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Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
TOWN COUNCIL ORGANIZED,
JAMES c. ROBINSON, PRESIDENT. AND H.
S. ANTHONY, SECRETARY.
Met Wednesday Evening, We're Sworn in.
and Committees Named for the En-.
suing Year.

The newly elected men of the
smyrna Town Council met at the
Alderman's office, last Wednesday
evening, and effected an organization
to be i'll shape for business. There
was a full membership present: John
Rawley, 1st ward; S. J. Reynolds. 2nd
ward; IL. b. Grieves, 3rd ward; J. w.
Denney, 4th ward; E. NJ. Fowler. 5tb
ward, and j. G.. Robinson and Henry
5. Anthony, 9th ward.
When all the members had taken tba
oath of office, j. w. Dennev was cleo
TED temporary chairman and f. NJ
Fowler, temporary secretary. A per-
mahent organization was then the
order of business. Anthony moved
that James G. Robinson be permanent
chairman. The motion was secondad
and carried unanimously. In taking
MS seat for the third term as presid-
ing officer, he thanked the Council for
the honor conferred upon him.
reynolds moved that Henry s. An
'hohy be permanent secretary. The
motion was likewise carried unani-
mously. This was followed by mo-
ton from Anthony that Samuel J.
Reynolds be elected town clerk
As no business could be legally
transacted, there was nothing remain
ing to do, but for President Robinson
to name his cabinet or committees for
the ensuing year. He announced them
as follows:
Light and Water Department
Henry 5. Anthony, chairman; J. w
Denney, and E. Marriott Fowler.
Street and Sewer Department.
W. Denney, chairman; S. J. REYNOLDS
John Rawley.
Opera Houses. J. Reynolds. chair.
man; II. B. Grieves, E. NJ. Fowler.
Hose Room-H. B. Grieves chair.
man; John Rawley, S. J. Rev
nolds.
Sand Lots. J. Reynolds.
Council adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
CHINESE MISSIONARIES HERE
LEE ON, SUPERINTENDENT OF CHINESE
MISSION, IN PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna Circuit Congregations Hear of the
Chinese and their CustOms.-Ex.
perience of Lee On.

At Friendship and Severson's last
Sabbath, large audiences were delight.
1ully entertained by Lee On, superin.
tendent of the Chinese Mission in
Philadelphia, and his secretary. Lee
Up. They were present at both
churches, giving very interesting adj
dresses.
Lee On gave his experience on
coming to this country at the age of
~ having never seen but one s'forelgn
devil, as the white man was facetiopsIv
called. While at work with his father
he was invited to Sunday school After
some hesitation he consented to on
There learned his letters; there for tba
hrst time learned that ''God created
all things; there learned that God 60
loved the world that he gave his son TO
die even to die for the Chinaman. that
truth touched his heart and being ner-
suaded that it was true, accented
Christ as his Savior.
His father, on learning that his how
was going to the white mans school
forbid his going and when Lee On told
MS 1ather he must go, was thrust into
the street. Finding his way to Pbila-
delphia, after every possible hardship
endured for six months, he secured
and in three years was
appointed superintendent over the |
Chlnese Mission, with 16 members
put which now numbers over 900 70.
porting over IS conversions last
year.
After years absence, he returned
TO his father and begged him to sneak
20 him, but his father turned his back
IN hlm. Last year, learning that his
ather was returning to China. met
Inn at the boat and plead with HIM
or word of reconciliation, but was
gnored. His last request as his father
vas going aboard, was that he write
I'm but line of his mother. but the
ear has passed and no line has
ONE.
lie is now employed at Baldwin's
locomotive Works, and is bv hard
ork and study preparing himself to
o back to his country, to tell his own
eople about the wonderful Savior
no died even for the heather Chinee {
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
RECKLESS DRIVING ACCIDENT.
herman Robinson and Ralph Stevenson Meet
With an Uncomfortable Exnerieuce

lhe fast driving on our streets, verv
much beyond the limit allowed by
law is very manifest. Young men act
very much as if there was no Town
ordinance ON the subject, and this an
plies to Sunday as well as week davs
Last Saturday evening Herman Robin
son and Ralph Stevenson in riding nm
commerce street heard a carriage com
ing turiously. Mr.. Robinson pulled
his team up as near as possible to the
pavement in front of DIR. Lambdin,s 90
@S 10 give the driver the whole road,
put no matter, he had wheel taken
on The man who thus ran into young
Robinson it is stated was name Bur.
ris' where from we did not learn, and
was intoxicated.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
MODEL OVERALL FACTORY.
tucker Thornley, Start up Work in their
New Quarters Monday.

The Overall Factory of Tucker 6
Ihorniey, which heretofore has beer
situated IN the rear of the Bitter Fac.
tory' IS now opposite the Smvrna
rallroad station, and the new quarters
make it one of the most attroo+;,,o :,
dustries in town.
operation was started on Wednesday
iast'and In this industry there is prom
lSe OF growing business, which will
not only reflect credit upon the own
ers, but to the town as we'll
The factory is nicely located 10
large enough to answer their every
need and is fitted out with avor,,
modern convenience. The dimensions
OF the one-story is 1OOx4O feet. In the
front OF the building a room has been
partltloned off (1Sx4O) for the purnoso
OF keeping the stock of manufactured
goods they have on hand. The main
room is where the operating is done
and at present there are only "a sewing
machines. The firm will increase this
number just as fast as they can get on
orators. Their cutting department
VIII consist of two tables. one ninetr
feet long and the other fifty feet. At
present the mill has a capacity of 25
dozen overalls week, and if operators
can be secured, this will be increased
to 40 dozen and even more.
The one great drawback to the man.
of Smyrna, is the lack of on
and this should be a great in
ducement for families out of town TO
move In our midst and settle. There
is enough work for those who want if
TO supply great many girls. There is
no reason why Smyrna should not be-
come a great industrial center
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
FIRE ALARM CALLS MANY.
Inc Residence OF GeOrgianEa Kennard. Off
North Street, Slightly Burned Yes.
terday Afternoon.

The residence of Georgianna Ken
nard, colored, at the rear of the Meth
odlst Episcopal church, caught fire
yesterday afternoon, and resulted in n
loss OF $1,000, on which there was no
insurance.
Georgeanna Kennard has been =
domestic at the home of Edward Beck
Tor years, and by hard work and indus-
try had saved enough to buy her own
home, and made her last payment on if
last year.
Inc hre IS supposed to have origina-
ted by children playing with matches
lnthe bed chamber, and catching to the
bed clothes. The bedstead had burned
to crisp, and before the Hose Com
pany could get the fire under control
the flames were ignited to the frame
work of the dwelling.
When the alarm was given there woe
considerable CONSERVATION. the first ra-
port being that the Methodist church
was on fire. This naturally called =
large and excited crowd. The HOSE
Company responded quickly, and
through the much appreciated effort of
emma Potts and his team, the hose car
rage was gotten there with quick dis
patch, The residence being situated
IN the alley off from North street. if
was very unhandy to get at, and the
only way was to run the hose from the
plugs on Mt. Vernon street, through
the Methodist church yard, a distance
OF five hundred yards. When this was
lone there was little time lost in put
ting the fire out.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
SMYRNA CIRCUIT MATTERS.
Kew L. W. LayfieId Invited TO Return n
Fourth Year.

The Sunday School missionary col.
lection of Friendship was larger tb;s
year by $40 than any in her previous
history, amounting to S45.
Mrs. Layfeld's Bible Glass at Jer-
man Chapel reports SO missionary
money for the year.
A delightful missionary anniversary
service was held at the Chapel Sunday
evening.
Inc Fourth Quarterly Conference
for the circuit was held at the norson
age March 5th. A large number of the
onlcial brethren were present. The con.
ference was harmonious. The usual
business was transacted. The pastor
was unanimously invited to return
the fourth year.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
An Interesting Program Relating to History
Rendered al Fridays Meeting.

There was splendid attendance at
the meeting of the Twentieth Century
Club last Friday afternoon. The mild
weather had tendency to call out a
full quorum and the program rendered
was interesting and enteresting
throughout. 1t was given under the
auspices of the History Committee as
follows:
Star Spangled Banner Cl,,h
Quotations from Max Muller. i'''
Readlng-"War," Miss Eunice ANTHONY
faper-" Heroes and Hero Worship"
;;::....:. Miss Cora Tschudy
quotations from John Ruskin.
"Kipling's Recessional
............... Miss Katherine Racket
daper-"A Arbitration" Mrs. w. ID. Hudson
quotations from Scripture.
Conversation.
The Art and Drama Committee will
meet at the home of the chairman on
Thursday next at 9 o'clock. The af-
ternoon will be devoted to French and
Spanish art, illustrated by Perry Pic
lures.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
CRAzED WITH TOO MUCH LIQUOR
samuel Hobbs Arrested for Assault and Ar.
raigned Before Alderman Collins.

Under the influence of too much
liquor, Samuel Hobbs of the Neck
got himself into considerable trouble
ON Monday afternoon, which resnlted
IN his arrest, incarceration, and the
payment of $3.50 fines.
Hobbs in an intoxicated condition
entered the store of Andrew Cole
about O'Clock and so far forgot him
self as to strike Mrs. Cole and chase
her around with a knife. Mr.. Cole
was not at home at the time. but was
sent Tor and he had Hobbs arrested
by Policemen Garner and Turner
and carried before Alderman w r
collins. The latter heard the case
and fined him $3.50 for assault and
dlsorderly conduct. He remained in
the lookup until 9 o'clock, when the
hne was paid by a friend. Hobbs left
Tor his home sober and wiser man.
After getting part of the wav homo
1t is said he returned and despite his
peace bond, abused the Coles. and an
order has been issued for his arrest
The general opinion is that Hobbs
got off easy.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
FREE LIBRARY MOVEMENT.
W. IL Janney Secretary of Smyrna Library
Association to Address the Twen-
tieth Century Club.

The Free Library Movement. insti-
gated by the Twentieth Century Club,
is still being agitated. The Librarv
Committee has taken the matter IN
hand with a zeal, and they have met
and talked over the matter with tbe
Smyrna Library Association to SEQ
what steps could be made to chance
the present from subscription library
winch is open only one night in the
week to free library, open every af-
ternoon and evening of the week. ac-
ceSSlole to any one holding a card.
Inc movement is a splendid one and
deserves the influence and support of
every publicminded citizen. The re-
suit to be obtained from a Free I'll
orary In this town are incalculable and
VIII mean source of much comfort to
this and coming generations.
AT the Twentieth Century Club
meeting next Friday afternoon. the
Library Committee of that worthy Or
ganlzatlon will give report. Mr.. w
II. Janney, secretary of the Smyrna
Library Association, will be present
and explain the line of procedure as
mapped out. 1t is hoped that there
Will be full attendance.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
DISSATISFACTION OVER PHONE RATES
smyrna Subscribers Will Discontinue tte
Diamond State Phone Service

There is considerable Dissatisfaction
IN this town over the tariff rates re-
Gently issued by the Diamond state
Telephone Company, Harry A. Rich
ardson, president, and the Indications
are that nearly all of them in this town
VIII be taken out. The dissatifaction
ARISES from the fact that besides paving
stipulated sum. SIG per year for their
use, they are required to nav extro
toil Ior all messages sent out of town.
1t is understood that with Dover aIr
'he towns within six miles are consid-
cred local and are exempt from the
tariff. The Smyrna people see in Il y
discrimination in favor of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
FIGHTING KENT TROLLEY LINE.
FARMERS Asking for IniunctiOns at the Hand
OF the Chancellor to Restrain Com.
pany Crossing Their Lands.

Notwithstanding the statement Of
Ine promoters of the General Electric
nallway 20. the White Company that
'ne right OF way had been given prettv
generally by the land owners. the LAT.
Ter statement seems not to be fact if
we NAV Judge by the number present
VINO assembled at Dover on Saturday
10 ask for an INDUCTION at the hands Of
the chancellor to restrain the trolley
men from crossing their lands.
1hese owners look upon the trolley
aS thlng that cannot be made pav-a
scneme OF foreign capitalists, to profit
ny ponds sold, not legitimate business
the farms injured and land owners
alspolled, not matter of considera.
tion. '''
The first test case came on sotnr
day. % u
upon the application of Mrs. Sarah
H. Oooper's attorneys, Chancellor Mich
olson granted a restraining order
against the Delaware General Flee
URIC hallway Co., from entering unon
hef land, one mile south of Dover.
upon gronds alleged in bill that the
survey OF company's route filed in the
once OF the Secretary of State laid
uown their road along the highway and
not across her land. Argument was
set for to-day.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
FOURTH QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.
Ihe Coming Election of the Board Of Trus.
tees for the NJ. E. Church.

The 4th and last Quarterly Confer.
ence OF the present conference vear
VIII be held by Presiding Elder Cork.
ran at Asbury NJ. E. church. on FRIDAY
nlght. Always an important one to
the church, it will be more important
this year than usual. Besides settlino
up the affairs of the conference vear
which with this charge as we learn. in.
cIudlng the personal obligations that
can be relied upon in the Intervening
two weeks, are very satisfactory will
be, by an act of the last session of the
Legislature, the choice of the Board of
Trustees, on the nomination of the
pastor.
Ihls is a duty that has never fallen
on the Quarterly Conference before
ana 1t is an important one. as the
Board OF Trustees are the financial ov-
erseers OF the church. Heretofore
these have been elected by the congre-
CATION ON a designated day, for three
years, three each year, after due mo-
tlce here the first Monday in March
but the members failed to give il NJ,
tention, and there has been no election
ana consequent change for several
years. This is not in accordance with
he pollty of the church, and the now
'rder of things may prove a benefit
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Bitter HOSIERY COMPANY.
was Obliged to Stop Work on Account of =.
Leaky Boiler.

The Bitter Hosiery Factory was
Obliged to shut down last week ON ac
count OF leaky boiler. The services
OF Mr.. Geo. W. Taylor were sum-
moned, and the old boiler overhauled
and set of new tubes placed therein
1t is now nearly as good as new. The
operators resumed work on Monday
morning and this week they are work
ing over time, The Company is filled
up with orders and could turn ont
work much faster if they could get the
operators. Recently six new ribbers
have been added.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
NCHARDS--SISCO NUPTIALs.
mr. b. F. Richards, of Brenford. and Miss.
Maggie NJ. SiscO. of this Town.

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
tne Asbury NJ. E. Church Parsonage
Today, when Miss Maggie NJ. Sisco
uausnter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
oisco, of this town, was married to
benjamin F. Richards, Of the .'Josenb
rarles Farm, near Brenford. Both
parties are well known in this vicinit,,
Inc ceremony took place at 3 O'clock
TINS afternoon and they were married
by the Rev. Chas. A. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards left on the
Norfolk express for wedding trip
north' and on their return will reside
on the farm he now occupies.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
GOLD MEDAL CONTEST.
viii be Given in the Opera House Newt
Monday Evening.

The Gold Medal Contest will be hell
IN the Opera House on next Monday
evening, at o'clock. Six young ladies
VIII contest for the beautiful gold
medal now displayed in Mr.. Geo nj
Stevenson's window. The admission
Is 10 cents. and no seats will he 20.
served. Tickets for sale at MIR. Geo
M. Stevenson's store and Mr.. Lewis
M. Prices office.
The following is the program:
Singing. Observation-Disclosures. Apar;a
Recitation No. 1-"Infrmi Of Pirpan; P2rlerlca
GIVE Me the Daggers!!! t'oSe'
hecltation No. 2-"An Old Mans S+or,. >,
= Mus M9slSeI-Solo-"The Chalet Hom''~SIr
There" ""icons UP
Recitation No. 4-"The Bridal Wine Cun -
MiiuslGcIIDuet-"ln MI Heavenly Love Abid-
inS MT. >. =. HOffecker, MIR. L. NJ. Price
Republic" oI the
Recitation No "a Terrible Cboroo ),
Muslc-COrnet Solo-''YounG Amar;a7S
MI; William G. Anthony. io'
Presentation of Medal.
The contestants are: Miss Clara Nav
Cameron, Miss Thomasanna Hazeli
Miss Helen Elizabeth Lewis. Miss
Bertha James Price, Miss Wilhelmina
wells, Miss Adah Johnson Vickers
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
NJ. E. Christian Endeayor Officers.

AT business meeting of the M. E.
Christian Endeavor Society last We'd
nesday evening the following officers
were reelected for the ensuing six
months; President, Miss Emma We'll
don; Vice-president, Mrs. Thomas
Wilson; Secretary, Geo. M. Steven
son; Corresponding Secretary. Miss
Elizabeth Mcdowell; Treasurer, Miss
Margaret Robinson.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
KINGS LECTURE LAST EVENING.
was One of the Best Ever Given Before
Smyrna Audience.

There was large and appreciate We
audience at the Opera House last even.
ing to hear the lecture of Byron w.
King, of Pittsburgh, Pa, given under
the auspices of the Methodist Episco-
pal Christian Endeavor Society. Prof
nlng is genius and he gave the
Smyrna people one of the best treats
'hey have had in long time. His
rendition of the Chariot Race from
IN ben Hur' was manifcently given.
Inc Endeavor Society about cleared
expenses with a small balance in the
treasury. '-'0
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
ANOTHER FARMERS INSTITUTE.
VIII De Held at Odd Fellows Hall, Smyreo
tuesday, March 18th.

There will be another Farmers In
stitute held in Smyrna, on Tuesday af-
ternoon, March 18th, at 3 o'clock at
which fruit growers and other agricuI-
turlsts are invited to be present. The
meeting m will be addressed by DR.. A. T.
Neaie and Prof. G.. H. Powell, of Della
ware College and it promises to he an
one. Farmers will bear
this date in mind.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
WOODLAND BEACH SHAD FISHING
Inc Contract For Carrying the Catch
Awarded to Capt Robert Fowler.

The shading season will soon omen
at woodland Beach. At late meet
ing of the fisherman of Wilmington
New Castle and Marcus Hook, it was
voted to give the carrying of the catch
TO Capt. Robert Fowler, of the "Millie
n. kidgway' of Philadelphia, thinking
that they could be served better on it
than the Steamer Hildegarde. which
had made application for the Job.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
AMERICUS CLUB OFFICERS.
Annual Election Held Monday Evening and
Funds Appropriated for Improvement.

The Annual Election of Officers was
held at the Americus Club la st even
ing and resulted as follows: President
Clarence B. Raymond; Vice-president
H. ID. Hoffecker, Jr.; Secretary and
Treasurer, Hirons Denney. Funds of
the club were appropriated to complete
the improvements on the room. after
which there may be a reception and
spread given in honor of the ladies.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Needle Through Her Thumb.

While Miss Emma Davis, of the
Prettyman shirt factory, was operat-
ing sewing machine Friday, the
thumb OF her right hand was caught
In the needle, going clear through the
member and breaking off.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Class Officers Elected.

The Middle Glass of the Smyrna
High School met last Friday afternoon
and elected the following officers:
President, Cyrus Taylor; Vice-presi-
dent, Thomas Jones; Secretary, Miss
Muriel Jenney; Treasurer, Miss
Grace Lloyd.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Fell Heir TO $4,000.

William Wilt, head clerk in W. G.
Plerce's meat store, is reported to
have fallen heir to a legacy of about
SlO'eoO through the death of his grand
mother, Mrs. Margaret Wilt, who died
IN Philadelphia Monday week.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
BIG OAK SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
VIII Tive the "COuntry School, on Nsx,
Friday Evening.

AN entertainment will be given in
big Oak School District, No. 4, March
y, 1900. The scholars will nlav tbo
Country School" and several other
snort pieces, one of the most interest
ing OF which is, ga Matrimonial
Hunt" Admittance 15 cents. Doors
open at p. m. If stormy will be held
on the following Monday evening.
March the 18th.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Planting Potatoes and Peas

a notatoe taaer favorable conditions. early
5oa,l po.a.oes and peas will be planted This
,o"n moeA. IL. M. Price planted his early
peas over two weeks ago '" MS e"'iy
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Quay May Win,

Washington, Feb. "a quiet
polling Cf more than usual accu-
racy has just been completed in
the Quay case. To the surprise OF
many persons who have watched
Developments carefully, it appears
that Mr.. Quay is possessed of a
"latent Majority" as it might
properly be described, of six
votes. Ia other words, several
votes are necessary, and if not
MI. Quay will not ask them to dc
SO. MI. Tallieferro of Florida is
believed to be one of these.
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DEATH OF Mr.. Ill. A. FOOTE
One u he Most Il pular Men in
Warren G. untY,

Warrentop, N. c., Feb. 2-Mr.
Henry A Flose died here yesser-
day. The end came shortly be-
fore IL as the result Of Paralysis
and apoplexy. NJ. Foote had
not been well for some time, and
was stricken with paralysis as
he started to get up last Monday
morning. He remained uncon.
scious until the end came.
Mr. Foote was a widely known
editor and lawyer. From 1875 to
1898 he conducted the Warren.
ton Gaz4tte. He was one Of the
most popular men 10 the county
and was highly esteemed.
NJ. Foote was an uncle OF
Mrs. c. Fl. Moore Of this city
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Oyster Schooner Cspsized.

Newbern, n. c.. Feb. News
has just reached here that one
week ago the schooner Mary c.,
Ward was capsized in Pamlico
sound. The schooner was loaded
with oysters bound for Swan
Quarter. The crew consisted Ct
nine men. Capt. r. E. Cox and
others we're taken off after ten
hours exposure, nearly exhaust
ed, but alive. The following
were drownded: Henry Creedle,
white; Ed Murphy, Squire How
ard, Tom Collins and Frank
Nuns, colored. The wreck oc.
Cured four miles off Bluff Point