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Smyrna times., 1904-12-28

and also all the estate, right, title and
interest, property, in possession, or
claimed and claim and demand whatso-
ever as well as in law as in equity of the
said party of the first part of, in and to
the same, and any and every part
thereof. and all its income. earnings.
rents, revenues and profits, now owned or
that may be hereafter owned and acquiT-
ed by the party of the first part, or to
which it Is or may become in any way
entitled, and also all credits, accounts.
bills receivable. and other Indebtedness
due or TO become due to said party of the
first part from any persons whatsoever"
TERMS OF SALE.-It is provided by
the decree hereinbefOre referred to that
no bid for a sum less than Three Hun
dred Thousand Dollars (S3OOOOOl may be
accepted by the Trustee; nor may any
bid be received from any bidder who
shall not deposit with the Trustee at the
time OF making the bid as a pledge that
such bidder will make good his bid if ac-
cepted by the Court. the sum OF Thirty
Thousand Dollars S30.UyJl in money or
certified check;
For further particulars as to payment
Of balance OF purchase money, convey
ance of property purchased cts. references
may be mad TO the aforesaid decree filed
in said Court. or a copy Of the same may
be seen on application to the Trustee at
No. 40l y Charles Street. Baltimore. Nd.
THE INTERNATIONAL TRUST CON-
PANY OF MARYLAND.
Trustee
Bond. Robinson & Duffy. Baltimore. Md
4. c. Gray, Wilmington, --el.
Solicitn nrs
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
RIDuELY WILL CASE SETTLED AT DOVER
Only Surviving Daughter Who Was Cut off
Gets $4,000 From Her Fathers Estate.


The notable Ridgely will case was
settled late Friday evening, when Mrs.
Ruthana J. Wilson, the only surviving
child of the late DR.. Henry Ridgely.
who was practically disinherited, ac-
cepted $50, 900 and agreed to drop her
suit contesting the will. Mrs. Henry
Ridgely, her stepmother. who got the
bulk of the estate, turned over to Mrs.
Wilson the Ridgely mansion on State
street and other real estate to the total
value of S21, 800, and agreed 10 pay
her S28, 800 IN cash or securities at the
option of Mrs. Ridgely. According to
an agreement reached some weeks ago
the contest was to be settled before the
account of the executor was passed be-
fore the Register of Wills, but the ac-
count was passed Friday morning, and
it was learned that no settlement had
been reached. This led toa belief that
the suit contesting the will would be
pressed and there we're a number of
lawyers meetings to-day before the
terms of settlement were finally agreed
on.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
Smyrna High School Literary Society.

The Smyrna High School Literary
Society was called to order Thursday
afternoon by the President, Miss Hen
rietta Jones and after the reading of
tbs minutes the following program was
rendered: Defamation, "Hamlet's
Soliloquy," Cairl Price; essay, emit.
Vesuvius, Lillian Ennis; defamation n
Independence Bell, Jemima Shorts;
reading, "The Irish Philosophy,
Harvey Stephenson; defamation,
"The Cockney Abroad" Edna Chase;
essay, Tobacco" John Vaue; read
ing, Consolation Even On a Mix ed
Train, " Derrickson Cummins; reading,
"a Runaway Boy" Marie Bldwell; ;
defamation, Telephone" Helen
Boyer; reading, "Book Canvasser, Z"
Frank Reynolds; defamation, "a
Jump For Life" Horace Spruance;
reading, Calls" Ethel Armstrong
defamation, when Mother Goes
Away" Maize Riley; paper, Jennie
Wheatman; debate, Resolved that all
Sunday Schools should give every
scholar present." Judges, Jemima
Shorts, Ethel Derrickson, Florence
Lurty. Critics remarks by Mr.. Payne.
The debaters were: alternatives, Gus
sic Chandler, Julia HUM, Odis Wal
lace; negatives, DAVIS Bell, Anna Will.
son, Elizabeth Price. The debate was
decided in favor of the negative.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28

The SMYRNA TIMES is published at smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
TKE TINES i- an independent paper devoted to
the welfare Of The town it represents and the
state OF which it is e part. Il also gives the
tens of importance Of the Eastern shore Of
MARYLAND.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Publisher and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.
-sUBscRIPTIoS-sl.50 per snnum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.0O. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except At the option nf the publishers.
ADV DVERTISEMESTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business mediCl not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district Of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns Of Clayton
Zenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate Of 50
cents an inch for AFst insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices. 10 cents perl line per issue. A specis
discount on all semi-annlaI and yearly acver
Elements
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
FORMER EDITOR AND POLITICIAN DEAD.
DR.. John S. Prettymsn a Prominent Citizen
of Milford Passes Away 10 His 10Th year.

DR.. John S. Prettyman a Prominent Citizen
of Milford Passes Away 10 His 10Th year.
DR.. John s .Prettyman. Sr., died at
Milford, Sunday morning in the 10Th
year of his age, having been born in
1925. DR.. Prettyman was an active
practitioner, and also took much inter-
est in local politics. In 1864 he was ap-
pointed by President Lincoln to the
Office of consul at Glasgow, Scotland.
President Grant appointed him collec-
tor of internal revenue for the district
of Delaware. In 1871 DR.. Prettyman
purchased "Our Mutual Friend" a
weekly newspaper of Milford and a
year later converted it into the PENN
sular News and Advertiser which b
published in connection with the late
DR.. William G. Davidson and William
P. COrsa until 1880. DIR. Prettyman
leaves seven sons and one daughter.
His estate is reputed to be valuable.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Pro.
truding Piles. Druggists refund money
If Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case,
no matter of how long standing, in 6
to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. # your druggist
hasn't 1t send SOC in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Med
Icine Co st. Louis, No.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28

Martin B. Burris, attorney for the
Executors of the estate of the late
Richard W. Cochran, deceased, on
Thursday afternoon, sold the fine farm
of said deceased, near Odessa, con-
tanning 1856 acres to Mr.. Thomas J.
Craven, of Salem, n. J. the price be-
ing $500 per acre. This also includes
the tract of 35 acres belonging to the
estate of Catherine F. Cochran, de-
ceased, for which Mr.. Burris was trus-
tee. This farm is fine one, nicely
situated, with large brick residence,
with ample outbuildings, and with a
small outlay for repairs, will make a
most beautiful and desirable country
residence.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
Public Sales,

Thursday, January 19:-Stock and
Farming implements of Cornelius
Bowles on the Gootee Farm I mile
from Clayton at 10 O'Clock a. In.
B. Weldon, auc.
Wednesday, January 2j:-Stock and
Farming implements of I. Purnell
Lewis on the Mitchell Farm 81
miles from Smyrna on the road lead
ing to Flemings Landing at 10
o'clock. b. V. Weldon, auc.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
GHERIEF,s SALE

SHERIFFS SALE.
- by virtue Ot a writ Of Ievari Facias TO me
directed vii! be exposed 70 sale bv way Of Dubic
yeudue. at the fr Mt door of the SMYRNA House,
in the town of smyrna, Duck Creek Hundred,
Kent County and state Of Delaware,
on TUESDAY,
JANUARY 18th, \. D. 1905,
at o'clock p. ~. the foil owing described real
e>tat-. u wit All that certain lot piece or pa
rel OF land situated in SprHance Cry Duck Creek
Hundred, Kent CIuuty and stale OF Delaware
and marked On L = plot OF said Spru6ure tiLY
No. "a and bounded a. follows viz beginning
at a southeast corner for Howard and Cummius
streets in said ~pruance CITY aud running inence
with aid Howard street forty ieet u corner for
lot No. - the ice with laid line Of said Ot Nc.
2j, one hundred aud twenty feet to n 200.
alley, and corner for said lot No. z9i thence
nth the east side OF said alley, forty feet 10 the
20 ltheast side Of said Cummins street; thence
with taid Cummins street one hundred and
twenty feet 10 the place Of beginning and con-
tanning Four lhou>and and Eight HUNDRED
-quare Feet o. Land more or less. The improve
ments upon which are a frame dwelling house
and Other 0utbui dingS being the same lot piece
or parcel Of LAND which was conveyed to the
aid Augustus Willy by Addie Neasey and her
husband George Neasey, by their indeLture Of
bargain and sale dated the ninth day Of March
~ 3 and iutende to he recorded. together with
all and singular the buildings fixtures woods
waters water cOurseS easements. improvements
privileges and appurtenauces - the said lands
and premises. and 10 every o. them belonging or
la anyw,se apLeTtainlug. and the rever>iOn and
revCrsions, remainder and ~remaindcrS. rents
issues. a1d IrOdts thereof. etc, and every parj
and parcel thereof
seized d taken in exet utiOn as the prov erty
OF Augustus Wiley. and will be sold by
RILEY MELVIN Sheriff
Sherid's Office, Dover, Del, Dec. y, 1904.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-28
NOTICE.
Smyrna Library Association,

Smyrna Library Association,
annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Smyrna Library Association for the
election Of Officers for the ensuing wear
will be held in the Library Room in Smyrna
on MONDAY, January 2nd, 1905, at 3
o'clock p. NJ.
l2l42 G. B. RAYMOND. Secretary.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
TO PAY 90 PER CENT.

Danville, Jan. 6. Chancellor Wallace is holding court in Dan vile this week. The matter of the Danville bank failure has been before the court, but no ac- tion taken. The case has been continued until January 26, when it is thought a final settlement will be made.
 The attorneys representing the depositors agree to accept 90 per cent of the amount of their claims as a full settlement, and the at torneys representing the stock holders think the matter can be arranged for a final settlement by the date above named.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
ENTERTAINED WITH
 SIX O'CLOCK DINNER,

s. R. Phillips entertained the senior members of the local bar at his home on Walnut street Wednesday with a six o'clock dinner. An elaborate menu of tomato consomme, turkey with chestnut dressing, peas, pota- toes, chicken salad, cake, sultana roll, cheese straws and coffee were nicely served by the hos tess, assisted by Misses Hilda Bailey and Irma Hooker.
 Those present were: J. w. Phillips, o. w. Scarborough, J. M. Stayton, Gustave Jones and M. M. Stuckey.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
PINE BLUFF WILL
 MAKE INVESTIGATION
Theatre Fires Now Have Terrors for All the Small Towns
 in Country.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Jan. 6. At a meeting of the city council held Monday night measures were taken to investigate the condition of several public build ings in the city, notably the new Elks' theatre, the Merrill Insti- tute and the two leading hotels of the city.
 Fire Chief Francis in his an- nual report recommended this action and suggested that suit able ordinances be passed. The council, with the Chicago horror in their minds, concurred with him, and it was moved that the city attorney be authorized to draft such ordinances as would cover the matter. At the next meeting of the council the ordi- nance will be introduced and doubtless adopted.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
SECRETARY OF WAR
 TAKES AN APPEAL
Judge Trieber's Decision Re straining Appointees From Acting in Drummer Cases
 Not Satisfactory.

Hot Springs, Jan. 6. Superin- tendent Eisele has received tel egram from the interior depart ment at Washington advising him that the department through and upon the advice of Attorney General Knox has appealed from Judge Trieber's decision to the supreme court of the United States, on the question of au- thority of the government under existing statutes to enforce the rules recently promulgated here.
 These rules denied the use of the hot waters to patients of the non-graduate physicians and tc physicians known to be engaged in the pernicious drumming prac- tice.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
DATE FOR PRIMARIES.

Paris, Jan. 6. The Logan county central committee met yesterday and named March 26 as the day for the primaries. Many county and local candi- dates were in attendance.
 Circuit court for the northern district of Logan county con- vened yesterday, with Judge J. H. Evans on the bench and Rob- ert L. Rogers at his post of duty as prosecuting attorney. After instructing the juries and dis posing of a few minor cases the court took a recess to hear the candidates for attorney general. The following visiting attorneys are here: Judges Bourland anc Barham and Hon. w. l.. Cottor of Ozark, H. T. Hampton and A. T. Barlow of Boonville.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
LAST SESSION HELD.

The last session of the Arkan- sas worlds fair board in Little Rock was held in the senate chamber. The next meeting will be held in the Arkansas building at the exposition in St. Louis, as the headquarters will be moved there in the meantime. Manager Milan and Secretary Watkins will be permanently located in the building until after the con- clusion of the exposition and the arrangements for the removal of their office will be made at this session of the board. Commis- sioner George R. Bedding, presi- dent, of Hot Springs, and J. c. Rembert of Helena are present, Geo. T. Lake of Fayetteville be- ing detained by other business.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
THE WEATHER CALENDAR.

The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,,
 the manufacturers of Wine of Cardui and Thedford's Black Draught, have just issued the 1904 edition of their Cardui weather chart and calendar.
 This calendar with it's 13 sheets Is x 20 inches in size makes a bright ornament for the wall and is a useful acquisition in any home or office on account of its displayed weather predictions.
 The prominent numbers can be read across a large room, as can the colored signal flags showing the weather conditions for each day. These weather signals H. lustrate the forecasts of Prof. Andrew J. DeVoe, who achieved great prominence by his accurate predictions of the great Calves ton, St. Louis and Minnesota storms and cyclones. So great is the popularity of these predic- tions that they are printed in F. 500, GOO of these calendars and ir 18,OOO,OOO of the Ladies Birth day Almanacs which are issuec by the Chattanooga Medicine
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
PROFESSOR LITTLE CINCH,

The following dispatch has been received giving information regarding Prof. Walter Brad shaw of Vanndale, Ark:
 Prof. Walter Bradshaw of Vanndale, Ark, who was recent ly given $1O0, GOO by a capitalist that he might devote his entire ttifsg sizs attention to literature and education, is on his holiday vacation in this city. A philan- thropist has asked him to recom- mend a town in Arkansas and he would donate to it a $25, ,000 li- brary internationally. Prof. Bradshaw went on change one morning recently and body of spectators tried to fleece him. He cleverly turned the tables on them and cleared $2,50O on the transaction.
 A publishing house has offered him a royalty of $8,000 for a book he is writing. He is the leader of a party of young peo- pie who are preparing to make a 
 trip to Europe on a fine private yacht. He is awaiting the arri- val of his sister and some inti- mate friends from the South, ano then they will start. He is ar ardent admirer and defender o1 the south, especially Arkansas
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
WHIST CLUB ENTER
 TANNED WEDNESDAY

Mrs. R. c. Crow entertained the Whist Club in very pleas ant manner Wednesday after noon at her home on Main street, Mrs. Gus. Martin having made the highest score for the last quarter.
 Miss Annie Martin of Little Rock was the guest of the club. Delicious refreshments of ice cream, fruit and assorted cakes, almonds, coffee and candy were nicely served by the hostess, as sisted by Mrs. s. R. Beattie.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
BARKUS IS STILL WILLING.
Dispatch Says Vandeventer is Willing to Help Fight the
 Party's Battles.

Morrilton, Jan. 6. Since re- tiring from the race for governor A. F. Vandeventer is receiving a large number of letters regret ting that circumstances led to his withdrawal, but commenting him for the fight he made and the motives that prompted his action.
 MT. Vandeventer will now de- vote his attention to business, but whenever the party needs his services it will not call in vain.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS.

Arch Phillips yesterday bought out E. H. Burr as proprietor of the Crown Hotel, says the Poplar Bluff Citizen. MT. Phillips has installed MT. Ed Gruper, form erly with the Wright as man. ager. MT. Gruper is a pleasant gentleman and a good hotel man, and will have no trouble in keep ing this popular hotel to the. front as one of the best in this part of the state.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07

Company each year. We under stand that a copy of this weather chart and calendar may be se- cured by sending 10c in stamps to the Chattanooga Medicine Company, Chattanooga, Tenn. Any of our readers who have not secured a copy of the Ladies' Birthday Almanac can get one by sending their address to Ladies Birthday Almanac, 7 Chattanoo- go, Tenn, or by calling on their druggist.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
DR. WIGGS DEAD.

Dr. J. J. Wiggs of Russellville died at z a. m. Wednesday at St. Vincent's infrmary. He was well known in Little Rock and other parts of the state. He was 67 years old and was a native o1 Mississippi. He had been i'll since November and his death was not unexpected.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
JUDGE c. D. WOOD
 M SPOKE FIRST.
Hen People Turn Out to Hear Candidates for Governor No Trouble is Re
 ported.

Camden, Jan. 6. -Gov. Jeff FDavis and Judge Carroll D. Wood spoke here this afternoon in the opera house, and, despite the inclement weather, they were greeted by a large audience, in fcludfng many farmers. Each ~>qentleman had strong partisans in the meeting, but everything essed off pleasantly and in tha utmost good humor. Both can didates received hearty ovations as they were introduced by ex- Sheriff Arch Hamilton, who pre- sided over the meeting. a
 The debate was opened by Judge Wood, who spoke for an hour and made a fine impression. Governor Davis spoke for an hour in defense of his record, and was bold and defiant.
 Judge Woods rejoinder of fif- teen minutes was devoted to re- futing some of the governors as- sertions, though no bitter per- sonalities were indulged in by either candidate. The governor did not remain to hear Judge Woods rejoinder.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
MARRIED AT HUFFMAN.

Quitman, Jan. s. A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the residence of the brides mother this morning at 9o'clock.
 Prof. A. L. Teacher of Fort Smith, Ark, and Miss Leamy Tq&gue of this place were the contracting parties. Rev. ". U. Witt, pastor of the Methodist church, performed the ceremony.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
$500 FIRE AT WARREN.

Warren, Jan. 6. At an early hour this morning the livery stable of s. L. Howard & Co. and blacksmith shop which ad- joined the stable were destroyed by fire. The fire was started from defective fiue in the office of the stable.
 All of the horses and vehicles in the stable at the time of the fire were saved. The loss is about $500. No insurance.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07

her new lease on life. Those who meet this change in i'll health sell dom live ten years afterward, while woman who lays aside the active duties of womanhood in health sell dom fails to live on in happiness. years after she has passed SO. This is truly critical time.
 Mrs. Laura s. Webb, of Toledo, Ohio, recognizes the change of life as dangerous period and she also has faith in Wine of Cardui. She writes:
 "As had always been troubled more or less at the menstrual period, dreaded
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07

Mark Smith, an old ex-Con- federate soldier, died at his home north of the Iron Mountain track Wednesday night, after long illness. The remains were laid t0 rest Thursday afternoon in the Confederate iot in Walnut Grove cemetery.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
NEW EMBROIDERIES NEW

First of the season. All the new designs for spring 1904. At Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. l6btf
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07

Did you know that you could buy indemnity against burglary just as you can against fire? We will sell you a policy in one of the best companies in the world very cheap. Call or phone Phillips & Ferguson Agency. l76
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
TWO DEATHS WEDNESDAY.

The wife of Sam Wilkins, who lived in the bottoms across the Cache river, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday afternoon.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07

until have passed the climax. do not dread it now, as l am sure that your Wine of Cardui will De of great benefit at this time"
 Wine of Cardui is the remedy to reinforce woman against the shock that comes with the change of life. It re-establishes healthy functions after years of suffering. In doing this it has saved thousands of suf- ferers just in time. Do not wait until suffering is upon you. Thor ough preparations should be made in advance. Begin the Wine of Cardui treatment today.
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
Mrs. Laura s. Webb, vesPredsnt of womsn's Democratic Clubs of Northern Ohio

the change of life which was fast approaching. While vis- ting with a friend l noticed that she was taking your Wine of Cardui, and she was so enthusiastic about it that l decided to try a bottle. l ex- perienced some relief the first month, so l kept on taking it for three months and now ! menstruate with no pain and | shaIl take it off and on now
Newport daily independent., 1904-01-07
HERE ARE MANY
 | sickly women be- l tween the ages of

45 and 55, but there are very few invalids over 55
 and 60 years of age. The change of life coming to a woman near her forty fourth year, either makes her an invalid or gives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-07

force the issue. The sending Of a Japan
Csc squadron to seize the port of Masam-
pho In Korea would ordinarily cause n
protest to be made by the government at
st. Petersburg, but it is possible that
Russia has figured on allowing Japan to
strengthen her foothold in that direction.
having simply 'manoeuvtcd to cause Japan
TO he satisfied with this partial offset to
Russin's absolute control of Manchuria.
In any event the prompt despatch of
this squadron on the receipt of the Rus
sian answer declining to accept Japan $
terms but asking for renewed ncgotit-
tons shows that Japan does not propose
to I've caught mapping Under the circum-
stances Japan might naturally suspect
her ancient enemy of scheme to delay
the opening of hostilties until Russian
forces could be strongly posted, not only
in strategic points in Manchuria, but also
in Korea and it is not strange that the
Mikado's government should determine
to take the Russian bear by the cars, as
it worc.
In strengthening her position and in
fuencc in Korea, Japan is simply doing
what she has been insisting was her
right to do all along. in view of Russia 8
advance in Manchura. If Russia is suf-
ficicntly determined in her opposition to
this move to lead her to fight, war Al
japan cannot he avoided. If, on the other
hand, Russia does not regard the action
of this japanese squadron as casus
bc!,i Japan will accomplish in part what
She set cut to- gain, ana she will De we'll
repaid for her trouble. 1t is useless Ia
predict regarding the outlook for war.
simply because no one outside of the twl
governments concerned can tell just what
is being done for effect ana what is being
done as a step in the direction of actual
hostilitics.