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Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
wORKMEN INCREASING MEMBERSHIP.
Sixteen New Members Will be Initiated Next
Monday Evening.

Sixteen applications for membership
to Mizpah Lodge, No. IS, A. o. U. w.
has been approved and on New Years
night, Monday next, they will be re-
ceived into membership. This is a
most gratifying condition, and the
members of this estimable organiza-
tion feel proud of the work being ac-
complished. The principles of this
order are so well founded, and the ben
efits to be derived therefrom are so
splendid, that the organization is
growing distinctly on its merits. The
good women of this vicinity have seen
it and they are ever ready to give il
their hearty encouragement. They
know that it is meant for them, and
they are insisting that their husbands
and brothers belong to an organization
which has such a noble object in
view.
A full attendance of all the members
of Mizpah Lodge, No. 16, A. o. U. w.
is requested on Monday evening, Jan
uary 1st, 1900, at o'clock, sharp. This
is to be great night with the Work
man of Smyrna and vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
DELIGHTFUL IMPROMPTU DANCE.
Given in Honor of the Christmas Visitors
at the Opera House Last Evening
With Much Success.

The young men of Smyrna gave
very successful little impromptu dance
in the Opera House last evening, in
honor of the Christmas visitors who
are in town. Characteristic of the
Smyrna dances, the affair was gotten
up very hurriedly, and was without
programs or refreshments. Music was
furnished by Watkins Orchestra.
Among those seen on the floor were
Miss Nan B. Young, of Philadelphia;
Miss May V. Adams, Washington, d.
c.; Miss H. Estelle Boyd, Philadel-
phia; Mr. George L. Townsend, Jr.,
Odessa; DR.. E. V. HENDERSON, Mr.
George Denney, Mr.. Reuben Denney,
J. Allison Start, Philadelphia; Pro
fessor Pierce, Delaware College; Mr.
Charles Warren, New York City; Mr..
Clarence Smithers, Cape Charles, Va.
Miss Hettie Richards, Miss Margaret
Fell, Miss Hilda Wells, Miss Gertrude
Smith, Miss Mary Anthony, Miss Mar
garet Stockly, Miss Eba Wilds, Miss
Adah FARRELL, Miss Clara HAZEL, Miss
Fannie Jones, Miss Ethel Cooper, Miss
Beth Denney. Miss Nettie Tschudy,
Miss Blanche HAZEL, Miss Helen Col
Inns, Miss Alice Spruance, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hervey P. Hall, Mrs. Laura Rey-
nolds. Messrs. Hirons and Robert
Denney, Clarence Raymond, Harry
Tschudy, R. D. Hofecker, Jr., How
ard R. Jones, Benton Weldon, Price
Jacobs, g. Davis Brown, Charles lie
Fevre, A. Lee Clifton, Cummins
Speakman, Charles Stockly, John P
LeFevre, John Anthony, J. Mariner
Beckett, Homer Lewis.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
Drama Concluded by a Reception to be
Given New Years Evening.

The ladies of the Twentieth Century
Club have afforded pleasant entertain
ment for the holidays, and will be given
on Monday evening next, New Years,
drama entitled "The Burglar
Alarm" This will be followed by
reception. Each member of the club
will have the privilege of inviting one,
and the affair promises to be delight
full occasion. The cast of characters
for the drama will be: penelope, ;"
Miss Adah FARRELL; "Aunt Martha, ;"
Miss Eba Wilds; "Aunt Mary" Miss
Clara HAZEL; "Bridget," Miss Mary
LeFevre.
The club held its regular meeting
last Friday afternoon and the follow
ing program was rendered:
National Hymn.
A Study of Russian Serfdom. ...........
Miss Gertrude Smith
''TolstOi" ............M Mrs. J. E. HOffecker
why has Russia been more backward
than other Nations. :" ".................
Miss Emma Hough
Piano Solo Olo..................M Mrs. COverdale
Five minutes with an author-Prose, poem
of Sienkievoicz. " "....................
Miss Eunlce Anthony
At the regular meeting Friday even
ing next, each member will respond
with an original rhyme.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
KINGS DAUGHTERS TREAT.
Remembered This Christmas by This
Worthy Organization.

As has been the custom each year,
the Kings Daughters gave their
Christmas Treat to the poor children
of town, and it was marked with good
cheer throughout. The treat was held
in the Opera House on Saturday after
noon, before goodly number of older
people who went there to witness the
merry scene. In the centre of the
Opera House floor was a beautifully
decorated tree, and ''Old Kriss'' was
excellent impersonated by Mr.. w. W.
Wright.
The program was opened with sing
ing, followed by prayer by the Rev.
Charles A. Hill of Asbury NJ. E..
Church. Miss Elizabeth Mcdowell
gave the children a very interesting
talk, which has been highly compli-
mented by both old and young. Fol
lowing her address, "Old Kriss" called
the names of the children, one by one
and made the distribution of gifts.
There were over one hundred and
forty-fve children remembered. Each
child, besides being presented with 9
box of candy, was given book or toy
1t was an interesting sight to lool
upon the happy faces of the children
during this part of the program
When all the presents had been givel
out, Mr.. Wright, "Old Kriss Kingle,
gave the children a short talk IL
which he wished them merry Christ
mas and happy New Year.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
RAISING SUGAR IN DELAWARE.
Experiments Show That the Industry Will
be Profitable.

DIR. A. t. Neale, in charge of the
Delaware College Agricultural Expert
ment Station, demonstrated to the
Farmers Institute held in Dover last
week, the importance of raising sugar
in this State. More sugar is grown in
Delaware than is proportionately
grown in the Sandwich Islands. DIR.
Neale tried experiments ON three farms
those of Daniel w. Corbit near
Odessa; J. w. Killen, near Milford,
and Elbert G.. Packard, at "Foxhall, .
near Dover. One acre on Killen' farm
produced 4150 pounds of sugar; one
acre at "Foxhall' yielded 5000 pounds,
and one acre on DIR. Neale's place al
Newark, 4731 pounds. The expert.
ments were with sorghum.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
TAX FROM TRUST COMPANIES.
The Next General Assembly of Delaware
Will Have 100000 to Use.

All the companies which have been
chartered must voluntarily forward
their annual State tax. due the second
Tuesday i'll January. This will increase
the total revenue from charters to
1925, 200, as is approximately esti-
mated.
Even should there be falling off in
this revenue to the little Diamond
State before the first of 1901, there will
surely be over $2OO,O in the treasury
for the next General Assembly when it
convenes, to do something with. Any
company failing to forward its annual
State tax when due, forfeits its charter,
no matter how much it has already
paid, and a proclamation is issued to
that effect by the governor.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
DEATH OF EDWIN A. REED.
Was SOn-in-Law OF the Late Jas. W. Mitchell,
of This Town.

Edwin A. Reed, whose wife was a
daughter of the late Jas. w. Mitchell,
died of consumption in Wilmington at
daybreak, Christmas morning. His
wife, who was visiting here was mott
fed and went to Wilmington that
morning. The remains were brought
here to-day for interment at ST. Peters
Episcopal Cemetery. He was popular
in Wilmington among his associates,
was formerly the deputy recorder
of deeds for New Castle county, and a
member of the A. o. U. W. and Hep
tasophs. His means had been spent
in quest of health in travelling South
and West. He was a graduate OF
Girard College.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
REPUBLICANS WANT NOTICE.
DELEGATION OF UNION REPUBLICANS FEEL
SOMEWHAT ENCOURAGED.
Ex-senator Anthony Higgins Talks of the
Effects of the Quay Case Upon
Delaware Politics.

The newspaper accounts of the visit
of a delegation of Union Republicans
to Washington for the purpose of ask
ing the good offices of the National
Republican Committee in settling the
Republican dispute in this State,
have been mischieviOusly misleading.
This, however, is the usual newspaper
way of treating anything relating to
Union Republican politics. The i'm
preston has gone out that the mem
bers of the committee turned their
backs on the Republicans and deliber-
ately snubbed them in the vote taken
upon the Delaware matter None of
of this is true. The decision of the
committee was simply that it was mex
| pedient to bring any such disputes into
the range of the committees work, and
referred it to Chairman Hanna with
the understanding that he would try
to bring about a settlement of the
trouble Every member of the com
mittee to whom the Union Republican
delegates spoke, commended them for
their liberal propositions. Among
these was Chairman Hanna himself
There was a very noticeable change of
sentiment in the committee regarding
the Delaware matter. - Union RepUb-
Licdn.
A special dispatch from the Eueniag
Post from Washington says: "Ex-Sen-
ator Higgins (Rep., Del.) is one of
the most interested observers in the
Quay case. He says the seating OF
Quay would have had an almost ruin
GUS effect upon Republican prospects
in Delaware, and one that would last
| for many years. The governor of the
> State is a Democrat, and in case Quay
: should be seated wOuld appoint proba
: bly, Salisbury or Biggs, both of whom
5 are men of fortune and standing
: kenney, the present Democratic sena
0 ator, is weak man, and with him a
S the head, the party will not grow il
e Delaware. The placing in the Unite,
n States Senate of either of the othel
t men named would, however, give tn,
V party foOthold and probably put it il
1 position to recover and control there
s Delaware is naturally a Democrat
n State. The Republicans are able t
n control it only because of the disruI
tion of their opponents.
s Great surprise is expressed by Nj
?. Higgins that so weak a case from tn
= constitutional point as Mr.. Quay
S should be seriously considered L
: the Corbett case, as he points out, tn
Legislature never fully organized
while III the Quay case the Legislator
was in session the very day the va
cancy occurred; it had been in sessIO
some time before and was in sessio
;" for number of weeks after. The n
quirement of the constitution of Penn
lie sylvania that the Governor shall ca
l. a special session of the Legislature
le the event of vacancy still furth,
81 weakens the Quay case. Mr.. Higgin
II says that if Corbett, with the stron,
IN est sort of case, was defeated by
y vote of 80 to 10, he cannot understa1
r. how Quay, with the weakest sort of
ls case, can expect to receive a majori
ar vote in his favor. This is the wav
l, great many other persons are lookiu
at it.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Peninsula Horticultural Society.

We are in the receipt of the program
of the Thirteenth Annual meeting of
the Peninsula Horticultural Society to
be held at Salisbury, Md, on the 10,
II and 12th of January. The program
covers four pages, showing that many
topics of interest to the wide awake
farmers will he taken up and discus
sed.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Death OF John W. Graham.

John w. Graham, a well-known and
prominent citizen of Kenton, who has
been at his daughters in Philadelphia
undergoing medical treatment for a
cancer, died yesterday. While not a
surprise, the announcement of his
death has caused gloom in Kenton.
His remains were brought down to-
day and interment will be made at
Bryn Zion church, Friday.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
HANCOCK POST CAMPFIRE"
Old Veterans of this Community Will Recall
Scenes OF the Civil War.

The Gen. W. S. Hancock Post, No.
80, G.. A. R., will have an entertain
campfire, supper and public in
stallation of the officers-elect for the
ensuing year at the Opera House,
Smyrna, on Thursday evening, Jan.
4th, 1900. There will be speaking by
the Rev. L. W. Layfield, and expe-
riences aud anecdotes by old soldiers.
Music will be furnished by Alfred
Tilghman with the new Edison stand
ard phonograph. Tickets 10 cents,
can be obtained at any of the drug
stores or of any of the comrades.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
PROF. vANBURKALOW INJURED.
A Former Smyrna Boy Thrown From q
Moving Train,

While attempting to get on moving
train at the Dover station, Friday
morning, Prof. VanBurkalow of Dick
inson College fell and was dragged a
long distance. He was cut about the
face and otherwise injured. He had
alighted from the train, which was
southbound, to talk to friend, and
fingered until the last car was passing
him. He is SON of the Rev. J. It.
Van Burkalow Of the Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference and
when boy, lived in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
REWARDED FOR HIS FAITHFULNEsS.

James B. Conner, of FELTON,, Retired on a
Pension After 43 Years of Service.
Mr.. James B. Conner, of FELTON,,
father of Mrs. J. W. Clifton, of this
town, has been rewarded by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company for faith
full service.
For 43 years of faithful service
he has received notice from the
Pennsylvania Railroad headquarters
of his retirement on pension
after January 1. He is n years old,
and has reported regularly every
morning for 49 years, excepting five
days when disabled by accident.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
KENT COUNTY DEMOCRACY.
A. N. Brown Succeeds John D. Hawkins as
Chairman of County Committee.

Abram n. Brown, Secretary of the
Delaware State Agricultural Society,
has accepted the Office of chairman of
the Kent County Democracy, Alex
ander NJ. Daily remains as secretary of
the committee. Mr.. Brown succeeds
Lawyer John d. Hawkins, and is well
known throughout the State.
The Levy Court Friday afternoon,
settled with Hawkins, whose accounts
a committee was investigating. A de-
posit of 81 200 made by Hawkins to the
credit of Mr.. Emerson, together with
the sum of $13O due him as attorney
for the Court was sufficient to effect
the settlement.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
DECLINED GOVERNMENT POSITION.
Rev. Alex. @. Cummins, Jr., Offered the Chap.
Iaincy of the U. 5. BattIeship "Kearsarge."

Rev. Alex. @. cummins, Jr., Offered the Chap.
Iaincy of the U. 5. Battleship "Kearsarge."
A New York paper states that the
Rev. Alexander G.. Cummins, Jr., for
merly of this town, has declined the
nomination to the chaplaincy of the
United States Battleship "Kearsarge, I"
the largest battleship in the navy.
The latter carries crew of 400 men
and the salary attached to the position
of chaplain is $4,000, with the rank of
Lieutenant Commander.
Rev. Cummins has also declined an
offer to become the rector of a parish
in San Francisco, California. He feels
bound by his affection to Holy Trinity
Parish, New York City, position he
has held for four years, and he has
decided to remain there.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Only One Day to Delaware.

William Jennings Byran, who is at
present in Texas, will devote month
to an eastern tour. Mr.. Bryan writes
that he will come to Delaware some
time in January, but he fears he can
give but one day to the Diamond
State. He also expects to give one day
to New Jersey, and one day each to
several New England States.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
KENT TROLLY ROAD.
Work Of Construction VIII Begin the First
of January.

Attorney General Robert @. White
went to Philadelphia Thursday and
conferred with directors of the Della
ware General Electric Co., for which
he is attorney. Upon his return he
announced that in January the COM
pany will begin the construction of q
line from Milford to Woodland Beach,
over the route heretofore announced.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Discussion Over A Hotel.

There is considerable discussion over
the action of the commissioners of Re-
hoboth in asking SO, 900 for site upon
which the Queen Anne's Company de-
sired 10 erect q hotel.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Accident at webb's MIN.

E. I. Potts, of Chamberburg, Pa,
lost the ends of his second and third
fingers on Thursday, by an accident in
putting in new machinery at Webbs
Mill.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Death Of SOIOman Smith.

Mr.. Soloman Smith, one of our old
carpenters and the father of a large
family, died at his residence in Spru-
ance City on the 10Th inst, age sc
years. He was inferred in the Odd
Fellows cemetery Thursday afternoon,
Rev. l.. w. Layfield officiating.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
MUCH POULTRY FROM SMYRNA.
The Holiday Demand Puts Much Money In
this Vicinity.

A great deal of money was spent for
poultry in this town last week, and the
dealers paid out a good many thous-
ands of dollars for turkeys, etc., to
ship to the cities. They went by cars
aud boat by the tons. These are the
bouts in which the farmers wives come
in.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
MANY caristmas Trees.

There were good many Christmas
trees on the market last week, but by
Saturday night they seemed to be all
gone. This means that there were a
great many little ones made happy in
their own home circle.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Silver Ofser,ag ReceotIou.

The "Silver Offering Reception" to-
morrow night at the residence of A. l..
Hudson, Sr., opposite the Nj. E.
churce, promises to be a pleasant
affair.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
DWELLING BURNED DOWN.
The Residence of W. W. DOnavan, Near
Prices Corner Destroyed.

The dwelling of VIM. w. Donovan,
near Prices Corner, six miles from
Smyrna, which was made almost new
building last summer, was burned
down on Thursday, involving loss of
81, 200. The household effects were
fortunately nearly all removed. The
fire broke out in the second story, and
this was the first time that fire had
been made in this part of the house.
There was an insurance of 5000 on
the property, which was occupied by
his son, VIM. J. Donovan. They wish
through this means to extend thanks
to those who helped them.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Floor Gives Way.

The floor of the barn at "Sunng-
side" in the occupancy of @. E. Me-
loney, gave way with 200 bushels OF
shelled corn.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
CHEERFUL CHRISTMAS TIDE,
MARKED ESPECIALLY IN AND ABOUT
TOWN BY HAPPY FAMILY REUNIONS.
Began with Church Services on Sunday and
Closed Christmas Evening with a Splen-
did HOme-Talent Entertainment.

Christmas '99 dawned beautiful
day. Early in the morning, from the
time the first streaks of light appeared
in the Eastern horizon, there was
more or less boomerang, together with
some carols, which gave evidence of
the advent of the great Christmas
Holiday that commemorated the birth
of the Savior of the world. There was
not the enthusiasm and hilarious sport
of previous Christmastide' but then
there was enough evidence, if not from
the older persons, at least from the
small boy who was up bright and early
on dress parade, with horn and drum.
The weather, unlike the previous day,
was cold and crisp, and continued
good throughout the day.
The day as holiday was celebrated
more by the happy reunion of family
ties. In this respect, having Sunday
and Christmas Day together, it was al
the more enjoyed, and it was this feat
ure that made the event such a pleas
ant one throughout
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Episcopal Church.

The only other religious service, fol-
lowing as soon as it did after Sunday,
was that at the Episcopal Church, at
1890 o'clock. St. Peters had been
beautifully trimmed for the Christmas
tide with evergreen as usual, that
about the chancel being particularly
effective. The attendance was larger
than usual for week. day service, and
the sermon was by the rector, Rev.
Henry Thomas, on: "His name shall be
called wonderful" taken from the
prophecy of Isaiah in relation to the
coming of Christ.
In the evening, the Sunday School
of this church gave its annual Christ
mas treat to the children connected
with the school. This consisted of a
box of candy, oranges and peanuts
120 children being thus remembered
from large Christmas tree.
Sunday Services at the Other Churches.
In the two other churches, the
Christmas services were on the day
before, Sunday oath, but the morning
was rainy clear up to church time with
high wind, making the morning con-
gregation small in them all. Had the
sun come ont half hour sooner, the
number would have been much larger
in all the churches.
At the Presbyterian church, the pas
tor, Rev. j. l.. Estlin, preached well
prepared sermon on the Nativity oi
Christ" At night the services were
given largely to music, four musicians
friends of Mr.. Watkins, came dowr
from Middletown to help them in thu
music, making an orchestra of tel
pieces. The music it is said was the
best ever given in the church.
At the Methodist church Rev. G. A
Hill preached an able sermon on tn
Incarnation" of Christ, which wa
highly enjoyed by those who brave
the storm and came out. The choi
gave two anthems of Christmas music
led by l.. M. Price, w. o. Hoffecke
being away, that was creditable to th
singers and enjoyed by the audianct
The same were sung at night, whe
the auditorium was well filed.
The Sunday School Exercises.
The Christmas exercises of Asbur.
M. E. Sunday School were held Sur
day afternoon, the school and visitor
numbering over 260. The superb
tendent, L. NJ. Price had charge of I'll
program, the opening prayer being b
ex-Superintendent John H. Hoffecke
The school, chat seems to have an III
usual tact in catching tunes, rendere
some excellent music, John A. Ho
fecker having charge of the baton. L
terspersed with the responsive readir
and songs of the infant class, wererea
ings by Miss Bessie Curry-"The Fir
Christmas Tree" Miss Laura Be
christmas Story and recitations b
Thomas Hill and Ethel FAIRIES. III
pastor was down for an address, but /
Continued on 6th pnQe.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-27
Early Morning Prayer Meeting.

The six o'clock or daybreak prayer
meeting, is feature that has character
lied the NJ. E. church from its ear
iest.recollections When the pastor
entered there were 45 persons in the
lecture room, and others entering af-
terwards, made the number in attend
ance between fifty and sixty. 1t was
on the order of the usual prayer meet
ing except that the chapter read was in
relation to the birth of Christ, and the
remarks of Pastor Hill were directed to
the same event. The hymns also and
prayers of the laity gave expression to
the fact that a Saviour had been born
who should redeem it from its sins
The times., 1899-11-26

only 10 continue their support, but If pos
sible II increase il. and TO try and enlist
those who up TO now have been silent spec
tators, silent because their aid and coop
Grafton has not been solicited. Hundreds
Of possibly willing co-rel gionists, 10 the
management unknown, could be added
were they but known and asked. Every
Israelite in the city should aid in this noble
work, every man, woman, and child be-
come interested as | am convinced their
sympathetic natures and willing hands
would were the matter properly present
ed. The concern OF the poor is everybody S
concern. to contribute 10 their relief
eYeryone's duty.
Contributions from various associations
and individuals specially mentioned by the
finance secretary in his report are evi-
denceS of interest in our work. aid mani
festatiOns Of aid for the 5etterment Of the
unfortunates The thanks of both the poor
and the charities are due and herewith ten
dered
The courtesy Of tbe officers and mem
bers of the board. their zeal and devotion
to duty. deserve your admiration and
should receive our warmest tharks
The board of directors have reelected
the officers for the coming year. They are
as follows
President, l. J.. Blout; vice president S.
Lewis second vice president. Mrs. S Op-
penheimer; treasurer. A. D. Prince; sec
retary. Jacob Strasburger; financial secre-
tary, A. G. Wolf The members of the
board Of directors. who were also re-elect-
ed, are: Marcus Notes. Mrs. l. l.. Blout
Mrs Charles Kaufman Mrs Abraham l.
Strasburger Mrs. A. Behrend, Mrs c. Gug-
genheiner, Mrs. John Hechinger, Alexan-
der Wolf. Paul Harmel, and Samuel Elm
stein.