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Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

THERE is a good deal of talk in the
newspapers in regard to the vacancy
from the State in the U. S. Senate, the
party papers in the main, as well as
leading politicians, urging Gov. Tun-
nell to follow the course of Gov. Stone
of Pennsylvania, who appointed Mr..
Quay to succeed himself, though the
Legislature adjourned without agree
ing on anybody, just as Delaware had
done. The Governor of California,
has indicated an intention of appoint
ing Col. d. NJ. Burns as Senator from
that State, if Quay is successful. The
Gov. of Utah, the fourth State that has
only one Senator, has not indicated
what he will do, but if Quay gets in,
he will likely appoint also. The rela
tive political position would be the
same if these Governors should appoint
two Democrats and two Republicans.
The New York Tribune in discuss
ing the senatorial vacancies says:
THE cOnstitutionality of such ap-
pointments after a Legislature has
failed to fill vacancy occurring during
its term has been long discussed and
several times decided But as the Sen
ate is the sole Judge of the elections of
its members, and can at any time re-
verse previous decisions with or with
out any excusing difference in the
cases, neither the dicisiOn in favor of
the appointing power by the admission
of Senator Blair, of New Hampshire,
in 1879, nor the later decision against
it by the rejection of three appointees
from Montana, Wyoming and Wash
ington, in 1898, really settled the ques-
tion, against the appointment of Mr..
COrbett from Oregon for a full term
after the Legislature had failed to ef-
feet an organization, was not on that
account that a clear precedent either
way The Constitution expressly con-
fers the appointment power ''if vacan-
cies happen by resignation cor other
wise during the recess of the Legislat-
ure of any State" but the vacancy in
Oregon raised only the question
whether the Legislature was in ere
cess" when it failed to perform its duty
by organizing, and the four vacancies
this year did not happen when the Leg,
islatures were in recess, but when they
were in session and vainly trying tC
elect Senators.
If the provision of the Constitution
is to be strictly construed the power tC
appoint can exist only if a vacancy
happens at the time when the Legislat
ure is not in session, and the reasoning
on that side is that an opposite construc.
tion would encourage the Governor
and his friends to defeat any election
by the Legislature through their in
fuence with that body, in order to Sc
cure the appointing power for him
This certainly was not contemplated
by the Constitution. If the Legislat
ure adjourns without making provision
to fill the vacancy, then that vacanc,
comes to be actual, it is reasoned, ant
: the Constitution does not intend tina
any State shall be deprived of its equa
representation by two Senators.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
The Snake Bill.

Outside the indictments in connec-
ton with the Registration in Duck
Greek Hundred, no single bill hos
caused the public attention and inter
est as the so-called "Snake Bill " .
true bill having been found arainet
Emmett f.. G. HeGeman, who acted rs
Clerk of the Senate towards the ,lnso
of the session.
With this bill three other names
come INTO prominence with Here
man s; Senator John Pyle fatherrd
the blll IN the Senate; Representative
John J.. Donahoe took charge of if in
the House, but had no opportunity tn
get 1t passed; John r. Dickev. the nnI
it!clan, acknowledges drawinr IN.
bill. ''''
The grand jury indicted Hegemon
OF Laurel, with forging the hand nf
House Clerk, Benjamin f. SheDporJ
on the lannon's ''Snake" GAMBLING and
Kace Track Bill. Hegeman is also in.
diGted Tor tampering with the same
Dill. On Saturday preceding tLa
close OF the session, HegeInan took
the snake bill into the House onJ
asked Representative DOnohon o.
have it passed there. The General
inquired the nature of the lin o,J
Hegeman replied, "Well, never mimi
that doesn't matter. DonoLon in
formed Hegeman that he would ba,.,.
nothing to do with the bill unlrss Lo
was well enough informed to defend IL IL
on the floor. Then Hegeman rota re.
vlsed Code and pointing ont n certain
ant. gambling law, said thebill now in
hand was relative, "Weu. if il is
against lotteries and gambling will
send 1t through so quick it will mako
your head swim" Donaboe ,IarnJ
the bill in his desk and forgot II #
was Il lucky forget as far us the general
was concerned and he shuddered whom
he told the story. The tran laid Inv
the promoters of the snake bin was -
daStardly one and it nearly caught the
general.
On Monday the promoters of fine
snake bill realized that the rush would
prohibit the snake bills passage and
He%eman went ever to the House after
1t; Representative Donahoe expressed
his sorrow at not being able to yet the.
phi through and turned it over to
HeSeman. 1t was then that Hegeluau
engrossed the bill as having passed tLr
House and signed Sheppard's name
A. the same time he enrolled the hin
This was Monday, March -.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Communicated.
John Hayden's Denial.

/ see by the Smyrna call that my
name is used as a party to the pre-
tended indictment of DIR. Il. @. Moore
as having offered me one dollar with
which l was to pay my registration
fee, which statement wish to brand
as a malicious lie out of the whole
cloth, as | never said to the States
Attorney that / had received or had
ever been offered or even approached
by DIR. Moore ON the subject. / was
waited upon by Mr.. Gregory and by
him was informed that he could sup
ply me the money if / did not have il.
which proposition l declined, saving
That was able to pay my own regis
tratlon fee. The said Gregory did
not mention any one as back of him
In making his offer of help.
Inc foregoing is the substance of
what 1 said in the examination before
tne states Attorney and to which /
s'ano wliiing to subscribe on oath.
Respectfully,
JOHN w. HAYDEN.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

WE give elsewhere the statement of
Mr.. John Hayden in reference to the
reiterated charges in the public prints
about money being offered him to reg
lister, the assertion being that Dr..
Moore did it. 1t would appear that
there has been an evident intention to
convict DIR. Moore of violating the law
with or without evidence, in the face
OF his repeated declarations that he had
never paid anyone to register.
The testimony of Mr.. Hayden re-
heves him entirely, and from what
we hear from others, their testimony
and oath will be entirely discredited,
IN addition to which has been the con-
fession that they were to be the recipi-
ents Of the State reward.
An honest effort to reform political
morals is praiseworthy, but it must be
from men not guilty of the same Of
fences they charged on others, pretend
ing to be for reform, when their only
object is to shit the other fellow. -
Hypocricy is quickly discerned by the
people, fact that public men should
ever bear in mind.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
HEGEMAN.
DANCE AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
The Young Ladies of Smyrna Pay Their
Compliments TO the Young Men
With a Delightful Affair
Eridav Eveninn

The young ladies of this town gave a
very delightful dance in the Opera
House last Friday evening to the
young men of town, as a compliment to
the favOrs shown during the winter.
1t was delightful affair throughout.
and showed what grace the ladies could
manage the affair. It was most sue
cessfully given before jolly gathering
The stage was nicely arranged for
the occasion, so as to offer as many
"cozy corners" as possible for the ben
eht of those who did not wish to dance
continuously. 1t was the parlor scene,
only made more comfortable by the
addition of some attractive spots, over
which the mellow light of a banquet
lamp made pleasing affect. A large
bowl of lemonade neatly decorated
with evergreen was placed in one cor
ner of the room, and with it were
served fancy cakes, which were at the
disposal of the guests any time during
the evening. The Music was
furnished by Watkins Orchestra of
our town.
Among those present were: Miss
Dora Wilds, Dover; Miss Helen Gil
pin, Elkton, Nd; Mrs. Frank Rev
nolds. Miss Ethel Rogers, CLAYTON:
Mr.. G.. w. GARNER, New York City'
Messrs. A. Lee Clifton, Charles Stock
ly, and Cummins Speakman, Delaware
College, Newark; Messrs. w. Lee
Springs, and w. III. Bryan, Brenford.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Postles, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. =. Hoffecker, Mr.. and Mrs T
Harvey Speakman, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
y. Jardlne, Mr.; and Mrs. l.. o. Waller.
Mrs. James ID. Wilds, Mrs. w. A
Flemming, DIR. and Mrs. J. Allen
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Anthonv
Mrs. p. P. Collins, Miss Mar,
Anthony, Miss Edith Collins. Miss
Ethel Cooper, Miss Alice Spruance
Miss Fannie Jones, Miss Hilda
Wells, Miss Margaret Fell, Miss
Eba WIids, Miss Gertrude Smith. Miss
Cora Tschudy, Miss Helen Waters
MISS Helen Collins, Miss Margaret
SStockly, Miss Nettie Tschudy; Messrs
Harry Q; Tschudy, Hirons Denney.
Uharles LeFevre, Howard Jones. a.
DAVIS Brown, Robert H. Denney'
Stewart Wilds, John LeFevre, Benton
y. Weldon, w. H. Brady, Mariner
Beckett, Linwood Phillips and Price
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

FORTY EIGHT new ships of war for
our navy are now under construction.
Two of these-the formidable battle
ships Kearsarge and Kentucky-will
be finished in a few months, and
others will be completed from time to
time. These As ships, when ready for
fighting, will have cost the Govern
ment over $5O,OOO,OOO. A little over a
year ago S5O,OOO,OOO was appropriated
to make start in the war with Spain.
Perhaps, if that amount had been put
into ships from time to time, there
would have been no war.
Great Britain is all the time showing
the world how war can be avoided by
preparing for it. Although that coun-
try has over 500 ships of war, there are
now 121 new fighting vessels being
built.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL.
Sewer Must be Protected and Council Con.
demns all Silver Poplar and AIanthus
Trees on the Line.

Our Town Council met in regular
session last Friday night with all pres
ent except DIR. L. G. Moore. Some of
the members had been in Dover that
day attending court in the interest of
the town and missed the train. They
had to hire team and drive up and It
was nearly nine O'Clock before the
meeting was called to order.
After the usual preliminary opening
the Council allowed the bill of the
Adams Express Company for 66 is
and the bill of the Western Union Tel
egraph Company for n cents, making
a total of bills allowed, 81. 43.
On motion of Councilman Dennev
the wages of Hiram johnson, the fire.
man of the Electric Light and Water
Plant was increased So. 90 per month.
The fireman is a very industrious and
efficient man and the raise was granted
him without any objection.
Secretary Anthony made a motion
that all silver poplar trees along the
sewer line be condemned. The town
has had considerable trouble bv the
creeping of roots of this species of tree
into the terra Gotta sewer pipes, and in
one instance it cost the Council over
seven dollars to have the obstruction
removed. Councilman Fowler offered
an amendment that Alanthus. or
Paradise trees" be included. This
was done and the motion to condemn
same was carried. Councilman Walls
was anxious to include the Norway
poplar in the list, but the Council
would not hear to his idea until it was
proven that they were a nuisance. The
trees condemned will include all those
around the stand pipe, as we'll as every
silver poplar tree on the sewer line. 1t
wlll cut out number of Smyrna's nice
shade trees.
A motion was made that Alderman
Collins be instructed to notify Geo.
W. Tllghman to remove all lumber off
the streets in front of his shop and
sawmill as we'll as implements and We
nlcles. He was also instructed to no
THY John Wilkinson to keep his wagon
OIL the street in front of shis residence,
where he has been in the habit of keep
ing it during the night. The above
motion was made at the instance of
the recent law suit brought by Frank
Downs against the town for injuries
sustained from running into q thresh-
er in July 1895.
Application for Street Supervisor
were opened as advertised, and as
| Benjamin Turner was the only appli-
cant, he was reappointed with the
unanimous approval of the Board. The
salary will be $500 the coming year in
stead of $400 as previously paid.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

the gallant commander a place among
the great naval heroes of history.
"Dewey Day." Monday, was also
observed in Philadelphia in commem-
Grafton of his great victory over the
Spanish feet at Manila. The Raleigh,
which discharged the first gun in the
naval battle at Manila, was present
with Captain Coghlan, and the parade
of our shipping before it was one of
the greatest naval parades that city has
ever seen, the parade starting from
League Island, the line numbering
hundreds of crafts decked out in bunt-
ing and flying flags from every deck.
1t was witnessed by thousands of peO-
D1e
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
The Fruit Outlook Down the Peninsula.

Some farmers expect to have few bas-
kets OF fruit of the Early River and Hale's
varieties, but that will be the entire crop in
Sussex Go. In orchards of 5000 trees not
one live bud can be found. In some sec
uons OF the Peninsula near water courses,
there will be more peaches than in any
other sections, the water attracting in some
manner cold and thus protecting the trees.
In an orchard thus situated near Cam
bridge, Nd, nearly a full crop of fruit is
now expected.
The cold weather did not damage the
apple, pear or cherry trees and full crop
is now expected. There also promises to be
a full crop of strawberries. Miller red rasp-
berries and the Lucretia blackberry vines
were not injured. as they were protected by
snow from the cold, but the Wilson and
Early Harvest blackberries were injured.
The young blackberry cane was not as
badly injured as the old.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

A YEAR ago Monday, Commodore
George Dewey destroyed the Spanish
fleet at Manila in one of the most re-
markable naval battles in the history
of the world. This victory was of stu
pendous Importance to the American
Fepublic. The administration kent
him at Manila to reap the fruitssof our
victory and it was discovery that the
possession of tie Philippines was es-
sential to the United States for the de-
velopment of our treaty with China
and the East generally, and so the
hero of Manila laid the foundation of q
policy of vastly greater importance to
the American people than the mere
Philippines. Dewey's achievement
was a most notable one, and has given
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

THE run of a mail train from Chicago
to Burlington, 2O6 miles, in 1919 min
utes, 10 of which were consumed in
stops and slow downs, was remarkable,
because of the long distance travelled
at high speed. Records of travel at
the rate of 80 miles or more an hour
are becoming common, but they are
always for short runs.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

THURSDAY was a gala day in the city
of Brotherly Love. The occasion was
the unveiling of the equestrian statue
of General Grant, known the world
over as the hero of Appomattox The
unveiling was done by Miss Rosemary
Sartoris, granddaughter of the hero.
President Mckinley honored and
graced the occasion with his presence.
Many thousands witnessed the cere-
monies. The U. S. Cruiser. Raleigh,
just from Manila Bay, was in the har-
Dor and participated in the ceremonies.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Paw UO and Get Farm Journal for Five Years

By special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm journal,
we are enabled to offer five year sub
scription, to that paper. to every new
subscriber who pays for the SMYRNA
TIMES one year ahead; and the same
offer is made to every old subscriber
who will pay all back dues and one
wear in advance-both papers for the
price of ours only.
In order to get the Farm Journal
as premium for advance payment it
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains office, for we have only. a
limited number of fve-year subscrip-
tions to dispose of. The Farm Jour-
nal is on a solid foundation and per-
fectly trustworthy.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

AS much as the whipping post has
been condemned for its barbarity, news
paper writers occasionally bear testi-
mony to its efficacy in restraining crime,
As an evidence of it's dread on the part
OF offenders, an Indiana criminal has
chosen to go to prison for three years
rather than suffer public fogging,
which the court offered him as altern-
ative punishment.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

L have been a sufferer from chronic
diarrh@a ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. At
last l found one remedy that has been
success as a cure, and that is Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh@a
Remedy. p. Il. GRESHAM, Garrs Mills,
La. For sale by Clifton & Raymond,
Smyrna, L. l.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The management of the Louisiana
Industrial Exposition at New Orleans
has set aside May as ''Peace Jubilee"
day, the idea being that it should be
made the occasion of a grand demon
stration in honor of the Louisiana sol
diers who served during the war with
SDain
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

THE mayorality election in Balti-
more yesterday. went in favor Of
Hayes, Democrat, who was supported
by the Independent voters, by ma
jority ofS,712 The Democrats elected
a large majority of the city council.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Ice Cream at VIM. H. Carr's. =
The shirt-waist girl is the queen
now.
The trees have put on an almost full
summer appearance.
Best made Footwear, at Diamond
State Shoe Store, Commerce street.
Stevenson has Strawberry ice cream
made from Southern grown fruit. Try
it.
If you want a pump that will give
you satisfaction call on John p. Hud-
son. 80
The first of May is the season of the
year for the whitewash artist to begin
applying his brush.
Go to Cummings, p photographer
Post Office building, for finely finished
cabinets, mantelles etc. Here every
Wednesday.
Last week was corn planting time
with most farmers, and this is like
wise the season of the year with the
ladies for house cleaning.
Early varieties of strawberries were
in bloom last week. There is fiatter-
ing prospect for a large yield of the
fruit, and that the prices will run
well.
There is a pressure on the Town
| Commissioners to have a sprinkling
| cart at the expense of the town that
Will cover all the streets rather than
the irregular pave wash sprinkling of
the present. The cost it is said would
hardly be felt by the tax payers.
The increase of business at Megear's 8
General Merchandise store has neces-
STATED a change and Mr.. w. B. Me-
gear, proprietor, has moved his office
from the shoe department to the main
store, fixing it up after the modern
idea of office and cashiers desk com
bined
Il. M. Price has the Improved
Aquatic Cream Separator for sale. It
saves labor and all the cream. Beats
the best creamery and costs less than
half as much. He also has Black
Death for sale, an effective destroyer
OF potato bugs and other insects.
The acreage for Pickle Factory al
Smyrna Landing is not yet secured.
by the Milford papers we notice that
the growers were we'll pleased with the
last summers growing and regret los
ing the opportunity to grow this year
Contracts and information can be haC
at office of Philadelphia & Smyrns
transportation Co.
The Farm Journal is chock full o
gumption, and it has the largest clrcu
lation of any farm paper in the world
} 1t is good everywhere. We offer 1T foi
short time to advance paying sub
scribers to the SMYRNA TINES and tn
Farm Journal five years, all for tn
price of our paper alone.
We are requested to state that ther'
will be public meeting of the citizen
OF this town at the Town Hall ol
: Thursday evening of next week, Ma
11th, at s o'clock, for the purpose OF al
ranging for Fourth of July celebra
tion. All interested in such move
ment are requested to be present.
Q j. r. Mott is making some decide
: improvements at Woodland Beech
= The hotel has been thoroughly reno
vated, the bath houses have been en-
larged, and the low place in front
Q the toboggan slide has been dug on
a and will be used as a fishpond. Th
n cottages have also been much IN
proved. The most important additlo
Q is the making of pond near the to
It boggan slide, for the construction OF
n ''shoot the schute."
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

This is busy time with our painters
and paper hangers-Jos. r. Carter and
Mannering & Williams. This is espe-
cially so with papering.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The transformations that nature
makes about the first of May are sim
ply wonderful-in a week from bare
boughs to we'll shaded trees.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

1t is stated that persons at Dover
who have calculated the court expenses
of the alleged bribery cases i'll cOnnec-
tiOn with registration, &C, place them
at $4, 900.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

We hear of q farmer in the neigh
borhood who has re-planted his corn
field this week, while there are others
who are just finishing plOwing.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Next Sunday evening will be the oc-
casion of Bishop Coleman's annual
conservation visit to Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The Box Social at the residence of
E. H. Beck on Thursday evening, was
attended by about thirty persons. The
music was by Watkins orchestra.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Right Goods, Right Prices, Right
Styles at Diamond State Shoe Store,
Commerce street. II
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna

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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 part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
MARYLAND.
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Editor and Proprietor.
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Associate Editor.
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tisements.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

AT least nine candidates for Speaker
OF the House to succeed Thomas h.
Reed, have appeared already, and the
canvass has only begun.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Captain Coghlan, in manly way.
wnlcn Is characteristic OF the command
ers Oh the American navy, apologized
anu sa,o that he did not intend to in
suIo the German Emporer in his
speecn' winch was made in an informal
way ~ : private club. and when his re-
exaggerated and distorted. "oie
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The Tschudy & Cats Basket Mill
started up this week. The principal
work just now is the manufacture of
strawberry crates.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Before sending any missionaries to
the Philippines it might be well to
despatch a few right down into Dark
est Georgia.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

In capturing Calumpit, on Monday,
the Americans drove the Filipinos
across the Bagbag, bag and baggage.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The Monthly Devotional Meeting of
the WOman's Christian Temperance
Union was held Monday, and was led
by Mrs. James w. Anthony, who gave
an exposition of part of the 14th
chapter of the gospel by John.