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Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Get Registered.

The time for registering for the priv
ilege of exercising the right of fran
chise, has come around again, the first
registering day being next Saturday,
Aug. 9th. Voters should not forget to
get registered as soon as possible. The
registrars have posted notices of their
sittings, and as the law specially spec
fled that only persons who are regis
tered in August are allowed to vote at
the September primaries, it behOoves
every man to avail himself of the first
opportunity offered. The sittings in
all districts are held on the same dates
as follows: Saturday, August 9th, 18th,
and Goth; Saturday, September nth,
and Saturday, October 22nd. The
sessions are from q. IN. to 12 o'clock
m., and from 1 to Z o'clock p. M. The
district in which you live and will reg
lister can be learned from the boundar-
les which each registrar is required to
give in his notice.
J. Fletcher Truax, registrar for the
first election district of the first Repre-
sentative district of Kent county (the
eastern election district of Duck Greek
hundred) will sit at the stOrerOOm
under the Odd Fellows Hall, for the
purpose of registering the voters OF
that district.
G. Davis Brown, registrar for the
second election district of Kent county
(the western election district of Duck
Creek hundred) will register voters
at the Alderman's Office, Smyrna, on
Saturdays, as above designated and a.
John P. Goldsborough's hotel, Clay
ton, on Saturday, August 18th.
W. S. Hardcastle, the registrar fOl
the third Representative district viii
sit at the following places: CheswOld
Saturday, August 9Th; Clayton, Satur
day, August 18th, KentOn, Saturday
August goth; Blackstone, Saturday
September, 18th; KentOn, Saturday
October 23nd. The district comprise
KentOn hundred.
Robert N. Higgins, registrar for tn
eastern election district of the fifteenth
Representative district, (the easter
election district of Blackbird hundred
will sit for the purpose of registerin
voters as follows: Saturday, Angus
9Th, at Blackbird; Saturday, Angus
18th, at Taylor's Bridge; Saturda!
August Goth, at Walkers; Saturda!
September 18th, at Blackbird; Satu
day, October 22nd, at Deakyneville.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

THE action of the State Democratic
Central Committee concerning election
corruption-to do away with vote buy
ing-is certainly a move in the right
direction. AS we understood it some
months ago, this was the purpose of
the Republicans. The object is two
fOld-tO live up to the provisions of
the new constitution, and, to bring
about a better state of public morals.
To make this resolution a success, it
must be kept in good faith, for if they
break it, their opponents, who in mem
Ories of the past will be watching them
very closely, will be tempted to do the
same thing. The Dover Inie.r, allied
with those who have had the ''ma-
chine" and used it freely, as we'll as all
the money comatable from candidates
and others, makes the following con-
fession in its issue of last week:
1t is needless now to re-thresh the
old straw of past political corruption.
The indisputable fact of its existence
has made of our little commonwealth a
by-word in the mouths of the citizens
of our sister states. The shame of il
all is too fresh upon us to admit of for.
getfulness. The present need at this
time is to take the undoing of this
great wrong out of politics and put il
on the high plane of common decency
and morality.
Much of the calling of names, Grim
inatiOn and recriminaticn over pas
bribery at all polls, has been due t.
the hope of thereby securing party ad
vantage. Too many of those who hav,
raved furiously against the iniquitou
practice have been open to the charg,
that they only shrieked when the sho
pinched their own feet.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
RAILROAD WRECKS.
Two Accidents.

There were two accidents on Thurs
day caused by the rains, that seem to
have fallen very heavy in certain local
tiles and light in others.
The p. w. & B. Railroad had its
second wreck within twelve hours, at
10 o'clock. 1t occurred just this side
of Stanton and until O'Clock fifty
wreck hands were busily engaged in
clearing up the seven wrecked coal
cars.
The wreck was caused by an axle
breaking and the coal cars jamming.
The seven jumped the track and their
contents were strewn over the rails for
several hundred feet.
Although quite a number of tramps
were on the train none were even in
lured. They escaped after the train
had come to a stand STILL
THE BALTIMORE AND DELAWARE ROAD
WRECK.
There was a bad wreck ON the Balti
more & Delaware Bay Railroad, near
Worten Station, below Kennedyville,
caused by construction train plunglng
through trestle. One man was killed
and five injured. The victims are:
Killed, John Clark; wounded, James
Boggs, James COverdale, George Reed,
Walter Vandyke and Andrew Briscoe.
All reside in Clayton. Clark was the
fireman of the train and Boggs was the
engineer. The remainder were mem
| bers of the wreck crew, of which not a
man escaped unhurt. None of their
injuries resulted fatally, it is thought.
The worst hurt was Briscoe, the col
/ 4, i. l.. L.
and two ribs broken.
The Baltimore & Delaware Bay Rail
road extends from Woodland Beach to
Chestertown, Md, although it is Oper-
ated only from Clayton to Chester
town. There is but one passenger
train run over the line daily and it was
only by the precaution of the railroad
officials that it did not meet the fate OF
the construction train. Wednesday s
storm was heavy along the line of the
railroad and it was feared that damage
was done to the tracks and rOadbeds
as the rushing water would have the
effect of undermining the rOadbed
and it was decided to run a cOnstruc
ton train with a crew of six men
along the division to note and to repair
any damage that might have beer
done. 1t was known that a bridge
along the line had suffered in the rusl
of waters.
AS the train was running one mil'
and a half below Kennedyville it wal
necessary to cross trestle spanning
stream. AS the engine gained tn
trestle, weakened by the storm, ther
was a crash and the structure gave wa.
beneath the weight. The snorting 10
comotive was plunged into the strean
followed by the car. Fireman Clarl
and Engineer Boggs did not have tim
to leap to safety, and it is suppose
that Clark was killed instantly. H
was crushed. and it is said by his com
panions, that he hardly uttered
word.
The passenger train was followin
some distance to the rear of the con
struction train, and consequently tn
wreck was observed in time. Had tn
train been run to Chestertown withou
an inspection being made of the sys
tenn to find the result of the storm
, many lives might have been lost.
The wreck was set on fire Thurda
afternoon and the engine and two car
, reduced to smouldering ruins. Th
! boiler and other parts will be raise
shortly. A new bridge is being con
structed to resume regular traffic.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Evening at Miss AnthOny,s.

A company composed in the main of
a grabbing party heretofore noticed,
were entertained last Friday evening
at the home of Miss Eunice Anthony,
near town. The spacious lawn seemed
to be the centre of attraction for ma
iority of the party. The brilliant rays
of Queen Luna shown down upon the
lawn, adding much to the evening s
enjoyment
instrumental and vocal music formed
a pleasing feature Of the evening. The
sweet solos of Miss Counselman and
Mr.. Brady were enjoyed immensely by
those present.
The peach wagon ride to and from
Miss Anthony's must not be over
looked, as it was both novel and jolly
to the participants.
Those present were: Misses Ethel
Cooper, Alice Spruance, Bessie Coun-
selman, Edith Collins, Beth Denney,
Eunice Anthony, Bertha Hoffecker,
Nettle Tschudy, Rena Williams, Jen.
ME Stevens and Estelle Waters. Mes.
srs, Hirons Denney, Clarence Raymond,
John LeFevre, George Denney, William
Anthony, Harry Tschudy, Samuel Hof.
tecker, Davis Brown and William
Brady.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Miss HAZEL Entertains.

Miss Clara w. Hazell entertained
few of her friends at her home on
lower Main street, Wednesday evening
last.
The evening was pleasantly taken up
in social conversations and other di-
versions which go to make up an even
ing's enjoyment. Miss HAZEL as hos
tess, seemed to do all she could for the
enjoyment Of her guests. When leav-
ing the guests expressed themselves as
having most enjoyable time.
Those present were: Miss Harman
and Miss Cruikshank, of Baltimore;
Misses Marie Estlin, Gertrude Smith,
Beulah Jefferson and Helen Waters,
Messrs. Chas. LeFevre, Paul efferson,
Lee Clifton, John lie Fevre, Cummins
Speakman, George Denney, Charles
Stockly and Reuben Denney.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
DEATHS.

HOFFECKER.- the 3Oth ult., at their
residence in the Middle Alley of cholera
infantum, Edmund F., infant son of Geo.
L. and Mary Hoffecker, aged 6months. In
terment was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery
Sunday afternoon, Rev. C. A. Hill Off
ciating.
BERRY. Near Lockwood Chapel, on the
3Oth ult, livery Berry, son Of JOhh 7.
Berry, of cholera infantum, aged 10
months.
LEVERAGE.-On the 28th ult.. Downs
Chapel, Sarah ]. Leverage, wife Of Ma
thaniel Leverage, aged 60 years. Inter
ment at KentOn.
COLLINS the 29th ult., in Thorough
fare Neck, cholera infatum, Susan, daugh-
ter of w. L. and Lida Collins. Interment
at Friendship ON the 3Oth ult. Aged G
months Rev. L. w. Laytield officiating.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

The lightning in the thunder storm
this morning was quite severe. Two
destructive results have reached us,
and there may be others. One was
the barracks and granary of l.. Nj.
Price, below Smyrna Landing, ten
anted by Mr.. Wrench, including the
loss of the crop of wheat, about 5OO
bushels, crop of hay, and most of the
farming utensils. The stable and
other buildings, by fortunate change
of the wind, were not burned. The
shaft of lightning fell in the hay bar,
rack. Mr.. Price had an insurance oi
$500 on the buildings. He puts MS
loss at 81 900. :,
AT Blackiston's Cross Roads, David
Knots had mare and colt killed by
the lightning.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
CHESWOLD.
Lightning from a Clear Sky-Efiects of the
Hot Weather.-PersOnaIs, &c.

0Ot Weat1er.-PerSOndlS,6 &C.
CHEswoLD, Aug. 3, 1898.-Our town
was startled about 1890 o'clock last
Saturday morning by a sharp peal of
thunder located in clear sky appar-
emily, there being a little east of it
only a small cloud forming for a
shower. More startling also at this
time came the announcement that S.
B. Cooper, our railroad agent and Op-
orator, was prostrated by a lightning
stroke. Many rushed to the scene to
render any assistance in their power.
In a short time, however, Mr.. Cooper
gave signs of revival, and in a few
hours had charge of his office again.
Mariner Beckett, an assistant in the
office, wired Clayton at the seemingly
critical period, and the first train
south brought Mr.. Harvey Smith and
a relief to perform the office duties.
Mr.. Cooper was unaware as others
were of the electric condition outside.
He was not operating at the time, but
simply sitting in front of an instru-
! ment, engaged in other work. He is
not now sure of his exact position by
which the current should reach him.
There was no damage done to either
AhobA VI VI VIC
Neither was there any rain.
The continued hot weather is having
very depressing effect upon most
every one. Some have cut their hours
much short of days work. We hear
of some farmers who work their men
and teams but half of the day. In
deed, we might find few who think
their health better preserved by sitting
in the shade all the day.
PersOnaI.-Miss Maggie Bishop is
visiting Miss Nellie Dennis, Crisfeld;
Mrs. Barnard and Miss Esther Bar
nard have returned from a visit to
friends at Still Pond, Md Master
Arthur Collins spent last week with
friends in Maryland. Mr.. Edward
Comford is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kelley. J. H. Danenhauer and
daughter, Carrie, and Mrs. Alice
Reynolds and daughter, Clara, have
been present at the death sickness O.
a relative in Greenwood. REX.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

The war news is gratifying. The i'm
preston is gaining ground on all sides
that Peace is in sight, growing out Of
the continued reverses coming to the
Spaniards in the unequal fight. The
most of the towns in the vicinity of
Santiago have surrendered the arms;
General Miles, who landed in Porto
Rico, finds the towns yielding almost
without resistance, four-fifths of the
people hailing our flag with enthusiasm.
Spain has asked for a treaty of peace
through the French minister, Cambon,
and the principal thing now in the
way seems to be what to do with the
Philippine Islands.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

The question of leadership is one af-
fecting the political condition in Della
ware as perhaps never before. In all i'm
portant movements a wise directing
hand is necessary to success, discretion
forming no less an element than en-
ergy in the leadership.
The campaign two years ago (the re-
suit Of queer political exigencies in its
application to both parties) was an
anomaly in Delaware politics. The
outcome remains to be seen. Thomas
+. Bayard and George Gray, hereto
fore men of potential voices at home
and called by the Nation to fill its
most honored positions, virtually rele-
gated to the rear except by a circle of
admiring friends in Wilmington. Jas.
Il. WOlcottt, who was a conspicuous
figure on the Bridge if he did not
guide the Helm, is dead, and cOnse-
quently has a voice only in the past.
Il. r. Kenney, who in the peculiar
turn in politics, slipped in the place
the former had been waiting for so
many years, in the language of citi-
zen of the State, ''headed a mob to steal
whole county and consequently
thought the looting of a bank small
thing" is considered to have too ag-
gressive qualities of leadership for the
common people.
The public mind naturally turned to
the Representative in Congress, and the
Every E'Uening replied to a question OF
Mr.. Handy for leadership by quota
ton: Some artists were discussing on
q certain occasion the merits of this
and that member of the profession,
and one on being asked by another
what he thought of Mr.. Jones as al
artist, replied significantly, 81 nevel
thought Of Mr.. Jones as an artist.
In the Republican party the leader
ship was worse, giving to their oppo
nents the Offices and control of tn
State, which would have been their
had there been unity, and the leader
working for the good Of the party an,
people instead of themselves.
Anthony Higgins and J. Edward Ad
dicks have won distinction in thei
respective occupations in law and
nance, but as political leaders with th
quality Of unifying public sentimer
and purpose, they are conspicuou
failures. Had Mr.. Addicks rename
away from the State Convention
Dover two years ago, or Mr.. Higgir
from that at Georgetown, or either
them been less insistent, it is probi
BILE the party would not have bee
wrecked on the rock of selfish obsi
macy. Local leaders throughout I'll
State lay themselves open to censur
and Messrs. Dupont and Morse, WI
'sare clothed with little brief autho
ity" from Washington, though tv
years and more have passed with TIN
enough for'heated passions to cool o
are manifesting purpose OF marvelol
treacherous intent; and if Mr.. Bach al
other henchmen that might be name
could be persuaded to take back Sc
and leave the reins to others, harmon
and unity might take the place Of Il
pHssent discord.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

If what is said in some Of the State
papers about the appointments of Post
masters in Kent and Sussex counties
is anything like true, especially that
at Lewes, it is certain that if Messrs.
Dupont and Morse were in the field
and acting in military as they are in
civil life, their status would be speed
lily settled by the action of drumhead
court martial.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Death of Mrs. Middleton.

Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Middleton, re-
lict of the late Thomas Middleton,
who died in the autumn of 1891 at
ripe old age, passed away at her home
in this town, on Monday night in her
81st year. She has been confined TO
her home in feeble health incident to
advanced age, for several years, but it
was doubtless the shock and injury she
received two weeks ago when she
rolled from the bed and broke her hip,
that hastened her death.
Mrs. Middleton was OF that class
whose chief virtues are known at
home, but was held in esteem by, a
large circle Of friends. She leaves the
following children: Mrs Mark Davis,
Middletown; Miss Sallie Middleton,
Beni. +. Middleton, Thos. j. Middle
ton. Miss Annie E. Middleton, Mrs.
Marietta Collins, wife of Benz. Q.
Collins. :,
The funeral services will be held at
the house at 8 o'clock to-day, conduc-
ted by her pastor. Rev. @. A. Hill.
Interment at st. Peters cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.

THE two greatest names in Europ e
for a generation have been those of
Gladstone and Bismark. The first
named who won the distinction of
''The Grand Old Man" died several
weeks ago and Saturday Bismark the
"Man of Blood and Iron" followed him
''to that bourne from which no trav-
eller ever returns"
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
cOIored Schools.

The school voters of the Colored
School Districts OF Kent county, 30 in
all, are directed by the County Com
missioners appointed by Gov. Tun-
nell-Henry Ridgely, Jr., Herman p.
Hazell and James +. Anderson-to
meet in their respective districts on
Saturday afternoon August 18th at 2
o'clock, Saturday week., for the pnr-
pose of electing three commissioners.
one to hold one year, one to hold two
years and one to hold three years. All
colored male residents of the district
over 81 years of age, are entitled to
vote at said elections. The order of
business will be after section Ia Of the
school law. - '-'
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

The Rev. W. B. Costrey, of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Ellenwood, that
State, was attacked by cholera morbus.
He says: "By chance l happened to
get hold of bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhga Remedy,
and l think it was the means of saving
my life. 1t relieved me at once" For
sale by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna
Del, and 7. L. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

Norman Breeding, who eloped with
his .mother-in-law, Mrs. j. J. Rev
nolds some time ago from Adamsyilie.
leaving his young wife behind, has re-
turned seeking forgiveness and reinsta-
ton, but they received the cold shout
der from their neighbors and were
ordered to move on into Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Tax Notice.

The Collector of Taxes for Smyrna Pub
lie Schools will be at the Alderman's Office
on Tuesday and Wednesday next, August
9Th and 10th, between the hours of and
12 A. NJ, and and p. NJ, to receive taxes
for the year 1898. All taxes paid on these
dates will be subject to a rebate OF s per
cent
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

Single Takers will call a State con
vention to meet at Dover on Septem-
Der to nominate complete ticket for
the fall elections.
The Chester Heights camp closed
Monday. DESPITE the heat the meet
ings have been good, some forty per
sons protesting conversion.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

If you want to see scores of young
men and women in fine positions as
stenographers and book-keepers, (Gol-
dew College, vii. Del, graduates),
and how they got them, send for cat
alogue. (See adv.)
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

The second meeting of the Single
Takers was held here ON Saturday
evening. addressed by Frank Stevens.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

1 you want good, seasoned wood for
summer use, apply to Philadelphia
and Smyrna Transportation Co. "
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
CASToRIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind YOH Haze AlsVdys Bought
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Delaware College
NEWARK, DEL.

The Fall term begins
TUESDAY, September I3th' Io'0'
Entrance examinations will be hei"
Tuesday and Wednesday, Septempei
18th and 14th. Glasses will be organ
lied Thursday, September 18th. a"
departments fully equipped for tneD
work.
For catalogues and other inforn'
ton write to
DIR. GEO. A. HARTEB'
1912 President.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03
Maryland College
AND SCHOOL OF MUSIC,
p FOR YOUNG LADIES'

Offers Four Courses for Degrees. ln-
struction practical and thorough IN all de-
partments. Refined and cultured home
ing Pupils last session. from 10 States.
Number of pupils limited Early apphea-
ton desirable. Send for Catalogue.
REV. J. H. TURNER. A. NJ. President,
6293 Lutherville, Md, Near Baltimore
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

The colored camp at Friendship
Grove near Clayton, started off Sun
day favorably, and will hold over next
Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

A number of teams have gone
the town to-day to Woodland.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

Go to Cummings, photographer
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday. Il
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

Have just gotten in a supply of fully
seasoned wood. Put in your orders to
eht Phila. and Smyrna Trans. Co. f2
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

EASTERN SHORE STORM SwEPT.-A
dozen or more terrific electric storms
and cloud bursts terrorized the people
and Hooded villages and farm lands
on the Eastern shore last week. The
drought has been followed by deluge,
and the vegetation that was not en-
tirely dried up has been washed out of
the ground.
: SO heavy was the downpour at
Lynch's Station, Kent County, that in
tiye minutes nearly every house in the
place was flooded. The new iron
bridge at the head of Still Pond Creek
was washed away. The mill dam at
Urieville was torn out, as was also the
bridge. Two blooded horses belong
ing to Robert Morgan, at Edesville,
were killed by lightning. Several
barns and dwellings, were struck by
lightning. Alexander Fountain 8 barn
at Miles River, was entirely demol-
ished and 700 bushels of wheat burned.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

Most events seem contradictory these
days, bnt one thing certain is that the
schools are having their vacation.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

We are told that there are very few
shade trees and hammocks scattered
along the road that leads to Success.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-03

DR.. W. S. Hallett will move his dem
tai Office from Laurel to Milford.