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Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
The Conapiracx Failed.

Once upon a time there lived in
LeavenwOrth the late Len T. Smith,
whom all old timers remember, and
General Powell Clayton. Smith was
In New York one day when he was ap-
preached by a chap who said he had
on the string a rich friend from Cuba,
who was anxious to start a big faro
game and wanted him to deal for
him. He proposed to Smith that he
would take up the Offer-Smith should
tackle the game and he would cooper
ate with Smith, so that together they
could rob the Cuban of $4,000.
Smith sent up stairs for Clayton and
told him what the gambler had pro-
posed. All three started out to see the
Cuban, and they found him surround
ed by everything refreshing that mon
ey could buy. Smith and Clayton ate
and drank and drove and went to the
theater and had all sorts of fun at the
Cuban'S expense for three OF four
days, all the time having under con-
sideration the proposed conspiracy.
Finally, when they were through
with their business in New York, they
thanked the gamblers for their hos
pitality and suggested that they look
for suckers elsewhere than from
among frOntiersmen from Kansas. 1t
was estimated that the gamblers spent
at least $1,000 entertaining their in
tended victims.-Kansas City Journal.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
CHESWOLD.
The Wheat Yield.-A Class of Music
Local and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence 10 the Times
CHEswOLD, July 10.-Messrs H. G.
& J. M. Ford are running good force
making peach baskets, half barrel bas-
kets, egg crates, &c, and have been
pushed to keep up with the demand
for them.
Miss May Evans Is meeting the
pupils of our public school at o'clock
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of
each week during the vacation when
she gives them one hours drill in
music, using the Tonic Sofia system.
Our farmers are pleased with the
rains we have had even though it has
somewhat disturbed threshing. The
yields have been good generally. The
thresher at John H. Carrow reports a
yield of 20 bushels per acre from 81
acres. 7. d. Garrison received from
Al acres S24 bushels and Harry Ross on
the John Heitshu home farm is re-
ported to have got ten from one of his
fields from 20 to % bushels per acre.
Instead of the usual sermon Rev.
Edwin Gardner gave last Sunday even
ing taking for his subject, ''The
Pharoah of the Exodus" brief illus
trated history of Pharoah. His congre
cation was highly pleased.
Mr.. w. S. Scarborough has pur-
chased a number of patches of black
berries which with the advanced prices
over previous seasons will pay him
handsomely. Apples are i'll great de-
mand also and Mr.. Scarborough and
Boyce & Co., made large shipments to
New York chiefly.
Personalities May Hardcastle of
Philadelphia, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. G. Boggs.-Mr. Will Bolts has
returned from a visit to Camden, N.
J.-Mrs. Rev. G. F. Sheppard of Cam
den, Del, is guest at the parsonage.
Miss Agnes Garrison of Kenton, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. S. Garrison. Miss Jennie
Boggs of Dover, spent Sunday with
Mrs. John w. Thompson near Ches-
wold.-Mrs. Maggie j. Scott, Miss
Annie Scott, Mrs. Matte Wharton and
sons, Arthur and Calvin, of Green
wood, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Daunenhauer. Mrs. Annie Thompson
and niece of Camden, N. j., are visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Thomp.
son. - Mrs. Margaret Collision oi
Greenwood, Del, is guest of her son
Andrew w. Collision. REX.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
The UntruthfuI Mummy.

We saw only the outer gardens and
the museum. the chief attraction of
which is magnificent marble sarcOph-
agus decorated with bas-reliefs of
Alexander the Great. The collection of
statues, bronZes and sarcOphagi is in
teresting and immensely valuable, and
l would like to copy some of the de-
scriptiOns from the guidebOOk, but
space forbids.
One Egyptian mummy case had a
stranger forbear" kind of inscrip-
ton on it. The guide furnished me
with a liberal translation. The king on
the inside of the case, "swathed in
spicery and fine linen," had caused this
injunction to be placed on the lid of his
sarcophagus:
do not disturb these mortal re-
mains, for there is naught within this
easement except my poor body. There
is neither gold nor precious jewelry to
reward the cOvetOuS."
The antiquarians who unearthed the
sarcOphagus did not respect this ap-
peal When they examined the mum
my wrapped inside of the box they
found several pieces of gold clasped in
the right hand, which proves that an
oriental will lie even after DEATH
Egyptian Cor. Chicago Record.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
No Use For the Alligator.

The colored prisoners in the peniten-
tiary are acquainted with the habits
Of crOcOdiles and fully realize that they
relish a pickaninny. Under these cir
cumstances they are not anxious to
make the acquaintance of crocodile
that inhabits the fountain of the pris-
on. The other day one of them who
had committed some Offense was taken
to the cellar to be punished. After he
had been blindfOlded one of the men
called out to the other. Keep that al
ligatOr back or he will bite this man
That caused the cOlored man to COM
mence to plead, and he said, "FO' de
Lord, Mr.. Deputy, eff yOuse let me go,
I'll neber come back here ag'in."
But you told me that the other
time" replied the deputy.
But dis is de time | tells you de
truf. and neber will come pack ag'in." "
On leaving the tub he declared that
the animal had bitten him few times,
notwithstanding the fact that the crOc-
Odile had been in the fountain all the
time. The cOlOred man has kept his
word up to date. but he is liable to
soon forget the lesson of the crocodile
that is the deadly enemy of the cOlOred
men in the SOuth.-ColumbuS Dispatch.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
KENTON.
Improvement of PrOperty.-Experience OF
Town BaiIiff.-LOcal and Personal
Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times
KENToN, July 12.-Mr. d. S. Wilds
is making an extensive improvement
by placing a new roof on his outbuild-
ings.
Mr.. M. L. Warner, while threshing
wheat upon Mr.. Samuel Taylor's farm
near the Seven Hickories, broke the
blower on his thresher, compelling
him to purchase several new parts to
repair same. The cause is as yet un-
known.
Mr.. E. o. Bayles is cleaning in and
around his factory, making prepara-
tions for the canning season, which is
expected to be large one.
Mr.. John Webster (town bailiff)
captured dog running at large with
out muzzle and placed it in the dog
pen last Thursday night. Some one
broke the pen open and let the dog
out. There are several suspicioned,
but no arrests have as yet been made.
Mr.. S. A. Fortner is placing a new
railing for horses in front of the hotel.
Personal Jennie Green, Of
Ridgely, Md, who has been spending
several days with her brother, Mr.
Thos. Green, has returned home
Miss May Wallace, of Smyrna, is Wis
iting Mr.. L. F. Hilyard. Mr.. J. Baker
Taylor left Tuesday morning to spent
several days with his relatives a
Dover. Mr.. H. w. Moore, repre-
sentative of E. Levering & Co., O
Baltimore, who has been visiting his
parents, leaves this week to work tn,
State of Ohio.-Mr. J. F. Purse, O
Philadelphia, spent Sunday with hi!
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Purse
Miss Beulah Wilds, of Dover, Del
made flying visit to her grandmother
Mrs. Lydia Wilds. - Miss Berthi
Smithers, of Smyrna. spent Monda,
with Miss Bertha Bailey. Mr.. Will
liam NJ. Donovan, of M;ddletown
and Mr.. Frank Donovan, of Philadel
phia, spent Sunday in town. B.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
Glorious News.

Comes from DIR. d. B. Cargile, of
Washita, l. T. Hewrites: "Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which has caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give
no help; but her cure is complete and
her health is excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved that
Electric Bitters is the best blood puri-
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poi
sons, help digestion, builds up the
strength. Only so cents. Sold by
Jas. P. Hoffecker, Smyrna, I. l..
Mason, Clayton, Druggists. Guar
anteed.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
SEASON OF 1899.
Woodland Beach

The season at Woodland Beach, opened
June 24th. This is one of the most popular
and attractive bayside resorts in the coun-
try, possessing the finest pavilions, hand
soonest grounds, with facilities and con-
veniences for the accommodation of guests,
ON the bay.
The Hotel has recently been thoroughly
renovated papered and painted, and fur
nished throughout, making it the most
complete and comfortable in all its appoint
ments on the peninsula.
The cuisine" is unsurpassed, the table
literally supplied with the choicest viands
of the city and country markets.
FISHING.
Boats can be secured at all times for Fish
ing, of which fine sport there is always
plenty, when the weather is at all favorable.
Without doubt the best point on the bay
for this sport.
GRABBING.
Crabs caught by the quantities at the
lauding without the trouble or expense of a
boat. Boats to hire at reasonable rates.
Free to guests of Hotel
CUNNING.
Bombay Hook Island, upon which Wood
land Beach is situated, has long been noted
for its good cunning grounds, and is still
Keeping up its reputation, wOodcOck and
snlpe having been secured in abundance the
past season. Good plover shooting during
July. August and September. In the Fall
and Spring the best place on the bay for
duck shooting,
r1USIC.
A tirst-class Orchestra under the leader
ship of William j. Oglesby, of Chester,
Pa, will furnish music in the Grand Pavil-
ion every day and at the weekly Wednesday
evening hops.
TERMS, VERY REASONABLE.
For further particulars, address
L. p. CAMPBELL, Prop'r,
Woodland Beach, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
Cause For Wrath.

A correspondent of the London acad-
emy writes: "Many years ago a broth
er of mine sent an old edition of Sir
Walter Scott's novels to be bound, and
to his wrath The Talisman' and ''The
Lengend of MOntrose' came home with
these backings: The Tallish Man and
The Leg End of Montrose.'
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
Try Aliens Foot Ease.

powder TO be shaken into the shoes. Your
ieet ieei swoeh nervous sra mot Ho. and get tired
try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t eools the feet and
makes watkins easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet, ingrowing nails, blisers and callous spets
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort Try it today. Sold by ali
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial pac /.
age FREE. Address Allen s. 0lmsted LIE Roy,
NY.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
A Strange Clock.

A strange clock was made during
the last century for a French noble
man. The dial was horizontal, and the
figures, being hollow. were filed with
different sweets or spices. Thus. run
ming his finger along the hand, by
tasting, the owner could tell the hour
without a light.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr.. L. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
scriptiOns and receives monies on old. AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.0O a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Copying ink may be made by dis
solving lump sugar in the common ink,
used in the portion of one dram of the
former to one ounce of the latter
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Ground has been broken in the lot
opposite the residence of George Hearn
on which Frank Green will erect
dwelling.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

ton, Rev. Dexter Weeden, J. r. Glenn
ents, Edward Stevens, William Tunis,
Frank Allen, Frank Tunis and Homer
Lewis.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Downs Chapel will hold an ice
cream festival on the church yard next
Saturday night.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
] ] Price
Clothing Sale.

Having decided to discon-
tinue business in Whining
ton, we have sold our entire
stock and fixtures to Jas. T.
Mullin & Sons, 9Th and Mar
ket.
Merchants Tailoring Co.,
304 Market Street.
These goods went on sale
Tuesday morning in our
Basement, at just J marked
prices. Bargains for every
body. Hundreds of Mems
and Boys Suits, hundreds of
pairs of odd Trousers, odd
Coats, odd Vests. Our mid
summer sale on regular stock
is on, 10 per cent. discount
on Clothing, Suits and Trou-
sers, except Serges, Black
ClayS and Thin Goods. 10
per cent. on Tailoring, ex-
$5 Trousers and our special
SIS to order Suits.
Closed evenings at 6 ex-
cept Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Rev. o. W. DeVenish has4 4been at
Lakeville, Md, this week assisting the
Rev. J. A. Buckson to conduct camp
meeting services.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Mt. Friendship Grove Camp Meet
ing, under the auspices of Mt. Friend
ship and Clayton A. NJ. E. churches,
will commence Saturday July 29th and
hold until the 7th. A number of the
able preachers in their conference have
been engaged for the occasion and ii
promises to be one of the best they
have held.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
CASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have AlaOays Bought.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Preaching at Downs Chapel next
Sunday at p. m. Sunday School 2
p. m.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Personals. Misses Ethel and
Marion Rogers are enjoying a two
weeks visit at Perryman, Md.-Mrs.
Aubrey Vandever who has been i'll at
her home for nearly four months is
convalescing to a degree, and cOntem-
plates going to Wilmington this week.
james Locates, with John Wana-
maker, Philadelphia, is home on his
summer vacation.-Miss Bert Bailey of
Kenton, is the guest of Miss Nan
Wright. ht.-Mrs. Margaret Benson of
Wilmington, is the guest of Mrs. H. F.
Smith. Rev. Dexter Weeden is spend
ing the week in New York City.-Isaae
Beatty has accepted position with the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Philadel-
phia. Joseph VanWinkle and family
of Philadelphia, are visiting Clayton
relatives Miss Swinney of Washing
ton, d. c., and Miss Seiders of West
Virginia, are guests of the family OF
Mr.. Harvey Seiders were given q
strawride last Monday evening by
Clayton friends.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

One way to hear a pin drop is to
heat it red hot and drop it into a keg
of powder.-Philadelph Record.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Henry Galloway of Wilmington,
fagman on the Perryville extra, has
moved from Wilmington to Clayton
and will take the residence vacated by
John B. Hackett. The latter has re-
signed his position on the railroad and
moved to accept position in Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
INNOCENT QUAKER KIDS.

TWO INTERESTING SPCIMENS START OUT
IN QUEST OF ADVENTURES.
The journeyings of these enterpris-
ing infants will be described only in
the Great Philadelphia Sunday Press.
The pictures and rhymes are excruciat-
ingly funny. In another week the
whole world will be Laughing. You had
better ask your newsdeaier to serve
you with the Philadelphia Sunday
Press regularly.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

At a meeting of the Clayton Board
OF School Commissioners last Monday
evening, all the teachers were re-
elected as follows: Prof. W. L. Good
ing, principal; Prof. Walter w. Hyn-
son, assistant principal; Mrs. Minnie
Reynolds, and Miss Emily Spruance,
teachers. A raise of $25 was made to
the yearl " salary of Miss Spruance
who has charge of the primary grades.
This was made out of Just appreci-
alton of her services. The regular
yearly assessment was made and now
hangs complete in the post office.
Principal Gooding contemplates MAX
ing number Of changes for the good
of the school during the coming year.
A lawn party was given at the resi-
dence of w. HI. Tunis last FRIDAY
evening by Miss Edna Tunis, in honor
of her guests, Misses Anna Foxwell
and Ethel Riggs of Smyrna. The
grounds were beautifully decorated
with lanterns and pleasant evening
was spent. Those present were
Misses Bella Tunis, Minnie McCon.
aughy, Flora Hollett, Bessie Garman,
Lulu Severson, Eugenia Deakyne,
T. 7. Horn and wife, r. Hirons Cliff.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

The committee who have in charge
the arranging of picnic for the Sun
day School children of st. Paul NJ. E,
church will report next Sunday. II
has been about settled to picnic at
Woodland Beach next Wednesday OF
Thursday.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Heroic RailrOader. William Ahern,
block operator for the Delaware Rail
road at Ginn's Crossing, below Mid
dletown, was discovered at his desk in
the tower at 2.30 o'clock Monday
morning, bleeding and unconscious
from wounds on the head. He had
been assaulted by two negroes, who
robbed him of $25. Becoming uncOn-
scicus Ahern set the signals in both
direction to stop coming trains, and
the signals, coupled with the fact that
no response was received to whistling,
caused the crew of a sOuth-bound train
to stop and make an investigation.
But the precaution taken by the brave
and desperately wounded operator pre-
vented the possibility of train coils
ions. A posse was promptly organ
lied and the alleged assailants were
traced to Summit Bridge, about seven
distant, where they were arrested and
taken to Jail. They we're James Young
and Chester Rasin, from Uniontown
Nd. lIr. Ahern will recover. The
assailants have confessed.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
in and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

The rain storm on Saturday night
did not seem to intefere much with the
supper and festival held by the Ladies
of Ewell church; the success was graf
flying, it was continued, as an ice
cream festival on Saturday night.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Fat cattle wanted by W. H. Davis,
butcher, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

A number of Clayton families may
take cottages at Rehoboth for the sum-
mer months. In August st. Paul
church will grant their pastor, Rev. O..
W. DeVenish a two weeks vacation.
1t IS now his purpose to take cottage
there for the month spend his vacation
and leave his family in charge of the
cottage the balance of the month.
Besides Rev. DeVenish and family,
Mr.. Charles Stewart and family, Mrs.
NJ. J. Clifton and family are talking of
taking a cottage. The Rev. j. R.
Ellis, pastor of the Kenton NJ. E.
church, is likely to be one of the cot
tagers.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

A Lawn Fete" will be given in
front of St. Paul NJ. E. church on Sat-
urday evening next, under the aus
pices and for the benefit of the Ladies
Aid Society of the church. Supper
will be served on tables around and
about the church lawn.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

lone p, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilmer D. Rawley of Chester,
Pa, died at the home of her grand
father, Mr.. John Ellis of this town on
Friday, where with her parents she
had been making visit. Interment
was made in Odd Fellows Cemetery
on Sunday, the Rev. o. w. DeVenish
of st. Paul NJ. E. church officiating.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12

Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor of
Ewell's NJ. P. church, will preach next
Sunday as follows: 1920 a. M,
Healing the Nobleman's Son.; $50
p. M, "The Hebrews in the Fiery
Furnace; Sunday School ? p. m.
Prayermeeting Wednesday night.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-12
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CLAYTON DEPARTMENT, |
Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent |
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub |
scriptiOns and receives monies on old Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.O0 a
year in advance.
CLAYTON.
Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
in and About Town.
Fat cattle wanted by W. H. Davis,
butcher, Clayton. T
Preaching at Downs Chapel next
Sunday at p. m. Sunday School 2
p. m.
Downs Chapel will hold an ice
cream festival on the church yard next
Saturday night
Ground has been broken in the lot
opposite the residence of George Hearn
on which Frank Green will erect
dwelling.
Rev. o. W. DeVenish has@ @been at
Lakeville, Md, this week assisting the
Rev. J. A. Buckson to conduct camp
meeting services.
The committee who have in charge
the arranging of picnic for the Sun
day School children of st. Paul NJ. E,
church will report next Sunday. 1t
has been about settled to picnic at
Woodland Beach next Wednesday or
Thursday.
front of St. Paul M. E. church on Sat-
urday evening next, under the aus
pices and for the benefit of the Lscies'
Aid Society of the church. Supper
will be served on tables around and
about the church lawn.
Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor of
Ewell's NJ. P. church, will preach next
Sunday as follows: 1890 a. M,
Healing the Nobleman's Son.; 8. 80
p. M, 'The Hebrews in the Fiery
Furnace; Sunday School 2 p. m.
Prayermeeting Wednesday night.
The rain storm on Saturday night
did not seem to intefere much with the
supper and festival held by the Ladies
of Ewell church; the success was graf
flying, it was continued, as an ice
cream festival on Saturday night.
Mt. Friendship Grove Camp Meet
ing, under the auspices of Mt. Friend.
ship and Clayton A. NJ. E. churches,
will commence Saturday July 29th and
hold until the 7th. A number of the
able preachers in their conference have
been engaged for the occasion and il
promises to be one of the best they
have held.
Henry Galloway of Wilmington
fagman on the Perryville extra, has
moved from Wilmington to Clayton
and will take the residence vacated by
John B. Hackett The latter has re
signed his position on the railroad ant
moved to accept position in Whining
ton.
lone p, infant daughter of Mr. anC
Mrs. Wilmer d. Rawley of Chester
Pa, died at the home of her grand
father, Mr.. John Ellis of this town oil
Friday, where with her parents sh,
had been making a visit. Intermen
was made in Odd Fellows Cemeter,
on Sunday, the Rev. o. w. DeVenisl
of st. Paul NJ. E. church officiating.
A number of Clayton families ma,
take cottages at Rehoboth for the sum
mer months. In August st. Pau
church will grant their pastor, Rev. o
W. DeVenish two weeks vacation
1t IS now his purpose to take cottag
there for the month spend his vacation
and leave his family in charge of tn
cottage the balance of the month
Besides Rev. DeVenish and family
Mr.. Charles Stewart and family, Mrs
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The Mining Is4reAu ard Exchange 90
this city has begun .s campaign Of ell
aeatfasa. The plan Is IN give a SERIES os
.s1aie meetings for the faTEaertnx 81 the
mining interests Of TIRE state. The first cf
these Will ~ os Ss;grsias Al o'clock y.
ma when ar address will l~ made ny
Prof Iandes. OF the University ef Wash
saEtGn
Prof q II. Dahl who has charge q
sn~ work az public snn~sinx. for the
bureau states that Prof. I<snsses has ssgst-
fed ar Intention ia give u swsf.s Of 1kus.
sY@fef lectures 81 tie university Assa an1er
she aEsgsces ot me etsgesss. a. which ali
s,<sr ssssts interested In mining VIII De wei
esxss,e. ard ths, TIRE new association ~ill
follow taess hv meetings addressed by wei
kaowr and Thoroughly informed local min.
isg Erser.
the -ss4assx OF The esAzsnn<- 20 Commerce
a large attendance Is aegsi FER.
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Wheat receipts continue light, and I, Is
becoming the general impression among
those acquainted with the situation rha,
there Is Dat comparatively little grain left
IN the hands Of the farmers OF Eastern
Washington. Some hold that there .x les.
than J.0o,eS bushels stiii unsosd III this
Is true !, Will probably ~ gradually placed
on the market with no apprecia Die effect.
AMI then ii will be reaiz<d that there In
no grain Jeff But these figures OF re-
ceirts IN Seattle are no criierian OF prog
Tsse nor OF differentiation. helms simply a
record az the grain at has come 10 this
market Tho receipts OF this season. As
compared ny months with the prevfou.
season. ara here shown. VITA the increase
or decrease OF each month: