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Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
SECRET SOCIETIES.

MoRNING STAR LODGE No. 6, l. o. o F.-MeetS
every Friday evening, at 500 o'clock.
McDoNNELL ENCAMPMENT, No 81 q. o. F.-MeetS
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 O'Clock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. l3, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings Of each month,
at 500 o'clock.
SMYRNA LODGE No. 3, l. o. G. T.--Meets every
Wednesday evening, at 90 o'clock.
SMYRNA CoNcLAvE, No. 45. ORDER OF HEPTAsOPHs
meets first aud third Tuesday of each month
atsO0 o'clock al the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No Il, X. G. E.-Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at S0l o'clock
MIsPAH LODGE. No. l6, A. o. L. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 o'clock in Odd Eel
lows Hall.
NIzPAH CONcLAvE, No. 1917 ADHESIVE MoGUL-
IANs-MeetS the last Monday evening OF each
month, at 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hall.
GENERAL WINFIELD :. HANG lCK Posi- No. 70
8 A. K.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall of tie Knights of the Golden Eagle. Thos
Davis Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL. No. 26, JR. O. [. A..
M.-Meets at SEQ p. m. every Thursday IN
Odd Fellows Hall.
FRANCES E. WILLARD Temple, No. s x. Of q. F.
Meets every Tuesday evening at O'Clock, at
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
A Large Addition to its Valuable Library
About $50 Volumes Added this Year.

The general Library at Delaware
College, which was cramped in its
growth last year by reason of a reduc-
tion in the usual library appropriation,
has this year resumed its normal in
crease. About $50 volumes have
already been added during the pres
ent collegiate year and others are to
be bought.
Delaware College in distributing its
books through a number of depart
mental libraries, has followed the ex-
ample of the larger colleges. OF the
10000 books owned by the College and
the Experiment Station only about
5000 are housed in the General Lii
brary. These include books proper to
literature, history, biography, mental
and moral philosophy, political econ
omy and political science, travel, sci
entific works of reference and bound
volumes of periodicals.
The departmental libraries include
some thousands of volumes distribu-
ted through the departments of en-
gineering, physics, chemistry, math-
ematics, biology, agriculture, ancient
languages and modern languages.
The departmental libraries are abreast
of the times, save, indeed, the libra
ries belonging to the departments of
ancient languages and modern lam
guages. The libraries of these de-
partments grow slowly because there
is very little money available for the
purchase of books proper to those de-
partments.
The purchases of this year for the
General Library have been directed
toward strengthening the Library in
American History, the History of
Modern Europe especially in this GEN.
tury, dramatic literature, and literary
criticism. Next year the library should
be strengthened in early English lit
erature and early American Litera-
ture. The Library should also be
strengthened in local history. Gifts
of books proper to this subject would
be very welcome.
With the growth of the last four
years the General Library threatens
to overflow the limits of the large read
ing room in which it is housed. 1t is
possible that the overflow may be
postponed for some years by the use of
stacks or alcoves, but first it must be
ascertained that the flooring will bear
the weight of shelving thus arranged.
If it will not, then the library must
overflow into one of the adjoining rec
itatiOn rooms. There is, indeed, a
dream at Delaware College of a special
library building that shall house the
General Library and the already over
flowing library of the Experiment Sta
ton, but the dream is not likely soon
to be realized.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
The Delaware Channel.

The work of deepening the Delaware
River channel to accommodate the
largest vessels will not be retarded be-
cause no River and Harbor Appropria-
ton bill will be passed by Congress at
the present session. There is an un.
expended balance from last years ap.
preparation to the credit of the work,
and it is expected that further funds
will be provided through an item il
the Sundry Civil bill. OF the amoun
appropriated by the last River and
Harbor bill for improvements from
Philadelphia to Delaware Bay, ther'
remains unexpended about $737, 900.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
'',, THE SUN 1901,
BALTIMORE, Md.
THE PAPER OF THE PEOPLE,
FOR THE PEOPLE and
WITH THE PEOPLE
HONEST IN MOTIVE
FEARLESS IN EXPRESSION
SOUND IN PRINCIPLE

A newspaper is an educator; there
are all kinds of educators, but the man
who spends money judiciously and
literally is better able to impart his
knowledge than the man who has lit
tie or nothing to spend.
THE Sun is the highest type of a
newspaper.
The Suns reports from all parts of
the United States are unsurpassed.
The Suns Cable Service is the finest
known; the troubles in the Philippines
and in South Africa demand compe-
tent correspondents and vast expend-
iture of money and labor in getting
the news. Whe you get The Sun you
get news and intelligent presentation
of facts with it, as well as carefully
prepared articles of editorial writer's of
highest standing. When you read a
daily paper, whose principal recon-
mendation is its cheapnsss, you get
the dregs generally very poor dregs
at that.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
NEW OYSTER LEGISLATION.
A Bill to Compel all Oysters to be Weighed
Ia Maryland.

Few Maryland law-making bodies
have assembled at Annapolis in the
past 80 years that something, whether
good bad or Indifferent, has not been
done in oyster legislation. There is a
new law, with many sections, now be-
fore or speedily to come before, the
Legislature now in session. 1t is pro-
posed to incorporate in the new la W a
provision to weigh all oysters caught
by oystermen, whether dredgers or
tongers, thus insuring a correct hushel
or barrel. 1t is also proposed to make
oyster packers and other dealers in this
line liable to the present Gull law and
subject to punishment if oysters below
the prescribed size are found in theil
possession.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
The BALTIMORE WEEKLY Sun
The BEST FAMILY NEWSPAPER.

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All the news of the world in at
tractive form; an Agricultural De
partment second to none i'll the
country Market Reports which
are recognized authority; Short
Stories, complete in each number
an interesting Woman's Column,
and a vried and attractive Depart
ment of Household Interest.
One Dollar year, inducements to
getters-up of clubs for The WEEKLY
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Sun mailed free of postage in the
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Payments invariably in advance.
Address
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Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
SHORT. SHARP AND SNAPPY
Pithy Sayings From Our Popular WASH
ingtOn Correspondent.

iHgtOn Correspondent.
Br'er Andy Carnegie will be decid-
edly shy on partners, if they continue
to desert him as they have recently
been doing. Only mOdesty prevents
our saying that we would consider Of
fers to fill any vacancy in Andy's
firm.
There is hippant inclination on the
part of some editors to poke fun at
Capt. LearY, U. S. N, now serving as
Governor of the island of Guam, be-
cause he has asked that books and
banjOs be sent to that island. Isn't it
a commendable trait to desire to edu-
cate and amuse those under you?
The selection of Commander Vain
wright to be superintendent of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis, means
the infusion of young blood in the
management of that institution, as no
officer who is his senior in rank can
stay there.
The Kansas Supreme Court holds
that State legislature has no power
to compel railroads to give passes to
cattle shippers, or any other class; but
that won't prevent the railroads giving
passes to such legislators as will re-
.ceive them.
Gov. Roosevelt is out "agin" the
ratification of the Nicaragua Cana
treaty, unless it be amended so as tC
allow the U. S. to close the canal to
enemies in time of war.
Chicago has pulled off another anti
trust convention, but if any of them con
template going out of business, they
have not announced it.
The evidence seems to be conclusiv
that entirely too much American
whiskey is being used in educating tn
natives of the Philippines up to ou
standard.
IF the Kentucky Legislature can dc
wise an auti-2.u law, and make it stick
at will atone for many Of its sins.
The New York yellows are shown
disappointment because Molineaux hs
thrown no fits since his convictions c
.murder in the first degree.
porto Ricans are liable TO differ as
the relief they will get by the bill in
posing % per cent. duty on their pr'
ducts sent to the U. ..
They are singing Willie, we ha
missed you," to Hon. W. j. Bryan,
he tours the South.
Queen Victoria and Dom Paul didl
exchange sentimental valentines tt
year.
The editor of the publication whl
has offered prize to the person nami
the meanest city in the country "
get himself called trouble-maker
fore be gets through with his otter.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21

Br'er Andy Carnegie will be decid-
edly shy on partners, if they continue
to desert him as they have recently
been doing. Only modesty prevents
our saying that we would consider Of
fers to fill any vacancy in Andy's
firm.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
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Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
President of Couneil-James C. Robinson
Secretary of Council-Henry s. Anthony.
Town Treasu.er-Ezekial V. Cooper
Clerk of COuncil-Samuel J. Reynolds
Alderman-william B. Collins
ChiefOf Police-JOseph II. Garner
COuncilmen: lst ward DR.. T. C. Moor: 2nd
Ward. Samuel J. Reynolds: 3rd Ward, Edward G.
Walls; 4th WaId. J. Wesley Denney: 9TH Ward,
Z. Marriott Fowler; 9Th Ward. James c. Robinson
and Henry S. Anthony.
Council meets the second and fourth Fridays
in each month.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21

The North Carolina farmers have al
lowed the North Carolina cotton spin
ners TO get ahead of them. The spin
ners now use up more raw cotton than
the farmers can grow, and are obliged
to buy in other States portion of what
they need. The farmers should brace
up and keep pace with the mills, so as
to preserve the symetry of production.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
Andrer Carnegie,s Annual Income.

If the annual income of Andrew Car
negie, as estimated by his late partner,
Frick, IS approximately correct, no
reigning sovereign in the world has a
personal revenue that compares with
his. The Emperor of Russia, although
his annual allowance is not designated
by law, in no one year has had at his
personal disposition more than sixteen
millions of dollars, and Carnegie's in
come exceeds that sum by ten million.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21

The selection of Commander Vain
wright to be superintendent of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis, means
the infusion of young blood in the
management of that institution, as no
officer who is his senior in rank can
stay there.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21

Edward M. Vaughn has taken out
letters testamentary on the estate OF
the late DR.. Horace M. Vaughn, OF
Middletown. The estate is said to be
valued at about 800, 900.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
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Smyrna times., 1900-02-21
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-21

-.
the gold standard should The be ~tcted.
OF. Friday Mr.. Bryan spoke at Ithr~~, and
the students tried to draw him out on the
silver question. They Piled HIM with Dues
tons. but Mr.. Bryan dismissed the sub
tect as briefly as he could.
Why is this? Why has Mr. Bryan re-
Trained from discussing the silver ques-
ton in New York? Is it because he no
longer believes in free slver2 That can
not be, for time and again OF late he has
reiterated his free silver sentiments. and
when the Democratic convention met last
summer he served notice that he would
ton did not come out in plain terms and
demand the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver at the ratio OF Is TO !. We do not
believe that ar. Bryan has changed his
mind. Why then did he fall to assert
himself on the silver question in his New
York speeches? We answer in one word
Croker. Richard Croker Is boss and Mr..
Bryan must do his bidding. Croker is
practical politician and he is after maxi
ing votes. He knew that It would not do
for Mr.. Bryan to talk silver to New
Workers., and he doubtless had an under
standing with Mr. Bryan to that effect
before the stumping tour was arranged
Great is Tammany," said Mr.. Bryan,
and Croker is It's prophet" Yea, verify.
How humiliati ting, we say, all this must
be to Mr.. Bryan. And what will he ac-
complish by it? Has he made votes in
New. York or elsewhere by lodging an is
sue upon which he has been 50 pro-
nouenced? Can he afford to stand before
the public as man who is willing to re-
press his sentiments for the sake Of get
ting votes, he who has been lionized as
the man of settled convictions and bold
speech? We cannot but think that Mr..
Bryan has done himself irreparaole harm
by pursuing iris course. If he had aban-
doned free silver when the Kansas City
Convention was held, the case might have
been different. But having forced that
plank into the platform, he cannot afford
to dodge the silver issue either in New
York or elsewhere HIS nun7iliat ion has
been to poor purpose.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-21
The V. VI. l. and Haziug.

Editor Of The Times:
sir.-An article in your paper few days
since by Citizen is a shot In the rIGht
direction Haziug. il is sad 20 say. has
been going on at The V. NJ 1. for years.
ana it is no secret 20 the authorities Tor
10 lhe patrons OF that ttne-honoFed inSti-
tuition.
The rules and regulations OF the " NJ. L.
are many, varied and ill u book, but many
OF ;flern are only carried out TO the letter
when il suits those IN authority The law
providing fer the government OF the V.
" |. is such that all power IS vested in
The Board OF Visitors. This Board Is ap-
cointed by the Governor. These gentlemen
meet at the V NJ L. once or twice g.
year-
TIE most important meeting Is at the
close of the session In June. AT that time
there is a rush OF work and pleasure for
everybody. Everything has been clear d up
very nicely and every one Is on his gooo
oehayior. because tue board is going to
meet. Repor.s from the superintendent
are read AMI lots OF other things done.
and then the SESSION closes.
il is a rare thing that any member OF
rh. Board knows what is going on except
what he gets from the reports or the
superintendent
Tns Board is not paid for It's services,
ana they are accountable TO nobody that
know OF. They generally approve without
question any recommendation or the super
iutendent thus. in many cases, making the
s,1nertntendent the full controlling power
Many OF the laws relating to the v NJ
are forty TO fifty years old X would
be q. long story to attempt TO tell OF the
evils that ex ST at the V. " l., but Ii
tna laws were changed SO as 20 make it q
modern up-to-date establishment, II
would De the best in the country; not eX-
ceptirs West Point
have no desire 10 50 Into particulars
as TO what is needed at the V. ~ l.,
I'm, IN investigation. conducted ~ thou;
| far, favor or affection. would be OF
grear benefit to tbs V. NJ. l. and tbs
S-ate I am well aware that Official In
vesriza ton seldom reveals the object
urn afte- ri d7t;h- m h7r" W 2tiid
he any except on. Il Citizen" VIII get a
opy a. the ssu-at2ns OF lne VI l.
-f.. D.. r,av get at tn real state OF az
airs l hsTe no desire 70 attack SAe V.
NJ nor anyone connected win that
.-,,g old school but l would Ike TO sea
tba mace brought up TO a hrst-cla5s con-
avon Friends of the Institute all over
10 rorid have only good wishes for IT.
pTa3ess are signed yearly about '.hazfng.'
and other things, too, but the haz!ng and
nthar .vis go on The 'rat suHeeer gets
boInasick. aud resolves In his heart that
he will get even on the next years rat
and so the years roll by AMI have for mora
tran tifry years. hope "C.tiz NJ viii find
. cure. for "haZng ami a.. other evils
tr,, exist at the Virgin a Military Instt-
So ANOTHER CITIZEN"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-21

the police Three of the alleged con-
spirators were arrested last night, and a
note for $500 the amount Of the ransom
demanded for the young man. is now at
Police Headquarters THE prisoners, who
are in the Madison Street police station.
are jacob Goodgol. peddIer. Of No. %
Essex Street; Samuel Goldman, proprietor
of a candy store at No. 191 Henry Street,
and Charles Schwartz. a jeweller, OF No.
l67 East Broadway.
Schwartz had in his possession check
for so. and note for 500, which were
obtained from Wolf Cohen. The other
two men We're arrested when they called
on Mr. Cehen last night and attempted
to make further terms for the return OF
his SON
Wolf Cohen is reputed TO De worth ut
least 100000 For q tune his fear OF
violence at the hands of the men, whom
ae accuses of stealing mis- son, kept m
from reporting the matter to the police
NJ. Cohen said he was afraid the conspira-
tors would burn his store or Kill his son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-21
Within the ~ u,,. strife and di

Within the cars, what strife and as
cord!
ia e, malice and all uncharita oleness
sieahed from every eye.
II all arose. You see, from mistake O
the car shop people. The coaches @efe
new, and had been sent out before ehes
We're quite completed.
some of the seats, perhaps one -
we've had been fin.shEd in the mos peas'-
t.lui style Of the car builders ART. one-
: SIXTH OF the Seats, though lett Win ste
oare boards, were still toieraoiy com
Portable.
The remaining three-fourths OF the
seats We're filed with horrible spilnlers
anu great nails and spikes pro,ruded III
every direction. From the first OF our
journey It had been point OF nonor
aiiloiis the passengers TO secure one OF
me luxurious seats
De who spread himself and belongings
over several of the finest seats was styled
successful man. and held up as
Elodei Tor young persons just starting IN
life.
Those passengers who had pre-empted
the second-c'ass seats looked with ineiIa-
ole scorn upon their fellow travellers who
were crowded against the spikes. nails
and splinters.
1T was the sole object in life with these
middle class gentry to secure one of the
upholstered seats, If not for themselves, al
ieast Tor their children
Inis correspondent admits that men are
selfish, that each man is looking out for
himself and trying to get as much as he
can Of this worlds goods, yet the whole
soclaEstic argument rests upon the
theory that under Socialism men would be
so generous that the strong would be
willing to divide with the weak. Socialism
cannot Possibly be so long as there is self
lshness in the world
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-21
MN RnyAN,s HuM1LTaT1oN.

Mr.. Bryan,s tour through New York
must be most hurniliating to man of his
temperament. He is coura geous, he has
his own views about things and ne likes
to stand and declare himself boldly. MI.
Bryan came into public notice through his
imprisoned speech in the Chicago Con-
vention of 1886 against the gold standard.
It was that speech and his famous figure
about the cross OF gold and the crown of
thorrs that gave him the nomination, He
declared that the dsmonctiz. ton of silver
was national crime; he urged the peo2;e
TO overthrow the gold standard and open
the minis to tbs free coinage OF silver; ne
said to the people far and wide that II
they believed IN the gold standard they
should not vote for him, because Il he
should be elected It should not be main
tained longer than ne was able to get rid
OF ii. Mr.. Bryan went TO New York and
made speech in what he called the
enemy's country. He devoted the major
portion Of his discourse to discussion
Of the currency question. and then and
there boldly proclaimed that he was In
favor OF free coinage and opposed to the
sole standard. Indeed. SO intimately has
he been associated with the free silver
movement and so pers.stently has he ad-=
vocated that measure. it Is hard to disso-
cate Mr.. Bryan from free silver. and it
Is hard to think Of his making political
|. speech without making free silver the
theme.
But Mr.. Bryan dropped free silver as
fc-- as his hearers in New York would let
him drop It The other night he made a
speech IL Madison Square Garden, where
he had stood sour years previously and
cried aloud for free silver. ye; throughout
the discourse ofsneasly two hours he made
no a.lusion whatever to that issue. all
though the New York Herald urged him
In its issue Of that day to LET the people
know Il b would indeed Try to overthrow