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Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
WILMINGTON CONTEST wITHDR4wr
SOSS Abandoned Fight for McNuty's Seat
Because of Alleged Fraud.

Howard D. Ross Saturday announ-
ced that he had abandoned his contest
Iof the seat of Francis j. McNultv
democrat, who was elected TO the
0tate Senate from the Second District
OF Wilmington. The decision af Mr.
hoss was due to the revelation Of
john d. Goodwin, Jr., one of his wit
nesses before the Senate Comittees on
Elections. Goodwin testified that
bogus affidavits had been made to sun
port Mr.. Ross claim, and that there
was an attempt to get him Goodwin
away SO that he could not testify.
Mr' Ross in his letter giving up the
hight says he learned with surprise and
regret that he had been grossly de-
celved in relying upon evidence which
until the last few days he had assumed
was correct.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
W. C. T. U. DEVOTIONAL MEETING.
Held at the Home Of Mrs. John cOsgrlff on
Monday Afternoon.

The monthly devotional meeting of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held at the home of Mrs.
John Cosgriff Monday afternoon. Feb
4th, with Mrs. E. @. Sunfeld as
leader. At the close of the helpful
service, an interesting business meet
ing was held consisting with other
items, of the appointment of Mrs.
Corkran superintendent of Narcotics.
and arrangements for several plans of
work for The near sutare.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
NEARLY DROWNED WHILE SKATING.
Raymond Robinson and His Sister Miss lydia
Fall In Lake Como and are fierOicalIy
Rescued by Helping Hands.

Miss Lydia Robinson and brother
Raymond Robinson had a narrow es-
cape from drowning last Saturday
afternoon while skating on Lake Como.
They were moving toward the head
OF the Lake, away from where the
rest OF the skaters were congregated.
When they had reached about half wav
they decided to turn back, and had
barely turned around when without
any warning the ice gave away. Mr..
Robinson pushed his sister forward
and In her fright she would have fallen
under the ice head formost had il not
been for his presence of mind in catch
ing her around the waist. He manfullv
held her until their cries for helpwere
answered.
Oswald Denney and James Moore
were skating in close proximity and
went to their assistance. Their rescue
from drowning was much enhanced
by the thoughtfulness of Mr.. Robin
son who saw that his sister was taken
care of first.
The affair caused much excitement
and for the time being had tendency
to break up the skating. In the even
ing however a number enjoyed
Moonlight Skating Carnival"
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
SPRINGS--DAVIS NUPTIALS.
MISS Reba Maberry Davis, Daughter Of Iir.
and Mrs. James F. Davis of BrenfOrd b..
comes the Wife of W. Lee Springs.

AT one O'Clock yesterday afternoon
IN the beautifully decorated home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Davis of Bren-
ford, their daughter, Miss Reba NJ,
Derry, became the wife of Mr.. William
Leonldas Springs. The contracting
parties are well-known in this vicinity
ana number from Smyrna attended
the ceremony.
Inc bridal party stood under can
opy of smilax and white carnations
as Mrs. Marion COverdale of Smvrno
the organist, softly played ''Oh Prom
lse Me, ~ the Rev. c. Rollins Smith
pronounced the words which made
them man and wife.
Miss Beatrice Davis of Camden. \
D., was maid of honor and Mr. + T.
Bahnson of Salem, North Carolina
best man.
The bride was becomingly gowned
IN white crepe de chene trimmed with
Duchess lace. She carried brides
roses. The maid of honor was ettirod
IN lavender silk with satin trimmings
and gloves to match. She carried La
France roses.
A sumptuous collation. followed the
ceremony, during which the bride and
groom received the hearty congratu-
latlonS and best of large number of
friends. They left on the Norfolk ex-
press for a wedding tour north.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
DEATH OF MRS. JOSEPH STEPHENSON.
Expired on Saturday Night After a Linger-
ing Illness in Her 10th Year.

Mrs. Mary j. Stephenson, wife of
Joseph Stephenson, died at her home
near Green Spring on Saturday night.
after a lingering illness from rheuma-
tlsm In the 10th year of her age. She
was the oldest daughter of the late
Jonathan Stephenson, of precious
memory, a man of great integrity and
faith, and the deceased was herself
woman of superior excellence. She
was born in Yorkshire, England, COM
ing to this country 62 years ago, first To-
eating in New Castle, but shortly after
coming to this vicinity. She and her
husband were born in the same town
and were distantly related. They were
married IN 1855 and raised a family
OF nine children, namely, Mrs. Mary
A. Mailer, Mrs. George Brock
son, the Misses Sadie, Lida and Elya
and four sons, Harry, Albert, Frank
and Lowber. The interment will take
place in Glenwood cemetery, this town.
this afternoon, her pastor, Rev. O. w
DeVenish, officiating.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT
EFFECTS ORGANIZATION
REPUBLICANS CONTROL FOR THE FIRST
TIME IN MANY YEARS.
ueOrge M. Stevenson of Smyrna Made
Member of the Board of Trustees of
the Poor Many Offices to Fill.

The new Kent county Levy Court.
which has been Democratic orpani-
zatlon for many years, but which is
now divided equally between the Dem
ocrats and Republicans was Organized
at Dover yesterday with all of the ten
members present. In case of a tie
Clerk OF the Peace Downs, Republi-
can Will cast deciding ballot. as he
did yesterday in the selection of a
president. II. E. Maybrey, of Black
lston's, was named by the Democrats
ana Asa q. Rogers, of Frederick, bv
the Republicans, aud the clerks vote
secured the election of Mr.. Rogers. a
well-known business man. After Or
ganlZatlon the commissioners adiour-
ned until the president should name
the committees.
The court in the afternoon selected
Gearge NJ. Stevenson, of Smvrna.
Heury johnson, of Clayton; Victor
Danner, of Dover; Frederick FriedeIl
OF feIton and James B. Prettyman, of
harrington, to be trustees of the moor
for Kent county. Prettymau is a
Democrat and all the others are Re-
puollcans. The trustees will stand six
Republicans and four Democrats.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
BAND WILL GIVE DRAMA.
viii be Presented at the Smyrna Opera House
on Tuesday Evening, Feb. 18th.

The lovers of local entertainment
and all should take pleasure in en-
couraging home talent, will have the
opportunity next Tuesday evening of
enjoying drama at the Opera House
entitled "More Sinned Against Than
SHINING, in prologue and three acts
the following being the cast of char
acters:
Squire Hilton. (whO comes of an illustrious fam
MaImauuke ms son Scott WildS
Alphonsus Belhaven a land agenU
nj: Benz Krusen
DICK harvey ian INSCRIPTIONS villian)
Charles B. Thornley,
MAJOR Lookout IA jolly good fellow
......l f. Brown
ready ONeil 'rale sprig ofthe ould sod
c. Mannering
NaP'aiu ue balzac remnant of the Empire
H. Brinon
T,on,' c., ..-........ A. b. Jester
To- 9iusslers Harry Collins
J ..................... VIM McDOwelI
'ohh yemlson IAN aristocratic servant of the
"iuei ulneJ''''.'....... Harvey Jones
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
PREPARING FOR sHAD FISHING.
Fishermen OF New Castle Next Saturday
. to Outline Work.

The shad fishermen of New Cas-
tie, who usually commence their fish
ing at Woodland Beach, held an infor-
NAL meeting on Saturday to outline
their work for the season. The Asso-
citation will meet in about two weeks
to elect officers. They will not be
down the river until the cold weather
is over.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
deputy Supreme ArchOn Visits Smyrna Con-
clave Last Evening.
was correct

William A. Gallaher, District Dep
uty Supreme Archon, of " ilmington
installed the officers of Smyrna Con
clave, No. As, 1. 0. H.. last evening as
follows; Past Archon, J. Wesley Start;
Archon, VIM. FAIRIES; Provost, E. M
Fowler; Pulate, John A. Hoffecker.
Secretary, Geo. NJ. Stevenson; Finan-
cler' W. A. Start; Inspector, Isaac d.
warden, Geo. c. Moffitt; Sentinel.
VIM. A. FAIRIES; Trustees, Robt. D.
Hoffecker, VIM. Ashcraft, NJ. D.. and
John A. HOffecker.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
RumOr Of Earthquake Shock.

Something like an earthquake shock
was felt last Wednesday in Blackbird
hundred and on the opposite side Of
the bay even in New JERSEY.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
POrker Weighs 700 Pounds.

Millsrd f. Reed, near town, killed n
porker last week that dressed 700
pounds. This is the heaviest ir this
vicinity, and so far as we can remem-
her the heaviest we have recorded for
the State.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
pIump Social at Asbury chureh.

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the M. Il. Church will hold in the lec-
ture room on Thursday evening, Feb.
9TH, between the hours Of 7.3O and 10
o'clock, plump Social" to which all
are invited. Don't forget your pocket
books.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
GRAND LODGE DELAWARE wORKmEN.
VIII Meet In Smyrna Next Week When CIas.
sifled Assessments Will be Considered.

The Grand Lodge of Delaware, An
clent Order of United Workmen will
meet In Smyrna next Tuesday, Fep.
18th. One important matter for con-
sideration will be tn at of classified as
sesments, their adoption being favored
by some.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
Report of travelling Library" Committee.

The following is the report of the
committee on Travelling Libraries of
the Delaware State Federation of
Women's Clubs, made to the Senate
and House of Representatives, and
read before the Twentieth Century
Club OF Smyrna, Friday, Feb. 1st.
Books are civilizers; libraries are not Ink
urles they are one of the necessities of 0ur
tunes. 1t is the duty of every community
To provide library for public use. and es-
peclally for the use of its school children
IL Is III books men enjoy intercourse with
superior minds; for the great majority of
our people private libraries are out Of their
reach, and their only resource is the public
library; Such libraries, or at least. free
public libraries are discreditably by few in
We are convinced that no legislation
could be devised that would be more benp-
nclal to the individual citizenship. and IN
the end, to the State itself, than iudicious
measure to encourage the establishment of
Free Libraries throughout the State They
help to realize the great ideal for which all
educational forces are maintained. a wise
government, better home, a happier life
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
Rev. POffenberger Will Address Club.

Rev. Mr.. Poffenberger will address
the club upon the People of Holland"
at the rooms of the Twentieth Century
Club on Friday, Feb. Sth, at $50
o'clock. This is an Opening meeting"
and the public have privilege of at.
tending. Admission 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-06
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
Program Friday Afternoon in Charge ss Mrs
John A. HOffecker, Chairman of "Home
Science" Committee.

AT the meeting of the Twentieth
Century Club last Friday afternoon,
the program was in Charge of Mrs.
John A. HOffecker, Chairman of the
Home Science" Committee, and was
one OF the most entertaining and in
structlve afternoons the club has held
during the year. The program was as
follows:
Paper" Fortnight in Holland" ......,...
.;;.;,.;;...... ........ Mrs F. F. Evans
Paper-''The Industries, and industrial
Glasses in Holland"
..:;a;.............. Miss Anna Hough
faper-Ihe Women of Holland" .......''-
Mrs. S. j. REYNOLDS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Two Days on Lake Superior.
Grand Weekend Rail and Lake Excursions vii
The Northwestern Line.

Only $l2 IS for the round trip every
Saturday in August from River Falls
to Duluth and by steamer from there
to Port Arthur, Isle Royal and other
points OF interest on the north shore
of Lake Superior.
Rate includes meals and berths on
the fine new steel steamer, Argo, cleo
tric-lighted and thoroughly lighted In
every respect.
Leave Saturday on the famous Twl-
light Limited via the Northwestern
Line. Leave Duluth at 10 O'Clock
Sunday forenoon on the steamer Ar
60; arrive at Port Arthur at o'clock
Monday morning; cruise about the
north shore Of Lake Superior all day
Monday and return at night, arriving
at Duluth again at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon; returning on the Twilight
Limited.
Bookings up to the berth limit Of
the steamer may be made in advance
for each Saturday at the ticket offices
of the Northwestern Line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Their Secret Is Out.

All Sadieville, KY, was curious to
learn Of the cause Of the vast improve
ment in the health of Mrs. s. p, Whit
taker, who had for long time en-
dured untold suffering from chronic
bronchial trouble. Its all due to
DR.. Kings New Discovery" writes
her husband. ut completely cured
her and also cured our little grand
daughter Of a severe, attack Of whoop-
ing cough" 1t positively cures colds,
coughs, la grippe, bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles Guaran-
teed bottles SOC and s1.0O. Trial bot
ties free at Taggartis drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Astounded the Editor.

Editor S. A. Brown, Of BENEFITS
Vile, S. c., was once immensely sur
prised. Through long suffering from
dyspepsia" he writes, my wife was
greatly run down. She had no strength
or yigor and suffered great distress
from her stomach, but she tried Elec-
trio Bltters which helped her at once,
and after using four bottles she is en-
tirely well, can eat anything. It's a
grand tonic, and its gentle laxative
qualities are splendid for torpid liver. "
For indigestion, loss of appetite, stom-
ach and liver troubles, lisa positive,
guaranteed cure. Only SOC at Tag
CARTS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
A Chat with Lieut.. Massee.

Lieut.. Edward X. Massee arrived
from the Philippines last week on a
visit to Menomonle relatives. He has
been assigned to the It'll Inf. U. S. A.,
four companies OF which are in Alaska
and seven in the Philippines. Having
spent over two and half years In the
Philippines and being close observer
Lieut.. MaSSee is well Informed as to
the condition of the archipelago and
the habits Of the natives. He says
the Filipinos are densely ignorant and
superstitlous and while they are alert,
cunning and revengeful, they have no
strength Of character. They will
swear allegiance to the United States
one hour and to some insurrectionist
the next, and be sincere In both cases.
He attributes their fickleness to their
ignorance andl eveloped mental
condition. SpeHklne of the habits Of
the filipiuos, Lieut.. Massee says they
are filthy and incorporate, They In
dulge to excess in Demo, native drink
coh posed Of a sslsH. dde OF alco-
hol and little aniSe. Since the abo-
lition Of the canteen (which Lieut..
MasSee considers one Of the greatest
mistakes ever made by Congress) the
Americans have taken to drinking
beno and 1t has destroyed them body
and mind Before the abolition OF
the canteen, INSTRUMENTATION among
the soldiers was very iare, for the rea-
son that the liquor was pure and the
amount allowed each soldier was linn
tied and had to be Drunk on the
grounds. Since then the soldiers have
INDUCED to excess In beno and 1t has
resulted in frightful state Of drunk
enness, insanity and insubordInation.
He says the greatest blessing ever be-
slowed upon the Filipinos by this
country was the introduction there of
American liquors which are pure COM
pared with the native stuff.
Lieut.. Massee brought back with
him from the Philippines many inter
esting relics, including bolos and 9TH
er weapons used by the natives. He
was panied on his visit here by
his brother Charles from River Falls.
Dunn Co. News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Clear Lake had another public sales
day week ago Saturday, and while 1t
was not so well attended as the prev
ious one in consequence OF the wealth
er and the erowding Of their work up
on the farmers, the result, says the
Star, was most gratifying. Another
is to be held there Aug. II, which the
merchants will endeayor to make a
great occasion. Spring Valley also
held another sales day last Saturday,
Grantsburg keeps up its monthly
event Of a public sales day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

A. w. Pettibone, wealthy lum ber-
man Of La Crosse, has given to the
city the north half Of Barron's Island,
located in the middle of the Mississip-
pi river and dividing 1t into two chan
nels. The land is intended for a pub
lie park and Mr.. Pettibone gives $780,
600 in money in addition to the land,
for its permanent improvement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Prof. r. A. Moore Of the State Elk
pertinent Station is travelling through
the farming regions in the northern
part Of the state investigating the
oat smut disease In an endeavor to its
determination. BE says it is much
more prevalent than farmers consider
it. Mr.. Moore will instruct farmers
how to eradicate 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Special excursion to Duluth July 10
to August 81. Rate for the round
trip, $6.65. Tickets good to return
any time prior to October 81, 1901.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01

Sleep sweet one, sleep.
Beautiful in life, how
More than beautiful in death.
We thought we loved you
When you were here with us,
But now we know we
Loved you over much,
More than we thought we could.
Sleep, sweet one, sleep.
Your life Is at an end,
Yonf eyes are closed. never
To look in mine again.
There is stiffness in the room,
A gloom DER all, for
We miss you, miss you so.
And is il best that we should
Mourn for you too much?
The fond mother, loving daughter,
The true, the long-tried friend.
Sleep, sweet one. sleep.
Your voice is stilled,
Your hands. those that have
Been such willing hands
All through your beautiful
Life, that have made so
Many hearts glad sometime,
Are resting now, folded
Upon your breast.
Sleep, sweet one sleep.
He doeth all things WELL"
And has He done this well2
And if lie has, why need
We wish ii had been otherwise?
And is 1t better as 1t ISL
We all perhaps VIII know sometime,
But hearts are breaking now
With grief, and many eyes
Are filled with tears,
For the loved and lost one.
Sleep, sweet one, sleep. ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Northwestern Line Excursions.

Special excursions to Colorado, Utah
and South Dakota points, July 10 to
August 81. For rates and routes en-
quire at ticket office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-08-01
Death of Mrs. Mary L. Ritchis

The friends OF Miss Bertha Foster,
who left River Falls few weeks ago
to meet friends in Manitou, Col, will
regret TO learn Of the death OF her
very dear friend and relative, Mrs
Mary L. Richie Mrs. Richie was
not we'll when they left their home In
Arkansas, and continued to grow
worse, when her disease was pro-
nouncod by the attending physician
to be malarial fever. She was not con-
sidered dangerously III till the Thurs
day before her death, which occurred at
Manitou, Cal Saturday morning, July
goth, at four o'clock. A telegram was
received Saturday morning announc-
ing her death, and was a great shock
to her relatives and friends here in
River Falls.
She visited here two years ago, and
those who met her will remember her
as being an interesting and entertain
ing conversationalist, as she was a
lady of culture and refined taste.
She was the daughter Of Isaac l
Lewis, formerly Of Ketchum, Idaho.
That she will be missed and mourned
by her many friends we all know-by
her father, whom she ldolized, by her
mother, brothers and sisters, by her
children, son and daughter-in-law
and daughter and Son-in-law, who
looked up to her as their guiding star.
This is sorrow to them that will be
most keenly and deeply felt and my
heart goes out in sympathy for the
dear ones so far away. BY her friends
far and near, old and young, she will
be missed. She had kindergarten in
Ketchum, Idaho, and | can imagine
what beautiful character she must
have shown in that work, deyotedly
fond of children, and bringing out In
them all that was good and pure and
true. The seed she has sown there in
the minds OF those little ones who
were so dear to her will be noticeable
in their future lives. Her life was an
example OF love to all. ever ready to
assist in sickness, or ia health, ever
ready to give good counsel to those
who were in trouble, with heart full
of charity and loving words, her influ-
ence was widely felt and her kindness
and affectionate disposition will be
held in remembrance. She stood forth
bright and shining light to all with
whom she became acquainted here,
and she will stand out brighter and
more brilliant one in the Beyond"
where she has gone.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-08-17
Sworn to More Than a Week Ago But
Filed Yesterday.
IGNORES MANY IMPORTANT POINTS
Does Not Deny Alleged Relations With Mrs. BrackeH
McGinns Secured Mrs. Bracket
Legislative Cerkship

denial of the gist of the Wai,ers and
Waters affidavils. namely. that his re-
latiOns with the woman were intimate
and reprehensible.
Another affidavit is by John McGin-
mis-, who denies that Mrs. Bracket
was employed to work upon the
judge, but admits that she was an en-
ploye of his company as stenogra-
pher He also makes the admission
that he secured Mrs. Bracket clern-
Sap in the last legislature, on the
recommendation of Judge uarney.
who introduced him to her. Several
other afidavits deny that Judge Har-
ney adjourned court because he was
incapacitated by liquor. The only at
fidavit of sensational nature was
that OF one John Taylor. detective
in the employ of tho Mon ana Ore 4'ur-
chasing company. He says George
B. Dygcrt, the vOCng attorney who
had made affidavit in support of mo
tiOn for new trial. recently told him,
Taylor, that ono of the letters deliv-
cred by him to HaraHy and purporting
to come from Mrs. Bracket was not
genuine and that he himself had writ.
ten IL at the instigation of A. J. Camp.
bell.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-08-17
Special Dispatch to the Bee:

Special Dispatch to the Bee:
Butte, Aug. 16-The Minnie Healy
mine case, around which clusters SO
many interesting incidents, chief,
among which is the malodorous Har-
ney Bracket scondal, bobbed to the
fore again today when the attorneys
for the Heinze people presented aftida-
Wits in opposition to ,nose previously
filed by Finley's attorneys in support
of a motion for a new trial. One OF
the affidavits today is by Harney him
seif, sworn to august 6, but not pre-
senled until this morning, togelner
with several others. Harvey makes
denial that he was Influenced in his
decision by any body or anything but
the law and evidence, but the docu.
men. is more remarkable for what it
does not deny, than for what it does
deny. The Judge makes no mention
whatever of the charges relating to
his conduct with Mrs. Bracket, ig-
nOres letters that are charged to have
been exchanged between him and her;
passes allegations that he had certain
conversations with ner about the case
in the presence of e. l.. Walters and
]. w. Waters and, IN short, makes no
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-08-17
Milwaukee Steel Workers to
Hold Lodge Meeting
SITUATION THE SAME
President Shaffer Says, and Monessen Mill
Cannot Be Started Owing to
the Lack of Men.

BY Associated Press:
Milwaukee. Wis, Aug. 1.-THE
Bayview mills of the Illinois Steel
company will be closed this afternoon
in order that there may be a full at
tendance at meeting of the mem
bers of the Amalgamated association
lodge. when the strike order of Presi-
dent Shaffer will again be considered.
From a canvass Of the men this morn
ing it WAS learned that quite mum.
bcr will favor a strike, but these are
said to be in Z minority.
Pittsburg, Aug. 17.-President Shef.
fer said this morning: There is moth
ing new in the situation this morning.
The MOnessen mill canont be started,
as the steel corporation lacks men,"