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Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
ANOTHER TELEGRAPH LINE
CONNECTS WITH SMYRNA
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND NORFOLK
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Smyrna Town Council in Special Session Last
Evening Granted Right of Way Through
East Street, and Laid Out Course.

The Smyrna Town Council at spe-
cial meeting last evening granted the |
right of way for the New York, Phila-
delphia and Norfolk Telegraph Com
pany to plant poles within town limits. |
1t is the purpose of the company to |
place telegraph Office in town, and
eventually to have through postal tel
egraph communication throughout the
country. The selection of the office
will be determined later. The com
pany is now building its line on the
Peninsula and has progressed as far
up the State road as "Woodlawn,
short distance out of Smyrna.
Town Council met last evening III
special session to consider a petition
asking the privilege of entering the
town limits. All the members were
present except Councilman Wright.
President Robinson stated briefly the
object of the meeting, and Secretary
Anthony read the franchise granted
by the Levy Court of Kent county, in
which the New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Telegraph Company was given
/ the right to use the extreme side of
the public roads and highways. The
/ franchise was granted Nov. 18th and
signed by James T. Truax, president.
A discussion followed the reading of
this paper, as to where the right of
the Levy Court ended and the Council
began. 1t was concluded that the
Council had only the right to name
where and in what manner the poles
should be laid within town limits.
The suggestion that each pole be taxed
for the purpose of vie lding a revenue
to the town, failed to receive much
consideration, probably because it was
not known what was customary in
other towns.
Councilman Grieves introduced the
subject by moving that the New York
Philadelphia and Norfolk Telegraph
Company be granted the privilege o
erecting poles for their line within tn
limits of the town of Smyrna, sale
route to be from Main street entranc,
to Mil street, to East street, to NortI
street, to Main street and on out a
far ss the corporate limits of the towl
extended. Provided that the compan,
use poles of such size and height a
agr .ed upon by the Street Committee
and that the town should have tn
: privilege of using the said poles TO
their electric light wires when neces
l sary. Councilman Fowler seconded
the motion and it was carried unan
imously.
The new line is being built by wa
of Baltimore and Norfolk and tn
management expects to have the lin
p completed and connected with th
Postal Telegraph Company's syster
by January the first next.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
INTERESTING COUNTERFEIT NOTE.
Captain Joseph Benson in Possession of an
Old Note on Bank of Smyrna.

Capt. Joseph B. Benson, of the
Bombay Hook Light House, came
across a ten dollar $40 note last week
dated August sth, 1887. The note was
of exceedingly thin paper and bore the
name of the Bank of Smyrna, signed
by Isaac Davis, president, and Ayres
Stockly, cashier, and made payable
to Robert Cook or bearer on demand.
Captain Benson took the note to the
National Bank of Smyrna to ascertain
if he could get it redeemed. President
Janney examined the paper carefully
and declared the note a counterfeit.
Had it been good the Bank would have
redeemed it without question. The
note showed age and wear but the sig
natures upon examina ton were said
not to be genuine.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
BECOMING VERY IMPERIALIsTIC.
Action of Sussex Registrars in Refusing to
Pass Money to Proper 0ffici:ls.

The Registrars of Sussex county
have refused to pay to the County
Treasurer the moneys received from
registration fees, and have paid the
same to the Clerk of the Peace. The
Office of Clerk of the Peace is becom-
ing very imperialistic, to use term OF
the recent campaign, says the Union
Republican, and adds, "What is as
founding about the whole performance
is the subserviency of the Registrars
we note one exception, Mr.. Charles T..
Purnell-to this autocrat of Sussex.
The law is as follows:
Section 10, Chapter SO, Laws of Della
ware.
''It shall be the duty of the respec-
tive Registrars appointed under this act
to pay over to the Receiver of Taxes
and County Treasurer of the County
in which he is registrar, all moneys
which shall have come to his hands as
such registrar by the payment of regis
tration fees" etc.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
DAY INSTRUCTORS FOR INSTITUTE.
Program for Day Course Selected With Much
Care and at Considerable Expense,

Superintendent Tindal has secured
for the Kent County Institute, which
will meet in the Opera House, Smyrna,
ON December the 5th, 9th and 7th,
some of the ablest instructors in the
profession of pedagogy. The three
day courses are open to the public free
OF charge, but this should not make
any lose sight of the fact that the high
class evening entertainments are de-
pended on by Superintendent TindaI
to defray the expenses of the Institute
and they should receive hearty and
enthusiastic support.
Following are the instructors: DR..
E. Dram Lyte, Principal of State Nor
NAL School, Millersville, Pa; Prof.
Jacques w. Redway, F. R. G. S.,
Mount Vernon, n. Y; DR.. George
NJ. Phillips, Principal of State Nor
NAL School, West Chester, Pa. Prof.
5. II. Albro, Institute Lecturer, State
OF New York; Rev. W. W. Deatrick,
A. NJ, Professor of Psychology and
English Literature, State Normal
School, Kutztown, Pa; Prof. w. W.
StetsOn, State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, Maine. Full program
will be found on the third page.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
FEDERATION COMMITTEES MEET.
Interesting Discussions at Twentieth Cen
fury Cub Room, Friday on Education"
and " Travelling Libraries"

One of the most interesting sessions
of the club year was held at the Twen-
tieth Century Club last Friday after
noon, when our ladies entertained the
State Federation Committees of Ed
ucation and Travelling Libraries"
The visitors were cordially greeted
and at the conclusion of the business
session a delightful luncheon was
served.
The regular meeting of the club in
the afternoon was largely attended.
and as the program was on the line of
Education" and Travelling Librar-
les, " the visiting members of the State
Federation were afforded the opportun-
ity of giving some einteresting remarks.
The program, which was interspersed
with some excellent home talent music,
was as follows:
"A State Summer School, or State Normal
c,.., Mrs. Edward Ridgeiy, Dover
Sewing School for Coiored Children" 'iu"
Vocal Solo-"Little Boy Blue" "......
..:.......... Mrs. James WiIds
Some Ofthe Work of the Educational Com
/ mittee Of the New Century Club of
/ Wilmington" ,"...............
............ Mrs. Robinson, Chairman
Vocal -Quartette-NIrs. Marion Coverdsle,
Mrs. Laura Reynolds, Miss Mary Le-
Fevre, and Mrs. Elva McCausland
Travelling Libraries, -. ..........
............ Mrs. Sisson, Wilmington
Libraries of Delaware" ......
........... Mrs. Ella Marshall, Dover
instrumental Solo. .. Miss Helen Waters
The program for Friday, Nov. 23rd,
will be in charge of the History Com
mittee, Mrs. W. H. Janney, Chair
man.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
FEARFUL CUNNING ACCIDENT.
John Conner Received the Full Discharge Of
Gun 10 His Left Shoulder.

While cunning on the Hepburn
Farm" near Kenton, last Friday, John
Conner, an employee on the farm of
Walter I. Massey, near Smyrna, met
with an accident which nearly cost
him his life. In company with Will
liam Smithers, of Wilmington, and
Joseph Cosden, of this vicinity, Con-
ner was enjoying the day looking for
game. Coming to a thicket overrun
with vines, Smithers, who preceded
Conner, stopped to pass through an
opening when his gun caught in the
vines and accidentally discharged.
Conner, who followed close in the rear,
received the whole load in his left
shoulder and arm. The muscles which
control the action of the arm were torn
completely out, leaving an awful
wound. The injured man was taken
to Clayton, where DIR. J. S. Cobb
dressed the wound. Conner is still
lying in a critical condition and if
blood poisoning does not set in it is
thought he may recover, although he
may never have the proper use of his
arm
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
REMOVING WRECK "ZEUS"
SMYRNA RIVER CHANNEL
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AWARDED TO
Mr.. A. E. JARDINE FOR $4,000.
Has Been an Obstruction to Navigation off
eagles Nest Landing" For Several
Months Where Sand Bar Formed.

Mr.. A. E. Jardine has been awarded
the contract by the United States
Government to remove the wreck
"Zeus," which for several years has
been an obstruction in Smyrna River,
near eagles Nest Landing" The
contract price is $4,000. Besides Mr..
Jardine, bids were submitted by
Messrs. Ross & Truxton, Georgetown,
1920. 90 and an Atlantic City contractor
for 1926 Mr.. Jardine will COM
mence at once the removal of the
wreck.
The barge "Zeus" came in Smyrna
River about two years ago loaded with
lime. At Flemings Landing the craft
met with misfortune and sank. The
lime was gotten out, the boat finally
raised and put ON the bank, after
which it was taken by Mr.. William
Coming to be used to repair break
in the bank of ditch on his property.
In the early part of last winter, the
wreck was foated away by the high
tides to e point near Eagles Nest
Landing" where it was condemned as
an obstruction to navigation. The re-
moving of the wreck will be the ami
hilation of a troublesome sand bar.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
SALE OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE.
Henry S. Anthony, Trustee, Sells the Prop.
eity of the Hall Estate.

Henry S. Anthony, of Smyrna, trus-
tee of the estate of the late Peter W.
Hall, which Miss Nancy Hall, de-
ceased, had in trust, was sold at pub.
lie auction, in Milford recently. Mrs.
Henry S. Anthony, of Smyrna, is the
only surviving heir to the Hall estate.
The sale was largely attended, there
being many pieces of antique furni-
ture that were much desired by differ
ent parties. The bidding was spirited
and in some instances big prices were
realized. A grandfather clock brought
$21.5O; an old sofa, $3.50; the
parlor mantel mirror, $1,000; full
length mirror and stand, $500; ma
hogany revolving top table, $31.OO.
Most of these articles were bought by
the heirs. About 81, 1900 including
the house was realized.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
NEED FOR CHURCH BENEVOLENCE.
Rev. Charles A. Hill, of Asbury, Explained
Aims and Objects of Department Work.

Rev. G. A. Hill took the usual time
of a textual sermon Sunday morning
in explaining the aims and objects of
the Observation-Disclosures or eight in
number which he wishes to combine
in one collection. He will distribute
the circulars this week to the member
ship, with the expectation that they be
returned in envelopes furnished, con-
tanning the money or pledge, in the
next week or two. This will leave only
one public collection for the congrsga-
tion-the missionary.
The explanations of Rev. Mr.. Hill
were very informing to those who wish
to know the actual and contemplated
work of the denomination. In ex-
planning the item of education he said
Methodism was born in University,
had ever been a disseminator of intelli-
gence, and now had in the United
States 202 universities, colleges and
seminaries. 1t had blazed the way
through the western wilds for the other
denominations.
The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor was led in the evening
by Mrs. Kate E. Smithers, the subject
of whose address was, "What Intem-
perance has Caused Our Nation"
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
WILMINGTON'S GREAT PARADE.
Republican Demonstration the Greatest Ever
Witnessed in the State of Delaware.

The Wilmington papers say the Re-
publican parade on Saturday evening
was the largest concOurse of men that
ever turned out in that city. The pa
rade started promptly at o'clock and
traversed the East and West side of
the city. From the time the parade
started at Fourth and Poplar until the
time when it was dismissed at Seventh
and Market sts., those in the line were
greeted by the cheers and shouts of
thousands who lined the streets along
the route of the parade. 1t was the
greatest gathering of men that Will
mington ever witnessed and thousands
upon thousands witnessed it. The
horses were handsomely decorated
with the national colors, flags, Japan
ese and Chinese lanterns and electric
lights, were displayed along the line.
The Governor elect, John HUM, re-
viewed the procession from stand
erected at 18th and Jackson streets.
The transparencies contained some
good suggestions and created no end
offun all along the route of the parade.
The parade was the result of victory
of a united Republican party and it
shows what the Republican party can
do when both factions vote for the
same candidate.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
MUCH TALK CONCERNING
SENATORIAL SITUATION
REGULARS AND DEMOCRATS SCHEME TO
DEFEAT ADOICKS FOR SENATE.
Union Republican Leader Remains Firm
and Will Doubtless be Given the Short
Term TO the U. S. Senate.

The effort of the EUery Evening and
other papers and politicians to defeat
Mr.. Addicks in securing a seat in the
United States Senate may be, and
doubtless will be strong, but he seems
to be undisturbed. In the first place,
he knows that as the delegate to the
National Committee he stands closer
to the Administration at Washington
than any other man in the State, and
that he has two-thirds of the State at
his back. Another consideration is
that to defeat him is only to damage
the future prospects of the party, and
that is not good politics. Wise pOliti-
cal leaders see logical success only
through going with Mr.. Addicks
rather than against him.
The movement for a combination of
Anti-Addicks Republicans and Dem
ocrats to defeat the election of Nat
ional Committeeman Addicks as one
of the United States Senators from
Delaware is taking definite shape.
W. Lindsay McFarlane, chairman
of the Democratic County Committee
of Kent called on Postmaster Hugh
G. Browne and informed him that he
believed the Democratic members OF
the Assembly from Kent county would
enter into plan to vote for two Anti
Addicks Republicans. At the recent
election the Democrats of Kent
elected seven members of the Legis-
lature, while the Addlcks men elected
five.
Postmaster Browne declared EN-
phatically that he was opposed to sucl
a plan and that he did not believe tn,
Regular Republicans would enter in
to it. There are other Influential
Republicans, however, who are in
timating that such an arrangement
may be made but that it is too early
now to talk about it. The names o
Colonel Dupont and Charles f. Rich
ards, of Georgetown, are most stokel
of as the two Senators if the deal goe
through.
The Democratic State Committee
is said will hold meeting the latte
part of this week, and there is stroni
and growing sentiment among tn
Democrats throughout Wilmington
favor of such a plan. Addicks ha
the cause of their defeat more tha
anything else, for they did not hav
the money to meet the amount sper
by the Union Republicans in the val
ious legislative districts. Many fe'
that if Addicks can be defeated thi
time his followers will become di'
gusted with him and his faction b
wrecked. If such be the result it wi
place the Democrats and Republican
on an equal footing in Delaware, an
the twoparties can fight it out on ii
issues that arise each campaign an
not have money to contend with.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
SUCCESSFUL MITE SOCIETY SUPPER.
Held at the Smyrna Opera House Last FRI
day and Cleared SS2.74.

The supper of the Mite Society of
the NJ. E. Church Friday evening, was
success in every way. The Opera
House was filled with tables and relay
after relay of patrons made the room
bright and cheerful place all the even
ing. The gross receipts were $12O. 90
and the net $S2.74.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
METTEN-MURRAY NUPTIALS.
Miss Bessie J. Murray, daughter Of DR.. and
Mrs. W. L. S. Murray Married at vii.
ton 10 Mr.. William F. Metten.

A brilliant wedding took place in st.
Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Wednesday evening, when Miss Bessie |
JanvIer Murray, daughter of the Rev.
and Mrs. w. L. 8. Murray, became
the wife of William Fowler Metten,
advertising manager of EUery EUeniag.
The bride and groom have large ac-
quaintance throughout the State and
the guests included numerous out-of
town people as well as friends from
West Chester and Philadelphia. The
church was crowded and many hand
some costumes were worn. Palms
and chrysanthemums were the simple
decorations of the auditorium.
When the bridal party entered the
of Noble F. Hadley, began the singing
of the bride chorus from Wagner's
'Lohengrin." First the ushers, who
we're George l.. Townsend, Jr., of
Odessa, Edward NJ Vaughan of Mid
dletOwn, William d. Denney of Dover
and Charles B. Palmer of Wilmington,
marched to the head of the south aisle,
separated and faced each other until
the groom, accompanied by his best
man, Robert d. Hoffecker, Jr., of
Smyrna, had passed up to the front of
the church. Then the ushers returned
to the rear aud again they marched up
the aisle leading the way for the bride,
who was preceded by the bridesmaids,
Miss May Cam of Wilmington, and
Miss Ella Jones of Dover, and the
matrOn of honor, Mrs. Josiah Marvil
of Wilmington. At the head of the
aisle, the ushers again separated anG
the others passed between the line and
to the altar, the groom receiving the
bride and the two facing the Rev. DIR
Murray, the brides father and pastor
} of the church. The bridal party was
effectively grouped before the altar
The ceremOney was most impressive
and included a hymu sung while tn
} bride and groom were kneeling. Franl
3 H. Mason, James V. Harbert, Mis-
: Vandersloot and Miss johnson com
3 prised the quartet. Mendelssohn'
triumphal march was used as the reces
Q sional. The bride wore crepe d
chene, with train and veil, and CARRIE
a lage bunch of white echrysanthemums
Mrs. Marvil, the matron of honor
l wore white net and carried pink chryt
4 anthemums, and Miss Cam and Mis-
Jones, the bridesmaids, were gowne
: in pink mOusseline, and carried pin
d chrysanthemums. The men of th
,, party had white chrysanthemums a
: boutonnieres.
d A large reception took place at til
l residence of the brides parents, n,
y 3O5 West Seventh street. There chry
r anthemums had also been used in ii
decorations. About 200 guests greete
j. the bride and groom and enjoyed I'll
g hospitality of DR.. and Mrs. Murray
u The wedding gifts were magnificent.
l. After the reception, Mr.. and Mr.
Metten were given jolly send off q
they left to take train for tr,
south.
---~ So
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
st. Peters Cemetery Fence,

The wire for substantial fence to
enclose st. Peters Cemetery, was re-
ceived Monday by the contractor,
Frank E. Postles, who will proceed at
once to put it in place before cold
weather. The length of the fence will
be about 1900 feet.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
Fishing Privileges Leased.

1t is stated that the cunning and
fishing privilege of Collins Beach has
been leased by party from Chester,
Pa, who will locate there. Swivel
fowling does not strike the people
very favorably.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
MANY APPLICANTS FOR OFFICE.
Even Contests for Librarian and JaGitOr-
Several Petitions Out. ~

Applicants for the offices that will
to the Republicans in consequence of
their victory are fast appearing and
already several petitions are out. For
the Office of State Librarian there are
already three applicants, H. Ridgely
Harrington, Cornelius N. Frear and
John J. Nivison.
There are already several applicants
for the ianitorship of the State House,
Capt. J. l.. Bonsall being the most
prominent.
A number of applicants have also
presented themselves for the ianitor-
ship of the county building and court
house.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
SALE OF THE RAwLEY PROPERTY.
Thomas E. Bailey, Of KentOn. Buys Nearly
All Of the Real Estate.

The real estate of the late Robert
Rawley was sold at public sale on
Thursday. The "Home Farm" in
Dutch Neck, 1O2 acres, $1,000; back
farm, $3.50; dwelling in Leipsic, $3.50;
all knocked off to Thos. E. Bailey, Of
Kenton. The marsh property was sold
to Geo. M. Jones, attorney, of Dover,
at $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
St. Peters Church Festival.

An elaborate bazaar and festival will
be held by the Church Aid and Rec
tory Society of st. Peters Church, on
Thursday, tomorrow evening, Novem-
ber 22nd, in the Smyrna Opera
House.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
Revival Meetius at SeyersOu's.

Revival meetings are being held
with interest ut Severson's M. Z.
church, last Sunday being noticeably
large as to attendance.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
DAVY RICHARDS PROPERTY SOLD.
Knocked Off Under the Hammer to Mr. J.
q. BrintOn for SI.45O by Administrators.


q. BrintOn for Sl,4SO by Administrators.
The property of the late Davy Rich
ards was sold by Messrs. Robert H.
Vandyke and J. Frank Wilds of Dover
administrators, Saturday afternoon, to
Mr.. j. G. Brinton for 81, ,45O Mr.. B.
V. Weldon was the auctioneer. Four
properties on Frazier street were
knocked off under the hammer to Mr..
Brinton for $50O.OO and the residence
on Delaware street, tenure of Mrs.
Susan Wells, was sold to him for 1895.
Fifteen shares of National Bank of
Smyrna stock was advertised for sale,
but was sold just previously at private
sale.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
Q. A. r. State Encampmeut.

The State Encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic will be held in
Smyrna on May End.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-21
SALE OF STEAMER HILDEGARDE.
viii be Sold In Wilmington Tomorrow by
u. s. Marshall Short.

The sale of the Steamer Hildegarde
of the Farmers and Merchants Steam
boat Company, of this town, will be sold
tomorrow in Wilmington, by U. s.
Marshall, J. G. Short; instead of the
26th, as previously arranged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-30

The emergency bags sent by a
church society to Kansas soldiers in
the Philippines contained among the
necessities box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the we'll known cure
for piles, injuries and skin diseases.
The ladies took care to obtain the
original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
knowing that all the counterfeits
are worthless. w. B. Frame, City
Drug Store.
No modern discovery in medicine
has been of greater value to the peo-
pie than the fact that Beggs' German
Salve will cure cuts, burns and
scalds, without leaving a scar. 1t
will also positively cure blind, itch
ing and bleeding piles quickly and
permanently. 1t has cured thou
sands it will cure you. T. N. Cole
man and w. B, Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-30
Must Have Had Exper,ence.

When Dr. Thompson, distinguished
Scotch clergyman, was minister of
Markinch, he happened to preach from
the text, Look not upon the wine
when it is red in the cup" from which
he made most eloquent and impress
i've discourse against drunkenness,
stating it's evil effects on the heart,
head and purse. Several Of his OBJ
servations were leveled at two cronies
with whom he was well acquainted
who frequently poured out libations to
the rosy god. At the dismissal of the
congregation the two friends met, the
doctor being close behind them.
did you hear, Johnnie" quoth the
one.
"Did heart? Wha' didna heart?
ne'er winked an e'e the haill sermon"
"Aweel, an what thought ye o't?"
"Adeed, Davie, / think he has been Q
lad in his day, or he couldna sea wee
about it. All, he's been a slee hand
the meenister." Kansas City Inde
pendent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-09-30

The mother who would be horri-
fed at the thought of letting her
daughter wander away to a strange
country without guide or counsel.
yet permits her to enter that un-
known land of womanhood without
counsel or caution. Then, in utter
ignorance, the maiden must meet
physical problems whose solution
will affect her whole future life. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription has
been well named as "God-send to
women" 1t corrects Irregularities
and imparts such vigorous vitality
to the delicate womanly organs, as
fits them for their important func-
tions. Many a nervous, hysterical,
peevish girl has been changed to a
happy young woman after the use of
"Fayorite Prescription" has estab-
lished the sound health ofthe organs
peculiarly feminine.
Every woman should own copy
of the Peoples Common Sense Medi-
cal Adviser, sent free on receipt CT
81 Gne-cent stamps to pay expenses
of mailing only. The same book OF
zoos in substantial cloth for 81
stamps. Address DIR. R. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y.