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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
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SMITH SUES FOR LIBEL.

institutes Action Against the Resolutions
Committee of the Eleventh Ward Demo.
cratic Legion.
Councilman Henry R. Smith of the
Eleventh ward did not relish the reso.
buttons adopted by the'Eleveuth Ward
Democratic Legion, last Monday night.
which requested him to resign from
City Council, and dropped his name
from the roll Of members Of the Leg ion.
The organization had based its action
on the bill of Mr.. Smith as county con.
stable which, according to tia county
eomptroller's message to the Levy
court, charged the county 50 or time
for taking one James Dulaney TO inil
seven times on January 18th last The
ex-constable and present councilman
began measures of retaliation, Thurs.
day, when he brought libel suit for
90, oO0 damages against each of the four
members of the committee which pre
ssented the resolutions adopted by the
Legion, namely, W. I. Conner, Peter
4. Eoord, Patrick Seery and Thomas
f. Magarity. ''|
The suits we're filed In the office Of
rrothonotary Speakman by Robert G.
Harman, representing Mr.. Smith. and
eapiases were issued for the defendants
and placed In the hands Of Sheriff Mo
Daniel. He arrested Messrs. Conner.
Foord and Seery Wednesday aud Mr.,
Magarity Thursday morning. Bail in the
sum OF So,OOO was required in each
case. Thomas McHugh became security
Tor Conner and Foord, James n. Kane
and Thomas Ryan furnished bail for
Seery, and Patrick Magarity gave
security for his son. The defendants
are required to appear at the November
term Of court.
In the papers filed with the prothouo.
tary, copy Of the resolutions is given.
among other things these resolutions
demand Smiths resignation and desire
iurther that the Democratic majority
IN Counoil may 'e,ect ia his stead a
man OF honesty and integrity who shall
%ortniiy represent the citizens of the
Eleventh ward.''
With reference to the bill which
started all the trouble, Smith is now
9uoteu as saying that he knew nothing
tnereoi until he read in the newspapers
mat Comptroller Kelley had refused to
approve It. He is further alleged to
nave told member OF the Levy Court |
committee on the subject that he had |
taken Dulaney to jail only once and |
knew nothing OF the bill charging for
So far as recalled, this is the first |
Time that members Of an organization |
nave been charged with libel for taking
suon action as was taken in Smiths |
ease. the Tour defendants are not |
bowed down by their arrest, and will be |
prepared to meet the case with abls
legal assistance when the time comes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
MORAVIAN SEMINARY ALUMNE,

First Annual Meeting of the Delaware
Branch at Mrs. Churchman's, .Grubb,s
Landing.
The first annual meeting of the Delaware
Branch OF the Moravian Seminary Aluulna,
was held at the residence of Mrs. Caleb
Gghurchman, irubb's j anding, last week.
The Rev. j. Max Hart, ID. D.. principal of
the Moravian seminary at Bethlehem. Pa.
was present, as were also Mrs. Hart and
Mrs. Doolittle, president of the General
Alumna, and the following members; Mes
gaines wilson, Rodney, Handy, Davis and
gray, and Misses Cummins, Cooper and
DR.. Hart presented to the Delaware branch
gavel made from wood taken from the
stalrcase in the old colonial hall of the
schooi when 1t was restored. Only the walls
OF this Hail. built In 1913, now stand.
clustering around it are six large structures,
ali connected under one roof. The old
oullulnR mas harbored guests and witnessed
scenes such as few other buildings have that
are yet standing in this country. In Inc
uays that trleo mems SOULS from 1875
TO lne. Colonial Hall served as q military
hospital, IN which thousands of Continental
heroes were nursed. bronze tablet was
erected on the front wall of the structure in
1881, by the Sons of the Revolution, to com
nemorate this fact. After the Battle of the
bIandy"ine such crowds OF wounded men
were sent there and, proper medical facili-
Ties were so scarce, that the rate of mortality
among the inmates was simply appalling,
more than 500 died within the hall and were
purled on the slope of the hill Just westaof
Monocacy creek. Their names even are rn-
known, as no official record of them was
kept. Nor has any notice ever been taken
OF tne spot made sacred as the resting place
OF these 800 heroes, except that a small
stone marks the place, and on every 30th Of
May the students of the seminary gather
round the spot and offer prayer and sing
hymn, and strew flesh flowers in memory
OF those well-nigh forgotten heroes and
The officers of the Delaware Branch of the
alnmn9 are: President, Mrs. Caleb Church.
man; Vice. Presidents, Mrs. William II,
USomegys OF Midd.etown; Mrs. james n.
wilson OF Dover; Secretary, Mrs. d. Irving
candy OF Newark; Treasurer, Miss Alice
Mrs. John q. Gray will entertain the
ainmne in January. Miss Alice HUM, 4
daughter OF Gov. Hum, extended a very
cordial invitation for the next annual meet.
ing on the schools birthday, October I'd.
delaware has always been well represented
IN the Moravian Seminary. DR.. Hart saws
more pupils are enrolled from Delaware In
other State. N''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10

Salisbury, Md, Oct. 3,-Fire broke out
about O'Clock yesterday morning in the
residence of Sewell Fl. Richardson, and had
made such headway when discovered that
Mr.. hiehardson and family made narrow
escape with their lives. The fire seemed to
nave started IN the roof On the inside and
q portion of the roof fell in before the seepl
ing family was awakened. MIR. Richardson
and his son William set to work to rescue
the children anu Mrs. Richardson, and were
nnaily compelled to jump from the second
story window to save themselves. William
Richardson sustained a severe sprain of the
left ankle.
PARSONS occupied portion of the lower
moor as o grocery store, carrying STOCK OF
about u 1000. Most of the goods were saved,
out suffered considerable damage in moving
u EN- to place of safety. MIR. Parsons had
SoCO insurance on his stock. Mr.. Richard
son carried 81, 500 insurance on the building
anu SoOO on furniture. But very little furni-
tnre was saved.
The. adjoining building, a large three
story frame structure, owned by the Hum
phrey heirs, was Quilted. On the fist floor
was the grocery store of L. j. @. Parsons,
most OF whose goods were removed. Mr..
PARSONS insurance of $500 will cover his
uamage: On the second floor Jesse T. Will
son, miller at the Locust Grove flour mills,
and his family occupied quarters. MIR. Will
son lost considerable furniture, also n watch.
which be valued very highly. He carried no
insurance. There was $500 insurance on the
Humphrey building. A small two-story
building adjoining was also considerably
damaged; no insurance.
small warehouse owned by L.W. Gun by,
next TO the Richardson property, was con.
sideraply damaged. Much of the contents
81 the building was removed. The loss Is
July covered by insurance.
The old building adjoining on the south
was bullt over 100 years ago. II was erected
by Col. Humphreys, and he occupied il for
many years. IL was afterwnrd the office of
Humphrey Humphreys from 1926 to 1855,
The Richardson house was also very old
building and had been occupied BY many
Inherent mercantile firms. Prior to 1850 Il
was occupied by James K, Gupby, after
ward by johnson Il Maddux, Parker & West
farker q Morris, b. H. Parker and Others,
The 1re swept away some of the old land
marks OF Salisbury in section of the CITY
once scene of active commercial life. The
arge Humphreys Building was erected in
800 but remained idle until 1868, when
humphrey Humphreys and William B, |
lllghman started in business This firm |
occupied IL until 1870. During all these
years this was the leading mercantile Arm |
n this city. In the same locality the late |
lohn ID, Williams conducted business with |
sreat success for several years.
some of the buildings destroyed have been !
n dllapidatad condition for several yenrs.
IND 1t is likely that they will be replaced |
With modern structures.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
WEDDINGS.


Marriage of Miss Clara t. BuclSmaster ant
George X. Rudert.
A pretty home wedding took plae,
last night week at O'Clock, at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Il. Buck.
master, No. l016 Tatnall street, when
their daughter, Miss Clara Teas Buck.
master, and George X. Rudert werf
married. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. 4. II. Adams, ID. d..
pastor OF Union NJ. f. Church. in the
parlor OF the house, which was brilliantly
Illuminated and nrofuseiy decorated
With ferns, palms, potted plants, cut
hoowers and golden rod. The bride
was given away by her father. Miss
Anra ID. Buckmaster, a sieter of the
bride, was maid of honor, and Miss
Anna M. BRINK was bridesmaid. Ell
wood g. HILBERT was best man and
Leslie W. Buokmaster was usher. w,
r. Buokniaster played tho wedding
march from Lohengrin. The bride was
beautifully gowned in Paris muslin,
trimmed with Duchesse lace, and car.
ried bouquet of Bride roses. The
maid OF honor and bridesmaid wore
Persian lawn, trimmed with lace and
pink ribbon.
a reception followed the ceremony,
which was attended by many relatives
and friends from this city and other
places. Many handsome and useful
presents we're received. At O. 1G O'Clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudert left for a wedding
trip to Pittsburg. Pa, Mr.. Rudert's
former home. They will be at home at
NO. lol6 Tatnall street after October 22d,
RussELL-cARTER.
Miss Florence M. Garter and Della
ware II. Russell were married last niabt
week at the residence OF the BRIDES
amt, Mrs. William Hastings, No. 900
North franklin street, by the Rev,
kohert A. Elwood, pastor of Oliyet
Presbyterian Church. Misses Ella and
Mary Thatcher were bridesmaids
Harry Russell, a brother of the groom.
was best man. The bride wore white
oorgandie and the bridesmaids were
dressed In pink organdie. The parlor
was beautifully decorated. Many hand.
some and useful gifts were recsIyed.
During the evening Mr.. and Mrs, Rus.
Falls. " s"
GRuBB-HAMILToN.
Newton N. Grubb and Miss Emma
Hamilton were married last night week
at o'olock'in the, Chapel OF the Good
Shepherd, at Bishopstead. 1t was a
luiet wedding andonly intimate friends
ND immediate relatives we're present,
rhe key:i5ohn ST. Bunting Of Christ
JJhurch, Ohfistiana hundred, performed
ne ceremony. DR.. Ii. X. Sprnance was
he beet man and Miss Maple Hamilton
lttenaed the bride. After the cere-
nony. Mr.. and Mrs. Grubb left for a
our in the South.
BissELLE-sMEDLEy.
Miss Anna X. Smedley and Arthur M. |
5lsseile we're married last night week at |
he parsonage of BETHANY Bantist
Ihuroh by. the pastor, the Rev. o. q. |
They were accompanied |
Y Mr. and Mrs. Writ, at whose home. |
o5 South jackson street, reception
eha held. They pleft for a wedding
rip to Niagara Falls. They will be AZ |
ober 18th. ' w.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10

gives us right to veto the making OF
the canal and that we ought not to
\ part with that valuable veto right
unless America will consent TO eome
compromise in the matter, seems to US
most unwise. What we have got to
consider is mot our abstract rights in
inc matter, but our material interests.
| II IL appears that IL is to our interest
that the canal should be made, let us
not stand in our own light and talk big
about the Clayton Bulwsr Treaty. II
we meant really TO stand out and to
tight America over the canal question,
there might be some sense 10 our
present attitude. But in that case We
ought to be busy in all the Chancel-
leries OF Europe getting up coalition
against the American claims in regard
to the Monroe Doctrine. Unless we are
greatly mistaken, We should not find
the work very difficult one. But
needless to say, all England would re.
pudiate such o Machiavelian idea
with the utmost Indignation. The
statesman who proposed such scheme
would be driven from the political stage
with ignominy. Even il A merica we're
deliberately to denounce the Clayton
Bulwer Treaty-we do not fora moment
suggest that Mr.. Roosevelt is likely to
do SOFT would be impossible 10 get the
people of this country either to 20 TO
war alone or to promote any combina-
tion of Powers hostile to America. We
intend, that Is, to remain friends with
America. and not to encourage her
secret enemies on this side of the At
lantic. "
Here is O tone of comment that il
would be very difficult even for the
EXTREMIST Jingo to get angry over, and
~ Indicates the existence of strong
British sentiment against any clash ing
war, OF oouree, is not TO be thought
of-between Great Britain and the
United States over the construction of
an 'lsthmian canal. There is no reason
why thar great waterway should not be
constructed under the sovereignty of
the United States and maintained Under
its protection, free to the commerce Of
the world under the natural regulations
that due regard for sound business
principles make necessary.
30 far az Germany is concerned, there
ls no existing irritation between that
country and the United States save
over the natural spirit of German
opposition to dealing in American
products while American tariffs shut
out so many German products from this /
country. but this is an issue not to be
determined by war, but by the wise |
action OF the legislatures OF both cuun |
tries directed towards freeing trade and |
of all irritating restrictions.
So the shadow of war, therefore, does
not threaten tne Roosevelt administra-
tion at its Threshold 1t has the good !,
Will of the greatest OF the European
Powers, and 1t can afford to treat with
oil others in spirit of fairness and
moderation that will make the posi-
oility OF war too remote to be con.
sidered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
DRUGS CHEAPER AT RETAIL.

Trustees Of the Insane Revoke the Order In
furohase Them From Wholesale Houses.
At the meeting of the Trustees of the
state HOSPITAL for the Insane, at Earn.
hurst Thursday, the subject of drugs
was under discussion. The trustees had
instructed Superintendent Hanoker to
purchase them from wholesale houses.
and as result of his experience DR.
Hancker reported that the drugs fur.
nished we're no cheaper than those that
mad previously been furnished by drug
gists, and no better in quality.
bius for drugs were then acted upon.
and by unanimous vote the board
awarded the contract for the ensuing
quarter to Wilmer q. Taylor Of vii,
mingtun. -, -
State Auditor Purnal b. Norman rs.
Ported that he had examined the
accounts OF the institution and found
them correct and in an excellent oondi.
tion.
Superintendent Hancker reported 313
and two deaths during the
past month"; admissions, Z females and
= males; discharged, Z females and )
males $500
The balance on hand was rsported as
"a, w. ~, and bills to the amount of
S3. 497.70 were allowed
Inc resignation of Levi Ruth, night
Waterman, was received and accepted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
pRESBYIERy OF NEW CASTLE.

Considerable Routine Business TRANSACTED
at Yesterday Weeks Session.
Special CORRESPONDENCE of Gazette and Journal.
Newark, Oct 3.-The second days uee.-
,ng OF the Presbgtery of New Castle was a
The opaning prayer was offered nv ths
Key. j. L. Estlin, ID. d. '''0
The Rev. A. B. Jamison was received IN
letter from the Baltimore Presbytery.
Inc Board of Aid for Colleges and
AeauemleS mace It's report, which was dis
cuEsed at length, after which IL was adopted.
The report of the committee on the tronhle
at the Presbyterian church at Christina was
presented by the Rev. william FredericE
Lewis. IL stated that the trouble had been
settled. and the church is without pastor.
Ihe report was accepted with notes of recom.
mendation to presbytery.
Inc hev. Y. II. Moore, ID. D., presented
the report on ministerial relief, which was
The Rev. ". H. Logan. D. D., chairman
sof the conmittee on synodical snstentntion
made q report, and, after discussion, it was
adopted. - "ae
The report of the moderator of Rock and
Zion Churches was received. '''N
Dinner was served In the lecture room of
AT the afternoon session the pastoral call
OF Odessa Church to the Rev. Mr.. Halett wss
presented. DR.. Moore and Daniel Corhit
we're appointed committee to arrange for
his Installation, which will take place at an
adjourned meeting of presbytery 10 be held
at Odessa October 18th. - "s'"
The Rev. d. W. Long presented his resip-
natlon OF the passionate of Greenhill Church
which was accepted. The Rev. S. Z. Twins
4. was appointed moderator of the church. and
the Rev. !. X. franklin was selected In de-.
clare the pulpit vacant. w.
The report on synodicnl resolutions waa
discussed, and IL was ordered that 100 comics
be printed. 1t was resolved that when 4
pulpit becomes vacant supply be furnished
BY presbytery, and that the pulpit be fillaj
mittee on supplies. 'o'ii-
appointed moderator of Christian Ghr mSs
s s5. First Presbyterian Church, the latter Of
Wilmington, "
"A number Of reports then came before
presbytery, which occupied its time ,Intil
O'Clock, when recess was taken,
The evening. was devoted to a populay
meeting N the interest Of the young people q
societies, which was we'll attended, despite
the stormy weather. NSp''o
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
Dark Hair

Do you want it !? All that
dark, rich color your hair
used to have 7? Easy enough,
SO long asyou can buy Ayers
Hair Vigor. 1t always re-
stores color to gray hair. 1t
stops falling Of the hair, too,
and sometimes makes it grow
very long and heavy.
ri am over so years old. My hair
Is long and heavy, and Of the dark, rich
color Of youth, thanks to Ayers Hair
Vigor.o
Mrs. RIA Lloyd, Hampton, Va.
81. All druggists. &C. AVER co., Lowell, Mass.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
YOUNG MAN KILLED HIMSELF,
Walter Boothe's Love Was Unreouited
He Formerly Lived Here.

walter Boothe's Love Was Unrcquited-
He Formerly Lived Here,
Despondent because of unreouited Iove
walter boothe, aged "A years, who oarded
at the house Of his cousin, John Booths IN
the Fighter Ferry road, near Beimont = W.
nue., Oynwyd, committed suicide yestardav
week by shooting himself THROUGH liz
right temple on the rear porch of the bouse
OF Robert Lance, 1870 Krams avenue Mana.
Junk. Boothe went to Mana wink stora
purchased revolver and proceeded to the
home OF Lizzie Lance. with whom he ha6
become Infatuated. Boothe walked tbronah
an alley, and on the rear porch met Emiis,
Lance, and told her he wanted 10 talt to
Lizzie. The latter was In the kitchen and
going to the door, was hJrrified 10 see the
revolver in Bootheis hanu, She tbrew m
,ner hands ana said: Walter, l do moi want
70 nave anything TO say TO you, . as She ran
boothe turned about, and, placinu tho
pistol 70 his head, fred the fatal shot.
boothe formerly lived here. He was am
ployed Ut the Novelty Carriage Works and
by the Consumers Ice and Goal C,o. He
boarded on Seventh street, between Sbiplev
pnd Orange. He has a brother at SilysrsIdes
sister, Mrs. Ewing, in Newark, and two
listers: Mrs. Wilinm Thomson and Mis-
Ettie boothe, In this city,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
THE RUNNING. BIRD.

Henry Haes thus speaks In a.
Nicholas of the winged Jewels Of our
gardens:
The brilliant little hummipp. bird.
are the most exquisite of ali birds
They are called the gems OF bird life
They are more. No gems in any diadem
sparkle as they sparkle. THEY flash
with radiance and briliiancy nut
equaled by any other Of nature's
brightest jewels, even among the eaudy
butterflies. Every change Of light or
movement reveals new color on thar
iridescent feathers, changing like the
glint OF light on a diamond, but with
stronger effect In oolor. Notsknown out
SIDE OF the American continent and itz
Islands, what surprise they must have
peen TO the early explorers And they
still keep surprising US as new species
are discovered. Not many years ago
ioo species was supposed to be about
the number; now it is nearly 400 about
as many as all the species of birds
breeding In the United States. What
a variety of lovely forms and delicate.
fantastic, eccentric freaks In 3feather'
as well as color---lile the UNIQUE trcpi.
cal orchids Nature seems 20 exhaust
herself in fascinating, delightful oddI.
ties. Had they been known in the old
world fairlands, we think they mnst
have figured as ariel sprites, SO ouicl,ly
DO they present themselves, 60 QUICKLY
disappear.
We of the chilly North must be salts.
ned with this one representation of this
numerous little family, and be thank.
full for that; and as there ia great
similarity in their habits of living,
hying, building, and feeding, our jittIs
Ruby throat must, in degree, stand as
deputy for all his Southern brethren.
whom he visits every winter. He sins
the charming flowers of the tropics. re-
turning in the spring. He arrives in
Florida early in March, gradually going
north as the flowers open before MIN.
then going farther north, passing the
northern boundary of the United States
about the let OF June, breeding as far
north as the Saskatchewan plans.
vest to the Missouri Valley and Texas,
Some of them remainin Florida.
The flight OF this little bird is more
remarkable than that Of the eagle. We
can understand the Tapping Of the
eagles immense wing supporting a
comparatively light body. But our
little bird has plump body; his wings
are not wide, but long, SO he must move
them rapidly to sustain bis weight; and
this he can do to perfection. The
vibrations OF his wings are go rapid as
to make them almost invisible. He
can use them to sustain himself in
mid-air, with his body as motioniess al
If perched on twig. In this way he
can sip the nectar of the delicate, fine.
stemmed flowers without alightine for
a moment. He never alights while SO
engaged. lie moves from flower IA |
flower with graceful and rapid move. |
ment sometimes chasing awayfa bee |
or humming- bird moth, of which he Is |
very Jealous; nor is he much more |
iaVorably impressed with any small
niros that seem 10 bis way. He knows
his POWER OF fight ard be has no fear
Of any othar bird !
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-10
THE MdRMuR OF A WATERFALL.



The murmur of waterfall
-, A mile away,
The rustic when a robin lights
, Upon a spray.
The lapping of lowland stream
~, On dripping boughs,
The sound of grazing from herd
Of gentle COWS,
Inc echo from the wooded hill
Of cuckoo's call,
rhe culver through the meadow grass
Al evening fall - - =
100 subtle are these harmonies
For pen and rule;
euch music is not understood
BY any school,;
But when Che brain is overweight
1t hath spell,
Beyond all human skill and power
10 make it we'll.
The memory of kindly word
~. For long gone by,
Inc fragrance of a fading flower
Sent lovingly,
Inc cleaning of sudden smile
=, Or sudden tear,
fhe warmer pressure of the hand,
j. The tone of cheer,
The hush that means II cannot speak
go But have heard p
Ihe note that only bears a verse
From Gods own Word -
such tiny things we hardly count
AS ministry;
The Riyers defining they have shown
Scant sympathy;
But when the heart istoverwrouebt
oh !! who can tells
The power of such tiny things .ls...y
IN To mako it we'll? 4 ~