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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-29

held between his teeth WITH the Dhfn-
ing end tilted up TO the level of his eye
and II struck Darrell suddenly that this
grizzlcd soldier, with his square jaw
and rough, closely trimmed beard,
strongly resernbled a very famous New
York politician The thought was hu-
morous, but had its tragic side, for Oar
rell was M the mans mercy.
stu. except for the sinister appear
ance OF the creature, there was no rea-
son why Darrell should fear any evil
at his hands.
"Who are these men," demanded Kill
ziar. and Immediately an officer who
had been sitting AZ the end OF the table
arose and said:
"This one claims TO be an American.
The other was turnkey In the prison.
They had been serving with the de-
tenders when captured by our troops"
GLOW Is thisf asked the prince, adj
dressing Darrell
eve were with the defenders, but
not of them. replied Darrell Eve Of
fered no resistance 70 your forces"
ITO the best Of my information, said
Kilziar. 'yon were among the prison
ers and escaped the massacre by agree
Ing to serve with the Russians You
occupy the position Of a noncombatant
bearing arms In violation Of the laws
Of war II seems to me that you dc.
serve death"
Darrell was mvstihed. He could see
no earthly reason why Kilziar should
treat him with severity
"Will you answer me one question:
he said as Vera Shcyalon within the
Circassian liuesE
"She Is q princess OF Circassla." said
Kilziar. saluting, and will be rs queen
when the state IS free"
do you think she would desire my
deathT
81 don't think II would matter TO
her one way or the other" replied xii
zlar If there were any reason 70
suppose so. would spare you until
her wishes could be learned. In Paris
you befriended her for time and then
betrayed her TO the police 70 save your
own skin"
or exclaimed Darrell, aghast at this
monstrous accusation.
80 / have been led TO believe" re-
turned Kilziar. rolling his cigar be-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-29
CHAPTER TX.
nETWEEN TWO ZOE.

hlLIlAR sat
az n table where he
had been eating, and
the remains OF a Car
gantuan repast We're
$ scattered on the
board He leaned bacl,
in his chair and light
ed q cigar. which he
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-29

To be continued next week
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
SMYRNA MAY SOON HAVE
TROLLEY LINE CONNECTION
NEW TROLLEY COMPANY INCORPORATED
AT DOVER MONDAY EVENING.
Delaware Electric Traction Company will
Take the Place Of the Oefunct Organization
With 100000 Capital.

The Delaware Electric Traction
Company, the Addicks concern, which
is to construct and operate electric .
railways in seven towns of lower Del /
aware and then connect the towns (
with Woodland Beach by trolley and |
with Philadelphia from the bayside
resort by water was incOrpora ted at
Dover early Monday evening. Herbert
H. Ward, attorney, and DIR. Thomas
Moore, who is TO be secretary Of the
company, filed the charter. The cap
ltal stock is 1000, 900, and the com
pany's survey calls for 81 miles of
electrical railway A check for ST, 500
had to be deposited with the State
Treasurer as a guarantee for faithful
performance and compliance before the
State granted a charter. The incOr-
porators are James Frank Alec, Thomas
G. Moore, Caleb r. Layton, Luther S.
| Conwell, Sylvester John Abbott and
George w. Marshall.
There is now S35, 900 deposited in the
Farmers Bank at Dover, to the credit
of the State Treasurer as a guarantee,
that the lower Delaware Electric Rail
way, connecting seven towns with
! Woodland Beach, and giving to Dover
Smyrna and Milford street railway
systems, will be built.
The old Delaware General Electric
Company made numerous attempts and
starts, but never got mile built, and
its ST, 800 is still ON deposit. The new
Addicks syndicate found the old COM
pany's charter so defective and unsat-
isfactory that it decided to dissolve the
old company and create an entirely
new one. Late Monday afternoon
when the new company was incOrpo
| rated under the name of the Delaware
3 Electric Traction Company, Attorney
? Herbert H. Ward deposited Mr.. Ad-
dicks check for $17, 800 as the new
l company's guarantee for faithful per
= fOrmance. Prominent attorneys hole
/. that both sums must be returned upon
the completion of the road, as it is fO
Y the building of this identical road tina
the first ST, 500 was deposited, and i
will therefore, probably not revert t.
the state, unless the new company fails
5 in its determination.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
ALBERT G. DEAKYNE DEAD.
Passed Away Suddenly Monday Morning at
the Home of his Sister, This Town.

Mr.. Albert G.. Deakyne, brother OF
Mrs. J. Wesley Denney of this town
and with whom he had been making
his home, died suddenly Monday
morning in the 10th year of his age.
The deceased had been in impaired
health ever since he suffered stroke
of paralysis four years ago. He was
born at tDeakyneville and had spent the
most of his life in farming. He was
married twice, first to Miss Jemima
Collins aud after her death he married
Miss Stats of Pottsville, Pa, whom
he lost several years ago. Mr.. Dea-
kyne was an official member of Friend
ship M. E. Church near Deakyneville,
and had led an exemplary life. Ser
vices will be held at the residence OF
Mrs. Denney tomorrow at lSSO
O'Clock andnnterment will take place
at Frienf Ship church.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
CUMMINS PROPERTY UNDER HAMMER
Seven Properties Belonging 10 R. L. Cummlns
Sold Thursday BY Sheriff Frank Reedy
at a total Sum of s., $500.

Seven properties belonging to r. l..
Cummins, were sold by Sheriff Frank
Reedy on Thursday last in front of the
Delaware House. They were as fol-
lows:
No. /, six and one half acres on pub
lie road leading from Smyrna to Duck
Greek, to John c. Blizzard, for $3.50;
No. ,, two lots containing 10 acres To-
Gated as above to Cyrus X. Snyder, for
$40; No. 3, four acres located as above
to Jerry G.. Brinton, for 1928; No. 4,
two acres located as above, to George
w Turner, for Sl55; No. 5, two lots
situated at Main and North streets in
Smyrna, the improvements upon which
are two small dwelling houses, black
smith and wheelwright shops combined
and icehouse, to Smyrna Building and
Loan Association, for S285; No. 6, lot
at Main and North streets, Smyrna,
with twO-stOry frame dwelling house,
to Samuel Cats, for $l,175; No. :,
about four acres situated on State
Road between Smyrna and Duck Creek
! to Smyrna Building aud Loan Assoc
iation, for $50. The total amount
received from the sale of the Cummins
estate was So, $50.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
ENTERTAINMENT HALL FOR ASBURY.
Pastor COllils Advises the Construction of a
Place OF Amusement for Young People

Rev. Vaughan $. Collins had largo
congregation out at Asbury NJ +.
Church Sunday morning, when he
preached a special sermon to the class
Of probationers. During the course
of his remarks he strongly advocated
the building of Hall IL the rear of
the church to be used for entertainments
and provided with reading room and
gymnasium for the young men, where
they might spend their evenings pro-
ftably. He thought the cost for main
tainin guch building would not ex-
ceed 5000 a year, and would be a much
more appropriate place for holding
church entertainments and festivals
than in the lecture room of the church.
The main object of such an institution
however was to provide a meeting
place for the young men under the
care of the church. Pastor Collins al
so advocated the improvement of the
Sunday School room by knocking out
the back wall between the Library room
and putting in a glass front This
he would use for his Bible Glass, the
Library to be moved into one of the
present class rooms. This would af-
ford additional class room space and
would make decided improvement.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
DEATH OF SAMUEL T. WILLIAMS.
Prominent Citizen of Near CheswOId Passes
Away In the Oath Year of his Age.

CHEswoLD, April Sour town was
shocked last week, when announce
ment was made of the sudden death of
Samuel 7. Williams, at his home at
"Seven Hickorles." Mr.. Williams
was a prominent farmer and widely
known in upper Kent county. He was
a good citizen, kind husband and ia
ther, a good christian, was genial, af-
fable and kind to his fellowman, such
as any community would greatly miss.
As a farmer, he was whole souled and
progressive, and as a christian, pos
sessed the same characteristics. His
conversion about ten years since, left
him no doubts, but rather a bright
happy assurance, with which he rapidly
advanced in the christian life, to that
of an ehxorter in his church. Hewas a
trustee also of Cheswold church.
His funeral last Friday was a very
large one. Rev. Robert Roe of Ches-
void, his pastor, officiated assisted by
Rev. G. r. Ellis, of KentOn, and bur
ial made at Silver Lake Cemetery,
Dover. Mr.. Williams was about Ga
years of age. His health had been i'm
paired the past year with Bright's dis
ease. He leaves a wife and one daugth-
er, Mrs. Fee Walker, near Odessa, and
two sons, Harry and E. N. Williams,
prominent farmers near Kenton, tC
mourn his sad dissolution.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
KNIGHTS GOLDEN EAGLES
CONVENE IN WILMINGTON
SMYRNA REPRESENTED AT GRAND COUN'
Gil BY FULL SET OF DELEGATES.
Flattering Reports Read Before the Lodge
Showing the Castles to be in Healthy
and Prosperous Condition.

The 10Th annual meeting of the Grand
Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle of
Delaware, was held IN Wilmington
Monday, and the Grand Temple, La
dies of the Golden Eagle, held its an
nual meeting at Odd Fellows Hall, on
the Highlands. The attendance at
each was good and much interest was
manifested. The meetings opened at
10 o'clock in the morning.
William I. Deighton of MarshalltOn
the grand chief, in his annual address
offered much encouragement. His re-
view of the work of the past year was
gratifying, Upon retiring from the
office of grand chief he was presented
with a handsome gold past chiefs
badge. The following represented
Union Castle No. II X. G. E. delegates
from Smyrna: William Mcdowell,
Benjamin Turner and Isaac d. Berry.
Frances E. Willard, Temple No 8 X.
G. E. of Smyrna was represented by
Mrs. Rachel HynsOn and Mrs. |. d.
Berry. The grand master of records
reports gain of nine in membership,
and 81, ,S27,S9 in finances. The state
ment of membership to December 81,
1901, is as follows: Total membership
per last report to Supreme Castle, / ,65S
initiated, 1884; admitted by card, "a
reinstated, 30; total, I, 1896; withdrawn
3; suspended, 1879; deceased, Z; total
229; present number of members, 1 ,66'
/ past supreme chiefs, l. past granC
chiefs, 1S; past chiefs, 433; crusaders
= degree, 3; total, 1,661; increase, 8.
: Financial statement of subordinate
2 castles, December 81, 1901: Total re
1 ceipts. $12, 042. 81; expenditures, $l4,
OS3, 81; amount on hand and invested
$29, 773. "a amount paid for relief, pai(
l to sick brothers, 5000. 81; paid fo
i burying the dead, 81, donations
L $93. 10; total relief, $6,317.97; curren
. expenses, investments, etc, 81, 765. 7C
f total expenditures, $14,0S3.67.
e During the afternoon the follOwin
t officers wore elected: Past Grand Chic
1 William Z. Deighton; grand chic
e William Stinson; grand vice chief I
e E. White Clayton; grand sir herald
IS Charles A. Bamberger; grand maste
J. of records, Walter G.. Hurlock; gran
IS keeper of exchequer, Thomas Hethel
ton; grand high priest, Oliver G. Hayt
Dover; grand second guard, J. s
" Cobb, Clayton; grand trustee, Geore
:. Toppan.
\ There are nine subordinate tempt,
;, of the Ladies Golden Eagle in IL
, State with total membership of 56(
= They have paid in sick benefits $854a
~ death benefits $75. In the election
. officers, Miss Clara Leinberger
n Smyrna was made Grand Guardian
Music
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
REOPENING OF ST. TPETER'S
NEW RENOVATED CHURCH
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE BEFORE A LARGE
CONGREGATION THURSDAY EVENING.
Special Service of BenedictOn Conducted by
Bishop Coleman. After Which the Even
ing Prayer and Confirmation.

Thursday evening was a notable Oc-
casion for the congregation of st.
Peters Church. The interior of the
church had been fitted up until it made
probably, the prettiest and most
churchly appearance of any edifice in
the State. Thursday evening there
was a special service of benediction,
conducted by Bishop Coleman, who
blessed the handsome new altar, book
rest, chancel rail and other gifts to the
church. The improvement which was
fully described in previous issue OF
the TIMES, has been the subject of
most favorable comment. There has
been nearly $4,000 expended on the
church interior, and a most pleasant
feature is, that it has all been paid for,
and there is no debt on the church.
Bishop Coleman took occasion to con-
gratulate the congregation on their
beautiful church, and pronounced it
one of the handsomest in the Diocese.
The Benediction service on Thurs
day evening, called out large congre-
cation. Every seat was taken, and
those who were not provided with
chairs, stood in the rear of the church.
1t was q most impressive service.
After the blessing, the regular evening
prayer was said, opened by the rector,
the Rev. G. Valerie Gilreath. The
Rev. G. Dexter Weeden, of Trinity
Church Clayton, read the psalms
Archdeacon George G. Hall, of Will
mington, the first lesson; the Rev. M
L. Poffenberger of Newark, the seconC
lesson, and the Rev. W. J. Wilkie, o
Middletown, said the prayers. Othe
clergymen who assisted were the Revs
W. j. Hamilton of Delaware City, an
Mr.. w. H. Croft of Clayton. The SCI
mon was delivered by the Bishop fror
Colossiaus, III. 3, "Covetousnes
which is idolatry." He spoke of tn
American people becoming idolators /
the overlove of money, and the subst
tuition of money for God. The sermo
was full of vigor and earnestness an
made a strong impression on his hea
ers. During the offertory, Miss Hele
E. Waters rendered a beautiful sOl'
81 Know that My Redeemer Liveth'
At the close of the evening praye
class of ten was confirmed. In b
address to the class, Bishop Colema
gave them their text from the 149t
Psalm and 4th verse: "FOr the Lol
taketh pleasure in his people; he wi
beautify the meek with salvation"
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
DEATH OF JOSEPH v. HOFfECKER.
Brother of James P. HOffecker and Mrs. W. NJ.
Bell of this Town Died in Wilmington.

Mr.. Joseph V. Hoffecker, brother of
Mr.. James P. Hoffecker and Mrs. w.
M. Bell of this town, died at his resi-
dance in Wilmington this morning
after lingering illness in the 10th year
of his age. He has been in failing health
ever since the death of his brother, the
late Congressman John Henry HOf-
fecker. The deceased was born in
Smyrna, and had spent most of his
early life in farming. In 1877 he took
up the canning business, aud in 1878
formed partnership with his brother,
the late Congressman Hotfecker which
was dissolved a year later, when he
moved to one of the Reybold farms
near Delaware City. About twenty
years ago. Mr.. Hoffecker moved to
Brookfeld Missouri, where he re-
mained until he moved to Wilmington.
He was married twice, first to Miss
Susan Savin, sister of Misses Mary
and Elizabeth Savin of this town, by
whom he had six children who survive
him as follows: Mrs. Alice Eaton, Mrs.
Sallie Crandal, of Missouri; Mr.. Lu-
ther r. Hoffecker, Philadelphia; and
Mrs. Helen Oakly, Mrs. Belle Huff
ington and Mrs. Eugenia Smith, of
Wilmington. In 1886 he married Mrs.
John Truax, daughter of ex-Sherifi
Samuel Hargadine, who also survives
him.
Joseph V. Hoffecker was a man oi
exceptionally fine characteristics.
During his residence in Smyrna he
was prominent in many affairs of the
town. Since early life he has been {
faithful and consistent member of the
Methodist Church and was man pc
culiarly gifted in prayer. He was al
official member of the Asbury Churcl
of this town for many years.
The remains will be brought tt
Smyrna Friday. Services will be helt
!, at Asbury M. E. Church at 2 O'Clock
iaterment at Gleuyood Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB PROGRAM.
Meeting Last Friday Afternoon in Charge of Ed
ucatiOn Committee, Mrs. Evans Chairman.

~NN-----NNNN
The meeting of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club last Friday afternoon. was
in charge of the Committee on Educa-
ton, Mrs. Frank F. Evans, chairman.
The program was as follows:
"Our studies should be neither couch
on which to rest; nor a cloister in which to
promenade alone; nor tower from which
to look down on others; nor a fortress
whence we may resist them; nor workshop
for gain and merchandise; but rich armOry
and treasury for the glory of the Creator
and the ennoblement of life. Bacon.
Club Song, No. 2.
"ItalNn Influences upon Education"
Mrs. w, ID. LeFevre.
Reading-"A Visit to certain old Cen
tleman," by T. b. Aldrich, Mrs. j. Har-
vey Speakman.
Some Current Events-Mrs. F. F. Evans
Next Friday afternoon, the program
will be in charge of the Music Com
mittee, Miss Eba Cloak Wilds, chair
man.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
LEVY COURTS INTERESTING SESSION.
Movement to Issue Executions on W.T.. Nor
ris the Democratic Tax Collector.

The party lines we're again drawn last
week in the Levy Court, when the
question of issuing execution on the
property of William L. Morris, a de-
faulting Democratic tax collector of
Milford, was brought up. The short
age amounts to nearly $4,000, and his
surety asked that the court collect all
that is possible from Morris before
they be called upon, to make good the
balance. 1t was with this intention
that the court levied on his property,
aud were to issue execution before the
coming term of court. The Democratic
members fought for stay of execu-
ton, in order to postpone the matter
until after court, but the Republicans
were not willing to the stay of execu
ton without the consent of the surety
company, consequently the matter was
referred to Frank FL. Davis, who is tc
ascertain if the security company il
willing to grant the stay of execution
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
ACCIDENT TO THOMAS G. BAXTER.
Newark High School Principal, Formerly of
KentOn Meets With Injuries.

A peculiar and painful accident hap
pened to Thomas G. Baxter, principal
of the Newark public school. He was
in lodge room with some companions
when he was accidentally struck in the
face with stick, which was being
twirled in a playful manner. The
blow had such force as to knock out
one tooth and loosen several others.
MIR. Baxter has suffered considerable
but is able to continue work at the
school.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
AsBURY USnERS UNION HOLDS ELECTION.
Charles Turner the New President Appoints
Ushers and Collectors for Ensuing Term.

At a recent meeting of the Usher's
Union of Asbury M. E. Church, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing six months: President, Char
les Turner; Vice President, w. G.
Roe; Secretary, Herman Robinson;
Treasurer, G. Reynolds Stevenson.
President Charles Turner named his
Ushers and Collectors as follows:
Ushers a. m. l.. f. Bower, j. B. Kru-
sen, J. F. Webb, w. E. FAIRIES. p. m.
A. d. Cole, J. L. Truax, W. l.. Porter,
E. NJ. Webb. Collectors, a. m, Ralph
Jefferson, Herman Robinson, Vernon
Phillips, G.. Reynolds Stevenson.-p.
m. McKendree Williams, H. p. Shap-
ley, E. L. Porter, Harry Collins
Epworth League, L. E. Brown, W. W.
Wright.-Prayer Meeting, G. s. FAIRIES
Chas. j. Sudler. Books, Harvey w.
FAIRIES, W. W. Hynson.
General average for attendance fo1
the month of March: Congregation,
a. m. 9O7, p. m. 291; Choir, a. M. 10, p.
m. 10; Ushers, a. m. 10, p. m. 13; Ep-
worth League, 140.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
PASTOR COLLINS GIVEN RECEPTION.
Welcomed Back by the Congregation of As
bury NJ. e. Church on His Second Year.


bury N. E. Church on His SecOud Year.
A cordial reception was publicly ex-
tended to Rev. Vaughan s. Collins,
pastor of Asbury NJ. E. Church of this
town on Friday evening at which the
congregation turned out in large num-
bers TO give him a welcome home"
Pastor Collins had but recently re-
turned from the Wilmington Confer
ence at Crisfield where he had taken
most flattering report of the condition
Of this charge, and his return to
Smyrna was the occasion of general re-
joicing. The reception Friday even
ing was under the auspices of the
Ladies' Mite Society. The Reception
Committee was composed by Mrs. w.
F. Corkran, Mr.. and Mrs. L.. NJ.
Price, Mrs. John P. Hudson and Prof.
A. S. Griffith. Music during the even
ing was furnished by the Sunday
School orchestra and pleasant repast
OF cake and lemonade vas served.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
DELAWARE COLLEGE MASK AND WIG.
Gave Splendid Entertainment in Opera House
Wednesday Before Appreciative Audience.

The Mask and Wig Club of Della
ware College, gave an entertainment
in the Opera House " Wednesday even
ing, before an appreciative audience.
The talent displayed by the college
boys has been favorably commented
upon. The program was full of inter
est from beginning to end, probably
the most entertaining feature being
the Banjo and Mandolin Club. Hux-
ley and Jackson as end men, would DO
credit to professional minstrelsy. The
orchestra under the leadership of Mr..
A. Lee Clifton of this town, was also
highly complimented. The quartette
came in for good share of applause.
The program was concluded by a
clever and original farce, The Fresh
man which took down the house. The
boys had most successful trip down
the State, both socially and financially.
Expressions of satisfaction comes from
Seaford, Milford, and Dover, where
they were greeted enthusiastically The
net proceeds will amount to over $3.50,
which will be devoted to athletics.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY.
Program Of Friday Afternoon as Reported by
Miss Lanette Bitter the Correspondent.

The Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School, met Friday afternoon,
and after the minutes were read by the
Secretary, Miss May York, the follow
ing program was rendered:
Defamation -"Recollections of the Past
William Kirby.
Reading 1.-The Heart of the Tree
........M Miss Edith George.
Paper-Miss Elizabeth J. Collins.
Declamation-"O Woman's Complain" y
..... Miss Georgia Hardesty
Essay-"What has Christianity Done for
the World" -. Miss Lillian Speakman
Essay-"The Log School House
...............M Miss Caroline Riggs
Read by Miss Irma Lewis)
Reading-"Stage Struck''-Lester VOss
Essay-'Kinds of Poems'-OswaldD Denney
Debate Resolved, That Capital and ha-
Dor Should Share in the Profits of Indus
try" Debaters: First affirmative, Miss
Gertrude Bell; second affirmative Frank
Boggs; first negative Norman Taylor; sec.
ond negative, Miss Edna Armstrong. AS
Norman Taylor was the only one prepared
ne read his argumentas as an essay.