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Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS.
Bill Before the Legislature to Increase
County School Superintendents Salary
TO $1,000 Per Annum- Other Bills.

The two houses of the Delaware
Legislature reconvened Monday and
managed to hold two sessions, al
though they did not transact much
business. Two or three bills for ap-
pointing additional notaries public and
bunch of notices of bills of mis-
cellaneOus character were received.
Representative Aspril has introduc-
ed two educational bills. One is to fix
the salary of county superintendent
of public shoots at $1,000, and the other
Is to allow certificates to teach without
examination in certain cases. All
graduates of normal schools. who
have diploma, may be allowed by
the county superintendents to teach in
the rural districts for one year, but
must then take the examination, un-
less otherwise arranged.
One of the significant actions in the
House was the tabling of the Hurlock-
Jones and the Lyons-ThompsOn con.
tests. That is the end of them, and
the House will continue without any
change IN It's personel. The largest
ripple of the day in the House was
caused by Representative Connelly's
resolution for an investigation of the
coal situation in Wilmington, which
did not get very cordial reception.
The Legislators are to visit the
Slate Hospital at Farnhurst on Friday
afternoon, leaving Dover, probably
on the l.l5 train. DR.. John J. Black.
president of the board of trustees.
George 5. Capelle and DR.. j. H. VII
| son, members of the board. were at
Dover in the interest of the institu-
ton. The trustees are asking for an
appropriation of S114, 1000 for the two
years beginning with January 1, 1903.
What will probably be an important
measure was that of which Represen-
tatlve Rose gave notice, to repeal the
manufacturers tax law, WHICH will
probably mean the re-enactment of
the former law, which was called in
quisitorial law because it required a
manufacturer to pay tax on the
amount Of business done.
Much interest, of course, hovered
about the question of the United
States senatorshIps, and throughout
the session it was one of the subjects
of consultation and gossip.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
VOTE TODAY SHOWED NO
BREAK IN THE DEADLOCK
BOTH HOUSES MET IN JOINT SESSION AND
VOTE WAS SAME AS YESTERDAY.
Union Republicans Stand Firm and Vote for
J. Edward Addicks for Long and Short
Term Regulars Refuse Proposition.

The two houses of the Delaware
Legislature met in joint session to-
day for the first time to vote for United
States Senators to fill Delaware's two
vacancies in the upper house of Con
gress. There was large crowd pres
ent but very little or no excitement
manifested. The vote of the two
houses taken separately yesterday
were read and compared, after which
another ballot was taken. The result
gave no change in the situation. The
vote was precisely as that given yes
terday, and which will be found in
detail below. The Democratic fusion
proposition to the Regulars expired at
noon today and the indications are
that a deadlock will prevail.
The ballOting yesterday, the first of
the session, was in separate houses.
There was a large crowd present, but
the vote was confined to the caucus
nominees. The combined ballots for
both terms were as follows:
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
ALBERT B. JESTER PASSES AWAY.
Former Smyrna Man, Employed BY Trans
POrtatiOn Company Dies at Harrington.

Albert b. Jester, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Jester of Harrington, for
several years head bookkeeper in the
offices of the Smyrna Transportation
Company, died at the home of his
parents at Harrington at $50 o'clock
Wednesday evening in the Goth wear
of his age. For about five weeks he
had been i'll of typhoid fever and had
apparently passed over the crisis when
hemmorhages set in and death came
almost suddenly on Wednesd night.
The deceased was a resident. of
Smyrna only few years, but he gain
ed the respect and high esteem of all
who knew him. He was a good Chris
tiah man, devoted to the church that
he loved, and was kind, courteous and
honest in his dealings with men. Few
young men in Smyrna had more am
bltlon than Albert Jester. He was a
hard student and thorough in what
ever he attempted. He hungered for
an education and the higher things in
life, and many evenings after he left
his office he would burn the midnight
oil. In this way he was able to pre-
pare himself for course at the Will
mingtOn Business School where he
graduated with honor. SO good was
his record there, he was called
from Smyrna about two years ago to
take a professorship in that institution,
which he held with singular ability
until his late illness.
Mr.. Jester was member of Asbury
NJ. E. Church, one of the original
members and an efficient worker in
the Asbury Usher's Union, and con-
sistent member of the EpwOrth League.
He was also a member of the Morning
Star Lodge, No. l. O. O. F., of Smyr-
ma. In Wilmington he was an active
member of the Y. NJ. G. A. Intermeut
took place at the home of his parents
in Harrington Saturday afternoon.
Those who went from Smyrna were
Wilmer l.. Porter and Andrew Cole,
representing the Usher's Union and
the Odd Fellows; Mrs. Nathaniel
Pratt, Miss Ethel Taylor, Messrs.
Ralph Stevenson, Luther Broadway
and Stephen Jester. Messrs. Porter
and Cole were among the bearers.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
CLOSING SESSION OF OLD
KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT
HFLD AT DOVER YESTERDAY AND MUCH
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS DISPATCH
New Levy Court Will Meet Next Month Re.
solution Unanimously Passed Thanking
Ex-Clerk of the Peace R. S. Downs.

The Kent County Levy Court met in
regular session yesterday. The most
significant thing done was the adop-
tlon of the following resolution:
"Resolved by the Levy Court of
Kent county that the Register of Wills
Prothonatory, Recorder of Deeds.
Clerk of Orphans Court, Sheriff and
Clerk of the Peace be notified that all
work to be done and supplies to be
furnished for their respective offices
to be paid for by the county shall first
be submitted to this body for its ap-
proval
The chairman appointed Messrs.
Benson, Baggs and Collins committee
to look after the same Is probable
that the committee will order all the
old records in the various county Of
fees rebound.
The old bill of New Castle county
against Kent county for the Fleming's
Landing bridge was deferred again.
The Court passed resolutions thank
ing the retiring chairman, members
and Clark of the Peace for their fair
ness during tie year past.
This was the last meeting of the pres
ent body, the new members taking
their places next month.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
FARMERS INSTITUTE TO MEET HERE.
February the Ninth Settled on For Sm,rna
Interesting Program Arranged b. the
Delaware State Grange.

Secretary Wesley Webb, of the
Delaware State Grange. who was re-
Gently appointed to supervise the work
III Kent and Sussex counties. has ar
ranged series Of Farmers Institutes
to be held within the next two
months. The Object Of the meetings
Is to advance the agricultural interests
OF the state, while atfordIng AN ex-
ceIIent opportunity TO the farmers Of
lower Delaware to discuss those sub
Jects OF vital Importance to the fruit
and grain growing industries. The
meetings will be held as follows
Laurel, p and -. Budgeville. ~ and
30; Smyrna, February 9; Dover. Feb
ruary 10 and II; Milford February. II
and -; Georgetown. February II aud
l3; Lewes, February l3; Milton, Feb
ruary IA.
These speakers have been secured
for the series. Professor W. H.
Bishop, c. ?. Close and c. L. Penny
of Delaware College; Professor J. E.
Carroll, Dover, Professor l.. 4. Davis.
Bridgeville; G. :. Baker Milford. f.
p. Bancroft, Camden; w II. Dickson,
5, II. Derby, Woodside; DR.. II. H
Mcdowell, Middletown; Miss Maggie
D.Wilson and Misa Sarah Churchman
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
DEATH OF CHARLES B. DEAKYNE.
Only Surviving Brother Of Mrs. J. Wesley Den
ney Of this Town Dies in Wilmington.

Charles B. Deakyne, the only surviv-
ing brother of Mrs. J. Wesley Denney
of this town, died at his home in
Wilmington, on Thursday in the
10th year of his age after a lingering
illness from general debility. The
deceased had been in business at New
Castle and Wilmington ever since he
left this section. He was a son of the
late George Deakyne and was a
member of that well-knOwn family
prominent IN Thoroughfare Neck
for century or more. Several
years ago lie lost his wife. A family
of six children survive him, all grown.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at his late residence 406
Lombard street Wilmington; inter
ment at Riverview Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
ICE MEN REAP SUCCESSFUL HARVEST.
Lake Como Furnished some Fine Ice During
the Present Freeze Many Houses Filled.

Last Wednesday and Thursday were
active days on Lake Como. Besides
the fine skating which was indulged
in merrily, the ice men were given an
opportunity to reap asplendid harvest.
The ice was good and clear and measur-
ed some four or five inches in thick
ness. For the time being our streets
were agog with moving teams and the
interest kept up until nearly all had
filled. Many however did not care to
use the natural ice when they could
get purer ice almost as cheap from the
Smyrna Ice Plant. This being the
case the ice gathering was not as large
as in former years. Those who filed
ice houses in this vicinity were: George
W. Turner, John G. Blizzard, William
H. Carr, Cyrus P. Gears, William a.
FAIRIES, Esley NJ. Rust and the Misses
Cummins.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
EPwORTH LEAGUE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Held Sunday Evening Over the Lives of Miss
Jefferson, Mr.. Jester and Mr.. Kruseu.

The loss Asbury NJ. E. Church has
sustained in the deaths Of Miss
Beulah Jefferson, Mr.. j. BENJAMIN
Krusen and Mr.. Albert b. Jester. has
made it quite fitting that the Epworth
League, one of the most active So
cieties of the church, should hold
short memorial services. This was
held before the regular church service
Sunday evening with Mr.. Walter w.
HynsOn as leader. The time was
spent in extolling the Christian char
acters and many virtues of the de-
ceased and the good example they set
before the church and community.
Feeling remarks were made by Pastor
Collins, superintendent Price of the
Sunday School, members of the
Usher's Union, members of Miss
Jetferson's Sunday School Glass, and
friends who hold their memory dear.
During the services Mr.. l.. NJ. Price
sang a sweet tenor solo entitled "We
Shall Meet Him Face to Face"
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
UPHOLSTERING DEPARTMENT FOR SMYRNA
Harvey Jones, Successor to J. E. Carter, Adds
Department to His Corner Store.

Harvey Jon es, successor to J. E..
Carter, who is conducting a nice bust
ness at the -Four Corners" has Sc
cured the services of Mr.. w. B. Thorne
a practical mechanic of Altoona, Pa,
to take charge of a upholstering de-
partment which he will add to his
painting and paper-hanging business.
This will fill a need in Smyrna and
should be patronized by the public.
Mr.. Jones calls attention to this de.
partment in his advertisement else
where.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
PIERcE'S MEAT BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS
W. &. Pierce Sells His We nOwn Stand to
Messrs. Stewart WiIds and Bayard Jones.

Willard G. Pierce has sold his meat
business at the corner of Main and NJ
Vernon streets, to Messrs. Stewart
Wilds and Bayard Jones under the
firm name of Wilds & Jones. This is
one of the best butcher stores in town
and the new firm intend pushing the
business and making some very de-
cided improvements. In addition to
a first class meat business they intend
adding grocery department for the
convenience of their trade. Wilds &
Jones will take possession tomorrow
and will be ready to reopen the old
and established stand by Saturday.
The stables in the rear of the store
have been rented to Mr.. Frank Arm
strong, who will move his livery there
on the first of March next. Atpresent
the latter is conducting his business
in the stables of w. l.. Collins on
lower Main street. When Mr.. Arm
strong vacates the place ON March the
first next, he will be succeeded by Mr..
Sherbourne Collins, the undertaken,
who will use the stables in connection
with his business.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
R. E. cANTwELL NARRIES MRS. HARPER
Quiet Wedding Took Place at the Home Of the
Prominent Farmer on Thursday.

The "Judge Spruauce Farm" near
Clayton was the scene of a very quiet
wedding on Thursday afternoon last
when Mrs. Mary E. Harper of this
town, became the wife of Mr.. r. E.
Cantwell, the proprietor Of the farm
There were no wedding attendants
and only the immediate relatives and
friends of the contracting parties were
present. The ceremony was perform
ell by the Rev. J. A. Arters, pastor Of
st. Pauls NJ. E. Church, Clayton. A
wedding breakfast followed. The
bride is the widow Of the late John
Harper of this vicinity, her maiden
name being Miss Mary Moore, a mem
Der of the we'll known Moore family.
prominently known in Dover and
Leipsic. For several months she had
been making her home with Miss Ida
Lovegrove. The groom Is one of
Duck Greek Hundreds best known
farmers.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
INFORMAL DANCE AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
Gyeu by Dancing Class Last Evening at
Which an Enjoyable Time Was Spent

An enjoyable little dance was given
at the Smyrna Opera House last even
ing under the auspices of the Dancing
Glass of Smyrna. 1t was informally
gotten up and only lasted from eight
thirty to eleven-thirty. Music was
furnished by Mr.. William Norris,
violiuist and Miss Alice Beck, piano
accompanist. Those who were pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harvey
Speakman, Messrs. Cummins Speak
man, Howard r. Jones, John P. LIE
Fevre, R. D. Hofecker, Jr., Charles
LeCOmpte, George Jarvis, Herman
Robinson, Homer Lewis, William
Diehl, Jackson Reynolds, G.. Davis
Brown, Edward Beck, George Turn
er, Frank Malcolm, Linwood Phillips,
Scott Wilds; Misses Marion Rogers,
Mary Hazel, Mary Anthony, Helen
Lewis, Beulah Hazel, Clara Spruance,
Lillian Speakman, Gertrude Smith,
Irma Lewis, Lulu Beck, Eva Foxwell
May York, Fannie Jones, Elva HOf-
fecker.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
DEATH OF BEULAH c. JEFFERSON.
Only Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Jefferson
Passed Peacefully Away on Thursday Al
ternOOn After Lingering Illness.

One of the saddest deaths recorded
IN the past week was that of Miss
Beulah Clarke jefferson, only daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Henry Jeffer-
son OF this town, who passed away on
Thursday afternoon in the Both year
of her age. She had been in failing
health for sometime, but it was only
within the past few months that the
disease took a fresh hold aud despite
the most careful medical attention she
slowly sank away and at 3. 45 o'clock
Thursday afternoon her spirit left it's
frail tenement and passed to its re-
reward beyond the skies.
Beulah Clarke Jefferson has gone,
but the sweet memory of her pure
life, the good deeds that she wrought,
and the lovely example of Christian
piety and devotion will live and abide
in the hearts of her friends who loved
and admired her many womanly vir
tues. Why she should have been
singled out in the prime of life Just as
she was attaining period of so much
usefulness! Why Death should have
robbed that home of an only daughter
and sister when she was most needed,
is one of the mysterious ways of
Providence that is hard to under
stand. When the summons came, she
was 5ound ready and waiting to go,
and earth's loss was soon Heavens
eternal gain.
While the life of the deceased shed
its sweetest fragrance in her home
circle she was nevertheless a useful
woman to the church and to society.
AS member of Asbury NJ E. Church,
and as a teacher in the Sunday School,
she gave faithful and efficient SER
vices. One of the highest compl-
ments to her work as 4 Sunday School
teacher was that she was more or less
instrumental in the conversion of her
entire class of nine young ladies'.
In society Miss Jefferson was always
pAOAAlLCAl 0uO W dS II luGmD6T OI lue
Twentieth Century Club of SMYRNA
and was one of its most active mem
bers, and during the days OF the old
j. Nj. s. X. no member took deeper
interest than she, which continued
until the club went ont of existence.
The deceased leaves besides her aged
parents, three brothers, Harry, Paul
| and Townsend, ali Of whom reside in
Memphis, Tenn.
Funeral services were held az her
late residence Monday afternoon. Her
pastor, the Rev. Vaughan S. Collins,
being prevented from officiating on
account of sickness, the services were
in charge of the Rev. L. H. Haynes,
Rev G. l.. Hardesty and Rev. J. L.
Estlin assisting. The bearers were
seven other class of Sunday
| School scholars: Misses Julia Wei
don, Edna Dick, Katherine Will
son, May York, Fannie Cameron, Ella
Davis, and Carrie Riggs. Interment
was made at Glenwood Cemetery and
a large number of relatives and friends
followed thecortege to its last resting
! place.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21

~ Vh HtOuuoy LfNuiuks
Three separate caucuses were held
on Monday evening and there was In
tense interest on the part of all the
politicians of the State The twenty
one Addicks men assembled in caucus
in the hall of the House of Representa-
tives. They nominated John Edward
Addicks for United States Senator
for both the long and the short terms.
The twenty-one Democrats finished
their caucus in twenty minutes. nOmi-
mating State Chairman Willard Sauls-
bury for the short term and former
Senator Richard Il. Kenney for the
long term. The Democrats. having
heard that the Regular Republicans
proposed to do nothing with their pro-
positions for a divisi on of the Senator
ship that had been directed to the peo-
pie of Delaware, they hurriedly pre-
pared minute. After despatching
special committee, headed by Senator
Francis J. McNulty, with a manifesto
bAA0e VI AOu5 1t bAAC o4ludAlOu ClGdI uD TO
the regulars, they adjourned.
When the committee of Democrats
arrived at the Hotel Richardson, State
Chairman Henry P. Thompson had
already been admitted in the regular
Republican caucus, and he not only
presented the original Democratic pro-
position but strongly advocated it.
Later Senator McNulty was admitted
with the more direct offer from the
Democrats.
Fist Showing Of Hands on Proposition.
The regulars nominate Col. Henry A
Dupont for the long term and former
Senator Anthony Higgins for the short
term. The Higgins men were thus
held in line against Addicks. The
first showing of hands on the Dem
ocratic proposition fer a deal came up
in a vote to appoint conference com.
mittee. The vote showed eight to two
for conference committee. This was
the first indication of any willingness
on the part of the regulars to deal. At
this juncture the Addicks committee
arrived, inviting all the Republicans
to unite with them in a joint caucus.
The Union Republican endeavored to
make every fair and reasonable pro-
position in their power. They even
offered the Regulars the long term
senatorshlp if they (the Regulars)
would let them have the short term.
This offer was refused.
The Democratic caucus was not
unanimous the first ballot. For the
short term, Mr.. Salisbury received
16 votes and former State Chairman
John Biggs, who was placed in nom
ination by Representative Edward
Hart, received votes. For the long
term, Mr.. Kenny received 18 votes and
former Secretary of State James H.
Hughes, received 3.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
Preparing For the Presbyterian Supper.

Don't forget the supper to he given
at the Opera Honse on Thursday
evening the Goth inst, by the ladies Of
the Presbyterian Church. 1t promises
to be an enjoyable affair.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
DEATH OF A FORMER SMYRNIAN.
". Il. Reed OiNear POrters Station, Died From
Consumption After Lingering Illness.

W. II. Reed, aged 49 years, died at
his late residence near Porter's Station
Thursday, after a lingering illness
from consumption. The deceased liv-
ed IN and near Smyrna until two years
ago. He leaves a wife and three child
ren. Interment was made Monday in
Glenwood Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
ST. PETERS SUCCESSFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY
Held at the Residence of Mrs. W. E. Waters
on Thursday Evening and $4,000 Cleared.

Helu al tue Residence OF Mrs. W. +. Waters
on Thursday Evening and $4,000 Cleared.
The Birthday Party" given at the
residence of Mrs. w. E. Waters Thurs
day evening under the auspices of the
Church Aid and Rectory Society was a
delightful success and has swelled the
Golfers of that society fifty dollars to
the good The guests were informally
received by the officers after which a
musicale was given. The program in
cluded tenor solo by Mr.. L. NJ.
Price, tenor solo by Mr.. J. E. HOf-
fecker, an instrumental duet by Miss
Helen Waters aud Miss Phida Janney,
an instrumental selection by Miss Eba
Wilds, and some readings by Miss
Emily Spruance and Miss Irma Lewis
Following the program Miss Emily
Spruance read quotations concerning
every month in the year and as each
month was called the guests, who's e
birthday fell i'll that particular month,
advanced and dropped their gift bags
into the basket. The bags were sup
posed to contain as many pennies as
the number of years the holder of them
had lived. A number of fancy articles
were sold and many took chances on
''the pie" Later in the evening re-
freshments were served. The enter
tainment netted the society $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1903-01-21
MOONLIGHT SKATERS MEET
WITH A HORRIBLE DEATH
BURTON RANSOM DROWNED IN LAKE COMO
ON LAST WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Short of Philadelphia
Formerly OF Smyrna, Meet With a Tragic
End on League Island Park Lake.

Formerly of Smyrna, Meet With Tragic
End on League Island Park Lake.
While skaters were making merry
the while on Lake Como last Wednes-
day evening in the beautiful sheen of
moonlight, drowning accident occur
red near Peterson's Cove that threw
a damper on not only the crowd of
skaters, but the whole town and
community. The ice was in fine con-
ditiOn and outside of where the ice
men were cutting, the pond was en-
tlrely frozen over with the exception
of small place at the projection near
Peterson's Cove.
Burton Ransom and William Grant
had been skating down near the
crowd when they decided to go up the
pond. They were last seen hand in
hand going off together. They knew
of this place which was not frozen
over and were getting ready to steer
clear of it when they mistook the place
in the dim light and skated over
board. Grant being a swimmer man
aged to get out, but Ransom unable to
save himself cried piteously for help
and went down to an icy grave. The
nearest folks to them at the time were
Miss Elsie Allen of Clayton and Mr..
Clifton Turner of this town, who
heard the splash in the water and the
cries for help. In the shock from the
excitement Miss Allen fell, broke her
nose and Scared her face. William
Grant, cold and shivery from his icy
plunge, skated down the pond spread
ing the awful news of his friend, and
lost no time in getting home.
RansOm's Body Recovered an Hour Later.
The drowning accident happened
about five minutes after nine and it
was an hour or more later before the
body of the unfortunate man was re-
covered. With the use of ice hooks
and boat, which they pulled over
the ice to the place, Burton Lem
berger succeeded in getting Ransom s
remains, which were put in charge of
Undertaken Sherbourne Collins.
Thursday evening Coroner Abbott
held an inquest at Collins undertak
ing establishment with Mr.. A. l.. Hud-
son foreman of the jury and Mr..
Charles r. Massey secretary. The
jury rendered verdict of accidental
drowning.
Burton Ransom was the twenty
three old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sumner Ransom of ''Spruance
City," and was one of the best
employees of Bitter Hosiery Factory.
His father being an invalid he was
the support of the family. He is
spoken of as a good steady young man,
and there is deep regret that he shou Id
be taken away from his family when
he was most needed. Funeral SER
vices were held Saturday; interment
at Glenwood Cemetery.