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Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
Rev. Hills Lecture 10 Masous.

Harmony Lodge, No. 13, A. +. and
A. M, had an enjoyable time after
their regular communication last
Thursday evening, when the annual
address was given to the members by
the Rev. G. A. Hill, of Asbury M. II.
Church. The above address was only
heard by the Masons, but we hear
nothing but high praise and commen-
dation on the mastery effort made.
Following this all the members re-
paired to their banquet room, which
was beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion. For several hours they ate
drank and were merry. Rev. Geo. w.
Dame was toast-master, and toasts
were responded to by Messrs. N. T..
Wilds,. B. V. Weldon, Rev. l.. w.
Layfield, B. N. Weldon, Rev. J. l..
Estlin, Hirons Denney and others.
The banquet was served under the
direction of the ladies of the Church
Aid and Rectory Society of st. Peters
Episcopal church, and they proved
themselves most charming caterers.
When the banquet was over, the cigars
lighted and all had settled themselves
as comfortably as possible to feast on
food for thought, F" the ladies repaired
to another room and left the Masons
to indulge in a free heart to heart talk
on the effect of the charming banouet
given and on subjects of Free No
sonry so near and dear to the heart ot
every member of Harmony Lodge y
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

FROM John Pilling, who runs an
independent machine, on down through
the various political avenues, there is
a cry for ballot reform. The present
method of registration and roping off
the voting places, has the endorsement
at least of the honest voter, but they
want a pencil to mark the ballots,
as Is the case in several of the advanced
States, instead of being stamped with
ink, as was the case here. The blan-
ket ballot and stamp with the possibil-
ties of wrong stamping, put the voter
largely at the mercy of the inspector
or election board. It is stated the in
spector of West Dover Hundred had
band of colored matter around his
wrist against which tickets of the op-
posite party were gently pressed in the
act of putting them in the ballot box.
and forty of these tickets were thrown
out in canvassing the vote, as marked
or defaced.
Thos. B. Coursey, who has been a
voter for 20 years, voting for every
President from Andrew jackson to
McKinley-14 out of the II successful
candidates-says at his place there
were no signs of bribery, But believes
that the voter ought to be fully pro-
tected, and is against the ink stamp.
de believes the change of canvassing
board to the Judges of the Superior
Court an excellent provision, but
thinks further benefit would be in
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

SEVERAL of the newspapers have ex-
pressed themselves vigorously about
the request of the Secretary of State
to publish the Thanksgiving Procla-
nation for nothing, and the Eevning
Journal of Wilmington says:
Has the State of Delaware under
Democratic administration become so
improverish that it must ask charity OF
the newspaper? If the aforesaid proc
lamation of the governor is worth pub
fishing at all it is worth paying for.
What on earth is the governor giving
thanks for, anyway? 1t is for the
States impecuniousness and parsim-
ony, not economy, surely, or is it for
the Democratic slump in Delaware on
November 8? The Democratic legis-
lator and politician is a curious crea-
ture. He will gag at the payment OF
the legitimate bill of the newspaper
whose support he has had through the
thick of the fight, but will not hesitate
to pass a bill of $500 or 81, 900 of some
briehess barrister who chanced to draw
a bill or give an opinion. 1t is time
the newspapers got together and
ignored all requests for the free adver-
tising.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The elections in an "off year" have
generally gone the opposite of the
successful Presidential election of the
previous vote, and it was anticipated
such would be the result this year, but
while so in a measure, and the Repub-
licans lose in the House, they make a
large gain in the Senate.
In the Fifty fifth Congress, which
lasts until next March, the Republi-
cans have controlled the House by a
majority of about fifty, but were weak
in the Senate, and unable to command
a majority for all party measurers. In
the Fifty-sixth Congress, beginning
March 4, 1899, the Republicans will
have majority of about twenty in the
House and a majority of from twenty
to twenty-five in the Senate. This
strong Republican majority in the
Senate is reasonably sure to outlast
the present administration, and is a
safeguard against free-silver legisla-
tion for a good many years to come.
The States in which the Republican
Congressional losses occurred were
Illinois (three), Kentucky (one), Mary
land (twO), Massachusetts (two), Mis-
souri, (one), New Jersey (two), New
York (thirteen), North Carolina (one),
Pennsylvania (seven), Virginia (four),
West Virginia (one),-in all thirty
seven members. The States in which
the Republicans gained Congressman
were California (three), Delaware lone,
Kansas (five), Michigan two, Ne
braska (one), Ohio (one), South Da-
kOta (two), Washington (two) in all
seventeen. Populism in Kansas has
been overwhelmed. Quayism is doubt
less responsible for Republican losses
in the Congressional districts, though
Quay's candidate for Governor, Stone,
was elected by plurality estimated at
125, 900. Greater New York elected a
solid body of sixteen Democratic Con-
gressmen. Two others were elected
in other districts of the State, so that
eighteen out of New York's thirty-four
coming Congressman are Democrats.
Roosevelt s election as Governor of New
York by a plurality of II, ,634 is accom-
panied by the election of a Republican
Legislature, which insures a Republi-
can successor TO Senator Murphy.
Other Senators who will lose their
seats and will have Republican success
sOrs are White of California, Gray of
Delaware, Turpie of Indiana, Smith of
New Jersey, Roach of North Dakota,
Mitchell of Wisconsin, Clark of Wyom-
ing, and the mouthy Populist, W. H.
Allen of Nebraska.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

POLITICAL machines do seem to
flourish for a time, but are detested
down in their hearts by many who are
powerless to oppose them, as is appar-
ent in the late elections in this and
other States. 1t is stated by the Mems
Business League of Philadelphia as ga
certainty" that majority of more than
thirty of the next Legislature have
been elected upon a platform of op-
position to the return of Senator Quay
to the United States Senate, and are
pledged to stand against all harmful
machine Legislation. OF the 1873
members of the last Legislature who
voted for Senator Penrose, and there
after followed the dictates of the Quay
machine, but twenty-four have been
reelected, or only 1s per cent; while
OF the rs who supported John Wana-
maker thirty have been returned,
or more than 30 per cent. OF the fifty
Quay men who attempted to collect
milage bills for expenses never incur
red only seven are reelected, while
the four anti-Quay men on the same
COMMITTEES who refused to render bills
for money not expended have all been
reelected.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

HE Dingely bill to raise the rev.
enues of our nation up to the point of
meeting the national current expenses
| (Which was far from the case with the
Wilson-Garman bilD was passed and
in operation before accession to our
| domain of Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippine Islands. The most import
ant things in the needs of a govern
ment is sufficient revenue for running
expenses. The war tax in addition to
the tarif-when and what changes are
to be made-is a matter that greatly
interests the business public. The
peculiar relation which Mark Hanna
sustains to the President, gives the fol-
lowing expression of his more than
usual significance for U. S. Senator.
In discussing the publication of a re-
cent interview on the late elections he
said:
As my meaning was evidently mis-
understood in reference to the question
under discussion, and L was mis-
quoted, l now state that consider the
Dingley bill the most scientific and
best adjusted tariff bill ever enacted;
that 1 would be the last person to dis
turb its operations; that 1 believe it
will bring a larger revenue to the
country than was claimed for it, and
will remain in force for many years
and be changed only by the Republi-
can party when the requirements of
the country demand it.
"AS to the war tax, l believe that
some features of it will remain as a
means of revenue to provide for nat
ural increased expenses of the Govern
ment and contingencies. 1 did state,
and now repeat, that owning to the
benefits of the protective tariff our
manufacturing industries have reached
the point where, for the first time in
the history of the country, our exports
of manufactured goods have exceeded
our imports. That is what we have al
ways claimed would be the outcome of
the protective policy, at the same time
our standard of wages.
'Thls means a reduction of revenue
from imports, and unless made good
from increased volume of business
must be supplied from other sources,
and l suggested tea and coffee, which
can be made, in my opinion, a source
of revenue (when required) without
any great hardship to consumers"
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The SusSer Journal says the U. S.
District Attorney postponed the trial
of R. R. Kenney until after the cleo
tion, to get it free from the influence
of politics, but deplores the postpone
ment for this reason because "both
the Regular and Union Republicans
are gloating over the hope that the
Senator may be convicted so they can
avoid a fight among themselves by
sending Anthony Higgins and J. Ed
dicks to the U. S. Senate
Because of this fight and disagree
ment the editor thinks the result will
doubtless be another disagreement
and concludes with this sentence,
ga fairer verdict might be obtained
by again postponing the case till after
the next Legislature adiourns.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The value of vote was fully illus
trated in our late election though the
State was carried by the Republicans s
by over $500 votes. The DelaVarean
figures that by change of 81 votes
of 10000, the Democrats would have
had IS Representatives, and a change
of 81 votes would have given them 20
of the 35 Representatives. In the
same way the Republicans can figure
out that with a slight change they
could have carried both branches of
the Legislature. The District system
of the new Constitution prevents the
wholesale election of candidates, as
formerly. Several of the members of
the Legislature were elected by only
from one to three majority.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
ATTEND THE INSTITUTE.
One of the Best Combinations of Day In.
structOrs and Nighl Entertainers
Ever Arranged for
SMYRNA


Attend the institute! We make this
an emphatic request because we think
that it will be to your mutual advant-
age to do so. Possibly a better class
of Day Instructors and night enter
tainers never came to Smyrna. Supt.
Z. Q. Tindal, of the Kent County
Public Schools, as we'll as the other
county superintendents, are assuming
a great risk this year in getting some
OF the best instructors of the land to
be with us. Men of recognized abil-
lty are in demand and it costs money
to get them here. The people Of
Smyrna should appreciate this fact and
greet the institution with large and in
spring audiences. Remember the
dates-Nov. the 30th, and Dec. the list
and end.
The day lecturers will be: DR.. NJ
u. Brumbaugh, of the University of
pennsylvania, well known to the peo-
pie OF this town as a most interesting
talker, and one who at previous Insti
tutes Las been a drawing card; DIR. Il.
y: Corson, ex-Superintendent of Ohio.
who is claimed to be as much a favorite
to Institutes in the West as Brum-
baugh is here; DIR. George Aldrich.
OF Massachusetts; Prof. Austin Apoar
OF the Trenton State Normal Schools:
and other well-known instructors. The
day lectures are free to all and the
Opera House shoul d be packed at every
days session.
The evening entertainments are n
special part of the Institute PROGRAM
carleton, Bruce and the Lovett Boston
stars Is combination rarely given the
People OF Smyrna to hear, and those
VINO miss 1t will be missing a treat.
BUY course ticket and take them all
IN. 1t VIII be food for thought for you
or many days to come. Besides this
TACT you are helping to encourage the
institute. 1t is from the night enter
talnments that Supt. Tindal hopes to
draw enough revenue to defray the ex-
penses of having the Institute here.
smyrna has stood well by him in the
past, let her come to the front again
and show him that our citizens appre-
clate a good thing. Note the night
entertainments as follows:
Nov. 3O-The Poet, Will Carleton
NO man before the American public
has enjoyed more repeated recalls than
Will Carleton.
Dec. 1st-Hon. Wallace Bruce
One of the Cincinnati Journals refer
ring to Mr.. Bruce's ninth appearance
on their Lecture Course, says: "He
was welcomed by delighted audience
OF three thousand people. The music
hall was crowded from parquet to
dome, and Mr.. Bruce held his hearers
spell bound throughout his entire ad-
dress, which was inter spersed with
bursts of uncomfortable applause"
Dec. 2nd-Lovett' s Boston Stars
Boston's most popular musical combi-
nation.
Course tickets for all three nights
including reserved seats, $1.OO; Gen,
eral admission, 35 cents; reserved seats
% cents. Tickets are now on sale at
Hoffecker's drug store. 'o "'
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

"WHAr is fair for the goose is fair
for the gander, is an old saying, that
may be entirely adapted to the politi-
cal situation in Delaware; the Demo-
Gratis have the Senate the Republicans
the House. Neither body can do any
party legislation, the Governor is not
likely TO use his power of veto, and
what bills that may be enacted are
likely to be for the public benefit.
There will at least be no divorce cases,
the new constitution having removed
them forever, probably, from the halls
of legislation.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
The Twentieth Century Club.

There was a good attendance at the
Twentieth Century Club last Friday
afternoon, and the program rendered
was of exceptionally fine character.
Those who took part were as follows:
Piano Duett-"C Charge of the Uhlans,"
.......... Misses Edith Beck and
Bertha Smithers
American Antiquities Mound Builders,
Aztecs, American Indians, 49,.
.,............M Mrs. w. G. Pierce
Given This Nation?. ............
Song America, "....................Cl Club
Our Mineral Wealth" h."...............
-. ........... Miss Clara w. HAZEL
"Our Inland Waterways" ..........
............ Mrs. j. p. Hudson
"A Trip to the Rockies" -. -.
Conversation.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
THURSDAY EVENING
The Hest Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with a
pain in chest or side, or lame back,
give 1T o trial. You are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt re-
a' nel which it affords. Pain Balm is
also a certain cure for rheumatism
Eor sale by Clifton & RAYMOND
smyrna, Del, and Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
INSTITUTE PROGRAM.

The following is the program of the
Kent County Teachers Institute.
which meets in this town Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday of next week:
WEDNESDAY MoRNING-1O O'CLOCK.
Prayer-Rev. Geo. w, Dame.
Organization.
Toward the Top, PROF. Chas. C. Bower
"Germinal Facts in History"
DIR. M. G.. Brumbaugh.
Mental Moods and 1enses."-
Prof. Chas. G. Boyer
WEDNESDAY AFTERNooN-1.45 O'CLOCK.
"Germinal Facts in History -
. DIR. M. G.. Brumbaugh
wiser than Serpents''-
Prof. Chas. G. Boyer
"Germinal Facts in History
DIR. M. G. Brumbaugh
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Vocal Solo,. Edwin Hofecker.
Lecture-Will Carleton.
Vocal Solo,. Edwin Hoffecker
THURSDAY MoRNING-9 O'CLOCK.
Prayer-Rev. Chas. A. Hill.
Arithmetic"- Geo. l. Aldrich
nature Study in the Public Schools. -
"As.h,, Prof. Austin @. Apgar
THURSDAY AFTRRNooN-1.45 O'CLOCK.
Nature Study in the Public Schools. -
Arithmetic "-Supt. Geo. /. Aldricb P7''
Mature Study in the Public Schools,-
PFot Austin @. Apgar
THURSDAY EVENING.
Vocal SOlo-Miss Miriam Sheppard
Lecture-Wallaee Bruce.
Vocal Solo-Miss Miriam Sheppard
FRIDAY MoRNING-9 O'CLOCK.
Prayer-Rev. J. l.. Estlin.
Drawing in the Public School -
~, Prof. Geo. L. Little
Some Indications of Adaptability to
to Teach, "-Supt. O. Il. Corson.
Drawing in the Public Schools, ~
Prof. Geo. +. Little
FRIDAY AErERNooN-t.45 O'CLOCK.
Originality in the Teacher, ~
Supt. o. Il. Corson
Drawing in the Public Schools, -
, Prof. Geo. 4. Little
Tact in the School Room, -
Supt. o. T. Corson
FRIDAY EVENING.
Concert-LoYett's Boston Stars.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

having separate ballots, printed on
paper of different colors, SO the voter,
however, ignorant of the devices at
their head, could not mistake them,
each to be placed in uniform envelope
on being deposited in the box.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Egg stains on silver may be quickly
removed by rubbing the silver with a
damp cloth sprinkled with fine salt.
AS the discoloration passes off. wash
the silver in very hot water, to which
quantity. D'''-
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

THE nation has yet no foreign grave
yards, and the cry of Imperialism"
has no ghost like that of Banquo's.
There is nothing in the cry to disturb
the DeOple.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

STATE CoMM1ssIoNs.-Gov ",
Tunnel and Secretary of Stat Lpe ".
have made out the commiSs;e Hughes
L L. Heisler Ball, RepnbInoonn Of Dr.
Ireasurer-elect, and John a State
Republican State Auditor-oloAat. y. Lingo
DIR. Ball has until the tbirJ r.
IN January, 1899, to furnish so,, uesday
the amount of $75, 600, as Sfeto Sftef'rity n to
urer Ross term does not nv',i. v|,s Treas
that time. He will also baTd tIe t until
$50 State license to author 20 pays
write State checks. His saIon.t sol, ne nm to
81 $50 per annum. ~ VIII be
AuditOr-elect Lingo will dron.
each each year Of the States money y :. 200
All three new Sheriffs. Kcp+o.
new clerk of the peace and V,oo,uIittys
the $50. r'J III advance
Coroner-elect Vandever Kro..
Walls only have a $40 tax f. 1no''S na,. and
The Governor further NJ nra"9.., p"y.
certificate to the National Hn1u HH"leu the
Representatives setting forth IIi8nse tEa. Of
people of Delaware had cL"lo lnat the
John Henry Hoffecker, as tbe;r .Tn non,
sentative for the next term. '''''i repre-
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The important event for tomorrow
will be the Thanksgiving Supper,
given by the ladies of the NJ. E. Mite
Society, from 4 to 10 o'clock, at the
Opera House.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

A writer declares that 500, 900 men
now do the work of machinery, which
needed 100000 persons to do few
years ago.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

hundreds of gunners from up the
ss' 1tate' aud out of the State, are scattered
through Kent and Sussex counties in
search OF quail and rabbit. Through
al parts of the country one can hear
rom early morn till dewey eve the
bang, bang of the fusileers. viz
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Go to Cummings, photographer,
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. Parties wanting Photo
graphs for Christmas had better give
orders now. II
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

A SUCCESSFUL EVANGELIST RAY
Charles 1. Stengle, has been elected
superintendent of the mission worL &c
the city of Norfolk, Va, for the =, u
suing year. The duties are altoao4i, ~ "
evangelistic work and Mr.. StansIa 1'ner ue
sumed entire control of the woss' US
The salary of the place is &9oo opS1a1; m1l5;
the basket collections IV AZ ana al
amounting a., to about Sii0O @ annnaf1 antal
The mission occupies fo annually.
twenty room buildipeS iOur on story,
fony fsrse., ssdiss Norfolk, and Mr. stenele bss
lives iiSIi15snsS, in tba The first assistant
The ng saos. and lodging Department r4e
sineine onu uo,a assistant is in charge Of the =
g, q. music and library. The :, ntbae bne
"SSiS1ants are cooks and isn;tor. osner
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

William j. Doughten has a slate at
Stevenson's ice cream saloon where
orders can be left for his hack.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

There is nothing in which the power
of circumstance is more evident than
in politics.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The protracted meeting which COM
menced at Severson's church a week
or two ago, is still continuing.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Live Guineas and Fat SQUADS
wanted at Beckett's. II
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Spend your money in a distant c;tv
and all you receive are the goods Won
buy. Spend it in your own town Od 9Od
1t will come back to you again. not not
only In the goods you buy, but in bet '
ter employment to the laborer. better
streets, better schools and better everv- ever.
thing.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Tomorrow, Nov. oath, will be
Thanksgiving day, and as a day, it is
almost as much holiday as is Christ
mas.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

A young man or young woman
wants a short cut to a positi"n man III wing lc.
read about the graduates of Gsn}99Id
Commercial and Shorthand ~ CHiTIldey
Will. Del; Send for new freo @oIlege,
logue. (See adv.) &c cata-
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The Sunday School class of Mrs. J.
L. Estlin met last evening at the Pres
byterian Manse and helped to pack
box of fruits for the Children's Hos.
pital, of Philadelphia. The box con-
tanned 40 jars of fruit.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Truth, like roses, often blossoms
upon thorny stem.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

The shiftless man is always away
from home when a good opportunity
knocks.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

, A poor little
INTO a hospital
been run ever
badly injured.
Ior' as it was
the the boy would
little tact the
view thus : "N
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a good little bd
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line? "
:, 1t is pleasant
the 3. boy finally
Now and the
lobe % be almost om|
mn military hospit,
into hot "
,ood into the 4
medical hs officer
ms ms throat with
me me little Mir,
mans man, chum
warning from
my: Say Bill, you'd
@soight s,' 'apppen :
supper supper lawst no
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Harr; s Is ,. SAID that VIM. Tharp. ESQ q,
sehnarr1lngton, is spoken Of as ths thLsq., oI
tives. mouse OF Representa-
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Hen Lee, our well-known Chinese
iaundryman, has bought out his rival
IN the Reiman building, opposite the
post office, and has an assistant there.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

The festival held under tba orsD;ooa
~ ~ 'Se Se Church Aid aud Rectory Society
OF ot. Peters Church AT the Oress
;ne,a noase .e, on Thursday and Friday even
fact fact Was shs. a decided success, despite the
Inc receipts Of the first evening u~y was :,
soc;etn 1S;;et,aily helped in the fact that the
sppciety soc catered for the annual feast s,n If
one ON tSa MasSns eoor in their banqueting room M
thoneb IJor tS above Friday evening
DaoS Dao, the tables were we'll filed and f thy
cleared clear ed up. The Hall presented a am
as.. Er;5a aosise appearance A feature Of
participated in by eight couples, led
Dy Ooi. Geo. HI. Raymond and Miss
Clara Leinberger. The cake was
awarded 70 Frank Armstrong and his
LADY Trend" Richabel Jones. The
gross receipts were $50, expenses $50,
leaving net result of $131.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

Foreign demand for American grain
shows no sign of abatement. A bic
business has been done at Philadelphia
and other Atlantic ports during the
past week. There is notable activity
In the demand for corn from the
markets of the northern sections of the
Continent OF Europe. The United States
is this season In possession of an abund-
ance OF supplies, ,andare able TO compete
successfully with every other corn and
wheat producing country of the world
This growth of cereal exports is one
phase OF American Expansion in for
eign fields which may be pushed with
out limit. and with results which NAV
be contemplated without misgiving.
Smyrna times., 1898-11-23

A number of changes took place in
the timetable of the Delaware Divis-
ion last Monday and for the benefit of
its patrons we publish the Smyrna
Branch schedule as follows: Trains
going north will leave at 7.15; S.42;
$50 a. M; 3.41 and 5.21 p. IN. Trains
going south will leave at 8. % and IL. 81
a. M; 5.21 and SOB p. m. The new
timetable went into effect last Monday
Note the changes.