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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
,EMMoNs BECAME VIOLENT.
Attacked Landlady and Then Made At
 tempt on His Own Life.

A murder and suicide were attempt ed by Miles Emmons i'll boarding house kept by Mrs Emma Winans Ut 45 Center street, Saturday night. Em- mons boarded in the house and was q particular friend of his landlady, 1t ap. pears. The story told by the woman is to the effect that last summer Elm mons got a sunstroke and has been oc- casionally very violent in his conduct since. Saturday evening about 2 o'clock they were sitting together on the yeranda, and she asked him about n fishing trip he had been speaking of making. He turned upon her with great violence, throwing her against the railing of the veranda' and knock ing her down. Some of her front teeth were knocked out and her arms and neck were severely bruised. There was a severe struggle before the woman broke away. She is confident that had ne been sober she would not have sue- ceeded in getting away from him. Upon securing her release she ran down stairs and informed Officers Hayes and McEvoy of what she had been through. Her face corroborated her statement.
 Emmons had locked himself in his room and the door had to be broken in. Then 1t was found that he had taken oarbolic acid. mad cut his throat in two places and had wrenched the gas bracket from the pipe so that tho room was so full of gas 1t was too dangerous to strike light. Emmons was lying on his bed unconscious, the floor and bed soaking in his blood. He was re- moved to the hospital in an ambulance.
 Mrs Winans refutes the idea that love existed between her and Emmons and that his murderous act was prompted by jealousy. She attributes his act to momentary insanity She says he frequently complained of his head since ne was sunstruclS last sum- mer. She had frequent encounters with him, but lnis one, she says, will be the last, as she will not allow him in her house any more. He continually talked of murder and suicide.
 Mrs Winans visited him at the hos. pital last evening and he was very sulky. The only apprehension is felt about blood poison setting in, as 1t was with . rusty razor he cut his throat.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
Nrorgan In ernan nye..

VIENNA, July 1.-The Neue Freie Presse has published satirical edito- rial article on the fact that J. Pierpont Morgan took luncheon with Emperor William on board the imperial yacht Hohenzollern at Kiel July 3. The paper remarks, "Without his checkbook Mir. Morgan would never have been the em- peror's guest" The article harps throughout upon the probabilities of misfortune overriding .'the Napoleon of finance" and says that, gilded by the imagination, his trusts appear to be excellent, but that the first moment tem will undergo Q severe trial.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
TRYING TO CORNER TRACY
Revenue Gutter Grant and Revenue Launch Scout Brought Into Use.

LhuIlcn scout brousnt inlo oses
 Port Townsend, Wash, July 7.--Sher- If Hammond with q posse left this morning and will guard all avenues of escape toward the Olympic mountains i'll an effort to capture Outlaw Tracy. The posse went in the revenue cutter Grant, and the revenue launch Scout, which will patrol the waterways. The Grant and Scout were detailed to assist in the hunt immediately upon receipt of advices concerning Iracy's escape to Port Madison.
 A special from Washington, D. O., correspondent says: No order was issued from the treasury department directing the revenue cutter Grant to join In the chase for Tracy Assistant Secretary Ayles said last night that if the Grant had sailed on this errand her commander probably acted upon his own responsibility or under the direc- ton of the collector of customs at Port Townsend"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
Big Fire at Clinton, N. Q.

CHARLOTTE, N. C., July TIA spe- cial to the Observer from Wilmington, N. O., says that fire at Clinton, N. o., has destroyed forty-two stores and resi- dences, causing loss of $100,000, on which there was small insurance. Among the buildings burned was tho Episcopal church and the Western Un- ion telegraph office.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
HOf Weather

As the hot weather comes on you will need good diarrhoea and dysen- tery remedy in the house. Our Black berry Cordiar has cured some very bad cases. Perfectly safe for little chil- dren; 2oc a bottle, at Fitzpatrick's Pharmacy, East Main and Wall Sts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
Grand stnna aurned.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.. July q -- The grand stand at Kirk park has been burned, causing loss of $S.000. The fire was probably of incendiary origin. The races this month will be held as advertised. ',
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
FRUIT FOR THE COUNTY POOR.
Two Thousand Peach Trees Set Out at the
Kent County AImshOuse.

Two thousand peach trees have just
been set out on the Trustee of the
Poor farm near Wyoming, where
Overseer James P. Aaron has been
placed in charge of the unfortunate
and penniless people IF this county.
Mr.. Gee. M. Stevenson, of this town,
is President of the Trustees of the
Poor. The peach trees. which will all
be in bearing in three years, are of the
Reeves Favorite, Elbertas and Craw-
ford varieties, some of the finest
known to fruit growers of this state.
1t is intended that every inmate of the
almshouse shall not only be afforded
some of the luxuries which the people
of Delaware enjoy during fruit season,
but shall be kept busy in harvesting
the fruit and then spraying, pruning
and caring for the orchards all the
year round. Thus, by receiving extra
care from the unemployed inmates,
it is thought that the almshouse fruit
farm will prove valuable from an ex-
perimental standpoint now that peach
growing by the wholesale is being
generally revived on this peninsula.
Beside the peach orchards, pears,
and small fruits are being grown.
There are already 300 pear trees of the
successful Keiffer variety in bearing
on the farm, and recently the trustees
ordered 300 more to be sent at once
Berries, sufficient to supply the insti
tuition and have enough over to take tC
the local markets, are also being
| grown.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
WOODLAND BEACH MILFORD TROLLEY.
Engineers Who Went Over and Investigated
the Route Recently are Satisfied.

The object of the visit of the engi-
neers of the trolley syndicate over the
proposed line of the road last week
was to see the streams at their highest
tide and to make a general inspection
of the course. The recent freshet
afforded them the desired opportunity
and they were satisfied with their in
vestigation.
The Dover Town Council will hold
a meeting this evening to meet the
gentlemen of the new company and
their engineers, for the purpose of
granting franchises through the town
of Dover and to discuss plans for the
construction of the road through the
streets.
Since it has become known that J.
Edward Addicks is back of the new
company, all doubt as to the road be-
ing built has disappeared and the
people are now confident trolley road
extending through the entire county
is matter of the near future
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
TOWN COUNCIL ORGANIZES
FOR ANOTHER YEAR TERM
JAMES c. ROBINSON REELECTED PRESI-
DENT AND II. S. ANTHONY, SECRETARY.
President Robinson Names His Standing
Committees, With the Addition of a Fl.
nance and an Auditing Committee.

On Friday evening Councilmen-elect
Moore, Reynolds, Grieves, Wright,
Fowler, Anthony and Robinson, re-
presenting the different wards of
Smyrna, appeared at the Council
Chamber to take the oath of office and
organize for business for the ensuing
year. The oath having been admins
tered, DIR. Moore was made chairman
pro TEN and H. S. Anthony secretary.
Permanent organization was effected
by making James G. Robinson Presi-
dent and Henry S.Anthony, Secretary.
President Robinson took the chair and
named his Standing Committees for
the year. Heretofore there has only
been four committees and it being the
wish of the President to give each
member of the Council a craftsmanship,
two more committees were added, a
Finance Committee and an Auditing
Committee. The meeting was adjourn
ed after the following committees were
read:
Light and Water H. S. Anthony,
chairman; H. B. Grieves, E. NJ. Fow
Ter. Street and Sewer-J. H. Wright,
chairman; S. j. Reynolds and DIR. T.
G. Moore. Opera Houses. J. Reyn
olds, chairman; H. B. Grieves aud E
M. Fowler. Hose Room-Dr. T. G.
Moore, chairman; H. B. Grieves anC
J. H. Wright. Finance Committee
H. B. Grieves, chairman; DIR. Moore
and J. H. Wright. Auditing Commit
tee. M. Fowler, chairman; S. J
Reynolds and H. S. Anthony.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
DELAWARE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB.
Will Appear at the Smyrna Opera House on
Wednesday Evening, April End

Delaware College Mask and Wig
Club will give an entertainment in the
Smyrna Opera House on Wednesday
evening the end of April. They have
been rehearsing for several weeks
and what promises to be a most ex-
cellent entertainment will be Civ
en- first in the newly furnished Col
lege Oratory at Newark on the 18th
inst. Manager Pardee has engaged
the services of Professor Clymer, of
Wilmington, to coach the overture
men, while the banjo and mandolin
club, under the immediate supervision
of Fl. L. Maier, is receiving instruc-
tion at the hands of S. L. Compton, of
Wilmington. During the Easter va
cation the club will give entertain
ments at Seaford, Milford, Smyrna and
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
wOMANS HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting In Wilmington Tomorrow
Promises TO be Interesting.

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society held special meeting yester-
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Joseph Smithers to elect two dele
gates to attend the Annual Meeting of
the Conference Society to be held in
Union M. E. Church, Wilmington, to-
morrow, March 18th. Miss Susie Hud
son and Miss Ella Smithers were cleo
ted delegates; and in addition to these
Mrs. Vaughan S. Collins. Mrs. John
P. Hudson, Mrs. Joseph Smithers and
Miss Rebecca Collins will attend the
sessions. Mrs. Collins is the secretary
of the Society for Easton District, and
also member of the executive board
of the Conference Society.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
DURING PASTOR COLLINS ABSENCE.
Arrangements Made For Asbury Church Ser.
vices During Wilmington Conference.

Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, pastor of
Asbury M. E. Church, leaves for the
session of the Wilmington Conference
Monday next. During his absence
Rev. VIM. FAIRIES will hold the prayer
meeting Wednesday night, March
10Th, and preach Sunday morning, the
23d. Rev. J. P. Burdette will lead the
prayer-meeting March Goth, and care
for the meetings of the Normal Glass.
Mrs. John P. Hudson will lead the
PASTORS class-meeting Tuesday even
ing, March 18th, and Mrs. Annie G.
Pierce will lead the class-meeting,
March 25th.
The Bible Readers Circle has resum-
ed its sessions. The meeting on Mon
day evening, the first since the ad-
journment for the revival services,
found twenty-five in attendance. The
lesson for the next fortnight are the
books of Joshua and Judges.
The Normal Glass held its first ses-
sion on adjournment of the Bible
Readers Circle. The subject -,Jr bap-
tism was quite thoroughly discussed,
the lesson being "The Conversion Of
the Ethiopian Eunuch."
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
ELECTED HOMLIEsT MAN IN TOWN.
@. Thomas Baxter, of Newark, Formerly of
KentOn, Affords Much Amusement.

By the vote of his friends, Principal
G. Thomas Baxter, of the Newark pub
lie schools, formerly aresident of Ken
ton, and in 1898 reading clerk of the
Delaware State Senate, has been de-
clared the homeliest man in that town,
although they say the decision was
made in jest. At an entertainment
on Friday evening in the Newark Hall
there was a voting contest and the
principal received nearly all the votes.
Most Of the school girls supported him.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
SESSION WILMINGTON CONFERENCE.
Homes Provided For the Smyrna Clergy and
Laiety at the Session Which Will Meet
In Crisfield, Nd, March the l7th.

The session will be held in Imman-
uel Church, Crisfeld, &C. 7. Wyatt,
pastor), beginning Monday, March
18th, and continuing a week. The
conference has met in Crisfield but
once, in 1887. Bishop Isaac W. Joyce,
of Minneapolis, Mimi, will preside.
Presiding Elders Robert Watt, G. S.
Baker, Wilbur F. Corkran and Thomas
E. Martindale will be his cabinet ad-
advisers. The citizens of Crisfeld
have made preparations for entertain
ing about $50 visitors, and Mt. Pleas
ant Methodist Protestant Church has
been put at the disposal of the confer
ence for three nights, when anniver-
saries will be celebrated both in that
church and Emmanuel Church.
The following homes have been pro-
vided for the ministers and laymen of
this locality during the coming ses-
sion of Conference: Presiding Elder
W. F. Corkran at W. E. Dougherty's
Rev. V. S. Collins at Mrs. Annie Mil.
ligan's; Rev. G. l.. Hardesty at j. w
Thawley's; Rev. T. H. Haynes (pri
vate arrangements); Rev. J. A. Arterl
at DR.. J. F. Somers'; Rev.. G. r. Ellis
at Joseph Poleyette's; Rev. Rober
Roe at Robert Cochran's; Mr.. Josepl
Smithers with M. Fl. Douglass.
Twenty y-eight of the 80 charges OIL
Easton district, DIR. Corkran, presid
ing elder, have invited their pastors t,
return.
Seven pastors on the Easton distric
j. A. Brewington at Cordova; A. P
Prettyman, at Galena; S. P. Shlpman
at Kent Island; w. o. Hurst, at Odes
sa; W. g. Poole, at Queenstown; W
r. McFarlane. at Royal Oak, and j
III. Beauchamp, at st. Michaels-hav
asked for change of pastorate.
Q. T. Wyatt, the conference host,
mentioned for Middletown, and W.
Hurst for st. Michaels. Millingto
now a circuit, has asked that it /
made station.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
ASBURY SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.
Annual Election of Officers Held at Asbury NJ.
E. Church on Monday Afternoon.

At the annual election of officers for
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School on Monday afternoon, the fol-
lowing were elected for the ensuing
year: Superintendent, L. NJ. Price;
assistant superintendent, Prof A. S.
Griffith; lady superintendent, Mrs.
John P. Hudson; secretary, George
NJ. Stevenson; treasurer, J. E. Car
ter; secretary and treasurer of the mis-
sionary society, Gilbert S. FAIRIES;
librarian, Charles j. Sudler; assistant
librarians, Harvey w. FAIRIES and A.
E. Fowler; chorister, Walter o. Hof-
fecker; assistant chorister, John A.
Hoffecker; pianist, Miss Bertha Smith
ers; assistant pianist, Miss Arie Hyn-
son; orchestra-Miss Elizabeth Col
Illus, George W. Sylvester, George M.
Rose, John Gearhart, Clifton Turner,
Edward E. Massey, Charles Turner
and Edward Beck; superintendent OF
infant department, Miss Lizzie Nc
Dowell; assistants, Mrs. Walter o.
Hoffecker, Mrs. John A. Hoffecker
Miss Bertha Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
DEATH OF HARRY p. GOOTEE.
Expired on Monday Evening at the Residence
of His Mother After Lingering Illness,
in the FOrty.first Year of His Age.

After lingering illness from con-
sumption, Mr.. Harry P. GoOtee, son
of the late DIR. Benjamin S. Gootee
and Mrs. Mary Gootee, of this town,
died at the residence of his mother
Monday evening in the forty first year
of his age. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow, Thursday afternoon,
at . o'clock, interment at st. Peters
cemetery, the Rev. J. L. Estlih off,
ciating.
The deceased was well known aad
popular with large circle of friends
who regret his death at SO useful "a
period of life. After receiving q good
education, most of his time was spent
in Philadelphia, where he was COR
nected with an agricultural implement
warehouse. Two years ago hereturned
to Delaware and moved on the "GloH-
cester Farm" near Leipsic, which he
conducted successfully until afflicted
with the disease which ended his life.
In 1887 he married Miss Emma Raw
ley, daughter of Mr.. John Rawley, Of
this town, who made him q faithful
and affectionate wife. Besides his
wife, his mother, Mrs. Mary GOotee,
and one brother, Mr.. G. Frank GoOtee,
survive him. In the last decade or SC
death has entered to large degree n
the Gootee family and took away DIR.
Gootee. father, Miss Flo Gootee, sis
ter, and Mr.. Ferd Gootee, brother.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
FARM LABORERS WANT MORE FAY.
Demanding Higher Pay and Are Becoming
Indifferent and Sluggish About Work.

Demanding Higher Pay and Are Becoming
Indifferent and Sluggish About Work.
The advent of spring promises no
solution to the farmer of the trOublous
wage question, which has been agitat-
ing him all this winter, since wheat
started up toward the dollar mark,
corn reached 20 cents and potatoes got
as high as $1.20.
Far hands all over the peninsula
beg to feel that it was their time to
assert themselves and re in some of
these profits. They became silent
about making contracts for their labor
with farmers during the coming year.
The farm owners and tenants readily
agree to an advance of So to "a per
month, but even this has been fopad
to be unsatisfactory, the laborer think
ing he is an important adjunct to the
farm, and that he is not sharing his
full measure of profit from the high
prices. They are becoming indifferent
and sluggish Id frequently only work
half or two-thlrds time when most use
full to their employer.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
kENTON HUNDRED CONSTABLES CHOSEN.
Friends of James D. Wright, Democrat, Have
Him Re'sppOinted to His Old Position.

Him Re-appOinted to His Old Position.
There was an interesting meeting of
the Kent County Levy Court yester-
day when the matter of constables was
taken up. But few of those appointed
for Duck Greek and Kenton Hundreds
qualified. 1t is understood that Char
les H. Jones and Herman @. Wood
qualified for this district, but in Ken
ton Hundred a number took up the
case of ex-Constable j. d. Wright,
democrat, and wanted him appointed.
A number of letters from Clayton were
addressed to the Levy Court and yes
terday delegation went down to
Dover to appeal in his behalf. 1t
seemed to be case where republicans
and democrats joined in wishing him
reinstated, and he was backed by
prominent officials of the Delaware
Railroad. The result was that he was
appointed constable and soon after
bonded.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
KENT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Alfred L. Hudson Transfers a Lot in Clayton
to Mary c. Sylvester.

Alfred L. Hudson Transfers a Lot 10 Clayton
to Mary c. Sylvester.
The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded in the Office of Re-
corder of Deeds James Lord:
John Behen to Mollle Farrow for
$3.50, 24x6O feet on Division street be-
tween Queen and New streets, Dover.
DIR. 7. G. Frame to Rev. Francis Pri-
byl, ofPlymonth, Pa, for $500, the E.
B. Holden farm situated near FELTON,
containing 161 acres.
Grace E. Neal and husband to Henry
d. Adams, Jr., for $3.50, farm in Mispil-
lion hundred on road leading from
Brownsville to Harrington containing
200 acres.
John G. Wharton to Charlie p. Ar
mour for $3.50, building lot in Hous'
ton.
Samuel H. Armour to John I. III,
Armour for a nominal consideration
the A acre tract of land situated il
Milford hundred.
Alfred L. Hudson to Mary @. Sylves
ter for $25, building lot containing
$50 square feet in Clayton.
Mary A. Robinson to Isaac ID
Alexander for 800, 8 acres of lane
near Williamsville. Del.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
BETHEL CHURCH BAN ON
DEAD STIRS UP FEELING
WOULD NOT ALLOW THE REMAINS OF
SAMUEL ROBINSON IN THE CHURCH.
Notice Was READ Out at the Morning Ser.
vice, But the Trustees Met After Church
and Took Action in the Matter.

There was little stir among Bethel
Church circles in "Whopping," Sun
day morning, which was taken up by
many colored people. Samuel Robin
son, a well-known colored man, died
in Philadelphia, and his body was
brought to Smyrna for interment. The
relatives of the deceased wanted the
funeral services held in Bethel Church
and had notice read at the morning
service announcing the funeral for 2
O'Clock that afternoon. After church
the pastor, Rev. A. B. Cooper, called
a meeting of the Official Board to as
certain If any arrangements had been
made with the church, and on learning
that there had not, a committee of
seven, headed by Noah Riley, was ap-
pointed to visit the home of the de-
ceased, and notified the family that
the Board could not allow the body to
rest in the church, because the de.
ceased had led a life inconsistant with
the views of the church. Jacob Rob
insOn, the grandfather, willingly as
sented to the course, but number o.
others took exception to the ruling
and the feeling spread considerably
There was no trouble at the church al
reported, and the wishes OF the com
mittee were carried out. The funera
services were held at the grave.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH UsHERS' UNION.
President A. D. Cole Announces Ushers and
Collectors For Ensuing Term.

President A. d. Cole, of Asbury
Church Ushers' Union has made the
following appointments for the ensu-
ing term: Ushers, a. m.-Ralph JEFF
ferson, W. E FAIRIES, j. f. Webb.
Herman Robinson. Collectors, a. m.
w. W. Wright. J. f. Brown, E. M.
Webb, E. 7. Porter. Ushers, p. H.
L. F. Boyer, H. w. FAIRIES, W. L.
Porter, Vernon Phillips. Collectors, p.
m.-Reynolds Stevenson, Harry Shap-
ley, W. G. Roe, McKendree Williams
Prayer meeting-J. B. Krusen, G. J.
Sudler. Epworth League-G. S. Far
les Harry Collins. The average church
attendance at Asbury for February
was $50.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
PETITIONING RELEASE OF GEORGE SISCO.
A Strong Effort Being Made TO Get the Boy
Out of Ferris School RefOfmatOry.

A petition is being circulated and
largely signed by prominent citizens
of the town, asking for the release of
George Sisco from the Ferris School,
Wilmington, house of correction.
The boy seems to have been placed
there by some parental authority, but
Mr.. Andrew Sisco, the boys grand
father, who has had charge of the rails
ing of the boy and has been his guard
ian for several years, sees no need of
his Imprisonment there. Charles Sisco,
the boys uncle, is working in his be-
half, and L. Irving Handy, ESQ.,, has
charge of the case.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
KENT ROAD OvERSEERS APPOINTED.
Named by the Levy Court at Their Meeting
in Dover Last Thursday-ThOse For Duck
Greek, KentOn and Little Creek

The following comprises road over
seers of the first, second and third dis
tricts, commonly known as Duck
Creek, Little Creek and Kenton hun
dreds, which were appointed by the
Kent Comfy Levy Court last Thurs
day:
First District. Purnell Short,
John P. Garrison, John Fox, Carey
Frazier, B. H. Ross, r. E. Cantwell,
Samuel Short, B. F. Richards, Theo-
dore Mannon, W. A. Broadway, w. G.
Dolley, M. Foreakers, A. E. Jardine,
j. E. Lovegrove, Daniel Thompson,
J. S. Vane.
Second District-Isaac Collins, Hi
ram Vaughan, Walter E. Potter, John
M. Knight, Arthur Carey, Andrew
Keith, John H. Bishop, Clifton Hutch
inson, Alonzo Jones, J. H. Huntley,
Joshua Short, J. Burton Wharton,
James Lane, David Moore, Joseph
Rash, Penn Rash, John Freeman,
Joseph Ford, Warner Guy, Walter B.
Morgan.
Third District-N. P. Boggs, w. W
Jones, SIlas Thompson. George E
Pratt, Thomas Stevens, James Fraz
ier, Frank Pratt, W. J. Loper, Samue
Boyd, Perry Hitchcock, Thomas Shaw
James F. Melvin, Will Wallace, A. H
Moore, Cha lie Lawton, G. Garrison
John Reihms, William Lurty, Jane
Short, David Mills, Porter NJ. Blair
Jesse Dean.
Smyrna times., 1902-03-12
LOST BROTHER HEARD FROM.
Supposed to Have Been Dead, Brother of
Mrs. c. G. Ross Tells His Whereabouts.

Mrs. G. G. Ross, of Smyrna, receiy
ed word this week from her brother,
Mr.. George P. Johns, who for years
she had mourned as dead. About
twenty-five years ago he left this see
ton to make his home in Texas. Ten
years ago he made visit home and
since his return to the South nothing
had been heard from him until a few
days ago when Mrs. Ross received a
letter from heNl rother stating that 10
was now living IN Louisiana.