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Smyrna times., 1901-07-10
KENTON.
Severe Electric Storm Visited Kenton Sat
urday Afternoon and Does Damage.
Local and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence for the TIMES.


KENToN, July GA very severe cleo
trio storm passed over our vicinity last
Saturday afternoon. The lightning
was unusually vivid and the thun-
der was very heavy. The dash
ing rain preceded by a strong wind
which broke up our shade trees badly
tearing some of them up by the roots.
Lightning struck the ground last
week in Mr., John Numbers hay field
setting the hay afire. It burned over
nearlyan acre and Mr.. Numbers says had
it not been for the kindness of his
neighborhOods who assisted him in
putting out the fire he would have lost
a great portion of his crop.
The threshing season is now fully
under way and our machine men seem
to believe in making hay while the sun
shines. The yield does not seem quite
so good as it has been for the past few
years but we are glad it is not so bad
as some had anticipated it would be.
Our Ladies' Aid held its regular
monthly meeting last week at the
home of Mrs. George Hoffecker. Re-
freshments were served and a yerv
pleasant time was enjoyed by all who
were present. The next meeting will
be at Mrs. G. Garrison's.
The young people of Kenton will
hold lawn fete next Friday and Sat
urday evenings, July 18th and 18th on
the beautiful lawn of the property
owner of DIR. VIM. H. Cooper. No
pains will be spared to make this an
enjoyable occasion as well as a finan-
cial success. The entire lawn will be
illuminated by large lamps and Jap
anese lanterns. Ample seating capac-
ity will be furnished and every body is
most cordially invited to come and
join us. Ice cream, cake and confec-
tioneries will be served.
PersOnals.-Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan of
Philadelphia, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Attix.-Master
Geo. Rogers of Philadelphia, is spend
ing his summer vacation in our town.
Mrs Winbert Wright has been on
the sick list for few days as a result
of being overcome by heat last week.
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CHESWOED.
Wheat Threshiug Begun and Crops Yielding
a Fair Average Game of
BasebaIl-LOcaI and Personal,

Special Correspondence to the TINES
CHEswoLD, July 8, 1901.-The in
tense heat with drought prevailing last
week was fast assuming serious condi-
tions in our vegetable gardens, pas
lures and fields of young clover when
the welcome shower of Saturday after
noon last brought relief. All veseta-
bles seem to be taking on new lease
of life since.
Wheat threshing commenced with
us about the middle of last week. We
hear varied expressions of opinion as
to yield and value of present crops. A
fair average of the yield can probably
be gathered from those who have
threshed and given machine measure
as follows: G. r. Vaughan, 1854 bu-
shells from so acres; J. H. Bishop, 9O5
from IA acres; William Boyd. 19t bu-
shells per acre; Edward Ford, 2O9 from
IA acres; Mrs. Orietta Emerson, 174t
from 6 acres (the latter may be revised
when delivered for market) and w. s..
CaItwell, 2I3 from 10 acres.
In a return game the Hartley base
ball team crossed bats with our Ches-
void team July 4 and Cheswold proved
an easy winner with score of II to Z.
This is the second defeat for Hartley by
Cheswold. A game by the Smyrna
team against Cheswold on Cheswold
grounds last Saturday afternoon
proved to be close contest, therefore
very interesting and exciting through
out. Indeed it was the finest played
in Cheswold, and perhaps the most
faultless Of all games in this county
this year. One of our good judges Of
the game speaks of it thus: ''They
played ball, there is no mistaking it,
they played ball." The ending of the
fifth inning found Cheswold without a
run scored and Smyrna only one.
Main street fronting the ground be-
came lined with eager and excited spec
tators who clapped and cheered our
home team as the score was announced
6 to 2 in favor of Cheswold. The
Smyrna team received much praise for
good playing, gentlemanly bearing
and fair dealing.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10
Does 1t Pay to Buy Cheap Z?

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds, is all right, but you want SOM
ething that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you do +? Go to a warmer and more
regular climate Yes, if possible ; if
not possible for you, then in either
case take the ONLY remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized count
ries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, ''Boshee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu
lates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays inflammation, causes
easy expectoration, gives a good nights
rest, and cures the patient. Try one
bottle. Recommended many years by
all druggists in the world. For sale
by Benton N. Weldon, druggist.
Smyrna. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

section are almost exclusively negroes.
A few years ago, when the farms were
large, the colored people seemed con-
tent, from seven to ten being employed
by each farmer. Now, most of the
farms are small, and few farmers need
more than one or two regular hands.
This does not suit the colored people,
who like to have company when they
work, and the result is that they are
leaving the farms and securing en-
ployment on the Delaware railroad,
that corporation now employing large
number of extra men in extending the
double track down the State.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Pusey and Jones Company, and IN W
future will be in charge of ?. r. Wv
sey, Jr., who since 1863 has been ~
surveyor for General Smith. Dufil5
the past year Mr.. Causey has m'.. =
surveys of Mispillion and Smyrns, -
ers, the harbors of Cambridge %~ g
and Hayre de Grace, Nd, anu :"
month completed an extensive el
ination of the Delaware Break"S"
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Saulsbur! ~ ~
gone to Portsmouth, y. d., III
summer.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10
CLAYTON DEPAR MENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Miss May Leathers who has been as
sistant postmistress to Postm aster T.
L. Mason, has rendered her resigna-
ton to take effect at the close of Satur-
day evening. Postmaster Mason has
not yet decided whom he will select to
take her place Miss Leathers has
made a pleasant and courteous assist
ant, and she will be missed by many
patrons of the office.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith Huff, of Will
mington, and Mr.. Will Tunis of Wash
ington, d. c., were guests of the fam
lily of W. H. Tunis over Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hannold, of
Sweedsboro, N. J. are being enter
tanned by the family of W. D. Hudson
near town.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

While working in the chair factory
of st. Joseph's Industrial School at
Clayton last week, William Hart had a
finger severed by machinery.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

The A. L. Hudson lot north of Clay
ton, recently purchased by the Armour
Refrigerating Company is under the
care of their Chicago agent, Joseph
Flatherty, who is making plans for the
erection of an ice and cold storage
plant. The P. W. & B. Railroad are
placing in siding to make ready for
the enterprise.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Beginning with July the first, num-
Der of changes went into effect in the
Adams Express Company's service.
The Office of Route Agent Tunis was
transferred from Clayton to Whining
ton, and his district extended, which
now takes in the P. w. & B. railroad,
the Delaware Division, the SIN yrna
branch, the Newark & Delaware City
Branch, the Queen Anne & Kent Rail
road, the Delaware & Chesapeake rail-
road and the Baltimore and Delaware
Bay railroad. The removal of the
headquarters of Route Agent w. HI.
Tunls to Wilmington may mean that
his family will take up residence there
eventually, although for the present he
will live in Clayton and go up and
down every day. George W. Neatly,
who was the assistant to Route Agent
Tunis, has been appointed the Route
Agent for the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Rvilroad which includes
the Delaware Division south of Del
mar, the Delaware Maryland and Vir-
ginia railroad, the COLCHESTER Steam
boat Line, the Baltimore Chesapeake
& Atlantic railroad and the Cambridge
and Seaford railroad.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Seven business firms alone employ
ffty-two Goldey College graduates
Write to-day to Principal H. S. Col
dey, Wilmington, Del, and ask for
new, free, beautiful catalogue. See
adv. this paper.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Former County Commissioner w. A.
Scott and Edward Hart, of Townsend,
have purchased fIom the Delaware
'TsAl%ay Co. the freight station and
granary at Green Spring, the freight
aud passenger agency there having
been discontinued by the railroad COM
pany. The building will be moved to
the farm near the station owned by
these two gentlemen and ten anted by
Joseph Stevenson.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

DR.. Konrad Uhlig, of Mason's Phar-
macy, who enjoys quite reputation as
tenor soloist and musical director,
has been invited te become a member
of Wesley Church Choir, Dover, at an
inducing salary. 1t is probable that
DIR. Uhlig will accept and make the
trip there every Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10
Our Reputation

Has been our best advertisement but to the who NAV
tour OF inspection that you may better appreciate the make
claim make The marvellous increase in our n OF the
ually given. nave contn-
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Fourth of July at MiIIingtOn.-M -Millington
was the banner town Of the county
Thursday and eclipsed all others in
celebrating the Glorious Fourth. The
committee of arrangements comprised
Messrs. E. C...Sunfeld, Joseph MALTA
lieu, John P Ahern, Edward Spesr
and John Weist, and under such direc-
ton the affair could not help but be a
grand success. The parade in the
morning was participated in by over
300 persons in carriages and ON horse
back, the Millington and Unicorn
Mills bands furnished music for the
day. One of the most beautiful floats
was the Goddess of Liberty represen-
ted by Miss Ollie Vansant and the 46
States represented by as many girls
representing the youth and beauty of
Millington. In the afternoon DR.. l..
E. Barrett made an eloquent address
on the school house green and at night
Rev. G. L. Hardesty addressed the
crowd in a patriotic speech which was
heartily received. The declaration of
independence was read by Mr.. T. A.
Vansant. The fireworks under the di-
rection of Mr.. John P. Ahern delighted
the crowds that came to Millington in
the evening. Dinner and supper were
served by the ladies of the church and
about $40 cleared. The celebration
was grand success and there is rea-
son for congratulation for the perfect
order and the pleasure universally de-
rived by both the citizens and visitors.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

The Misses Rogers who are enter
tainlng Miss Elain Wallace, Miss Nat
allie Rush, of Wilmington, and Miss
Ethel Hynchman, Perryman, Md,
gave pleasant party in their honor OH
Monday evening. Music, dancing and
other pastimes were indulged in and
refreshments were served. Those
present were Miss Wallace, Miss Rush
Miss Hynchman, Miss Ethel Rogers,
Miss Marion Rogers; Messrs. A. Lee
Clifton, Cummins Speakman, Charles
Stockley, r. d. Hoffecker, Jr., and
DR.. Hirons Clifton.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Miss Bertha Selders, of Alexandria,
Va, Is visiting Mrs. H. Seiders.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

to bring these Jerseyites to their
senses. According to Mr.. Anderson's
story the men claimed they were in
Delaware waters, or waters in dispute
Attorney General Ward has written
Attorney General Gray, of JERSEY
calling attention to what he considers
violation of the conditions and spirit
OF the injunction granted by the su.
preme Court of the United States in
the case now pending between these
States.
We clip the following from the Even.
ing Journal, of Wednesday: 'sThe res
ignation of General W. F. Smith. who
Tor the past fifteen years has been
United States agent at Wilmington in
charge OF river and harbor improve.
ments, took effect Yesterday. and the
United States Engineers office has
been removed from No. 1924 Adams
street. to the Office building of the
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

John A. Finley, brakeman of the
Delaware Railroad, was hurt Saturday
afternoon by falling from freight car
at Ridgely, Md, on the Queen Anne's
division. In striking the ground his
right shoulder was dislocated and he
was severely bruised about the body.
He was given temporary medical at
tendance at Ridgely, and was sent to
Wilmington on train No. "a. The
Phoenix ambulance was in waiting at
the station but he declined to be taken
to hospital. eff had known you
were going to have all this excitement,
/ would have renamed down the road''
he declared. He was attended by DIR.
James A. Draper, after which he was
sent to his home at Seventh and Orange
streets. He had the same shoulder
dislocated recently by falling from a
car.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

There is general complaint among
the farmers of Upper Kent county
about the scarcity of farm laborers.
The situation is becoming worse, and
the farmers may attempt to secure inn
migrants. The farm laborers of this
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

The ladies of Delaney's NJ. E.
Church will hold afestival in the grove
at the church on Friday and Saturday
evenings of this week, 18th and 18th.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Mr.. W. D. Hudson, so far as is
known. takes the lead with the first
Delaware peaches grown this season in
this vicinity. On Monday he shipped
two baskets to the Philadelphia mar
ket.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10
CLAYTON.

items of Interest Cleaned From the DOIngs
In and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

A valuable driving horse belonging
to William Donovan, near Clayton,
was killed Sunday evening by light
ming while standing with several other
horses under a chestnut tree.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

Proprietor John P. Goldsborough,
of the Stoeckle House, lost his valua-
= BILE colt "Hobson'' on Monday. He
was of fine stock and gave promise Of
being trotter of exceptional speed.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-10

At the annual meeting of the Della
ware Society of the Cincinnati the fol.
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Thomas David Pearce, of Phila-
delphia; Vice-President, DIR. John
Patten Wales, of Wilmington: Secre-
tary, Captain Henry Hobart Bellas, of
Philadelphia; Assistant Secretary John
Osgood Platt, of Philadelphia: Treas
urer, Philip Howell White, of Phila-
delphia; Assistant Treasurer. Rodney
Macdonough, of Boston; Chaplain.
Bishop Leighton Coleman. of viii
mineton. The society will place a
bronze tablet on the house in Will
mington which Washington used as
headquarters prior to the battle of
Brandywine.
Notwithstanding the extreme hot
weather, we are startled by another
dispute over the fishing grounds in
the Delaware river, between Delaware
ana New Jersey. -Four Delaware fish
ermen were arrested a week ago nv
New Jersey authorities, who were on
Grating boats belonging to Joseph An.
derson, OF Delaware City. Their
ooats and paraphernalia were confis.
Gated and the men taken to salem
given a hearing and two held in hail
ior their appearance at the next term
OF court. Attorney General Ward was
'o'd OF the outrage and Will take stems
Evening star., 1901-05-30

large congregation was assembled at
the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, cor
ner 1st and II streets southwest, last night
the occasion being a reception in honor of
the pastor, Rev. Alexander Wlllbanks,
who graduated from the theological de-
partment Of Howard University the 9th
instant. Rev. Shelton Miller acted as
master of ceremonies, and the welcoming
address on behalf of the church was made
by Mr.. ]. Manning. Mr. c. H. Williams
represented the Sunday school and Mr.. c.
H. Strother the Christian Endeavor So
ciety In appropriate remarks Dr. c. w.
Childe spoke of Rev. Willbanks as a pas
tor and DR.. Isaac Clark, Prof Stirling
n. Brown and DR.. John L. Ewell, dean of
the theological department. mad, conlpli-
mentary speeches. as did Mr.. Pe.rl F1isby
of the District bar. Prof. Bell Of Mt Car
mel and Prof. ]. T. Newman of the Metro
politan Wesley A. NJ. e. Zion Church rem
dered solos during the evening. Nine. Anna
LIE Slade contributed a solo, which won
great applause. The choir Of the church
also rendered selections. After the bene-
diction by Rev. 8. Geriah Lamkins the In
vited guests repaired to the lecture room,
where collation. was served by the ladies
OF the church. The table stretched the full
AenGth OF the room. 30 as to accommo-
GATE elghty-five persons at once. Several
OF the young men of the church acted as
ushers. while the young ladies' waited on
the table.
Evening star., 1901-05-30
EXAMINING WITNESSES.
Assistant District Attorney Investi
eating AYrRs Tranadr

Assistant District Attorney Investf-
eating Ayres Tragedy.
While many officials were enjoying a hol-
iday today Assistant District Attorney
Iaggart was busy in the case of Mrs. Lola
Ida Henry Bonine, who is in jail charged
with the killing of James Seymour Ayres,
1r., at the Kenmore Hotel the morning Of
the 10Th of this month. Several witnesses,
including some of the officers in charge
or the case, were examined by Mr.. Tag
gart 1t was found necessary to question
some of the witnesses today in order that
the examination may be concluded before
Monday, when 1t is expected the grand
jury will take up the matter.
The interest shown in the investigation
was manifested today, when two stran-
gers In the city called at police headquar-
ters and inquired for Mr.. Bonine's address,
Ihey wanted to see the husband of the
prisoner in order to get his consent to call
upon his wife at the District Jail. Mrs
Bonine's eldest son called to see her early
this morning, having a basket OF fruit for
Attorney Douglass called. They remained
in conversation with her for quite awhile.
Everything at the prison was quiet today.
and the visit of Mr.. Bonine and the attor-
ney proved acceptable to the woman, as it
helped her to pass away the day and break
the monotony. When they left Mrs Bo-
nine soon returned to her cell and spent
part of her time reading newspapers
detectives had found no new evidence in
the case since the last report. 1t was
stated by friend of Ayres that there is
no truth in the report that he (Ayres) was
at beer garden in Northeast Washington
the night previous to the time he was
killed, and he also denied the statement
that Ayres had visited the resorts at Ches-
apeake Junction with a woman. That
Ayres had been seen on the street in COM
pany with woman his friends did not
deny, but they did say he had not been
out in Mrs. Bonine's company. One Of them
mentioned the name of another woman
who had been mistaken for Mrs. Bonine
One Of the guests OF the hotel, speaking
to Star reporter. said he had lived at
the hotel many months, and he had never
seen anything to indicate intimacy between
Mrs. Bonine and Ayres. The woman, he
said, seemed as II she wanted to look out
for the interests of everybody about the
hotel 1t was stated at police headquarters
this afternoon that nothing new had been
learned concerning the Identification of the
bloodstained weapon.
Evening star., 1901-05-30

resolution has been introduced at tbe
convention Of the Western Labor Union of
Denver providing that the union shall enter
actively into politics.
Evening star., 1901-05-30
Annual Banquet Of Clinical society.

The annual banquet of the Clinical So
ciety of the District of Columbia was held
at Harvey's last Tuesday evening. Thirty
covers were laid, and a most enjoyable
program was carried out An X-ray ma
chine was utilized during the evening, the
interiors of the heads Of the members Of
the company being examined and the re-
suits announced, much to the amusement
of every one except the particular one who
was the subject under consideration.
The committee Of arrangements was COM
posed or Drs w. NJ. Barton, chairman; w.
A. Wells, ]. c. De Vries Jesse Ramsburg
and c. H. Jones. The president of the So
clety, DIR. c. c. Marbury, acted as toast
master
Evening star., 1901-05-30
Manufacture. in north Dako,

w. M. Steuart acting chief statistician
for manufactures, twelfth census, submit
ted to Director Merriam yesterday a pre-
liminary report regarding the manufac-
turing industries of North Dakota During
tie last decade the percentage Of increase
IN the number of establishments was 1858
per cent: increase in amout of capital. s6.4
per cent; increase in average number Of
wage-earners employed, 20 per cent; In
crease In total wages. 81 per. cent; miscel-
ianeous expenses. n per cent cost Of ma
terials s1.9 per cent, and the value or
products. including custom work and re-
pairing. S2.6 per cent.
Evening star., 1901-05-30
Washington Traction Meetins.

Owing to the absence Of a quorum the
meeting Of the directors Of the Warrington
Traction Company. which waste have been
held In New York yesterday, was post
poned until tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-05-30

Judge Strimple Of Cleveland Tuesday
dismissed the mandamus suit brought
against the board of county auditors by
Mayor johnson to compel 1t to make higher
appra1sements on various railroad proper
ties in Ohio for taxation.
Judge Strimple decided that the statutes
make it permissible and not mandatory for
the board to exercise the power of the
constitution on railway ,ofacials' books and
papers; is understood the case will be
carried to the higher courts.
Evening star., 1901-05-30

A dispatch to the Haltim6re Sun from
Middletown, Nd. last night says: The
northern part of Middletorn valley is
greatly excited over brutal assault which
was perpetrated upon young lady this
morning by an unknown white man, who
afterward made good his escape. The VIC
tim was Miss Carrie Smith, aged sixteen
years, daughter of Mr. station Smith a
well-known farmer of near Pheasant Walk.
a few miles north of Myersville.
Armed men are still on the hunt They
declare they will kill hHr assailant If they
can find him.
Evening star., 1901-05-30
New Branch Star ONCE.

The Star has opened a branch office at
Criswelrs drug store, corner 7th and II
streets northwest where advertisements
are received at regular rates and sent d.
rect to The Star office without additional
cost to the advertiser.
Evening star., 1901-05-30
UnsatisfactOry Armor Test.

The test Of the first of the new Krupp
armor plates for war ships was held at
the Indian Head proving ground vest terday
and proved to be unsatisfactory. The plate
was six inches thick representing about
800 tons Of armor for the battle ship Maine
On the first shot a crack was developed in
the plate, and on the second shot the plate
bulged considerably. Under the circum-
stances no more shots were fired, and 1t
was determined to await a better plate 1t
is stated in explanation Of the poor results
shown, that the plate was an old one, and
that the crack probably existed before the
shots were fired.
Evening star., 1901-05-30

At the fiftieth commencement exercises
of the Albany, N. Y, law school last night
the honorary degree of doctor of laws was
conferred upon President Mckinley Presi-
dent A. v. v. Raymond of Union Univer-
sity. after the degree was conferred, read
the following telegram:
CANTON, Ohio. May %. 1901
IT extend consratulation to the trustees
Of the Albany Law School on the compile
that you will convey to those participat-
ing in the anniversary exercises cordial
congratulations and good wishes.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
President Mckinley is a graduate Of the
1867,