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Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
CHESWOLD.
Opening OF School Threatened Strike of
the Pole Element at the Cannery-
Local and Personal.

Special COrrcsD0ndeacc 10 the Smyrna Times
CHEswoLD, Sept. 5. - Our streets
were enlivened this morning with
children on their way to school with
bright, smiling faces to resume their
studies for the year. With them its
the happy part of life's battles while
preparing for greater ones to follow.
The wagon loads of tomatoes going
through to the Assau Baines Can
merry and the clouds of dust rising
above them were surely in evidence
to-day
Miss Lottie Shahan, Secretary of
our Junior League, has announced a
Watermelon Social, to be held on
VIM. S. Cantwell's lawn, Thursday
evening.
Rev. Edwin Gardner preached a
temperance sermon last Sunday morn
ing which was pleasing in the fact
that he left off the usual stale, tiresome
figures and statistics in presenting
this subject and instead dealt with il
IN the light of Bacchus on the throne
of lniquity to whom church members.
voters, society, philanthropists. &c.
are bOwing and hold allegiance. The
sermon, which was strong in presen-
tatlon, was based upon the 10th verse
of the 31st Psalm. The pulpit stand
was dressed in the American flag with
u large bow of white ribbon and choice
flowers about the chancel made up the
decorations.
street preacher named johnson
somewhat surprised but held crowd
on our streets last Saturday evening.
While he talked somewhat at random
and with tremOr of voice as if appeal-
ing to the emotional, some good things
were uttered, especially that on mans
relations and dealings with each other
might well have been stored ND by
his audience for future practice.
The Pole help in our cannerv
threatened a stubborn strike last Sat
urday, but their grievances were soon
healed when their employers were
understood.
Personal.-Mrs. Mary Boyce, of Lau-
rel, is visiting her son, ID. H. Boyce.
Miss Alice Gooden, of Willow Grove,
IS visiting Mrs. Charles Clark. Miss
Sheppard, of Camden, is visiting Miss
sue Cooper, near Ckeswold. Mrs. A.
Dannenhauer, son William and daugh-
ter Dora, spent few days last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Dannen-
hauer.-Mr. Fred Williams has re-
turned from Rehoboth. Mr.. Vansant.
Of Milllington, was a guest Sunday at
the home of @. Boggs. Miss Grace
Moore has returned from visit to her
sister, Mrs. DIR. Pleasanton, at Mil
ford:-W. F. Assau and family. of
baltimore. are spending the cannin@
season in Cheswold- Miss Elsie lack,
son spent a few days last week with
relatives in Cheswold. Rp~ w"
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
Plenty of Candidates

Never before in the history of the
Republican and Democratic parties
has there been so many candidates in
the field. This has been made pos
sible by the adoption of the new Con
stitution. Wilmington is now allowed
two State Senators, where under the
old constitution one Senator was
allowed. Seven Senatorial districts
two Senators are allowed Wilmington
and five from the county, In Kent
county, five Senatorial districts. and
in Sussex. county, five Senatorial dis
tricts. The State is divided into thirty-
five Representative Districts froD,
each of which shall be chosen bv fba
qualified electors thereof one renra-
sentative. In New Castle county thara
shall be fifteen representative districts
siye; IN Kent county ten representa-
tive districts, numbered from one fo
ten lnclnslve; and in Sussex countw
ten representative districts, numbered
from one to ten inclusive. The STATE
- y also hereby divided into Seventeen
oenatoriai districts. from each of
U,re Inlcn snail be chosen by the qualified
electors thereof, one Senator. ou
oection ., page IL of the new Comet;
luton says: No person shall he a ra,e
Lesentative during the time for Will
ne snail have been elected he -ton o,l
polnted to any civil office under this
H'ate; NO person can take his saat ;n
tne House of Representatives or San =,
nee VINO can not take an oath that ba
mas not paid any money for the nnr1
pose OF being elected Puh-
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

THERE is a gratifying disposition on
the part of the authorities at Washing
ton to muster out and send to their
homes the citizen soldiery. One of
the means is by extended furloughs,
one of the best remedies for those suf-
fering from ''homesickness."
The process is slow, and somewhat
iustifable impatience is shown by
some regiments that their names are
not added to the list; but the result
will be to release very soon a great
part of the volunteers Gen. Lees
corps is marked for service in Cuba,
and there must be large force in the
Philippines for long time while in
Porto Rico also a considered garrison
must be maintained. But the greater
part of the volunteers will soon be able
to lay down their weapons, doff their
uniforms and resume ordinary lif e.
There is something very striking in
the case with which this reabsorption
of great army into the body of the
people is accomplished.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
Visit from a Former Pastor
The following note from Doroheste,
cOuntV eXnlains itsalf.

The following note from Dorchester
county explains itself:
Rev. Mr.. Layfield, a former pastor
OF East New Market, now residing in
Smyrna, Del, has revisited his for
mer field of labor, and is spending
MS vacation as guest of VIM. Reid
ana wife at their charming country
seat, which is located Immediately on
the Drlny waters of the classic Chop
tanK. Nowhere on the broad stretch
OF that majestic river is there a more
beautiful frontage or finer bathing
shore Here the salt, pure and re-
freshlng air from the Chesapeake, the
noblest bay on the American conti-
nent' blends in harmony with the
waters OF the Choptank. 'Tis here
with this location stands, and has
STOOD for century, the old homestead,
looking out upon the broad expanse
into the bay, the historic "Vue de
Ldn." 'Tis here, within these ancient
walls and amid its charming environ
ments has the former pastor and fam
lily been invited to spend their sum-
mer outing, and whatever nature may
have failed to have done to contribute
to their pleasure and enjoyment, their
KIND and generous host and hostess
Will supply with kind and generous
hand.
But, as ''public men are public prop
erty," as soon as it was known that
their former pastor was thus domi-
ciled, he was waited upon and impor-
tuned to preach at the appointment he
had so acceptably filled in the past.
and however short the notice given,
ence. The sermon was masterly
effort, and made us think of old times.
We wish him pleasant outing and a
safe return.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
KENT DEMOCRATS.
County Ticket and Candidates fOr the Leg
isIature Nominated at Dover Yesterday.

1SIdtuTe NOUiindttu III DOf6T IeSteTudy.
Democrats from all parts of Kent
county assembled in Dover yesterday
at their first county convention under
Delaware's new constitution. The
spirited contest over the individual
county offices and decided rural OPP
position to Senator Gray's reelection
made a continual hum and rush among
the delegates and workers outside the
Opera House.
John ID. Hawkins, county chairman,
called the meeting to order, and for
temporary chairman George A. Mil
lingtOn, of Dover, was chosen, with
Ct. Davis Brown, of Smyrna, us sec
retary.
r. Y. Wallen's boom for Clerk of
the Peace nomination, which had such
q strong impetus at the Duck Creek
Hundred Primary Election, fell fiat.
All he could muster was eight votes,
and seeing his fate he would not turn
over his small strength to Kenton
Hundreds choice, in David Reese.
AS result both were defeated
The First District. comprising Duck
Greek Hundred, is in a deadlock over
a choice for Senatorial nomination,
the contest being between w. f. Hall,
Of Smyrna, and Stephen Slaughter,
Dover. Is was left for the County
Committee to settle.
Following is the ticket nominated:
Sheriff, John W. Emery, of Fred
erica.
Coroner, Peter =. Collins, of Smyrna.
Clerk of the Peace, William Virden,
of West Dover.
County Treasurer, William Dyer, of
East Dover.
Senators, George H. Gildersleeve.
Robert II. Lewis, DIR. George Pleasan-
ton, deadlock in First district be-
tween w. E. Hall and Stephen Slaugh-
ter.
Representatives, Willard q. Pierce,
DIR. +. F. O'Day, William S. Jester,
j. f.. Fluke, Samuel NJ. Tavlor, James
B. Clark, David Vineyard, Elwood c.
Killen, Joshua Bennett, Jr, Cecil c.
Fulton.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
Farewell Party to Miss Moore.

The young friends of Miss Mary
Moore, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Allen Moore, gave her a delightful
party on Thursday evening last, at her
home on west Commerce Street. The
occasion was given as farewell. Miss
Moore will soon leave with her parents
to make her home in Baltimore, and
these young friends realizing they are
soon to lose her from their Jolly circle,
thought it compliment to pay her a
parting tribute of their esteem and
goodwill.
The porch was decorated with few
lanterns, but all the artificial decora-
tions they could make was thrown into
mere shadows beside the glorious rays
of Queen Luna. In this respect the
night was most beautiful, typical
summer night. The temperature being
warm they did not confine themselve
to indoor pleasures, but rather took
the beauty of the moon by going out
on the back lawn in the rear of Miss
Moore's home. Here it was that thew
INDUCED in games of all sorts for sew
eral hours. They made everything
merry about them, and their laughter
and jollity attracted much attention
- AOhA pAOoO peAoSAhS n.y.
The weather was so hot that the tai
ent of the party was not brought out
in a specially arranged program of
speech making and music. They found
more pleasure in seeking coZey re-
treats and keeping cool. The only di-
version outside of few games, was
some banjo solos by Charlie Will
liams.
Those present were: Miss Fayetta
Wilson, Baltimore, Md; the Misses
Ethel and Marion Rogers, Clayton;
Miss Josephine Ashmead, German
town, Pa; Misses Helen Collins, Mar
ion Start, Beulah HAZEL, Fannie Tay-
lor, Blanch HAZEL, Eva Corkran,
Emma HAZEL, Mabel Hudson. Messrs.
Cummins Speakman, A. Lee Clifton,
Charlie Williams, Reynolds Stevenson,
Mariner Beckett, Ralph Stevenson, j.
Allison Start, Harvey w. FAIRIES, Her
man Pierce, Harry Layfield, Homer
Lewis, McKendree Williams, and
Herman Robinson.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

There is much averae criticism on
the action of the Town Council in or
dering the trees around the standpipe
cut down. 1t comes from people all
over town, and especially by the rail-
road employees, who find it a solace
and comfort during the hot summer
days. To them it is pleasant retreat
during their leisure hours. Outside of
this fact it gives an added
beauty to that part of the town
and IN certain way relieves
the uncomely effect Of the tall stand
pipe. It would seem that they would
have gotten the wishes of the citizens
in the matter. True the roots of the
silver poplars are very annoying to the
sewer and fushtanks, and the Council
in devising @ way to prevent this an
noysnce probably had no other thought
in view when they voted to cut them
down. But the wish of the citizen
taxpayer is supreme, and the duty of
each councilman N to serve them in
the Office to which they were elected.
Ii is probable that arI effort will be
made to stay the action of the Street
Committee until reraonstrance can
be heard before the Council
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

lowed to drag, the sport grows with in
terest from one line to another, as the
sinkers are drawn up.
1t was for such sport that a jolly
party was made up on Monday to spend
the day there. A canopied peach
wagon was used for transportation on
this occasion and plenty of wholesome
provisions were taken along. The
party was an extremely congenial one
and the days outing was most heartily
enjoyed. Nearly three bushels of
crabs were caught. Those who com
posed the party were: Miss Bertha
Smithers, Miss Mary Anthony. Miss
Katherine Beckett, Miss Edith Beck.
Messrs. Walton NJ. Busteed, John Le-
Fev1e, r. d. Hoifecker, Jr. ,and Craw-
ford Stevens. Henry Janney was also
a pleasant acquisition to the above
named party.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

THE acknowledgement of LIEUT.. Col.
Henry before committing suicide that
he forged the report that convicted and
sent Capt. Dreyfus to Devils Island
in solitary Punishment, has brought
France to the verge of military crisis
that has shaken the nation. The peo-
pie who clamored against Dreyfus be-
cause he was jew, are now demand
ing a new trial and believe now what
ZOla said was true. Madame Dreyfus
argues that Henry's admission of forg-
cry deprives his deposisions and acts
of all weight and concludes her appeal
by calling upon NJ. Sarrien to listen to
the voice of Public opinion and put an
end to the punishment of loyal and
innocent man.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

AS this is the time for selecting
candidates for the public suffrance,
the following from cOtempOrary is
pertinent:
So far as the EUery EUening is con-
cerned, it has this advice to offer to
the people: Vote for the best men for
the Legislature, regardless of their
political connections. If the Republi-
can nominee in the district containing
a Republican majority proves to be a
jman unfit for the responsible office OF
legislator, defeat him. II, in Demo
cratic district the politicians relying
upon the majority as their protection,
nominate an unfit candidate, turn him
down at the polls. The character, the
standing and the fitness of the candi-
dates should in all instances be the
test when it comes in voting.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The proposition of the Gar of Rus
sia for the partial disarmament in Eu-
rope produced a surprise such as the
respective Governments have not had
for long time. The opinions in the
main expressed, however, were that
the proposition was premature.
France especially, wants first to get
Alsac and Lorraine back before reduc-
ing the army, but in England the note
was received with sympathy. The
Marquis of Salisbury is away, but
when he returns it is believed he will
hail with satisfaction and delight the
Cars initiative, assuring him of the
determination of Her Maiesty's advis-
ers to cooperate heartily in prOmot =
ing his great aim.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

HORACE G. Knowles, David T. Mar
vel, Henry G. Conrad, William Law
ton and Holstein Harvey called on
Gov. Tunnel IN Dover, and urged him
to endeavor to have the First Della
ware Regiment mustered out of SER
vice. The Governor has already been
in communication with the War De-
partment concerning the matter and
will use his efforts to have the troops
sent home.
If there is any active, honorable SER
vice that the government desires of
the Delaware soldiers now at Camp
Meade, Pa, our boys will be glad to
perform it. Otherwise, there is no
doubt that all prefer to come home.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
A Days Sport at Grabbing.

AT point called FLOATING Bridge"
ON the overfowed meadow lands in the
rear of Collins Beach, there are
enough crabs to supply all the parties
that go there. There have been num-
Der of such parties to seek this delight
full place and they have come away, in
nearly every case, with all the crabs
that they wanted. FLOATING Bridge
is an ideal location for such sport.
While the sun has penetrating rays,
you almost lose sight of the fact by the
gentle breezes that blow there. In
TACT you are in position to catch the
breeze from every quarter, if any blows
az all. The bridge is reached by a
Doat. Here 1t is that crabs bite plenti-
tuiiy all day long. Time ia never al
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
Resolutions OF Respect.

Inc following preamble and resolutions
are from Gen. w. 5. Hancock Post No oo
~ ~. a. H.; ON the death of Comrade Tbom"s, so,
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almiaht, :,
ana supreme Ruler of the UNIVERSE ~ l.y ~
move from his labors here below o,,r be re-
l9heu 9 comrade, suddenly calling him bv
ms omnlpotent will to the blessed d.. poS
above, therefore be it "ieSseu Fost
n, heSOSeed. That we, the members of o.,
W. W., :: Hancock Post, No. 80, g. A. R. SIN sim
eGerely mourn the sudden disruption ~ Slnr nI-
hnTTlenndship In the death of Comrade Tbon,aa
i,i iMicDD9wel; keeping in tender remembraIoe ,,,'e
ms ms hdelity and devotion to his country aaeS and
hssotoed That the Charter of our Post
~, ne araped IN mourning for a period of of
'Iy sIhirty Gays IN respect TO the memory of onr
hesotecd, That these resolutions he s,,roo =
~ ~ 5he minutes of our Post and Furnished
% the family and copy be sent tn t.,'itIe tbe
SMYRNA TIMES and Smyrna cal for n nubi;9 III
j. G. GARNER,
Nf1W CHARLES ARCHER,
Il. DAVIS,
Committee
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

FROM the fact that the great effort of
politicians to keep men in line is to
secure the offices for themselves rather
than for the public good, makes the
following from the hde.r a very ap-
prOpriate paragraph;
''The bane of the party everywhere
is the professional politician who, in
the very midst of blatant prOtestatiOns
as to his lifelong allegiance and de-
votion to the interest of his party, is
secretly pulling the wires of the pri-
mary and convention to secure the
nomination of men whom he can con-
troll"
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The order to muster out 90,000 or
more of the volunteers now in the field
is the natural sequence Of the termi-
nation of the war with Spain. Includ
ing the regulars our army now num-
bers more than $500 The most of
the volunteers, now that they are not
needed in the field to fight, desire to
return home.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

CONSPICUOUS HONOR. - Professor
John b. Moore of Kent county, Della
ware, son of DIR. John A. Moore of
FELTON,, and brother -in-law of Thomas
@. Roe of Dover, has been appointed
to the honorable post of Secretary of
the American branch of the Peace Com
mission, which is to assemble in
Paris on Oct. 1, to settle the terms of
peace between Shis country and Spain.
Mr.. Moore was the Assistant Secretary
of State during Mr.. Cleveland's ad-
ministration, and has retained the
same position under President Nc
Kinley. Delaware has reason to be
pround of John b. Moore in the mag
nificent record he has made.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
Try AlIen,s Ennt En.n-

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen ner-
vous and hot, and get tired easily. If YOU
have smarting feet or tight shoes, Try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous spots
Relieves cOrns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen 5.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

II wouldn't take $4,000 and he with
cut the course" says A. Fl. Grosb
1ookkeeper, North East. Md. in cata'
logue OF Goldey ComI and Shorthand
college, Wilmington, Del. Send for
catalogue. (See adv.l
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

DELAWARE GRAND ARMY CASprpAre.
-Apout 90 members of the Depart.
ment OF Delaware Grand Army of the
Republic, will leave Wilmington Mon
day, 10 attend the National Encamp-
ment az Cincinnati. They will en-
dehyor to elect Daniel Ross National
Junior VICE Commander. The Della
wareans will have a badge containing
a Delaware peach, With the inscriptioni
delaware, G.. "A. r.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The first autumnal month came in
like neither lion nor lamb, but like
camel on the burning sands of the
desert.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Chas. L. Cruson, of ofBustletown, Pa,
died suddenly this morning in Thor
oughfare Neck. He was down buy
ing cattle.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07
fHE SMYRNA TIMES.
SnzYTn0, DeI.,

FICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Hicks, the weather prophet, pre-
diets many storms in September.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Monday was Labor Day." and the
banks were closed in recognition of it,
but the farmers and trades s-people of
this section do not take any account of
If
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The clergymen of Wilmington are
making a determined effort for an
early business closing in that city.
Early closing has worked we'll in Dover
and Smyrna, only it is thought that a
mistake was made here in exeeptine
Wednesday evening. Merchants saw
they could just as we'll close ON this
night as well as any other. for no bus-
mess is done after eight O'Clock. and
this being the case and the further fact
remaining that it is prayer meeting
night at all the churches. those who
want to attend the latter, the CLERGY
think, ought to have the untrammelIed
privilege Of doing so.
The last being the first Sunday in
September, was naturally the initial
day for the Fall work, presumino of
course that the hot weather was over
Such, however, unfortunately proved
not to be the fact. Like the five or
six days preceding it, Sunday proved
TO be one of the hottest DAYS of the
year. Lassitude and comfort-seeking
was the dominant feature on all sides.
fact manifested at the churches,
where the seats were only about half
usually Fall weather, was not what the
pulpit expected, nor will it be while
torrid heat remains. BY next Sunday
it may be very different.
An excursion to Washington Park
will be given tomorrow, Thursday, Sep
tember Sth, under the auspices of
Johnson's Cornet Band. The Steamer
Elizabeth Van Solver has been char
tered for the occasion and will leave
Smyrna Landing on the above date at
o'clock q. M; returning leaving
Washington Park at IL p. m. A street
parade will he given in this town on
the evening previous. Concerts will be
given on the boat. Everybody go and
have good time. Washington Park,
besides it's wonderful electric fountain,
offers many attractions. Secure your
tickets from members of the band or at
the Philadelphia Il Smyrna Transpor-
tation Company Round trip, 80
cents.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

E. A. Evans, of Cheswold, Del, has
700 bushels of corn on the cob to dis
pose of before he cribs his new corn.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Joseph Cubbage, colored, who had
been arrested for stealing chickens
from John r. Cameron, got away from
officer Pratt Saturday night and es-
capaed.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The first entry under the new month
on the calendar is: "Prepare for the
fall trade"
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The "peet" of the reed bird can be
plainly heard at night in its migratory
fight.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Mrs. Henrietta Tschudy had night
blooming cereus plant that last evening
developed nine blooms, making 21 in
all, for the season. Mrs. J. E. Carter
had plant that also came out last
night, having four blooms.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The Smyrna Depot is undergoing
some outside improvements by fresh
coat of paint. 1t would be a great deal
more credit to the town and highly
commendable to the P. w. & B. Rail
road Companyif they would tear down
the old structure and build a new and
modern building with better improve
ments and conveniences to its patrons
Smyrna surely gives the Delaware Di-
vision enough support to receive some
recognition.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

George W. Gordon had a water
melon on sale last week which weighed
55 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Tomatoes now being received by the
canneries are of fine size and quality.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Next Sunday is the day set by the
congregation of Centennial church to
pay off the Indebtedness. They have
secured Rev. G. A. Hill to preach the
afternoon sermon. A former pastor,
Rev. J. X. Adams will preach
in the morning and Rev. W. H.
Thomas who will be remembered will
preach at night.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

The output of the Klondike gold
mines for 1898, is now placed at $11,
100000.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-07

Mrs. Maria Smith gives notice that
she will have a car load of ice in day
or two. Her failure to get ice regu-
iarly the past week has been caused by
the demand in Wilmington and Ches-
ter for home consumption, thus pre-
venting the manufactures there to
furnish outside trade. The demand
has necessitated a raise in price and
Mrs Smith is obliged to raise her
price a I of q cent per pound making 2
of a cent instead of J a cent. T