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Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

Caused by hole being stove in her
side the steamer Vigilance, of the Le-
banon Navigation Company plying be-
tween Philadelphia and Lebanon Kent
county, sank off Barker's Landing
Friday. All passengers had ample
time to escape and about 1900 baskets
of fine fruit were saved before the boat
finally went down. She was cut loose
and sent to deep water before sinking
to save her from listing. The Vigil
ance was a substitute boat, taking the
place of the steamer Mary U. Citizens,
which was burned at Lebanon and is
about to be replaced by the company's
new steamer, the John P. Wilson.
The Vigilance will be raised after
divers have temporarily repaired the
hole and she will be towed to a ship
yard for repairs.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

A large number of students will en-
ter Goldey College September.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

The young ladies of Bethel M. E.
Church will hold measuring contest
at the home of Mrs. James Eyer, near
Cheswold, Friday evening, August 26.
Proceeds for the benefit of the new
parsonage. All are invited.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

Crown and bridge work a specially,
DR.. Comegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

E. G. FAIRIES is offering big reduc-
tions in screens, screen doors, fly nets
and lap robes.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

M. E. Smith, the new ieweler, who
succeeded Oscar Fisher, has built up
such large trade in watch and clock
repairing that he has found it neces-
sary to have an assistant and he has
secured the services of Edward Marsh,
of New York City, practical me-
chanic. During the rush the past
week or so Mr.. r. Clarence Jackson,
OF Greensboro, Md, has been helping
him. Smyrna has a splendid me
chsnic in Mr.. Smith and he enjoys the
confidence of large trade. See his
advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
Kent County School Commissioners,

Dover, Del, Aug. IS, 1904.
The regular meeting of the Kent
County School Commissioners will be
held at Dover on Friday, Sept. end.
THOMAS @. ROE, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

Cosgrif & Reynolds have in stock
a supply of superior soft coal for
wheat thrashing.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

If you want the best inks, fluids,
mucilage, paste, go to ]. B. COOper's
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

Next Wednesday will be farmers
day at Woodland Beach. The marsh
road is now in fine condition and a
large crowd is expected.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

The devotional meeting Of the W. G.
T. U. will be held next Monday even
ing at the home of Mrs. George A.
Hall at 7.3O O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

For Clayton and Oxford R. P. o. and
CLAYTON, Del, sos A. NJ, and 8. 20 P. NJ,
Townsend and Centreville r. P. o. and
Clayton and ChestertOwn Il, p. 0. 6.55 AN.
and 3,2O P. NJ.
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
A large number of students will en-
ter Goldey College September.
Crown and bridge work a specially.
DR.. Comegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del.
For SALE-Crimson Glover Seed,
$3.50 per bushel. Joseph E. Holland,
Milford, Del.
E. G. FAIRIES is offering big reduc-
tions in screens, screen doors, fly nets
and lap robes.
Cosgriff & Reynolds have in stock
a supply of superior soft coal for
wheat thrashing.
If you want the best inks, fluids.
mucilage, paste, go to J. B. COOper's
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Vanilla, Peach and Chocolate Cream,
Frozen Custard, Orange Ice and
Crystal Flake, at Stevenson's, Main St.
The devotional meeting Of the W. G.
T. U. will be held next Monday even
ing at the home of Mrs. George A.
Hall at 73O o'clock.
Next Wednesday will be farmers
day at Woodland Beach. The marsh
road is now in fine condition and a
large crowd is expected.
Mrs. Benjamin Turner, wife of chi g
of Police Turner of Smyrna, was bitten
on the forefnger Monday night, sup
posed by kissing bug" Her arm
was badly swollen but at this writing
she is much improved.
The young ladies of Bethel M. E
Church will hold measuring contest
at the home of Mrs. James Eyer, near
Cheswold, Friday evening, August 26
Proceeds for the benefit of the new
parsonage. All are invited.
Communications sent to the TIME
office for publication must be accom-
panied by the full name of the writer
We will honor no articles unless W,
know their authority.
Some are of the impression that W,
have sold out of the semi-centennia
issue of The SMYRNA TIMES. This is
mistake. We have yet lot on han
which we are disposlng of at 10 cent
per copy. Get them while they last
They are we'll worth preserving AM
no Smyrnian or former SMYRNA
should be without one.
An all day Farmers Picnic will b
given at Silver Lake Park, Dover FIR
day, September 2, 1904, under the at
spices of the Pomona Grange OF Ker
county. A fine program has been al
ranged including an address by th
Hon. n. J. Bachelor, governor
New Hampshire.
Did you get copy of the semi-ceI
tennial of THE SMYRNA TIMES ? II nC
get one for yourself or send one ava
to some one who will be interested
Smyrna and its history. You can g.
them for 10 cents copy by applylr
at the TIMES office or John E. Phi
lips newspaper stand.
MI. Coulbourn 34s N. Front sire
Phils. is handling lots of fruit fro
this vicinity and is giving satisfactiC
with his prompt cash returns. M
Coulbourn pays the highest cash pri
and makes daily returns of all shi
ments received. The house is not'
for it reliability aud prompt busine
methods and our growers will ma
no mistake in shipping to him.
M. E. Smith, the new ieweler, vi
succeeded Oscar Fisher, has built
such large trade in watch and clio
repairing that he has found it nec'
sary to have an assistant and he b
secured the services of Edward Mars
of New York City, q practical n
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24

Vanilla, Peach and Chocolate Cream,
Frozen Custard, Orange Ice and
Crystal Flake, at Stevenson's, Main St.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-24
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
SmVrn0, DeI.,

Wednesday Afternoon, Aug. "a. 1904.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
THREE HUNDRED MILE RACE.
Terrific Speed of Automobiles Causes
Fatal Accident.

New York. Oct. 9-Four- wheeled
vehicles of all sorts of inconGruous
shapes, rushing along the road at u
speed Of rom sixty to ninety miles an
hour, the air resounding with the
''honk. honk" of horns. the changing Of
Dells and the shouts of guards; signal
aaEs waving and tluttering, and an
occasional cheer from thousands OF
throats, stirred the atmosphere in
Mineola, Hampstead. Garden City and
other Long Island suburbs of Greater
New York yesterday. during the 300
mile automobile race for the w. *.
Vanderbilt. Jr., cup.
One man was killed one man is in
the hospital dangerously injured, many
lives were placed in jeopardy during
seven or eight hours of the day, and
many thousands OF dollars were ex-
pended.
The man killed was Carl Meusel.
chauffeur, who was driving the car OF
George Arents, Jr.. of New York. The
accident was caused by the tires slip
ping. and 1t occurred about 8 o'clock.
fwo hours after the start Mcusel was
raught beneath the machine. while
ArentZ was thrown to one side. Both
men were taken. to a hospital. where
Meusal died half an hour later.
Last night. Arents, who is a proml-
nent New York millionaire. was re-
ported to be in dying condition.
OF the eighteen starters but eight re-
NAMED in the fifth race OF the triangle
or when the race was half over.
Heath's average speed in the hrst
half was sixty-three miles an hour,
The official time. for the 800 miles
was given out as follows:
Elapsed time. Heath, f:5G: 10;
Clement. 6:5S:l3. Corrected time,
Heath, 5:2G: AZ; Clement. 3:2S:l3.
No time was taken for the other con-
testantS.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
WALKER KILLED
TRAGEDY IN eunNlson COUNTY
Postmaster at crookter Shot BY
George Neal-Murder the Result
Of an Old Quarrel.

Denver. Oct. IA Gunnison spe-
cial to the Republican last night aays:
The remains of G. w. Walker, post.
master at Crookton, who was shot and
killed at his ranch. east Of here, last
evening by George Neal. were brought
to Gunnison tonight. Neal ID still 1t
large and the officers of Saguache
county. in which the shooting oc-
CURED. are after him. The bullet en-.
tered Walkers head beneath the left
eye and caused instant death. The
nature of the trouble between the two
men has not been learned. The dead
man was member of the Red Mems
lodge at this place. 1t Is thought Neal
will go to Saguache and give himself
up to the sheriff. -.
Neal called at the Walker ranch
about Z O'Clock last night and invited
Walker to come out. Walker did -
and Neal renewed the old quarrel.
After quarreling for a few minutes
Walker. it is alleged, raised his list
as if to strike Neal when the latter
suddenly drew revolver and fired
point blank at his head. Neal did not
stop to see the result of his shot, but
turned and ran toward the foothills
and escaped.
Mrs. Walker, wife of the dead man,
was at Crookton attending postoffice
duties at the time her husband was
shot. The postoff1ce is located about
quarter OF a mile from the Walker
ranch
Walker formerly lived in Gunnison,
where Re conducted meat market
The body will be brought to Gunnison
for interment. He leaves a widow.
Neal has been working on ranches
around Crookton and Doyle for the
past four years. He Is single man.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
Marshal Shoots Supposed Burglar.

Denver. Oct. IA Glenwood
Springs dispatch last night says:
About l O'Clock this morning, when
Marshal Malaby entered his house on
Pitkin avenue, he met his daughter.
who said she thought somebody was
in the house. Malaby began a search
at once and found a man. later idcnti-
fled as Fred Burns, under the bed Of
his daughter Kitty. When ordered to
come out from under the bed Burns
obeyed but ran behind a door. The
officer ordered him out again, but he
refused to stir and the marshal
stepped forward to take him by force.
Then Burns made dash for liberty
and paid no attention to a command
10 stop.
Ma!aby then shot him in the back
with a soft nose .32 bullet. The bul.
let entered the spines paralyzins the
entire body below the point of en-
trance. Burns has been unconscious
and under cpiates most of the time
since being shot. He was taken to the
Red Cross hospital where, during a m.
cid moment, he gave the name of Fred
Burns and said he came here from
Martinsville. Indiana. He was formerly
employed on the Devereaux ranch.
about three miles west of Glenwooi
and only recently quit work there. He
had considerable money in his pocket
when searched.
His motive in being in the honse IS
supposed to be robbery. as Floyd Nal
ably. who is employed at the power
house. was paid of yesterday. Burns
was seen about the streets not more
than thirty minutes before he was
found in the house and 1t is thought
that he followed young Malaby to his
home. Burns is twenty-three years OF
age. He is in critical condition and
little hope being entertained of his re.
cOvery.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
SHOOTING NEAR RiDGWAY.
Herman CLANCY Killed in Fight With
His Eather.in.LaW.

Denver, Oct. PA dispatch from
Ouray last night says: S. c. Wilson.
fifty-six years of age, shot and killed
his son-in-law. Herman Chaney, aged
forty, at the latter's ranch on Alkali
creek, about six miles east OF Ridg.
way. at 6:l5 last night. They had
lived on adjoining ranches for a long
time and Quarreled often, first over
Chaney's wife, who was divorced from
him and who Is In the East at this
time. Lately their quarrels were over
water and irrigating bitches, but the
immediate cause Of the killing was a
quarrel over Wilson's cattle breaking
into Chaney's field
There were three witnesses to the
shooting. Wilson's hired man, the lat
ter's wife and their twelve-year-old
daughter. Wilson's wife Is dead and
the hired man and his wife were look.
ing after the house. 1t was dusk when
the killing occurred and the partici-
pants were some distance from the
witnesses. The men fought duel and
it seems that Wilson shot first at a
distance of twcnty-eight yards. Both
men shot twice. Wilson used a rife
and CLANCY a revolver which was al
half cock when picked up by the OH
GERS.
Only one shot took effect out of the
four fired. It struck CLANCY above the
heart and death was almost instanta.
neous. After the killing Wilson went
to his house and a neighbor, G. r,
Couchman, went to Ridgway in re-
sponse to his demand. Deputy Sheriff.
Frank Bugby. accompanied by Coroner
kincaid drove to the scene Of the kill
ing. where they found Chaney's body
lying on the ground Couchman' $
place is within three-quarters of mile
Of Wilson's ranch.
The inquest will be held at the court
house at 10 a. m. tomorrow The
corpse and Wilson were brought to
this city at noon to-day.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
Massachusetts, Nominations

Boston. Oct. S.--The Republican
state convention yesterday nominated
a state ticket headed by Governor John
l. Bates for Il third time. and adopted
n platform, the main planks Of which
ndorse Roosevelt's administration and
advocate reciprocity treaties. es-
pecially with Canada. The convention
also assed resolutions paying an elo-
uuent tribute to Senator Hoar.
Massachusetts Democrats in state
convention to-day nominated the entire
state ticket. headed by William l..
Douglas. the we'll known shoe manutac-
turer. by acclamatlon.
The platform indorses the national
candidates and platform. assa!ls the
protective tariff charging that the sys-
tenn Of protection IS responsible for the
prosperity OF trade combines. and de-
clares in favor Of Philippine iIdepend-
ence.
The proceedings closed with tho
adoption OF resolutions in memory OF
Seuator Hoar.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
STATE REALTY ASSOCIATION
Will Continue to Support the Mcct,ro
Lectures on Colorado.

Denver, Oct. 8--The Colorado State
Realty Association has grown into .
practical state chamber of commerce,
whose officers are representative men
of various parts of the state and whose
membership now includes 400 we'll
known business men from all the coul
ties and nearly every town OF Colo
rado.
Tho association last season sup
ported an experimental illustrated lec-
tllpe tour by Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Nc
Clurg. the we'll known writer's and lee
turers of Colorado Springs. Mr.. and
Mrs. McClurg made a brilliant tonr
from Chicago to Boston, lecturing
sixty times in thirty-fve large cities OF
the East and securing Colorado write
ups in many prominent daily journals.
This work was endorsed very gensr-
ally by the state press and business
mems associations.
These lectures, the members Of tho
association are assured. have produced
tangible results in attracting actual
settlers. farmers. investors and home
makers, as well as tourists, to the
state.
Various boards Of county commits
s;oners and town councils in Colorado
have made and are making appropria-
lions in order that their various local
tiles may be advertised in the Middle
West and in the East by this method
during the coming winter and spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. McClurg have been re-
engaged by the State Realty Associa-
ton to continue their lectures before
agricultural institutes and colleges.
chambers Of commerce. medical soci-
eties. passenger associations. schools
and universities, churches. Y. NJ. c. AS
social clubs. mechanics Institutes.
chautauquas, etc.
They will continue the work, also. Of
securing the publication Of write-ups in
prominent eastern daily and weekly
papcrs.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
RUSSIANS MOVE
FuRoPATkIN ON THE OFFENSIVE
Armies Threaten Each Others
Lines Of Communications.


q st. Petersburg. Oct. 10. 2:55 a. NJ
GENERAL kuropatkin's order of the day
announcing his determination to take
Pc offensive is supplemented tonight
p the news that an offensive move
pent has already been begun and
nat the Japanese line has been bro
Zen at Bentsiaputze
The Japanese occupied a front OF
4bout tifty-two miles, stretching from
entsiaputze on the east through Yen
and across the railroad to the
anks of the Hun river on the west.
Ehe Russian forces had been moving
Youth in close touch with the Japan
ke 'dvance since October 4.
W ne Japanese OutpOsts were driven
PACK in series of skirmishes and on
2ctober 9th the Russians reoccupied
PC station of Shakhe. fifteen miles
youth of Mukden, the railway battalion
kestoring the bridge across the Shakhe
fiver the next day in order to facili-
ltAte the advance.
III Meanwhile General Mistchenko's
Gossacks pushed southwark as far as
~ 'Iilal htltdllHS lht ia pan
eee in a series OF warm skirmishes.
(. The most important action. however.
occurred on the Japanese right at Bent
!haputze. Here the Japanese held a
strong and important position. but 1t
,feems they made the inexplicable
omission Of failing to fortify com
nanding hill which was the key to the
whole situation.
sa A portion of General Kuropatkin's s
force made strong attack on Bentsi-
Aputze and. taking a leaf from the jap
ahese book. occupied the hill on the
.sast and flanked the Japanese out OF
ne town. causing serious loss in a
,rear guard fight. The Russian casual
tiles are reported to have been consid-
cradle.
i While these operations are progress
ing south Of Mukden 1t is reported that
two Japanese divisions under General
tf1Ishima are marching west up the
Iiao river and are now twenty miles
,4outh of Sinmintin. General Kurcki is
Expected to make a similar move east
Ward.
This statement, II accurate. leaves
the two armies in the anomalous posi-
fion of threatening each others line Of
Communication, the Japanese by q
ride turning movement. while the Rus.
ensaa, ,pushinS~ south. -hhso alre.d,, an
flicted a blow on the Japanese right
and are crowding back their centar
along the railway.
While it is understood that Mukden
is not heavily fortified. General Kuro-
patkin has a powerful force behind him
strongly posted at Tie Pass. and II. as
he asserts. the Russians are now
powerful enough to assume the offens-
I've, it is possible his advance move
ment will force the Japanese fiankins
column to withdrew In order to pro
tect their own base.
On the other hand there seems to be
possibility OF one Or both the Japan
ese columns threatening the railway
behind the Russians and forcing sus-
pension Of their aggressive movement.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
HELEN N. GOULD
GUEST or Y. NJ. c. A. IN DENVER
Comes West to inspect Railroad
Branch Y. N. c. A.-Gven N
Enthusiastic Reception.

Denver. Oct. S.-Miss Helen Miller
Gould is in Denver as the guest Of k6e
local Y. NJ. G. A. an institution Of
which she has long been bsnefactJeAe
throughout the country
NiSS Gould's stay in Denver dEtn1
from Friday noon to Sunday evening"
Members OF Miss Goulds party axs:
Misc Anna Palen. cousin who reatdes
In New York; Miss Ida J. Cools. priykts
secretary; Mary n. Clark. maid; G. ].
ucks. associate secretary internattuAL
committee Y. NJ. C. A.: w. L. LouGhs.
secretary of the International commit
tee 7. N. c. A. Mrs. Lougee aud F. b.
Shipp. railroad secretary OF the inits-
tinnal Y. NJ. C. A. committee.
From Denver Miss Gould will go TO
Colorado Springs, thence back to the
HaIt
Representative Denver citizens. msu
and women. met Miss Gould at Union
depot.
One of the results of Miss Gouds
VISIT will probably be a renewal of si-
ergy toward the contamination Of a
long-cherished plan for a new Y. NJ. G.
A. building in Denver.
Helen Miller Gould has most a.
tractive personality. She is in her thl5
ty-stxth year, but looks younger Hp
has a beautiful complexion. Hsr Mp
are cherry red. Her eyes seem M
speak volumes. Her voice IL soh and
gentle. She is the daughter Of tho lAfr
Jay Gould. In her own name BaS y
one OF the richest women IN Apefidt.
She has consecrated her life to philan-
thropac and religious work.
The primary purpose Of Miss douldS
western trip is an inspection Of the
railway branch OF the Y. M. C. A.
Tho reception given for Mias Gould
and her party at the home of Mrs. WA-
liam G. Fisher of 1000 Logan ayenue
last evening from 8 until 10. vas OF
much significance to the Young Msrs
Christian Association of DenTer.
After the guests had been presented
to Miss Could they assembled IN the
big music room OF the Fisher home.
where several impromptu talks were
made.
The trend Of these addresses wse the
splendid work that the Young Mons
Christian Association Us cQmplbhtoS
in this and other nations. This lsd uV
to the need OF a strong Christian o.
Eanixation OF men in Denver. and then
to the need OF a new Y. M. c. A. 6uitd-
ing In this city. Two hundred faprs-
tentative citizens OF Dsnve, veeo pres
snt. representing the best of society.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-10-14
c. & s. to Use Electricity.

Denver, Oct. 1.-THE Republican
says: The Colorado & Southern will
begin this week ballasting with Stag
its track between Denver and Boulder
This is work preparatory to adding
electricity to the road.
The work that the Colorado &
Southern will do between Denver and
Boulder will be more extensive than
any that it has done on any part or
the system for years. The line was
one of the first built of the system and
it has followed winding creeks, as was
the custom in early railroad construc'
ton. Many of these big curves are to
be removed by building cut-offs, grades
are to be reduced in many places and
when finished the Denver-Boulder line
will be one of the best in Colorado.
There is enormous traffic between the
towns. both in passenger and freight
as all the Boulder mines ship to Den
yer.
AS soon as the improvements in the
road are completed it will be trans
formed into an electric line. This VIII
he for passenger service mostly, but II
is possible that freight trains will also
be operated by electricity.
1t is the intention of the Colorado &
Southern to straighten out curves and
reduce grades on all of its northern
Colorado lines and as much as posi-
Bile on the road between Denver and
Golden and Idaho Springs. These are
the lines that will be made electric un-
der the name OF the Denver L. Inter
urban Railway Company. The com
pany is owned by the Colorado q
Southern.