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Smyrna times., 1902-07-09
BRENFORD
Local Happening and Personal Mention Of
Week Down at Brenford.

Local Happening and Personal Mention Of
Week Down at Brenford.
Special Correspondence TO the Times.
BRENFoRD, July s:-Miss Edith Sew
erson, who has had a position in
Philadelphia for the past year, arrived
home last week to spend the summer
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sever
son.
Mr.. Layton, proprietor of the Gen.
tral Roller Mills, near Brenford, since
March LIST, moved back to Snow Hill,
Md, last week.
PersOnaI:-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ham
mond, of Philadelphia, arrived in
Brenford on the Fourth to spend a
few days with Mrs. Hammond's father,
John Severson. William 7. Bryan
and Miss Mamie Wright spent several
days last week in Easton, Md. They
also attended the commencement
while there. Mr.. and Mrs. John An
thony, Miss Mary Anthony, John
L,eFevre, w. Lee Springs, and Miss
Belle Mayberry of Camden, N. j.,
spent the Fourth with James +.
Davis, of Brenford. Mrs. WV. Rowe
OF Philadelphia, was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. George ID. Wright last week.
She was accompanied by Harvey and
Lillian Wright, who will spend the
summer with her Nathaniel Ford,
Of Wilmington, is visiting friends
near town. Boyer and family Of
Brandywine Springs. are the guests of
John Sapp William Dickson, Of New
York, is spending few days with his
mother in Brenford. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Truax of Wilmington, and Mr..
ID. @. Bailey Of Smyrna. spent the
Fourth with s. p Truax. near town.
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the services of additional help in her
household duties and engaged a white
woman who recently came here from
Chestertown, Md, to assist her. On
Wednesday in eating her dinner Mrs.
Mccoy detected peculiar taste in her
coffee, and remembered having noticed
it several times before. She set about
investigating the matter and found
several empty laudanum bottles hid
about the house. She therefore sought
her housekeeper and accused her of
doctoring her food with the deadly
drug. At frstthe woman denied ever
having such thought in her mind.
Mrs. Mccoy was not deceived by her
denials, however, aud after much
questioning the woman gradually
made full confession of the matter.
She admitted putting landanum in Mrs.
McCoy's food and coffee at times for
the past month, but said that why she
did so she did not know. She said the
luod JuSG Cduo III hSI ulnu duu SHo
had not the power to overcome it.
After severe reprimand Mrs. Nc
Coy made her pack her clothes and
leave the place as soon as possible
threatening her with arrest if she ever
came around again. The woman,
glad to get off so easily, left at once.
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portions to those who were its pro-
moters.
Personal D. H. H. Casson and
Miss Bertha Boyd, daughter of John
D. Boyd, two of our young people,
were married Wednesday evening of
last week. It vas a quiet wedding.
They will make their home in Ches-
void for the present. Daniel George,
of New York city, son of T. r. George.
near Cheswold, arrived home last Fri
day, having been run down on an ice
cream wagon by trolley car and Sc
verely hurt recently. His right foot
was SO badly mashed that it was
thought at first amputation would be
necessary. - Mr.. Dawson, present
Rural Free Delivery Inspector, is view
ing routes and at this point. Mr.
and Mrs. J. G. Cantwell, of Chester,
Pa, Mr.. and Mr.. Lewis Scotten and
children were guests Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Cantwell. Mr.. and
NhISs doOs Ls AuuoIbOuy VI u1lduOA-
phia. and Mrs. H. G. Lynch, of Eel
ton, we're guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Hermon Anderson, last Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bogart, of Dover, spent
Sunday with Mr.. J. H. Dannenhauer.
Mr.. Thomas Shackell is in Philadel-
phia. James Boyles, of Whining
ton, was a visitor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cruel, near Cheswold, last week.
Messrs. Fred and Irwin Emerson, of
Philadelphia, spent the Fourth with
their mother, Mrs. Orietts Emerson.
Miss Lizzie Grieves, of Smyrna, and
Mr.. Richards, of Middletown, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bishop,
Mrs. Maggie and Mrs. Walter Grieves,
of Philadelphia, are their visitors also
REX.
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09
KENTON..
First Peaches of the Season Shipped From
Kenton Station-Death Of Mrs. Sylves-
ter Purnell-Local and Personal
REX.

Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
KENTON, DELAWARE, July the Sth.
Mr.. Thomas Ford who lives oppo-
site Mr.. David S. Wilds, had one of
his mules badly hurt last week while
plOwing lot in Kenton. The axle
tree of little express wagon had been
thrown out in the lot and he stepped
on it in such way as to run it far up
into the frog of its foot, making dan
gerous wound.
Mr.. George t. Hofecker on Mr.. j.
II. Attix farm was the first to pick
any large quantity of peaches. On
last Monday he shipped about 400 bas-
kets, they were exceptionally fine and
Mr.. Hoffecker was offered so cents
basket at the station, but preferred to
ship.
The wife of Mr.. Sylvester Purnell
of near Millington, died on July 4th
at o'clock a. m, and was buried on
last Sunday afternoon at Millington.
Mrs. Purnells maiden name was Mad
dox. She first married man whose
name was Hardcastle, but he lived
but a short time, one child, boy, was
born to this union. She afterward
married Mr.. Purnell and two children
were born to them, one boy of 2
years and the other a girl of weeks.
Mrs. Purnell was about 30 years of
age.
The Fourth passed off very quietly
in Kenton. The only demonstration
was the boy with his toy pistol and
fire cracker.
PersouaI:-Mr. NJ. W. Bailey, Miss
es Ida, Kate and Annie Downs all
spent last Sunday at Lynches and Mr..
John Arthurs spent Sunday at Tol.
chester Beach. Miss Bertha and Miss
Eta Bailey have returned from few
days visit to Dover and Smyrna
Miss Helen Matthews, sister of Mrs
G. R. Ellis. is a guest at the parson
age this week.
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Robert Il. VanDyke, trustee, sold
the Robert F. Blair land as follows
Lot in Clayton to John L. Graham for
$50; house and lot in Clayton to Will
liam W. Blair for $3.50; a tract of 15
acres in Kenton hundred to William
W. Blair for $500; a storehouse at
Delaney's to Henry Darnell for S75e.
There sales were made to close an es-
tate by order of the Orphans Court of
Kent County.
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Edward Whaley, one of the rural
mail carriers, lost a valuable horse
last Friday afternoon. 1t was taken
sick with collie and died beforea veteri-
nary surgeon could be secured.
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CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptiOns and receives moni es on old. AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09

Byron Warner, son of Martin Warn
er, met with quite a painful accident
on the Fourth. While firing a giant
ire-cracker it exploded prematurely,
badly lacerating the boys right hand.
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09
For Women.

The Summer Styles in the we'll
know Queen Quality" Auto
hav" and Regina" are here in
great profusion of Styles, Lace,
Button, Oxfords, Colonial Ties,
and Slippers. We are headquar-
ters for the Ladies Home Comforts
at $1.15, $1.50 and $500 per pair.
They're the greatest blessing ever
discovered for the woman who is
on her feet all day. They care for
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09

A new telegraph table with nine sets
of keys has been placed in the Train
Dispatchers' Office at Clayton. Each
space is divided off by a heavy glass
partition, and the whole presents a
very attractive appearance.
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For Men,.

The celebrated DOUGLASS"
and WALK OVER SHOES" are
the best and best-known Shoes for
men in America. They are here
in all the different styles-all
widths and sizes. Patent leather.
Calf Skin, Vici and Velour Calf.
Congress lace and 0xfords.
Our new Oxfords for Men are
very catchy.
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What came near being dastardly
case of death by poison was nipped in
sha bud the other day. For some
time past Mrs. Jeremiah McCoy' wiie
~ Groceryman Mccoy, has required
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09

The freight traffic on the Delaware
Railroad is at the present time the
heaviest in the history of the road.
Notwithstanding the fact the company
has added quite number of extra men
in the freight department, the men are
almost constantly on the go in their
endeavors to keep the freight yard at
Delmar clear Of cars. The principal
shipment now is white potatoes, al
though lumber and general merchan-
disc is coming in in considerable
quantities.
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John H. Sehl, of Clayton has been
appointed by the Register of Wills
administrator of the estate of Mrs.
Mary A. Baird, the elderly lady who
fell down a pair of steps on Thursday
and killed herself. Outside of three
grandchildren she left no immdiate
relatives. The estate consists of a
dwelling house, vacant lot and three
life insurance policies.
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CLAYTON.
Items Of Interest Cleaned From the DOlngs
In and About Town:

J. Howard McFarlane, foreman of
the Centreville (Md.) Record, was the
guest of friends in this vicinity. Satur-
day and Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09

Tuesday evening last District De-
putty Grand Chief William Mcdowell,
accompanied by the deputy grand Off
GERS and large delegation from Union
Castle, No. II, of Smyrna, installed
the following officers of, Pilgrim Castle
No. 2, X. G. E.. P. c., Abel sevil; N.
c., W. d. King; V. c., g. II. Maloney;
H, P, W. F. Clements; V. H., o. S.
Leathers; S. H., ]. S. Cobb; Trustee,
W. L. Gooding; 1st g., G. d. Maloney
I'd g., J. r. Harris. After the instails
tion ice cream, cake and cigars were
served.
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every tender spot, support frml
squeeze nowhere.
Uppers-Soft, velvety. kid.
SOles-Ample, easy. smooth.
Toes-ROomy, comfortable.
Heels-LOw, broad. fiat.
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Shirt Waists.

They came in Saturday, about
twenty different styles. never so
pretty-with prices just right.
'Tis worth trip to our store Just
TO look through these beautiful
Waists. just few of your size in
that pretty Waist. Twill take
over two weeks for a recorder.
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The potato famine in northern mar
kets must, by this time, have been
overcome. For several days during
this week the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk railroad, below Delmar,
has been blocked with heavy potato
trains. 1t is said that never since the
Peninsula road has been built has a
crop served to tie ii up, but the trains
Of forty cars, loaded to the top with
the heavy round potatoes, have com
pletely choked traffic, nearly all of the
through Delaware railroad passenger
trains running late as the result.
That an Overwhelming supply of
pototoes would be forthcoming from
Virginia after the general announce
ment that the white potato crop there
was a failnre, makes the railroad
people begin figuring as to what it will
be when it is big success.
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09

Through lack of thought on his
part, Henry Talbot, farmer residing
on farm adjoining this town, was
easily robbed Of $500 last Thursday.
Mr.. Talbot had just been paid the
sum of money few hours before and
not having the time to go to the bank
to deposit it, kept it in his vest pocket.
Throughout the days work on the
farm on account of the heat he took
his vest off and hung it on the fence
while he kept on with his work. A
few days before, requiring more help,
be hired a strange negro as a farm la
borer and while Mr.. Talbot's attention
was drawn at the farm houre for few
minutes he thoughtIessly left his vest
and money on the fence. As a con-
sequence when heretnrned to his work
both the money and negro were gone.
He Immediately came TO town and re-
ported the matter to the authorities
with a description of the thief, but NJ
10 this time he has not been sppre
hended.
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Boys, Misses and
ChiIdren'S.

A good, healthy child will wear
out any shoes soon enough. But
they won't wear out a pair of our
kind as soon as some other kinds.
That's because our Shoes are
strongly, honestly made. of good,
wear-resisting feathers. And then
again they're so good looking and
comfortable that the boys and
girls will like them and take better
care of them. Because of our
large buying through our two
stores We buy lower than other
stores, and you'll find in conse-
quence that we can give you equal
ly good shoes for less money, or
better shoes for the same money,
as compared with other stores.
Smyrna times., 1902-07-09

Special Correspondence to the TINES.
Evening star., 1902-01-09

Favorable Report Authorized on tn
Bill Creating 1t.

The Senate committee on commerce today
authorized a favorable report on Senator
Nelson's bill for the creation of an execu-
tive department of the government to be
known as the Department of Commerce.
Besides providing for additional MEM
Der of the cabinet known as Sec
retary of Commerce the bill pro-
vides for an assistant secretary and
a complement of officers. Under the new
department shall be the following offices
and bureaus: Life saving service, light
house board, light house service, marine
hospital service, steamboat inspection SER
vice, bureau Of navigation and United
States shipping commissioners, bureau of
immigration, bureau of statistics the Unit
ed States coast and geodetic survey. the
commissioner Of railroads. the census office.
the patent office, the department of labor.
commissioner of fish and fisheries. bureau
of foreign commerce, now in the State De-
partment, to be consolidated with the b,-
reau of statistics.
There are also established bureau of
manufactures and bureau of mines and
mining. The new department is designed
10 promote commerce and gather and fur
nlsh all information upon commerce and
industries. 1t also will relieve the other de-
partments, notably the Treasury Of a great
amount of work now performed there
Evening star., 1902-01-09
French Creditors Urge the Govern
ment to Collect by Force.
NO DECISION YET ON MATTER
As to the Assurances Given by
This Government.
CLAIMANTS THIS COUNTRY

PARIS, January 9.--The correspondent of
the Associated Press has made inquiries in
official quarters regarding the development
of the attitude of France toward Nene-
zuela. He learns that Frenchmen having
claims against Venezuela are urging their
government to adopt coerciye measures.
The government, however, is undecided
whether to do so or not. Nevertheless, in
view of the possibility of such action, it
has informally sounded Washington on the
feeling of the United States in the matter.
1t can be positively said that whatever
action France may take will be absolutely
independent of that of Germany, with
which country there will be no co-opera-
ton.
The authorities here are waiting for g
turn of events in the civil war in Nene-
zuela, but in any case the action of France
will be non-political and will be confined
to obtaining satisfaction for material IN
jury to the interests of French citizens.
Concerning the Assurances.
1t is understood that the assurances as to
the position of the United States govern
ment respecting the enforcement of foreign
claims against Venezuela have all been
pTedicated upon the very clear and concise
statement of President Roosevelt in his first
message to Congress- 1t has been made
clear to all inquirers that the main purpose
Of the United States is that there shall be
no extension of European sovereignty in
America, but within that line there is not
likely 10 be any interference on our part.
In connection with this general movement
toward making Venezuela live up to her in
ternational obligations and meet her debts,
it may be noted that the United States
itself is interested through h number of its
citizens in claims somewhat similar to those
urged by Germany and France. Claimants
have arisen in different parts of the United
States since the German opening of this
question, and they are insisting that the
department of State take up and press
their claims just Germany and Fran e
are about to do for their citizens. The mat
ter is under cons 'deration. but there is nC
disposition to hasten unduly. it is real
lied that the situation in Venezuela may
change suddenly for the better through In
terna! influences.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
TO IMPROVE POTOMAC PARK,
An Estimate of 100000 Sent to Con-
Rress by Secretary Root

Secretary Root today sent to Congress an
estimate of 100000 for the Improvement of
that part of Potomac Park west Of and ad-
jacent to the Washington Monument Park,
from the intersection of Virginia avenue
and B street southwest. 1t Is provided in
the proposed legislation that the appropria-
ton shall be expended under the direction
of the officer in charge of public buildings
and grounds. 1t is also provided that the
authority given the Commissioners Of the
District of Columbia by the act approved
September 20. 1880, to construct a beach
and dressing houses upon the east shore of
the tidal reservoir adjacent to the Wash
ington Monument grounds be revoked and
that the use of said shore for bathing pur-
poses be prohibited from and after the pas
sage of the act. In case Congress enacts
the proposed legislation it Is contemplated
to make provision for public bathing
beach at a point on the river shore further
west than the present site. One reason for
the removal of the bathing beach is that it
interferes with the improvement of Poto-
mac Park under the general scheme of park
improvements favored by the commission
appointed by the Senate District committee.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Names Submitted to the Senate Today
for Action.


The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Naval officer of customs, district of Bos-
ton and Charlestown. James o. Lyford
New Hampshire.
Collector of customs. district of Pearl
river, Miss; William F. Swan, Mississippi.
United States attorney, southern district
of Mississippi Robert c. Lee of Mississippi
United States marshal, southern district
of Mississippi. Edgar S. Wilson. Mississippi.
Secretary Of the territory of Oklahoma,
William Grimes. Oklahoma
Indian agent. Sac and Fox agency. Okla
homa, Ross Guffin, Missouri.
Registers of land offices-Robert c. San
born, at Minot, N. D.; Frederick w. Col
Inns. at Jackson, Miss.
Receivers of public moneys-Isaiah T.
Montgomery. Mississippi, at Jackson,
Miss; Albert E. Rose. North Dakota, at
ST. Michael, Alaska.
Pcstmasters-Mis Mrs. Mamie S.
Nelson, al Greenville; Richard .. Ed
wards at Jackson.
War-Artillery. to be second lieutenants,
Nathan j. Shelton, at large; Samuel C.
Cardwell, Kentucky.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
SERIOUS OUTCOME. NOT EXPECTED.
No Further Communication Regarding
Clash at NewchwanE.

Although without any further commune
cation from Newchwang respecting the
trouble between the sailors of the Vicks-
burg and the Russian sediery, the Navy
Department officials are confident that
there will be no serious outcome. They
have been very much hampered in COM
municating with the Vlcksburg by their
failure to secure the use of the telegraph
lines connecting Newchwang with the cable
system of China. When the vessel was sent
over to Newchwang at the beginning of
the winter the department was under great
anxiety because many days passed without
any notice of the ships arrival at her des-
tination. 1t was only by employing another
vessel to make inquiry that it was ascer-
tanned that the Vickshufg had for some
time been lying safely in her dock but had
not been able to use the telegraph to an
nounce that fact. Undoubtedly if this tele-
graph could be used even now by the United
States agents and onIcerS the last poSSibili-
ty Of further trouble might be surely avert
cd. AS it is the Vicksburg must remain
where she is for the winter, being icebound,
and for the same reason it is impossible to
send another ship from the Asiatic squad
ron to take her place. There is certainly
no intention of withdrawing completely
United States representation at New
chWang, which is a treaty port belonging to
China at which American interests as
important as at any port in northern China
Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador
here, called at the State Department today
the same being diplomatic day. and had a
long talk with Secretary Hay over the New
chwang incident and Chinese affairs in
general. The count has heard nothing from
his government at st. Petersburg respect
ing the NeWchwang emeute, which he re-
CARDS as a certain sign that no serious view
of the matter is taken by the St. Peters
burg authorities. The ambassador looks
upon the collisions that have taken place
at Newchwang as nothing more than the
rows that occur at seaports when sailors
are given liberty after being closely con-
fined to the ship. and he is confident that
these collisions will be avoided in future in
view Of the determination of his own gov
ernment and the government of the United
States to take any necessary measures to
prevent a strain of the friendly and cordial
relations between them through the action
of any subordinate officials.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
AMERICAN wORKMEN PRAISED.
Tribute From a Large Printing Office
in Edinburgh.


in Edinburgh.
Rufus Fleming, consul at Edinburgh,
Scotland, reports to the State Department
that the, machinery trust organized about
eight years ago, with a capital of f2 600 600,
for the special purpose of controlling the
manufacture and sale of printing presses
in Scotland has been gradually extending
its influence over this branch Of trade and
also widening the scope of it's opera tions
Some Of the leading American presses and
other American machinery for the
printing trade are manufactured in
England by the trust. Consul Flem-
ing says: "This branch of the busi-
ness is in its infancy, and l am told
by printers and publishers that it's success
Is by no means certain, as there seems to
be much doubt about the quality of the
workmanship. large printing and pub
fishing house in Edinburgh that has long
had American presses, folders, stitchers, etc,
year, always buys its machines through the
trust, but invariably stipulates that such
machines must be not only of American de-
sign, but also of American manufacture.
/ am informed by member of this firm
that the superior skill Of American work
men in fitting machinery Of this kind is
universally recognized in the trade here
Although assured by the trust that the ma
terial used in the manufacture in England
is precisely the same as that used in the
United States, and that the work is done
under the general supervision of American
faremen, still he and his partners refuse
to place confidence in the English made
machines, distrusting especially the work
manship.
Evening star., 1902-01-09
FOR A FOUNDATION.
Congress Asked for SIS, 900 for Erec
ton of the Rochan,beau Statue.

Congress Asked for $15, 900 for Erec-
tiOn of the Rochanfbeau Statue.
Secretary Root has asked Congress to
make an appropriation OF $1,000 to pro-
vide for a suitable foundation and to ar
range for the unveling of a replica of the
bronze statue of Rochambean, to be erect
ed in this city. The original statue was
made by Ferdinand Hamar and was erect
ed in the French city where the distin-
suished soldier was born. Congress has al
ready appropriated the sum of $500 for
the purchase of a replica of this statue
and for a pedestal for. the same.
The people interested in this matter de-
sire if possible to have the statue III this
of the date of Rochambeans entry into
the military service of his country. In
order to meet this desire, Congress is asked
to include the appropriations asked for in
the urgent deficiency bill.
Although no site has Yet been selected
for the statue there is a general DISPOSE
tion to place it at the southwest corner of
Lafayette Square, at the Intersection Of
Pennsylvania avenue and Jackson place.
The main reason for the preference for this
site is that the Rochambeau statue would
then serve as a companion piece to the
statue of Lafayette, the other distinguished
French soldier who rendered such valua-
BILE aid to the American cause in the time
Of the revolution, which statue already oc-
cupies corresponding position at the
southeast corner Of the same park