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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-10
NeighbOr~
hood Notes
TEXAS.
Declared An Accident

The coroner's inquest at Fort Smith
has found that the killing Of a child in
thas city by the son Of Marshal Stahl
was purely an accid ept.
Culberson Coming.
United States Senator C.. A. Culbe--
son will Welt Austin this week for the
fret time In more ii an . year. He has
been In Dallas for several days on bust.
ness.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-10

Millions will be spent la politics this
year. We can't keep the campaign
going without money any more than we
can keen the body vigorous witheut
food. Dyspeptics used to starve them
selves. Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cura
digests Whist you eat and sll. We you to
eat all the good food you want. 1t re-
Ideally cures stomach troubles. Fred
Schaefer druggist.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-10
Clerk and Carrier Examin ion.

The United States civil service COM
mission sn nounces that on September
26, 1900, an examination will be held
in this city for the position of clerk and
carrier In the post-office service. APP
plications should be promtly filed With
the secretary of the local board, Mrs
Howe
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-10
Chlndman Caught

Tom Chez Yee, Chinamao, was
arrested this morning for being un.
lawfully In this country and will likely
have his hearing tomorrow before
Commissioner W. ID. Howe.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
BARELY SAVED WHEAT STACKS
BOLT OF LIGHTNING ENDANGERS CROP ON
JOHN P. COLLINS FARM.
One Stack Was Completely Burned but
Men MiracuIOusIy Saved Twelve Others
That Were in the Yard.

During the thunder storm of last
Wednesday evening, a bolt of lightning
came down among the wheat stacks on
the farm of John P. Collins, near Col
Inns Beach, Thoroughfare Neck, burn
ing one completely to the ground. The
farm is tenanted by his son William L.
Collins. Men working near saw the
twelve other stacks in danger, and
knowing the loss that would be en-
tailed on this property, they set to
work, and with what seemed almost
superhuman effort, saved all but the
one that was burned.
When the bolt of lightning de-
scended in the stack yard, it struck
right down through the centre of one
of the large stacks, which almost i'm
mediately enveloped the stack in flames.
This endangered his whole crop-ten
stacks of his own and three for Robert
| Huggins. 1t was about six o'clock.
The men on the adjoining farm of Jas.
G. Robinson, who were engaged in
threshing, seeing the smoke, hurried
over, and by keeping the stacks wet
with water, prevented them from catch
ing, and thus saved the whole lot. 1t
was fortunately calm, and the fire
burning from the centre of the stack
outward, gave them six hours or more
to fight it. The contest was not ended
and the danger over until 2 o'clock in
the morning. For the first time since
he commenced farming. a period of
about 40 years, he had gone to Walter
o. Hoffecker after harvest and got an
insurance on his crop. This stack was
estimated at 80 bushels, 70 cents pei
bushel. Mr.. Higgins has since had
his three stacks insured.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
THE MISSES MCCLELLAN HONORED.
Miss Helen Waters Entertains Few Friends
at Proposal Party Last Evening.

AS a compliment to the " Belmont
Hail. visitors, the Misses Mcclellan of
the Delaware Water Gap, Pa, Miss
Helen Waters entertained delightful
evening company in their honor last
evening. Her beautifully appointed
home on North Main street was the
scene of a very bright and merry gath
ering, and the entertainment afforded
was of a character which brought all
informally together, in happy social
pastimes. A feature of the evening
was a Proposal Party" for which
pleasant tete-a-tetes and quiet retreats
were arranged through the house and
the prettily decorated porch overlook
ing the rear lawn. These tete-ietes
were designated by 'large heart" for
which the ladies drew lots. With the
gentlemen it was state of progression
and contest between "the heart" and
the ''mitten." At the close of the pro-
gression first prizes were awarded to
Miss Bertha Price and Mr.. r. d. Hof-
fecker, Jr., and 'booby prizes" to Miss
Adah FARRELL and Mr.. A. Lee Clifton.
Another amusing entertainment was
happily hit upon by the ladies when
they all with naughty little wrinkles
in their eye," repaired to the drawing
room with peremptory orders that
linen were not allowed" When the
gentlemen were finally admitted, the
comical sight of large white sheet
hung across the room, with all sorts of
noses protruding through the narrow
Sits in it, greeted their eye. 1t was a
laughable occasion, but the duty i'm
posed was an arduous one, as the men
one by one designated the ladies by
the shape of their nose.
During the evening vocal solos were
rendered by Miss Eba Wilds and Miss
Helen Waters, and instrumental music
was furnished by Miss Mcclellan, Miss
Wilds, Miss Waters and others. Re-
freshments were served in the dinnine
room.
Those present were: the Misses Nc
Clellan of the Delaware Water Gap
Pa; Miss Eba Wilds, Miss Edith
Swinney, Miss Gertrude Smith, Miss
Bertha Price, Miss Adah FARRELL, Mis-
Clara West HAZEL, Miss Phida Janney
Miss Marie Estlin, Miss Helen Waters
Messrs. Charles M. Wharton, Clarenc,
B. Raymond, Hirons Denney, R. d
Hofecker, Jr., Charles Howell lie
Fevre, Cummins Speakman, Charles
d. Stockly, A. Lee Clifton. and Clay
vile Moore.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
The Law Regulating the Turning On and Off
of Water Not Being Properly Enforced,
Gives Water Committee Trouble.

The Town Council met in their reg
ular semi-monthly session last Friday
evening, with all present except Coun-
Gilman Fowler. The call for the re-
port of committees was the first order
of the evening, and as the committee
on Smyrna Creamery Sewer was the
only one out, a statement was called
for. The committee was unable to
make a report owing to the fact that
the Board of Health had not taken any
action in the matter. The Council is
ready to proceed as soon as the place
is condemned nuisance by the proper
authorities.
The following bills were read and al
lowed: Washington Carbon Co., $3.50;
Joseph H. Wright, lumber and mater
ials, 1922 10; Ames Iron Works, ,$t3.3S;
b. w. Turner, $500; G. H. Jones,
s.. 100; Joseph H. Garner, "a. so; Adams
Express Co., S115; j. w. Tucker, po-
lice uniform, $140O. Total, $272.73.
W. o. Hoffecker appeared in behalf
of the estate of John. H. Hoffecker,
asking for q rebate in the water rent
from January first to juno the first,
during which period the house was
closed while the family were residing
at Washington,) stating that orders
were given MIR. Geo. w. Taylor on the
supposition that he was the proper au-
thority, and the water was turned off.
Mr.. Hoffecker did not think the town
should force them to pay for service
they did not get. The matter was re-
ferred to the Light and Water commit
tee. Similar cases have come up be-
fore the Board and in most every case
there has been violation of the Water
Ordinance. The law considers the
contract a permanent one, unless
30-day notice is given the
Water Committee, and any plumber
who turns the water off from a resi-
dence, subjects himself to fine of 81
for each and every offense. Water
takers seem to be unaware of thes,
1ulCos ohO bhC COAhAhAbbCC hA . SOhOANOA
ing the advisability of having the rule
printed again and distributed. Tn
Water Committee have already befor
them a confusing case in that of Ed
ward Beck's estate, or rather the stor
, property recently transferred to MI
J. Edward DeFord, on which there i
a water rent unpaid.
Chairman Wright of the Street Com
mittee submitted the following names
to which 3O-day notices were orderet
: to be sent to repave or repair side
: walks: George W. Tilghman, propert
=, Main street; Emaline FAIRIES estate
!, Delaware street; Odd Fellows Hal
|, Main street; Baltimore & Delawar
Bay Railroad, Main street; Mrs. Mar
E. FAIRIES, Mr.. B. V. Weldon, Mrs
e Hannah James, side walks at the col
i ner of Delaware and Frazier streets
e The hitching post standing in th
street in front of John Stockley, ws
also ordered to be moved within cur
| line
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
PASTOR ESTLIN ON VACATION.
Presbyterian Church Has Granted Him a
Months Leave Of Absence.

The Presbyterian Church has gran
ted their pastor, the Rev. }. l.. Estlin,
months leave of absence, as has
been the usual custom for years. Mr..
Estlin left yesterday morning for
Northfeld, Mass, where he will at
tend the Summer Theological School,
with which the late Dwight l.. Moody
was so prominently connected. Mr..
Estlin finds it place for rest, while at
the same time his attendance upon the
lectures and association with clergy
man from all parts of the country, help
to broaden his views on Bible subjects
in a way that is helpful and profitable
to him. During his absence, Elder E.
Harry Beck will have charge of the
Sunday morning services, and will, as
near as possible, see that the pulpit is
supplied. Elder E. V. Cooper will
have charge of the Prayer Meeting
services, and the Sunday evening SER
vice will be held under the auspices
of the Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor Society.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
MANY ATTEND CAMDEN CAMP
OVER FIVE THOUSAND SAID TO HAVE
BEEN PRESENT SUNDAY.
The Day Particularly Noted for the Excel
lent Musical Talent Present--lnci-
dents of the Week.

The camp meeting between Dover
and Camden was more largely attended
Sunday than has been the case for
number of years. A number were
from this vicinity. Over five thous-
and visitors in one thousand convey
ances visited the camp Sunday, some
coming from points thirty miles DIS
tant. 1t was an ideal summer day,
and, and they took advantage of the
cool and dustless morning to get an
early start. At Mr.. Haman. .s boarding
tent, 750 persons were fed, but the vast
majority of the visitors brought picnic
baskets and ate on the grass or joined
some tent-holder and ate in style.
The morning sermon was by Rev. l..
w. Layfeld. His subject was elijah
at Horeb". In it he said: "God has
his instruments and as sure as there is
God he will use them. He will bat
ter down the walls of China and let in
the light where all is now darkness
and disease. | do not see how this will
be done in the face of her 400, 900, 900
but God sees and he is preparing his
instrument.
Another of the preachers of the day
was Rev. G. L. Hardesty of Smyrna
Circuit. 1t was doctrinal sermon on
"Christ's divinity as attested by his
miracles" Mr.. Hardesty's powerful
physique and resounding voice served
him to good purpose in delivering this
sermon, as fully 1000 people were
crowded about the auditorium and il
uncomfortable shape.
Twenty-Five musicians from all parts
of the county composed the specia
choir which made it's first appearance
Sunday evening and will give the an
ual sacred concert next Sunday at 6. 81
p. m. The choir was led by the Rev
Edwin Gardner, chorister of the camp
and consisted of these singers: Sopra
nos, Mrs. Miriam S. Davidson, Mrs
o. w. Evans, Mrs. E. L. Jones ant
Miss Mary Wharton, all of Dover; Mrs
NJ. V. Ford, Severson's; contraltos
Mrs. Mary Wolcott, Miss Leila Baker o
Dover. Mrs. Edwin Gardner, Ches
wold; Miss Florence Burke. Mag
nolia; Miss Mary Burke, Chester; ten
ors G. W. Fisher, W. T. Snithers, Mil
ton Davidson all of Dover; w. r
Smith, Cheswold; bassos Sheriff j. L
Wharton, Dover; DIR. Frank Gardner
Cheswold; and Gamaliel Garrison
Kenton; Arthur Cooper, Brenford
5 John l.. Carrow. Camden.
Today, Wednesday, is "Sunda.
f School Day." and tomorrow will b
4 Temperance Day, both of which wi
doubtless be largely attended. Th
camp holds over next Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
TARDY SHIPPERS DELAY BOATS.
Fruit Growers Should Assist Boats TO Leave
on Schedule Time.

The shipments of plums and apples
have been very heavy this season and
peaches and grapes will be heavier.
1t is noticeable at steamboat landing
that so many growers manage to ar
rive at the boat at or about leaving
time. This naturally causes delay,
and while these teams are being un-
loaded others arrive later. This delays
departure of boat sometimes over an
hour and naturally cuts off time of ar
rival in Philadelphia. 1t would seem
as if the fruit growers would arrange
to get to the wharf earlier so that
through no fault of their own, boat
could not be delayed. This is especially
important during the month of Aug
ust.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
TITUS |. HOBBS DEAD.
Was a Well.KnOwn Resident of this Com
munity and Died Sunday, Aged 73.

Titus 1. Hobbs died at his residence
in this town on Sunday, of complica-
tion of diseases, incident to old age,
within 10 days of his 73rd birthday.
The deceased had been a resident of
this town for several years past, but
the most of his life had been spent at
his vocation, farming, in the eastern
part of Duck Greek Hundred. He had
been a hard-working and successful
farmer, but kindliness of nature had
made him a prey to those who had
taken advantage of this circum-
stance.
He was one of the charter members
of the order of Heptasophs-18S3- and
remained so until his death. The in
terment was at Odd Fellows cemetery
yesterday afternoon, Rev. G. A. Hill
officiating. Besides a widow, he leaves
three children, son, Samuel, Mrs. John
r. Jefferson, Salem, n. j., and Mrs.
Beamoore of Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
MISS SARAH YOCUM ENTERTAINED.
Miss Alice Spruance Had the Bachelors Club
and Lady Friends Assemble at Her Home.

Miss Sarah Yocum of Chester, Pa,
a former resident of this town, was de-
lightfully entertained on Wednesday
evening by Miss Alice Spruance, with
whom she is visiting. The Bachelors
Club" was called into service, and the
evening was pleasantly spent in games
and social pastimes, after which re-
freshments were served.
Among those present were: Miss
Sarah Yocum, Chester, Pa; Miss
Ethel Cooper, Miss Edith Collins, Miss
Carrie Counselman, Miss Eunice An
thony, Miss Alice Spruance; Messrs.
j. N. Lloyd, Edward M. Boyd, J.
Benjamin Krusen, Walter W. Hynson,
Gilbert S. FAIRIES and Frank H. Hyn-
son.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
BRIGHT DAY AMONG CHURCHES.
Good Preaching and Excellent Solos at tie
Methodist Church-St. Peters Closes to
Give Rector Months Vacation.

Sunday was charming day-as
good as could be asked in temperature
for midsummer day. At the Meth
odist Church Rev. w. W. W. Wilson,
former pastor, held forth in the
morning. He took for his text the
first part of the CHI Psalm-personal
causes for thankfulness-and held the
attention of his audience for sixty-fve
minute while he set forth in object
illustrated by incident, the feelings or
moods that swayed our common hu-
manity. There was an additional at
traction to many in the singing-solos
being rendered at the morning service
by Thos. S. Start, of New York,
''Birth of the King" and Ernest
Haynes, of Wilmington, "He Loved
Me So" At the evening service there
was a half hour of song led by the
chorister, Walter o. Hoffecker, end
ing with another solo by Mr.. Start,
''Star Of Bethlehem" Rev. e. \.
Hill closed the twilight meeting with a
twenty-five minute sermon on Paul S
introduction of Christianity in Antioch,
which leaving out the personality of
Christ, presented a striking epitome
of the great apostles chief argument
for the gospel.
At the Episcopal Church Rev. Henry
Thomas preached his last sermon be-
fore the summer vacation for pulpit
and pew, ST. Peters always being
closed for the month of August An
attractive feature of the moraing was a
solo rendered by Miss Helen Waters,
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
CANE PRESENTED BY LAFAYETTE.
The Misses Mcclellan Visitors at belmont
Hail. POssessOrs of an Heirloom.

The Misses Mcclellan Visitors at belmont
Hail. POssessOrs of an Heirloom.
The Misses Mcclellan, of Washing
ton, d. c., but who spend the summer
at the Delaware Water Gap, now
visitors at Belmont Hail., near this
town, have highly priced relic of
Revolutionary days. 1t is cane that
was presented to their great grand
father, Col. Jos. Mcclellan, by the
Marquis de Lafayette. Col. Mcclellan
was on the staff of Gen. Lafayette when
helping the struggling patriots in the
Revolutionary War, and was an aid of
Gen. Anthony Wayne at the bate of
Chadd's Ford, few miles above Will
mington. When Lafayette visited this
country in 1926, he met on the battle
field of Chadd's Ford, the officers then
living who took part in that sanguin-
airy fight with the British, going from
there to West Chester, where the great
Frenchman was banquetted. 1t was
ON this occasion that this cane was pre-
sented to Col. Mcclellan, and is highly
priced as an heirloom by the family.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
PASTOR HILL GRANTED VACATION.
Thanked the Methodist Official Board For
Their Profiered Kindness.

At the monthly meeting of the AS
bury M. E. Official Bolrd, on Thurs.
day evening, motion was made and
unanimously adopted, to grant the
pastor, Rev. @. A. Hill, vacation for
the month of August. Mr.. Hill thanked
them for their consideration, but said
he did not know when he should avail
himself of their proffered kindness: !:
that he certainly would be in his pull
pit on next Sunday, Aug. 9Th. The
reverened gentleman, it seems, is not
enamored of travelling: he was gran
ted similar leave of absence last year,
and was away from home only one
Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
Crabs Plentiful at FIemIngs Landing.

The 'Tron Bridge" Flemings Land
ing, has been the scene of some very
Jolly grabbing parties the past week,
and the sport afforded has been excep-
tionally fine. Crabs are said to be
very plentiful. A party from Smyrna
visited there last week and in the space
Of few hours they caught very near
two bushels.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
DELIGHTFUL EVENING COMPANY.
Mrs. J. W. Clifton Entertalns 10 Honor of the
Misses Mcclellan, Delaware Water Gap.

Mrs. J. W. Clifton paid a compli-
ment to the Misses Mcclellan of Della
ware Water Gap, Pa, visitors the past
week at Belmont Hail." by giving
delightful social gathering in their
honor Monday evening. The enter
tainment was wholesome in its char
acter and had the true ring of
hospitality. Mrs. Clifton threw
open her beautiful home to the
young folks, and for the time being,
a most delightful time was had. In
the side yard a cozy little corner was
made cheerful by the arran cement of
variegated lanters, hammocks and easy
chairs, place which made quiet re-
treat for many during the evening.
During the course of the evening,
Miss Helen Waters and Miss Eba
Wilds rendered vocal solos; Miss
Mcclellan, Miss Marie Estlin, Miss
Eba Wilds, Miss Helen Waters per-
formed af the piano, and Miss Adah
FARRELL and Prof. Charles LeFevre en-
tertained with select recitations. There
was little ''rag time" thrown in which
afforded opportunity for walks,
iigs, and pleasant parlor dancing. Re-
freshments were served in the course
of the evening.
Among those present were: the
Misses Mcclellan, Delaware Water
Gap, Pa; DIR. Charles M. Wharton,
Ashville, N. c.; Mr.. Townsend Jeffer.
son, Memphis, Tenn; Miss Adah Jar
rel, Miss Eba Wilds, Miss Helen
Waters, Miss Edith Swinney, Miss
Clara West HAZEL, Miss Marie Estlin,
Miss Beulah Jefferson, Miss Margaret
Stockly, Mrs. Caroline Peterson
Speakman, Mrs. Clara Wharton,
Mrs. J. w. Clifton; Messrs
Charles II. LeFevre, Clarence B, Ray
mond, Hirons Denney, r. d. Hof
fecker, Jr., Charles Stockly, Cummins
Speakman, A, Lee Clifton.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
False Alarm of Fire.

The ringing of the fire bell Sunday
evening, was in one sense a false alarm.
1t proved to be a brush heap near the
Bombay Hook Railroad, on the prop
erty of Jacob Lienberger, that had
probably been ignited by thrown
away match.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
WILMINGTON VISITORS COMpLIMENTED.
Miss Rachel Oakley and Mr.. John Reinhart
Entertained by the Misses Savin.

The Misses Savin gave an evening
company in honor of their guests Miss
Rachel Oakley and Mr.. John Reinhart,
of Wilmington, Saturday evening, and
the young folks passed the evening in
most delightful social pastimes. Those
present besides the guests of honor,
were: Misses Nina Wells, Marion
Start, Blanche HAZEL, Bertha Price.
Helen Lewis, Flora Wells, Beulah
HAZEL, and Helen Collins; Messrs. ].
Allison Start, Harvey w. FAIRIES,
Ralph Stevenson, and McKendree Will
liams.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
Sale of the Jerman Farm.
Sale of the "HutchinsOn Farm"

Cosgriff & Beck, real estate agents,
have sold the farm belonging to the
National Bank of Smyrna, known as
the Hutchinson Farm" containing
237 acres, to Mr.. George. E. Pratt, of
near Blackiston's Cross Roads, Kenton
Hundred, for SO,
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
Flood Gates Being Repaired.

The flood gates of Denney's mill
pond at Duck Greek are being repaired
aftec being in seventeen years. In
the meantime, the mill IS running by
steam.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-01
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SALES.
VIM. H. Cacy Makes a Good Purchases of
Land in Maryland and Delaware
The "Jerman Farm" Sold.

Mr.. VIM. Fl. Cacy, of Massey, has
for some time been dickering for the
purchase of what is generally known
as the Dulaney tract of land. He has
consumated the deal and has recently
sold part of the land. Mr.. Cacy has
had considerable difficulty in securing
this land because of the number of
heirs and the trouble of procuring
their agreement to the sale, one of
whom lives in England. Major Dula-
ney received his title in the Revolu-
tionary war and this land was a grant
to some of his people. The Major is
buried in the cemetary at Dulaney's
Chapel in Delaware, having died in
1908. Mr.. Casey purchased over eleven
hundred acres for $14, 500, including
the Dulaney farm in Kent, the Rasin
tract in New Castle county, 300 acres
near Baldwin's saw mill above d .lla-
ney's Chapel and several small tracts.
Among this big track the larger part
was Dulaney's Manor, in New Castle
county, which was obtained by deed
from Anne Caroline Brancker fol
$11 500. A few days after the consum-
nation of the deal, Mr.. Caecy sold the
"McKee Farm" near Massey, of 47O
acres to Stonewall j. johnson for
$12, 900 and to Edw. Hart 118 acres for
50, 400. Thus Mr.. Cacy sold enough
land to pay for his purchase and has
500 acres left.
Mr.. Cacy last week purchased of P.
B. Hopper, ESQ.,, attorney, the FELTON,
farm in Queen Anne's on road from
Blanco to Sudlersville for "a, 500.
This farm contains $40 acres, 26O of
which is cleared land.
"Stubb's Property" Changes Hands.
The "Stubbs property" situated near
Duck Greek, containing two dwellings
and about seven acres of land, belong
ing to Mr.. William FAIRIES and others,
has been sold to Mrs. Maud Remly
of Thorougfare Neck, for 81, 500. Mrs
hemley is a daughter OF Mr.. William
Keiser, and it is understood that sht
will occupy the property.
Sale of the Jerman Farm.
The property of the late Joshua T
Jerman, situated near Smyrna Land
ing, known as the German Farm
containing 200 acres, has been solt
through the agency of Cosgriff & Becl
to Mr.. Walter G. Deakyne, of Ken
Island, Md, for $1,000. The latter in
tends to OCCUPY it,