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Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
KEEPS BULLET THAT SHOT HIM.
L. T. Davis a Civil War Veteran Has a Re-
minder of Hatchers Run.

L. T. Davis residing just beyond
Duck Greek has in possession a fiat
tened bullet which he has been keep
ing since 1866 nearly 35 year. He was
in the Union army under Gen. Grant
and was shot at Hatcher's Run the
bullet of the enemy striking the thigh
bone producing compound fracture.
He lay on the battle field for three
days and would have died had not he
and others similarly wounded been
attended to by an old colored woman
near whose house they were shot down.
They were taken to Petersburg by the
enemy and lay there two month be-
fore the bones united and six month
before the bullet was cut out in Balti-
more. Mr.. Davis had been shot four
times before this and deserves to be
ranked Veteran for his five wounds of
nothing else. He was in Company d.
First Delaware Infanty.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
Many Pulpit Changes Promised.

There is a spirit of unrest among
the Methodist churchmen of this con-
ference because many pastors have
signified their intention of asking for
new fields of labor at the coming ses-
sion of the Wilmington Annual Con-
ference to be held at Seaford. Rev.
o. w. DeVenish of Clayton, Rev.
Edwin Gardner of Cheswold, Rev. j.
E. Graham of Wyoming, Rev. E. r.
Seidel of Marydel, Rev. E. p. Roberts
of Still Pond, and Rev. Charles A.
Hill of Smyrna, Rev. DIR. James Grove
Wilmington, Rev. E. w. Caswell, Mid
dletown and Rev. T. E. Terry, Elkton
are among the preachers to change.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
MARYLAND ITEMS.
Current Events of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.

Rock Hall NJ. E. Church, built at a
cost of 81, 1000, was dedicated last Sum
day.
The Carter paper mills in Elkton.
which are 100 years old, were destroyed
by fire last Wednesday night.
A verdict for S25OO has peen won by
Albert Constable, Esq, fora client in
the Cecil court against the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad.
Judge Holland of Somerset county
has decided that all oysters sold in
this State are subject to the tax of one
cent per bushel for measurement.
Prof. W. G. johnson State Entomol-
ogist located at Maryland Agriculture
College Friday of last week rendered
his resignation to the board of trust
ees. The Professor has accepted the
editorship of the American Agricultur
ist, which has offices in New York
Springfield, Mass. and Chicago.
Warden Weyler has presented hi
annual report of the Maryland peni
tentiary. The prisoners number 975
namely 1893 white men, 8 women; "a
colored men and 40 women. TIL
earnings of the past year, $132, 1856. 81
are the largest in the history of the in
stitution. The total expenditures foo
up S9S, ,234.47, showing a net revenu
to the State of $33, ,9O1O6.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
WORLDS Champion.

81 tried many remedies to cure
piles" writes w. r. Smith, of Latham
ILL.,, "but found no relief until l used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. l have not
been troubled with piles since" Its
the only champion pile cure on earth,
and the best salve in the world. 25c
per box, guaranteed by Benton N.
Weldon, druggist, Successor to Jas.
p. Hoffecker,) Smyrna and L. L..
Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
You Should Wear
YATES Made"

Because: A years
supply OF Yates made
Clothing will cost you less
than a years supply of
any other Clothing. This
is true, because Yates
made is honestly made in
every stitch and every
fibre. The style, fit and
finish are absolutely per-
feet. You can buy no
better Clothing in Phila-
delphia than Yates made.
Hoping to be favored
with a call | am,
Yours respectfully, .
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
KENT FARMERS INSTITUTE,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

Then the speaker went on to tell in a
most logical way, how to plough. This
caused the farmers to look with sur
prise, and they wondered what college
professor could say against the expert
ence of some of the silver haired agricul-
turists present who had spent life time
at it. Prof. Clinton held their close
attention and he told them facts on the
scientific use of the plough that they
never dreamed of. He advised further
the proper use of the cultivator, ran
dial and spring harrow, and closed with
some interesting remarks on lime and
clover.
When the meeting was over Prof.
Clinton received hearty cOngratula-
tions and many expressed them selves
by saying it was the greatest farm talk
ever listened to in Smyrna. The
evening meeting which was called for
was abandoned owning to many of the
farmers not being able to be present.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

On Saturday last the Delaware Dem
ocrat of Georgetown completed the
nineteenth year of it's existence. It's
discussion of political and other ques-
tions is'always masked by force intell-
igence and a clear perception of the is
sues invovled.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

The Philadelphia Record Almace is
the first for 1901 to reach us. 1t is
book of over $50 page and beside a
large typed calendar of each month
has much of valuable information to
turn to. 1t is a valuable compendium
of news.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
Horses and Mules
8 Head Of Cows. R

These Cows are all either milking or will be in
profit soon. One Heifer, will come in profit next
summer.
Holstein Bull, 2 years old the coming summer
Nine Shoats, weighing from 40 to 60
pounds. Also, three young Sows,
with sucking pigs.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

Yesterday was Christmas Day.-the
one day through the year whether
warm, cold, wet or dry, that is always
observed as a holiday. 1t is we'll that
it is so; men and women as well as
children need a season of relaxation
and the best place is in ones own
home.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

Miss Lida Nickerson of near Clayton
drew the doll at Mrs. S. B. McFar-
laner's No. 167 was the one which Sc
cured the doll.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

Cosgriff and Beck remembered their
employed at the Tile yard and Wood
yard their year by giving each of their
nine men Christmas turkey.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

The children monopolized the
Christmas entertainments this year
the older folks giving way and they
having a reception with Santa Claus
as a visitor at both st Peters and AS
bury school.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

The johnson Farm situated in the
"Middle Alley, joining the farm of
Joseph Lightcap and containing y
acres has been sold through theagency
of Cosgriff & Beck to Mr.. Charles
Gibson of Media Pa. for $2500.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

Col. John Wainwright of Whining
ton Del has Secured pension for Sarah
P. Meredith residing at Smyrna eight
dollars amonth from FEBRUARY "a. 1900
Mr.. Meredith served in Co. F. 9th
Del. Volo.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

We ARE in the midst of the shortest
days of the year. The evenings are al
ready growing longer.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

There was sharp controversy one
year ago as to when the Goth century
began but all have settled down now
to Jan. 1st 1901.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

Bank stock bought and sold. APP
ply to CosGRIFF & BECK.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

China Ware, Cut Glass, suitable for
Wedding Present at w. F. Dunn.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.

Meeting Fridly was Devoted to Business
and the Election OF Officers.
The meeting was called to order by
the President, Miss Muriel Janney,
and after the minutes for the proceed
ing meeting had been read, the follow
ing officers were elected for the in
suing six weeks: President, Miss
Emma Stevenson; president, Mr..
Ralph Jefferson; Secretary, Mr.. De-
Clifford Poffenberger; News Paper
Correspondent, Mr.. Ayres Stockly.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

The Peninsula Horticulture Society
will meet in the Opera House, Middle
town, January 8, 10 and IL, 1901. The
meeting will be of unusual interest and
a number of farmers from this county
will attend.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.

Start the New Year by squaring up
all accounts.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
NORTH: 7.15, S.49, 9.51, A. NJ, BAL, 5.21, P. NJ
SOUTH 9.24, 11.57, A. NJ. 4.12, 544, S.O6P.M
Closing of Mails.

Closing of Mails.
Going North.-6.5O, 9.25 A. NJ, 3. 20, 500
Pm
Going South. 800 A. NJ, and 500 p. NJ.
For Clayton aud d. & G. Roadside A. NJ.
and $40 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.1 10 A. M
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
Farming Implements, &c.

As follows: Deering Binder, nearly new, all
complete; Deering Mower good as new; good
Farm Wagons, one of them nearly new; good
3Obaske Dearborn, jump seat Wagon. three Big
Flows, Syracuse twO-bOrse PloRs No. 20 oliver
Chilled Plows, New-6round ri ow, Buckeye Wheel
Cultivator Diamond Wheel Cultvator, both in
good OOder; iron.break one-hOrse Cultivators,
one-h horse Hay Rake. Grain Fan, in excellent
condition.; good Corn Shelter good Farm Roller
Feed Mills,(One will crush and grind and the
other will grind. Shovels, Hoes, Foaks, ? sets of
Wagon Harness, sets of Plow Harness, Collars,
Brides, Grindstone. Hamilton Corn Planter
ana Check-Row, two section Iron Frame Har-
row, Wood Frame Twin Harrows. Disk Har
row, nearly new; set of Fairbanks Platform
Scales, nearly new; Beam and two Peas, W eigh-
ing 400 pounds Sausage Cutters and one Suffer
one Enterprise Sausage Stuffer and Lard Press
combined.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE.
Such as Beds Bedding, Chairs. Tables, &c.
Also, several Stands of Bees.
TERMS CASH.
CHARLES 6. ROSS.
B. V. Weldon, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

If you want good oak wood, by the
cord or any quantity, sawed and split;
if you want your cob corn ground, we
refer you to the advertisement of E..
B. Galloway. His wood yard is just
over the bridge at Smyrna Landing.
Orders left with w. E. Hall & Son
will receive prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

The Selby company that was. here
all last week we're considerable anno-
yed by band of our young men.
They centered IN the Peanut Gallery
and at times were very demonstratlve
so much so that at times the players be-
fore the foot-lights were interrupted.
Their noise was not only disturbing to
those near them but to those below
who left the Opera House not to re-
turn. On Friday night they dlsre
garded the dividing line between then
and the colored people to jolly some
of the dusky damsels they were ac-
quainted with. Such conduct if moi
corrected will break off entertainment
at the Opera House.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
NO. 1896.
OEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

IL The FkUll NkON Els NAllONAl4
BANK" at Smyrna, in the State of Delaware,
at the close of business. December 18th, 1900.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

Saturday divided with Monday on
being Christmas eve, and many came
in from the country as it was pleasant
overhead, who did not like to risk
everything on the last day. Conse-
quently good many people were in
town. But "candy day" is essentially
the day before Christmas without re-
gard to the weather.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

The snow Friday made the pave
ment icy in spots and a number went
down in consequence. Among the
latter was Geo. f. Brown who fell
with all his weight on his elbow and
he has been earring his arm around in
a sling sience the hurt was not serious
but has been painful.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26
The SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,

Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 26, 1900
The evening times., 1900-04-26
We Promised
a SensatiOnl
IT'S HERE.

A sensation in the way OF a manufaetu-
rer's clothing sale. a rapid selling OF
spring garments going at a record killing
pace. A dollar never bought so much good
value in years. All spic and span new
spring garments few of the countless
bargains:
Mems Blue Serge Suits. some made with
double-breasted vests. Can't be touched
at $40 bout town Sale price. 500. Mems
frst-elass double-breasJed Sack Suits. in
% different patterns. all sizes from "a TO
~ breast measurement, for $4.45-
Mems Pure Bike Pants. Sc
line Of Mems Spring Suits, worth $40,
go for sass.
Mems Corduroy Pants for big men: waist
size up 10 as Sale price, S1-69.
Children's Knee Pants worth $50 at Iec
Mems Durable. Nobby Pants, usually re-
tail at $1.50; &c for 6Sc.
A heavy sacrifice of new and stylish
Mems Furnishings Mems extra large Jap
onette silk hMdkerchietS, with pure silk
initials, 15c, two for 25c- Mems pure Irish
linen handkerchiefs. worth 55c each. for
u 1-2c Mems blue and red socks, ex-
tracted dots, worth 25e pair, 15e or two
for 25e. Mems fine linen end sUspenderS,
worth 25c. go for 15e- Fancy colOred-bosOm
shirts, worth 9Oc, so for 4Sc- Mems Office
coats at 2Se-
The evening times., 1900-04-26
SALARY OF POLICE JUDGES.
Proposed Amendment Approved by
the commissioners.

The Commissioners have approved Senate
bill 1882, relating to the salary OF police
judges, which was referred 10 them for
consideration by the Senate District Com
miIee
The bill in question is an amendment to
section 1912 OF the Revised Statutes, pro-
viding that there shall be two judges TO
preside over the Police Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia. who are to be appointed
by the President at an annual salary Of
81. 900.
1t is also provided that lin case of sick
ness. absence. disability, death, or the tx-
piration of the term of either OF the
judges. the justices of the Supreme Court
of the District shall designate some justice
Of the peace TO discharge the duties of
such police judge until such cause is re
moved"
The evening times., 1900-04-26
A Lecture on MuncipnIity.

Prof Charles Zueblin OF the University Of Chi
cago. will reach Washington late this afternoon
from PhiladelPhis, and viii deliver an illustrated
lecture on British Municipality at o'clock
this evening at the Central High School hall,
Seventh and o streets northwest This viii be the
first OF course Of three lectures on the same
general subject, and will deal with such funda-
mental municipal questions As the causes Of CITY
growth and their location with reference TO nat
ural advantages and the problems Of urban trans
portation, street cleaning, lighting systems fire
protection, and other municipal functions
Among the lantern slides, nearly fifty in number,
which will be used to illustrate the lecture. are
views of London, Liverpool, and other cities Of
Great Britain at different periods. and particular
objects G.. interest in those cities such ss the
docks, bridges. tunnels. trausways, ferries, etc
The remaining lectures Of the viii be given
at the same hall Saturday and Monday evenings.
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Spreads Like WiId6re

When thi lgs are ''the best thew tecome
.sthe hest selling" Abraham Hare a leading
druggist of Belleville, Ohio, writes: Electric
Bitters are the best selling btters have handled
in 20 years You know 7whyf Nest diseases begin
in disorders Of the stomach liver, kidneys.
bowels blood and nerves Electric Bitters tones
up the stomach. regulates liver, kidneys. and
bowels purifes the blood, Strengthens the nerves
hence cures muititudes Of maladies- II builds
up the entire system Puts new life and vigor
into any weak sicklv ATundown man OF woman
Price so cents sos IL Aeary Evans, 92e St.
Druggist.
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Robert Harris, Will Contested.

Robert Harris, who states he is the only
son and heir Of Benjamin Harris. today
filed caveat. protesting against the pro-
batting Of certain paper writings alleged
TO Ue the last wills of his deceased father.
The documents referred to are dated May.
1871, and September IS, 1891 II is alleg-
ed that the deceased, Benjamin Harris. did
not sign the papers offered for probate in
the presence of the witnesses, nor did he
know of their contents
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Assaulted and Robbed.

Ida Stratten, colored Of 1702 Twenty first Street
northwest. reported to the police last night that
while walking her home with AlphOnso John
son, cOlored, she assaulted and robbed by him.
The woman claims that johnson secured from her
a green leather pOcketbook. containing u cents.
The police are looking for Johnson
The evening times., 1900-04-26
TRY ALIENS FO0T-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes Your
feet feel swollen. nervous, and hot, and get tired
easily II you have smsrting feet or tight shoes
try Aliens FootEase. II cools the feet and makes
walking easy Cures swollen, sweating feet in
growing nails. blisteTs and callOus spots Re-
leves and bunions OF all pain and Gives
rest and comfort Try it today Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25e. Trial pack
age FREE. Address Allen S Olmsted, Leroy
N Y
The evening times., 1900-04-26
oyerto maryland ,uthoritie.

Arthur Robinson, the sixteen -year-oId eoiored
boy arrested Tuesday by the police Of the Eighth
precinct, for an alleged serious assault said to
have been committed on Charlotte Woodland a
eolored girl at Linden. Nd, vas this morning
turned over 10 Constable Jones Of Montgomery
county and taken 10 Rockville to be placed in
iail
The evening times., 1900-04-26

Laura A Jacobs has filed a petition asking di.
vOrce from her husband. James C. Jacobs. on
statutory grounds Mrs. Jacobs also states That
her husband has repeatedly assaulted her. The
parties were married IN Alexandria Va on De.
eernber 5, 1899, and on May l., following, the
petitioner declares that the defendant beat anJ
bruised her in most inhuman manner with hi:
fists
The evening times., 1900-04-26

The New Grand-Yaudeyine. afternoon and even
ing.
Columbia Theatre-''A Lively Legacy after
noon and evening
National Theatre-viOla Allen, in ''rhe Chris
tian," evening.
Academy Of Music-Hoyt's "A Temperance
Town." evening.
kernan's Lyceum Theatre-''MiSs New York,
JT.;" afternoon and evening.
The evening times., 1900-04-26
a Pretty Operett,

The pupils Of the Immaculate Conception Acad-
eny last night in the han OF the Academy. rem
dered an operetta. ''Dobbs' Farm in conilnc-
tion with programme Of choruses al their class
recital The work in the oPeretta was very creCfi-
table and was received With approval bv the au-
dience
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Good Roads Association Mee,,ur

The bi-m0nthly meeting Of the League Of Arleri-
can Nheelmen Good Roads Association viii be
held at the Ebbitt House this evening The re.
port OF the ways and means committee viii be
MADE and other important matters viii be con-
sideTed. Mr.. Maurice o. Eldiidge is announced to
make an address
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Funeral of John ,. couuIIin

Funeral services over the remains Of John ]
Coughlin, clerk IN the Patent Once who died
Tuesday at his home. were held at the residence.
524 seventh Street northeast. this morning al
$50 O'Clock At O'Clock requiem mass WAS
offered at ST. Josephs Church for the deceased
The evening times., 1900-04-26
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Meeting Postponed.

The general meess-g which was 10 have been
held at ST. Gatherings Home for Working Girls
on Monday evening, Apri. 30. has been indefinitely
postponed by the ladies of the board Of Managers
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Ube Gpeuine CineS
THURSDAY. APRIL %. 1900
The weather Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair tonight aad Friday; light to fresh north
eaSterly winds
The evening times., 1900-04-26
AMusEMENTS ToDAY

Lamps lit today. P. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow 4..g A = NJ
The evening times., 1900-04-26
Il. Friedlander { BrO.,
Cor. Ninth and E Streets.
UNEEDA BISCUIT.
ELECTRICAL WORK

Of all kinds promptly attended 10 by JOHN COL
LINS & co, ss5 Pa. ave NV. Phone 1872
Ask for estimates. ap2S-Ft, t,em
The evening times., 1900-04-26

The only where genuine predominant egi
innate disposition of this stock have
Boys and Chldens Clothing Department
aees Everything be sold and will be sold
derfuly little prices:
The evening times., 1900-04-26

THE Sun AND MOON
Sun rises--.--5:l0 An Sun se.s-... .s-s7 p n
Noon Tlsss--- 3:l4 An Moon sets. ts...-....-.....
The evening times., 1900-04-26
5. KANN IsoNs & co.
S KANN, SONS 6 co.
The Busy Corner.

Always the Best of Everything for the Least Money
Ii you wish TO enjoy Light, Dainty Luncheon,
Lunch GrOttO is able to fill your wants. Basement
Annex ~ - -
The evening times., 1900-04-26

All the latest spring styles and
shades in Derbys and Fedoras; SI-50S1
and 81 values. u
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-31
An Overwhelming Thought.

Our sun is a third-rate sun, situated
in the milky way, one OF myriads of
stars, and the milky way is itself one of
myriads of sectional star accumula-
tions, for these seem to be countless,
and to be spread over infnity. AT some
period OF their existence each of these
suns had planets circlng around it,
which, after untold ages, are fit for
some sort OF human being to inhabit
them for a comparatively brief period,
after which they still continue for years
to circle around without atmosphere,
vegetation or inhabitants, as the moon
does around our planet. There is moth
ing so calculated to take the conceit out
OF an individual who thinks himself
an important unit in the universe rs
astronomy. 1t teaches that we are less,
compared with the universe, than a COL
ony of ants is to us, and that the differ
ence between men is less than that be-
tween one ant and another.-London
Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-31
Hunters Paradise in China.

According to a correspondent in The
Washington Star China is the last great
game preserve in the world. Many will
be surprised to learn that, notwith-
standing the dense population OF China
and the centuries since the country has
become thickly populated, it is still the
best stocked with game OF any country
in the world. Even in the regions
about Peking, now occupied by the al
lied troops, where villages dot the plains
every mile or two and the population
exceeds 1000 to the square mile, wolves,
foxes, raccoons, weasels and rabbits are
so thick as to be pests, while such game
as pigeons, quail, grouse and rice birds
are found in immense flocks. The
wolves OF China are particularly numer-
Gus and fearless, and many lives are
lost every winter from their deprcda-
tons.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-12-31
Too Many Fried Messes.

DR.. Jacob, writing in the Medical
Record, says that in the United States
there is one physician to every GOO peo-
ple-proportionately twice as many as
in Great Britain, four times as many as
Frances has, five times as many as Ger
many has and six times as many as
Italy has. And DR.. jacob might have
gone on to show that we take an inter-
est in patent or proprietary medicines
and in various other forms of eXtra-pro-
fessional treatment which is almost
noneXistent in Europe.
There must be some explanation of
this American craze for doctoring. Ger
tainly it is not that we are sickly and
an ailing race. On the. contrary we are
exceptionally hardy and enduring.
1t may be that our backwardness in
the art of cooking has a great deal to
do with it. Outside of few highly
favored centers the efforts OF cooks are
directed chiefly to the concocting Of
sundry fried messes that are interesting
to the palate but productive of that
lumpy feeling in the pit of the stomach
and afterward OF all manner of disori-
ers, from general sense OF gloom and
dissatisfaction and need of some sort
OF medicine to complete collapse and a
fierce struggle with death.
A good cook can come pretty near 20
keeping the doctor out OF the house,
New York World.