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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
BANK ROBBERS ACQUITTED.
TWO RE-ARRESTED AND HELD
FOR AUTHORITIES ELSE
WHERE

Richmond. Va, Nov. 15.-In Shen-
andoah county court to-day. Edward
Carney, alias Hutch" John Butler
alias slim Jim, and Stuart b. Gray
alias "Scotty." charged with burglariz-
ing the Massanutten Bank at Stras-
burg, were acquitted, and Butler was
Immediately re-arrested on a charge
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
LEXINGTON.
FORTY INDICTMENTS FOR VIC
LATINO LIQUOR LAWS.

Lexington Va. Nov. 15.-Yiolators
Of the liquor iaws in the local option
county of Rockbridge are qualling,
The grand jury has returned about
forty indictments. and interesting de-
velopmcnts are expected.
Several stanton dealers have been
indicted for selling spirits c. o. D. and
a number of county residents for Civ
Ing away LIQUOR on election daY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16

of robbing the postofice at Rockaway,
N. j.. and Carney Is held for the Ten
nessee authorities. being wanted in
that State It Is said to complete a
term in the pententary.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
The Manlla Press cenaorat

CBy telegraph to Virgnian- Piiot.)
Manila, Nov. l5.-Thc censorship waa
removed to-day. General Macarthur,
however, has isscnd directions to the
cable companies ordering them to fur
nish him with copy OF all press dis
patches.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16

Some baking powders claimed to be cheaper.
They can be cheaper only if made from cheaper ma
ierias Cheaper - means inferior. To cheaper the
cost of article OF food at the expense OF its health
iulness as is done in alum baking powders is CRIME
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
FootbaIlln Richmond.
Especial to Virrinian- Pilot.

Especial TO Virginian- Pilot)
Richmond Va, Nov 15.-Hampden-
Sidney defeated Richmond College at
football here this afternoon by score
of "a to 0.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
DEATH OF c.. NJ. SMITH, OF
RICHMOND.
Especial to virgInian-Pnot.)

NEICNI"t % V IT 5 IIIItIII- I IIUt'I
University of Virginia, Nov. 15.-NIr.
G. NJ. Smith. of Richmond, Va, died at
the University lnfirmary early this
morning. Mr. Smith entered the Uni
versity this year and was quite
prominent man in Y. NJ. G. A. work
Although a new man. he had n wide
circle of friends, who mourn his death.
All work in the University was sus-
pended for the entire day, and the stu
dents in n body accompanied the re-
mains to the University Station.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
KANSAS CITY DELEGATES RETURN.
Criticisms on the Action OF the Various Del
aware Delegates at the Recent
Democratic Convention.

The Delaware delegates to the Kan
sas City Convention have returned
home and the Democratic State Com
mittee will now get down to work on
the hardest campaign that has ever
faced that party in this State. 1t is
thought that all the county committees
will give hearty cooperation with the
possible exception of New Castle
county, which is controlled by Chair
man Patrick Neary and other Anti
Bryanites, and the friends of John
Biggs, who are opposed to Willard
Saulsbury's Senatorial aspirations.
There has been also much criticism
of the action of various delegates to
the Kansas City Convention, says the
Philadelphia Public Ledger. Some
of the Democratic papers, especially
the EUery E'Uening, censure former
Congressman Handy for voting for
the free silver plank. Senator Ken
ney's inconsistency in voting in
favor of the anti-imperialism plank
Is also commented on at very great
length, for Mr.. Kenney voted for the
bill for purchasing the PHILIPPINE ISL
ands. John G.. Gray, who desires to
pose with former Congressman Handy
as the leader of the Bryan forces il
Delaware, is also coming in for share
of criticism for the stand he took OIL
the plank relating to trusts and mo
nopolies, because he is President O
the Delegate Corporation Company
which makes a special business OF Sc
curing charters for large companies
trusts and monopolies, furnishing res
ident directors for such concerns ant
seeing that they have an Office in thi
State.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
PRESBYTERIAN LAWN PARTY,
HELD WITH SPLENDID SUCCESS BY THE
SOCIAL COMMITTEE.
Given Under the Auspices of the Christian
EndeavOr Society Friday Evening at
the Home of Mrs. S. ]. Reynolds.

In line with the other lawn re-
ceptions given about town the past
two weeks, the one afforded by the
Presbyterian Christian Endeaver So
ciety on Friday evening, was delight
full in its every feature. 1t was given
under the auspices of the social COM
mittee of that society at the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel J. Rey-
nolds on South street In the rear of
this residence is large lawn which
under the mellow glow of many va
riegated Chinese and japanese Ian
terms, to say nothing of the moon, was
a scene most enchanting.
The guests were received at the gate
by the social committee composed of
Mr.. S. J. Reynolds, hostess, Miss
Mary LeFevre, acting chairman, Miss
Eunice Anthony and Miss Lucille Tay-
lor. Once received into the genial
hospitality of those good Presbyter-
ians, you were allowed to roam at will
over the lawn or to seek the coZy
corners so beautifully arranged by the
ladies. 1t is needless to say that the
occasion was one of pleasure greeting
throughout.
A novel entertainment was afforded
the company in the use of we'll
known proverbs. For instance, half a
proverb: can ounce of prevention
was written on a slip and passed to a
lady, and it was her pleasure to seek
the completion of this old time saying,
to be found in the possession of some
gentleman. If she found his slip to
contain: ''is worth pound of cure"
they were to spend a season of social
greetings together. A number of
proverbs thus dissected and divided
equally between the ladies and gentle
men, made the entertainment a most
delightfully."- one.
The Watkins Orchestra kept the
crowd in a lively mood with their ex
cellent music, and during the course
of the evening the refreshment com
mittee passed around cooling repast
of ice cold lemonade and cake.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
DEATH OF CHARLES T. JORDAN.
A Unique Character Who Lead a Hermit's
Life Near Our Marsh Lands.

Chas. T. Jordan died Wednesday
night, or at least was found dead in his
shanty, near Flemings Landing, next
day, sitting in chair. He was man
of harmless temperament and good ma
ture, but addicted to the habit of drink.
He rarely came to town that he did not
imbibe freely. Wednesday night on
reaching his home, he sank down in a
rocking chair. One of his habits was
to wear a handkerchief tied loosely
around his neck. In sinking down in
his chair, it is supposed that the hand
kerchief caught over the top of the
chair, and gradually sinking down,
produced slow strangulation, from
which he died. This was the verdict
of Coroner Knotts' jury. He was
65 years old. The interment was in
the Odd Fellows cemetery on Satur-
day, Rev. G. A. Hill officiating.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
IN HONOR OF MISS PETERS.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Harry Beck Entertain a
Company of Friends at Their Home

Mr.. and Mrs. f. Harry Beck de-
entertained a company of
friends at their home on Mt. Vernon
street, last evening, in honor of Miss
Caroline Peters, of Snow Hill, Md.
The evening was cool enough for in
door pastimes, during which Miss
Katherine Beckett gave recitation in
her usual pleasing manner, and Miss
Alice Beck and her brother, Edward
Beck, gave a piano and violin duett
with entertaining effect. After this
there was more or less chorus singing.
In the course of the evening refresh
ments were served.
Those present were: Miss Caroline
Peters, Snow Hill, Nd; Miss
Alexina jerks, Oak Lane, Pa; Mr.. J.
G. Mariner, Philadelphia; Mrs. NJ. O.
Benjamin and son Mr.. Oscar Benja-
min, Mrs. S. E. Mariner, Mrs. Edward
Beck, Mr.. E. &. Walls, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Il. Walls, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Beck, Miss Katherine Beckett, Miss
Edith Beck, Miss Bessie Curry, Miss
Anna Beckett, Miss Alice Beck, Miss
Lulu Beck, Mr.. Howard Jones, Mr..
Albert d. White, r. d. Hoffecker, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
PRINCIPAL MUST Be ELECTED
SCHOOL BOARD WILL CHOOSE SUCCESSOR
TO PRINCIPAL F. R. PLACE.
Over Thirty Applications Received by Secre-
tary Fowler to Date-ElectiOn Will
Take Place Monday Next.

Next Monday the Board of School |
Directors will select the teachers for
the ensuing year. There is no talk of
any change outside the Principalship.
There was much dissatisfaction among
the patrons of the school over the
school management under Principal
Place. Fortunately a way has been
opened for an easy solution of the diff
ficulty, much to the satifaction of the
Board. Just previous to Commence
ment, Principal Place was called home
by the illness of his mother, who soon
after he got home breathed her last.
Before his departure he informed one
of the members of the School Board
that he thought he had raised the
standard of the school and made enough
personal Improvements to warrant an
increase of sal lry for the coming year.
making this a condition of his return.
At meeting of the Board on Mon
day, July the 2nd, it was decided to
continue the principals salary at $500,
and ON motion the secretary was re-
quested to notify Principal Place that
his services were no longer wanted.
The Board effected a permanent or
ganization with W. E. Hall, president;
Rev. G. Ii. Hill, vice president, and
E. NJ. Fowler, secretary and treas
urer.
Secretary Fowler has, up to this
morning, received 30 or more applica-
tions for the principalship and the
choosing of one from the number will
be subject of serious consideration.
Some of the property owners in town
have advanced the idea that a gooC
principal cannot be secured at $500 pei
. annum and advocate an increase il
salary. Others think $500 enough, bu
, suggest that the principal be given an
} assistant to take one year of Miss Par
rott's room and one year of the princi
/ pals room at salary to be determines
a on by the Board, so as to allow tn
9 principal more time for efficient worl
in the higher branches and supervision
{ of the other departments.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
PROLIFIC YIELDS OF WHEAT.
Threshing Now an Important Industry With
Our Farmers in This Vicinity Some
Who Realized Good Results.

A chief feature of work on the farm
at this time is wheat threshing, with
yields beyond their highest expecta-
tions. The following are among those
who were fortunate in getting a ma
chine early: Walter o. Hoffecker 65
acres, 80 bushels per acre from one
field and 27t bushels from another;
Harry Slaughter from the farm of Jas
P. Hoffecker, ,3Ot bushels from 50 acres;
Geo. 7. Thompson 295 bushels from
II acres; Thos. Kirby 80 busehels from
% acres; E. Lower, 90 bushels from II
acres; G. r. Lofland, II bushels from
20 acres; 7. w. Cavender % bushels
from 40 acres; Jas. H. Roberts, p
bushels from 60 acres, and John W.
Roberts about the same in yield and
acreage. The most of the crops
were sold at 70 cents per bushel
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
DEATH OF MRS. J. E. CLAWSON.
WeII-KnOwn as a Former Resident of this
TOwn-Died at Her SOn-in-Law's.

The many friends of DIR. Jas. E.
Clawson will be panied to learn of the
death of his wife, Mrs. May E. Claw
son, which took place at the residence
of their son-in-law, Mr.. Albert B.
Roop, at Upland, Pa, Saturday morn
ing after protracted illness of several
weeks. She became a resident of
Smyrna when her husband settled
here to practice medicine in 1867 and
resided here until 1876, when they
moved to Philadelphia.
She formed many personal friend
ships while in Smyrna and has dearly
cherish their memory ever since. Her
whole life has been characterized by
dutifulness as a daughter in her
parental home in Carlisle, Pa, faith
fulness as a loving wife, and devotion
to the interests of her surviving family
of husband and five children, two
daughters and three sons.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
HENRY c. CONRAD FOR GOVERNOR.
His Republican Friends are Pushing His
Name to the Front as a Candidate
from New Castle County.

Since the recognition of the Union
Republican delegates at the National
Convention in Philadelphia, the rad
icals of both factions of the Republican
party have recognized more fully the
necessity of dropping party differences
and uniting on strong, conservative
men to fill the various State and county
offices that will become vacant this
fall. A vigorous campaign can and
must be waged in order to wrest the
State from Democratic control, and
the strength of our several candidates
will be measured very materially by
the lack of opposition to these candi-
dates from the opposing faction, or in
other words, in order that there may
be no opposing faction, we cannot load
up the ticket with partisans, no mat
ter what their qualifications. The
want to win" element of the party,
at whom the EUeniag Journal has been
believing in asinine fury, has become
the dominant element. Their goal is
not their own elevation, nor the over
throw of other Republicans who have
differed with them on matters relating
to the leadership of the party, but
rather, the success of a united party
and the absolute determination of
Democratic office-holders.
The Union men have not gloated
over their victory at Philadelphia and
their wisdom from undue celebration
of that event has greatly strengthened
their cause.
The most important State Office is
the Governorship and it is childish to
allow a difference on the Senatorial
question to give this honor to the
Democrats. If we make a wise and
conservative choice we can win, if we
make an unwise choice in selecting a
radical factionist we go down in defeat
as we did four years ago.
= There is not man in Delaware who
stands closer to the people than Henry
: G. Conrad, ESQ.,, of Wilmington. Mr..
Conrad is a man of commanding pres
ence and unquestioned ability. His
deep interest in the cause of education
and the generous disposition of his
time and talent in advancing this grea
: cause has endeared him to the people.
No man in the State has a larger &C
quaintance and no man in the Stat,
Q would be more acceptable to the voter
S of both factions. This was evidenced
> in the last municipal campaign by his
: election to the office of City Solicitor
e the only man elected by the Republi
cans in that campaign.
I His ability to address the people viii
y make his campaign a stirring one, an
e his knowledge of the people and hi
) deep interest in their welfare woul
n make his candidacy popular one an
o would, we believe, result in his elec
n tion. In the natural order of event
IS the nomination should come from Ne,
g Castle county, and in view of the fac
i that Wilmington has not named Coy
u ernOr since 1882 she ought to hay
IL that privilege now. All these reason
III seem to mark Mr.. Conrad as a ma
Ie who can win in the approaching can
d, paign, and should he be elected /
IL would prove credit to the State an
Is an honor to us all.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
MIDDLETOwN TRANSCRIPT" IN TROUBLE.
Seized by the Sheriff on the Claim of Mar
tin Burris, Who Holds Mortgage.

llU WHO u mUTtSdXCs
The plant of the Middletown Tran
script was seized Saturday by Deputy
Sheriff Lockerman of Townsend, on
the claim of Martin B. Burris, who
holds a chattel mortgage for $1700
against the place.
A few years ago the paper was
owned and operated by the firm of
Burris & Brown, the latter now post
master of Wilmington, and four years
ago they sold the plant to McKendree
Downham, who has been running the
paper since that time. The Tran
script has been established over 33
years. For the past few years it was
run as Dupont Republican organ.
Recently Mr.. Downham went to the
Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia
to undergo treatment for severe case
of dropsy. He left the paper in charge
of John H. Sehl with no cash to trana-
act business and not enough money
coming in to pay off the workmen. Mr..
Sehl decided to resign and gave notice
that if the proprietor did not give him
$135 that was owed for wages he would
put the place in the hands Of the con-
stable. Before doing this, Mr.. Bur-
ris appeared with the Deputy Sheriff
who demanded the keys which were
delivered to him, and the place was
closed
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Yield in Vicinity of CheswOld.

Wheat threshing has developed al
most phenomenal yields of wheat SO
far some of which we note William
Boyd near the Sherwood Mills, from 80
acres gets over 100 bushels machine
measure. John H. Carrow from 81 acres
gets 400 bushels. Jacob Wrench at
the Garrison Mills, from 8 acres $50
bushels. William S. Cantwell from 0
acres got 221 bushels. T. D. Garri-
son from "a acres got go bushels.
Il. Garrison from 80 acres got 857 bush
els, Harry Clark his neighbor, from 70
acres got 2O4O bushels. John H. Car
row from a 10 acre tomato patch which
he watched the threshing closely tai
lied 3O5 bushels. Surely with these
big yields and better prices the farmer
ought to smile.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
COMING PEACH CROP.
Expected to Give the Railroad Unusually
Large Business This Year.

Every station on the upper division
of the Delaware, Maryland and Vir-
ginia railroad is stocked with freight
cars, preparatory to the movement of
the peach crop, which will set in next
week. Several millions of peach bas-
kets have been distributed at various
stations, and it is expected that more
will be required, as the crop will ex-
ceed even that of 1873. On and after
August 1, fifty cars daily of peaches
will be shipped from Milford alone.
The buyers from Philadelphia, New
York, Boston and the West are now
coming in and making arrangement
for the loading and shipping of the
crop.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
SERMON TO MIZPAH WORKMEN.
Delivered by the Rev. Geo. L. Hardesty, of
Smyrna Circuit, Sunday Afternoon.

Smyrna Circuit, Sunday Afternoon.
About forty Workmen, representing
Mizpah Lodge, No. 16, A. O. U. W.,
of this town, drove down to Severson's
church Sunday afternoon, and were
given a special sermon by the pastor,
the Rev. G.. L. Hardesty. The rain
storm of the afternoon prevented a
large attendance and the women were
noticeably absent. However, the SER
vices were highly enjoyed. A Apleasant
feature in the music rendered, was the
tenor solo given by Mr.. J. Edwin
Hoffecker.
Rev. Hardesty gave his sermon to
the Mizpah Lodge delegation from
text taken from the Goth chapter of
Jeremiah's letter to the captives, the
7th verse: "And seek the peace of the
city whittier L have caused you to be
carried away captives, and pray unto
the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof
you shall have peace. The sermon
had special application to the excellent
order of United Workmen throughout
the world, in the reward, the peace
they would have in the beneficiary
work they were accomplishing, in
bringing peace and comfort to the
widow and orphans, left without sup
port to battle the world. The sermon
was strong and forcible, and left It's
impress on its hearers.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Accepted a Position In Easton.

Harry Raymond, who has been super
intending the factory of s. H. Levins'
Sons, at Leipsic, has accepted posi-
ton with Fl. j. Heinz & Co., Easton,
Md. 1t was with the deepest regret
shat Mr.. Raymond's many friends saw
him depart for his new field of labor.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
BLACKBERRIES A PROFITABLE CROP.
Growers Realizing Good Prices and Large
Shipments are Being Made.

Blackberries, like most small fruits,
has proved good crop this year. They
retailed last week at cents per quart,
some very fine ones cents. Several
hundred crates went up on the Str.
Brady on Monday, and about as many
half barrels of apples. In the trip to-
day, in addition to the miscellaneous
freight as above, was about 2, 900 bush
els of wheat.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Miss Bellman Adjudged Insane.

Miss Elizabeth Bellman, of Wyom-
ing, who was arrested in this town on
Saturday week and returned home, was
in Dover on Monday and so scandal
lied the town, as to be adiudged of un-
sound mind dy the Jail physicians and
sent to Farnhurst.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
TSCHUDY-.WATERS NUPTIALS.
MIR. Harry c. Tschudy and Miss F. Estelle
Waters Married at Noon To-day.

Mr.. Harry G. Tschudy, son of Mrs.
Henrietta w. Tschudy, of this
town, and Miss F. Estelle Waters,
of Philadelphia, daughter of Mr.. Will
liam E. Waters, were married at the
"Aldine" in Philadelphia to-day. The
Rt. Rev. Leighton Coleman, Bishop of
the Diocese of Delaware performed
the ceremony at high noon.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Drowned Near Woodland Beach.

Harry F. Sutton, of Wilmington,
was caught in the storm on the 4th at
Dan Baker Shoals, off Woodland
Beach, and drowned from the capsiny
ing of the boat. His two companions
were rescued.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Wilmington School Superintendent.

From seventeen candidates for the
office of superintendent of public
schools in Wilmington the Board of
Education chose Prof. G. w. Twit-
myer, of Bethlehem, Pa, after an ex-
citing contest. Supt. G. G. Tindal, of
this county was an active candidate.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
DELAWARE'S 1000 SHARES SUFFER.
Republican Savings and Loan Association, of
New York, in Hands Of Receiver.

New York, In Hands OF Receiver.
1t begins to look as if the citizens of
this State who put their money in the
Republican Savings and Loan Associa-
ton of New York, would get little in
return. A large crowd was present at
a meeting of the stockholders held in
Wilmington recently. Lawyers H. H.
Ward and VIM. Michael Byrne were
elected as proxies for the local stock
holders to secure what they could for
them. 1t is said there is about S13. 900
worth of assets in the State which can
be secured by the stockholders if the
worst comes. There were 1000 shares
of this stock held in this State.
Under the head of "Inexcusable In
competency, the Evening Journal of
Monday says: when the Legislature
passed the law regulating the business
of foreign loan associations in this
State, it placed them under the State
insurance commissioner and invested
him with executive and inquisitorial
powers. In his capacity as State in
surance commissioner, DIR. Edward
Fowler, of Laurel, has made dismal
failure in this particular respect. But
for his official incapacity the Delaware
shareholders in the Republican Saw
ings and Loan Association would be
protected in their holdings. AS it is,
DIR. Fowler has left them at the mercy
of this concern which has gone into
the hands of n receiver
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Sale of the Moore Property.

The property occupied by the late
Robert John Moore was sold by sheriff
Wharton on Saturday, the purchaser
being Isaac s. Joslin, of Maryland, =
the dwelling $40; the lot No. 2, $50;
and lot No. 3, $21.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
SEVERE WIND STORM SUNDAY.
Visited This Section and Wrought Some
Damage With Shade and Fruit Trees.

The shower that came with the fervid
heat at o'clock Sunday afternoon was
accompanied with blow, as is usual in
such changes. Fruit trees were some
what broken and few limbs from
shade trees in town, the most serious
being several of the larger limbs from
the top of shade tree at the residence
of Robt. d. Hoffecker, tumbling them
down in the yard and upsetting and
emptying an urn of flowers. The
damage looked more than it really was.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Sale of Bank Stock.

Five shares of Fruit Growers Ma
tional Bank stock, part of the estate of
the late J. Wesley Denney, was sold at
public sale Saturday. The shares were
bought by Jos. H. Primrose at $1O1
per share.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
Gang OF Youthful Thieves.

Dover has gang of youthful thieves
called the ''Dirty Dozen" They are
in age from 10 to II years old, and are
causing no little annoyance by their
burglaries.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-11
SALE OF MURPHY FARM"
Joseph R. Jefferson. of this Town, the Pur-
chaser, Will Improve II.

The actual purchaser of the murphy
farm" sold last week, was Joseph r.
Jefferson-111 acres for $1,755. After
the sale is confirmed in the fall by the
court, Mr. Jefferson intends putting it
under new fencing and thorough repair.