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Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
REPORTS FROM DELAWARE COLLEGE
Now Has liz Students, More Than at Auy One
Time in its Whole History.

Delaware College has now more stu-
dents than she ever before had in the
whole course of her history. The
whole number of students is 112. of
whom 80 are in the Freshman class. 27
in the Sophomore, 90 in the Junior. II
IN the Senior, and pursuing graduate
courses or studying with view to an
additional degree, in some other cours g
than that in which they have been
graduated. This growth has not been
the result of any lowering of the re-
quirements for entrance, but rather has
come in spite of slow but steady adj
vance in such requirements.
There is a marked increase in the
interest excited by the Engineering
and Agricultural courses of the Col
lege. Some students are specializing
IN those courses, while others after
having taken degrees in other courses
are returning to obtain engineering de,
grees. The Four Years Agricultural
Course, and the Two Years Agricul-
tural Course, both attract students.
The work of the Short Course in Agri-
culture begins with the opening of the
next term, and is expected to attract
some young men in search of practical
help. Students are also specializing
by means OF election in law, literature,
Latin, Greek, and political science,
and there are more students doing
elective work in modern languages
than ever before. This is also in
creased specializing in chemistry.
Every new subject offered finds some
students ready to undertake it.
Another sign of health is the increased
used of the libraries, both general and
special.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
SURPRISE PARTY NEAR BRRNPORD.
Given Last Thursday to Miss Florence Lurty
on the Event of Her Birthday.

A very enjoyable surprise party was
given Miss Florence Lurty, at her home
near Brenford ON Thursday evening,
the occasion being her birthday. The
house was given over to the disposal of
the guests. During the evening the
hostess was presented with many
handsome presents. The evening was
spent in music and other pastimes.
During the evening a dainty repast
was served.
Those present were: Misses Elva
Griffin, Lulu Sapp, Beulah Ford, Ida
Morris, Florence Lurty, Margaret
Jones, Sallie Frazier, Margaret Sapp,
Edith Humphreys, Laura Garrison,
Avis Griffin; Messrs. Frank Truax.
Harry Lower, Fraley Ford, Willie
Kirby, AIDA Sapp, Edgar Frazier,
Ernest Downs, James Moore, Lee
Robinson, John Carrow, George Gar
rison, Frank NJ. Carrow, Frank d.
Carrow, Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Morris
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. ". Lurty.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
Mi1pah Lodge wOrkmen Elect Officers

Mizpah Lodge No. 10, A. 0. U. W..
held its election on Monday evening
last, with the following result: Master
Workman, Frank P. McCawley; Fore
man, Lewis F. Boyer; Overseer, VIII
lard W. Wright; Recorder, E. M.
Fowler; Financier, Geo. NJ. Steven:
son; Receiver, VIM. B. Start; Guide,
j. Benz. Krusen; Inside Watch, Har-
vey W. FAIRIES; Outside Watch. VIM.
Il. Scout; Trustees, JEFF. u. Scout,
John ?. Patterson and Joseph B.
HUM; Representative OF the Grand
Lodge, J. Harry Mattiford.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
HOUSTON NOW COLLECTOR OF PORT.
It is Understood That Df. Cooper viii Return
TO Practice in KentOn.

Robert G. Houston of Georgetown,
who was recently appointed collector
of customs for the port of Wilmington
to succeed DIR. William H. Cooper,
whose term expired last December,
took charge of the Office Monday morn
ing, the effects being delivered to him
by DR.. Cooper. A few days ago Mr..
Houston bonded in the sum of $4,000
with the Fidelity Guarantee and Safe
Deposit Co., of Baltimore. The oath
of office was administered by Hon. E.
G. Bradford, judge of the United
States Court.
William A. Comegys of Middletown,
who has been DIR. Oooper's chief
deputy, continues as Mr.. Houston's
chief equity for the present. The of
flee of collector of customs pays an an
nual salary of $500, in addition to
which there are fees. which make the
office worth about 5000 a year. Mr..
Houston will have no appointment to
make except chief deputy, the other
attaches of the Office being under the
Civil Service regulations.
DR.. Cooper, the retiring collector,
says the E0ery Evening, ''has made
host of friends since he assumed the
duties of the Office nearly five years
ago. All who had business with the
office found him most courteous and
obliging and he has the good will of
ALL"
1t is understood the DR.. w. III.
Cooper will move back to Kenton the
first of March and return to the prac-
tice of medicine. His property will
first undergo a number of changes to
make it modern and up to-date home.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
KENT TEACHERS GATHER
FOR INSTITUTE COURSE
TWENTIETH.SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION
BEGAN AT SMYRNA OPERA HOUSE.
Sessions Opened This Morning by Superiu.
tendent J. E. Carroll and Work Begun in
Earnest-0ificial Program Arranged.

The Twenty-seventh Annual Session
of the Kent County Teachers Institute
opened this morning under most fav-
Orable circumstances. The weather
conditions are fine, and the program
ARA nged promises to be one of the best
ever given in Smyrna. Superinten-
dent Carroll of the Kent County Pub
lie Schools, who has made ever en-
deavor to select a good course, called
the meeting to order, aud in the absence
of Rev. J. L. Estlin, the Rev. G. L.
Hardesty opened with prayer. The
official program was begun, and will
be carried out as follows:
English Grammar ....................
Prof; E. l. Cross, Wilmington Conference
Academy, Dover
| Needless Fears" go .......
Dr. $. G, schmucker, West Chester Normal
School. Pa.
Psychology.
Miss Kathrine X. Hobbs, Washington Col
lege.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON-2 O'CLOCK.
Little Brothers of the ........
..rh C. Schmucker.
Inc IIlHclpleS OF Euucatlnn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
........................... Miss KathIiue K Hobbs
"The Meaning of n Flower .. ...................
Dr. : c. Schmucker
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS O'clock.
Music Watkins Orchestra
| Solo "a. Haopy .Sreiski
10. "hoaming Through the Woodland -
Bird ~Ong" ......... chula1nn
| (Fiute and Violin Opligato)
................ Mrs Miriam Sheppard Davidson
Miss Edith L Hooper. Accompa"ist.
/ = Nr4a Iuwr
toomNvm%Ss a1d GdrFGK Fnnns MI Willard Howe
Mrs. Miriam sheppard ,avidson. .
Muslc.-'..'....'.'...... Watkins Orchestra
THURSDAY MORNING-9 O'CLOCK
Prayer Rev. V. s. Collins
some Essentials in Primary Geography each
iS
York w"
Words ..supt George Howell, Scranton. Pa.
"Climate and its Fact trS'............... rs '......
...........................PrOf Jacques W. Redwsy
THURSDAY AFTERNOON-2 O'CLOCK.
hooks .........................Supt George Howell
Environment and industrial Life"
| Prof Jacques w. Redway
| Thoughts and suggestions for the New Teacher
George Howell
THURSDAY EVENINGS O'CLOCK.
Music c; -; Watkins Orchestara
solo-'Oh That We Two Were Naying'...............
NT. Ed Huffecker
| - Violin Obligato.
soioSThe Great % hit Throne r. Frr Frank nd Bristol
!. .................Mrs. Miriam She ipard Davidson.
NuSlc. ...................... Watkins Orchestra
FRIDAY MORNGNG-9 O'CLOCK.
Prayer. .............Rev G Valerie Gilreatb
| Habit and its Formation in School Work. -
| ., PROF. NJ g, Behedict, New Britain. COnr.
Mrs. Ida Gilbert Myers. Washington. d G.
Habit and its Formation in School Wo. k" -.
'''''''''''''''''''.'.'''.'"...Prof. G. Benedict
FRIDAY AFTERNOON-2 O'CLOCK.
Literature in the Grades s'...................
| Mrs Ida Gilbert MYERS
Methods of Studng the Mind ........,..........
=, .........:.. :............I'rof NJ. g. Benedict.
/ "A Teachers Relation. Mrs Ida Gilbert Myers
FRIDAY EVENINGS O'CLOCK.
Watkins Orchestra.
Hawthorne Club
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
cAMOENS COMING QUAKER WEDDING.
Relati' es of Governor John Hum to be
United ia Marriage Soon.

The old Friends Meeting House at
Camden will be the scene of remark
ably pretty wedding in about month.
says the Wilmington Mcgning Star.
and one of considerable social interest.
Miss Florence Miffiin, daughter of S.
Hum Miffiin of Camden, will marry
Ezekiel HUM Sd, son of Ezekiel
Hum 2d, prominent criminal lawyer.
The prospective bridegroom is q
cousin of Governor John HUM, to
whom the bride is also related, and is
we'll known in lower Delaware, where
he spent many of his summers at the
old Hum homestead known as "Wild-
cat Manor"
There will be plenty of wedding fin
cry in the wedding party, although the
ceremony itself will, of course, be con-
Quoted under the Friend regulations.
entirely devoid of music or of officiat-
ing ministers. The young couple will
simply go into the meeting house at
the appointed hour, where they will
have a few moments of silence until
the spirit moves them, when they will
arise, face the congregation, and marry
themselves by repeating the marriage
vows. 1t is understood that Miss
Annie Mifiin of Wilmington, and Miss
Betty J. HUM of Philadelphia, will be
in the wedding party.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
LARGE ESTATE UNDER THE HAMMER.
Sheriffs Of Kent and Sussex Counties Con-
jointly Will Sell Peter F. Causey Property.

Sheriff Frank Reedy of Kent county
and Sheriff Peter ]. Hart of Sussex
county, will together manage a big
sale in Milford on December 1S. The
lands of Peter f. Causey have been
seized and as Milford aud the Causey
properties lies both in Kent and Sus-
sex counties, the arrangement for the
joint sale has been made. Sheriff
Reedy will have twenty-four proper
ties, most of them mill and farm prop
critics, and Sheriff Hart will have
twenty two pieces of the same char
acter to SELL The Milford Mills and
the Haven Mills are included in the
seizure by Sheriff Reedy.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
GOVERNOR HUM MEETS DEMOCRATS.
Announce Appointments of Election Officers
by October 10Th and Notify Party Will
Managers to Make Selections.

On Wednesday last by appointment,
ex-senator Il. r. KeDney Of Dover. and
E. ID. Hearn Of Georgetown, met Gov
ernor Hum and had very pleasant
interview with him in relation regard
ing the naming of election officers for
the next general election. The Cover
nor finally decided that the names from
which selections are to be made should
be submitted to him Oh or before the
tenth day Of September, 1902. The ap-
| ointments under thh law will be all
annOuncedby October 10.
Some weeks since, according to the
published statements in several news
papers, there was correspondence be
tween Willard Salisbury, Chairman of
the Democratic State Central Commit
tee and Governor Hum, regarding the
fixing of date for the naming of off
GERS to hold the next general election,
the object being to ascertain at what
time the Democratic list of names
| should be submitted to MS Excellency.
The committee was well satisfied
with the pleasant interview with the
executive and will notify the State and
county committees of the date decided
on that the selections to be made for
voters assistants aud others may be in
the hands of the Governor at the time
specified.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM.
The Program Friday Afternoon Was in Charge
of the Social Committee.

Inc Program Friday Afternoon Was in Charge
of the Social Committee.
Friday afternoon was the regular
business meeting of the Twentieth
Century Club. Notwithstanding the
stormy day there was a good attend
ance. The club had some important
subjects to discuss, which took longer
than usual.
The Art and Drama Committee re-
ported Sl25 from the Thanksgiving en-
tertainment. A vote of thanks was
given the chairman for her untiring
efforts to make the entertainment a
success.
The following program, which was
in charge of Miss Bertha Hoffecker,
assistant chairman of the Social Com
mittee, was given:
Piano Solo. Olo...............M Miss Eba Wilds
Review of '',The Club Woman .....'......
......i.4..... Mrs. J. G. 5. Price
instrumental Duet. ..........M Miss Arie
...... Hynson and Miss Phida Janney
Library Catalogue. Miss Bertha Hoffecker
The Library Catalogue was new and
interesting. Miss Hoffecker read
story which contained titles of books,
the members guessing the titles and
authors. Miss Agnes Carrow guessed
the highest number and secured a book
as prize.
There will not be a meeting of the
club Friday, December 9th.
Friday, December 18th, will be in
charge of the Literary Committee,
Miss Laura Bell, chairman.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
KINGS DAUGHTERS ANNUAL RECEPTION.
Held at the Residence of Mrs. ". 4. Faries
On Friday Evening Last.

Ou Fflday Evening Last,
The Circle of Kings Daughters gave
their annual reception at the home of
Mrs. W. A. FAIRIES on Friday evening
last before a large number of
invited guests. The home was a de-
lightful one fer such an occasion. and
for several hours there was mirth and
pleasure com bined with an excellent
musical program. The guests were re-
ceived by the officers of the circle COM
posed of Mrs. Frank f. Postles, presi-
dent; Mrs. Clarence Prettyman, and
Miss Anna Sutton, vice-presidents:
Mrs. j. W. Clifton, Secretary; Miss
Elizabeth Smithers, corresponding seex
retary, and Miss Lizzie Reynolds.
treasurer.
he entertainment was in charge of
the Program Committee Of which Miss
Bertha Hoffecker was chairman. Tt
was as follows:
Piano Solo-Mrs. Clarence Prettyman.
Vocal Duett-Messrs. Walter 0. and j.
Ed Hoffecker.
Piano Solo-Miss Elizabeth Collins.
Recitation-Miss Emily Spruance.
Solo-'The Great White Throne''-Mr.
j. E. Hoffecker.
Recitation Mr. Harvey w. FAIRIES.
Piano Duett-Miss Arie Hynson and Miss
Phida Jarney.
Solo Mona"-Mr. Lewis NJ. Price.
Reading-Rev. Vaughan S. Collins.
S0lo-'The Flight of Ages-Mr. Walter
0. Hoffecker.
During the evening delightful re-
past of lemonade and cake was served.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program of Friday Afternoon as Reported by
Miss Elizabeth Collins CORRESPONDENT.

Program of Friday Afternoon as Reported by
Miss Elizabeth Collins Correspondent.
The Literary Society, of the Smyrna
High School, met last Friday after
noon, and the following program was
rendered: Minutes" Lillian Speak
man; Defamation, Gertrude Bell, sat
the Stage Door; Essay, Jennie Rob
inson, Perseverance" ;Reading, Frank
Boggs, Description of a Snow Storm; !;
Essay, Edith George, Washington
Irving; Song, School; journal editor
Henry Janney, Assistant editor, VIM.
Kirby; Reading, Mary Hazel; Read
ing, Pearle Warner; Debate, Resolved
''That iron is more serviceable to man
kind than gold;" 1st. Aft, Ayres Stock
ley; End. Aft, Caroline Riggs; 1st.
Neg, Lester Voss; end. Neg, Lanette
Bitter, (read by Daisy Sutton). The
Judges, Julia Weldon, Oswald Dem
ney and May York, decided in favor of
the Negative.
Our critic, Mr.. Griffith, then made a
few remarks, after which the meeting
adjourned.
Last Monday, short meeting was
held for election of officers W hich were
as follows: Pres, Daisy Sutton, Vice
pres, May York. Sec., Eva Foxwell,
Cor. sec., Julia Weldon.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
Grapes Picked In necemher.

Grapes picked in December, is some
thing rare for this section. While
visiting her brother, Mr.. Joseph
Broadway, near Bombay Hook Light
house, over Sunday, Miss Mary Broad
way, of this town, pulled some ripe
grapes off the vine and enjoyed it as a
dainty luxury.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
Coon Club Catches a Prize.

John @. Blizzard and party of hun
ters captured a coon near Woodland
Beach which is one of the largest ever
seen in this vicinity. 1t weighed 1s
pounds.
Smyrna times., 1901-12-04
ntpTASOPHS ELECT OFFICERS MONDAY.
"1Hua' Election Of Officers For the InSe.
pendent Order of FeptasOphs.

clau. "A. regular meeting of Smyrna Con-
inc i'e, NO. 40, L. o. H., held last even
Irche AL .ne following officers were elected
04T2n, T, Z. NJ. Fowler; Provost, VIM.
SEA- aries; Prelate, g. o. Swinney
eieMSary, eisr My, Geo. M. Stevenson; Finan-
R S4' Mm' ID. Baggs; Treasurer, VIM.
WsrSsaart; Inspector, j. Wesley Start,
TLoaLraen, Albert H. Smith: Sentinel
HofIao1h.oh a. hoiiecker; Trustees, Robt. d.
B. TNner' VIM. Ashcraft and Joseph
@. MN Medical Examiners, Thomas
Sw;nUUoore' VIM. Ashcraft and G. o.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

ing insurgent sentiment. Colonel McClernand says
that he has had some correspondence with in
surgent leaders but could not possibly accept their
terms of surrender.
Some twenty-four pueblos represented at
the commissions proceedings, held in the Cebu
theatre. After two days of discussion and con-
sideration the island organized and officered
as province. II is the largest province In the
Philippines In area and population. the people
numbering 6oO0G0. The city of Cebu has popula-
ton of $1,000 The delegates entirely un-
demonstrative. but in response President Taft's
plain criticisms and questions they stated that
they would longer permit the mountain skulkers
to prevent the advent peace. civil and order
and consequent prosperity.
Chief Justice ArrellarO. friend of
Llorente. the new Governor. made plain and
forcible speech. assuring the people that all fur
thcr talk of independence of American sovereignty
would be idle and prodtless, and that their ambi-
tOn should be directed toward what would fur
nish far more satisfactory results, namely au-
tCnomy under American sovereignty In municipal
affairs which they already possessed and eventual
complete autonomy In their provincial and general
governments.
General Hughes. commander of the Department
of the Visayas that since the insurrection I'm
Panay has been happily terminated he will now
devote his personal attention to closing up the
present situation in Cebu. and a more vigorous
military and administrative policy than Cebu has
known Is soon TO be realized
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
OPPOSES PROPOSED CHANGES.
.ditor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: That the proposition to replace the two
oases the junction of Broadway and Sixth-ave.
by desert of asphalt should pass the local board
without a word of opposition from property owners
would incredible it not likely that
took the proposition seriously. regarding il
rather whimsical suggestion which the common
of the aldermen of that district could be
trusted 10 give its quietus.
The reason given for this proposed vandalism is
that It will relieve traffic congestion this point
and make ii convenient for vehicles and
pedestrians with the added suggestion from Presi
dent Coogan that it will afford uninterrupted
approach the elevated stairs at Thirty third-st.
The faacy of the claim that ii will benefit pedes-
trians is shown by the presidents own suggestion
section to care for them. There is ample room for
the full capacity of traffic that enter and pass
through this plaza from the interseCting streets
and be in accommodated by them in leaving
1t. The superficial is proof of that. And II
is now directed in its proper channels by the
will be created the most dangerous street crossing
for pedestrians in the city of NewYork, with alb
solutely protection from animal and motor
hicles for three whole blocks. from Thirty-second
TO Thrty-hfth St All consideration for the CRATE
full relief to the eye of trees and grass aside do
ity want this?
The proposed change will affect not alone those
Of the vicinity, but all citizens of and visitors
New-York who have occasion the ntersect-
local board will bring about a realization OF the
threatened danger and arouse sufficient opposition
prevent its conSummation. PEDESTRIAN.
NeWYork, June 6, 1901
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
.4Nzs.ES } j. iis.Na .,aa !, 4 3 axsusstzlx.

The amusement seasori az Manhattan Beach will
open on Saturday, o June .la.T when Shannons 2Sd
Regiment Band Will begin series of free concerts
both afternoons and evenings. On the following
Thursday Pain. the fireworks king, will give the
first performance OF his summer production which
this year will have for its subject China: or The
Fall of Peking." Next to follow will be the open-
ing of the theatre two days later. when the Augus-
tin DAILY Musical Company will give a series of
musical comedy revivals. presenting for the Arst
offering The Circus Girl" which has not been
heard since its long run at Days Theatre a few
ago. 1t is the intention of the management
make frequent changes of programme during
lne summer. fve different musical organizations
will be heard and eight musical comedies and light
operas presented In the short season Of ten weeks
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

apparatus TO lift her, but unsuccessfully. The
accident to the Hudson one of the most peculiar
in marine history. Failing over while partly hauled
out OF water for repairs her bow driven into
the mud with such force that a hole was made
in her hull nearly twenty feet long Through this
water has been flowing in such quantity that the
largest steam pumps have been unable TO re-
II.
Ordinarily vessel which has careened can be
righted without much difficulty with the modarn
appliances now in use. but the Hudson has been
settling deeper and deeper I'm the mud and her
is something like that of the battIeship Maine
the leak, but say the hole is too large No derrick
can be found large enough 10 lift the great
weight. and 1t is believed that the only way to
raise her will be to tear away the pier against
which she is lying and either build dam around
her, pumping the water out. attach pontoons on
either side and use them for lifting power
The Hudson Is OF the largest vessels, of tho
Merchants and Miners fleet running between Ball
timore and Savannah being nearly 500 feet longand
% feet draft 49,. irfst i.t.t. ,. y
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
HELP FOR A POOR WIDOW

The Charity Organization Society appeals for 5000
to provide monthly pension of $50 a month for a
widow with three children. In the lifetime of the
husband and father his wife was subjected IN
hardships and trials which partly relieved
by his death Her health. however. gave way
under the strain. and she is unable to work
Her great fear is possibility of separation from
her children, and the amount asked for sunnIe
mented by the payment of rent which is tn he
sSupphed 1rom another source, will enable her 10
keep the family together until the Oldest child a
10Y oi tnirteen years. is able work. ANY money
LOT ehs case sent TO the Charity Organization So,
Sie.S, no; ioo East Twenty-second-st will he driv
and publicly acknowledged 49, "Aii 10 uoiS
New-York tribune., 1901-06-09


1t is a pretty far cry in many respects from
Krolrs in Berlin, 10 the Terrace Garden. in East
Fifty-eighth-st and yet persons familiar with the
two places Will note points of resemblance, Krolrs
IS the Royal Opera House, and between
Nine Sembrich divided her recent season of Italian
opera in the Prussian capital What 1t is like now
deponent saith not, not being able to speak from
personal observation, but some years ago the old
theatre stood in illuminated garden in which
bands provided music for the diversion of the vsi-
tors who saunered through the green alleys or sat
az tables in the enjoyment of creature comforts
Wearied OF this, or curious about the performance
in the theatre. one might saunter in and mayhap
near one OF the worlds greatest singers an opera
by Mozart, Meyerbeer a charming old Singspiel
by Lortzing. 1t was at Krolls that Nine Gerster
nrst won the attention Of the musical world She
Went frcm there to Covent Garden and came from
Covent Garden to the Academy Of Music
Terrace Garden is a replication of Krolps On
small scale. There are trees and arbored tables
and music; much TO eat and drink and openina
from the garden is the old theatre IN which lust
may saunter at will Claving deposited the
necessary obolus at the entrance) and hear a per-
formance by the Parry Opera Company II is a
combination OF operetta performers gathered to-
gether by the old stage manager OF Covent Garden
and the Metropolitan Opera House. which, as is the
American rule, is strihngly effective in its choral
department, and which sings and acts with a spirit
that is positively invigorating to the spectator in
warm weather. Since the opening night the
operetta given was Sousas lei Captain" This will
give way tomorrow TO THE Isle of Champagne
for which William Fuerst wrote the music. There
will be new scenery. Frank Desron will essay the
role created by Thomas O. Seabrooke and Miss
Mamie GiIroy that OF Diana. Others in the cast
VIII be Frank Sheridan Frederick Knight Dan
Baker, Charles Whalen, Harry Carter John
Wheeler, Bertie Foote, Walter Condif villa Knox
Nellie Douglas and Mathide CottreIy The second
aTt OF the concert this evening Will take place in