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The courier., 1901-11-16

lorce OF private constables that new
paymaster whom they did not know
by sight was ordered off the premises
the other day. because he could not
give the password. although in his hand
he carried big box of pay envelopes.
When Mrs. Jack visits the palace, con-
sternatiOn follows in her wake. The dec
orators and the lesser artisans quake,
for she is more than likely to order.
with an imperative wave of the hand.
that their work shall be ruthlessly torn
down, to be done over more to her lik-
ing. AS she grows less youthful she
is getting more and more of a martinez.
The only person who appears to give
the lady entire satisfaction is her pro-
tege. George Proctor, the little pianist,
whom she has kept chained to her side
longer than any of her earlier CON
quests. He grows sadder and more
pallid as the months go by, besides
looking ineffably bored" Society is so
provincial in your city and in mine that
it is stimulating to hear about the
ecCentricitieS of the Opulent in large
cities
Letters from Washington announce
the very great disappointment of So
Ciety people there because of the recall
of Minister WI Ting Fang. Minister
Wu was very willing to be agreeable.
He enjoyed Americans and they en-
joyed him. The Old old bouquet of
pOlitenesS. the breeding of a Chinese
gentleman. which it has taken more
than fifteen centuries to ripen, made
him willing to please and to be pleased.
He did not go about with projecting
elbows, sure to be dislOcated in an
to be dined or lunched or to speak. He
made some bad breaks, particularly the
one about the certain amalgamatiOn of
the American races, but then he did not
remember that we think we have dis
covered that white people, not yellow
or black people are the chosen ones.
Being neither black nor white himself,
but lovely neutral tint he, doubtless,
thought we would not mind being a
shade less fair. Mrs. WI has just land
ed in San Francisco with three interest
ing young debutantes belonging to the
Chinese nobility Their wardrobes are
The courier., 1901-11-16

She-Was papa kind To you?
He-Oh. very considerate. After he
got through with me he rang for an
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
DELAWARE PRESS ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting Held Monday at Dover
Theodore Townsend REFLECTED Presi-
dent for Another Year.

The annual meeting of the Delaware
State Press Association was held at
the Capitol Hotel Dover, Monday.
Newspaper men were present from all
over the State and participated in the
meeting. These officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President, Theodore Townsend. Mil
ford Chronicle; first vice-president.
W. j. Hoffman, Evening Journal; sec
ond, Thomas F. Dunn, Dover Index;
third, Edwin r. Paynter, Delaware
Democrat; secretary and treasurer.
Frank NJ. Jones, Sussex Journal.
Edgar L. Haynes of the Morning
News, Wilmington, was appointed
chairman of the new executive COM
mittee, the other members being G. J.
Freeman, New Era; W. F. Metten.
Every Evening; A. A. Bateman, State
Sentinel; r. d. Hoffecker, Jr., SMYRNA
TIMES.
A Legislative committee was ap-
pointed to prepare measures for the
protection of the newspaper men in
the pursuit of their lawful business.
This committee is composed of the fol-
lowing members; William f. Metten,
Every Evening, Wilmington; Har-
RE I. Price, The Morning News, Will
mington; A. A. Bateman, State Sen
tinel, Dover; Robert G. Houston,
Sussex Republican, Georgetown;
Frank M. Jones, Sussex journal.
Georgetown.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
PURCHASED BUSINESS IN EASTON.
J. R. FARRELL Enters the Merchantile Business
With Which He was Formerly Connected.

Mr.. j. r. farrell, who for several
years has been one of Smyrna's highly
esteemed citizens, left last week to
take up business in Easton. Md. He
has bought out half interest in the
firm of HOllingsworth & Nickerson,
general merchants, to be known in
the future as the firm of FARRELL & Hol-
hngsworth. Mr.. FARRELL was formerly
connected with the business which he
has just resumed, when it was run
under the name of FARRELL, Nickerson
& Cox in 1876 and later as Jalrell &
Nichols in 1885. He thus continued in
business until 1898 when he moved to
Smyrna and built the large shirt fac
tory industry which he recently sold
out to Messrs. Edwin and Clarence
Prettyman.
There is general regret in losing Mr..
FARRELL and his estimable family from
our midst, and in leaving town they
go with the best wishes of their MANY
friends. Mr.. FARRELL has entered per-
manently upon his duties, but Mrs.
FARRELL and daughter, Miss Adah, will
not move to Easton until the latter
part of next month.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
ROBBERS ENTER SMYRNA STATION.
Unsuccessful Attempt at Blowing Open the
Safe, the Fourth Time it Has Been
Tempered With Recently.

Shortly after midnight Monday
evening, robbers effected an entrance
through a window at the Smyrna Rail
road Station, and though they made
desperate attempt to blow open the
safe, their efforts were fruitless so far
as booty was concerned. A noise
something like a muffied explosion
was heard by some residents in the
nelghborhOOd about one o'clock, but
as there was no second report nothing
was thought of it at the time. The
burglars had badly wrecked the safe,
the outside door being completely
blown off. But the most coveted
part, the department where the money
was secured, could not be entered.
The burglars left without a clue, al
though there is ground for suspicion
that it was done by some local parties.
This makes the fourth time recently
that the p. W. & B. Railroad Station
has been entered, and the safe tam
pered with, but at no time was money
stolen. The safe had only been back
from the repair shop about month.
Railroad authorities are investigator
the matter.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
MRS. FRANCES ANN HILL DEAD.
Was the Widow of the Late Col. Robert
Hill and Passed Away Sunday Morning
After a Lingering Illness.

Mrs. Frances A. Hill, widow of the
late Robert Hill, died at her home in
this town on Sunday morning. She
had been in bad health for a wear or
more, and her death was not a surprise
to the community, which held her in
high esteem. Her circle of acquain-
tances has ever been a choice one
while her life has been one of large
liberality of spirit.
Her maiden name was Frances Ana
Cummins, daughter of Marie Dur
borrow aud George Cummins, who was q
brother of John Cummins, the father
OF the well-knOwn family of that name.
She was a sister of Miss Sarah Cum
Minis, who left 9 fragrant name for
benevOlences and kindly qualities of
heart, and also of Rt. Rev. Geo. d.
Cummins, the first Bishop of the Re
formed Episcopal Church
Mrs. Hill was born and reared Ia
this community and has lived here the
most of her life. She leaves four
children-RObt. H. Hill, VIM. Geo
Hill, of this town; Mrs. Rowland Cox,
who lives at Plainfeld, n. j.; Mrs. n
F. Wilds, of Washington, d. C.
The remains will be inferred this,
afternoon in the family lot IL St Pet
er's Episcopal cemetery, Bishop Cole
man and Rev. NJ. L. Poffenberger, Of
ficiating.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
PROVISION FOR STATE VETERINARIAN.
More or Less Debate Concerning Bill Now
Before the Legislature.

The Senate Monday recommitted the
Senate bill providing for the appoint
ment of a State veterinarian. This
action was taken after the defeat of
amendments reducing the salary from
81, 200 to 5000, and the expense account
from $500 to $3.50. Mr.. Knox said the
State could not get good veterina-
ran for that amount of money.
Messrs. Brasure, Clements, Hart, Har-
rington, McNulty, Slaughter and
Wright upheld the action of the COM
mlttee which suggested the amend
ments, and opposed recommitment.
An attempt will probably be made to
compromise ON a salary of $780,
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program OF Friday Afternoon as Reported
by Ayres ]. StOckIy.

The following program was rendered
by the Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School last Friday afternoon:
:, Reading-"Parso Jigeniaw's Surprise" "-
Essay Winter and Winter S;ports"-
Miss Muriel Janney.
- Recitation-,"Th Railroad Crossings"-
Baynard Fowler.
Reading-"Mr. Martins Eye William
Kirby. -'''''
Essay 'Study"-Miss Edna Armstrong.
o. kecitation-"Jacob Gray"-Miss Edith
"Tommys First Smole"-Miss
Lulu Robinson.
Essay-'A Day in SCHOOL, r'-Laey Hard
Speakman. '''''''
The Paper-By the editor, Leste. yoss.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
SMYRNA LANDING HAS 4 BOON.
Z. c. VOss and Edward Farrell Purchase Prop
eaties and Business Interests Grow.

Fishing industry, steamboat busi-
ness and employment in Prices ferti-
hzer works, besides work in season bv
j. B. COunselman & Co.'S large cannerv
have combined to make Smyrna Land
lug prosperous.
E. c. Voss has purchased from the,
Jerman heirs house and lot and has.
erected a storehouse where can be
bought the various articles needed bv
by residents of the Landing.
Edward Farrell has also purchased
through COsgriff X Beck a property.
and the Smyrna Building and Loan
Association has two applicants for
property there.
For a small place this shows consid-
cradle progress and no doubt the
place will continue to grow and with
the addition of more industries prob
able, there will be demand for more
desirable buildings at Smyrna Landing.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
SMYRNA TOWN cOUNcIL MEETS.
But no Business Was Transacted Outside of
the Allowing of a Few Bills.

The Town Council held its regular
session last Friday evening with all
present except President Robinson,
The affairs of the present administration
is now nearing a close, there being
only two regular meetings before the
Municipal election. As is customary
an adjourned meeting will be held to
settle unfinished business.
The meeting Friday was presided
over by E. NJ. Fowler, presi-
dent pro tem., and the following bills
were read and allowed: J. E. Carter.
work, $22.65; McClenahan & Co.,
stone, $2S.05, and John p. Hudson,
lumber, SO. SO; total $5S.66.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
MAIL CLERK LONG ARRESTED.
Suspected Of Tampering With Package and
Letters Under His Care-HeId in Bail.

Henry Clay Long of Lewes, a rail
way mail clerk who has had run be-
tween Lewes and Philadelphia was ar
rested at noon yesterday on suspicion
of having abstracted numerous regist-
cred letters and packages from the
mails. When he entered the mail car
at Lewes on a northbound train he
was placed under surveillance by Post
Office Inspectors Maxwell and Owings,
who also boarded the train and caused
his arrest by the marshal after reach
ing Wilmington.
The inspectors have recovered 81 re-
gistered packages which have been
opened and found that the contents had
been removed from all except four.
They also found about bushel of cffi-
clal and other letters. Long was held
in 81, 500, bail for a hearing before
United States Commissioner Smith in
Wilmington this morning.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
ROSS CONTESTING FOR HIS SEAT.
Senate Committee on Elections Opens the
ROss-McNuIty Contest Case.

Much interest was centered in Dover
Thursday, in the contest of Howard
d. Ross, the young Wilmingtonian,
who is contesting for the seat now oc-
cupied by Senator Francis j. McNulty.
The case was taken up by the Senate
committee on elections, which is COM
posed of the following members:
Messrs. Knox and McFarlin, Regular
Republicans; Slaughter and Hart,
Democrats, and Pennewill, Union Re-
publican.
The claim on which Mr.. Ross bases
his contest is that 2O6 persons were
deprived from voting 10 the South
Wilmington district because of a row
among the election officers, who closed
the polls early in the day. Of this
number 1856 will swear that they would
have voted for Ross, which will alter
the result in that district.
The contest may continue for several
days.
The contest will be taken up to-
morrow before the committee, in
Wilmington. The men who say they
would have voted for Ross are to ap-
pear before the Legislative Commit
tee.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIABLE.
Society of the Presbyterian Church Pass an
Enjoyable Evening on Thursday.

The Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavors of the Presbyter-
ian Church gave an enjoyable social
on Thursday evening in the Sunday
School room at the Church. The guests
were informally received by Mrs. J.
l.. Estlin, Mrs. S. J. Reynolds, Mrs.
j. W. Watkins, Miss Mary LeFevre
and Miss Eunice Anthony.
Pleasant entertainment was afforded
in trying to designate different guests
by their "noses" as outlined in pro-
truding them through slit in sus
pended white sheet. Another amuse-
ment was given. Eighteen names
consisting of Thanksgiving dinner
were written on a blackboard and
cards and pencils passed among the
guests, the object being to study out
the full menu. A number guessed
the full list correctly. Rev. J. l..
Estlin also read selection much to
the entertainment of all present.
The evening was thus spent in social
pastimes after which refreshments
were served.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
WANT Apr OPRIATION INCREASED.
Delaware College meteorological Laboratory
in Need of More Funds.

DIR. Z. w. Cooper, who is president
OF the State Board of Health, and Pro-
lessor f. ID. Chester, of Delaware Col
lege, was summoned before the COM
mittee on revised statutes Thursday
by Chairman Theodore F. Clark and
made an exemplifcation of the work
of the State archaeological Labora-
tory at Delaware College, which wants
an increase in annual appropriation to
$500.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
SUCCESSFUL COMEDY BY
CAST OF SMYRNA TALENT
DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL AFTERNOON AT THE
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
A COmedietta in Two Scenes Entitled "YOlng
DR.. Devine" CreditlbIy Reproduced by
Smyrna Talent Friday Afternoon.

The lnclement weather of Friday
afternoon kept many away who posi-
bly, would have been present at the
Twentieth Century Club meeting, but
despite this fact there were a goodlv
number in attendance The rules of
the club were suspended on this Oc-
caslon to allow the men of town the
privilege of being present. The princi-
pie feature of the afternoons program
was drama entitled Young DIR. De-
vine, which was most creditablv rem
dered by cast of young ladies of the
club. The entertainment was in charge
OF Mrs. f. E. Postes, chairman of the
Art and Drama Committee, and Mrs.
j. W. Clifton, chairman of the Social
Committee.
The play was a cOmedietta in two
scenes representing a school-roOm in
Hillside Seminary on a rainy Satur-
day morning. The girls had been filled
with spirit of cnnui and were wonder
ing how they would spend the day
when "Rebecca" Miss Gertrude
SMITH, who had been out holding cor
versatiOn with the MADAM" " principal
Of the seminary Miss Eunice An
thony), re-enters and informs the girls
there is an epidemic of small pox in
the village and that young DIR. Fran
ces Devine Miss Alyce Spruance),
handsome and unmarried would be out
that morning TO vaccinate them. This
announcement set all tongues agog,
and the girls began to discuss
their special charms for captivating
him. Since there was no train return
ing to the city until six that evening,
the girls calculated they would have
plenty of good sport with the doc
tor. He is ushered into the presence
of the girls by the madam and seeing
the young Doctor" to be lady
physician, the girls are overcome with
such astonishment that DIR. Devine at
once goes the round, prescribing for
their different indispositions. and leav-
ing the vaccination for future date.
The Joke was let out when 'Grace"
Miss Mary LeFevre) said: eff we had
carefully examined the card, we would
have found it DIR. Frances instead of
Francis; what difference one little
vowel makes"
The cast of character was as follows.
"Rebecca," the monitor ~ Miss Gertrude Smith
Elizabeth, who 10 restless.
...:.................... Mrs Harry .. TschudV
Marie who writes ... ....,... Miss Eba q Wilds
Grace, who also writes........ Miss Mary LeFeyre
"kose, who always wants to know ........
Bertha Smithers
Laura " who conjugates TO love" in English
ana Latin........ ..., Miss Helen Waters
Madam, the principal. 49,. Miss Eunice ANTHONY
Dr. DeVlne, fema physician.
Miss Alice Spruance
After the play the program for the
afternoon was concluded as follows:
Quartette-"Cotton Dolly" Mrs. Coyerdale
Miss Eba Wids, Mias Laura Bell Miss
Mary LeFevre.
musIelal NoteS ......... Mrs CoVerdAle
Reading Managing Husband" ".........,.........
Bertha Smithers
A short season of social greetings
followed, during which light refresh
ments were served.
The program for Friday Feb 1st.
will be in charge of the Home
Science" committee, Mrs. J. A. Hof-
fecker, chairman.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
Bachelors Will Give a Drama.

The young men cf the Bachelors
Band are rehearsing for home-talent
drama to be given in the Smyrna
Opera House on the evening of Feb
ruary the 18th. The proceeds will go
toward buying new instruments for
the band.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
MISS NETTIE TScHUDY ENTERTAINs.
Delightful Evening Company Giveu 10 Honor
of Miss Ethel CarscaIan of PHILADELPHIA.

Delightful Evening Company Giveu 10 Honor
of Miss Ethel CarscalIan of PhiIadeIp Iphia.
Miss Nettie Tschudy entertained a
number of friends at her home, corner
of South and Union street, Monday
evening was spent in Progressive
Whist" after which some music was
rendered by the talent present. Re-
freashments were served in the course
of the evening.
Those present were: Miss Ethel
Carscallan, Philadelphia; Miss Flor
ence Foster, DIR. and Mrs. J. Allan
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c.
Tschudy, Miss Cora Tschudy, Miss
Nettie Tschudy; Mrs. H. W. Tschudy
Mr.. John P. LeFevre, Mr.. Hirons
Denney and Mr.. Clarence B. Ray
mond.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
EndeavOrers to Give a Social

The Christian Endeavor Society of
Asbury NJ. E. Church will give a
Social in the Lecture Room of the
Church on Thursday evening February
the 9TH. Aprogram of interest is being
arranged.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
UPSET INTO A DEEP DITCH.
Uncomfortable Experiences Of Edgar Spruauce
and Joseph Thompson Last Week.

A week ago while driving from Clay
ton to Smyrna, blinded by the light at
Ewell Church, Edgar Spruance drove
into ditch, upsetting the vehicle and
narrowly escaping serious accident.
The following evening, Joseph Thomp-
SON. living near town, met with a sim
lar experience at the same place.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
"BOx Social" at Brenford.

The Young Ladies will give BOX
Social in the Brenford school house
this evening. Preparation las been
made to make it an enjoyable affair.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
wICKERSHAM MADE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
Appointed by Governor Hum to Serve at
the Head of His Staff.

Governor Hum has announced the
appointment OF I. Pusey Wickersham,
formerly Colonel of the First Regi-
ment, to be adjutant. The new Gen
eral Is well-known in military and
business circles in Wilmingtong con-
nected with the American Leather
Company. He Is 40 years old, and
Joined the National Guard in 1877,
serving as private, corporal, sergeant,
and all the intermediate grades to
colonel. He was the colonel of the
regiment during the war with Spain,
and was discharged, at his own re-
quest, on September, 1897.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30
PROTRAcTRD MEETINGS CLOSED.
Asbury NJ. E. Church and the Presbyterian
Churches Have But Few Additions.

The meetings at the M. e. Church,
closed last week, that at the Presby-
terian Church, the week before. Both
churches had small additions, but not
what the pastors had hoped for.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-30

A short season of social greetings
followed, during which light refresh
ments were served.
The program for Friday Feb. 1st,
will be in charge of the Home
Science" committee, Mrs. J. A. Hof
fecker, chairman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-11-19
Organ Grsndsr.. WOES.

The street organ grinder is sad
and disseminated man, and spends
part of his transplanted Italian life
swearing gently and melodiously to
himself at his new enemy, the fly
screen man. To the layman 1t would
appear that spring ought to be
synonymous with prosperity and pen
MES to the organ grinder, but it is
not. Business is getting good now?"
was asked of one who has whole
feet of rag timers" out in the resi-
dence districts. His description of the
condition of trade is not fit for literal
reproduction in family newspaper,
but in effect it was that the modern
fiy-screen is a delusion and a snare.
The women, in particular, he de-
clared, would sit behind fly screen
beside an open window, listen to all
the pieces the organ contained, and
then quietly retire without the organ
man even getting glimpse of her.
In the days before fly screens were
invented it WAS no trouble to toss a
penny out of the open window, and if
the window was closed few women
had the effrontery to open it and
then fail to contribute to the mu-
sician.-Chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-11-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To the Administrator of the Estate OF Adolph
Bolet deceased. and the heirs and assigns Of
said Adolph Bolet
You and each OF you are hereby notified that
have during each of the years 1906 1sG-is9S-
1899 and 1900 expended three hundred dollars In
labor and improvements upon the Vishnue lode
situate on Custer Mountain, in Yankee Fork
Mining District, Custer county, State of Idaho,
the location certificate OF which is found OF rec
ord in Book A, page 1856 in the ofice OF the Re-
corder OF said county.
That have during each OF the years lS98-lS97
-is9e-lS99 and 1900 expended one hundred dol
lars In labor and Improvements upon the
Montezuma lode, situate on Dickens Hill, In
Yankee Fork Mining District, Custer county,
State OF Idaho, the location certificate OF which
is found of record in Book A, page a. in the
ONCE OF the Recorder OF said county.
That have during each OF the years 1906 1897
-lses-is9e and 1900 expended one hundred dol
lars In labor and improvements upon the Wish
nue. Extension lode, situate on Custer Noun
tain, In Yankee Fork Mining District, Custer
county, State OF Idaho, the location certificate
OF which is found OF record in Book b, page 324,
In the office of the Recorder OF said county.
Tha. have during each of the years iS96-1S%
1893 1900 and 1900 expended one hundred dol
lars in labor and improvements upon the
Eureka lode, situate on Custer Mountain; in
Yankee Fork Mining District, Custer county,
State OF idaho, the location certificate Of which
is found OF record In Book O, page 6O7, In the
ofiice OF the Recorder of said county.
In order TO hold each of said claims under the
provisions OF section 1924 of the Revised Stat
utes of the United States and the Amendment
thereto approved January % 1880, concerning
annual labor upon mining claims, being the
amount required to hold said claims for the
period ending December 3lst, 1900, and the
years 1896, 1897, 1893, 1890 and 1900
And II within ninety days after the publica-
ton, you fail or refuse 10 contribute your pro-
portion Of such expenditure as CO owner
which Is 100000, your interest in each and all
OF said claims will become the property OF the
subscriber, your oo-owner who has made the
required expenditure by the terms of said
Section. JOHN MULLEN.
Custer, Idaho, July 8th, 1901.
First publication July 10th, 1901. VIA.