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Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
CONFERENCE ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT.
Held Thursday at Dover With Much Sue
cess-EIectiOn of Trustees.

The annual meeting of the Board OF
trustees of the Wilmington Conference
Academy and following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, William Salisbury, Dover
ce-president, Rev. L. E. Martindale
D. D., Salisbury, Nd; Secretary,
Joseph Smithers, Smyrna; Treasurer,
John S. Collins, Dover. The resigna-
tions of William Dyer and H. A. Rich
ardson of Dover, and J. I. Shalicross,
of Locust Grove, Md, were accepted,
and in tdeir places the following were,
elected: DIR. J. H. Wilson, Dover;
George G. Moore, Queen Anne, Md.
and George A. Cox, Fairmount, Mary
land.
In the l.. S. Nelson oratorical con-
test prizes were awarded as follows:
T. Howard Jones, of Rhodesdale, Md,
first prize of $40; second prize, S., to
Miss Roxy Derby, of Woodside. Miss
Frances Slaymaker, one of the con-
testants, was unable to read her essay
owing 10 an attack of whooping cough.
The commencement exercises were
held Thursday morning. The pro-
gram was as follows: Waltz, ga p
polo" Moskowski; overture, Weber,
two pianos; invocation; sonata, Bee
thoven, Op. 81, No ?, Miss Marie Est
lin; grafton, "The Dangers that
Threaten the Republic" Charles r.
Isaacs; violin dut, Miss Prettyman
and Mr.. Carrick; essay, "lhe Value Of
an Edncation," Elizabeth Keller; duet
for two pianos, from Beethoven's Sep
tet, Miss Van Burkalow and Mr.. Wei
ton; grafton, "The Necessity of Col
lege Course in the Twentieth Cen
tury" Oliver J. Krause; duet for organ
and piano, Mrs. Ewing and Mr.. Wei
ton; valedictory, "The Sanctity OF
Toll" Mary Ellen Friedel; violii
solo, Concerto Viotti, No. 2, Mis-
Prettyman; address, Rev. Vaughan S
Collins; galop, Shooting Stars
Holtz; presentation of diplomas, ben
ediction; benediction. Mary Ellel
Friedel of Viola, Elizabeth Keller {
FELTON,, Harry Richards Isaacs, G
Oakel, and Oliver J. Krause of SAILS
> bury were the graduates.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
New Castle County Collectors.

Mr.. Abram Stats, the newly ap-
pointed tax collector for Blackbird
hundred, has bonded in the sum of
10000, his two brothers, Isaac r. and
James H. Stats. being his bondsmen.
Mr.. Stats had the support of ninety
per cent. of the Republicans of his
hundred, and his appointment met
with universal approval.
Mr.. Elias N. Moore, the new tag
collector for Appoquinimink hundred,
has bonded in the sum of $500 and
will enter upon his duties July 1st
Tax Collector for. st. Georges hum
dred, Thomas e. Hurn, has bonded in
the sum of $25, 900 and will enter upon
his new duties on or about July l.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
CAMDEN CAMP MANAGERS
COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS
OVER FORTY TENTS HAVE BEEN DRAWN
AND THE OUTLOOK PROMISING.
Board of Managers of the Association Com
pIete Arrangements For Holding the
Camp July "a to August.

A meeting of the Board of Managers
of the Camden Campmeeting Associa-
ton was held last Saturday to COM
plete arrangements for holding Camp
which begins Wednesday, July "a, and
closes August z.
Miss Blanche Layfeld was selected
organist for the camp. John Mon
tague, of Wyoming. was awarded the
food pen privilege for $22.5
A committee composed of Messrs.
Thomas Simpson. William E. Smith
and Isaac r. Jackson was appointed to
dispose of the other privileges,
namely: bread tent, boarding tent
with lunch counter, ice cream, peanut
nut stand and bootblack. The priv
ileges will be given out either sepa-
rately or to one individual. The sue
cessful party must be governed by the
rules of the camp meeting association
and all bids must be in the hands of
the committee on or before Thursday,
June 20.
Over forty tents were drawn last
Saturday and as there is likelihood of
the trolley running during the camp it
is likely that the attendance will be
the largest in the history of the asso.
citation. Tent locations can be selec,
ted at any time nov by applying to w
E. Smith, Dover, or Thomas Simpson,
Camden.
Circle, John G. Dill; 2, Mrs
George Foreaker; 3, Joshua McGoni
gal; 6, c. W. Postles; 8. W. W. Tay
lor; 8, Rev. G.. E. Wood; 10. W. E
Maloney; II, Mrs. Sarah Harris
Thomas Hawkins; 10, q. H. Pardee
II, DIR. E. w. Cooper; 10, Rev. G. P.
Smith; 90, A. B. Moore; 81, W. E
Smith; 90 Mrs. T. K. Jones; %, W
NJ. Prouse; "a, Rev. L. W. Layfield
%, Conwell and Howell; 81, Isaa
Jackson; %, E. H. Bancroft; 30, Mrs
NJ. E. Graham; 81, James Jester; 81
Thomas Simpson.
Dover Avenue, vest, W. L
Stubbs; 3, Frank NJ. Gooding, 5, job
Mayberry. Z, W. w. Moore; 8, W
G. Parvis; IS, J.. E. Vaughan; Is
Minnie S. Butler.
Central Avenue, west-2, Elsi
Moore; 6, L. Schabinger; Z, Mr.
Jehu NJ. NJ. Reid; 16, Enoch CLARKE
1s, John A. Wright.
Camden Vest, Mrs. J. B. Nicke
+ son; 10, Pleasanton Mifflin; IA. Mr.
9 J. W. Caulk; Is, Mrs. Amer Barret
1S. r. H. Sipple.
, Dover East G. Il. Downs.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
BUT SIX OLD BANKS LEFT.

The Farmers Bank of Dover One of the Oldest
Banking Houses in the Country.
The Farmers Bank of Dover, is one
of six of the banking institutions i'll
the United States established between
1881 and 1912, that is yet doing busi-
ness at the old stand. The six are the
bank of North America, Philadelphia,
1881; Union Bank, New London,
Conn, 1892; Farmers Bank, Dover,
Del, 1907; Hagerstown Bank, Hagers-
town, Md, 1907; Mechanics and Far
mers' Bank, Albany, N. Y, 1911; Bank
of America, New York. 1912.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
Cuba Accepts Platt Amendment.

By accepting the Platt amendment
the Cuban convention has done the
wisest and most patriotic thing possi-
BILE for Cuba. The news of the accep-
tance has been received with deep
qualification by the administration in
Washington, and it is believed tzat
other necessary conditions will be COM
piled with in short time. Now that
the Cubans have demonstrated their
good faith in the United States it is
safe to assume that fairly speedy
evacuation of the island will follow.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
ON THURSDAY
THE 2crH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1901,

The NTH DA OF JUNE, A. ID. l9Ol,
at O'Clock p. M, the following described Real
Estate, to wit:
GELS of land lying together and constituting one
body, situated in Duck Greek Hundred in the
County of Kent and state of Delaware and de-
scribed as follows to wit: All that part pOr-
ton OF Bombay Hook Island which lies to the
south and southeast of the following lines, to
wit: Beginning at a sake on the bay shore lit
tie below the small house lately occupied by
Gale Cleaver. said stake bears north seventeen
degrees west seventy-four and three tenths
percheS from large forked black gum standing
on the bay a little above high water mark
thence from said stake south forty degrees and
nine mil utes west five hundred and nine per-
chcs and a-half to the edge of Old Duck Greek,
and cOntaini g Four Thousand Two Hundred
and Eighty Square Acres Of Land more or less:
excepting nevertheless four hundred and sew
enty five acres and eighty square perches thereof
| Enoch Spruance by deed dated this seventeenth
| day of November, A d. 1868. and also the right
of way over, through and aTcoss that part of
| said Bombay Hook Island which lies north of
| the above described division line and extends
| nOrthwaTd to the land of Eli Logan and others,
| with free ingTess, egress and regress through
| over and across the same, and also the right TO
| use the landing on the bayShOre near Gale Clea-
| veT's house, with the right of way to and from
| said landing. There is also especially excepted
| from said premises herein described parcel OF
five acres thereof and also fishing right or priv
| ilege and right of way granted and conveyed
| unto Jacob GOsser by the deed of Lydia A. W
! Pyle dated the twenty eighth day of April, A. D
! 1877. Being the same premises which John ]
Pyle and Kate H. B. his wife by deed bearing
GATE the twentieth day of September, A. D. 1890
and intended to be forthwith recorded, granted
| and conveyed unto the said Edwin X Cochran II
fee as in and by the said deed relation being
thereunt1 had will more full and at large ap
pear. The improvements upon which are two
sets of farm buildings consisting of two twostor!
dwelling houses and shed kitchens attached
barns, stables, carriage houses and other out
buildings, also apple and peach orchards an'
| other small fruits Together with all and singu
lar the buildings fixtures, waters, ways, ease
ments, Improvements. privileges and appurte
nanceS to the said lands and premises and t
every of them belonging or in anywise appeI
tanning and Every part and parcel thereof
| Seized and taken in execution as the prOpert
of EDWIN r. COCHRAN, and W ill be sold by
FRANK REEDY, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Dover Del, May 27. 1901.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
J. B. COOPER'S STORE.

Flour, Meats, Butter, Lard.
Sugars, CoffeeS, Teas, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup, Salt.
Spices, Pickles, Soaps, Oils, Soda,
Candles, Lye, Baking Powders
Blue, Extracts, Soap Powders,
Canned Goods, Starch, Vinegar,
Barley, Powder, Shot, Tobacco,
Cigars, Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts. Tubs, Washboards, Oilcloths,.
Brushes, Ropes, Twines, Nets,
Corks, Lead, Seeds, Medicines,
Threads, Cottons, Needles, Pins,
Hose, Suspenders, Towels, Crash,
Umbrellas, Whips, Toothpicks,
Looking Glasses, Table Knives,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Purses,
Combs, Musical Goods, Shoe
Findings, Balls, Banks, Games,.
Shaving Articles, Fishing Tackle.
Walters, Spoons, Lamps, Lamp
Fixtures. Pipes, Tops, Wire
Goods, Tinware, China, Stone
ware, Crockery. Glassware,
Enameled Ware. Earthenware,
Flower Pots, Pipe Guards, Bibles,
Hymnals. Albums, Blank Books,
Memorandum Books, Poems,
Reading Books, Picture Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper. Mu-
sic Paper, Fancy Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Drawing Paper, En-
velopes, Cards, Inks, Pens, Pen
ellis, States. Tablets, Papeterius,
! Chalk, Crayons, Erasers, Mu.
cilage, Jardiniers, Fruit Jars
Fans, Backing, Bonds, Deeds
Notes, Tacks, Bells. &c.
The above gives an idea of the vari
ETY., but you will learn more about the
stock, and the quality and the condi
ton and the prices and our way o
doing business if you patronize thu
store for awhile. Call and see.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
BRECKENRIDGE PREDICTS DEFEATS.
Says the American People Will Ne' er Consent
TO the Leadership OF William J. Bryan.


Col. w. G. P. Breckenridge, who
was driven into political and social OBJ
scurity by the revelations of Madeline
Pollard, but who nevertheless is one
of the brainiest members of the Demo
cratic party, sees only defeat ahead
for the National Democracy. He
says:
The American people will never con-
sent to such legislation as will put
into a statute the views of Mr.. Bryan.
1t is equally true that the American
people will not approve of the territor-
ial policy advocated by Mr.. Bryan.
For the next few years the currency
issue and the expansion issues, ten
dered by the Democratic party and ac-
cepted by the Republican party, have
been settled.
We are, therefore, confronted with
this actual state of facts. 1t is impos-
sibIe to win without such platform as
will secure the support of the Demo
Gratis who refused to vote for Mr.
Bryan in 1896 and 1900, and it is al
most impossible to win without the
cordial support Of the regular Demo
cratic party"
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
DELAWARE COLLEGE
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS.
Entrance examinations will be held on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
June 21st and 22nd, 1901,

At the College, and at such of the fol
lowing places as candidates may indi-
cate desire to appear: Wilmington
Middletown. Smyrna, Georgetown,
Seaford, Laurel, Milford, Dover and
Lewes.
Any who propose to take the exami-
nations will please notify the Secretary
of the Faculty as early as possible.
Part of the examinations may be taken
in June and the remainder in Septem-
Der,
For catalogues and other information
address.
Secretary of Faculty,
Delaware College, Newark, Del.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19

1t is evident that the employers and
the employed are getting closer to-
gether than ever before. Now is the
time toreach an understanding. Busi-
ness has been good for several years,
and promises TO continue for some yet.
Friction between labor and capital is
never profitable.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19

In addition there is very conspic-
uous need of extending our high
school system. Up to the present time
few children outside of our towns and
cities have the benefit of high school.
Consequently the youth of our cities
or towns are further advanced than
those in the rural districts. Through
the schools and influence of our teach
ers, both in and out of school, we
should endeavor to correct the popular
impression that only the most rudi-
mentary education is required for ag-
ricultural pursuits.
am glad Delaware has taken step
in the right di ection. The graded
schools of our towns are now open to
the scholars of rural districts. But
there is still room for improvement.
We have few frst-class high schools to
which the scholars of rural districts
may go. What we need is a District
or Hundred High School, a school
at which our children can receive
the highest possible public school
education. An education that will fit
them for the highest duties of cit
izenship. Such a high school will
add to the character and efficiency of
our public school system.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
Didn't Marry For Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
a sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for Jaundlce, Bill
liousness, Malaria Fever and Ague and
all Liver and Stomach troubles. Gen
tie but effective. Only 25c at Benton
N. Weldons's, (successor to Jas. p.
Hoffecker) Smyrna, aud =. T. .tason's
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19

WE GIVE NO REWARD. Au offer of this
kind is the meanest of deception. Test the
curative powers of Ely's Cream Balm for
the cure of Catarrh, Hay Fever and cold
in the Head and you are sure to continue
the treatment. Reiief is immediate and a
cure follows. 1t is not drying, does not
produce sneezing. 1t soothes and heals the
membrane. Price so cents at druggists or
by mail. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
FOR RENT.

A Nine Room House on Mt. Vernon street
in tenure of j. r. FARRELL. Possession
March 1st.'- Apply to
Mrs. J. L. UMSTED,
26tf 6O2 Main Street, Coatesville Pa.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19

SHERIFFS SALE.
- By virtue ofa writ of NenditiOni EXponas
to me directed will be exposed to Public Sale, at
the front door of Stewards Hotel, in the town of
FELTON,, South Murderkill Hundred Kent County
and State of Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 22ND DAY OF JUNE A. D. 1901,
at o'clock p. m, the following described Real
Estate, to wit;
All that certain piece and parcel of land sit
uated in South Murderkill Hundred, County of
Kent and State of Delaware, adjoining lands OF
William Needles, lands now or late of Alfred O.
Clifton, deceased, Nathaniel Harrington and
Samuel ID. Roe, and contains Eight Acres of
Land, be the same more or less; the improve
ments upon which are two story dwelling
house with back building attached, stable, car
Tiage-house and other small buildings. and is
part of the same land which John A. Moore and
Martha A., his wife, conveyed to Luther Needles
by deed bearing date the fourth day of Septem-
ber A. ID. 1885, and reference is made to said
deed, which is herewith to be recorded, where it
will more fully and at large appear. And is the
same piece and parcel of land and premises con-
veyed in fee simple to the said MoultOn Jacobs
| by the certain deed of Luther Needles and wife,
| date the thirtieth day of December A. D. 1887
and is recorded in the proper office at Dover in
Deed Becord Book Y, Vol 6, Page BAL, reference
| thereunto will more fully and at large appear.
| Seized and taken in execution as the property
| of MORTON JACOBS, SR., and will be sold by
FRANK REEDY, Sheriff.
Sheriffs Office, Dover, Del, May 29, 1871.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
.HERIFF'S SALE.

GHERIFFS SALF.
= By virtue of witt of Venditioni Exponas
to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale, at
the front door of the Delaware House, IN the
town of Smyrna, Duck Creek Hundred, Kent
County and State of Delaware,
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19
Public Schools Should be Elevated.

How can we accomplish this? 1 say
first, by having our public schools ele-
waited to the highest possible plane of
action. Don't overcrowd the course.
Don't allow a scholar to bite off more
than he can digest. Adopt course of
study that will meet the necessities OF
life, and give all the education that 95
per cent. of the masses of our children
can ever hope to obtain. Have uni
form course of study and use the same
text books throughout the State or
county. Have system by which the
school can work together. Have
thorough, educated and we'll trained
T, teachers in our schools. Have those
who intend to make teaching a life pro-
fession instead of a stepping stone to
some othercalling. Our children
will than take with them from
school life long love for study and
enthusiasm for learning for learning
sake.
Smyrna times., 1901-06-19

| IDC P1 1AhCApdl SduSOo Va OAC OCOaNlChSC
of Spain has been the lack of education
among the masses of her people. The
proportion of illiterates is greater
among the inhabitants of Spain than
among the population of any other
country in western Europe, and the
educational condition of the Spanish
colonies are even worse. The intro
duction of American institutions in
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
is the dawn of intelligence as we'll as
of liberty"
1t has we'll been said: "Man's interest
lies in knowing" So does the nations
prosperity lie in the knowing of its citi-
zens. Such being the case, what can
be more necessary to the developm ent
of individual character, or of national
prosperity, than thorough system of
popular education?
A system that will fit the masses to
perform their work in the best manner
. possible; which will give them the
noblest character; which will fit them
to meet bravely the ills of life and
make them the best citizens possible;
for the perpetuation of a Republican
form of government, what can be more
essential.
Such an education will exalt hom,
and ennoble the community. Without
it, we sink to the level of Turkey, or o
Spain; with it, we remain progressive
= and conquering America.
!, We, who have the responsibility o
leadership in this great work, mus
join Cannon Farran ln saying, edo ou
. duty and pray that we may do ou
;. duty here, now, to-day; not in dream.
:, sweetness, but in active energy; nc
= in the green oasis of the future, but i
II the dusty desert of the present; not i
. the imagination of otherwhere, but i
!, the realities of now."
- Parents, give the teachers helping
hand in their work.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12
In the French Army.

french regiments are now known
by their numbers, but before 1871 they
were called after their province or
their chiefs. The officers are appoint
ed from the military schools, entrance
to which is gained by competitive ex-
animation, and a certain proportion
rise from the ranks. The question of
how to recruit men for term of serv-
ice long enough to enable them to be-
come tolerably non-commissioned off,
GERS, has been partly solved by the
creation of the school for enfants de
troupe. There are six such schools:
four for infantry, one for cavalry and
one for artillery and the engineer
corps. About 1900 boys are thus in
structed. Chosen from among the
sons OF corporals or sergeants. then
enlist at the age of eighteen for
period of five years, and thus have
time to be turned into good non-com-
missioned officers. These are also re-
cruited from among the volunteers:
IN France, as in every other country.
there are plenty of youths from Is to
Il who have dreams of military life
and rapid promotion. The French law
allows such young men to enlist for
TOUR or five years. and these also serve
long enough to become available as
non-commissioned officers. Besides.
many ordinary soldiers manage to at
tain the rank of corporal before their
hrst year of service. and the gold
Sfr1nnS ~
they are destined to become the nom
commissioned officers of the reserves.
Punishment in the French army may
be very severe, but the seYerer forms
are not often inflicted. For faults
against discipline a soldier NAV be
confined to barracks, sent to the
guardroom, to the regimental prison.
or to the barrack cells, non-conlmis-
stoned officers only having power TO
inlet the first punishment If a man
proves incorrigible, he is drafted into
special companies and sent to Algeria.
Grimes committed by soldiers are
judged by court martial. The military
code is somewhat Anticipated nova
days. and much too severe. 1t win
probably soon be remodeled. At
present there are no less than thirty
three crimes punishable with death.
and among them the following of,
lenses: Assault on a superior (even on
a corporaD when on duty, assault on
sentry Tin some cases), armed re-
bellion when the rebels are eight al
least. etc. But it must be remem-
bered that no execution has taken
place in recent years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12

greeted him. The officers face flushed
Tor he knew that the silence was
meant as mark of slight to him. Lieut.
Lindsey felt that the good order OF
the academy required that such pro-
ceedings must be dealt with summa-
rlly. He ordered the commandant of
each table to bring his men to atten-
ton. Supper had just begun. After
the men had obeyed his order he in
formed them that when people ceased
talking and stopped eating at the table
IL was usually a sign that they had
finished their meal. That being the
case, he considered that the cadets
were In readiness to proceed to the
camp. Accordingly, the boys were
Obliged to march out of the dining
room without a mouthful of eupper.
In addition they were directed to stand
at attention for thirty-five minutes on
reaching the camp. Nor was that all.
Every officer and non-commissioned
officer was ordered to remain on duty
with his respective company, to be
held responsible personally for the
conduct of each cadet under his COM
mand. The whole battalion was con-
nned to the limits of the camp for two
days and nights, and one of the en-
tertainments, in which the cadets took
particular delight, was declared off
To make the punishment more severe.
sets of the cadets will be obliged to
stand guard in the area of the bar
racks until next April, and lose one
month OF their precious furlough. due
them next June when they become
second-class men," In the meantime
Lieut.. Lindsey will be enjoying him
self as a member of Gen. Chaffee's
stan, with our army in China. 1t is
not likely that the silence cure" will
be administered to an officer at West
Point by the cadets for some years to
come.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-03-12
FRENCH Peace Estahlls,,men,.

The $4,000 men who form the peace
establishment in France are distrib-
uted between twenty army corps. Each
corps has at least two divisions of in
fantry, brigade of cavalry. and a
brigade of artillery. The corps sta
toned on the eastern and southeast
ern frontiers comprise additional
troops. Altogether there are about
36S,O0O infantrymen, divided into 163
regiments of the line, four regiments
of Zouaves, four of Algerian sharp
shooters, or "Turkos," 80 battalions OF
chasseurs a pied (''Vitriers'), and five
of African chasseurs (white troops).
There are SO regiments of cavalry, viz,
10 regiments of cuirassiers, 81 of dra-
goons, II of hussars, 81 of chasseurs
Qncluding the six white Algerian regi-
ments), and four of spahis. The field
artillery numbers $4,000 drivers and
gunners, divided into 40 regiments.
There are, moreover, 16 batteries of
siege artillery and seven regiments of
engineers.