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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-02-20

History. has not been poo in beautl'
full deeds, but all her annals do not Ee.
cOrd one more beautiful than tnsT Oh
Mr.. Thtmas B Bailey, Of MOcksVliie,
establishing a fund at the State Norma
College for che axe OF poor and wor.ny
girls IN memory OF his daughters whose
lives were lost In the epIIemIc that 70
recently came 80 sadly upon the Inssl,,
tuition. The act reveals the rlCnts o.
the mans heart and opens to IG every
heart IN North Carolina. -BI0llcSi
Recorder.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-02-20
A FACT.

5all us. the California leRIslature choet
HON A B Bard, Republican y 'IteG
states 3 VA or to succeed Stephen N
White. M. Bard, the dispatches in
i dentaIly stated, ia a millionaire lane
1wuer and OIL operator.
But in th, Uaised States Senate mil
iouairfs ar oy no means unkno IN
10 fact. Mr. B ,rd is millionaire No, 30
The otoer millionaire Senators are al
follows:
Ohauncey NJ Depew (R p New
York, personal wealth, 90 900 600.
William Andrews Clark (Oom }
Montana. mine owner, banker and
manufactures $50 600 600.
Marcus Alor u Hanna (Rep }, Ohio,
coal and iron mine owner and manu-
fanru-er railroad msgnate and banker
Sl2 600 900
stephen Benton Elkins Rsp.), WesI
VIrRinI4. cnal and iron mines and rail
roads, 81 coo 600
John PeTcIval Jones (5ilver) Nevada,
gold and silver mines, SO 600 600
R ,ofeld Proctor (Rep). Vermont,
lawyer. IS coo, 900.
John K an tR p, New Jersey, law
yer, and banker. SIS 600 600
Thomas Collier Plat (Rap), New
York. express company, banker and
commercial interests, s. 600. 600
George Peabody Wetmore (Rep },
Rhode leland. banker, lawyer and cap
italist, IS coo 900
Nathan B Scott (Rep }, West Vir
ginia, capitalist, 60 600, 600.
William Morris Stewart (5ilver). Ne
vsds), ls~yer and gold and silver mine
owner, 81, coo. 600.
Nelson W. Aldrich (Rep.), Rhode
Island, street railway magnate, 81,
coo 600
Addison G. Foster (Rsp) Washing
ton, lumber, coal and shipping, 81
500,
James Mcmillan (Rep), Michigan,
lumOer, S. 600 600.
Edward Oliver Wolcott (Rep) Colo
RADIO, lawyer and mining 81 600 600.
Henry CABOT Lodge Crap }, Massa =
chuse ties, literature, 81, 900 O0O.
Charles Warren Fair 'snks (R p
Indiana, lawyer, So, 600 600.
Joseph Benson Foraker (R9p }, Ohio,
lawyer, 81 600. 900
William J. Sewall R9p), New Jer
sey, railroads and banking, 50 O0O, 900
This reveals the fact that nearly one
fourth the entire number of S9p ators
are mllionaires. MIllionaires, you re.
member also, comprise less than one
h%undredth of one per cent, of the poOu
lation Of the country. Yet more than
30 per cent. Of the members OF the up
per house of our national Congress are
mIlIionRires. Ho much further are
we to carry the spirit of commercial
ism3 How much longer shall we de
base manhood and enthrone the dol
lar3 How much longer Con tinue ths
policy that destroyed the glory of
Rome and Slapped the foundations Of
Grecian power3 These are not il g
questions. They r not the qles
Eions of a peseimisE. But the sub
born fact that nearly one fourth of u
most powerful law makers are from
a class comprising less than one ten
thousandEh part of our popul alton IL
in itself a demand 10 consider the
signs Of the times. And hoR many
Senator'S, not themselves millionaires
are the creatures and tools of this u
ten thousendth part of our population7
Are there not here the a MARKS OF Il
deep laid conspiracy of organized
Wealth. And has iE not made all the
progress il should be allowed to make
in this boosted government of, for,
and by the people2'
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1900-02-20
".THE TNDUsTR1AL AND EDUCA

1.-THE INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCA-
aoNAL INTERESTS OF OUR PEOPLE
PARAMOUNT TO ALL OTHER oNsIDERA
lions OF STATE POLICY Is the mOTC'
II The Progressive Farmer, and upon
his platform it shall rise or fall
On all matters relating specially
0 the great interests it represents. /
will speak with no uncertain voice, bu'
Till fearlessly the right defend, ano
mparriallY the wrong condemn. Serv
ng no master, ruled by n faction. cir
sumscribed by no selfish OF mario .
solicy it's aim will be to foster and
promote the best interests of the who'll
people of the State From Col Folks
SGIutdtOrg, Feb 10, 1886
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
Notes on Next Club Meeting.
POLICE ELECTION AGAIN POSTPONED.
Town Council Held Brief Session aud Post.
pOned Election of Chief-Oi.POlice.

The regular session of the Smyrna
Town Council was held last Friday
evening with all present except Coun-
Gilman Wright and Councilman Raw
ley. Little business was transacted
and consequently the session was
very brief. When the matter of Sc
lecting a Chief-of Police to succeed
Joseph Garner, resigned, was brought
up, 1t was found that there was only
one additional applicant. The Coun-
Gil were in hope of having a number at
this meeting, and with only three to
select from, there seemed to be- general
opinion to postpone election until the
next meeting night. This was fol-
lowed by a motion from Councilman
Fowler to defer election which was
unanimously carried. The three ap-
plicants are: Charles H. Jones. S. j..
Brown and William McLain.
Following bills were read and al
lowed: General Electric Company,
$32. .O5; Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company, $127. 49,;
Charles Warner Company. $34.66;
Benjamin Turner, extra police, $500;
w. I. Pryor, work, $500; Smyrna
Call, printing, $3.50; H. G. Turner,
| Sc 90
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
KENT COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT,
GOvernOr-EIect Hum Will be Strongly Pc.
titOn to Appoint Prof. J. E. Carroll.

Prof. ]. E. Carroll, supervising prin-
cipal of the Dover High School, was
strongly and practically heunanimous
choice for superintendent of. Public
Schools of Kent county four years
ago and had Gov. Marvil lived few
days longer he would have received
his comission to this effect. The death
of this official left Superintendent Tin
dal still in charge of the schools of the
county and doing his duty faithfully,
there was no occasion for Gov. Tun-
nell to make change-thus filling the
position for two terms. By vote of
the people a new administration of the
affairs of the State commences with
next year, and the minds of the people
are again turned to Mr.. Carroll for the
position of superintendent, and Gov.
HUM will be petition to this effect.
His appointment will we think meet
with the general approval of the
county.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
FRUIT GROWERS NATIONAL BANK.
Placed in a Long Distance Telephone the
Past Week-Bank's Condition Healthy.

Placed in a Long Distance Telephone the
Past Week-Bank's Condition Healthy.
The Fruit Growers Bank put in last
week a "Long Distance Telephone"
to be in touch with the financial opera
tions of other communities, as we'll as
our town. This is but a strong evil
dence of the you'll and vigor that is to
characterize this institution in the
future. In fact, it was stated by
gentleman a week or so ago, fully ac-
quainted with its affairs, that the Fruit
Growers Bank was in better condi-
tion than it had been for some time.
1t has transpired that in at least two
cases where considerable losses were
anticipated, arrangements have been
made whereby the Bank is reasonably
certain to secure investments that were
thought to have gone to the profit
and loss" account. That it has passed
through this crises safely, is the best
evidence that the mass of our people
want to see it flourish.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
PROFESSOR SHEARER PROSPEROUS.
Superintendent of Elizabeth Schools Strikes
a Bonanza In Educational Work.

The National Journal Of Education
published in Boston and Chicago, in
the issue of Nov. 18th, had the follow
ing to say: Elizabeth, N. j., has
broken all records in the term of office
of superintendent by the reelection of
W. J. Shearer, at an increased salary
for a term of seven years. Another
interesting fact is that his salary has
been raised from time to time, so that
from the city and county, for he is
superintendent of both, he receives
twice the salary he had when he went
to Elizabeth a few years ago, and
81, 500 more. It is probably the best
superintendency in America, when the
salary and conditions are taken into
account.
Prof. Shearer, while not o former
Smyrnian, is in a sense closely allied
to our town, having married the eldest
daughter of Mrs. Caroline S. Lassell,
and spent many of his summer vaca-
tions here. At one time he was en-
gagged in a summer school of method
in Smyrna and has always been inter
ested in the advancement of our
Smyrna Public Schools.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
REV. JOSEPH V. SMITH DEAD.
Expired at His Home, Philadelphia, Thurs.
day-Was Formerly Of Smyrna.

Rev. Joseph V. Smith, who was res
ident of our town from 1868 until some
ten years ago-in the jewelry business,
died at his residence in Philadelphia
ON Thursday last, in the 73rd year of
his age. He came to Smyrna from
Chestertown, Md, where he had been
made local preacher and advanced to
the order of elder, and was often called
on for Sunday supplies, filling the pull
pit thus both at and from home with
great acceptability. He was also a
temperance speaker and took much in
t9rest in the advancement of the Tenn
perance cause. In 1890 he moved to
Philadelphia and opened a jewelry
store on Columbia avenue but five
years later retired from business. He
and the younger members of his fam
lily kept together and is survived by
his widow and six children. He had
been a great sufferer for a year with
Bright's disease and dropsy. The fun
eral services were held in Philadelphia
on Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Drs. Wilson and McMullin, aud the
remains brought to this town for in
terment in his lot in the Odd Fellows
cemetery Monday morning, Rev. G. A.
officiating, his sons and sons-in-la
acting as bearers.
The remains were attended by Mrs.
S. V. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E.
Devlin, Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Forrest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. Smith, J. V.
Smith, Jr, all of Philadelphia, and
Wilmer B. Smith, of Providence, r. 1.
There also accompanied them on the
same train Miss Charlie Smith, Mrs,
Sue Foraker, Mrs. w. w. Cook, Mrs.
Daniel L. Davis. These were joine d
by a number of our citizens, former
acquaintances of the family.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
SMYRNA HOUSE IMPROVEMENT.
Now One of the Most Completely Furnished
Hotels in the State South of Wilmington.
Has Now Thrty-One Bedrooms.

The Smyrna House, Cyrus P. Gears
proprietor, has just undergone an i'm
provement that completely revolution
ICES this old and well-known hostelry
to one of the most up-to-date hotels in
the State. Carpenters, masOns, paint
ers and paper hangers have been busy
for several weeks, making the improve
ment complete before cold weather sets
in. An extension of fifty-two by thirty
feet (52x3O) has been made in the rear,
three stories high, giving an addition
of seventeen rooms, besides a large
dining room, kitchen, pantry &c.
Complete there are thirty-one bed
rooms, each cheerfully lighted with
electric lights, becomingly papered
and carpeted and furnished with white
enameled bedsteads and oak furniture.
A large steam plant has been placed
in the building, thus enabling each
room to have a special radiator. In
easy appointment to all bed rooms is a
handsomely furnished bathroom with
up-to-date conveniences. On the sec
ond floor, Mr.. and Mrs. Gears have a
pretty an attractive suite of rooms for
their private use.
The dining room is large, bright and
airy, and one of the most cheerful rooms
in the hotel. 1t has a seating capacity of
sixty. The kitchen is likewise splen.
didly appointed, and has been fitted
out with large Spear Range of suffic
lent capacity to meet all demands
The extension has given place for
large double parlor, handsomely furn
ished. A geptleman's toilet has heel
placed on the first floor for the use ot
the travelling public.
The improvement is one of credit
not only to Proprietor Gears, but tn
town as well. Since the present pro
prietor has taken ahOld, there has beer
a complete change in the management
and affairs at the Smyrna House, an(
it is conducted in as clean and orderl
a manner as possible. The work G
construction was all done under con
tract by our Smyrna business men. A
l.. Hudson was the builder and cor
tractor; George w. Taylor was tn
plumber; Joseph E. Carter was tn
painter and paper hanger, and w. F
@. Bell was the mason.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
DR., MOORE ACQUITTED
OF ALL BRIBERY CHARGES
JUDGES LORE, PENNEWILL AND GRUBB
DISMISSED THE CASE MONDAY.
Charges We're Not Proven and Witnesses for
Moore Made it Hot for the Character of
Gregory, the Plaintiff in the Case.

The trial of DR.. ThOs. c. Moore,
which commenced two years ago for
the purpose of convicting him of brib-
ery (the first under the new cOnstitu-
tom came to a sudden termination on
Monday. After hearing the evidence
for the prosecution and a part of that
for the defense, a majority of the
judges decided that the charges
against DR.. Moore had not been pro-
ven. The case was then dismissed,
and he was discharged.
A aOitc PROSE- was likewise entered
in the case of Frank c. Reiman. the
charges against him being similar
that of bribery, or attempted bribery.
The chief witnesses against DIR.
Moore were Elijah NJ. Gregory and
his little daughter, who testified that
a dollar had been given by DR.. Moore
for him to register, but half a dozen
men testified that they would not be-
lieve him on his oath, and one man
testified that Gregory had tried to get
him to go into a conspiracy, under the
promise of receiving $50 to $40 in
each case for every conviction for
violation of the registry law, viz: Civ
ing him that amount for everyone he
would say had been paid $1.00 to reg
lister.
Witnesses who had little or no deal
ings were present to prove the char
acter of Gregory, but those for the
defence who knew that he had live(
under different names at differen
places, notably that of Martin Jen
nings, near Camden, were not allowed
to testify. DR.. Moore testifying il
his own defence denied that he ha,
ever given Gregory or his daughte1
any money to pay his registration fe
and that Gregory and his backer
knew it was not true His lawyers
Messrs. Ward aud Hayes, submitte
the case without argument, the judges
Lore, Pennewill and Grubb acting a
Grand and Petit Jury in such politica
cases.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
SIXTY TURKEYS KILLED BY FOXES.
Flock of Thanksgiving Turkeys Belonging to
Joseph c. Robinson Greatly Reduced.

The flock of turkeys belonging to
Joseph c. Robinson, two or three
miles east of Smyrna, has been the
deadly prey of foxes and recently some
sixty or more fowls have disappeared.
They We're half grown, and fed out
near a large woods, where they were
waylaid by foxes. The family noticed
that the flock grew smaller every
night, on their return to the roost, and
investigation showed that they had
been thus destroyed by the amount of
feathers found. Mr.. Robinson has
still good lot of turkeys for the hol-
idays.
The first turkeys on the market for
sale, was Monday-for Thanksgiving.
As bird for market they seem to re-
quire cool weather, and for this rea-
son are more adapted to Christmas
than Thanksgiving. They retail at a
good price-15 cents per pound. They
are hard to start, and great care to
the farmers wives. After the period
when they can take care of themselves
the usual loss has been from cholera,
but we have heard little or nothing of
this the present season.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
CHESWOLD "PARLOR MEETING"
Local W. c. T. U. Women Make it the Oc.
casiOn of a Parting Farewell TO their
President Mrs. W. F Collins.

CHEswoLD, Nov. %. - What was
called ''Parlor Meeting" arranged
by Misses Sue Cooper and Lulu Boggs
assisted by several working commit
tees of the Cheswold w. C. Z. T.,
met at the beautiful and commOdious
home of their president, Mrs. W. F.
Collins last evening as fitting tribute
to one whose interest and untiring zeal
for the work has done much to make
the Union a success. More than a
hundred guests were present, who
passed the evening very enjoyably
with music, in social converse, etc.
Refreshments were also prepared and
served. Mr.. Kate E. Smithers, the
county president, who was expected
was unavoidably absent, which was
greatly regretted by the ladies'
The Union had procured gold pen
and pencil as a farewell souvenir,
which was presented to Mrs. Collins
by Mr.. Caleb Boggs in a very happy
speech which to her was a surprise,
and while visibly affected she managed
to respond in a neat speech, though in
touching language expressive of her
attachment to the Cheswold people
and especially to our local union. Mr..
Collins and family have commenced
packing with the view of leaving
Cheswold to make their residence in
New York.
The following program was rendered
during the evning:
Musc-PanO Voluntary
..........................Mrs. Rev. Edwin Gardner
Nj; Violin. Miss Clara SaviI
'iuaIo Piano accompaniment. Mrs. H. LOOst
Recitation Norman HOffeckeI
vocal -OlO .........DT IL . otOu
Recitation Mary Bugg
| Vocal Duette.........Mrs. ". +. Collins and
Miss Lulu BOgg
Vocal S B. COOpe
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
STEAMER HILDEGARDE SOLD.
Bought at Public Sale by the Odessa Build.
ing and Loan Assoc iatiOn fOa S4,7OO.

The Steamer Hildegarde of the
Farmers and Merchants Steamboat
Company of Smyrna, which was seiz ed
by United states Marshal Short recen-
tly, was put up at Public Sale in front
of the Federal Building at Whining
ton last Thursday. There were a
number of bidders, but the Odessa
Loan Association having mortgage of
$4,000 against her made the highest bid
and it was knocked off at $47OO. There
are number of libel claims against
the "Hildegarde" stated to be $4,000 or
more which are yet pending settle
ment. The steamer will go to Odessa
on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
ENTERTAINMENT TOMORROW NIGHT.
Thanksgiving Entertainment Which Promises
Our Citizens a Splendid Treat.

1t has been customary for many
years to end cheerful Thanksgiving
Day with an entertainment of some
character, and this year is no exception
to the general rule. There has been
arranged for tomorrow evening mus
ical and literary treat. The company
will be composed of Tolbot S. Smith,
violincello; John Francis Glider, pian-
list and composer; and Miss Florence
Mackwood, humorist, dramatic and
Shakespearean reader. All are special
artists and are high Of their class.
Prof. @. Virgil Gorden, Thomss S.
Start and w. Charles Warren. former
Smyrnians, aecommend them in high
est terms to the people of this town,
and ask for them hearty encourage
ment. Mr.. Start in personal letter
says: "You can expect feast of good
things as Miss Mackwood, the reader,
and Mr.. Glider, the pianist. are the
best in their particular spheres. have
been with them in their concerts and
become we'll acquainted with them So
cially, and they are excellent people. -
Admission 35 cents; no extra charge
for reserved seats. Chart at Weldon's
Drug Store. A $1,000 Baby Grand
piano has been rented from Henry $.
Miller, Philadelphia, AMI wall be kept
] in Smyrna for use during the Institute.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
DEATH OF JOHN M. VOSHELL.
Stricken With ApOplexy Monday Morning
Was for Years a Leading Democrat Of
Duck Greek Hundred.

John NJ. Voshell, one of our oldest
and best known citizens, died at his
residence here on Monday morning, in
the 85th year of his age.
His early life was spent in "the
Neck" drawing as a salary six dollars.
a month. He had the physical ca
pacity to do as much as three ordinary
men. Soon after he bought himself
piece of ground that could be made
valuable only by a great deal of hard
labor. 1t was IN the beginning of
peach culture and putting his land in
peach trees, was soon reaping large
profits from his investment, includ-
ing large crops of wheat and corn at
high prices. Some forty years ago he
changed his residence to town and
moved among our active citizens.
Mr.. Voshell was in many respects a
man above the ordinary, and had lat
ent capabilities that by education
could have been developed into en-
dowments. He had strong convictions,
hard sense, honesty of intentions, te-
nacity of purpose, and with all, large
mental grasp. If he was hard-headed
in politics, it was because from his
youth all his training had been that
way and he was only following con-
victions that had been ground into
him. He had filled all the offices in
the gift of the people of Duck Greek
Hundred-member of the Levy Court,
Legislature &C., and was ever cOnsid
cred one of the leaders of the Demo
cratic party. 1t was in this capacity
as leader, that caused him to lose con
siderable sums of money for his kind
ness in going political security.
stroke of paralysis several years ago
brought him to the position of an in
valid, which had never been his mis-
fortune before.
Besides his widow, he leaves thre
children (by his first wife)-O. B
VOshell, Mrs. VIM. E. Spruance, an
Mrs. S. l.. Kahn, all residing in Phil
adelphia. The lnterment will be thi
afternoon in the Odd Fellows Gene
terry, conducted by his pastor, Rel
| G. A. Hill.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
EUCHRE PARTY AT BRENFORD.
Miss Reba Davis Entertains In Honor of Miss
Darlington, of North Carolina.

Miss Reba Davis, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James F. Davis, of Brenford,
entertained few of her friends last
Friday evening at her beautiful home,
in honor of her guest, Miss Darlington,
of North Carolina. The evening was
devoted to cards and dancing, the
principal feature of which was "Pro-
gressive Euchre. Miss Mary Anthony
won first ladies prize, and Mr.. Man
fred Lower won first gentleman's.
The "boobies" were awarded respect
lively to Miss Margaret Fell and Mr..
John Anthony.
During the evening a delightful
luncheon was served consisting of
oyster croquets, green peas, cresents,
ices and cakes, cheese and waters and
coffee. 1t was a particularly jolly
gathering, aud the few hours spent at
Miss Davis hospitality, was one of
wholesome pleasure throughout.
Among those present were: Miss
Darlington, North Carolina; Mr.. and
Mrs. Manfred Lower, Miss Mary An
thony, Miss Hilda Wells, Miss Lille
Lower, Miss Margaret Fell, Miss
Matte Jones, Miss Reba Davis,
Messrs. Robert Denney, John An
thony, Benton N. Weldon, w. Lee
Springs and Edward Donovan.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
Sale of HOffecker Property.

Cosgriff and Beck have sold the
"Mrs. Rachael Hoffecker properly" ad-
joining Hoffecker's cannery on Main
Street to Mrs. Amanda Ross, wife of
Chas. G. Ross for 81 900.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
SMYRNA q. A. R. POST VISITED.
Department Commander VIM. A. Kelley, Of
Wilmington, Makes an Official Visit.

On Thursday 22nd inst, Department
Commander William A. Reilly visited
Post Nos. 2S and 30 of the Grand army
of the Republic at Smyrna. The posts
were also inspected. More insterest
is being taken in the Grand Army in
the lower part of the state than for
some time and it is hoped to get all the
old soldiers into the post.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
MethOdlsts and Presbyterians Will Meet at
Presbyterian Church Tomorrow.

Thanksgiving Services will be held
tomorrow (Union Services) at the
Presbyterian church at 1920 o'clock,
Rev. G. A. Hill preaching. The two
congregations met last year at the
Methodist church, Rev. J. L. Estlin
preaching the annual sermon. The
beautiful custom of carrying gifts to
the church will be distributed to the
poor as usual.
Services will also be held at the
Episcopal Church at 1O.SO by the Rec
tor Rev. M. l.. Proffenberger.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-28
STATE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION.
Will Meet Friday Afternoon Week Immed-
lately after Adjournment of Institute.

There will be meeting of the Prin-
cipal's Association, of the Public and
Preparatory Schools of Delaware Fri
day, December 7th at 4 o'clock p. NJ,
Immediately after the adjournment of
the Kent County Teachers Institute.
The OBJECT of the meeting is to prepare
a uniform course of Study for all the
public schools of the State.