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Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

The new coat and suit department at
VIM. B. Megear's store is the largest
and best fitted south of Wilmington.
Mr.. Megear has returned from New
York and Philadelphia with complete
new stock for this department, includ-
ing tailor made suits, coats, furs,
skirts, walking skirts, wrappers,
French flannel annd silk waists, mus
lin underwear and underskirts. In
their notion department of this week
they are making a sale of sixty dozen
ladies regular made 25c hose at 15c,
or SOC per box, (half doz). 75c all-silk,
paragon frame umbrellas, assorted
handles, at 81. 4S, worth $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

If the Prohibitionists can get their
issues fairly before the assembly their
real fight is won in Kent county, so
they think. They also think that it
will not be difficult to get pledges from
the Assembly candidates in the vari-
ous Kent districts which are very
close.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

The new ushers and collectors ap-
pointed by President J. Frank Webb
for the ensueing four weeks are: Ush-
ers, A. M.-Elmer NJ. Webb, A. B.
Jester, J. B. Krusen, w. w. Wright;
collectors, W. F. FAIRIES, E. T. Porter,
j. l.. Truax, w. H. Fries. P. M
ushers, Calvin Boggs, Alfred Thigh
man, Harry Shapley, Ralph Stevenson;
collectors, A. D. Cole, w. L. Porter,
H. W. FAIRIES, A. G. Price. Prayer
meeting, Ralph Jefferson, Charles Sud
Ter. Charles Turner, Paul Tilghman.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

Joseph H. Primrose whose business is
a Heptasoph organizer takes him to
North Carolina, purposes taking up his
residence in that State and will sell
his effects here on the 10Th inst, as
per announcement in another column.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10
Smyrna, DeI.,

Wednesday Afternoon, Oct. 10, 1900
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

larger part OF yesterday uduo IL any |
thing but good show day, but there
was large audience at night. There
was general satisfaction with the Rhoda
Royal combination.
We have complaints from agricul-
turists of the rotting of both cOru and
fodder in the shock, and resulting from
the ten days of wet, funky weather
without wind, that has prevailed.
The Smyrna football team will play
next Saturday afternoon with the Con-
ference Academy team, at Dover.
Coach Robert Oglesby of Chester, is
to arrive in Smyrna on Fri
day.
Joseph H. Primrose whose business is
a Heptasoph organizer takes him to
North Carolina, purposes taking up his
residence in that State and will sell
his effects here on the 10th inst, as
per announcement in another column. |
The property advertised by Geo. NJ. |
Jones, Esq, trustee, to be sold at pub
lie sale on Oct. 25th, at the Delaware
House, this town-the home of the late |
W. S. Jones,-is a desirable one in
every way for a country home.
A "Wife Wanted Co." will be here
Monday night, Oct. 18th. Special
featur e, the Girl with the Auburn
HAIR" direct from Keith's Circuit.
Little Bill, the dancing wonder, and
Billy Tinsman, the A. o. A. NJ, u.
Prices 25 and 35c to everybody.
Miss E. G. Lattomus has very at
tractive window for the ladies. She
has opened large stock of new and at
tractive Millinery for the Fall fashions
that cannot fail to catch the eye of the
ladies'. Miss LattomIs has kept up
and even surpassed her reputation of
former seasons in this display.
If the Prohibitionists can get their
issues fairly before the assembly their
real fight is won in Kent county, 80
they think. They also think that it
will not be difficult to get pledges from
the Assembly candidates in the vari-
ous Kent districts which are very
close.
The Senior Glass of the Smyrna
High School met at the home of Miss
Emma T. Stevenson, Thursday even
ing, Oct. 4tb, and elected officers for
the ensuing year, after the business
was disposed of, the rest of the evening
was spent pleasantly in games, rea'
sonable hour the meeting adjourned.
The very humid warm weather o.
the past ten days had effect of rotting
and dropping from the trees the very
latest varities of apples. The apple
crop that promised such abundance a
week ago, is uedilJ oli SOhS' W
the contrary, the strawberry vines
have been making better growth thar
any time of the summer.
Mrs. Alexine Thompson, who wa
called to Dover early in July by tn
serious illness of her father, Samue
Wharton, Esq, whose death occurre
Sept. 2lst, is compelled by the be
reavement to take up her residenc
with her mother in Dover, and discon
tinue housekeeping in Smyrna. re
this reason she will sell her househol
effects next Saturday afternoon. Sc
advertisement.
In the schedule of speakers al
places for Democratic meetings
Kent, Smyrna is put down as 10
lows: Oct. 18th, (to-morrow evening
ex-Congressman J. Hamilton Lewe
of Washington State; Oct. 10th, eve
ing, Senator Joe Blackburn, OF ke
tuckv: Nov. 8rd. (the Saturday betoi
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

REwARD-A reward is offered for in
formation leading to the arrest and
conviction of the person or persons
who, maliciously with intent to injure
the steamer Hildegarde did throw sand
on the engine and otherwise tampered
with the machinery of said steamer
Hildegarde early Sunday morning last,
between the hours of one and five
O'clock.-C. B. RAYMOND, Sec'y, the
Farmers & Merchants Steamboat Co.
2+
The Wilmington Republican in a
passing review of the candidates who
attended the Reception meeting last
week in Wilmington, has the the fol
lowing in reference to one of our citi-
zen: "Walter o. Hoffecker, candidate
for Congress for the short term, is an
older man than a great many Will
mingtonians had given him credit of
being. He was seen by hundreds on
Wednesday evening at the rooms of
the Young Mems Republican reception
for the first time. He looks as if he
was made of the right kind of timber.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

The Senior Glass of the Smyrna
High School met at the home of Miss
Emma T. Stevenson, Thursday even
ing, Oct. 4tb, and elected officers for
the ensuing year, after the business
was disposed of, the rest of the evening
was spent pleasantly in games, rea-
sonable hour the meeting adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-10

The very humid warm weather OF
the past ten days had effect of rotting
and dropping from the trees the very
latest varities of apples. The apple
crop that promised such abundance a
week ago, is nearly all gone. On the
the contrary, the strawberry vines
have been making better growth than
any time of the summer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
UNDER THE JUDGES EYES.
An Alleged Theft I'm the Criminal
Court Room Yesterday

A daring theft is reported to have been
committed yesterday afternoon in Criminal
Court No. 2 during the progress of the
trial of several colored men on a charge
Of criminal assault. The alleged theft is
considered all the more bold because Of
the fact that II took place in the pres
ence of Justice Cole who was presiding
at the trial and within an arms length Of
more than one OF the United States deputy
marshals and court bailiffs who were in
attendance.
Among the attendants at the trial was
Attorney James E. Archer, who was seated
near the desk OF the clerk of court Hap.
pening TO glance at vacant chair, Mr..
Archer saw gold ring with a rare setting
on the seat He picked II up and showed
IL to several people whom he knew and
asked II they knew TO whom it belonged
The owner OF the ring could not be found.
After few minutes well dressed young
man who was sitting just behind Mt
Archer asked to be allowed to look at the
ring. without Hesitation the ring was
handed to him. and for a few minutes Mr..
proceedings OF the trial on hearing. forgot
about the ring and the young man to whom
he loaned it, When he turned to look for
the man, however, he had disappeared, and
with him the ring.
MIR. Archer stated that he believed he
would know the man to whom he loaned
the ring by sight, and will take steps TO
recover IT,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
AID FOR THE SIGHfLESS
The New Home for the Blind TO Re
ce:.re Help From the District.
A Hearing Before the Commissioners
observation-disclosures and Purposes OF
Officers The Local Authorities
TO AIIot n sum 10 Its support.

The Commissioners yesterday gave a
public hearing to the representatives, Of the
Aid Association for the Blind relative to
the preparation of contract between the
officers of the association and the municipal
authorities for the support of the INDECENT
blind Of the District In the home which
has recently been established in E Street
northwest. between Ninth and Tenth
Streets. The matter was brought to the
attention of the Commissioners last week
by Herbert W. Lewis, Superintendent Of
Charities, who suggested that portion OF
the fund for the poor be appropriated LOT
this purpose He also suggested that the
representatives of the home be given a
hearing. The board met at II o'clock and
the hearing was Immediately opened.
Those present were Mrs. A. G. Brackstt.
President; Mrs. A. U. Hunt. Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. Theodore y. Mclaughlin,
Financial Secretary; Major Richard syl-
yester. Treasurer and Mrs. s. g. w. Benla'
min. Mrs. c. NJ. Peoer. and Mrs. Mary
North, representing the association.
Mr. Lewis explained that the object OF
the meeting was the consideration OF the
rate to be charged by the association for
the care Of the dependent blind OF the
District. He explained that the availa-
biIity of place In which TO place the In
digent blind would help TO solve the prob
lem OF enforcing the laws and regulations
relating 10 begging upon the city streets.
II was told how the association have been
provided with a home at s15 Z Street.
Here they have suitable furniture, dishes,
linen, and all necessary utensils for house
keeping. The rate to be charged would
not, therefore, include the cost Of In
structing the inmates, but would be for
board and lodging only. Mr.. Cleayeland.
a blind lawyer from New England, has
rented rooms IN the building. and he pro-
poses 10 establish workshop for the en-
ployment OF blind people.
II was stated that the association has
a matron and a house committee, who
have charge Of the supplies for the home.
They said that although there have been
several applications for admittance 10 the
, home as many as ten persons can be
accommodated.
Major Sylvester told Of the trouble
given his department by the blind beg
ears on the streets. He said 1t was a
question of either driving them out oil
the city or into some home where they
will be taken care Of. He said 1t was the
intention to confine the relief 10 the resi-
dents OF the District only.
Mrs. Hunt stated that out Of the $50
blind people in the District about twenty
or twenty-five would be eligible TO the
home at once, and that S25 for each per-
son was considered fair rate. The Com
rnissioners approved OF such a rate, and
said they would have She attorney for the
District prepare form OF contract be-
tween the District and the association
for the care of these unfortunates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
FOR OCCUPYING THE FLATS.
Trespass Upon Government Lands
Being Investigated.

Several witnesses were examined yester-
day before the grand jury for the Dis
trict in connection with the charge of tres
pass made against +. E. Jackson q Co on
account OF their alleged illegal occupancy
OF certain property on the Potomac River
front which is claimed as the property Of
the United States Government. The par
ticular parcel Of land in question is part OF
what is now known as Potomac Park. the
reclaimed land along the river front which
has heretofore been known as the Flats. -
According to the decision of the Supreme
Court OF the United States in the Potomac
Flats case, all OF the reclaimed land along
the Potomac River within the limits Of
the District became the property of the
United States Government Soon after the
announcement of the decision Of the Su-
preme Court OF the United States the per
sons occupying any part OF this land were
notified TO vacats No attention was paid
to this order by the persons in actual pos
session, and il was determined by the Gov
eminent TO proceed against them in the
criminal courts Of the District. With this
object in view, the matter was turned over
10 the United States Attorney for the Dis
trict. and. after a careful examination of
the premises, the action begun yesterday
was decided upon as the proper mode OF
procedure
The witnesses summoned before the
grand fury yesterday were F c. Warman
John w. Averill. William e. Bell. Frank
King. David Wagner, and George Anderson
Other similar cases will be considered by
the grand jury during the present term OF
the Supreme Court for the District.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
How Henrietta Speier's Property Is
10 he Di.posed OF.

Three Wills were filed yesterday for pro-
bate That of Henrietta Speier, who died
on Friday last, is dated March p. 1899,
and provides for the following requests:
To her sister. Mrs. Ida Cans. OF PIG East
Fifty-seventh Street. New York. she leaves
all her jeNelry and furniture, and to Miss
Maggie Smith. a lady's bicycle. The
jewelry and furniture left to her sister is
valued at $3.50 and is insured in local
fire insurance company. The deceased also
directs that her sister Mrs. Cans. shall
make a suitable present to Christina kehl,
of ily / Street northeast
According to the terms Of the will of
May Mullan, dated January 3. 1900, her
nephew becomes the beneficiary of the
insurance on her life. The deceased also
requested that II she died in this city that
mass should be said for her at st.
Aloysius Church. and that her remains
should be removed TO Bomae Brae, the
home of her parents for burial. She also
directs that $40 shall be paid to the pastor
OF st AloysiTs Church, and that her per-
sonal effects should be given to the Sisters
OF the Poor A number of pictures and
pieces of jewelry are given TO the near
relatives of the deceased.
The will Of Ann Stacy Owens, dated
March 10. 1898. makes James T. ovens. a
nephew of deceased, sole legatee. lie is
also named executor of the estate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
' s,. the SAPOLIO s ';'' , s., s.
MISS uINKINs' AssAILANTs.
Ten Negroes on Trial for n brutal
AssPuIt


Ten colored men were put on trial yes
terday in Criminal Court No. charged
with assaulting Miss Dora Linkins near
the Street bridge over the James Creek
Canal on the night OF July 70, 1899. The
defendants are James Gray. Robert Pen
dleton, Frank Turner, Henry Ware, Ed
ward Crawford Lemuel Simms, William
Jennings, Joseph Mack, Howard Berry,
and George White.
On the night in question II is alleged
that Miss Linkins and a friend named
James Giles were on the X Street bridge
between 1890 p. m. and II p N. Pen
dleton and Gray. il is stated by Giles
and Miss Linkins. approached them, and
the former asked what time IT was. On
being told he then asked Giles if he had
any money, and then took hold of him.
Gray, Turner, and Ware, it is said, then
went to the assistance of Pendleton, and
together they robbed Giles OF s..
Gray and Pendleton were convicted of
the charge Of highway robbery, and the
other two were acquitted.
Miss Linkins was called by the Gov
eminent as sa witness in the case OF
criminal assault against the ten defend
ants. She stated that on the night In
question she was on the X Street bridge
with Giles when they were accosted by the
defendant Pendleton. She then went on
to tell as best she could of what took
place afterward While the four defend
ants named, who we're tried fer robbing
Giles. were overpowering him, the. others
dragged her from the bridge and off into
dark spot. There. she stated, four OF
the defendants, Pendleton, Turner, Mack,
and Ware, assaulted her. The defend
anti Y,aada In stand befQrg her
in the court room. and Miss Linkins iden-
tilted them most positively. She also
recognized the others as being present,
and told OF the part they took in the as
sault made upon her.
The testimony in the case was concluded
yesterday afternoon and the arguments 10
the Jury will be made this morning
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

The Congress Heights Citizens Association held
their regular monthly meeting in the old school
house at Congress Heights last night. After the
minutes Of the last meeting were read the reports
OF the standing committees were called for but
there were no responses. President Fraser asked
the chairman of thu entertainment committee for
report on the projected entertainment. 1t
was learned that progress had been made in Sc
curing hall for the occasion, and il was not
deemed advisable to make any arrangements until
the hall had b.en secured. After some discussion
the meeting -tiourned.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
4 Fire In the FIRST Ward.

Fire which resulted in very little damage
broke out about O'Clock yesterday morning n
the house Of Randolph Dcnham. sl7 Twenty
fIst Street northwest. The blaze originated
from the explosion Of a gasoline stove in The
kitchen OF the house. An alarm was sounded
from box 3li, and two companies Of the depart.
mont rt-spondcd. cNlinpIi.hing The hre
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

The Political Retrospect Of the Ninstsentb
Century was discussed last evening at the Second
Baptist Church Of this city by the Rev. W. H..
Brooks, pastor Of the Nineteenth Street Bspti,t
Church, and Rev. !. /. Thomas, Of the Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

lafayette Square Opera House Mrs Fiske in
Becky sharp" afternoon and evening
Columbia Ihcatre-stuart Robson an oliver
Goldsmith" evening
National Theatre William II. Crane in "A
Rich Mans SON." afternoon and evening
Grand opera House-l Vaudeville; afternoon and
evening.
Kernan's Lyceum Theatrc-'RoyaIr Burles.
queIs; afternoon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

Marriage licenses were issued Yesterday to Eus.
ticc &. Blake and Eva Z. Burrows; Melville Car
rick and Henrietta Brown; Ernest H. Cosby and
Mary B. Snyder. both Of Baltimore Md. George
county. Va; Harrl liobimoH and Fannie Weldon:
". r. Swccting and Mevi'a Callahan: Joseph q,
Brown and Cora u. Jackson. both Of Baltimore.
Md; Charles II. Cuuthcr and Mary Z. Cur -auIe,
b0tI Of Baltimore Nd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
Bunyadjan
For Constipation-
The Death Record.

The following deaths were reported to the
Health Office yesterday: Martha Becker, 90 years;
Henry C. Jenkins, y years; Elizabeth G. Cate,
e. years. Margaret Curran. 63 years; John u.
Paterson 81 wears; John innes, 81 years; George
Uorr 50 years; Joseph Robinson, 2s years; Nellie
Stycher, 25s years: Mary Walt, is years: Mamie
q Hobbs. IL years; George Dewey Anderson, 3
months; infant OF Sophie Waters, days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

debate ON the single tax question. drew
large crowd to the Marcabec Temple last night.
Maurice Pechin presented the arguments IN favor
of the measure. and T. r. Magic took the mega
ably delivered and listened to attentivcy by the
audience.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
Meath o,Dr Matthew 4. booth.

Dr.. Matthew A. Booth, well'known citizen OF
Newport. Del died in this city at the resi-
denee O. his son, EdwI H. Booth. Of the War
Department yestcrds. morning, in the eighty
drst wear Of his age. The deceased was a graduate
al Winchester Melical College, Va, and was an
acting assistant surgeon at Hammond General
Hospital during tbs Of the rebellion lie
was aierward superintendent q public schools for
Caroline county. Maryland. and physician to the
almshouse Tor Number OF years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
A Petition in bankruptcy

John +. King. who states his occupation
to be that OF plasterer. yesterday filed
petition in voluntary bankruptcy. lie
states his liabilities TO be 81, 549 his as
sets s2275. $4,000 OF which consists OF
omen accounts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
Charged Win pet,, Larceny,

James IIill, twenty-five years Of age, living
in Benning Road northeast placed under
arrest yesterday afternoon, charged with petty
larceny. He il said 10 have assisted in the theft
o. 4 woodsplitting machine from James q. Car
ter N lumber dealer, corner Tenth and Water
Streets southwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
Oh. - gimes
WEDNESDAY. January q. loo
The Weather Indication,


Fair Wednesday. with lower temperature and
iresh northerly winds; increasing cloudiness with
rising temperature.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.


@. A Camalier. residing at 1lI7 sixth Street
northwest, reported last night that his hous.
had been entered during Monday night and three
coats, an umbrella, and two dozen silver spoons
stolen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
THE sun AND MOON

Lowest temperature, a m...................2 81
Highest temperature, 1 p. m.................Gi
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
DuH's Pure
Matt WhEskey
Dissolution of the National Fenc,bies
forcdSe.

The last meeting Of the famous National Fen
cibles was held in the Centre Market Armory lass
night The business affairs Of the organization
were discussed and statement made by the
committee finances showing that the bills
Of the company had been paid The committee
was composed Of five members. and the meeting
last night was the formal disbandinG OF the
social organization. They were mustered out OK
the National Quart several weeks ago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

A special esnmi!iation will be held by the Civil
Service Commission this week 10 fill the vacancy
in the medical staff Of st. Elizabeth Asylum,
caused by the deAth Of Dr. \. 49, wilmer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

Heurieli's beeTa find their way into the best
houses. As a pure beer, NasTzan. Senate. and
Lager have 10 equal. and are always in high
favor. Phone G3I. Arlington Bottling Co, for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
MRS. KING DIES SUDDENLY.
An Attack of Heart Disease In n
Drug Store.

:. Mrs. Charles W. King, whose home was
at the stratford. corner of Fourteenth and
Sheridan Streets northwest, died suddenly
In Gentner's drug store at the .corner of
Fourteenth and U Streets northwest about
1880 o'clock Monday night. Death is
thought TO have been due TO heart disease.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

High tide ................l:lj AN and 80 I. NJ
Low An. and 6 80 T. NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

Sun ses......7:l2 AN sun sets.......5:loP Pm
Moon Tlses.............. Moon 90 4 NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24

PHASES OF TIE MOON FOR JANUARY.
New list and 3Oth Full ............. 18th
First quaries.......s;h Last quarter. 9gd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-24
SCOTS EMULSION


with Hypophosphiies is three times as effective
as Codiiver Oil. Soc and 81. All druggists.