FARM.
Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD, Feb. 14:-Mr. Flemming
a travelling salesman and his colored
boy driver from Hartly had quite an
experience last Friday, their horse
being seized with fit. They succeeded
in getting the horse from the carriage
at Bishops Corner, when with the
harness on, he sprang in a furious run
making circles and counter-circles,
thornhedges and board fences appar-
emily being no obstacle until he fin
ally fell in Mr.. D. NJ. Clouds black
berry patch, exhausted and seemingly
dying. He revived after a long time
however, after being bled, but no one
who witnessed the scene cared to ride
behind or get within plOw line distance
of him.
Rev. William Springfield, of Long
Island, (BaptisD who has bought
farm near Cheswold and moved with
his family omit, preached unexpectedly
to himself but very acceptedly to the
congregation in Cheswold NJ. E.
Church Sunday evening last.
The public sale of J. P. Carey near
Cheswold, Monday, was largely at
tended and the property is considered
to have sold well. Much interest for
the day centered in very unique con-
trivance for pumping water for Mr..
Carey's stock. The power for pump
ing is obtained by damming water at a
running stream in a branch, distant
from 600 to 700 yards, where small
paddlewheel is put in place from which
light wire is suspended upon poles
somewhat resembling the telephone
line) which is attached to the pump
handle and its motion given by crank
motion of wheel. Another wire turns on
or off the water at wheel, and thus the
pumping is operated at will answering
every purpose of the wind mill. It's
the fruit of the mind, we learn, OF
Isaac Walker, colored man, in Mr..
Carey's employ who says some wire, a
few poles, pulleys, some light boards
and a running stream is all he wants
to transmit pumping power half mil,
or more distant.
Many in this community wer,
startled by the news last Saturday. O
the sudden death of James Keith a
his home near Dover. Mr.. Keitl
spent his early life and married Mis-
Rebecca Boggs in this neighborhoot
who survives him.
Personal:-Miss Tillie Aaron, O
Little Creek, is visiting Mrs. Jane
W. Scarborough. Mr.. Edgar Graham
and mother, of Wyoming, spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bishop
Miss Maggie Bishop is visiting Mis-
Lizzie Caulk, in Camden, Del.-Mr
Z. A. Moore has returned from a yisi
to Baltimore and Washington.-Mr
Joseph Downs expects soon to NOV
his family to Salem county, N. j.
Mr.. w. F. Jarvis, of Fort SCHUYLER
N. T., is visiting friends in Cheswold
Miss Alice Daily, of Dover, is visit
ing Mrs. S. H. Chambers.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

THE sudden death of Senator Robt.
J. Handy, from Brandywine Hundred
on Wednesday night at his home, was
especially a shock to the members of
the Legislature and surprise through
out the State, having been in his place
in the Senate the day before. Mr..
Addicks telegraphed to Gov. TuDnell
Thursday morning, of the sad event,
and he in turn notified the Legislature,
and sent message of coincidence to
the widow. Mr.. Handy was man of
great affability, generous and popular
at Claymont where he resided, pos
sessed a large capacity for making
friends, and was highly esteemed by
his fellow members Of the Legislature.
Mr.. Handy was always considered Q
man of more than average natural
ability, and of good common sense
He was fond of debate, and could
usually maintained his side Of an,
question which he might champion
His funeral took place Sunday, In
terment in Siloam Cemetery. A spe
cial election it is said will be necessar,
to select a successor to fill out the re
mainder of the term.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
PUBLIC SALES.

Thursday, Feb. 17-Henry D. Hart
man, Stock, Farming Implements,
&c, on the road leading from Smyrna
to Woodland Beach, near Bay View
School House. b. V. Weldon, Auc.
Thursday, Feb. Combination sale
at Kenton, Del, Stock, Farming
Implements, &c, at 10 o'clock a. IN.
Monday, Feb. 21-S Stock, Farming I'm
plements, &c of Henry Schafer, near
Collins Beach, at 10 o'clock a. III.
B. V. Weldon, Auctioneer.
Wednesday, Feb % Thomas Caven-
der, Stock, Farming Implements,
&c, on the State road, just above
Duck Greek, at 10 o'clock a. III. b.
V. Weldon, Auctioneer.
Thursday, Feb. "a Stock, Farming
Implements, &c, Of Henry Slaugh-
ter, on the Cavender farm. near
Leipsic, at 10 o'clock a. III. b. V.
Weldon, AuctiOneer.
Tuesday, March 8 Stock, Farming
Implements, &c, of Mrs. Kate f.
Primrose, at her residence in Black
bird Hundred, p miles from Smyrna.
b. v Weldon, Auctioneer.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascatcts C.tuug tathHriIc 1uc or 25c
| Ii {. G. c. fail 10 cure. Or1-- ~to ,, fund money
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

SENATOR Lindsay, of Kentucky, has
been asked by the Legislature of that
State to resign because he didn't vote
for the Teller resolution, and Senator
Murphy, of New York, has been asked
by vote of the Legislature of that
State to resign because he did vote for
it. To mix up matters more, Repre-
sentative Handy, of this State, rises to
make a speech in Congress attacking
Ambassador Bayard for the position
he has held for years on the money
question, and wishing to relegate him
to the rear in the political issues of the
dav,
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
High School Literary Entertainment
ANNUAL PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT TO BE
GIVEN IN THE OPERA HOUSE FRI
DAY AFTERNOON.

It has been the custom Of the Lit
erary Society of the Smyrna High
School to give each year about the
time of "Washington's Birthday" a
public entertainment in the Opera
House. This is done to give the par
ents and public an idea of the work be-
ing accomplished by their Friday
afternoon exercises. Principal Lee
their training. The society is dis
tinctly one of their own and they elect
their officers and make out their pro-
gram without any assistance from the
Principal. In fact he is a silent factor
in these afternoons exercises, save to
make suggestions and to criticise the
work after it has been done.
Our citizens should turn out and
greet this society with large audience.
This public entertainment will come
off in the Opera House Friday after.
noon at 80 o'clock. The following is
the program:
Recitation-"The Life-boat' Miss Ber
tina Stengle.
Compassionate Debt to the Past"-
Miss Agnes Carrow.
Instrumental Solo-Miss Eva Corkran.
Reading Washington the Hero"-Miss
Fannie Taylor.
Recitation" Jean Goello's Yarn"-Miss
Helen Collins,
Duet-"Sweet and Low"-Misses Agne,
Carrow and Bertha Stengle.
Recitation-'' Washington" - Miss Min,
Wells.
Reading 1.-The Flower Garden"-Mis
Blanche Hazell.
Duet" Beautiful Moonlight" - Misse
Nina Wells and Mary LeFevre.
Recitation-"The Whistling Regiment,-
Miss Gertrude Baldwin.
Compassionate "Genius'-AIiss Eva Cork
ran. - n
Recitation-"M Move out of the old House
Nancy'-Ofley Winford.
Violin Solo.-Miss Page Dame.
Reading-"What the old Man Saidn-
Miss Minnie McConaughy.
- Recitation Valley FORGE - Herman
Robinson. '''''
Debate, Resolved: :-'That our Antagonis
is Our Helper -Affirmative-Ada Wicker
and Emily Daly.-Negative- Emma Haze
and Roland Carr.
School Paper "Mysticus Amicusn
Mary Moore.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
A $1,000 BLAZE.
A Big Loss to j. W. Price, Residing on the
"GOlt Farm"

AS the twilight gathered on Sunday
evening, bright light illumined the
sky to the northeast of the town, which
proved to be the property of J. W.
Price, who bought the "GOlt farm in
Blackbird Hundred three miles from
town, several years ago, reported at
first to be the home of Geo. G. Roth
well.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Price were the
last ones at the barn, feeding and fas-
tening up the stock for the night.
Twenty minutes thereafter, VIM. L.
David, living on an adjoining farm,
who saw the fire before it broke through
the roof, ran over crying fire, Mr..
Price thinkind it was Mr.. David's
property instead of his own. By that
time the whole building was envelOped
in the flames, and when the COW stable
door was opened the flames burst out
in their face. Notwithstanding, three
| of the unfortunate COWS were rescued;
eight other COWS and three calves per-
ishing in the fames-11 i'll all. The
horses in an adjoining building were
gotten out before it took fire. The
buildings destroyed included new COW
stable Finished few months ago and
uninsured) granary, stable and COW
shed.
On the older buildings there was an
insurance of about $500. There was
no insurance on the stock and Other
property lost The dwelling and shed
adjoining, were only saved by hard
work of the neighbOrs: if the shed had
caught, the house could not have been
saved. An effort was made to save the
granary, but the fire got too hot fOl
them. They did save from it, however
so bushels of corn, and 25 bushels OF
wheat.
The entire loss, including buildings
cattle, grain, hay, all the fodder, h'
had, amounted toabout 81 500, making
his actual loss about 81 900. The in
surance was in the Kent County Mu
tual Mr.. Price is unable to accOun
} for the fire.
One of the most unfortunate thing
to occur was the burning of Mr.. Jus
J tus, the father-in-law of Mr. Price,
; gentleman of about SO years. Whel
the stable door was opened he rushe
} in in forgetful way to save the cattle
and liked to have lost his life, and pos
sibly would had he not been restraine
: by Mr.. David. He was burned pain
, fully about the head, involving th
loss of whiskers and hair. DIR. Moor
was summoned, who eased his suffer
, ing very quickly. He is resting no
very comfortably and his injuries al
not as serious as first supposed.
Mr.. Price has the interest and syn
q pathy of the whole community. II
: intends to rebuild at once.
There is no need of little children beiI
9 tortured by scald head, eczema and SKI
arnntiona DeWitt's Witch HAZEL SalN
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

The effort in obedience to general
sentiment all over the State for the
Legislature to adjourn until April 18th,
the Senate adopting a resolution to
that effect, has not been seconded by
the House, which seems to like the
$500 day part of the business, and
so it goes, dragging its slow length
along. Voices for every other pur-
pose than this can be heard. 1t is
necessary for the commission of law
vers to have time to examine the laws
to adapt them to the new Constitution,
but It'll not necessary for the Legisla-
ture to spend 1925 a day to simply
wait indefinitely on the report of this
commission.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

MIR. F. G. Helbig, prominent drug
glst OF Lynchburg, Va, says: zone OF
our citizens was cured of rheumatism
OF two years standing, by one bottle
OF Chamberlain's Pain Balm" This
iniment isfamous for its cures of rheu-
matism; thousands have been delight
ed with the prompt relief which it af-
fortis. For sale by Clifton & Ray
mond's, SMYRNA Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed,
TO do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as we'll. 10
cleanse the system aud break up colds,
headaches and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use delightful liquid
laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made
by California Fig Syrup Co.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

Last Wednesday evening Smyrna
Lodge, 1. O. G. T., installed the fol-
lowing officers: Chas. H. Register, p.
C. T.; Alfred Tilghman, G. r.; Miss
Maggie Sisco, V. r.; Gilbert S. FAIRIES.
R. Sec; Miss Ella Shapley, a. Sec. !:
Mrs. L. c. Swinney, Financial Sec'v:
John Garner, Treas; Mrs. Garner.
Chap. Luther Tilghman, Mar. Mrs
r. V. Hynson, g.; VIM. FAIRIES, L. d.
A number of names were proposed
for membership, and a committee was
appointed to arrange for the annual
anniversary which takes place about
the 25th of March, it being the 18th an
niversary of Good Templerarv. insti-
tuted in 1885 by the late Rev Herman
Roe.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
EVerYhndY SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of g. C.. G. to-day; 10, -, 30 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

This is vendue month. Last week
was a busy one with Auctioneer Vel
don, a sale to call nearly every day,
and so it will be until the end Of the
month. The wonder with the most OF
people id how his throat holds out for
such hours of loud talking in the open
air. But he seems to come up fresh
every day. One thing, stock and ag-
ricultural articles ars selling well, and
what is more, they are nearer cash
sales than has been the case for some
years. In fact several of the sales
have been for cash only, and good
prices obtained. Good horses sell from
$50 to $40; and cows from $50 to $50.
The temperature last week was excel
lent for out door gatherings, and we
hope that those who have sales yet to
come off, will be equally fortunate.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

THE Century Club of Dover has be-
gun the agitation of public school re-
form-every child not physically or
mentally disabled shall attend the
public schools, unless educated by
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Some Of our business men say there
is a general Generalization of business
because of the tendency to cut rates.
The prices which for some years have
only been self sustaining, if that, in
all the departments of trade, are now
seemingly conducted SO as to leave no
profit or per chance living to the
merchant or workman. When it comes,
as has been stated by way Of illustra-
ton, that a purchaser if he wants only
three pounds of nails must have an es-
innate from several dealers, it is bring
ing business to an utter state OF de-
moralization.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

You can't afford to risk your life by al
lowing "A cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and a certain
cure are afforded by One Minute Cough
Cure, Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. J. W. Jones, Thurs
day evening, Feb, II, at 7.3O o'clock.
SEC.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Special Notice F!
MEGEAR & SON

Have just purchased some Special
Attractions for their February Sale,
which will go on sale Thursday, 18th,
at 8 A. NJ.
25 dozen Ladies' Fancy Handker-
chiefs, at sc each, worth Is and 25c.
30 pieces of Hamburg, all widths, at
One-half their value
dozen plain and fancy White
Aprons at - and 21c each.
Hemmed Pillow and Bolster Cases
and Sheets, good quality, at less than
cost of muslin.
10 dozen Ladies 25c regular-made
Hose at 17c.
% pieces TOrchon Lace, at half value.
Ladies Fancy Neckwear at Pic,
worth 35c.
Gents Rubbers, (clogs) at 19c.
Megear & Son, Main St.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

On account of the illness of the su-
perintendent, the Band of Hope enter
tainment will be postponed for a week
or ten days.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Frank Bailey is almost giving lum-
ber away. See his ad. T
For nobby ladies' gents and chill
dren's shoes, go to Pixies. Il
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
FOR RENT

A NINE-ROOM HOUSE on cor
ner of Mt. Vernon and Delaware
streets. Water in the house, with
sewerage. Apply to
GEO. ID. COLLINS,
21Gtf Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

The Aid Society of Severson's NJ. E.
Church, will have ''Pie Social" at the
home of Mr.. Presley Ford, on Friday
evening, Feb. 18th. All are invited to
come.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

There is no need of little children being
tortured by scald head, eczema and skin
eruptions. DeWitt's Witch HAZEL Salve
gives instant relief and cures permantly
Clifton q Raymond
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16
FOR RENT.

Two Houses on Mt. Vernon street
Possession March 1st, 1898.
Apply to
Miss E. PARROTT,
594 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

The Smyrna Creamery received 81,
44O pounds of milk last month, paying
IS cents per 100 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Smyrna Conclave, No. As, l. O. H.,
will have their installation of officers
tonight.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Winter returned last night with
fierce north wester, and the murcury
down this morning to % degrees.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

An interested party who has taken
the trouble to look into the matter
says there are 315 colored children of
school age hereabouts, and not room
for 100 of them in the school house.
Some days there is no school because
they havn't money to buy the fuel.
The further statement is made by the
same party that he has no knowledge
of a school house being built for them
by the State, yet after two years those
coming of age will lose their franchise
who cannot read and write.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

The public are respectfully invited
to attend the High School Literary
Exercises to be held in the Smyrna
Opera House, Feb. 18th. Beginning
promptly at 80 P. NJ.
nj F. TEFEvRE Soc
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

eye Graphophone Man." paid Bay
View School a visit last Friday, and
gave a very instructive entertainment.
An interesting feature was the repro
duction of songs sung by members of
the audience. Miss Elizabeth Cole and
Mr.. Hugh Mckay sang for the graph
ophone, which reproduced the song
very naturally.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Farmers in Serverson's neck are now
absorbed in the all important question
of moving. Many changes will be
made in this section this spring.
There seems to be scarcity of renta-
BILE farms, however, as some farmers
have no location yet.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Curled Gale, generally called "Brus-
sells Sprouts" was in market last week
grown by VIM. Hirons. This must
have grown in January for February
up till the middle of last week had
been cold and icy. The advent of
"spring greens" is always hailed with
delight as a release from icy bands.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

"Bad roads, was the general COM
plant last week. The frost was COM
ing out of the ground, and the roads
where the soil is light and dry usu-
ally, seems to have been "cut up the
most. The heavier soil of the Necks,
seems not to have suffered so much in
this regard. By Sunday, however, in
the absence of rain, the ground had
settled and dried, and but for the ruts,
would have furnished good travelling.
This is perhaps the "break up of the
winter, as far as deep freezing goes.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

In short time the season for plant
ing trees will be around. Jos. B.
FAIRIES in an advertisement elsewhere
gives notice of his readiness to supply
strawberry plants, peach, apple, pear,
cherry and ounce trees.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

The members of Leipsic NJ. E.
Church will hold an oyster supper and
festival on Friday and Saturday next.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Sneak thieves are greatly annoying
the residents of lower Main street. A
colored boy made the little daughter
of Mrs. James H. Clouds show him
where she kept the pocketbook while
the mother was out, getting $500, and
and Mrs. Thos. Mccoy had lot of
clothes that were hanging out after
washing, stolen from the line. Chick
ems and eggs are special objects of
these thieves.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Megear & Son have especial no.
tice" that interest purchases of dry
goods.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

A recent visitor to our town made
the remark "that he had seen no town
in the State of Delaware with worse
streets than Smyrna" The next mu-
nicipal administration should give this
their first attention.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

OFFICE:--Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Sunday was another of those fine
days that have characterized the Sab
baths of this winter. The temperature
was delightful, calling out those who
from age or infrmity have been shut
in the most of the winter.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

DR.. w. I. Ryan received postal
from the constable of Frederica yester-
day, ordering the arrest of Thomas
Doris, a negro. DR.. Ryan knew the
man but it appears that he lives in
town under the name of William Til
ler No cause for the arrest was
named on the postal and the negro is
in Jail await the arrival of the consta-
BILE.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

New CENTURY CLUB All ladies
who are interested and wish to be
charter members of the New Century
Club will meet at the Odd Fellows
Hall, Friday afternoon, Feb, 18th at
4 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

Don't take cold, but get your feet
protected at Pixies. His rubber goods
are just the thing for these damp,
frosty days. I
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

James jackson, who a month ago re-
signed his position ON the Str G. F.
Brady, has again accepted the same
position and has entered upon his du-
ties. Captain J. w. Watkins is uOw
in charge of the boat and will be until
q new cantain is appointed.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-16

w. G. Pierce advertises 25 head of
mules.
J. E. DeFord announces a reduction
in prices until March.