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Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

A WILNINGTON paper, in speaking
Of the adjournment of the Superior
Court to the May term says:
This session has disposed of consid-
erable business, the practice now being
Of either putting the cases on trial or
having them stricken from the docket.
Lawyers are required to handle their
business with more dispatch then for
years past and if their cases are con
tinued, they are required by the Court
to give good and sufficient reasons for
them. With the Multiplicity of law
yers, it is a wonder that One-half of
them find anything to do. This is one
reason why numerous damage suits in
the past has been instituted in our
Courts and why several large manu-
featuring concerns have closed their
plants in our city and located else
where. Every man should have JUS
tice meted out to him, but damage suits
should not be unnecessarily encour-
aged by the bringing of such damage
suits in our courts.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
M0RTUARY.
Death of Henry H. WOOdkeeper.

Henry H. Woodkeeper, one of the
best known citizens of Thorougfare
Neck, died suddenly at his residence
near Taylor's Bridge, on Sunday about
one o'clock of apoplexy. He was 20
years old last July. He was sitting in
chair when the carriage returned from
church, about one o'clock. and was
noticed to stir. His wife was the first
to enter, when she noticed his head
had dropped forward: hurrying to him
she failed to get a recognition; andaI-
most before they could recognize the
fact CT illness, he was dead. He was
elected to the Delaware Legislature in
1850, and served the following session.
He had been a member of Friendship
church for forty-fve years, and his
death loses to that church one of its
Oldest members. The interment took
place tO-day-meeting at the house
at II o'clock and interment at Friend
ship church, conducted by Rev. L.
W. Layfeld.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The war scare is not high like it was,
but the tension resulting from the
destruction of the Maine has been of a
character to greatly stir the American
nation and interest the world. While
the President, his Cabinet and Con
gress in the main are keeping cool.
there is an active preparation for war
IN all the departments of the Govern
ment, as a peace measure. The Court
OF Inquiry to determine whether the
Maine was blown mp from inside or
out, has not yet made report until
which time the Government cannot
take any measure of redress. The
public mind has settled down to the
belief that it was the work of torpedoes,
but not the direct action of the Span
ish Government. The Baltimore Sun
IN giving detailed description of the
fighting ships of the navies of the
States and Spain says: If the policy of
the administration, either in regard to
the destruction of the Maine or inter
vention in Cuba, shall finally lead to
war with Spain, our navy, according to
information derived from official
sources, will be found superior to that
ofSpain at almost every point Wehave
tive tirst-class battle ships in service
including those fine vessels, the In
diana, Massachusetts and Iowa, and
one second-class battle ship, the Texas.
while Spain has only one battle ship of
the iii st-class, which is not believed to
be q match for any vessel of the same
type IN our navy. In addition, the
United States has six cOast-defense
vessels-the Puritan, Terror, Amphit
rite, Montery, Monadnock, and Mian-
tonOmah-which by naval authorities
are regarded as equal in battle to any
armOred cruisers ahOat
Our five frst-class battle ships. six
coast-defense monitors and such cruls-
ers as the Brooklyn and New York in
dicate fighting strength more than
equal to any force which Spain can ar
ray against them as her navy is as at
present constituted. Whether the
Madrid government would be able to
offset the existing disparity between the
two navies by the purchase cf warships
from other nations remains to be seen.
The addition of a few vessels of modern
type would go far to equalize condi-
tlons, and it is not doubted that Spain
would make a strenuous effort to in
crease her naval strength if war should
be the result of the attitude of this
government toward the Maine disaster
or the struggle now going on in
Cuba. A comparison of the navies of
the two countries, based upon the val
liable and interesting information SUD-
piled by the SUMS despatch, shows
that without substantial additions to
her navy Spain could not hope to wage
a successful naval war against the
United States. A list of her ships
shows a great many vessels, but many
Of them are not effective, being of an
tique type, with inferior armament and
of small displacement.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss Ethel K. BOggs Becomes the Wife OF
Mr.. Clarence FOrde.

Correspondence TO the Times
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. David \
BOggs, near SeversOn's Church. was
the scene of a very pretty wedding on
the evening of March 2nd, the con
tracing parties being their daughter,
Miss Ethel X. to Mr.. Clarence Forde.
The house was beautifully trimmed
with evergreen wreaths, potted plants.
holly and mistletoe.
At 1.45 P. NJ, the impressive strains
OF Mendelssohn's wedding march.
played by Miss Clara A. Forde. an
nOunced the bridal party. Messrs. NJ.
V. FOrde and Jas. S. Truax. as ushers.
preceded the bride and groom to the
Bower Corner, an unique arrange
ment OF garlands, white ribbon and
MOVERS. They were met by Rev. L.
W. Laytield who soon pronounced
them man and wife, and introduced to
the listening assembly Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Forde
The bride is one of the most popular
young ladies of the community and il
is with regret that the young people
see her depart to make her home in
New Castle county. She was beauti-
fully gOwned in mode duchess satin.
with white silk trimmings and point
lace and carried carnations and smilax.
After the congratulations and well
wishes of relations and friends. the
guests were invited to the dining room
to partake of chicken salad. biscuit.
pickles and coffee, followed bv cream
anc cake, and an assOrtments of tropi-
cal and other fruits. The presents were
numerous, handsome and useful.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Knots, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Richards, MOntchanin: Mrs.
Wesley Jones, Chester; Mrs. Frances
Denney, Leipsic; Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Money, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Knots, Mr.. and Mrs. William Balm.
Miss Rebecca Knots, Townsend; Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Leinberger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Reynolds, CLAYTON; Mr.. and
Mrs. David n. Boggs, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. H. Forde, Mr.. and Mrs J. P
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Rawlev.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Forde. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
1. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Knots,
Mr.; and Mrs. Joseph Robinson, Mr..
ana Mrs: Howard Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
> as. L. Truax, Mr.. and Mrs. L. W.
Layheld, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones.
Mr.. Anderson Forde, Misses Ethel
Taylor, Claire A. Forde, L. Maie
Forde, Matte Jones, Ida Slaughter,
Lydia Forde, Beulah FOrde, Fora
Mhlte, Mrytle Forde, Nellie H. Forde,
Messrs: M. V. Forde, JAS S. Truax,
Lloyd Knots, Harry Forde, Lewis
Trorde, Harvey Hyatt, J. Fletcher
Iruax, Frank BOggs and Roland
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

THE Delatcarcan, a Silver Demo
crat, joins the ECery Erening, a Gold
Democrat, for a united ticket, and
says:
Eve heartily second the suggestion
of the Erery EUening for a thorough
union of all Delaware Democrats upon
State and county tickets. We wish
there could be complete harmony in
the party. But if there must be a diff
ference of opinion, or even a split,
upon National questions, it should net
affect State issues.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

and sewerage, and saved the town in
these and other business transactions.
considerable money. Another long
time commissioner, who went out on
Monday, was VIM. A. FAIRIES, who has
served fifteen years. The town is now
virtually out of its difficulties, and the
new board has practically plain sailing
without the necessary trouble and
worryment in introducing these i'm
portant improvements. The finances
OF the town are in better condition now
than they have been for years.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
ImprOmptu Dauee.

A German Street Band, composed of
three men and two women, has been
entertaining our citizens the past day
or two with some excsllent music on
the violin, clarinet, cello, guitar and
mandolin. They drew large crowds
everywhere they stopped The music
was ahead of any street band that has
been to Smyrna in years
Last evening they were secured by a
few young men to play for a little i'm
promptu dance at the Opera House.
The whole affair was gotten up in short
notice and pleasant time INDUCED in
until otter midnight.
Those present were: Miss Mary Col
lison, of Dover; Miss Gertrude Smith.
Miss Edith Collins, Miss Margaret
Fell, Miss Fannie Jones, Miss Hilda
Wells, Miss Sadie Anthony. Messrs
W. M. Busted, Hirons Denney. G
Davis Brown, Robert H. Denney. John
Anthony and Howard r. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

In many flower gardens the yellow
crocus is in bloom
Sow early peas and plant potatoes
Just as soon as possible.
For nobby ladies' gents and chill
dren's shoes, go to Pixies. Z
Work on public roads sbould be
done as early in the spring as possible
The Wilmington NJ. E. Conference
meets at Lewes two weeks hence. the
23d inst
Verbal contracts cause more trouble
than all others. Put all agreements
in writing.
Go to Cummings, photographer.
Post Office bIilding, for finely finished
cabinets. maltelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. r
Don't take cold, but get your feet
protected at Pixies. His rubber goods
are Just the thing for these damp,
frosty days.
A journal asks, ''What has become
Of the annual attack of the peach liar ?"
An answer would be that it is too
early IN the season to ask this ques-
ton.
The Americas Club has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President, Harry G.. Tschudy; Vice
President, Robt. H. Denney: Sec. and
Treas, Walton NJ. Busted.
The popular shade Of journalism
with she lingoes is yellow. The vel
low journals are notorious for an
nouncements that are corrected by the
reputable papers the next day.
The demented colored man who
threw a brick through the window Of
w. q. Pierce on Wednesday last, and
also struck dummy in the face at the
+. q. Walls store and meddled with
the machinery at the power house, is
probably the same man who cut mp
similar antics in Dover and was put in
Jail. His name is Thomas Lewis.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

At a conference of the Sound Money
Democrats in Pennsylvania last week,
they resolved to put in the field a full
state ticket, and to nominate congress
sional candidates III each of the con-
gressiOnal districts. A notable feature
Of the convention was the reading of
an incisive letter from ex-President
Cleveland, urging a strong sound
money movement.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

his church, the Armory, of Dover. as
when in the army he did to his flag.
The funeral occurred Yesterday.
The remains were carried from his late
home to Armory church, where servi-
ces were held by his pastor, Rev.
Howard Smith, when the BODY was
brought to this town, attended bv a
long procession, and inferred in Glen
wood Cemetery. The Hancock Grand
Army Post met the procession at the
millpOnd and escorted it to the grave.
where the remains of their deceased
comrade was laid away according to
the impressive ceremony of their
ritual
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

THE Legislature at Dover, is on its
third month and maintains the dead
level Of barrenness that has character
ixed its deliberations. Though num-
Der Of bills have been offered, the
statement Was made last week that
only three Of them had been enacted
into laws and signed by the Governor.
The legal commissions are keeping
place with the Legislature Several Of
the members. who seem 10 be in the
minority. have spoken very plain about
killing times but the majority would
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
Many People Canunt Drink

coffee and tea, 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please and
stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and feeds
1et 1t looks and tastes like the best coffee.
FOR nervous persons, young people and
children Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get a package
from your grocer to-day. Try it in place
of coffee. Is and 25c.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

TIE defeat of the Loud bill means
that nothing will be done at the pres
ent session of Congress to amend the
postal revenue law by which several
million a year would be saved to the
Government.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
ROBT. d. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor,
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

THE Maryland Legislature has only
two weeks more to run besides this,
and they are rushing bills through to
make up for time lost in the beginning.
Some of them are important to the
Eastern Shore.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
D1ALoaUE-"AUNT BETsY's BEAU ,
DO Your Feet Ache.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease
Q. powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions. Chill.
blains, Sweating, Swollen feet. AT all
druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. SAMPLE
ERFE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Row,
New York. w.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Millions for defense is now the
cry, since since the buster of the Span
lards. The statement is made now
that Philadelphia is not disturbed
about its defences since the recent
planting of long range cannon on Del
aware river.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
MA RIAGES

POTTER FOX. On SUNDAY ....,....
March 9Th, Is9'. in Ch~,wolI ". F. =
19nast' - by Rev. j. ". Fp4l-. WL,.- F
Del. T. -.'.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
PROGRAM FOR LADIES' AID.
Entertainment to be Given at Jerman ChapeI
Tomorrow Evening,

The following program will be given
IN yerman Chapel tomorrow evening
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society. An admission of 10 cents
will be charged. A liberal support is
requested. You will be pleasantly
entertained and you will be helpinS
along a good cause Following is the
program:
Singing-Chorus of Welcome.
Prayer-By Pastor.
Opening Address-Florence Mattiford.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

l he winter thus is far regarded fs,..
pie Tor a, good peach and strarI....,.
crop crop by those who are interested i, -.
ne recent cold snap had the e,f.... -.
Keep the buds from swelling
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
The Homelie,t Mnnim ~m,rn,

As well as the haudsome~t. and ,.t....
invited ,l' to call on any drusa-, s,i .r ..
lrtr .rt,r,.t trial nal, P9tt-e Of kemp Btl,a . -
teed 10 cure and relieve aU Cj-..-
acute Coughs, Asthma. Brar ii.
Consumption. Price 2jc. and 50.. .'.-'
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
DEATHS
HI-RLOCK

HI IRtLQCK-In philadelphia. Marc. 80
1895 Benjamin F. Hurl6ck. a.~I H..
services and lnteruent al Bla.l....
church church on Monday March 7,A ID,
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

4'AOSuo- otrlcI honesty, "...........
q: cs::..:.... Nellie MattifOrd and Venie Moran
Slnging-Chorus-
For Christ and the Church. y
Dlaloque-'R Ragged Dicks Lesson .
......- Roy Smith, Herman Hayden.
Harvey Jones.
Soio. ....................... Alice Green
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

March has been frosty, viz; below
the freezing point every night but yes
t!erday 1t warmed up bright and spring
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

A hanging lamp in the hall of Mr..
Joseph Wright's residence exploded
Friday evening, and but for the pres
ence OF Mrs. Wright, and the timely
assistance of some neighbors. a CON
migration was averted. The carpet and
paper were slightly damaged. No
cause is given for the accident.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
Smyrna, March sth.
AN EXPRESSION OF THE woMAN's CHRIS
TIAS TEMPERANCE UNION.

i4AN TEMPERANCE UNION.
WHEREAS, The time Is at hand when the
relation between our dear Nire-Presideut
and co-laborer, Mrs Adam Stengle. and
tins Union must be changed. and
WHEREAS, Her unwayering fidelity and
ability IN this, a. in all other departments
OF the Masters vineyard are exceedingly
rare, therefore be it
ReyolCt6, lst, That We deem it befttipg
that some positive expression of our appre-
citation of her beautiful and Cbristlike ser
vice should be made and recorded upon
our minutes
Re~lced, 2nd. That while We who re-
man Will miss her presence, her helpful.
CHEEKY words, and efficient aid in the work
OF the Union, We will remember the beau
utul example Of faithfulness to duty. and
we will draw continual inspiration there
from: dedlcating these God-given talents
more entirely 10 the Masters work, thus
following her as she follows Christ
Re~lred. 3rd, That We will PRAY the
Father that the love and communion here
begun and treasured, shall be perfected
when these busy lives Of ours on this side
the River are ended, and we enter into that
inheritance which God hath prepared for
them that love him.
a Respectfully submitted.
Mrs. KATE f. SMITHERs.
Miss MARY W. THOMPSON.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

p, Or. W.. c. Mitchell aul wife ~,
III1!lladdelPhia. are visiting his si.-.r I
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

yellow Neds, the first run of fish
from the Maryland waters, have been
IN market the past week.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The Str. Ella, of the Brady Steam
boat Co., is engaged the past week in
bringing a large cargo of shells and
phosphate from PHILADELPHIA to
Smyrna. There will be about II 600
bushels of shells and 200 tons of phos-
phate, the latter for L. NJ. Price. After
this the Ella will be put on the Odessa
route for the balance of the month
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

W. P. Pratt, at Clayton, has Just re-
ceived fine lot of buggies, which he
has on sale.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
DEVOTIONAL NETTING.
Our Local W. c. T. U. Pays a Parting Trib.
ute to Mrs. Adam Stengle

For the SMYRNA Times
Those of us who attend the monthly
devotional meetings of the W. G. T. L.
repaired to our little upper room, 3"
Monday afternoon, with feelings of
mingled pleasure and sadness. The
pleasure consisted III the anticipation
OF having as leader of the meeting
Mrs. Adam Stengle, with whom we
have been so pleasantly associated the
past five years, and the sadness was
occaslOned by the probability that we
would not again meet with her in this
capacity. In honor of our leader the
attendance at the meeting was larger
than usual. Mrs. Stengle read Matt.
II, 2S- 30 as the lesson, and emphasized
the privilege of those who have taken
Chrlst's yoke upon them-of rest"
III the present tense here and now in
the midst of life's conflict and toll. as
well as the joyful anticipation of ''the
rest that remaineth to the people of
God. y With the thoughts on the les
son which Mrs. Stengle gave us from
the depths of her own experience she
remarked, it has been said though
You may forget the singer YOU will not
forget the song, so forget me if Won
Will, but do not forget the message l
have given YOU this afternoon from
Gods Word. "
80 the uplifting service which we
Will treasure IN our memories closed.
and before separating we were glad as
Union to adopt the following resolu-
tiOns:
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Strawberry ice cream made from
the natural fruit at Stevenson's this
evening.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09
Why Use
Page Woven Wire Fence
\&~~~~
Because {:

Because
l. Itrequires few posts.
:. 1t does not burn or blow down.
3. It is entirely adapted to rough
ground.
A. You can get and erect it on very
short notice.
s.. 1t is made from the very best
hard steel wire.
6. 1t turns everything from a rab-
bit to steam engine.
:. Those who have used it recon-
mend it.
$. You can put it up faster than any
other fence.
8. 1t is neat in appearance and i'm
proves the farm.
10. When you get it you have what
you want.
II. More of it is manufactured and
sold than of all other woven wire
fences combined.
Orders taken for Lime, and dealer in
High-Grade PhOSphateS.
Write for full catalogue and ann
desired Information, to
F. E. POSTLEs, !.
SMYRNA, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The Stars and Stripes Council will
have initiation and confer degrees to-
morrow night.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Easter hats and other fixings will
soon be the rage with those who have
the money to buy.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Rev c. L. Stengle will be in Leipsic
NJ. L. Church morning and night and
raymond S :. 80 P. NJ. Sunday next.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The. first herrings were in market
this morning.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Prof. G. H. LeFevre wishes us to
state that under the new system of
grading just adopted in the Public
Schools, parents will not have to wait
until April the first, but all juveniles
over six years of age and living in our
school district, will be admitted on
Monday next to enter the primary
grade.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

But cut IN prices at DeFords. See
ad.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

| desire to inform the public that l
will be at my place of business con-
stantly from now on and will give all
kinds of fine watch, iewelry and clock
repairing my personal attention, and
Will make speciality of all kinds of
eye work. L. O. WALLER.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

melodies. "-'A VIGIL
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Business meeting of the NJ. E.
Christian Endeavor Society immed-
lately after prayer meeting this even
ing. This was to have been last We'd
nesday evening but was postponed. A
full attendance requested; officers to
be elected.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

James W. Spruance, has erected a
saw mill at Spruance City. He has a
number Of logs in the yard, from his
farm III ThorOughfare Neck.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Work is actively being pushed on
the batteries at Fort Mott and Fort
Delaware. Five of the eight big guns
that were recently brought to Fort
Mott had been mounted on travelling
carriages, and the other three will be
mounted this week. Four of the five
guns mounted are 12-inch rife bar
relied and the other four are 5-inch
and S-inch barrels. These guns will
shoot 15 miles on the level, disappear
after firing, and each weighs 5S tons.
All of the operations are being con
Quoted with the greatest secrecy.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

All orders from Smyrna will receive
prompt attention dy dropping a postal
to W. II. Davis, meat market, Clayton.
Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The first strawberries of the season
were IN town this morning, got by Mr.
Geo. NJ. Stevenson for making ice
cream, which will be on sale tonight.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Do not forget the White Rose Min
strels, at the Opera House, Smyrna.
on Thursday evening, March nth
This show is composed entirely of
local talent, but will compare very
favorably with the best Of the travel
ling shows. The first part in partic-
ular should be very attractive.
special stage setting and appropriate
costumes have been arranged for this
part, which will make il one of tbe
handsomest seen here with any show
Six end men will hold up the comedy
part, which with a good quartette and
orchestra should give a very PLEASING
entertainment. The speciaities M tbe
second part are all new and original.
and Of the best. Don't fail to attend
Tickets are going rapidly, and the in
dications are for full house.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The officials of the NJ. E. Church
viii hold a meeting tomorrow even
ing to look after the closing of the
years business.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Keiffers, 10000 left of the finest trees
and lowest prices in Delaware. Free
from all disease and San Jose Scale.
Call or write to c. W. Lord, Camden,
Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

Strawberry plants, cheap, dug fresh,
and true to name. Sl50 per thousand.
Lucretla Dewberry $500 per NJ, Mil
Ter Red Raspberry, $500 per NJ. A
discount will be allowed on large
orders. DAVID w. MosLEY, Dover,
Del. "a
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

W.. I. Jones, who conducted the
farming operations at Font Hill' last
year, has, with his sOn-in-law, rented
a farm half way on the road from
Dover to Leipsic, and moved there.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The Missionary Anniversary of the
NJ. E. Sunday School will take the
place Of the regular service in the
church next Sunday evening. These
are always interesting and entertaining
occasions.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

}. L. Thompson, of Brooklyn, n. Y,
has moved to the Cornell farm be-
tween BlackistOn's Cross Roads and
KentOn.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-09

The Sons of Veterans had three
new recruits at their meeting last
week. The idea is that hen the vet
Grams of the late war die out, as soon
they must, their children will show
their love for liberty and the old flag.