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Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
PROMINENT ELKTON LAWYER
ACCOSTED BY HIGHWAYMEN
ALBERT CONSTABLE SHOT DOWN BY AN
UNKNOWN ASSAlLANT AND ROBBED.
Deed Was Committed Just Outside of EIktOn
on One OF fayOrite Walks Mr.. COusta-
BILE Had Been Accustomed to Take.

Albert Constable, Sr., of ElktOn,
one of the oldest and most prominent
members of the Cecil bar, was shot
and perhaps fatally wounded by an
unknown assassin on the public road
on the top of Grays Hill. on the out
skirts of Elkton, at O'Clock Thurs
day night. He was held up, robbed
of his watch, afterward shot aud left
for dead by the roadside. The scene
of the shooting is one of the most Sc
cluded spots thereabouts, with woods
on both sides of the road. Mr. Con-
stable was unconscious when found
by John Holland, colOred, who has
tened to Elkton and spread the re-
port. Upon the arrival of Drs. John
H. lamar and H. A. Mitchell Mr..
Constable regained consciousness and
told of the shooting. The assassin
fired three shots, two of which took
effect, one over the right eye and the
other penetrating his back between
the shoulders which produced paraly-
sis of the left side. After a hurried
examination by the physicians the
wounded man was removed to his
home on Main street. In his weak
condition, Mr.. Constable was unable
to give an exact description of the
man who did the shooting, but thought
he was of medium height and wore
dark clothing. The assassin had not
been apprehended up to a late hour,
Notwithstanding the authorities are
securing the country and have wired
a description to all nearby towns and
cities.
Mr.. Constable as has been his usual
custom for more than thirty years, left
after dinner that evening for his usual
jaunt with his hunting dogs. He was
walking along leisurely when he was
confronted by man, who demanded
that he throw up his hands aud sur
render his money. Mr.. Constable at
first refused to obey the command,
and the man, with the remark not to
come near, fred. The bullet missed
its mark, and Mr. Constable then tax
ing out his gold watch, threw it to
the man. Instantly a second shot was
fired, the bullet striking Mr.. Consta-
BILE over the right eye, inficting what
appears to be a scalp wound. AS he
was falling a third bullet struck him
in the back between the shoulders.
The news of the probable murder
spread throughout the town and the
utmost excitement preaviled Hol-
land, the colored man who found Mr..
Constable, claims to have been told
by a strange man who passed his
house after the shooting that a sick
man was lying in the road, and the
stranger then disappeared an the
woods. At a late hour that night,
Mr.. Constable's condition was ex-
tremely grave, with little hope of his
recovery. Mr.. Constable is a member
of one of the oldest families III this
State. He is 65 years of age and rec
ognized as one of the most brilliant
lawyers in Maryland. He is connected
with the Archer family of Hartford,
being a nephew of the late Henry Ar
cher of Belair. aud brother-in-law of
the late Ex-Governor James B. Groome
of Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
One good result of such an expert
One Good Result Of Such an Experiment.


One Good Result Of Such an Experiment.
ment-provided he be regarded as su-
perhuous or detrimental to his party's
success--would be that his political
associates would appreciate his alb
sence, at least through one campaign
If the foregoing suggestion is not
feasible, is inexpedient or impractic-
able, then be it ordained that the un-
known underlying the state of my
nativity be left to the explorers of pos
terity. They will be in absolute need
of these necessities in the ultra re-
mote future.
Strangely enough, it seems go ap-
pointed that scientific men will per-
suade into us the belief that the time
is coming when the human race can
no longer exist upon the earth's sur
face. Perpetual winter will reign.
Poor old mother Earth's heart is
growing slowly but surely colder.
Even the sun will cease to be self
luminant body radiating light and
heat.
There grows upon the impatient i'm
aginatiOn a vision of our terrestrial
home snow covered and ice capped,
animals al d plants will die away, and
man will be fleeing from the cold that
is gripping him tighter and tighter.
Sooner or later with his diminishing
power of resistance, must come ex-
tinction. This, in a great measure,
can be arrested; therefore it is further
suggested that there be organized
The Universal Safety and Last Resort
Protection Company. With sufficient
capital there can be sunk great steel
shafts deep into the earth, and herein
can the remaining branches of the tree
of life take refuge.
Need Give Mr.. Morris But Little Concern.
This is wOefully pessimistic view
of the fate awaiting our posterity. 1t
is so remote in the dim and unknown
future that it need give Mr.. Morris
but little concern for he will have long
since solved the greet mystery.
Picture humanity having taken re-
fuge in these galleri es and laboratories
with their chemists extracting nour-
ishment from the ever diminishing
heat and the dead rocks. Yet, those
who profers to know, affirm that this
is the trend of human life. Humanity
in disman retreat What of the lay
mind not sufficiently informed to sue
cessfully controvert it. Nothing but
to retire into the refuge of: 1 don't be-
lieve it.
If the altrulstic principle obtains
with the present generation in Della
ware to the extent that other writer's
will have it extant in other localities
of Greater America, it should be right
ly directed to the betterment of those
who will follow us. Therefore, if Mr..
Morris will stand promoter for the en-
terprise but imperfectly outlined in
the foregoing, my pen and what little
mind may possess is at his command.
FORMER RESIDENT.
Tunis Mills, Aug. 10Th.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
LARGE AUTOMOBILE AT HARRINGTON.
Edward S. Wright AstOnishes Natives With
"Red DevlP' at that Place.

Edward S. Wright of Harrington,
one of the latest and newest Delaware
owners of automobiles, is astonishing
the neighborhood by driving his big
'red devil' from Harrington to Mil
ford, distance of nine miles, and
usually good hours drive behind a
lively road horse, in fifteen minutes.
Mr.. Wright purchased his machine in
Philadelphia and has already estab-
llshed for it a record of 35 miles an
hour. 1t is 16-horse power machine
ana can easily carry five persons.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
STEVENSON FAMILY MAKE GOOD RECORD.
George NJ. StevensOn's Relatives Prominent as
Class Leaders at Dover For Over so Years.
Tunis Mills, Aug. 10Th.

Class Leaders at Dover For Over so Years.
Thorn as J. Stevenson, leader Of the
Sunday morning class in Wesley
Church, Dover and cousin of Geo. M.
Stevenson of this town conducted nov
ell Service at Dover Sunday of last
week when several members of the
class celebrated the fftieth anniver-
sary of their membership in the
church. An old fashioned service
was held and old Methodist revival
hymns were sung. This class las
been under the leadership of mem
bers of the Stevenson family, at inter
walls, since 1920 Geo. Nj. Stevensons s
grandfather, Thomas Stevenson, was
the leader from that date to 1865.
After that his cousin, Edwin M. Ste
venson, assumed the leadership, which
he held until his death, a few years
ago, when the present leader was ap-
pointed. I. J. Stevenson of Dover. is
one of the most prominent Methodists
of the State capital, and has been ac-
lively associated with Wesley Church
for many years. In Smyrna there has
been no one more active in Sunday
School work than George NJ. Steven
son and as Secretary he is doing eff
cient work. The Stevenson family are
surely making good record in the
cause of Methodism.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

The White House cook has a fearful
responsibility; he fattens all the Pres
idents. Grant and Arthur both added
largely to their weight while occu-
pants. Cleveland and Mckinley got
stout under the same roof; and now
Mr.. Roosevelt, in spite of his world
wide strenuousness and dangerous
activity has gained twenty-five pounds
since he was Vice President.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
Nearly FOrfeits His Life.

a runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the,leg of j.
%. Orner, Franklin Grove, Iii. For
Iour years it defied all doctors and all
rem medles. But Bucklin's Arnica Salve
nao no trouble to cure him. Equally
gooa Tor Burns, Bruises, Skin Erup-
S11ns ana Piles. 25c at Benton n.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11

familiar footing and happy In this belief
she rode in the Schonwerth forest day ar
ter day and was merry and bright with
her ladies' and was always In good humor'
At the castle the governess had been
dismissed. There had been a warm dis
cussion between uncle and nephew, In
which loud words OF alteration had been
heard by the servants proceeding from
the sick mans apartments. His stick mao
struck the floor I'm evident angry vehe-
mence, and the young baron had left the
old mans presence with white face ana
flashing eyes: but half an hour after,
Leo's bed was removed TO tiny room py
the side OF Lanes. and from that mo-
ment IL was an understood fact that
henceforth the young mistress would nave
entire charge OF the child's education and
training, and would make his rfghtful po-
sition respected by all In the house.
The servants knew that their old mas
ter, the Hofmarschall, could not endure
the presence OF the new wife. and that
"the young baron had no anecuon Tor
herr" but not one among them would have
dared to gainsay her authority or nave
hesitated TO obey her slightest commands
At first they resented the quiet dignlfed
manner In which 1.-The second Wife" look
ed into ell the domestic arrangements OF
the castle, and personally saw that her
orders were executed; but after awhile
this passive mood wore of. and they be
came reconciled TO and even pleased with
this slngularity, especially as the time
soon arrived when the hitherto domineer-
ing and reserved housekeeper voluntarily
or-Aed her lnen-press and drawers for
the inspection OF the gentle bsit keen
eyed young mistress.
Since the conversation on the morning
following her wedding-day. IAane had not
again sought for a private interview with
her husband and she had also avoided
giving him any opportunity OF accusing
her OF pride She rarely opened her lips
when he was convorsing with the Hof-
marschall at the tea-tabie. and she sat 40
still and seemed 20 intent upon the en-
broidery which seldom left her hands.
that Mainau was convinced she had no
thoughts beyond Ieos lessons and her
housewifely duties.
And now that he had successfully trans
planted the quiet, passive nature" TO the
head OF his establishment where peace
and comfort appeared TO reign under her
rule and made him feel that for the next
six months at least he could be free from
care and anxiety respecting his child's
welfare. he began 10 prepare for his long
talked-of journey 10 Palestine and the
East
CTo he conunusd)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
Will FILL
ANOTHER
PULPIT.

Last evening the congregation Of the
First Presbyterian church held a special
meeting for the purpose Of taking action
on the resignation Of Rev. Thomas A.
Fenton, pastor OF the church. VINO has re-
ceived and accepted call TO the Fourth
Presbyterian church OF Syracuse. n. Y.
Resolutions accepting the resignation
were drawn up and adopted by unani-
nous vote. after which pulpit committee
was elected for the purpose OF looking
mittee consisted Of the following mem
bers: Hugh r. McGregor, John Nesbitt.
William u. Ross. Charles Pike NJ. s.
McGregor. Alexander Gray. James r. Nc
Lean. DR. Alfred PETIT and George +. Glib
son. The first four members of the COM
mittee were chosen from the session. the
next three from the trustees and the last
two from the congregation at large
The following is the text of the reso-
lutions adopted
whereas, The Rev. Thomas Albert
Fenton has been pastor OF the First Pres
byterlan church of Providence, r. l.. for
nearly Ave years. and
whereas. He has rendered his resig-
nation OF said pastorate to take effect on
March 81. 1904. be II therefore -,
Resolved. That our beloved pastor $
natural ability and acquired talents having
opened TO him a larger field We feel with
him that he is justified i'm accepting the
increased responsibilities: therefore
. I'VE accept such resignation reluctant
Iy and together with him. request the
presbytery OF Boston TO sever the pas
torai relations: and be IL further
/. Resolved That n gives us pleasure
10 testify that the FIVE years OF his
pastorate have been the most success
ful IN our history: that our church has
increased I'm membership. and a deeper
and wider interest I'm all departments OF
church work is the result of his ministry
and. further.
I'VE recognize I'm our retiring pastor
an eloquent and able preacher, an ex-
ceptionai organizer and n conseryator of
beauty and dignity IN public worship and
withai a kindly. Christian gentleman. and
we assure him that In entering another
sphere of labor he carries with him our
love. esteem and best wishes and our
earnest prayers that God will abundantly
crown his efforts In this new field 20
which he has been called And he II
further
Resolved. That these resolutions be
engrossed and presented to Mr. Fenton.
In behalf OF the First Presbyterian
church.
wv. u. ROSS,
ALFRED w. PETIT.
JAMES r. MCLEAN.
- Committee"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
DECISION
IN TRADING
STAMP CASE

Judge Brown Of the United states circuit
court has handed down a decision deny
ing the defendants petition for modi-
ication OF decree for a preliminary in
junction IN the case OF the Sperry s.
Hutchinson company against the Me-
chanics Clothing company OF this city.
In his decision Judge Brown says that
the defendants by their wrongful acts
were brought under Injunction and. tnere-
fore. have not the advantages OF a de-
fendant resisting a preliminary injunc-
ton on the ground OF doubt as TO a legal
right. The defendants. in effect, now
ask that this question be decided before
final hearing not TO protect rights which
accrued 10 them before the entry OF the
Injunction. but presumably because. since
the Injunction. they have procured. or
because they propose TO procure trading
stamps other than those impounded I'm
this court.
Judge Brown holds that to grant the
petition OF defendants would involve a
decision on the point reserved and prefers
TO wait for a final hearing
This is the litiagtion growing out. OF
the indiscriminate use OF trading stamps
by the Mechanics Clothing company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
MRS BANIGAN
SUES FOR
/. DIVORCE

Mrs. Mary Catherine Banigan, wife of
John j. Banigan has filed petitlo1 for d.
Force with the clerk OF the appellate di-
yjsion OF the supreme court. Mrs. Bani-
Kan stili insists that her husband is an
nabitual drunkard AMI. s1uandering his
state, riay bring her and their children
10 want
The controversy came primarily before
he Municipal court for the appointment
bf guardian over Mr.. Banigan. who,
through his attorney. John w. Hogan,
fought that such petition be dismissed
|rhis motion was denied and on Jan. "a
little more than six weeks ago-Judge
|spink rendered decision I'm which he
|ound that despite the assertions OF the
|otnsel for the defendant. Mr.. Banisan
|nust be considered n legal resident OF
his city.
on March an appeal was filed from
his decision and the supreme court VAS
sked to decide whether Mr.. Banigan's
residence was In this city or In Westerly.
|-he point was decided, the supreme court
holding with Judge Sphinx that the place
If residence was Providence.
Mr.. Banlgan is one OF the sons and
elrs OF the late Joseph Banlgan. known
| = ''the Rubber King" ON the death Of
|he senior Mr.. Banigan large estate, ag-
regating several millions. was left. The
state included the property which John
Banigan owns at present.
A restraining order was granted pend
az hearing on the petition tomorrow
aorning at 10;30 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
CHAPTER Y

Frau Lohn had a hard time just now.
Her patient was restless and excited. and
required constant and unweary attention.
For years tie vale OF Cashmere and the
Indian House had remained undisturbed
and quiet from all intrusion from the out
side gay world; rarely had strange foot
fall been heard on the pathway, or
noise, resounding I'm the woods, reached
the ear OF the sick inmate OF the retired
dwelling; but lately. every day. and some
times twice I'm the day. troops OF gay cav
alters and laughing ladies rode noisily In
front Of the house. quite unconscious that
the Gathering OF the horses hoofs and the
sound OF their voices caused constant
pain 10 one within, and grave anxiety and
trouble TO the other. The brightest and
merriest OF the party was the duchess
who had lately recovered her spirits In a
manner which had greatly surprised those
who had guessed at her secret affection
for Malnau. From one 10 the other IL had
been whispered that after such mad.
senseless step" he would naturally lose
the royal regard and favor with which he
had 80 lately been distinguished, and the
affection OF the high-born lady would be
changed into bitter enmity; but nothing
OF the kind came 10 pass. Never had the
proud lady so passionately and humbly
loved the man whose bride she had once
promised 10 be. as since the day he had
merciless,v stabbed her. to the heart. and
morally ~ shed her spirit beneath his
will IN the presence OF her whole court at
the Fete OF the Lindens
She suffered terribly for few weeks.
then came the hour when, as she rode
forth I'm the forest. she met her rival on
her wedding-day. as we have seen and
agta haf ant pla NJ N l.
cd figure I'm the carriage, she told herself
she need not feel jealous of the red
headed girl" who had no beauty and no
attraction 10 win and keep the heart of
such fastidious man as Mainau.
II was soon known. too, I'm the court
circle that the marriage was. I'm the full
est sense OF the term. a marriage do con-
venance," and that the old HofmarschaIi
disliked u SO much that he had made
every effort I'm his power 10 prevent III;
nay. more. that he hoped yet to be able
TO dissolve the bond. and separate hts
nephew from the daughter OF the house
OF TrachenberR
Immediately after the marriage. Malnau
resumed his old garcon hahts--occupied
his elegant suite OF apartments in the
town. often for days together not return
ing 10 Schonwerth. or I'm any way inter
esting himself In the welfare Of his young
wife, and began talking again OF his jour
ney 10 the East Besides whereas his first
wife. with her exquisite toilets and grace
ful manner. had always been a welcome
attraction at the court, the second he had
not even presented.
And thus IL was that the duchess had
recovered her spirits. buoylng herself up
with the conviction that In spite Of the
daring and hasty marriage she had moth
ing Co fear. The passionate man had his
revenge. and henceforth would be content
20 let his friendship for her resume Its old
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY.

The advent of new financial institu-
ton Is an evidence OF the development
and progress of Providence In this con-
nection a representative OF The News
called on Mr.. J. w Stone, a stockholder
In the Central Trust company, and from
him learned the following:
The Central Trust company. capnal
stock fully paid, is incorporated under
special act OF legislature. II is en-
powered TO act in any flducary capacity.
and also transacts general banking
business, The company commenced ac-
tive operation on October 1st 1903. and
since that date the volume OF business
received and transacted has not only
beer most satisfactory, but has shown
healthy and consistent growth The
officers and directors are composed en-
tlrely OF well-known local business men.
The business of the company thus far
has tten largely In securing first mort
cages, titles guaranteed, in Rhode ISL
aho property. and the large demand for
such accommodation. with the salts
factory revenue derived therefrom, has
clearly demonstrated the forethought
exercised In the formation OF the com
pany.
In addition to the usual routine trust
business savings department has been
Installed thoroughly equipped with every
modern convenience to encourage and
promote savings. In this department the
home banking system has become quite
feature. The system provides for the
opening OF savings accounts with a
minimum deposit, and the distribution OF
patent home deposit bank. The idea
or these home banks being 10 encourage
home deposits. or In other words the ac-
cumulation OF money usually considered
mot worth while" Experience shows
mat these sman banks are building up
substantial accounts. They induce sys-
tenn In savings. which is essential
Also Banking by Mail" has been In
stalled in connection with the savings de-
partment. This feature has resulted In
securing very desirable class OF ac-
counts from various points and localities
where banking facilities are poor. or
where the local banks do not. or will not
offer proper inducements.
In the management OF the companv
and proper regard for the interest OF de-
positors as we'll as Shareholders is
shown. There are no high salaried Of
flcers. and the expense OF maintenance
Is nominal. Accordingly the highest
current rate OF interest II allowed on do
posits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
NEW JOY LINER.
Steamer State Of Maine Arrives 10 Take
Place Of Burned fremont.

After many rumors and false reports
the old Boston and ST. John steamer state
OF Maine actually arrived in this port
yesterday 70 make her first trip from
this city TO New York for the JOY Steam
ship company. The boat Is 20 replace ths
fremont. which was burned az her dock
IN New York, and win supplant the Sur
prise which has been used temporarily
on the New York run.
In appearance the State OF Maine Is
very much like the Larclunont. although
she r. ten feet shorter on the water line,
but the arrangement of the saloons and
the staterooms Is practically the same.
she was built In Bath. Me. In iSS2 and Is
2u feet long. 81 feet wide and lat feet
IN depth. with gross tonnage OF 400
tons.
Captain olweiler g. in command OF the
State OF Maine and ne has most OF tho
old crew OF the Isarchmont with him.
The craft was tho object OF considerable
curiosity from the people on the water
front Yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-11
REMAINS LAID AT REST.
he 0hsequlss Of Thomas J. O'keefe Were
Largely Attended.

The obseouies OF Thomas j. o'keefe' a
Fel known local merchant. were solem-
zed yesterday. the cortege proceeding
Eom his late residence on Dover street
B the Church OF the Blessed Sacrament
here a solemn high mass Of requiem was
hanted with the pastor. Rev. w. l. Sim
hons as celebrant. Rev. +. j. sullivan
eacon and Rev. ID. r. McGillicuddy OF
Worcester as sub-deacon The widow
htered the church on the arm OF her
Iother. Rev. Eugene r. McGillicuddy.
Worcester The other mourners were
|shered TO seats by Alexander McCaughin.
n James Lynch. DR.. p. J. Keefe and G..
Woodbury. German and DR.. Richard
|oucher. A quartet. composed OF Mrs.
|riffin. contralto: Miss Monahan. soprano;
lr Bergin. tenor. and Mr.. Wheeler. bass.
Esisted in the musical part OF the pro-
lam.
At the conclusion of the mass the
brtege moved to ST. Francis cemetery.
here the body was Inferred. The bear
|s were Dr. Thomas j. Barrett. Dr.
bhn T. McGlllicuddy. DIR. NJ J. o'Mara