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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-01

Mr. William H. Lincoln, president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, thinks he knows how to deal with the trust problem. "This grave question of trusts.'' he says, lis but one of the alarming symptoms of the times, and I tell you that until this high protective tariff is moderated there will be no re- lief. Here we have high protective tariff protecting these very coal oper- ators. The duty on coal from Nova Scotia is 75 cents per ton, thus protect ing the coal interests of this country. Tn England you can buy fresh beef far cheaper than in this country, although the beef is shipped by the trust to Eng land. The same is true of United States steel, which can be bought con- siderably cheaper. I believe that if the tariff was greatly lowered and the trusts had to openly compete with the world, then beef, coal, steel, etc., would be greatly lowered in priee, and that is what is needed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-01

Whats the matter with Kanss. now? The population of Kansas j.4 March, 1902, as returned by assesses through their county clerks to the State board of agriculture, was 1,4e4,56s as against 1,467.S0s last year. or a loss of 3,239, a little more than one-ifth of one per cent Forty-seven counties report in- creases aggregating 2s,70S; fifty-five have decreased 26.957: three made no returns.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
CLARK FRANKLIN IN NEW POSITION
Erected Chief Engineer of the New Plant Of
the Wilmington City Railway.

T. Clarke Franklin formerly Of
smyrna, assistant chief engineer Of
the Chester power house of the United
Power and Transportation, has accep-
ted the position as chief engineer Of
the new plant of the Wilmington Citv
Hallway Company, on tine Brst---
wine.
Mr. Franklin is one Of the best cleo
'rlcal engineers in thi-S part of the
country and has been operating the
pant for several weeks. He will
move his family from Chester to VIII
mIngton IL a few days. The new
engineer is native of New York
2'ate' He came from CORTLAND to
Delaware about eleven years ago and
mas worked in Smyrna, MiddIetown
and Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
W. c. T. U. INFORMATION CONTEST.
Will be Held at the Residence of Mrs. los
L. Beckett, Friday Evening MAY %.

Smyrna Union W. c. T. U. held a
devotional and business meeting at
the home of Mrs Joseph L. Beckett
on Monday afternoon. 1t was arrapg.
ed to set aside the evening of May the
23rd inst for an Information Contest"
to be held at the residence of Mrs
Jos. l.. Beckett.
The little folks of the Band of Home
are arranging to hold an entertainment
III the Smyrna Opera House on the
evening Of June the 18th. An inter
estlng program will be rendered.
At Mrs. Rice's suggestion during
her stay in Delaware, the choice of
flower, motto, and L. T. j.. State rallv-
ing cry, were considered by Mrs.
Brown with the following results:
Flower, the clover blossom; Motto.
I'm the name of God we set up our
banner; Rallying cry: Delaware.
Delaware, here we are, The T.. Il. l..
OF Delaware. We are small, It's true.
But hear us yell, Hurrah for the Del
l.. L. L. Saloons must 60"
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
ROBERT DARRAH WINS THE SUIT.
Edward Mcguire who Brought the Charges
Must pay Mr.. Darrah $500

A jury in the Superior Court Thurs
day brought in a remarkable verdict in
the suit of Edward Mcguire, a we'll
known citizen of Clayton against Rob
ert Darrah also of near Clayton. The
plaintiff sued for an account reaching
$l25, but Darrah came into court with
a counter bill of transactions, claiming
$3.50. The jury did not find for the
plaintiff, except that it figured the diff.
ference between the S125 charge of
Maguire's and the S16O charge of Oar
rah's and awarded Darrah the S35 diff
ference. Messrs. Brockson and john
son, representing Mcguire, thought
that there was some mistake. some
slip of the tongue on the part of Fore
man George West, and called for a pol
ling of the jury. This was done and
every man in the box answered that it
was his verdict.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
WAITE MAY Be HELD FOR
STEALING KENTON WHEEL
FEARING SUSSEX MURDER SUSPECT MAY
BE RELEASED, ACTION IS TAKEN
Should he Step out OF Jail he viii he srres,.,
and Brought 10 Dover on the Charge Of
Stealing Rev 6. r. Ellis BicycIe

Accompanied by Attorneys Robert
Davis and Charles Moore CIor+on
Franklin, colored, Of this town was
taken to Georgetown last Wednesday
to identify his step-son William Waite
charged with the murder Of Mrs. Col
ms at Laurel. According TO reports
waite gave smile of recognition as
MS step-tather entered his cell ana for
quite Il while they talked over old
tlmes. Franklin contends that Waite
was the same man that Policeman
turner drove ont Of Smvrpa ON tba
saturday that Mrs. Collins was killed
IL has developed that sympatbizino
friends are about to have Waite re-
leased from Georgetown iail ON hail
The state, fearing that this miobt
mean his escape from the Jurisdiction
oi the court, and not sufficient avi.
dehce as vet to hold Waite for tho
murder, evidently thought precaution
'he better part of yalor. and had two
warrants issued at Dover Yesterday
that the prisoner may be rearrestad
ana brought to Dover the moment he
steps out Of jail
one warrant sworn ont charges
Waite with the larceny Of the bicycle
upon which he rode through Sussex
county from the Rev. George r. Ellis
ol Mention; and Of the larceny of a
watch and other jewelry from Alexan-
oer o ana Emma }. Butcher. Mr.. Ellis.
ifom whom he stole the wheel. is a
at kenton, and the bicycle /
mas been positively identified as his
1t IS said that higher bail can be re-
CURED OF prisoner for two charges of |
larceny than for assault and battery
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
KENT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Mrs. Margaret c. Lea Sells a lot Containing
Eight Acres to Gee. W. Turner

One OF the best land sales the mast
week was that Of farm CONTAINING
u! acres and belonging to Simon W
Aver and wife. The farm lies on the
road between Camden and Wyoming
and was sold for So, 100, remarkably
good price. Henry Runner bought the
farm.
Several other important transfers of
real estate have also occurred. amono
them being the following:
Robert P. Davis, trustee, to R. J
Berwick, tract of land in Kent and
Sussex counties, for 1904. -; William
A. Wise and wife to James Wise. Iot
IN Dover on west side of Governor,e
avenue, between Mary and Clara
streets, for $40; Margaret c. Lee and
others to George w. Turner. lot near
smyrna, containing eight acres for
S423; Sophia Wilson Bradford to Jacob
D. Cowgirl, lot near Dover, containing
ten acres for 81, BOB; William PenniweII
and wife to William Penn Shocklev.
lot on north Cecil street, Dover. for
$3.50. 'oi
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH USHHRs UNION.
President Turner Announces His APPOINT.
ment of Ushers and Collectors.

At recent meeting Of the Asbury
NJ. E. Church Ushers Union, Presi-
dent Charles Turner announced his
appointments of ushers and collectors
for the ensuing term. They are as
follows Ushers, a. m.-Alfred Tilgb-
man, W. L. Porter, George NJ. Rose.
William Mcdowell; p. m.-John L.
Truax, John $. Anthony, J. Frank
Webb, Edward L. Porter. Collectors.
a. NC. Temple Hynson, Homer X.
Lewis, Sherbert 4. Collins, Frank G.
Armstrong. p. nj. Ofley Winford.
Harry Collins, w. G.. Roe, II. p.
Shapley. Epworth League, p. m.-
Ralph Jefferson, and MacKendree
Williams. Prayer Meeting, p. m.
Charles j. Sudler, and w. w. Hyn-
son. Books, Harvey w. FAIRIES and
A. ID. Cole. Total average for April,
a. m. -339;p. m. .-3G5; Epworth League
40.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
DEATH OF ROBERT T. COCHRAN.
Prominent MiddetOwn Man Passes AWAY af.
ter Brief Illness, in His S7th Year

H. L. Cochran, aged 81 years,
brother of the late former Gov Jobn
7. Cochran, died at his home. near
Middletown, Monday. Up to a year
ago his health had been excellent
lie became seriously ill few days ago
Mr.. Cochran was farmer, and always
reslded IN st. Georges. Four sons
and two daughters survive him-Rob.
ert A. Cochran, Richard r. Cochran
Thomas Cochran, Daniel NJ. Cochran
Mrs. Mary Reynolds and Mrs. Alice
Nowland. Funeral services will be
held at his late residence at ? o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. The interment
Will be in Forest cemetery, Middle
town.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
GEORGE DOLLEY LEADS IN BERRIES
Picked A Pint of Strawberries from his Patch
near Smyrna on Saturday Morning
Promise of Large Crop on Peninsula.

Neor8e Dolley is the first in this
Sectlon, we hear, to pick ripe straw
berries from his patch. Saturday
morning he picked about pint of rine
fed berries and will have them in abnn-
dance within two or three weeks Tho
crop IN this immediate vicinity will not
oe as large as expected. They will be
more abundant down the State. Yes
terday Dolley brought several quarts Of
strawberries to town, and next week
he says, he will pick peas.
Within two weeks Delaware's straw
perry season will open, and accord
ing to the reports of growers, the crop
VIII be largest ever known, if climati,
conditions remain favorable. Com
mission men, too, who have commun-
lcated with their agents down tbe
state, say the yield will be enormons
Small shipments will begin the Inf.
ter part OF the coming week. but the
season proper will not open before
May 20. The season this year will he
longer than usual, owing to the fact
that many early aud late varieties are
grown which prolongs the season
Ehe centre Of the strawberry growing
belt Is between Bridgeville and Sen
ford, and from the latter town if is
estimated by conservative growers that
uI'y cars VIII be shipped on the bic
day.
The great scarcity of pickers may re-
suit IN an increase of one-half cent Der
quart or box, being made. The price
at one time was two cents, but a few
years ago large meeting of growers |
was held which resulted in the price
being reduced to one and one-baIf
cents. As result, the majority of
'he plckers went on strike, and grow
ers were unable to harvest their WELD.
Now' there is strong talk of raising the
price to two cents.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
KENT COUNTY DIVORCE CASES.
Five Couples Separated by Judicial Decree
at State Capital Last Week.

just before the spring term of the
Superior Court of Kent county, the re-
turns Of Commissioners having been
received and reviewed by Judge Boyce.
the court handed down a decree of
divorce in each of the following cases:
Theodore f. Cooke versus Julia A.
Cooke; Ella s. Beck versus Edward
Fl. Beck; Thomas Graham versus
Almena Graham; John l.. Curry YER
sus Amanda Curry; Jacob Lewis
Pleasanton versus Rosa l.. Pleasantop
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
PLEASANT EVENING AT MIzPAH LODGE
Closed their Meeting Monday With a DeIigb.
iu' Season Of Speech Making aud Treat
at SteyensOn's Ice Cream Saloon

Mlzpah Lodge of Workmen. one If
the most progressive lodges in this
town, had quite a nice time last lTo,
day evening, both at the lodge meat
ing and at the entertainment which
followed. "Wit an humor." as one
expressed II, ''ran in streams. r p
McCawley was in the chair and Mr.
Geo. H. Dick was toastmaster
opeech-making being the general
trend OF the meeting there were bappv
remarks made by W. b. Start lain
L. Patterson, Wm. Ed. FAIRIES .Tobp
,. Griffin, Chairman McCawIev. F.
Vi. Fowler, and Toast-master Dick
Later the Lodge adjourned and in o
body proceeded to the restaurant Of
"eo. NJ. Stevenson, there to be enter
tanned by music and to partake Of ap
abundance Of ice cream, custard wafer
ices, cakes, etc.
Inc members Of this lodge are wide
awake, and always doing sometime
Tor the benefit Of the order. and ait
oeleVe IN having a good time in gen
eral, never forgetting the inner man
Il IS the hope Of every member
'nat the Lodge may always prosper
ana tnat these gala occasions NAV
come around at least once a month. if
Dot more often, as it may be the means
ol bringing ont some Of the stay-aways
ana Aickers, thereby encouraging the
oId stand-by's, who are always treat
Or no 'feat on hand. The Lodge has
no special time set for these occasions
ana 1t IS Just as likely to be repeated
next Monday night as at any time.
therefore the only way to get into it is
to be into it.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
FRUIT CROP ESCAPES SAFELY.
Continued Cold Weather With Slight Fros,
Has Done no Damage to Fruit


There has been more or less concern
among the farmers and fruit growers
the past week for fear of frost The
mercury dropped to frost point Satur-
uay morning but it seems to have
h"rdiy been noticed. Some of our fruit
growers claim there was frost and others
could not see any evidence of it. There
is not SO much danger now, since tbo
biossoming period is over and tbo
fruit has advanced.
Apples and peaches never looked
better. Pears and plums are certainly
iuH' Strawberries are already color
ing and the season will open in ton
Gays hence. Plants not growing at
hight enable the insects to make
greater headway, but the trainers will
attend to the insects.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
Ian SUIT OVER CORN CROP.
william Rolph OF Milington Wins Suit from
Charles Ross Of Sudersville before

Charles Ross Of Sudlersvie before
An interesting case tried at Centre.
vile last week was an appeal from the
decision of Magistrate Richards Last
January VIM. c. Rolph, of NIillincton
sued Charles Ross of Sudlersville for
nondellvery of grain which RoIpb nnr-
ported to have bought about the mid
ule OF last October. Rolph claims
ehat ne bought the entire crop of Ross
Tor 90 cents if damp, or 52l cents #
dry. Ross claims that he sold only
4oo bushels, and that to be delivered
IN November and December When
hoSs was ready to deliver, Rolpb failed
to get cars, but requested Ross +o
TO maui the corn to the landing. ono
and half miles further. which he 70.
fused to do, and also claimed that tho
contract had been vitiated bv Rolnb,s
laiilnS to have cars ready. Ross sold
TO other parties for s cents a busbeI
more money, and the difference be-
tween the bargain price-52} cents and
90 90 cents-is what Rolph sued for
Ihe jury brought in verdict for tbo
plaintifffor $50. 40.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
EDWARD HOLIDAY HELD FOR COURT.
Must Answer the Charge OF Murder in the
First Degree for Killing Bailey.

rTs' Oegree Tor Killing Bailey.
AT preliminary heaaing on murder
IN the first degree Monday night. Ed
ward Holiday, recently captured in
Baltimore, was committed for the De-
tober Oyer and Terminer Court. with
out bail, for shooting Joseph Bailey
witnesses told of Bailey's attemptinc
to prevent Holiday striking Holidays
sweetheart, Emma Harris. in front of
the Peoples Theatre, Dover. on the
night of April %. An encounter en-
sued' Holiday drawing a revolver and
shooting as Bailey stopped for brick
ana atterward chasing Bailey through
the Capitol Hotel alley and shooting
him through the abdomen. LAWYERS
Thomas c. Frame and Frank H.
Davis, appeared for Holiday. who
previously confessed the shooting. but
claimed self defense.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
Death Of Jacob 6egenheImer.

Jacob Gegenheimer well-known
meat merchant of Philadelphia, SON
in-law Of Jacob Leinberger Of this
town, died Saturday morning from an
attack Of heart trouble. lie had
amassed a large fortune. IDterment
took place this afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
UNION REPUBLICANS FINAL ANSWER
Will Consider no Propositions Relative to r..
senatorial Question Except That it be in
Regular Constitutional Caucus Wav

a majority of the Addicks RonrIIi
can members of the last Legisiatnro
nelq a caucus in the State Honse Dovov
On FRIDAY and after short soss;o,,
rejected the recent proposition Of tba
regular Republicans regarding tbo
erection OF two United States Senators
Inc proposition was in effect tbo+ .
special session of the LepisIatnra
should be called by Governor Hum.
tnat each faction should name 10 nan
OF the other side whom they would be
w mi'llng to support, and that from these
~ men Senators should be elected ono
10 De from either faction.
The list of 10 Union Rennhlioo,.
whom the Regulars were wilIin@ 70
support did not include the mama of
John Edward Addicks; this wonld have
oeen enough, without any other reason
20 =. insure the rejection of the proposi
tion by the Addicks Republicans
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
BACH COMES BACK TO DELAWARE.
Former Lieutenant Of Anthouy Higgins Re.oo.
pointed Superintendent Free Delivery

Frederick E. Bach, former political
lieutenant OF ex-senator Anthony Hig-
gins' who has been holding Govern
ment position in Cuba. has boon -
appointed a superintendent of tbe
rural free delivery system at a SALARY
OF $4,000 year. Mr.. Bach formerIy
held a similar position in the rural
mail service. ~ a.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN ENDEAyCRgps
Erected Officers Monday Evening at a Business
Meeting of the c. E. Society

AT a business meeting of the Presby-
terlan Christian Endeavor Society last
Monday night, the following officers
and chairmen of Committees wero
elected to serve for the ensuing six
months. President, Miss Eunice r
anthony; Vice President, Miss Lucy
Iaylor; Secretary, Miss NJ. Pearle
warner; Treasurer, Dr. Eva f. Swim
ney; Corresponding Secretary. Miss
Ethel II. Cooper. Chairmen of Com.
mlttees: Prayer Meeting, 1. Judson
Warner; Missionary and Visiting Miss
Lucy Taylor; Look Out, Miss Ethel
Il. Cooper; Social, Miss Clara S. spru.
ance; Music, Mrs. S. J. Reynolds:
Flower, Aiss Mary LeFevre.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
ST. PETERS PROGRAM FOR wHITSuNDAy
Rector viii Preach on The Work of the HoIv
Ghost Bishop VIII Confirm Class

Whitsunday, the Birthday of the
Holy Catholic Church, will be OBJ
served at ST. Peters by special servj-
ces' The Rector's text will be taken
from the sixteenth chapter of ST
Johns Gospel, verses seven two twelve
MS IL subject will be ''The work of the
Holy Ghost"
The Bishop of the Diocese will visit
TINS Parish again for Confirmation ON
Mhitsun Monday evening, May 10Th
The service will begin at half after
seven o'clock. The Bishop will also
be the celebrant at the early service on
Tuesday morning.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
ST. PETERS PARISH FESTIVAL
VIII be Held at the Office OF Alexander q
Cummins, May 20 and u.

The ladies of St. Peters Parish will
hold sale of desserts, cakes, biscuits
&c. at the office of the Rev. Alex. q
Cummins' on Mt. Vernon street on
Monday N and Tuesday, May 20 and 81
Orders may be left with Mrs. w r
waters, Mrs. Edward Farrell and
Mrs. Gilreath. Ice cream will he
served Tuesday afternoon and evening
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
Front Teeth Knocked Out In Play.

While playing tag at Walkers School
Yesterday George Rothwell Jr., son
OF candidate for Sheriff George q
Rothwell had two front teeth knocked
ont bv running into one of his nIav-
luates.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
''OHlBITION STATE CONVENTION CALLED.
w,u "s neid IN Wilmington May the 10Th. and
"" DC Addressed by Hon. o. W. Stewart.

.
an, 1us Prohibition State Convention
VA. WaGeiaWare will be held in the city of
liz gton on Tuesday, May Goth, at
Ma, w. In the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms 1905
Con-. street. All who have the
ton TO oppose saloon domina-
ana !, ana favor Christian citizenship
yidsd 'ue rights Of the people as pro-
are ~, "a article 78 Of the Constitution,
nan ,lSed nI' to attend. National Chair
attsnso o'iVer W. Stewart will be in
no 4 'ace and address mass meet
ehsi,. the evening. r. NJ. Cooper,
au OF the State Convention.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
ASBURY EPWORTH LEAGUE
REVIEWS MUCH HISTORY
FLAITtRlNd REPORTS OF THIS THIRTEEN
YEARS GROWTH OF EPwORTH LEAGUE.
interesting Anniversary Exercise Held at A..
Oury NJ. {. Church Last Sunday Evening
by the Smyrna EpwOrth League.

Asbury Epworth League Joined with
'ne other leagues of the Methodist
church all over the land, last SUNDAY in
celebrating the thirteenth annivarsor,,
OF It's organization. To make the occa-
sion an Interesting one in Smvrna. As.
oury Epworth League took up tbe on
'ire evening service on Sunday last.
when the church was we'll crowded
1here were no decorations sucb nc
usually characterize anniversary occa-
Sions' but there was splendid program
given, including some very interestino
remarks by the pastor Rev. Vaughan
s. Collins.
The meeting was in charge of the
president OF the league, Mr.. A. s
Griffith. The choir sang an appropri-
pirate anthem, Mr. J. p. Burdette raod
the evening lesson, after which Presi-
aent Griffith made few remarks stint
ing the object of the meeting tbe
growth OF the Epworth League in tba
thirteen years of its organization. the
development OF bible study, the mis-
SION work, the literary course and
last but not least, the Junior Fnwortb
League, affectionately called etbe
lambs Of the fold" After copgrauo-
tlonal singing, report from the DIFF
lerent departments of League work
was heard. Miss Edna Dick told Of
bible Study and Prayer" Miss julia
-" eldon read a paper on personal
Eyangelism;" the choir rendered on
Miss Mildred Start gave
natterlng report of 'the Junior Lea
Sue;' Mr.. Walter Hynson told of
The Twentieth Century Forward
Novement;' and Miss Thomasanna
HAZEL read an interesting paper on
Mission" "
Pastor Collins on the League Movement /
roiIQWlng a congregational hymp
Pastor Collins made a few happv 70.
marks on the Epworth League move
nent IN which he entertainingly mar
'ated the history Of its organization
TINS organization was the outcome Of
convention of twenty-seven delegates
epresenting tive different Methodist
ocletles, who met for the purpose of
hitting under one name. After
hree days busy session during which
here was considerable wrangling. the
ew organization was named IN a sing
lar manner aud by a slip of the
'ngue, The Epworth League" In
ne thirteen years of its history there
ave been organized over 80, 900 chan
RS, including the JUNIORS. with a .
'tai membership of million nine .
nndred thousand. Pastor Collins :
liked at length on the object of the :
ague its relation to the church. and =
e need for intelligent, vital and +
val piety. A collection was taken at 9
e close of the address and a number
subscriptions were secured for the
Dworth Herald. The meeting closed
ter the singing of hymn. ~
Smyrna times., 1902-05-14
No Change in the Situation.

he situation, therefore, is lust as if
was at the end of the last Te@ieIo+,,ro
except for the fact that in reiectinc- tbe
proposition of the Regulars the Union
Republican caucus Friday submitted
counter proposition, which is pnIikoI,
to be accepted, as the Regulars ore
determined to consent to no harmony
plan that would mean the election of
Addlcks just as the Union Rennblicona
viii consent to no harmony plan that
VIII not insure his election.
After ack nowleding the recent of
the Regular communication the Trnion
Republican answer continues as fol-
lows:
we we .aRe THIS opportunity to reply t. AT we cs,
@Elee E 70 no plan of procedure now or bareot,'r' 'r'
@ tliat ElNeS you any power or AUTHORITY in ~
matter other than that of equal individrai @ ,I,S
~ BSlPaung IN Republican caucus in which 60
Gp HGepIolIcan member of the General A,sen,Hiy
9,oll 1o have vote, snd every candidate f,r -!
once Of senator Of the United ~tat.S -, @ 'lie
P@r,unlty to be voted for, the final deter1ninstd
VI the issue 10 be made by the majority Of said
20 uns' however, to each Of the Re.
sound party policy "'o''eI oI
kesIctting deeply that this serious difference
nG adjusted by resorng to the ordinary
We have the honor to be- etc. g.
The following resolution was passed
unanimously, and shows the situation
and temper Of those who have a vote
on this question::
s HHos44INed mat the an wcr made this dav bv ms
p ~ 'i,aI anu O. g. 0nrlHSi' and that further BRO.
"a tTHaf a
1t' - ne senatorial que tion except thai con.
al! ei iu he aforesaid answer