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Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
PLEASANT "COBWEB PARTY"
Miss MurieI Janney Entertained the Senior
Class of the High School and Friends.

Miss Muriel Janney, daughter of
Mr.. and and Mrs. w. H. Janney, af-
forded a novel entertainment to her as
sociate members of the Senior Glass of
the Smyrna High School, and other
invited guests, Saturday evening, by
giving "Cobweb Party" The young
folks found on entering her home a
perfect maze of net work, and at the
appointed time each guest present was
given the end of string and began the
unwinding Of the web with anxious ex-
pectancy for the prize that awaited
their efforts at the other end. The
"Spider hunting" proved delightful
entertainment. For the best wound
ball DeClifford Poffenberger received
gentleman first prize, and Miss Clara
Spruance, ladies first prize. After
a short season of dancing and music,
refreshments were served.
Those present were: Misses Flors
Wells, Miriam Swinney, Irma Lewis
Eva Foxwell, Pauline Proffenberger,
Elizabeth Cole, Bessie Middleton
Clara Spruance, Mary Roberts, Murie
Janney; Messrs. DeClifford Poffen
berger, Donald Cloak, Ralph Jefferson
Homer Hudson and He nry Janney.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
THANKSGIVING DAY WEDDING.
Mr.. Alfred TiIghman Takes Miss Emma Sax
ton of Near Rising Sun as His Bride.

Mr.. Alfred Tilghman who conducts
the enterprising bicycle establishment
on west Commerce street, sprung
surprise on his friends Thanksgiving,
by wedding Miss Saxton, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Saxton of near
Rising Sun. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. j. E. Graham, pas
tor of Wyoming NJ. E. Church, in the
presence of about thirty relatives and
friends. Miss Lea Durborough of
Lebanon, presided at the organ. The
bride and groom were without wedding
attendants. The residence of the
brides parents, where the ceremony
took place, was prettily decorated for
the occasion. After the ceremony a
collation. was served followed with
pleasant social pastimes, during which
the bride and groom received the
hearty congratulations and best wishes
of their friends. They left on the
afternoon express for Smyrna and took
up their residence in the "Foxwel
Property on Mt. Vernon street.
The young friends of Mr.. Tilghman
were not to be outwitted by the march
stolen upon them, so Friday evening {
band of callithumpian serenaders Wis
tied the home of the welded couple
and made themselves heard until tn,
bride and groom appeared. Shortl.
after their home was again visited b.
Bachelors Band of which the groom
was a member. When they had dis
coursed several airs, Mr.. and Mrs
Tilghman appeared and invited then
in. The evening was pleasantly spen
in social pastimes, after which refresh
ments were served. 1t was during tn
feasting that Mr.. J. Benjamin Krusel
offered a toast to the happy couple
which produced feeling of mirth an
and humor over the gathering. MI
Tilghman made a happy response
The bride was assisted in receivin
and entertaining the guests by Mr.
Charles p. Thornly, Mrs. William No
Dowell, and Mrs. William Wright.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
DELAWARE'S POSITION
THE PRESENT CONGRESS-
SENATOR KENNEY AND CONGRESSMAN HOF.
FECKER, ONLY REPRESENTATIVES,
Will Urge an Appropriation to Improve Will
mingtOn HarbOr by Constructing Chris
tiana River BuIkhead.

Senator Kenney and Congressman
Hoffecker, being the only represen-
tatives from this State in the National
Halls of Congress, expect a busy three
months of it on that account. Mr..
Hoffecker has not appointed a private
secretary, having decided to do with
out one entirely by employing COM
petent stenographer, because of the
large amount of unfinished work left
by the lapse of time since his fathers
death, and because of the short time
to reward a Delawarean for giving up
business and devoting the time until
March 4. to Washington duties.
Parties inlocal navigation have asked
Speaker Henderson to place Congress
man Hoffecker on the River and Har-
Dor Committee and while expressing a
readiness to do so, the Speaker said
there was no vacancy in that commit
tee.
The Morning NetCS on Monday said
"After a consultation with those in
terested i'll the Christiana river here,
Congressman Walter o. Hoffecker has
agreed to use every effort to at once
set upon foot a movement to have the
Christiana river bulkhead. 1t is toe
late to have a bill presented in the
present Congress looking to this end
but Congressman Hoffecker will star
the movement and Congressman elec
L. Heisler Ball will endeavor to secur,
the passage of the measure in the mex
Congress. In their efforts they will b,
backed by the Wilmington Board o
Trade and by all who are interested il
harbor improvements.
1t is claimed that the present widtl
of the river is too great for it to b
properly washed by the tides. Tn
river aver rages from 1000 to 1900 fee
in width. 1t is proposed to cut tn
width down to 500 feet and thun bulk
head the river for its entire width OF
both sides. In course of time thos
owning land would fill in behind tn
bulkhead and the land would be per
manent This would cost $500, 900 fo
the government but it is thought
would be the cheapest way to maintai
the river at the depth which woul
prevail when the improvements al
completed"
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
SHERIFR-ELECT REHDY BONDS.
Kents New Sheriff Names His BOndsmen and
Fills His Bond With the ProthOnotary.

Sheriff-elect Frank Reedy, of Mil
ford, Friday filed his bond with pro-
thonotary James Virden. 1t was at
once approved by Associate Judge
James Pennewill.
The amount of the bond is $14,000
The bondsmen are W. /. Simpson, DIR.
James G.. Stayton and Robert J. Bes-
wick, all of Milford. Sheriff Reedy
will not assume control Of his office
until January 1st.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
BRIBERY CASES EXPENSIVE.
Effort to Persecute Dr.. T. c. Moore and Frank
Reiman Cost Kent County $4,000.

The trials of DIR. Thomas G. Moore
and Frank @. Reiman, Union Republi-
cans workers of Smyrna, accused of
corruption of voters, and which came
to a sudden end Monday week ago,
cost Kent county, the smallest county
in the State, nearly $4,000. The great
crowds of witnesses received 81, ,553. so,
the sheriff received for serving sum-
mons, $120, and the clerk, for issuing
subpoenas, So, 734.44. Luckily there
were no jury cases.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
KINGS DAUGHTERS RECEPTION.
Celebrated Their Thanksgiving Anniversary
at the Residence of Mrs. W. A. FAIRIES.

The Annual Thanksgiving Reception
of the Laura Lee Circle of Kings
Daughters of Smyrna, was held at the
residence of Mrs. w. A. FARES last
Friday evening with much success.
There was large attendance, each
member of the circle being privileged
to invite a guest, besides others who
were invited personally by the hostess.
The Reception Committee was com.
posed of Mrs. w. A. FAIRIES, hostess,
and the officers of the Circle, at fol-
lows: Miss Mary W. Thompson, presi-
dent; Mrs. Mary W. Hudson, vice
president; Miss Mary Spruance and
Miss Beulah Jefferson, secretaries,
and Miss Irene Roberts, treasurer.
The entertainment of the evening was
most delightfully."- arranged with music
and other pastimes. The program
given included a Piano Solo, Mrs.
Clarence Prettyman, Vocal Solo,
"Serenade," Miss Elizabeth Ford,
Camden, N. j.; Piano Solo, Mrs. F.
L. Reynolds; Vocal Solo, Hearts
Delight" Miss Ford; Piano Solo,
Miss Arie Hynson; Vocal Solo, ''My
Dreams" Mrs. Reynolds; Vocal Solo,
Dream" Miss Ford; Recitation,
Harvey w. FAIRIES.
During the course of the evening re-
freshments consisting of ice cream,
fancy cakes, &c, were served by the
Dining Room Committee,
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR.
When the Terms of Office of the New State
Administration Take Place.

The terms of Office Of the next Gov
ernor and Lieutenant-Governor begin
on the third Tuesday in January next
and will continue for four years. The
terms of other State and county Of
fees made elective under the new con-
titution, will begin the first Tuesday
in January. Congressman Balls term
will begin March 4th for four years.
The terms of Senators and Represen-
tatives, elected recently, began under
the Constitution, "Wednesday, Nov.
7th. The Levy Court Commissioners
will go into Office the first Tuesday OF
January.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
DENOMINATIONS GAVE THANKS.
Presbyterians and MethOdists Held Union
Thanksgiving Service" and the Rev. Hill
Delivers a Strong Sermon.

The Union Services of the Presby-
terian and Methodist congregations on
Thanksgiving morning called to-
gether a good audience at the first
named church. Rev. j. J.. Estlin had
charge of the services, the opening
prayer being by Rev. Geo. L. Hard
esty, the closing prayer by Rev. w. F.
Corkran and the benediction by Rev.
T. H. Haynes, the singing being by
the united chOirs of the two churches.
The preacher was Rev. G. A. Hill of
the Methodist church. His text was
from the sixty-third chapter of Isaiah
and the seventh verse:-"I will men
tion the loving kindness of the Lord,
and the praises of the Lord, according
to all that the Lord hath bestowed on
them according to his mercies, and
according to his loving kindnesses."
1t was essentially discourse adapted
to Thanksgiving Day, and claimed the
undivided attention of his audience
through the forty and more minutes of
its delivery-histOrical, analytical and
forceful. The basal thought was the
parallelism existing between the plant
ing of Gods, two chosen nations-the
Hebrews in the small land of Canaan,
shut in by desert on the one side and
a sea on the other, as if to protect them
! from the incursions of warlike nations
and ours, crossing continents, with a
mission apparently as His messenger,
to carry glad tiding to the world.
Gods great purposes with this nation
are past our comprehension. He mar
rated the occasions for public Thanks
giving that had come up IN our history
from the first that had been called by
Gov. Bradford ON down until it had
become national custom under Presi'
dent Lincoln.
He pictured the unexampled develop
ment of this country not only in terri
torial acquisitions but i'll arts, sci
ences, &C., but said we were threat
ened also by grave dangers chic
among which he named the unhal
lowed license of the liquor traffic Will
Government protection, and foreign
migration largely of the lower classes
who mistake license for liberty-fv,
millions in the past fourteen years
The government cannot grow and fill
its mission designed by Providence
it protects vice, nor can land expec
the smiles of Providence whose peopl
forget God. The discourse produces
profound impression.
At st. Peters Episcopal Churcl
there was a larger congregation tina
usually assemblies at a week day sci
vice who enjoyed tie discourse give
by the rector, Rev. M. L. Potter
berger, on ''render unto God tn
things that are Gods" promising tina
: they had not been neglectful Ofrendel
ing unto Caesar the things that ar
Caesars. 1t was day to give thank
for Divine mercies and individual ia,
ors.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
TEACHERS INSTITUTE IN SESSION.
Opened This Morning with Prospects for a
Most Excellent Three Days Session.

Opened This Morning with Prospects for a
Most Excellent Three Days Session.
The Twenty sixth Annual Session
of the Kent County Teachers Institute
was called to order this morning with
every prospect for a most interesting
session. The weather is ideal, brisk
and eXhilirating, a marked contrast to
the rainy dissagreeable day of yester-
day. The morning trains brought
teachers from all parts of the county,
and having been entertained here for
a number of years at Smyrna hospital
ity, many of them were at home as
soon as they entered the town. The
session promises to be most interesting
and instructive, and as the day courses
are free to the public, there should be
no reason why the sessions should not
receive the hearty encouragement of
our citizens.
The evening entertainments so well
advertised in these columns, consists
of a combination of talent that is
very rare and should not be missed.
The advance sale of seats has been un-
precedented. For the full official pro-
gram see first columns of second page
| of this issue
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
ENTERTAINMENT THANKSGIVING NIGHT.
Was High CIassed and SpendidIy Received by
all who were Privileged TO Hear 1t.


The entertainment on THANKSGIVING
night at the Opera House was fairly
we'll attended but not so large as it
would have been had it been further
away from the three night entertain
ments of the Teachers Institute this
week. The entertainers were three
artists of New York-Miss Florence
Helen Mackwood, reader; John Francis
Glider, composer and pianist, and Tai
bot S. Smith, violincello. Miss Mack
woods selections were new and lifelike
in rendition, and were warmly ap-
plauded. Mr.. Glider has the reputa-
tion for piano playing that is extended
and as a performer of a high order,
his recital Thursday evening was no
exception. Mr.. Talbot S. Smith s
violincello playing was skillful and
much enjoyed by those who like that
class of music. The programme might
have been more complete with good
vocalist to give it variety.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
WILLIAM STOKESBURY'S PURCHASE.
Bought the Property He Now Occupies From
the John II. HOifecker Heirs.

William Stokesbury has bought of
the heirs of John H. Hoffecker the
dwelling and part of the garden of
what is know as the "Catts Property"
adjoining the tomato factory on
Main street, for 5000. The rear par
of the land of this property which was
needful for their purpose, was reserved
for use of the cannery.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
Smyrna COncIave, !. 0. II.

At meeting of Smyrna Conelave,
No. A., l. o. H., last evening. the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Archon, VIM. FAIRIES;
Provost, E. NJ. Fowler; Prelate, John
A. Hoffecker; Secretary, Geo. NJ. Ste
venson; Treasurer, VIM. B. Start ;
Financier, VIM. H. Baggs; Inspector,
I. ID. Berry; Warden, Geo. c. Moffit;
Sentinel, A. w. Collision. Trustees
B. d. Hoffecker, John A. HOffecker,
VIM. Ashcraft, NJ. D.; Medical Exam
iners, VIM. Ashcraft, NJ. D., I. c,
Moore, NJ. D., G. o. Swinney, NJ. d.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
WILL BE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Robert II. Richards Selected by Prosecuting
0fficer-eIect Ward.

Herbert H. Ward, the attorney-gen-
erai-elect, has appointed Robert II.
Richards to be his deputy. They will
go into Office January 18th. The sal
ary of encouragement is $4,000; of
the deputy, $3.50. Mr.. Richards is a
son of Charles F. Richards, of George
town and has been at the bar about
three years.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
MRS. ROACH WILL SPEAK.
At Asbury NJ. E. Church Sunday Morning In
the Interest of Home Missions.

Mrs. Roach of Washington, d. c.,
will occupy the pulpit of the Methodist
church next Sunday morning. She is
not here to take collection, but to in
terest of women in home missionary
work
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
SALE OF HILDEGARDE CONFIRMED.
United States District Court Pass Judgement
Upon It-BOat Taken to Odessa.

The sale of the steamer "Hilde-
garde" of the Farmers and Merchants
Steamboat Company of Smyrna, was
confirmed by the United States Dis
trict Court at Wilmington last We'd
nesdsy.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-05
Arranging for Farmers, Institute.

Prof. Wesley Webb is in Smyrna
to-day in the interest of the Farmers In
stitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-10
EMERSON
is NOW A
il isl WRECK.
Once Famous Minstrel Now
Content 10 Sing for a
Glass Of Whisky.

Cincinnati Dec. lO.-"see that man over
there?" asked one OF a group OF theatre
cal men in front of the Vine Street Opera
House.
He pointed TO a shabbily dressed man
who was slowly hobblng down the street
with the aid OF "A cane A rusty hat was
pulled down over face that hadn't seen
a barbers care for a fortnight.
The man was "Bnly" Emerson. the ia
nous minstrel of bygone days. That was
the man whose wonderful voice and ire
pressible fun had charmed millions and
brought him several fortunes. Today he
Ia a wreck
Liquors to blame" remarked the
man who had pointed him out. billy
can't let her alone and now, instead OF
singing for $500 a week, glass OF cheap
whiskey is all he asks fod. Can he sing?
Yes ihdeed!i The other night In a saloon
heard some one singing I'm as Happy
as a Big Sunhower' That's the song. you
know. Billy made famous. and something
about the voice recalled to me the times
had heard Billy, then one OF the high
est salaried men in the business, sing n.
I walked into the place and saw that the
singer. n greasy-looking fellow, In frayed
clothing. was none other than the Ia
nous end man, Billy Emerson, doing a
turn for glass OF whisky that few
years ago any manager would have been
glad to give him $500 a week TO do. AL
though we were good friends years ago.
he didn't recognize me.
Andy Gilligan and some other friends
OF his in this city have made several at
telnpts 10 get him 10 go to the hospital.
but he won't so. and now they are going
to have the authorities take him I'm
charge, for he can't last long at the pace
he is going"
II was only a few years ago when
Emerson had 100000 in bank in san
Francisco, where his wife still resides.
and where Emerson's Minstrels was the
show of the town.
AS an end man he had no peer and ne
always made a big salary. His sweet
voice and his graceful dancing made him
one of the most popular of minstrels. and
his salary was seldom less than $50o-a
week.
He accumulated a fortune and then
fo0lishly tried TO increase IL by speculat-
ing i'm stocks but he was not fortunate.
and then he tried 10 beat the races, with
the usual result. IL was when his money
was almost gone that he commenced 10
drink hard. and then his downfall was
rapid His appetite for drink caused him
10 lose many good engagements. and now.
from n hish-priced singer he has dropped
60 tho gutter, living in cheap lodging
houses when he can borrow money from
some OF the professionals who knew him
I'm his prosperous days
The offer OF glass of whisky will
Induce him 10 sing some of the old songs
which made him such a favorite with
theatre-goers. lie can no longer dance,
for his legs are crippled, and If he is not
placed I'm some hospital his voice will
soon he gone. His last public appearance
IN Cincinnati was about five years ago.
when hr was at Peoples with Weber a.
Fields and their own road show. Then
he was getting 900 "A week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-10
SERVICE or AMERICAN RAILROADS.

II Is beyond question that American
railroads today furnish the best service
In the world. at the lowest rate OF fare,
at the same time paying their employees
very much higher wages than are paid
for similar service in any other country
on the globe. says Grams Magazine.
In the United States the frst-class pas
senger fares paid last year averaged 19s
cents per mile. although on some large
railways the average was several miles
less than two cents per mile; in England
the first-class fare is four cents per mile
third-class fare for vastly inferior service
In two cents per mile. but only on certain
parliamentary trains.
In Prussia the irst-ciass fare is three
cents per mile; in Austria sos cents per
mile and in France 1886 cents per mile.
Our passenger cars excel those. OF for
eign countries in all that goes 10 make
up the comfort and convenience of a
Journey. ~is-Ts aas ~ c.oirs,a rs
our. sleeping and .parlpr car. system is
vastly superior 10 theirs. our baggage
system is Infinitely better than theirs and
arranged upon much more liberal basis
American railroads carry 1J0 pounds Of
baggage free, while the German roads
carry only ffty-five pounds. tree. D, ..l
The lighting OF our trains Is superb.
while the lighting OF trains on most for
eign lines is wretched
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-10

Washington. Dec, l0s-When the senat
convened today AR Chandler (N, 10, and
Mr.. Bate and Mr.. rurley (Tenu.l who
heretofore during the present session had
not been in ATTENDANCE, were In their
seats
Mr. Chas A. Towne. appointed 10 sue
ceed the hate Senator &. X. Davis OF
Minnesota, aleo was in attendance.
Mr. Nelson (MiunD. at once presented
che credentials OF Mr.. Towne and they
were read,
Nr. handler as chairman OF the COM
nittce ON privileges and elections directed
attention 70 the last clause of the cree
ccrtials. which was. that Mr. Towne
should hold his seat until his successor
vas elected aud qualified" ell said the
constitution provides simply that APP
rcintec should hold office until the legis-
laturo had met.
"fn the credentials presented said Mr..
thapHle- tire governor has undertaken
10 prascribc the length OF the new SEMI
tors office The added clause OF the Gre
centials. OF course. is supersluous. | de-
ts,-ss4lf attention -ln-this- fact
and have no intention TO object 10 the
swearing IN of Mr.. Towne."
The new eenator was conducted To the
cesk BY Mr.. Nelson and the oath OF office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-10
MILLS RUNNING.
Strike at lCushnet and Raiha.
way Mills Does Not Stop
Their Machinery.

New Bedford, Mass, bee 1O-The
strike OF weayers at the Acushnet and
Hathaway mills took place this morning
but IL Is n question how much Of sue
cess Il Is.
Certainly not all the weavers staid out
and apparently most OF them went IN.
The mill management claims ~ has al
most the whole force at work. while the
pickets OF the union declare just the OPP
positc The mills are running at all
events
The Acushnet and Hathaway mills en-
ploy upwards OF 1000 weavers. The loom
fxers az those corporations have been
on strike for several weeks because they
claim they were given too many looms
to look after.
Recently tho wcavers have complained
that their earnings had fallen OF both
before and since the ixcrs strike be.
cause of the delay I'm attending to thf
looms. due. Il is said, to the lack OF
fiNcrs. 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-10

TRIAL IS
/ POSTPONED
italians Accused Of kulng
Polo At Darlington viii Come
Before Jury In April.

The trial OF Rafael Papa. Chester Car
dente and the iatter's wife. Philomena.
charged with the murder Of Karrol
Kablsviek. Pole. at harrington, Sunday.
Sept g. which was to have taken place
before the common pleas division of the
Supreme court at Bristol today, has been
postponed because the defence has no
counsel.
The trial will take place Feb. IS. al
the next session OF the. court. This Is
the second time the defendants have
been on trial on this charge. They were
indicted last September and the jury,
after being out SO hours. disagreed.-
Counsel for the e.defence. Harry c. Cur
tbs and Augustus 8. Miller. sent tele-
gram TO Judge Blodgett this morning.
claiming that the defence withdrew
from the case. Counsel will be furnish
ed the prisoners by the court