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Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
DANCE AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
Informally Given by the Young Men of
Smyrna Monday Evening.

An informal dance was given in the
Smyrna Opera House Monday even
ing, which for few hours afforded
delightful pastime to number of our
young people. Music was furnished
by Watkins Orchestra, including a
cornet, violin, and a special harpist
from Philadelphia. The harp playing
gave a splendid tone to the music.
During the evening the harpist rem
dered several solos:
Those present were: Miss Reba
Davis, Mr.. w. Lee Springs, and Mr..
and Mrs. Manfred Lower, Brenford.
Mr.. A. Homer Smith, Wayne, Pa. /,
Prof. Charles Howell LeFevre, of Sal
isbury, Md; Mr.. J. Edward Beck and
Mr.. Frank Smith, Dover; Mr.. Harold
Green, Middletown; Mrs. Frank L.
Reynolds, Clayton; Mrs. J. r. Nc
Causland, Miss Gertrude Smith, Miss
Eba Wilds, Miss Edith Swinney, Miss
Margaret Fell, Miss Helen Collins.
Miss Fannie Jones, Miss Mary An
thOny, Miss Hilda Wells. Miss Nina
Wells; Messrs. Roland Bell, John An
thony, Stewart Wilds, Price Jacobs,
G. Davis Brown, Cummins Speakman,
Homer Lewis, Benton Weldon, and
Harvey FAIRIES.
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DELIGHTFUL EVENING COMPANY.
Mrs. COverdaIe and Miss Nina Wells Enter
tained Jolly Party on Halloween.

Mrs. Thomas II. Coverdale and Miss
Nina Wells entertained small party
of friends at the home of Mrs. Cover
dale on Wednesday evening, "Hal-
lowe'en," !" which was one of splendid
enjoyment to all who participated.
The entertainment consisted of games,
tricks, etc., in keeping with Halloween
followed with refreshments. The table
was beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves, Jack-o-Lanterns, and some
floral decorations, which made the oc.
casion all the more enjoyable as they
gathered around the festive board.
Those present included were: Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Truax, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Coverdale, Miss Nina Wells,
Miss Nellie Taylor, Miss Hilda Wells;
Messrs. Cove Wright, Dover; w. Lee
Springs, Brenford; John S. Anthony
and J. Edward Stevens.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATED
WITH SOCIAL PASTIMES
M0GULLIANS TURN OUT IN A MASOUER.
ADE STREET PARADE.
Parties Held al the Residence of Miss Bertha
Smithers and Mrs. Marion COverdale-
Christian EndeavOr SOciabIe.

HOllowe'en was celebrated in Smyrna
last Wednesday evening with more then
usual interest, and for several hours
after night fall the streets were alive
with bands of masqueraders, in which
the small boy with his bag of corn was
more or less in evidence. An interest
ing feature of the celebration was the
parade of Mizpah Conclave No. 165
Adhesive Mogullians. They turned
out some thirty strong, masked and
attired in all sorts of ridiculous and
grotesque costumes, making music
with what is termed their Kobo Band.
With torches and different colored
lights they marched through the
streets from one end of the town to the
other, and concluded with a trip to
Clayton, where they serenaded. In
true Halloween sport, it was an even
ing fraught with pleasure from begin
ming to end. Fortunately there was
little destruction to property, aud there
was nothing to transpire outside of the
innocent tricks in keeping with the oc-
| casion. While much fun and hilarity
was going on outside, there were being
held about town Halloween parties
which called out many young people
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
EVENING AT HALLOWEEN TRICKS.
Miss Bertha Smithers Entertained a Com.
pauy of Friends Wednesday Evening.

Miss Bertha Smithers afforded a de-
lightful evening to a number of her
friends Halloween, at her home west
Commerce street, by having them in
dulge in various game and tricks in
keeping with the day. The company
numbered about thirty-fve, and as
they enterered the residence, they
came in contact with an "Old Witch"
impersOnated by Mr.. Charles j. Sud-
Ter, who demanded that they show
their activity by jumping over his
stick. Just above him in little al
cove in the hallway was the smiling
features of Jack-o-Lantern, who
seemed to look with infinite pleasure
at the approach of the guests, and their
reception into the good graces of the
Witch.
The entertainment of the evening
was entirely devoted to Hallowe' EN-
tricks, games, &c, in which the fate of
many were decided as to whether they
were to live life of celibacy or to en-
Joy the blessings of matrimony. Thus
was the evening informally spent until
the time for serving refreshments was
announced. Aunique feature in keeping
with Halloween was the menue,
which consisted of pumpkin pie,
glass of milk, cheese, chestnuts, fruit
and fudge This was bountifully
served to all.
Those included in the party were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smithers, Mr..
and Mrs. L. NJ. Price, Miss Emma
Wilds, Miss Elizabeth Smithers, Miss
Arie Hynson, Miss Ella Smithers,
Miss Lida Lord, Miss Mary An
thony, Miss Nellie FAIRIES, Miss Lii
lian Pratt, Miss Elva Armstrong, Miss
Edith Beck, Miss Katherine Beckett.
Miss Hettie Richards, Miss Eunice
Anthony, Miss Emily Spruance, Miss
Adah FARRELL, Miss Eba Wilds, Miss
Ethel Taylor, Miss Bertha Hofecker,
Miss Bertha Smithers; Prof, William
Ellis, Mr.. A. d. White, Clayton; Mr..
W .G. Roe, Mr.. Walter H. Hynson,
Mr.. Howard Jones, Mr.. Charles J.
Sudler, Mr.. R. D. Hoffecker, Jr., Mr..
Mr.. James Newell Lloyd, Mr.. George
d. Taylor, Mr.. Crawford Stevens and
Mr.. Frank Hynson.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
TEACHERS INSTITUTE PROGRAM.
Evening Attractions Considered the Finest
Ever Offered and Will be Here on De.
Cember the 5th, 9th and 7th.

The program for the evening sessions
of the Kent County Teachers Insti-
tute says the Dover Hadcr, which will
be held in the Smyrna Opera House.
has been completed and is as follows:
Wednesday, December 5th, Hon.
George r. Vending. He is one of the
most stately, magnificent orators in
the country. He is a living personif-
cation of what oratory was in Rome
in the days of Cicero.
On Thursday evening, December
9th, j. Williams Macy, reciter and en-
tertainer, will furnish one of the most
enjoyable sessions of the institute.
The Smith Sisters will render a mus
ical program on Friday evening, De
cember 18th. In reply to many inqur-
les it may here be stated that these
ladies, six in number, are really sis
ters. A few years ago they were work
ing away i'll the corn on their fathers
farm out in Ohio and singing at the
same time. A gentleman of means
chanced to pass that way and being
attracted by the beauty of their voices
inquired into their condition, history,
etc. AS a result he had them educa-
ted in music and now they are unable
to fill the engagements that could be
made for them, even though the
charges have been made quite high.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
THREE FINGERS CUT OFF.
Robert Denney Of Ouch Greek Mills Meets
With a Serious Accident Last Wednesday.


While MIR. Robert Denney, senior,
was working with the circular wood
saw at the Mills at Duck Creek last
"Wednesday, he met with a painful ac-
cident which caused him the loss three
fingers of his left hand. He had fin
ished saving wood and was getting
ready to throw the belt off, when in a
mysterious manner his hand struck the
revolving saw, and took off all the
gers of his left hand except the thumb
and the index finger. Drs. E. S.
Dwight and J. w. Clifton were sum-
moned and dressed the wound. How
the accident happened, Mr.. Denney
nor no one in the mill can tell. He
was alone at the time and it is sup
posed he was walking around the saw
for the purpose of throwing off the
belt, and unconsciously stepped into a
depression in the floor which threw
him forward. He was taken home and
the physicians summoned.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
SAFE CRACKERS AT DOVER.
Make a Haul From the DIstiIIery Of Louis
A. Levy Friday Morning.


Early Friday morning professional
safe crackers visited Dover and plund-
cred the Office of the distillery of Louis
a. Levy, this time making big haul.
This is the sixty robbery at this place
within two years, because it is in a
quiet part of Dover, and because the
management always has valuables in
the Office which are accepted in lieu OF
cash in payment for liquor.
Over forty dollars in money, gold
watches and other valuables were
taken, and the room rifed. Nobody
heard the disturbance, although peo-
PIE were sleeping nearby.
Detective N. II. Hutchins, who has
oeen at work on the previous robber-
ies' started after a young colored man
known as Chas. Smith near the "stilP
one OF the suspects, and he quickly
urew revolver and fred in the detec-
uVes face. The revolver snapped but
.ne fugitive escaped under hot fire
irom the detectives revolver.
Ihe Kent County Protective Asso-
eiatlon, has offered a reward of $50.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
M'NNLEY REELECTED
PRESIDENT SECOND TERM
RETURNS GIVE HIM 2O4 ELECTORAL
VOTES WITH BIG GAINS.
Both Houses of Congress Will be in Repub.
lican COntrOl-HOw the States Through.
out the Country Went.

President Mckinley was reelected
yesterday by a larger majority of
electoral votes than in 1896. Bryan
gained heavily in New England and
made substatial gains in other Eastern
States, but not sufficient to gain sim
gle electoral vote. On the other hand
Mckinley gained in the Middle West
and probable on the Pacific slope,
though definite returns have not been
received from that region. The States
probably voting for Mckinley are.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
q. S. K. CLUB ENTERTAINED.
Young Folks Spend a Pleasant Evening at
the Home of Miss Edith Start.

The G. s. X. was entertained Friday
evening by Miss Edith Start. The
room was filed with laughter when
Miss Lanette Bitter and Miss Lillian
speakman performed the cakewalk.
The following program was rendered.
Piano Solo, "Ben Hur," Miss Eva
Foxwell; Recitation, "The Parsons
sociable," Miss Irma Lewis; Vocal
Solo, "Her Name Was Rose" Miss
Daisy Sutton.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
DEATH OF MATTHEW FORD.
Passed Away Sunday Evening After a Lin
gering Illness, from Diabetes.


Matthew Ford, a we'll known, and
one of the oldest residents of Sever
sons Neck, died at the residence of
his son, Matthew V. Ford on Sunday
evening, in the list, year of his age.
The deceased had been identified with
the religious and temperance reform
movements of his vicinity for the past
generation, and was recognized as a
man of good purposes. Since the
death of his wife, over six years ago,
he has made his home with his son,
and has been great sufferer for sey-
eral years from kidney trouble, his
fatal illness being from diabetis. He
was inferred this afternoon in the Gem
etery at Severson's Church. Rev. Geo.
l.. Hardesty officiating.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
Sale Of q YaluhIe Farm.

Cosgriff & Beck have sold the farm
beloneing to Mrs. Jane Goodwin OF
Kenton. situated near Templeville,
Md. and containing 1856 acres, to --r.
Isaac s. Joslin for $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
PROHIBITION GOSPEL WAGON"
Reached Town Wednesday Evening and
Meeting Held at Opera House.

1t may have been unfortunate that
the visit of the ''GospeI Wagon should
have been scheduled for Halloween
day. But so it was. They however
reached here before supper with a
wagon drawn by four horses and filled
with the leaders of the party carrying
various notices and designs, 'Down
with the Saloon" &c. They halted at
the four corners long enough for short
speech by Rev. G.. L. Hardesty and
then moved through the streets of
Smyrna with sleighbells ringing and
making themselves generally heard.
The weather was too chill for an out
door meeting so the Opera House was
secured. AS elsewhere, the masquer
aders and Mogullians had the popu-
lace, and it was not until after half
past eight o'clock that they succeed
ed in getting an audience. After a
short speech by the chairman, Mr.. L.
NJ. Price, Rev. A. Smith, d. D., of
Dover, was introduced who delivered
one of his best speeches.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
New sIde walk 10 Power House.

Inc construction OF a graded and
Turoed path from Main street to he
light and Power House, is a desirable
1nuprovement = at the hands Of the Town
Commissioners.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

1nlS WOulu uledVe IOr bryan loo VOJeS
McKinley's majority being 14f. Nc
Kinley's majority in 1896 was 95. The
returns also indicate that the Senate
will be Republican. The House is
safely Republican, and it is probable
that the Republicans will have 21O
members, a clear majority of 63.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

Smyrna visited Harrington yester-
day and put up a strong game, but
withdrew before the game was finished
owing to rank decision. Referee de-
clared score to in favor of Har-
rington.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
DUCK CREEK HUNDRED
WON SAFELY REPUBLICAN
DR.. T. c. MOORE ELECTED TO LEGISLA.
TURE BY FORTY.TWO MAJORITY.
hOffecker For Congress Has Majority of 70
and W. II. Baggs for Levy Court-Asses-
sOrs and Inspectors Elected.

Duck Creek Hundred which had
been claimed would give Democratic
majority, swung over to the Republi-
can column, 70 majority. DIR. T. G.
Moore candidate for Legislature won
on a majority of 40; Walter o. Hof-
fecker, candidate for short term in
Congress, 70 majority; and W. H.
Baggs for Levy Court, II majority.
There was total of 49G votes in the
Eastern and SIG in the Western dis
trict polled, sixteen votes short of the
registration.
The vote in detail was as follows:
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The Regular Republicans polled an
average of 21 votes for both districts;
Prohibitionists, 10; Single Takers, IA;
Social Democratic, l.. There was con-
siderable cutting.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
Democratic Ticket.

Dist Dist.
For Electors of President and
vice oil $40
For Governor,
Peter J. 2O9 241
Lieutenant Governor,
william +. HOey .......................... 2l2 24
Representative in Congress
short term.
Edward Fowler................ 2lI 23S
Representative in Congress,
Alexander NJ. Daly......... .............. 2ll 243
AttOrney-General,
Peter L. Cooper, Jr...................... 2ll 242
Insurance Commissioner,
Francis D. Baldwin-..."................ 2l2 244
State Treasurer,
william L. sirman................... 212 243
Auditor of Accounts
Walter Donoho....................."...... 2l2 243
Representative,
r. Y. 2OS 241
Prothonotary,
Abram N. Brown. 2l2 2A
Register of Wills,
County Treasurer,
John II. H.Jones................."....... 2l2 243
Sheriff.
Andrew J. Ross........................... 2l2 2lS
Coroner,
George W. Anderson ..................... 2l2 241
Assessor,
Samuel j. eynOlds..................... 2l2 247
Inspector,
!: D. seout;.....;,.... 2lS
James ii. Cloud............................ PAL
Levy Court Commissioner
Harry aughter....................... 2l3 243
Union Republican Ticket.
For Electors of President and
vice fresldent................... 267 22S
For Governor,
John 267 292
Lieutenant Governor,
Philip l.. CannOn"....................... 267 226
Representative in Congress-
short term.
Walter 0. HofIecker................. 267 234
Representative in Congress-
Lewis Heisler Ball...................... 267 227
Attorney General,
| Herbert II. Ward........... ............ 267 229
Insurance Commissioner,
George W. Marshall."....... .......... 267 227
State Treasurer,
Martin b. Burris.......................... 267 DOT
Auditor of Accounts,
Purnal Norman, Jr.......".....-" 267 227
Representative,
DR.. T. c. MOore..................... So. 269 235
ProthOnotary,
| William II. MOore...-................. 267 227
Register of Wills,
Daniel Miflin Wilson................... 267 227
County Treasurer,
| Pennell EmersOn........... ..........-.. 267 DOT
Sheriff,
Frank Reedy................... ........... 267 227
Coroner,
Charles Wesley Baynard. 267 23O
Assessor,
B. HAZEL 267 226
Inspector,
| John p. Garrison 267
| Daniel Turner, Jr......................... 229
Levy Court Commissioner,
VIM. H. Baggs......"..............."..... 266 227
The Regular Republicans polled an
average of 81 votes for both districts
Prohibitionists, 10; Single Takers, IA;
Social Democratic, 1. There was con.
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Federation Of Labor x|ants a Union Man 10
Hold Cabinet Position at
Washington.
HOPE FOR LABOR PRESIDENT
SCORING TRAIT0ROUS LEADER LEADERS-WoULD RATHER SEE
HANNA REPRESENT THEM THAN SOME OF
THEIR OWN MEN,

Louisville, Ky, Dec. 12.-The American
adopted a declaration recommending to
all affiliated unions, whose trade or call
ing is pursued in Porto Rico, that they
take prompt action for the purpose Of
disseminating information in Porto
Rico necessary to give the Porto Ricans
opportunity to become allied with the
national or international trade associa-
tions in America.
1t was also recommended that the
constitutions translated in the Spanish
language and that the incoming eXecu-
tive council of the American Federation
of Labor take action promptly to carry
out the plans and purposes of the Amer
lean labor movement in Porto Rico, APP
propriatng s., COO to carry this resolution
into effect.
The convention coneurred in resolutions
previously passed declaring unalterable
opposition to the anti scalping'' bill.
now before the committee on foreign and
interstate commerce in both houses of
congress.
An animated discussion arose over n
resolution for a labor portfolio in the
cabinet upon which the committee re-
ported adversely. The original resolll-
ton declared that it is the sense of this
ment of labor should be formed, the head
of which should have place in the cab
| met of the president of the United
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-12
A TRAGICAL HISTORY.
Confederate General Who l.. His
Family in the War.

New York, Dec. 12.-The body of Con-
federate Brigadier General Herman
Bins has been found in Black Swamp,
four miles from Morristown, N. j. Ia
was known as the hermit of Wanong
mountain. For 35 years Bins has lived
a solitary life on the side of Succassun-
ma mountain. He had little to do with
anyone, and his retreat was far removed
from the nearest house. His cabin was
found in ashes by those who went to it
after the body had been identified.
Bins made his appearance on the
mountain in 1865. When .he first came,
he Wore a grey uniform and on it We're
the stars of brigadier general.
Ten Years after Bins settled on the
mountain, his life story came out through
no fault of his. VIM. Becker, veteran
of the Union army, who had occasion
to visit Atlanta in 1875, commenced an in
vestigation and found from the confed-
crate records that Herman Bins had en-
listed as a minor officer soon after Sump-
ter was fired upon. He rose rapidly and
at the close of the war had the rank Of
brigadier.
At the outbreak of the war Bins was a
well-to-do planter in middle Georgia.
Wlile he was in the army his two child
rem died. When Sherman marched to the
sea, cutting a gap through Georgia, and
leaving desolation behind, Bins home
was one Of the places Of which nothing
remained but ashes Mrs. Bins had fed
before the arrival of Sherman and Joined
the. refugees. Exposure and hardships
brought her to her death.
When he returned to his planta ton
he found the ashes of his home the
graves of his children and near them
the grave of his Wife, whom faithful
slaves had carried to the plantation and
buried. Gen. Bins ia once left, and un-
til Mr.. Becker informed them, his friends
did not know what had become of him.
No one knows how the old man came
to mis- death.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-12
Gala Day at Washington Over First Century
Of Seat Of Government bunting
and Parade.
MAGNIFICENT CELEBRATION
IDEAL WEATHER, DECORATIONS AND VAST CROWDS OF HAPPY
PE0PLE-A HOLIDAY FOR THE NATION-CIvIL AND
MILITARY REJOICING.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The national
capital is in gala attire today i'll eele-
bration of the one 'hundredth anniver-
sary of the establishment of the federal
government at Washington. Business
public and private. is suspended while
the president and his cabinet the senate
and house of representa- tives, the federal
judiciary, the governors of maly states
and territories and a great concourse Of
citizens and visitors Joined in the elab-
prate festivities Of the day. Perhaps
never again Will this generation witness
such a significant gathering of the heads
Of states.
One hundred years ago the transfer Of
the seat of government was made from
Philadelphia, the senate and house hold
previously selected by President Wash
lngton was taken possession Of by the
various branches of government, Presi-
dent and Mrs. Adams driving over from
plGol!c buildings added their share to the
Ing their sessions here for the first time.
For months Washington has bean pre-
pairing for fitting commemoration of
this interesting historical event. and the
celebration today is designed to bring
out the development Whicn century has
brought forth both in the capital and in
the nation.
From an early hour today the streets
were filled with an eager and expectant
throng. Pennsylvania avenue was a
blaze Of color from end to end, the busi-
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CHINESE QUESTION SOLVED
POWERS AGREED CLOSELY ENOUGH THAT ONLY DETAILS OF
SETTLEMENT REMAIN FOR ARBITRATION.

New York. Dec. IA special to the
World from Washington says: Herr Won
Hollebin, German ambassador, discussing
the Chinese situation, said:
"The Chinese question, so far as vital
issues are concerned, may be treated as
solved. The work of the powers in China
is now one of detail. Controversial ele-
ments and units must be grouped and
administrative functions must be more
secure Granting there is nothing left
for the Chinese union but careful labor
to ascertain the relative rights of all
parties concerned.
THE vital questions from now on will
be the disposition of the various treaty
rights and concessions. Germany
stands for open ports and free access to
the oriental trade. If new treaties are
negotiated, individually by the powers
with China or collectively by the con-
gress of ministers now in session at Pc
kin-other questions of detail and admin
istration may obtrude themselves. In
this connection each power will care
fully scrutiniZe the situation for it's own
interest. There is no reason, however.
to apprehend any disagreement. So far
as the relations of Germany and the
United States are concerned, it is only
to be said that they could not be more
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-12

cordial. The freedom of trade and inter-
course in the Philippines, encouraged by
the United States under the difficulties
at present existing, are an exceptional
guarantee and example against unwise
selfishness throughout the Orient The
sentiment so carefully fostered by Ger
tain interests that Germany is hostile to
American progress or trade is to be re-
gretted. The two countries have similar
policies of protection to domestic indus
tries and prosperity. In detail these in
terests may sometimes clash. Various
regulations of the customs and impera-
tive laws of the United States weigh
heavily upon German commerce. Amer
leans hold that the German laws regulat-
ing the Importation of meats to Germany
are detrimental of their advantage
These are necessary sequences of kind
red policies.
ION the other hand, the parcels post
facilities, the desir to maintain the Ger
man steamship lines profitably and a
kindly German desire to trade with the
United States, make the Atlantic COM
merce between the two countries pr.c-
tically reciprocal In such circumst tances
mischievous attempts may be ignored.
The trade world is not sentimental It
understands relative situations
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-12
VACCINATE A MILLION.
New York in a Paroxysm of Smallpox
Scare.

New York, Dec. 12.-In consequence of
the cases of smallpox which have oc-
Cured in this city lately, the demand
for vaccine virus by physicians. to use
IN their private practice, exceeds all de-
nlands in previous years. The corps of
Vaccinators sent out by the health de-
rartment has been increased and the
scope of their labors widened. After to-
day they will visit the better class of
apartment house and private dwellings,
up town and satisfactory proof must oe
presented to them that the necessary
precaution has been taken. If it has not
they will take it themselves. 1t is es-
timated that by the end Of this week
more than 100000 persons will have
been vaccinated in the borough of Man
haitian alone.
These measures are not intended to ere
ate alarm, but to allay it and the physi-
clans of the health department assert
with the most confidence that the result
of the present advice that all persons.
young and DID,, submit to vaccination
will be made entirely manifest in three
or four weeks.