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Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
FORECAST FOR DOUBTFUL STATES.
The New York "HeraId'' Tells of the Base.
less Claims Made by Both Parties and
Discusses the Situation.

The New York Hcrald independent.
on Monday says: The Herald, in
order to ascertain the drift of the cam
palgn, has had men at work in all the
States that have been considered
doubtful. Careful inquiry has been
made in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky,
West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware.
Kansas, North and South Dakota
Ohio, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Col
orada and the Pacific Coast States. In
vestigatiOns of conditions III New York
State have also been made with a view
of testing the Democratic claim that
this State is doubtful. There are no
signs on the surface to indicate that
New York is doubtful. Nothing short
of a political revolution can give 1t to
Bryan, and nothing portends such a
revolution at this stage of the cam
paign.
According to the Herald's cores
pondents, Mckinley will hold all the
States he carried in 1896 except
Maryland and Kentucky. which show
an inclination to go for Bryan. and
Indiana, which is doubtful and is the
scene of desperate political conflict
Bryan, on the other hand, will hold
the States he had in 1896, with the ex-
ception of Kansas, South Dakota
wyoming and Washington, which are
reported reasonably certain to cast
theis electoral votes for Mckinley and
Idaho and Montana, which are, CON
ceded to be doubtful.
The best information obtainable is
that the Republicans have no chance
whatever to carry Missouri, Colorado.
Utah and Nevada, which thew are
claiming, and that the Democrats have
an equally hopeless prospect in their
efforts to break into the States of New
York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
As shown by table, 258 electoral votes
seem to be assured to the President
only 13 less than he received in 1896.
with Idaho, Indiana and Montana
doubtful. Mr.. Bryan seems to be as
sured of only 16S votes, 8 less than he
received in 1896. The votes as now
indicated is 258 for Mckinley and 1863
Tor Bryan and 81 doubtful.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
DEATHS OF THE WEEK.
Three More Citizens Fall Victims to the
Reapers Sad Hand.

Mrs. Laura E. Glenn, died on the
Goth ult., at the residence Of her son.
John w. Tucker, in West SMYRNA
aged u years. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon in Jerman
Chapel, Rev. G. L. Hardesty officiat-
ing. Interment at Glenwood Gem.
etery.
On Wednesday last, the 26th inst
Jacob W. Maritz, youngest son of
Jerry Maritz, residing near Delaney's.
died of typhoid fever, in the 22nd wear
of his age Interment in Townsend.
William Dickson, a quiet and indus
trious young man, died at his home in
West Smyrna, Monday, aged 30 years.
He was member of Union Castle
Ms. II, K. G E., which will attend
his funeral i'll a body this after
noon in Glenwood cemetery, Rev. G.
L. Hardesty, officiating.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
TREAT FACTORY IN ASHES.
Fire at Georgetown Destroys Property
Valued at S25,OOO.

Treats factory, which was occupied
by Isaac Robinson as canning fac
tory, was destroyed by fire early Fri
day morning and very little saved Of
the contents.
The loss on the building, which
was owned by the Farmers Bank, is
estimated at $4,000, with an insur-
ance OF $4,000. Isaac Robinson's loss
on machinery and canned goods, etc.
is from $4,000 to $15, 900.
The greatest loss is that of the large
number of poor people who are thrown
out of work. The number employed
at this time was $50.
Shortly after midnight flames were
discovered issuing from shed used bv
a number of laborers as sleeping quar-
ters and the alarm of fire was at once
given by blowing of whistles and
ringing of bells. The hand fire engine
which many people have laughed at.
was again brought into play and saved
the town many thousands of dollars.
The railroad employees were the first
to get to work. This was due to the
fact that the company has very sensibly
provided an abundant supply of water
and plenty of hose for the protection
of its property.
While nothing has been settled yet,
and probably will not be for some
time, we understand says the Union
Republican, that Isaac Robinson will
continue canning business at George
town. j. G. Bell, his popular and eff
ticient manager, will remain in George
town as their many factories on the
Peninsular will require his attention.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
CANNING INDUSTRIES
RUN SHORT ON TOMATOES
ALL CANNERIES HAVE CLOSEE DOWN FoR
THE SEASON EXCEPT HOFFECKER's.
Noticeable Comparison Between the Yields
10 New Jersey and That of Delaware
and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

A dispatch from Woodstown, New
Jersey, to the Philadelphia Tires has
the following:
This week will see the last Of tba tomato
pack for this year, and the season has been
a remarkable one III several WAYS. Most of
the factories have already closed but a
few runs will be made this week. In
The hrst place, the yield has exceeded the
expectation of both packer and grower.
Patches that gave evidence of almost an
entire failure have turned ont very pro-
me, ana When the factories made 40 tAyir
stock OF cases it was expected that thou
sands would remain untitled, but it has been
JUST the reverse; not only was every can
used, but carloads Of "empties" have bepn
imported, and the output from lower New
Jersey has exceeded all previous records.
Notwithstanding the fact that two or three
n all :"
Private advices from New jersey do
not usually give such a glowing ac-
count as the above. IL fact it applies
to particular spots in New Jersey. In
q1lry leads us to believe that it is en-
tlrely overdrawn as far as it applied
to Delaware and the Eastern Shore
OF Maryland. Mr.. Walter 0. Hof-
tecker says the yield (while it did come
IN freely for about threee weeks will
be one-third less per acre, with 40 per
cent. less in acreage, or only about
one-half of what the yield was last
year. Because of the dry weather
down the Peninsula, the yield was
much less in most places what it was
here. The pack must fall considerably
short throughout the country what it
was IN 1899. Two of our local can
neries have stopped but the Hoffecker's
cannery will run two or three days
week until frost.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
MAKING SURVEY OF SMYRNA RIVER
Appropriations Made and Picrs B.;ng A..
ranged to Shorten The RGu.e For
Navigation Several Miles.

AT the last Session of Congress, the
late Congressman Hoffecker ATTAINED
an appropriation of $500 to re-survev
Smyrna river with view of shorten
ing navigation by cutting Of one or
two Of the bends. The idea in the
minds of the originators the Smvrna
Transportation Company-was to make
shorten route to the Delaware by
getting rid of the long bends. This
was all really necessary, as the creek
up to our Landing had been fully sur
veyed before.
The survey on the above appropris-
tlon is now being made by Mr.. Peter
F. Causey, Jr., who came here last
Friday. 1t is understood he is now
surveying at the head of navigation,
and will take up places in the creek it
IS desired to eliminate.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

secured by this party will be those Of
hepubllcans, simply because the Dem
ocrats are not in accord with probibi-
ton Ideas in any way. The number of
votes the Republicans will lose to this
party however, is small and will be
more than overbalanced by the votes
TO be cast by the Single Takers. The
Single Takers only have a skeleton
ticket in the field, but they are no
means united on the plan to support
the Democratic ticket, and hundreds
OF them will vote for the Republican
candidates.
While the Democratic party is united
upon the surface it is not united all the
way through. There will be no sonnd
money Democratic ticket placed in
the field, but there are hundreds of
Democrats who will not vote for
Bryan.
The principal reason why the Re
publlcans will carry the State bv
large majority, however, is that thev
have the votes to do it. Delaware has
Tor years been Republican State. This
year the full vote will be polled be-
cause the Republicans are together
and recognize the Importance of carry
ing the State, and in addition to this
under the new constitution the party
Is sure of having its votes counted after
they are cast. 1t ives not always so in
this State and Republicans have suf-
fered more than once from the manin-
ulation of election machinery bv the
Democrats. The party also had mar
row escape from this when an effort was
made to count out William R. Finn
as sheriff and count in James b. Toman
WHO'S now the Democratic candidate for
clerk of the peace There are a num-
Der OF Democrats who remember this
and will vote against Toman for that
reason.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
DEBATE AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Literary Society of Principals Room Gave an
Interesting Program Friday Afternoon.

Literary Society of Principals Room Gave an
Interesting Program Friday Afternoon.
Reported by A. Baynard Fowler,
The Literary Society of the SMYRNA
High School held a very interesting
meeting on Friday and owing to the
inclement weather the morning and
afternoon sessions were resolved into
one. The following program was
given, after which the remarks of the
critics were made
SOng-America.
Reading From a Far Country"-Miss
Bessie Middleton.
Footsteps of Angels"
Avis Griffin.
Essay-"Air and vapor"- Ruth
Gregory.
Resolved, THAT the World Owes More to
Navigation than to Railroads" 1st affrma-
tive, Mr.. Ralph Jefferson, Assistant, Mr..
William Kirby. 1st negative, Miss Grace
Lloyd, Assistant, Miss Ethel Rothwell,
The judges We're Miss Janney, Miss Grif-
fin and Miss Warner, and the question was
decided in favor of the negative.
Song-"The Watch on the Rhine"
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
SCHEME TO DUPE FARMERS.
Payment Made Promptly for Live Stock In
Worthless Drafts.

An exchange has the following in
regard to game that is being attemp-
ted on our agricultural community:
The farmers in the upper part of Kent
county are on the lookout for fellow
who is playing a slick game, that is
said to have been worked successfully
upon several persons. He comes
around pretending to be buying horses
for the government, and in payment for
an animal, pulls out draft for 500 tc
$40 more than the farmers price for
the horse, saying it's the only money
he has. If the farmer pays him the diff
ference he finds, when he goes to the
bank, that the draft is worthless.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
Short Session Held Friday Evening and but
Very Little Business Transacted.

Short Session Held Friday Evening and but
Very Little Business Transacted
The last regular meeting of the
Smyrna Town Council for September
was held on Friday evening with all
present except Messrs. Robinson and
Fowler. In the absence of the Presi-
dent, Councilman Reynolds was made
chairman. A report of the committees
was called for, and Secretary Anthony
announced that the nuisances as di
rected by the Board of Health have
been abated.
The following bills were read as
follows: J. Denney Redman, S12. 81;
Charles Warner Company, $32. 80;
Jenkins Brothers, $1.95; Quaker City,
$10.OS; Garlock Co., $4.69; P. W. &
B. Railroad Co., O2.OO; Boyer & Co.,
$503; Smyrna Transportation Co.,
Is cents; Joseph Garner for killing II
dogs, 1926; Farmers & Merchants
Steamboat Co., IS cents; Total, S17s.
The matter of shelling the streets
was discussed and it was reported that
there was yet due the town 700 bushels
of oyster shells from Mr.. A. E. Jar
dine. The Chairman of the Street Com
mittee was notified of Waterman
valve which protruded considerably
above the street level on west Mt
Vernon street, and dangerous obstruc-
tion to travel. The committee was
also requested to build path from
Main street to Power House as soon as
possible.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Letter to Kings Daughters.

The Kings Daughters also made a
generous contribution of $25. 90 which
they sent to the Mayor of Galveston.
Yesterday the following acknowledge
ment was received:
GALVESTON, Texas, Sept, 25, 1900,
Miss IRENE ROBERTS,
Corresponding Secretary. KINGS
Daughters, Smyrna, Delaware.
DEAR MADAME am in receipt of your
esteemed favor of the 10Th inst, enclosing
check for $25 as a contribution from the
Circle of Kings Daughters of Smyrna, Del
aware, for the relief of Galveston sufferers
Please convey to your circle the heartfelt
thanks and gratitude of this storm-stricken
city for their noble generosity.
Yours truly,
WALTER c. JONES,
Mayor of Galveston.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
WHEAT SEEDING DELAYED.
Heavy Rains Have Made the Ground to Wet
For Farmers to Work.

The rain of Friday was a good one,
and would have made it just right for
seeding this week, but the heavier rain
throughout last Sunday followed by
the damp, cloudy weather of Monday
and since has made the ground too
wet for seeding. 1t gave the farmers
nice time to haul their phosphate
home, as has been evident by the num-
ber of teams passing through our
streets loaded with this material.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
STATE CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR DAY.
Will be Observed at Asbury With Music and
Special Sermon by Rev. c. A. Hill.

Sunday being estate Christian En-
deavor Day." the Rev. Charles A. Hill
of Asbury M. e. Church, will deliver
special sermon to the Christian En-
deavorers in the morning. At the
evening service the Christian Endeavor
Society will have special music rem
dered in celebration of the occasion.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS TAKE SMYRNNS MONEY.
What Canning Factories Have Put in Circu-
latOn is Soon Parted With.

Whether known by the showmen or
not that it was good time to ''round
up this community, they certainly
are making desperate effort to get a
good portion of the peach and tomato
money in circulation. The Mex-o Spe-
cialty Company had large houses and
free purchasers of their medicine at
the Opera House every night last week
and yesteday afternoon anG evening.
the Sautelle Shows and Tuesday of
nextweek, the Rhoda Roval circus will
be here to haul in what is left.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
WALLER AND PHILLIPS FIRM DIssOI FD
Jewelry Store VIII Run ia the Future by H.
LinwOOd Phillips, the Junior Member.


The firm of Waller & Phillips, the
well-known jewellers who have been
conducting business on Main street.
has dissolved partnership. H. Lin
wood Phillips, the junior member. has
purchased the business and began
under his own name on October the
first. DR.. L. o. Waller withdraws to
engage in his profession of dentistry in
Philadelphia. Mr. Phillips has been
IN the business seven years, two
years Of which time he has been
member of the firm. He calls atten-
ton elsewhere in his advertisement to
purchase of new stock, and with
the improvements that are contemplated
in the future, he shows that he means
to serve the best interests of the peo-
pie of this community.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
MUSIC AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
VIII be Made Special Feature of the Sunday
Evening Praise Service Ia the Future.

1t has been decided recently to make
music more important feature of the
Sunday evening Praise Service at the
Presbyterian Church, and with this
IN view the choir and orchestra meet at
the residence of Mrs. Frank F. Evans
every Friday night for practice. Mr..
W. G. Anthony has been elected leader
and during the services Sunday even
ings it is the purpose to give special Sc
lections in overtures, solos, Duets,
quartetts, etc. The Praise Service is
given over to the young people and the
pastor and congregation are ably as
sisted by the Christian Endeavorers
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
FINE CATCH OF TROUT
Anglers Make Successful Catch on Monday.
Two Large Drum Fish.

Bay trout in October are luxury
that every season does not bring. The
market was well supplied yesterday
morning, the anglers, from one boat,
Monday, catching 19S trout and two
drum fish, of 20 and 40 lbs. The warm
weather of last week made it good ang-
ling for these fish out in the bay.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
citizeus Slow In Making Movement.

There has been no movement of our
citizens in the direction of enlarged
industries, as suggested in our last.
issue. The need of labor facilities and
population is unquestioned for the in
terest of the town.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
wOmsn's Foreign Missionary Society.

Mrs. Kate E. Smithers, Miss Mary
w. Thompson and Miss Annie Sutton
will attend the Annual Meeting of the
Philadelphia Branch of the Woman s
Foreign Missionary Society of the M.
E. Church, which convenes in Grace
Church, Wilmington, today.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Smyrna Football Games.

Smyrna football team has arranged
through Manager Taylor, two games
with Conference Academy, one at
Dover October 18th, and the other at
Smyrna November the 3rd. At meet
ing Monday evening John S. Anthony
was elected Captain of Smyrna Team.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
q. S. K. PLEASANTLY ENTERTAINED.
The Club Met at the Home Of Miss Julia
Weldon on Friday Evening.

The G. S. K, was entertained by
Miss Julia Weldon, Friday evening,
Sept 2Sth. After the minutes were
read the following program was rem
dered:
Vocal Solo-"After All"-Miss Daisy SUIT
ton.
Defamation Guilty or not Guilty.
Miss Mary HAZEL.
Piano Solo-"Bunch of Blackberries"-
Miss Lillian Speakman.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Inhabitants Watch The Tide.

The dwellers of lower Bombay Hook
island have to watch the tide as care
fully in regard to getting over the
crossing as the steamboats, do in get
ting in and out of the creek.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
REPUBLICANS AGREE
ON ONE STATE TICKET
MEETING OF THE UNION REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE FRIDAY IN WILMINGTON.
For the Sake of Harmony United FaetionaI
Fighters Bury the hstcHet and Smoke
the Pipe of Peace.

The announcement was made Fri
day afternoon that the two Republican
factions had united ON a single ticket
through the agency of Chairman
Hanna of the Republican National
Committee. The Union Republican
State Central Committee receded from
its position Friday, accepting DR..
l.. Heisler Ball as the candidate for
Congress and P. B. Norman for Audi
tor of Accounts. The committee an
nouneed that reception will be given
John HUM, candidate for Governor,
and DIR. Ball, at the Young Mems Re
publican Club in Wilmington this
evening, and that on the following
Thursday (to-mOrrow) night there will
be big ratification meeting at Tenth
and King streets in the open air.
There is now one Republican ticket all
the way down.
The agreement was reached through
the demands of the National Commit
tee for the factions to unite on the
Congressional candidate. The Union
men gave up the fight and accepted
DIR. l.. H. Ball, the nominee of the
Regulars, thus leaving only the posi-
ton of Auditor in dispute. The Reg
ulars refused to withdraw P. B. Nor
man, their candidate, and the Union
lists insisted on Obed B. Marvil, their
choice. The subcommittee of the
State Committee wrangled over the af-
fair for several hours and when If
looked as if no agreement would be
reached, Mr.. Marvil walked into the
committee room and announced he
would withdraw. This left the Union
lists without a candidate, and they ac
cepted ?. B. Norman, thus completing
IA united State ticket
Chairmen of the two State Commit
lees few days ago received telegram
rom National Chairman Hanna, re-
questing them to come to New York for
conference. Chairman Churchman, of
;he Regulars, and Chairman Alice of
the UuiOnists, met Mr.. Hanna and
and Congressman Grosvenor, and were
informed that the action of the factions
IN Delaware was putting in peril the
election of Republican Congressman,
and also imperiling a Republican ma
jority in the next House of Repre-
sentatives. The Regulars explained
their course, and Chairman Hanna
ordered that the two committees be
called together. When the Unionist
met they received a letter from the
Regulars stating that under no con
ditiOn would they withdraw DIR. Ball.
Nearly all the members of the Union
lists committee we're present, with the
exception of J. Edward Addicks, and
committee, composed of State Chair
man Alice, DR.. G. R. Layton and Wal
ter H. Hayes, was appointed to con-
fer with the Regulars. The Regulars
appointed State Chairman Churchman.
Charles H. Maull and George Massey
Jones. The committee met and, after
a short wrangle, decided to accept DIR.
Ball.
This "getting together" has been
the thing devoutly wished for, for
months, which all have felt was the
only thing in the way of carrying all
the counties in the State. As both
parties are determined, October must
be month of political activities.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
The Situation In Delaware.

The following from the Morning
Ae'0s is a resume from its position,
OF the political situation of the State:
For the first time in the campaign
the various parties are in such shape
that those who study politics are able
10 make a fair estimate of the coming
election. The prediction of the best
informed is that Republicans have a
better majority than the Mckinley
electors did four years ago, when the
gain surprised most people. All the
nominations have now been made un-
less the Socialistic Democratic party
should muster enough names to get
ticket upon the official ballot, but is
not thought likely the party will go
into the contest.
Experienced politicians figure out
the situation in this way: The Repub-
ncan party is now united upon its
'cket, and in addition, the party is in
accord with its own traditions as to
ene policy Of the country. There is
therefore no reason why any Republi-
can should cut his ticket in the coming
contest, either on State or National af-
iairs, and as as matter Of fact, no Re-
publican is expected to cut.
The Prohibitionists have named
otate and county ticket and it is figured
Ou' lne greater portion Of the votes
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Young Smyrna a Hotel Proprietor.

Young Smyrna, Charles Meredith,
Chester pugilist, formerly of Smyrna
has purchased a hotel at Atlantic City
aad viii take charge a. oace.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
DELIGHTFUL DINNER PARTY.
Former Smyrnians Gather Around the Fes-
tive Board at Wilmington.

tive Board at Wilmington.
Frank J. Williams, general manager
OF Dun & Co.'s Wilmington Office, gave
a dinner party on Saturday evening at
his residence, No. 915 Delaware ave-
nue., in honor of William T. Rolph,
district manager of the Wilmington
Office. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. William T. Rolph, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Rolph of Louisville, KY; Mrs.
Caroline Williams, Smyrna; Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis E. Brooks, Philadelphia; /;
Charles E. Williams, Mrs. r. A.
Hance and Gilbert s. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
W. c. T. u, ELECT OFFICERS,
Meetings Resumed After a Summer Vacation
and Complete Corps of Officers Elected.

CHEswOLD, Oct. nd.-The meeting
OF our w. G. I. u, have been resumed
with reviewed interest as evinced bv
the large number of members who at
tended. our election last Thursday
The following officers were appointed
for the respective duties here named.
President, Mrs. W. F. Collins; Vice
President, Mrs. c. Boggs; Recording
Secretary, Mrs. J. H. Anderson; Cor
responding Secretary, Mrs. W. S.
Cantwell; Treasurer, Mrs. W. S.
Hardcastle; Organist, Mrs. H. r.
Loose; Superintendent of S. T. J.,
Mrs. Orietta Emerson; Superintendent
OF Sabbath Observance, Mrs. D. H.
Boyce; Superintendent of Medal Con
test, Mrs. A. Q. Disch; Superinten-
dent of Flower Mission, Mrs. Emma
Pearson; Assistant Superintendent of
Flower Mission, Miss Ethel Hard
castle; Superintendent of Parlor Meet
ings, Miss Sue Cooper; Assistant
Superintendent of Parlor Meetings,
Miss Lulu Boggs; Distribution of
Literature Committee, Mrs. w. A.
Carey and Miss A. Smith; Press Cor
respondent, Mrs, H. r. Loose.
Mrs. Emma Pearson was elected to
represent the Cheswold Union at the
State W. G. T. U. Convention which
meets in Milton this month.