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Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
4Sth Wedding Anniversary.

A pleasant surprise was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Sisco, last Thursday
evening in honor of their forty-eight6
wedding anniversary. The evening
was spent in games, music, etc. The
bride and groom of forty-eight years
were presented with handsome clock.
also silver fish fork. DIR. Swinney
made the presentation speech. to
which Mr.. Sisco responded. The
guests were then invited to the dining
room and refreshments served about
midnight. The friends dispersed.
leaving their best wishes and compli.
ments of the season to Mr.. and Mrs.
Sisco. They had the wishes of all that
they would live to celebrate their
fiftieth anniversary.
Among those present were: Mrs.
VIM. Wright, Trappe, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. Cliff, MISS Kathryne Vansant,
Middletown; DIR. G. o. Swinney and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Webb, Mr..
and Mrs. John Garner, Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. John b. Webb, Mrs. Frank
Boyer. Mrs. A. Taylor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Garner, Mr.. Joseph
Wright, Sr., Mrs. Carrie Lassell, Mrs.
r. X. B@hmler, Misses Elizabeth
Grieves, Annie Mcdowell, Sallie
Jones, Sidney Garner, Ella Shapley,
Messrs. George Gooden, VIM. Norris,
VIM. Mcdowell, A.. Tilghman, and
VIM. Fries.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
KENTON.
EpwOrth League Rally to be Given on Fri
day Night.-Dr. S: p. Manshlp Moved
TO Denton.
,ecial Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENTON, Oct. 3.-The Ladies' Aid
Society held festival Friday and Sat-
urday nights. Proceeds to go toward
buying new pulpit furniture.
A Grand Rally of the Epworth
League will be held at the church
Friday evening at Z o'clock. Ad-
dresses will be made by Rev. Robt.
Roe and others. Recitations by Miss
Ella Pardee, Miss Bessie Johns and
others. After the exercises are over
at the church the company will be in
vited to the parsonage, where refresh.
ments will be served. Everybody in
vited to attend.
DIR. S. p. Manship moved very un,
expectedly to Denton, Md, this morn
ing. He will be greatly missed in this
vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
Correspondence to the Time
Keutou Personals Mr.

KentOn Personals. and Mrs. T. E.
Bailey have returned from visit in
Philadelphia. Miss Ella Cerrey, of
Clayton, spent and Saturday and Sun
day with Mrs. John Hilyard. Miss
Mollie R. Smith who has been enter
tanned by Miss Maggie Hutchinson,
has returned to her home in Whining
ton. J. P. Walker, who has been
quite sick, we are glad to say is out
again. Mrs. Samuel Hutchison, who
has been suffering with rheumatism, is
much improved, Mrs. E. B. Slaugh-
ter is on an extended visit to her son
in Philadelphia Rufus Hutch
ison, of Taylor's Bridge, spent Sunday
with his parents here.-Mr. John Gra-
ham and daughter, Kate, are visiting
his daughter in New York.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Hen Lee, the original Chinese laun-
dryman, doing business opposite the
Smyrna House, has reduced his rates,
as will be seen by his advertisement
elsewhere. He solicits the continued
trade of his patrons.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Every now and then somebody
makes the suggestion that farmers
ought to put their names in conspic-
uous place on their premises. The idea
is a good one, and, were it adopted, it
would make country drives and wheel
ing trips much more interesting.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

A number of farmers were ready and
only waiting for October and cooler
weather to get at their wheat seeding.
Most of them would doubtless have
been at it but for the heavy rain that
fell Monday. Some who seeded wheat
early last year, and were damaged by
the Hessian Fly, are waiting for cooler
weather.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Through the efforts of the Philadel-
phia and Smyrna Transportation Co,
a factory for pickles will beestablished
at Smyrna Landing the coming sea-
son.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Lady Durock, DIR. T. c.. Moore.'s s
fast young mare, won several races IN
the $50 class last week at COatesville,
Pa.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Democratic meeting are announced
for Cheswold, Saturday evening, and
CLAYTON on Tuesday evening.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Sisco & Son advertise the "Grand
Perfect Range" and claim it to be the
best cooking stove in the market.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Fifty sheep came down on the Van
Solver last night-25 for j. W. Webb
and 25 for J. A. Bottomley.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

This is the season of picking, skin
ming and boiling tomatoes. 1t is also
the season of picking, skinning and
cooking candidates Cor Office.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Tickets for Peace Jubilee Excursion
by Str. E. Van Solver, will be good
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Oct. oath, 25th and Goth, returning
Thursday. Oct. 81.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Str. Elizabeth Van Solver is carry
ing heavy freights both ways, canned
goods, baled salt hay, and mlscel!a-
3eous freight to Philadelphia, fertiliz-
ers, coal and store goods to Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The Calliopean notes of Counsel
mans factory whistle at the landings
is still awakening curious interest to
those not accustomed to its mournful
sounds. The first morning it blew,
(about five o'clock boy of the vicin-
ity who was out at the bara yard, ran
to the house, pale and with eyes di;
lated, announcing that a great and
fierce animal had escaped, he had heard
it down in the branch. 1t so happened
that an elderly lady, who is somewhat
deaf did not hear it until week or so
ago, when the wind was fresh from the
northeast She attributed its un-
earthly meanings to a case of night
mare in an adjoining room, and gave
her daughter, who was sound asleep a
vigorous shaking; the latter couldn't
but appreciate the kindness, but she
was familiar with the weird notes Of
Counselman's whistle, and didn't
thank it for being the means of being
snch an abrupt termination of an en-
| joyable morning nap.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
LaaIe. In Charge of eIenwoOd Cemetery,


There has been dissatisfaction for
some time over the way Glenwood
cemetery has been kept, and desire
that the ladies', with the tidiness that
characterizes them, should have charge
of it, but this has not taken definite
shape until the present time Last
evening while the Board of Trustees OF
the Nj. e. Church were holding a
regular session, a committee of four
ladies, representing the Mite Society,
waited on them with proposition
from that Society that the care of the
cemetery be passed over to them.
After brief talk as to their plans and
purposes this was readily granted, and
they will commence at once on the
work of putting and keeping it in
order. Their oversight viii embrace
everything but the sale of lots and
burning OF the dead. They will ex-
pect the cooperation of the lot owners
in annual expense account. GIenwood
Cemetery will doubtless hereafter pre-
sent very different appearance.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

On Thursday, DIR. William Rodney
Messick. of Georgetown, and Miss
Margaret West Lyons of Lewes, were
married at 10 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

william W. Deputy and Miss Kate
PognrI were married by the Rev. III.
H. Dunstein, in Milford, Thursday.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Old fashions in dress may be revived,
but no old-fashloned medicine can re-
place Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhna Remedy. For sale by
Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna, L. u.
Mason, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

H. & r. II. Denney have purchased
several car loads of very choice amber
wheat, to arrive this week. Farmers
wanting seed wheat will do well to
examine this lot.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Alfred Tilghman has word to say in
his advertisement to sportsmen.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

October the Goth has been selected
as the date when the Art and Drama
Committee of the Twentieth Century
Club will give their two comedies en-
titled: 'My Uncle's Will" and Wood
cocks Little Came" Rehearsels will
be given nightly in order to have it
on that date. The comedy: Hearts,
was first selected as the curtain raiser,
but has since been changed to "My
Uncle's Will" The cast has not been
fully decided upon.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Miss Elizabeth G. Lattomus opened
her fall and winter Millinery stock to
the public, last Friday and Saturday.
Her window display with it's mirror
effect was fine, and showed some very
handsome hats in the best possible
manner. The store was also tastefully
trimmed. Miss Lattomus has g large
and handsome stock of goods, and
Judging from the crowd in attendance
this display was greatly appreciated.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Steam Barge Anna and Mary arrived
to-day with 5000 bus. oysters shells
from Baltimore for town of Smyrna.
Soon as unloaded she will go to Will
mington for load of Fertilizer for L..
M Price.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
WASHING RETURNED EvERv pAv
t7I' - 10 70 AUN
Men's Duck Pants 90

work taken on every day of the week and
Tsturned the third or fourth day thereafter.
over free of charge. -0
70 N9 allowance for clothes said to be
los. unless reported within "a hours after
delivery, Family Clothes large and small
pieces, 90 to 75c per dozen. Rough dry. 35
70 Doc. Clothes will be called for and sent
nome free of charge. No articles delivered
days will be sold. " "
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The Executive Committee of the
Twentieth Century Club will meet at
the club room Thursday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Clothes of every description neatly done
up III a nrst-class manner. Best of care
taken IN washing and superior neatness in
uoing up, clothing. l do my work better
ana quicker than any other Laundry in the
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

For a good stew, pan, fry or raw OF
Oysters, go to Stevenson's, on Main
Street. Also by the quart or gallon.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The Brady Steamboat Company will
give the public an opportunity to enjoy
the Peace Jubilee in Philadelphia on
October the Goth and 27th, by reducing
the fare to rs cents round trip, tickets
being good for any time during that
week.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Mcdonnell Encampment, No. 9, 1.
o. o. F., elected the following officers
on Tuesday evening last: G. P, Harry
B. Grieves; H. P, John r. Cameron;
S. W, Geo. NJ. Stevenson; J. W., j.
Fletcher Truax; Scribe, E. NJ. Fowler; /;
Treasurer, Joseph Wright; Trustees
for one year, Geo. NJ. Stevenson, E.
NJ. Fowler and Joseph Wright.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The hail storm Monday of last week,
seems to have done its most effective
destruction in a belt across from the
Galley" by way of Brenford, includ-
ing the farms of James H. Reynolds
and VIM. A, Stevens in the first named,
and near the latter the tomato patches
of Reuben Ford, BENZ. Wallace, J. H.
Donovan, W. H. hurty, Alex. Darrah,
John Wood and others. These patches,
numbering in the aggregate good
badly as to be abandoned. Even the
leaves were cut from the sweet potato
vines.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
DEL, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the.town it represents and the
State of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Rdffor and prOnrietOr
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05
RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, il
Associate Editor.

TERMS-SU per annum. II
paid strictly in advance s1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADyERTIsEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town 1t rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which 1t
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate OF 90
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
OF transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A special
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisementS.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Not twithstanding the drought of the
summer, John H. Hoffecker is meet
ing his expectations in the canning
business, The 300,0 900 cans provided
nave been filed and another car load
OF nearly 1000 are now being used,
and should the frost hold off week or
two longer, another car load NAV have
to be ordered. The effect of the hail
is materially felt at the canneries.
Daniel Thompson, on the Jos. r.
Jefferson farm, lost about eighteen
tons; Jonn Y. Thompson, on the VIM.
stevens farm, about twenty tons; Jo-
seph Lightcap had a very vigorous
patch of over three acres that was lust
cleverly beginning to ripen, cut to
pieces, and besides those named in
another item, there were doubtless
others who suffered from the large
hailst0nes.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Rev. L. w. Layfeld is still contin
uing the extra meetings at Friendship
M. E. church. He will preach every
night this week. The meetings are
largely attended with evidences of
awakening interest as the services con-
tinue
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The high east wind and threatened
storm of Sunday was the northern
verge of storm that swept the lower
coast. A West Indian cyclone pre-
vailed at Savannah, Georgia, aud for
eighteen hours the wind blew steadily
from fifty to seventy miles an hour.
The lowlands for miles aronnd Savan--
nah are submerged. The city escaped
with comparatively little damage. The
loss of property among the Sea Islands
of the Georgia and South Caroline
coasts was very heavy, and it is feared
with less of life. The heavy showers
that fell here Monday afternoon were
probably from the same storm.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

If you have not purchased your Fall
suit, remember that Thomas Mccoy
formerly of this town, is with E. o.
Thompson's Sons, Tailors and Import
ers, 1888 Chestnut street, and is in a
position to serve your interests largely.
See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The singing class of Mr.. Richard
Welton to learn the Tonic Sol Fa
Method has grown to such size that he
has deemed it expedient to divide it,
the second class to be composed of
those who are apt scholars and learn
rapidly.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The Messrs. Prettyman of the
Smyrna Shirt & Hosiey Factory have
distance phone. This is the only one in
connection with Delaware & Allan
tic line. During the past week
a gang Of men of that company
have been replacing the poles
along the state line with new
and longer ones. They have passed
through this town and are working
down the State.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Smyrna is to have another Chinese
Laundry. Wing Wah comes here
from POcomoke City, Md, and will
open business in the old Frank Reiman
stand, opposite the Post Office. He
does colors for 2 cents each, cuffs
cents a pair, and shirts 10 cents each.
See his advertisement and get his
rates.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

The first week of October has been
very much like summer, the mercury
getting up into the eighties. Cooler
weather is announced, however, that
will doubtless drop the temperature
down to its normal condition.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Rev. C. A. Hill received telephone
message near midnight Saturday that
his mother in Wilmington had been
taken suddenly i'll (an attack of par
alysis) to come at once, which he did,
taking the first train after midnight.
This led to his absence from his
church here on Sunday, Rev. Thos.
II. Haynes taking the pulpit on an
hours notice in the morning, and
Rev. E. HI. Hynson preaching at
night. Mr.. Hill did not return home
until this morning. The attack
proved slight one, fortunately,
and the condition of his mother is
hopeful.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

At meeting of Morning Star Lodge,
No. 6, L. o. o. F., of this town, held
on Friday evening last. the following
officers were elected: N. g., Charles
II. Register; V, g., NJ. V. Ford; R. S.,
W. 7. Collins; p. s., Geo. NJ. Steven
son; Treasurer, Joseph Wright; Host,
John r. Cameron; Trustees for one
year, JOS. E. Carter, J. Fletcher Truax
and Jos. H. Wright. These officers
will be enstalled on Friday evening
next.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

Deputy Sheriff Downs was in town
Monday afternoon for the double pur-
pose of serving Inspectors summons
to complete the count of the election
in this county two years ago, next
Tuesday being the day named by the
Superior Court, and for the panel of
the Petit Jurors for the fall term of
the Kent County COurt-the oath inst.
Smyrna times., 1898-10-05

In order to give increa sed facilities
for passenger trade, twelve free berths
are now in course of construction on
the Str. Elizabeth Van Solver, VIM.
Evans, of Smyrna, during the work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-25
STEAMSHIP TACOMA
CHANGES HER REGISTER
Stars and Stripes Replace the Union
Jack-First Case of the Kind
. on the Coast

TACOMA, Oct. 24-The steamship Ia
coma of the Northern Pacific Steam
ship Company was formally transferred
from British to American registry, with
her home port at Tacoma, to-day. Five
thousand people stood on the ocean dock
to listen to speeches on the significance
of the event and TO see the British en-
sign lowered and the Stars and Stripes
take its place.
The change of register is significant.
This is the first time an English vessel
has changed from British to American
register on the Pacific Coast and the nrst
time an English flag has been lowered in
these waters.
The steamship Victoria of the Northern
Pacific Company's TacOma-Oriental meet
is in port and will be surveyed in Few
days preparatory to changing her regis
ter. All the other vessels of the line are
to follow
Permission to assume American register
was granted by Congress last July, but
the English Government forbade the
as it might be construed as a
breach of neutrality. With the signing
of the protocol all objection ceased and
the owners of the vessels quickly made
for securing American reg
lister.
1t is believed in shipping circles that
the Northern Pacific Steamship Company
is preparing its vessels for the Manila
trade when the Philippine Islands are an
nexed. If the American shipping laws
apply to that trade only vessels. flying
the American flag may engage IN the
trade between ports on the Pacific Ocean
and Hawaii and Manila.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-25
PROTOCOL HAS MADE
MANY CUBAN PATRIOTS

HAVANA, CyIba, Oct. A.-The Span
ish and American Commissioners ex-
changed documents to-day, all relat-
ing to routine matters. In regard to
the sale of bronze guns, I am informed
by General Parade that no final de-
cision has been received from Wash
ington.
The French transport Cherebon left
to-day with eighty officers and 900 sol
diers for Cadiz. The transports now
here will carry nearly 400 troops from
Gibara this week.
Captain Page and Major Amy went
troubling the insurgents. From all
parts of the island come reports that
the insurgents are becoming FESTIVE
and impatient. A significant fact is
that the number of Cuban warriors
now in the field is nearly double the
number to be found when fighting was
going on. In the words of General
Ducasse, the protocol made many pa
triots." Food is scarce and the ten
sion is trying to the nerves of the men
who expected before this to be enjoy
ing the fruits Of victory won by the
Americans. Unless the United States
makes a show of force soon the opin-
ion of those best informed is that the
insurgents may precipitate trouble.
For this reason the commission is anx-
ious that some warshIps return 10 Gu
ban waters. General Butler recently
wrote to the President, explaining the
whole situation and advising that war
ships be sent here, making it possible
to hold the soldiers back until Deem
no
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-25
MET DEATH
BENEATH HIS
LOCOMOTIVE
A Fatal Train Wreck
Near Santa Barbara.
SEVERAL CARS DEMOLISHED
ENGINEER DAVIS KILLED AND
FIREMAN BERRY HURT.
Four Carloads of Cattle Smashed and
MANY of the ANIMALS Persisted
or Had to BE
Slaughtered.
SEVERAL CARS DEMOLISHED
ENGINEER DAVIS KILLED AND
FIREMAN BERRY HURT.
Special Dispatch to The Call

SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 4.-Ensl-
neer Harry Davis, killed; FIREMAN
Hugh Berry, badly injured; t1Ve cars
demolished. twelve head of cattle kllIeu
and MANY more injured, and the ran
road track torn up for a distance Oh
several hundred feet was the result oI
80 oils Of the Southern Pacific spread
ing late yesterday afternoon near Ia
mulOS.
special Sunday night freight tram
of twelve cars, four containing catl1e'
one oil car, two cars filed with nay
and the rest empty, was sweeping
down the Santa Clara River valley
from Saugus, coming toward Santa
Barbara. Five miles east OF Camulos
the train reached a sharp curve to the
right, on the top of a high embank-
ment. Suddenly the train came to a
stop. and the conductor and brakeman
jumping out found the engine lying on
it's side with an oil tank car reared over
it, several cars piled up behind ana IN
the ruins the body Of Harry Davis, the
engineer. AS they stood there Fireman
Hugh Berry crawled out from under
the wreck, suffering from broken Leg
a broken hip, ribs and internal injuries
He was also badly scalded by the boil
ing water and steam which poured on
him from the engine boiler. II is be-
lieved that when the engine left the
track Engineer Davis closed the throt-
tie and put on the emergency airbrake.
He then jumped, landing all right, but
was struck Immediately afterWard by
the tender and oil tank car, which must
have passed completely over him. He
received a blow on the chest which
killed him instantly. The fireman
stayed in the engine and went over
with it. His escape from death is lit
tie less than miraculous.
train hand was sent to flag ap-
preaching trains and to wire to Saugus
for an extra engine. At about that
time the incoming passenger train had
entered Saugus and Immediately the
engine was sent to the wreck and took
back the dead. engineer and wounded
fireman.
Harry Davis was 80 years old and an
engineer of long experience. He was
single and lived with his sister, Miss
Helen w. Davis, and his brother at 100
West Ann street, Los Angeles.
Hugh Berry, the fireman, is married.
He lives at 1T East Elmyra street, Los
Angeles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-25
POLITICS ABOVE LAW In
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
How the Matthews Murder Case Is
Being Put Off Until After


SAN JOSE, Oct 24-Politics is above
the majesty of law in Santa Clara Coun-
ty, and just now certain politicians are
interfering with the Superior Court. John
Matthews, the drunken constable OF Mil
pitas, who shot and killed Henry Hopken
on June 2S last, has number OF fnfuen-
tial friends, and they are doing everything
possible to postpone his trial until the
crime is forgotten. The case has been set
for trial four times before Judge Lor1gan,
and each time a continuance has been
granted This morning the case was
granted continuance until November III,
two days after election. This delay was
allowed on the presentation OF a doctor
certificate that Attorney Burchard' couh-
sci for Matthews, was i'll.
These frequent continuances are caus-
ing much comment from the people. IL Is
nearly four months since Matthews COM
mitted his crime and he has not been
who is aiding in the prosecution; stated
this morning that men nad peen
to see him to get his consent TO announcer
postponement They had come at the re-
quest of George Y Bol1inger, Democratic
nominee for Sheriff. Certain men nag
agreed to support Bollinger for SherlfI II
he would secure a postponement Oh Inc
trial The same proposition had also been
made to District Attorney Harrington,
and these two candidates have evidently
been using their influence, because II is
impossible to bring Matthews to trial A
large block of votes at Milpltas is the re-
ward to be given them.
Matthews crime was horrible one.
On the night of the killing he was drunk
His buggy was tied in front OF a salooI
on the Mlpitas road. A tramp stole MS
coat and whip from the rig and ne start
ed in pursuit of the thief. A mile down
the road he overlook Hopken, l9-year-
old boy, who was visiting in the vicinity,
and driving up alongside of him shot him
down in cold blood.