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The SMYRNA TIMES.
SMY1'nU, DeI.,
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DEC. 10th, 1900

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1900-12-26

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is a part. II also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
MARYLAND.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER.
Editor ana Proprietor
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-S1.50 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option 0f the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district Of which 1t
is the CENTRE embracing the towns of Clayton.
xenton, Cheswold, LeipSic, &c. A rate OF 30
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. specia
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly &C yer
tiSements.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

evening the consultations Taurus, with
the Hyades and Pleiades; Auriga, with
Capella; Orion, with its belt and
sword, and the two beautiful stars
Betelguese and Rigel; CAMS Major,
with the king OF all fixed stars, Sirius,
are low down in the west and south
west, some of them almost on the
point of setting, and in the northeast
Bootes, with the splendid star Arcturus,
is rising up, We see overhead on our
own meridian the fine zodiacal con-
stellation Leo, or the Lion, dis
tinguished by an unusually large mum
her of visible stars, one OF which,
Regulus. is sometimes numbered as a
first magnitude star. the last OF the list,
though in most books the list of first
magnitude stars closes with Pollux.
Tho principal CONFEDERATION Of this
constellation is a large sickle, the
handle OF which is marked by Alpha
Leonis, or Regulus, and Eta, while the
blade is marked by Gamma, n second
magnitude stnr and Zeta, Mu and
Lambda. East of the sickle another
CONFORMATION Of the constellation is n
rather large right triangle, one vertex
of which is marked by Beta Lsonis, or
Denebola. The Sickle and by this
name the whole constellation of Leo
is occasionally and popularity designated
marks the head of the beast. In CON
nection with meteurs we have men
toned one Of those peculiar meteoric
showers that seem to start from o GER
tain point in the heavens called the
radiant OF that shower, the showers
themselves occurring 10 ceratin months
Of the year. The radiant OF the
Leonids, which occur about the 18th
Of November, lies within Gamma and
Theta. two stars 10 the sickle. Gamma,
| the southernmost star III the blade OF
/ the sickle, is fine double star, form
ing binary system the period Of which
| is about 400 years. Denebola, next to
| Regulus in brightness, forms. with
4 Spica Virgins and Arcturus, two first
magnitude stars, large equilatera
| triangle.
Between Leo and the feet of the
Great Bear in the modern installation
Leo Minor, or the Smaller Lion, con
tailing no star that exceeds the thirc
magnitude Southwest of Reguius tiyt
stars form a small but sufficiently Flair
pentagon, which marks the head o
Hydra, a large, important though mo-
very brilliant constellation. II winds
itself first in a southeasterly and ther
in a easterly direction over lsrg,
space of 100 degrees, reaching almos
from CAMS Minor to Libra. 1t is dis
tinguished by it's great length and b.
two small consultations that are closel.
connected with it--Crater, or the Cup
and Cory us. or the Raven, the forne
of which comes to the meridian abou
8 o'clock in the Ap,il evenings. TIL
brightest star in Hydra, one of tn
second magnitude, lies southeast of tn
little pentagon mentioned above, and i
known by three names, viz, Alpha
Cor Hydra and Alphard. Being in a
isolated position, 1t Is easily detected
Aries and Andromeda have set, an
many stars that have adorned the win
ter skies have either disappeared or ar
on the point of setting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
BIBLE CONGRESS.
Its Second Meeting to BE Held in Washing
ton This Month.

aus second MeeunG 10 iSe tieiu iu WasninS-
ton This Month.
The second National Biblical Con-
gress will be held in the Foundry NJ. Z.
Church, Washington, ID. c., April
18th 10TH. Gen. John Eaton is the
president of the American Society of
Religious Education, under whose
auspices the Congress is held, and the
Rev. DIR, j. E. Gilbert, is the secretary.
The chairman Of the organization for
this State is the Rev. DIR. r. B. Cook
the State secretary is George W. Todd
and the lady State secretary is Mrs. R.
II, Mstlack.
Among the delegates from this State
are the Revs. DR.. Keigwin, DR.. j. L..
Estlin, DR.. V. S. Collins, and J. @.
Pierce, and Alfred Gawthrop, Miss
Grace Stevenson and ii, p. Cannon.
The motto of the society is "More
and better Bible study" and it is un.
denominatiopal. The programme Of the
congress to be held in Washington is
elaborate, and among those whose
names appear upon it to take part in
its proceedings are the Rev. DIR. Byron
Sunder land; the Rev. DIR. Rankin; the
Rev. DIR. George f. Reed, the Rev. DIR.
Garter, Helen Jones, the Rev, DR.. I
B. NeeIy. the Rev. Dr. II. s. Mac.
Arthur, the Rev. Di. A. Mackay Smith
Hon. Washington Gardner, the Rev
DIR. T. I. Eaton, the Rev. DIR. A. N
Keigwin and the Rev DIR. r. b. Cook
Those desiring to attend the congress
| will write to DR.. Cook or to George w
/ Todd
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
DELAWARE DOTS.

The Kent county Jail contains 55
prisoners.
The Volunteer Hose Co. of Middle
town has secured n new hose cart.
j. ID. Price, formerly of Camden,
has bought restaurant in Chester.
\ George e. King has been elected tax
collector for East Little Creek hundred.
The wedding of Or. John Deirickson
and Miss Mary l.. Burton will take
place Mt Frederick in June.
Frank j. Spicer has been elected
road oyerseer for Nanticoke hundred
James L. Warrington, for l.ewes and
Rehoboth. and Ernest e. Robinson, for
Broad Creek.
Charles II. Windsor, Job o. Pride
and b. W. Warren have been elected
Jail commissioners for Sussex county
DR.. Caleb r. Layton has been elected
Jail physician.
Register Causey of Sussex county ha:
granted letters Of administration on tht
estate of Nelson Ii. Gard to Thomas T.
| Elliott; on the estate of Eliza A
Wiley, to james L. Lank.
Cards have been issued for the we'd
ding of Harry Kitchen of Philadelphii
and Miss Virginia Lynch of Ken
county, which will take place in thu
FELTON, Methodist Church, April 18th
Joseph N. Rambling has Fought tn
William Newman farm, near Farming
ton, for $500. Register Causey Q
Sussex county has granted letters o
administration on the estate Of Heste
A. Davis to John W, g. Moore; on tn
estate of Hester o. Draper, to Amand
K. Ease.
| Charles s. Richards OF Georgetown
Albert Worth OF Seaford and Clarence v
Holloway of Selbyville have registers
at Georgetown as law students Mr.
Richards, with his father, Charles i
Richards; MIR. Worth, with Charlie
W. Cullen, and Mr.. Holloway. wit
Attorney General White.
The Sussex County Levy Court ha
elected constables as follows: Garriso
| F. MoCabe, for Baltimore hundred
William I. Marvil, for Lewes and RI
hoboth hundred; John III. Warringto
and II. G. Brown, for SeafoId hundred
William II. Wilson, for Georgeiow
hundred; p. o. Downs and j. L. d
Rogers, for Dagsboro hundred; Urias /.
Morris, for broad Creek hundred
Joseph King, for Broadkiln hundred
and Joseph "a. Franklin, for India
River bundled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
CHASED TO HIS DEATH.

Carmen Daroioiiski, a Boy, Drops Dead
While Running From Louis Sonsonlo.
While being chased by Louis Son
sonic, an Italian, of No. 2504 West
Third street, at noon Saturday, Carmen,
Daroioliski, an Italian boy, about 7
years of age, dropped dead in lot at
Sixth and Hawley streets. Sonsonlo,
seeing him fall and believing him to
be either badly hurt or dead, carried
the body to the homo of the lads
parents, No. 1907 West Ninth street.
The man was overcome by grief, as he
had no evil intentions toward the boy.
DaroIoliski and four other boys, one
son OF Sopeonlo, were playing to-
gether on lot near Sixth and Hawley
streets, when they got to quarreling
and throwing stones. Daroioliski and
Pasquale Marquest, one of his COM
panions, got into a quarrel and Som
sonic, seeing the trouble, ran toward
the crowd TO restore peace, If possible,
and separate ths boys. When the boys
| saw him coming they ran in different
| directions. In order to make sure that
they would not return and renew the
| quarrel Sonsonlo ran after the boys n
short distance and it was while he was
| chasing them that Darojoliski fell
dead. Death was evidently due to
heart disease.
Policeman Hebron, who was in the
neighborhood, was appraised OF the
child's death and began an inresti-
cation. He learned the facts as given
above and reported the matter to Capt.
Kane at the police station. Upon re-
ceiring the explanation. the CAPTAIN
was of the opinion that Sonsono as
not to blame for the boys death and
decided to take no action against him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
RED MEN.
Minqua Tribe Meeting With Much Success
New Chiefs Installed.

Minqua Tribe Meeting With Much Success
New Chiefs Installed.
The following chiefs Of Minqua Tribe,
No. 8, Improved Order Red Men. wei 9
installed Monday by Great Sachem
James Hargis and his board of Great
Chiefs: Prophet, John II. Spencer
Sachem, John M Ferrier Senior Saga
more, j. r. Richardson Junior Saga,
more, A. P. Citing; Chief of Records,
John White, Jr. Assistant Chief OF
Records, Samuel f.. Hall; Keeper OF
Wamrum, William p. White; First
SannRp, Henry Reed; Second Sannap,
Charles G. Wilcox; Guard of Forest,
George Stout; Guard OF Wigwam,
Amor Minker; First Warrior, A. l.,
Maharty; Second Warrior. james Will
son; Third Warrior, Clarence White
Fourth Warrior, John Lister; First
Brave, William ii. Duncan; Second
Brave, ID. W. Citing: Third Brave, L.
L. Kershaw Fourth Brave, Paul Taylor
Widows and Orphnns' Committee,
Samuel Hall. j. C. Singles, George
Stout Representative to Great Council,
William P. White; Representative tc
Red Mems Wigwam Co., David c,
Rose, Jr.
ihe teHoris pfeseDteu nHoW tne trlpt
TO be aggressive and prosperous, having
made clear gain of 16 members durinl
the last six months. Two candidate;
for adoption on next meeting night
and several on the tapis show that thu
work is still on. Several degrees were
conferred last night. The tribe will
receive Minnehaha Tribe, of Newark
on next Monday evening, when tn,
team of the latter tribe will perform
the ceremony of adoption. A stree
parade will be made before the exer
clses, and banquet will follow at thei
conclusion.
Past Sachem Henry Reed was pre-
sen!ed with n beautiful reeulia suitable
to his rank on last meeting night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
ROBBERS CAPTURE 4 PoLIoEM4y

a
Cleveland, o., April 3.-While shsd]
owing n suspected robber, late 1851
night, Patrolman Fitzgerald was taken
captive by seven men in a house in 80
alley near the corner OF ontarlS a i.'I
Summit streets. Fitzgerald had ~
lowed the suspect into the house, hs
was Immediately seized, overpowerfd
and bound and gagged by tho thug,
After taking his money, watch, billy,
revolver and PAIR of handouts, tns
men left the policeman to get free ~
best he could. 49,
After half an hour Fitzgerald sue
oeeded in severing his bonds with Inll d.
teeth and went to the Contra polls
station. The men are supposed to y
members of the Lake Shore gang q
freight car robbers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
ACCIDENTS AT SMYRNA.
Several Caused by the Streets Being Poorly
Ligbted-Three People Injured in a Col
lisIon on Commerce Street.


Lighted-Thrse People Injured in Col
lision on Commerce Street. I
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Smyrna, April 2.-Clayton Durham,
oolored, employed by DIR. T. G. Moore,
was seriously injured Saturday after
noon. While he was driving on Main
sti eet, the horse became manageable,
and the carriage upset. Durham fell
to the ground, his head striking stone.
He was cnt about the head and face.
and his skull was probably fractured.
An hour after his wounds had been
dressed, he became delirious, and tore
off the bandnges; and Before the
handnges could be replaced, he lost con-
siderable blood.
Several accidents have occurred in
consequence of the streets being poorly
lighted. Two months ago, ono OF the
boilers at the eleciriclight plant was
pronounced unsafe, and since then only
q portion Of the town has been lighted
at night Another boiler was ordered
two weeks ago, but 1t has not yet
arrived. Mrs NJ. X. ID. Eldridee,
while walking on Commerce street,
Friday night, stepped off the curb, and
| fell into the gutter. four feet below,
receiving severe in juries. While Charles
Bockwelir and Charles Campbell were
driving on Main street, Friday night,
their carriage fell into deep gutter,
and was demolished, and the young
men were severely bruised. The most
serious accident occurred last night,
when carriage containing John Riley,
Hugh Jones, Miss Elya FAIRIES and Miss
Ella Riggs was demolished in collision
OH Commerce street. Miss FAIRIES had
a leg broken, Miss Riggs was badly cut
about the legs, and MIR. Jones was
severely injured about the head. Mr..
Riley was not injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
D0YIcR.


Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, April 3.-The monthly meet
ing Of the Town Council was held lss
night. ii. A. Culbreth was re. ELECTED
tax collector and P. S. Hurd regsta
Of dogs. DR.. L. A. H. Bishop Dr. 4
0. Clements, DR.. W f. Davis Dr.. K
II. Vandyke, Stephen Slaughter. join
A. KERN and the Rev. @. S. Basa'
d. D., were elected members of tA'
Board of Health. II. G. Collision va!
allowed s10c for making a transcript y
the town assessment. 1t was decided
&c have the water works and the eleolrl,
light plaut insured to the amount d
$4,000. .
Andrew Hunter, aged 50 years, did
Sunday. His funeral took place thI
morning. The services were Eeld i
Holy Gross Church, and the internen
was in the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Ann Ennis, aged 60 years, viii
Of William Ennis, died yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
TAXES ARE OVERDUE.
About $4,000 still Owing the County on
the Wilmington Books.

About $4,000 still Owing the County on
the Wilmington Books.
Receiver of Taxes Rettew proposes to
collect taxes that arc due even II he
has to place the bills in the hands of
magistrates. In such cases the de-
that Mr.. Rettew gives them tho oppor-
tunity to appear at his office and settle
up now in advance OF the placing of
the bills with the magistrates. The
taxes fot 1897 have been very closely
collected so that the error list for that
year, when it is allowed, will be about
the lowest on record, lower even than
for John L. Dickey's last two years Of
1895 and 1896. For 1898, Receiver Ret
tew still has about $4,000 on his book
and for 1899, about $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
To he ordained to Priesthood.

TIE standing committee of the do
cese of Delaware, at meeting at
Bishopstead Monday morning, recon-
mendsd the Rev. E. Arthur Dotld,
doctor of philosophy, to the bishop for
ordination to the priesthood. 1t is
understood that his ordination will take
place at st. Marks Church, Bowery,
N. Y. st. Marks Day, April 25th. nr.
Dodd was formerly at st. Andrew Is
Church, this city, He is now assistant
to the Rev. L. w. Bntteu ut st. Mark 8.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
The Newest Ribbons for the waist.

The Newest Ribbons for the Waist.
The ribbon manufacturers have nlaa'|
their spring ribbons very soft in texture
SO that the bows may be of either cp'
or several shades crushed together lse
a ohoux or cabbage rosetto 10 decorala'
this left side of the corsage or the from
of the soft belt. Taifeta Is the weave,
and in tho fancy lines the hemstitcheai
and corded effects are rampant in Cne
color, and with white ON any shaos
All tints are light and in looking osa
a sample book, strawberry red. ligu.
baby and pastel blues. cream, blasH
and delicate greens show up to the er
clusion of other tints. Beautiful sasns
and neckties have at ench end tloT Ee,
design in velvet effect, and below INV
Q deep silk fringe. The sashes are y
be worn on the left side at the FROM
and the ties form collar and bow Tlp
long ends Ten. inch shot taifuta ribbon,
in white and colors, will be worn, y y
the same manner. - March Lad'e'
Home journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
ALLEGED FALSE REPORT.


Grnbb's Corner Lodge Oifefs n Reward for
Scandal-monger.
Some time ago a report was started
that Taylor Pierce of Brandywine hun
dred had been shot while in close
proximity to a hen.roost. The report
is said to have no foundation in any
respect and Morning Star Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, Of Grubb's Corner.
has offered a reward of s25 for the
arrest of the person or persons starting
the report. The offer is issued by N.
L. Grubb, j. l. Bird, james Leach,
a.. d. Harvey aud q. w. Webster.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

Robert Brand. aged 90 years, of New
York was struck by an engine of the
r., W. Il B. railroad, at Eighth avenue
crossing Sunday afternoon and hurled
a distance of 80 fee and still lives. He
was taken to the Delaware Hospital
and il was found that he was severely
bruised about the body. He will
recover. .5s-5 .s.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

a new scheme was inaugurated Sun
day by an interprising Salem news
paper agent by which the. Philadelphia
and New York papers arrived in Salem
over three hours ahead OF the paper
train. He drove from Salem to Penn S
Grove, and came in nartha launch
to this city, receiving his papers and
returning the same way,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

FuiIUe IOhiIhIssIUhef fIHfKsOH 1HJUFtU,
Police Commissioner j. b. CIarkson
arrived in this city Monday from Allan
tic City, after stay of one week. This
was several days longer than he expected
to stay. The delay was accustomed by
fall, in which he sustained sprained
knee cap. On his arrival here Monday
morning he was accompanied by Mrs.
Clarkson and they entered a cab and
were driven to their home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

Special Correspondence Of Gazette md Journal.
Dover, April 2-Fifty-two companies.
with an aggregate capital stock of
S26, 156, 200, filed their certificates of
Incorporation here last month. In
March, the State tax from charters
amounted to 4.241, which sum was
81, 600 more than the tax in February.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
Railroad buildings.

The Wilmington & Columbia divisi IN
of the Reading Railway Co. has awarded
the contract to w. Smith Barclay for
the erection Of four double frame dwell.
ings along the line. They are to be used
by the section hands and will be erected
at Cossart, Brandamore, Lenape and
Waynesburg functions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

Elizabeth Prico, colored, who was
severely burned several weeks ago at
the home Of Mary Bird, also colored, in
South Wilmington, died Sunday evening
at the Homeopathic Hospital, where
she has been since the accident. The
Bird woman died several days ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

A mad dog visited Delaware City
recently and bit several other dogs and
Sunday three that had been bitten
manifested signs of rabies. Two, one
of which was owned by John c. Higgins,
were killed. One, however, escaped
and caused much excitement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

A large car-b barn is to be erected by
the Wilmington u Chester Traction Co.
at Chester. 1t will be AIS by 100 feet.
To make room for the workmen, the
company has moved large number of
its open cars TO the siding at Gordon
Heights
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
Fol DcId ii Inc Post Omee.

feli Dead In the Post once
special Correspondence OF Gazette and loufIal,
Smyrna, April 2.-Jaoob Dickson
losmItaster at Brenford, dropped ora.
IN the postofiice Friday. Heart dlsea,'
caused his death. His predecessor
Lewis Spruanoe, died under similar CIT
cumstances three years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05
pr. Il. D. shortlldgc an ARMY Surgeon.

DE- n ID. ShOTtIIdSc an Ariny sufEtOh'
DIR. Edmund j. Shortlidge, son Of
pr. Il. q. Shortlidge, has secured an
appointment as a surgeon in the army
with the rank Of lieutenant. He has
been assigned to duty in the Philip
pines and will sail from San Francisco
for his post on May lst. DIR. Shortlidge
is graduate of the University of Penn
eylyania and has numerous friends
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

The request of the iourpeyman
painters OF Wilmington ior higher
wages and uniform nine hour t,ay
has been granted by most Of the am.
ployers. The following have signed The
agreement and the Indications are that
nearly all of the others will also siSn
~; The master painters who have tins
iar signed the agreement embodvino
the demands are: 4. Cradwell n Son
Lyman y Harry, James M. BRYAN. vii,
liam Il. Linton, James Keenan, n Bro
ilenry Hirzel, Patrick Dillon, Whit,
craft d Gray and +. M, Linton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-05

hen!amin H. Comegys' Successor,
The directors of the Pbiladelpb;a N,
t,onal Bank, Monday, elected n
Parker Shortridge president, to ann.
coed the late BENJAMIN b. Comeays,