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Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
PET BABOON EXCITES DOVER.
Breaks Away From John Camac Its Owner
and Starts Down the Street Causing
Terror to all Who Encountered 1t.

A baboon running at large on the
main streets of Dover last Friday
caused considerable excite
ment, happening about the time when
the streets were crowded with people.
1t seems that the animal in some man
ner freed itself from the chain in the
yard of j John Camac, its owner, and at
once made dart for freedom which
later caused so much excitement. Its
first victim was a small colored boy
who was leisurely walking along when
all at once the babOOn came up and
grabbed the colored boy and threw
him several times before the boy knew
what happen to him, but the lad soon
recovered himself and broke his hat
over the baboon's head which scared
it off. The animal then made dart
for its next victim which happend to be
Miss Helen Mccormick, who was on
her way to the railroad station. The
baboon sized her, which so frightened
the young lady that she fell in a
swoon. 1t is feared that it will be sew
eral weeks before Miss Mccormick
will recover from the effects of her
sudden fright.
The baboon whose name is ''Jennie'
having gained undisputed freedom OF
the town started for the store of r. J.
Campbell where it stopped and chat
tered at the passersby, seemingly
wanting to make friends with some
one.
Mrs. Robert Robinson, and acquain
tance of its owner, who happened t.
be passing by at this time, grasped tn,
baboon into her arms, took Jennie
home and restored the animal to it,
owners who had by this time becom
considerably excited at the sudden dis
appearance of their pet baboon.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
WOODLAND BEACH ROADS
WILL UNDERGO REPAIRS
COMMITTEE OF LEVY COURT VISITED THE
MARSH ROADS ON THURSDAY.
Road Will be Built at Once, and John L. Boyd
of Bombay Hook Island, Has Been
Appointed the Road Overseer.

The repairing of the Woodland
Beach road which has caused no end
of discussion since it has been in the
hands of the Levy Court, will be re-
paired in the worst places at once, so |
that the road can be used temporarily |
through the winter months. This was
decided upon last Thursday when
Levy Courtmen Baggs and Mabrey
made tour of inspection, and they
came to the above conclusion. Levy
Courtmen Baggs and Mabrey were ap-
pointed at the last meeting of the Levy
Court, committee to make the neces-
sary repairs to the Woodland Beach
road.
John L. Boyd, who has been over
seer of the road for a number of years,
has been appointed to fill the same
capacity under the instructions of the
committee.
After careful deliberation it has been
! fully decided to sheathe the road the
whole length of the Iaarsh on both
sides, using the best of material; then
to lay thickness of brush, held to-
gether by wire, on the marsh road,
and then to cover this with large
quantity of dirt. This will befollowed
with covering of oyster shells.
Overseer Boyd having had consider
able experience in repairing the road,
1.
what repairs are to be made this fall
will be done quickly so that travel may
be resumed.
The Robinson" road near Bay
View School House, will also be re-
paired. This work will be given out
by contract and it is understood that
bids will be given out on the 22nd o1
this month. 1t is to be hoped tina
when the repairs are made, it vii
prove satisfactory in every respect an6
be the means of solving a long fell
want in making a permanent road
I 5000 feet of lumber was purchased o
p John P. Hudson for sheathing tn
: road, while the brush used for the frs
covering was donated by Daniel c
I Bailey. Ex-Levy Courtman James I
i Truax has also donated lot of brus
/ and the work has already begun unde
! favorable conditions.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
FREE RURAL DELIVERY IS
NOW ASSURED FOR KENT
FIFTY CARRIERS TO BE APPOINTED FOR
KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES.
Twenty-Five Union Republicans and Twenty
Five Regulars" Republicans Will be
Appointed by Congressman Ball.

Despite numerous reports to the |
this State will soon have the rural free
deliveries, which were mapped out
some time ago. 1t has been several
months since the districts were de-
cided upon, and it was announced that
owing to the unsettled political condi
tions which prevailed IN this State that
Delaware was to be punished and that
no carriers would be appointed for the
districts.
In order to make free deliveries i'll
the districts which have been mapped
out fifty carriers would be necessary,
and this means considerable to Della
ware, because it would mean that fifty
men would secure good employment
under the government, and also that
the people of the lower part of the State
would secure better mail service than
ever before.
Congressman L. Heisler Ball has
now heen assured by the Post
Office Department at Washington that
| the districts will be formally estab-
lished and put into operation as soon
as the carriers have been named by
him. Recently he had a conference
with Clark NJ. Mensch and other Re-
publicans of the lower part of the
State, with the result that the names of
the fifty carriers have been decided
upon and sent to Washington, or will
be sent there in few days. 1t is ex-
pected that the fifty carriers will be
named within the next two weeks. AL
of the men named will be Republicans
but it is not likely that all chosen viii
be of one Republican party, it being the
intention of Congressman Ball to trea
all fairly.
This announcement will be gooC
news to Kent and Sussex counties, a
it was feared by many that the rura
free mail delivery project had beer
abandoned. There is no doubt nov
that by the first of the coming year
will be in active operation, and it is be
lieved that the plan will give genera
d satisfaction. 1t will place people in tn
rural districts on practically tn
same footing as those in the city, a
r they will have their mail delivered t
4 their homes and collected from boxe
along the roads. 1t is expected that
number of the smaller post-offices WI
II be discontinued under this plan, a
: there will be no further use for then
1t is said % Regulars" and % Unio
q Republicans will be named for the p
q sitions.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
EPWORTH LEAGUE ORGANIZED.
Christian EndeavOr Society Disbanded and
EpwOrth League Organized iu Its Place
Last Wednesday Night.

At a meeting of the Christian En- |
deavor Society of Asbury Church, of |
this town, last Wednesday evening, it |
was decided by a vote of 81 to to dis
band as a Christian Endeavor Society
for the purpose of organizing an Ep-
worth League.
The meeting was very largely at
tended and was quite harmonious.
The discussion preceding the vote
was earnest but in a most excellent
spirit, the speeches of Miss Elizabeth
Smithers, Miss Lizzie Mcdowell, and
Mrs. Kate Smithers being especially
we'll received.
Immediately after the vote to dis
band was passed it was moved and
carried to organize an Epworth
League. The following officers were
elected to finish the calendar year.
President, Prof. A. S. Griffith; first
vice-president, Prof. John P. Burdette,
second vice-president, Miss Mary W.
Thompson; third vice-president, Mr..
j. B. Krusen; fourth vice e-president,
Miss Elizabeth Smithers; secretary,
j. Offiey Winford; treasurer, Miss
Elizabeth Jones; superintendent of
Junior League, Miss Lizzie Mcdowell.
The Christian Endeavor Society has
had an honorable history of thirteen
years. At the time it was organized
September 1889 the EpwOrth League
had not come into existence. The
new organization has the advantage
over the older one in that it is de-
unconstitutional Young Peoples Society,
and is now entitled to its regular rep
resentation in the Official Board, and
other Methodist gatherings. The first
meeting was held under the new aus
pices last Sunday evening, led by Mr.
J. B. Krusen, the third vice president
and was quite enthusiastic.
The League has elected its delegates
to represent Smyrna at the Eastor
District Epworth League Convention
which meets in Easton, Md, Octobe
: 15-17th. Besides the pastor, Mr.. Gil
bert S. FAIRIES and Miss Edna Nara
3 more will represent the Senior Chap
! ter, and Miss Mildred Start, the Jun
. ior Chapter. Mrs. Emma E. Watson
5 will represent the Chapter at Smyrn
Landing.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
BIG STEAL BY OYSTER PIRATES.
Run by River Guards Last Saturday Night
and Get Away With 1900 Bushels.

On Saturday evening last, just as the
keeper had lighted his lamp in the
tower of the Mispillion Lighthouse and
was making his tour along the banks
of the river, he sighted two boats COM
ing into the mouth of the river with no
signal light. He hailed themto know
the reason, and the crew notified him
that if he bothered them they would
kill him. The boat then made for the
oyster beds of the Mispillion River,
and, working all night, left on Sunday
morning with about 1900 bushels of
oysters.
The State detectives and the guard
boat has been notified and descrip-
tion of both schooner and sloop has
been sent to the United States Mar
shal. Special Detective Small is work
ing on the case.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
FISH PLENTIFUL OFF WOODLAND.
Fishermen Report Them Abundant on the
Flooded Marsh Lands.

Fishermen who are now working
along the Delaware shore, report fish
being very plentiful. Usually at this
time of the year the familiar sound of
the fish horn is rarely heard, but this
fall it is quite different. Our local
dealers are serving us with rock and
perch of nice size and quality.
A party of fishermen from Smyrna
Landing, one day the past week, went
down to the mouth of the Smyrna
River in Captain Jackson's naptha
launch and in a very short time had
succeeded in catching 35 trout and AZ
rock fish with drag net. Two other
fishermen who live near Woodland
Beach, tried fishing near the same
place two days in succession, the first
day they caught a barrel of rock at
one haul, and the next day they were
successful in catching a barrel OF
perch. 1t is said that since the break
in the bank at Woodland Beach, the
marsh is literally covered with fish
and that if a person were disposed tc
go over the marsh in a small boat, he
would make fine haul.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ENTERTAINED.
The Home of Miss Lillian Speakman the
Scene of Pleasant Pastimes.

On Thursday evening last, the Senior
Glass of the Smyrna High School was
entertained by Mr.. Donald Cloak at
the home of Miss Lillian Speakman.
After all the business matter, which
occupied the first part of the evening,
had been acted upon, the remaining
time was devoted to music and other
pastimes. During the evening Messrs.
Donald Cloak and Edward Beck gave
a one act tragedy which so completely
unnerved the ladies that they began
to hear ''spooks" in the house, and the
actors concluded it was time to ring
down the curtain. Another feature of
evening was mock wedding.
Those present were Messrs. Irma
Lewis, Edith Start, Georgia Hardesty,
Daisy Sutton, Mary HAZEL, Gertrude
Bell, and Lillian Speakman; Messrs.
Oswald Denney, Lacy Hardesty, Ed
ward Beck. and Donald Cloak.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
WOODLAND BEACH-MILFORD TROLLEY.
Contractor Returns to Dover and Will Build
Thirfy.TwO Miles of Road.

The return to Dover of Contractor
John Berkery, who recently obligated
himself to construct a portion of the
80 miles of electric railway between
Dover and Milford, and between Dover
and Woodland Beach, created a sur
prise last week.
The company apparently backed
after the demand of Council for large
cash deposit as an evidence of good
faith before rails were laid, and it was
taken for granted that it had aband
oned the project. Now Berkery says
that he will take up the work of laying
track at once and expects large force
to commence the work at Cooper's
Corner. Sufficient material to com
plete the road to Camden has been at
the Dover freight station for several
weeks.
The old Cooper homestead at Coop
er's Corner, a few feet front of which
the Delaware General Electric Com
pany desires to complete its trolley
line down from Dover to Camden, is
still closed to the railway company.
1t is said that final work on the elec-
trio railway is about to begin and two
prominent citizens of Kent county
rode out to the Cooper house with
$500 in cash which they offered Mrs.
Cooper as she stood in the doorway o.
her home, but she spurned the Offer
without wasting any words. 1t is
claimed that this amount is far in ex
cess of the damage the company car
possibly do this property, but Mrs
Cooper would not make cash settle
ment. The railways next step will
probably be proceedings to condemn
the land.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
FARIES-WELLS NUPTIALS.
Miss WiIheImina Wells Becomes the Wife of
Mr.. Harvey W. FAIRIES. Both of This Town.

Miss Wilhelmina Wells of this town,
daughter of Mr.. Daniel Wells of Phila
deIphia, and Mr.. Harvey W. FAIRIES,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. FAIRIES of
this town, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimOny at one o'clock this
afternoon, at the home of the brides
grandmother, Mrs. Susan Wells, on
Delaware street.
Precisely at one o'clock the bride,
dressed in white silk MULE, carrying a
boquet of brides roses, accompanied
by the bridesmaid. Miss Hilda Wells,
who was attired in pink silk gowns
and carrying LaFrance roses, entered
the parlor, preceded by the Rev. W.
F. Corkran, who performed the
ceremony. The groom, accompa-
MED by the best man, Mr.. John
S. Anthony, entered the parlor through
the hall way, both of whom were at
tired in afternoon dress, joined the
bride, under a beautiful arch, COM
posed of palms, autumn leaves and
roses, and were made nah and wife,
the ring ceremony being used.
Only the immediate families of the
contracting parties we're in attendance.
After the ceremony a luncheon was
served.
The briGe and groom were the re.
cipients of hearty good wishes and con-
gratulations, and amid shower ofrice
they left on the Norfolk express for
Washington and other points. The
bride received many handsome and
beautiful presents.
Among those in attendance at the
wedding from a distance were: Mrs
Ida W. Wells and Mr.. Daniel Wells,
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry v
Pyle, Wilmington; Mrs. Abigail Van
i Dyke, Middletown; Mrs. Ann X.
Lockerman, Blackbird, and Mrs. II
J. Garrison, Brenford.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
IMPROVEMENT AT ST. PETERS BEGUN.
Joseph H. Wright Given the Contract and
About $1,000 VIII be Spent.

The interior and exterior improve
ments on st. Peters P. E. Church,
which has been contemplated for sew
eraI weeks past, began in earnest on
last Monday morning. All the church
furniture has been moved out, thus
giving free access to contractor Jos.
II. Wright, who has the work in
charge. Every effort will be made to
have the work finished as soon as pos
sible. Between $4,000 and $4,000 will be
spent on the improvements. During
alterations all services will be held in
the chapel which adioins the church.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
DELAWARE RAILROAD WILL
HAVE NEW FAST FLYERS
ENGINES WITH RECORD OF so MILES AND
MORE WILL SUBSTITUTE OLD ONES.
Maiden Trip Successful Last Week-Running
Time Between Wilmington and Delmar
Will be Considerably Lessened.

On the Delaware division of the
Pennsylvania railroad the era of the
fast flyer was inaugurated last week.
The big new engine, No. 225, was taken
on its initial trip by Eugene Jamison,
engineer, and proved wonder, as To-
comotive go. At some intervals in it's
run it made a record of 80 miles an
hour.
No. 225 is known as Glass P engine,
and is the first of several similar ones
which will be placed in service on the
Delaware division. 1t is four wheel
connected, and has a pressure of 175
pounds to the square inch. The wheels
are so inches in diameter. The loco
motive was built in the Altoona shops,
and the others are in course of con-
struction there.
The flyers are designed for service
on the main line of the Delaware divis-
ion, or from Wilmington to Delmar,
and will not be used on the oranch
roads. However, as the main line ex-
tends to Harrington, those passengers
bound to Lewes, the terminal on one
branch, and Franklin City, the termi-
nal on the other branch, of the d. M.
& ", will have the pleasure of riding
more than the distance of their journey
behind the flyers.
The new locomotives will go into
regular service about the first of mex
month, and No. 225 will take down the
Norfolk Express. This is in keeping
with various other Improvement
which have been made to the Della
ware railroad, and which are calling
forth expressions of appreciation from
the patrons of the road. The installa
ton of the new type of locomotives
will lessen considerably the schedul
between Delmar and Philadelphia ant
will improve the service in every way
It is probable that the big engine
will necessitate the placing of heavie
rails, which will make travel smoother
Engineer Jamison, who took No. %
on her maiden run, is enthusiastic i
his praise of the big engine. He say
that she is a beauty and answers g
readily to every touch as one whic
has been in the service for years. Il
is one of the oldest and the best truste
engineers on the Pennsylvania Raj
road.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
WITH OUR CANNING INDUSTRIES.
The Season of Tomatoes About Closed -COun.
seIman's Will Start Canning Pears.

Despite the killing frosts of last week
and the short crop, our local canneries
are still at work putting up tomatoes.
Down at Hoffecker's cannery they
have had very successful season, and
the amount of canned goods will not
fall far short of the quantity put up
last year. At present they have can
ned about 13, 900 cases and at the cor
responding time last year they had put
up about Is, 900 cases. 1t is doubtful
whether any other cannery on the pen
insula will come as near to their out
put of last year as this cannery has
done. The Hoffecker cannery is ex-
pecting to have two or three days
work this week.
The Counselman cannery at Smyrna
Landing has about finished the tomato
season and started in on Monday to
can Keiffer pears. They expect to put
up about 8, 900 cases before the season
closes. There seems to be great de-
mand in the market for canned pears
and number of canneries all through
the State are going into this business
at the close of the tomato season. Mr..
Counselman, in connection with can
ming tomatoes and pears, is expecting
to put up peas next season and perhaps
other things as we'll. If this is carried
out it will keep the factory running
pretty much of the whole time and il
will help the town considerably by
giving employment to people at time
when work in other lines is slack.
If the canning becomes general
throughout the State it will meal
much to Delaware as it will give EN-
ployment to large number of people
who six months out of the year ar
idle.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
One Application Received For Chief.OfPOIice
But Council Laid it on the Table
For Future Reference.

At the regular meeting of the Town
Council Friday evening, all the mem
bers present with the exception of
President Robinson and DR.. T. G.
Moore. In the absence of President
Robinson, Councilman Jos. H. Wright
presided.
Alderman Eugene Crow made his
monthly report and showed were
$10.25 had been collected in fines and
costs and passed over to the town
treasurer. On motion of Councilman
Anthony rebate of $40 was allowed
ex-Chief- f-ofPOlice Walter Ford on his
uniform, this amount being previously
withheld from his salary. Harry 7.
King of Clayton, formerly of Aber-
deem, Md, who has been employed in
the canning factory at Clayton, made
formal application for the Chief of
Police. The matter was thoroughly
discussed and no special action being
taken, it was laid on the table future
reference. There being no further
business of Importance, the Council
after allowing the following amounts
adjourned. Frank H. Stewart & Co.,
$21.O8; jenkins Bros, $11.97; P. W.
& B. Railroad, freight, $2O7. 80; Walter
Ford, for Board of Health duty, S4.OO;
Walter Ford for killing dogs; So 90:
Jos. Cummings for killing dogs, 6.75
Jos. Cummings, police duty, $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Held an Interesting Session on Friday After
noon Last aud uave Following Program.

The Smyrna High School Literary
Society rendered the following pro-
gram on Friday afternoon, Oct. 18th,
1901.
Minutes-J. Norman Taylor.
Song-"Flow Gently Sweet Atom
Essay "Battleship Constitution Les
ter Voss.
Reading-"The Book Agent Beats the
Bandit Hardesty.
Defamation - Wonderful Escapes
Miss Edith Start.
Reading-"A Colored Debating Society
-Ayres Stockly.
Declamation-"A Bitter Reflection
Miss Caroline Riggs.
Journal Editor, Miss Lillian Speak
man; Assistant Editor, Frank Boggs.
Broad on the Water -
Miss Lulu Robinson.
Song 'Battle-hymn of the Republic"
School.
Debate Resolved '"That love is a greater
power in the world than money"
Debaters-1st Affirmative. Miss George
Hardesty; End Affirmative, Miss Florence
Gregory; 1st Negative, Miss Eva FOXwell
| End Negative, Miss Pearle Warner.
The judges, Misses Elizabeth Col
Inns, Emma Stevenson and Edna Arm
strong, decided in favor of the Affirma
tive. After the Critics remarks the
meeting adjourned. A. B. f.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
NINE EGGS JUST COST szsO.OO.
Caroline County Court of Maryland Has an
Expensive Larcency Case.

The legal talent of Caroline county
has been engaged during the week in
the trial of a man for the larceny of
nine eggs, and has cost the county
$3.50. The accused was an old man,
70 years of age.
The witnesses was subjected to close
cross-examination to know if the eggs
were good and one witness was put on
the stand to establish an alibi, while a
map of the county was introduced,
showing the exact spot.where the ac-
cused was on the day of the alleged
theft, some miles distant. The jury
remained out for fifteen minutes and
J rendered verdict not guilty.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB MEETING.
Program Last Friday Afternoon In Charge of
Home Science Committee.

The regular meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club was held last Fri
day afternoon in the Tucker Building.
Under the auspices of the Home Science
Committee, Mrs. II. d. Boyer Chair
man, a very interesting program was
presented. During the afternoon ex-
cellent musical selections were rem
dered. The program was as follows:
Village Improvement Society,"" (selec-
ted)-Read by Mrs. w. d. LeFevre.
Piano Solo-''Valse Styrenne," CWallen-
haupt)-Mrs. Marion Coverdale.
Venetian Gardens"-Miss Rens
Williams.
Vocal Duette-'Ma Belle Mignon"-
Misses Agnes Carrow and Mary LeFevre.
Paper-''A Chapter on Salads''-Mrs F
F. Evans.
Paper-"Civic Improvements''-Mrs H
ID. Boyer.
Mrs. Janney as chairman of thu
Program Committee, will have charg'
of the meeting on Friday next.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
HELD UP BY DESPERATE CHARACTERS.
Mr.. Garrett MOffitt Had an Exciting Expert
ence In Severson's Neck Sunday Week.

Noah Barrett and Harry Buckson,
two desperate characters of this neigh
borhood, stopped the team of Mr.. Gar
rett Mofitt as he was returning to his
home in Severson's Neck last Sunday
night week. Mr.. Moffitt was driving
leisurely along when suddenly his at
tention was attracted to man attempt
ing to get into the carriage. He i'm
mediately recognized the culprit, and
putting the whip to his horse, soon
broke clear of the negro. The negro
was afterward arrested and fined 50. 16.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-16
INTERESTING BOAT DEAL IN PROGRESS.
A. E. Jardiae Negotiating With the John II.
f1Offecker Heirs for Steamer Brady.

A deal is now in progress in which
A. E. Jardine, Manager. is negotiating
with the John H. Hofecker Heirs,
for the purchase of the Steamer G.. F.
Brady, stock and interests of the
Smyrna Transportation Company. Mr..
Jardine has been given an option and
it now remains for the terms to be
complied with. John P. Nields, Jr.,
Esq, of Wilmington, is representing
Mr.. Jardine and William NJ. Hope,
ESQ.,, of Dover. is the attorney for the
Hoffecker heirs. The attorneys are
in conference as we go to press.