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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
HARRY VANDERBILT CAPTURED IN OHIO.
Man Who Obtaine Money From George Cook
Of KentOn Brought Into Court at Dover.

Harvey B. Vandegrift, well-known
for many years at Dover as a Legisla-
tive lobbyist and a detective Of some
prominence, was brought into court
yesterday by Chief of Police George
Black of Wilmington, who had cap
tured him at Cleveland, Ohio, after
long search. Upon petition of Mr..
Adams, which was not opposed by the
Encouragement, the forfeiture Of
Vandegrift's bond was removed and
the bondsmen were released, the
sheriff taking the accused man into his
custody. Vandegrift was arraigned
for obtaining $3.50 from Assemblyman
George Cook of the Kenton district,
by falsely representing to him that
he owned a farm and giving him a
worthless note upon the Fruit Grow
ers National Bank of Smyrna. The
accused man pleaded not guilty and
asked for time and his, liberty long
enough to secure counsel. Vandegrifi
was again arraigned in court this
morning, convicted aud sented tC
six months imprisonment and $780,
fine
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
CITIZENS OFFER PRETTYMAN
INDUCEMENTS TO REMAIN
CITIZENS NEGOTIATE P0R OLD BECKETT
CARRIAGE FACTORY, OFFERS RENT FREE.
Town COuucll May Offer Free Light and Water
and as This VIII Be Acceptable to the
Prettymans, Industry May Start Up.

Through the efforts of Messrs. A. E.
Jardine, Samuel J. Reynolds land
William b. Megear, a self appointed
committee, a movement has been
started on foot to offer some induce
ment to the Smyrna Shirt & Hosiery
Company (Messrs. Clarence and
Charles B. Prettyman proprietors) to
have the industry remain in Smyrna
rather than move TO some other town,
where, it is said, they have had num-
Der of offers. This committee is not
acting under the direction of the
Board of Trade, but are doing it for
the good of the town. Since the
Prettyman factory burned down the
loss has been felt among the merchants
of town, where from 5000 to $500 was
spent every two weeks. At least this
was what the pay roll amounted to,
and it is fair to assume that the money
was spent almost entirely at home.
In order to have this valuable indus
try started up again, the Committee
have negotiated for temporary ar
rangements and have secured the re-
fusal Of the building Of William H. Col
Inns, the liveryman, on south Main
street, formerly the Beckett Carriage
Factory. which they will offer the
Messrs. Prettyman free of rent for
two years. This is said to be agree.
able to the Prettymans, and with this
end in view, a subscription list is be-
ing passed around to raise the neces
sary funds. Along with this, it is un.
derstood that the Town Council will
offer free light and water for the sam,
length of time, not only to the Messrs
Prettyman, but probably to the othe
: Smyrna industries as well.
The Messrs. Prettyman do not fee
. disposed to rebuild at the presen
time, but would rather rent for a yea
or two and get little capital ahead
q Whether they willrebuild on the old sit
: or not has not been decided. VIVA
p they would rather have now is temper
airy location, and the committee of pre-
!. gressive citizens feel they are maxim
: a fair and reasonable offer in the Co
G Inns Building. When the subscriptlo
q is raised which will not exceed 1928 {
q the most, the contributors will met
T. and appoint treasurer who will tax
h charge of the funds and pay each year
!. rent when it falls due, the agreemer
% being that no more than two yea
" rent will be paid by the citizens. I'll
a action of the committee is meetiI
|. with success and the subscription Ii
n is being signed by prominent busine
n firms and citizens. The building CT
IL be secured at once and the plans
a. the Committee can become effective
10 soon as the money is raised. II
Al back stables near Fisher street W
H. not be included in the deal, but W
still be in possession OF William H. O.
Inns. 1t will take but short while
convert the building into a tempo-a
ss factory and it is to be hoped that il
ge little while the industry will start
n afresh and employment given to tho
al thrown out of work.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
NEW CLUBHOUSE FOR CLUB WOMEN
Last Regular Meeting Held Friday Afternoon,
Officers Installed and a Special Meeting
Called to Discuss New Clubhouse.

The Twentieth Century Club held
its last regular meeting for the year
Friday afternoon. The years pro-
gram had been admirably arranged by
the chairman of that committee, Mrs.
s. J. Reynolds. The program for
Friday afternoon was as follows:
Violin solo, "Tannhauser," (Wagner),
Miss Grace Lloyd; Report of Stand
ing Committees-Program, Mrs. S. j.
Reynolds; Education, Mrs. James An
thony; Literature, Miss Anna Hough:
History, Mrs. j. E. Hoffecker; vocal
solo, Miss Solely; Civics aud Home
Science, Mrs. L. NJ. Price, read by
Miss Bertha Smithers; Social, Mrs. j,
A. Hoffecker; Philanthropy, Mrs. W.
W. Tschudy; Music, Miss Agnes Car
row; German song, "Lorelei," Ger
man Glass; Address by President and
distribution of cut flowers, pink and
white carnations, gift from Mrs. Cliff
ton to her executive board and to each
club member; Installation of new
President by Mrs. J. W. Clifton; In
augural address and installation of
other officers by Mrs. H. P. Hall; Re-
Spouse for officers, Miss Anna Hough ;
Response for chairman, Mrs. H. c.
Tschudy.
The last half hour was spent in So
cial pastimes. Delightful refresh
ments were served. There will be O
meeting OF the Club next Friday after
noon, called for the purpose of dis
cussing the ACCESSIBILITY of building {
new clubhouse. All members are re-
quested to be present. Saturday af
, ternoon, May 18th, demonstration
of bread making will be given in thu
= club room at three o'clock. Member
I are invited to bring their friends. SEC
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE " ORKERs ACTIVE
Excellent Meeting Held In Wilmington Mon.
day Addressed by Mrs. Lewis NJ. Price.

day Addressed by Mrs. Lewis NJ. Price.
Temperance workers throughout the
State are becoming more active as
election draws near. At the Y. NJ. @.
A. hall Monday morning a meeting of
the Delaware State Temperance ALI
ance was held. The Rev. Robert
Watt, of Smyrna, presided and Mrs.
Lewis NJ. Price, of Smyrna made an
address that was full of interest and
highly enjoyed. There will be spec
ial mass meeting to urge for sigma
lures for the voters pledge, which will
bein the first Presbyterian Church Will
mington on Tuesday, June Z. At this
meeting addresses will be made by
Mrs. Ellis, of Washington and George
E. Wylie, of Patterson, N. J.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
Funeral Services Friday Afternoon.

The deceased was married to Miss
Louisa Hayes, daughter of Judge
Alexander Hayes of the Court of Ian
caster County, Pa, who died several
years ago. Mr.. Cummins is survived
by one sou, Rev. Alexander G.. Cum
mius, Jr., rector Of large church in
Poughkeepsie, n. Y. Funeral from
st. Peters Church Friday afternoon,
May 18th, at 1.3O o'clock, interment at
st. Peters Cemetery.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
AsBURY EPwORrH LEAGUE ANNIVERSARY
Local Organization VIII Celebrate Its 18th
Anniversary on Sunday Evening.

The fifteenth anniversary of Asbury
Epworth League will be celebrated
next Sunday evening at 7.3O o'clock.
DIR. Robert Watt, d. D., will preach a
sermon to the young people by request,
and special music will be provided.
All members of the League are ear
nestly requested to meet in the lower
room at seven o'clock aud go to the
upper room in body.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-11
DEATH OF ALEXANDER q. cUMMINS
Suffered Another Attack of Paralysis Yester-
day Morning and Died at 43O in the After
nOOn-Sketch of His Interesting Life.

nOOn-Sketch Of His interesting Life.
Alexander G. Cummins, one of Smyr-
mas Oldest and most prominent citi-
zens, passed to his eternal rest about
4.SO O'Clock yesterday afternoon. With
his death another landmark has been
taken away. He was just convalesc-
ing from stroke of paralysis which
he suffered on April 10th last, and was |
giving his relatives and friends hope |
of complete recovery. In fact he was
to have gotten up for the first time |
yesterday and so improved was his
condition that his son, Rev. A. G.
Cummins, Jr., had left his bedside to
answer an important call to Pough-
keepsie. Yesterday morning shortly
before eleven o'clock ne suffered an
other stroke followed in succession by
several attacks which resulted IN his
death. The sad intelligence came as a
shock to his many friends who had
entertained hope of his reco very.
Though he had passed the "three
score year and ten" he was apparently
in good health, full of vigor and en-
ergy for one of his years, and gave
every indication that he would live for
many years to come. The summons
came after long and useful life and
found him ready and prepared to meet
his reward in the great beyond.
Sketch of His Interesting and Useful Life.
Alexander Griswold Cummins was
the youngest son of the late John and
Susan H. (Wilson) Cummins and of a
family of fourteen brothers and sisters
only one survives, Mr. Robert II.
Cummins of meadow Lawn Farm, "
near Clayton. The deceased was born
in Smyrna November 10, 1888. After
obtaining a good preliminary educa-
ton he entered Trinity College at
Hartford, Conn, and graduated with
studied law for three years in the Office
of Henry J. Williams, ESQ.,, leading
3 attorney of the Philadelphia bar, and
Immediately after his admission tc
: practice sailed for Europe and spen
= two years in study aud travel. On his
a return he began the practice of law bu
s gave it up in five years time to fulfil
y the last request of his father that he
}, should study for the ministry. H
S was ordained by Bishop Williams, o
. New London, Conn, in 1851 and late
s was called to the rectorship of Christ
: Church, Reading, Pa, where he sue
d cessfully administered the affairs o
y the parish for six years. During hi
/: ministry he was successful in buildin
le a $4,000 church edifce, one of tn
n handsomest in the State and which al
y terward became the cathedral churc
Is of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvt
10 MIA. In 1867 he received call to th
N cathedral church at Chicago at salar
+" of $4,000 year with four assistants, bI
a owing to debt of $40. 600 on the Read
re ing Cathedral which he pledged hin
ID self to help to liquidate, he decline
* the offer. AT the expiration of 81
e years in the ministry and after a Sc
D. ond trip to Europe he returned
4, Smyrna where he has since devote
l. his time to looking after his agricu
!" tural interests.
: Funeral Services Friday Afternoon.
IT, daoooaod ,yoa ,,oorr;ad 20 NJ;
az Louisa Hayes, daughter of judi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16
/ EMPEROR WILLIAM
AS A TRADESMAN.
Some of His Subjects Complain of
His Participation Ia Indus
trial Enterprises.

BERLIN, Dec 16.-=Taere are LOUD
complaints about the kaiser's partici-
patton in industrial enterprises In
addition to his other interests, the
Emperor IS also proprieor of d brick
making works at Cadinen, West Prus-
STA. a new building of the DaazIg
branch OF the German Imperial Sank
has been constructed of bricks FROM,
these works and the greater part of
the internal decorations in ma5ofica
wares has been supplied by factory
belonging to the Emperor. Besides
finding the materials His Majesty CO
operated with the architects in com
pleting the plans, particularly with re-
gard to the ornamental features OF the
building The Fre:sfnn.g Zietung dis
cusses the monarch-s participation in
competitive industry, End points our
that his bricElmahnS work and facto-
RES are exempt from 10th national
and municipal taxation. of all kinds
His Majesty is, in consequence. in n
position to underseE private compel
ttors. Other newspapers profess to-
regard royal participation in trade as
Inconsistent with Prussian State OF
Gals, who are not anowcd to concern
themselves with trade
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

ssAsH1NGToN. p o. Pc. III
Is good thing to lfse &c
.so-5ins to itilsse 81 tie
czz,srls once. t,sila reorlc.
Is - ike 10 d sssff NOE than .aoo
.nbab itanIs i've ~: Jeilrs longer ehan
those who live IN tl.s country
II is not gettfSg np Sof cold ggI5iter
mornings 70 build 4 res md rlilis TN
head OF cows that ms Die pecple wl.q
live IN the country. jiist
naturally live longer N u 81 ban
they do in the COUNTRY hen. 100,
persons living in lares cities tsisc al
chances IN getttng q Is accid ents.
or course. the Census Baisan z oesn
figure that the hard WORK 81 rural
districts shortens life They attr butc
Il 10 the higher birth fase II 81 4 rural
communities and 20 the pa5gr=tfon
from the country TO the cities: 3'hieh
IilSe the rnigration from alsroad
sists mainly OF adults
lsfaf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16
KIDNAPPED AND
RELEASED FOR CASH.
Episode In Which Kentucky and
West Virginia FIsured-a Cow
In Transaction
In Transaction

LOUISA, KY, Dec 16.-John Bah,
sers Wallace was Kidnapped just
across the river from this place by a
party Of eight men, composed, it IS
alleged of Morgan Curry and two
brothers, Lewis and Charles Dillon,
stewart fcNea1ly and two others.
wallace was taken up Tug river ten
miles, into West Virginia He paid
his captors $500 to spare his life and
later he gave them a COW to release
him The men refused to accept
Wallaee,s check, but John Y York.
merchant accepted It and gave
them his own check This episode
was the result Of troable which oc-
cured about three UceiIs ago about
ten miles up Tug river. The men.
concerned live IN taaE neishborhood
and some of them are alleged to have
been In the Iiquo. business Wallace
was one of these. Opposition grew
so strong, it IS said. that it resulted
s1nSa raid ON Wallace's place, which
was destroyed During the trouble
Mrs. Wallace was shot in the leg
and a ball from her rife entered Tom
curryss breast Wallace secured
warrants and enc Of the billions was
then put in Jail Wallace was sur
prised on returning home by the eight
men who captured HIN Rewards ag-
gregatins 500 have been offered by
the county for the arrest of the. gang
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

The entire furnishmens of the
tpeimonico Hotel 5sgerytnirs reads
to make you money wilI BE offered
al private sale until Satnrday Deem
Der i :, 1905 yEilI be sold that day on
the premises at public auction Il not
sold before. SAFE 1T 10 O'Clock Al
ply 10 w. ii Protzman. at the Econ
ony store; s21 sIadison street Fair
mont w Va
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16
NoTlcE e suescRleERs.

II you are q subscriber 20 the West
yirginfan and fail to get your paper
single evening, don't hesitate to call
JUS by phone or drop US a card so we
can investigate the case. The only
way we have of knowing of these
things is through complaints of our
patrons. We ask you to notify us at
once and we win see that your paper
is delivered to you
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16
TAMMANY AT INAueuRATioN.
Braves Anxious to Be Represented In
the Great Procession

WASHINGTON. Dec, 1G.-The sn.
auguraI committee has received q re.
quest from a committee OF the Tam
many organization nf New YORK ask
ing to be given 4 good position in the
inaugural parade THIS request from
a leading organization of the opposite
party caused considerable Interest at
headquarters. It Is believed that a
delegation of several hundred Tam
manyttes wHl attend.
The iua1Erfgl c2u--;:ittoe E.12 Saisl
Invitations to eIesy S:ate Ec:cEror
TO attend tie Inaugural ceremonies.
We want to feed Marion county
with Marion -four Help It along. <.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

Auction sale Of fine watches.
clocks, jewelry OF all kinds, Deem
Der II, from to 10 P. NJ Any goods
WI be sold at cost at private sale II
preferred Open evenings from Z 10
10. Fred c. Fleming, 1O7 Main st. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16


4 Us tiii1s new 81, On the sssnSssc: u
4 .ssfeTIy IN aiiroad eayeI Is llsSessy. Il
drecesxe 8 great dea:i Of atte-sso.;
14kese DAYS s..sa an old sr-si lwssS on,
Ecfal Il, a 5recear conyersarior: SIN
tact. the railways arc pretty frIly
/ alive to the needs OF the situation,
land some Of the best trained minds
Tor the das5 are spending mach time
EEa.se, fha:sht IN sstrcrts ID perYeci to /.
ISM higher degree :he system OF ap.
Ipiiences now IN use
fake. Tor instance. y line 2iISe the
chicago and Norshwesiern5,. he cor.
i,tinmed. where <hers arc over 200
stations on the system. With a Sribu.
i5tary population of more taac 800.
600 people. reaching almost every
community of irnportance 70 nine OF
the western states Now. She qucs.
ton OF thorough discipline OF the big
army of employees required on a road
liISe thar is one that's enough 70 sun
the average man. IS
Every man OF them. from The boil.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

Ladies' furs. fine line, all sizes,
styles and colors, bargain at ]. S.
Pople's- x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

We want to feed Marion county
with Marion flour. Help it along. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

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sfI:ci2I fact OF PoroSasfS s &c et1tiitcs5s
ton. confession and aeas lf sa.;s t..t
thes sue5oined frt or 'at-
The assassin of NJ de PIehvs aicd
today. he sreadfaS.Iy refused to
maze any disclosures. slsSi the n4ss.
te-y OF his identity fsma MS r.lsolved.
The succeeding two or three Gays
proved uneveptfa2 ana tho narrative
leaps. theresors 70 auenSt wEeis
Tie following iIsiG:sttiar ssas aiiowed
to be mzee public:
Tie authorities are very ~ sGcs
that the prisoner shop!d not die OF
his wounds, and when he was oper.
atc1 on Al the. hospital scye-aI .,elice
oa!cEals were present.
In respect OF f.l4n Who has; al
ready been twice o.icie!iy declared Z
to be dead these precautions seemed
70 sagor Of <tra'sss2zlnee- The atl.
thorities. however. wets busy IN o OH
err directions and .,'ose6iy do MT MT &
notice the discrepancy. for three Jays
ater II was formally ;r;tihated ttat:
TIC identity OF H. de PleaSG.S as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

Ask your grocer for Marion -four }
Magnolia -four for pastry purposes !
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16
For Sale.

For Sale.
Choice building lots on [irg.ats
avenue and Sixth street Apply Es
win Robinson. Gas O@ce-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

Quick collections. prompt settle
ments-Marion Claim Agency. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-12-16

His name is Matvryeg and he is a
graduate OF the TecEnologfcaI Irsti.
tute. He win be included among the
criminals granted partial amnesty.
on the christening Of tie czareyitch.
and che death sentcnce viii be com
muted 10 penal serv:tuda for lite
The police themselves seem ro. IlGye
become conscious that somethsn:s WIS
lacking in their story taat link had
been lost somewhere. foron the next
morning august 22) they issued tJle
following Official statement:
The rumors that Sasonon - dead
are unfounded. Sasonor Is fully con-
yaIescent.
Sasonoff in fact. was himself again !:
lie was NOT even l5a.veyen, thorga he
had been tanria.ly 4dentified
under that name on The morning os
the previous day and an his life his
tory laid bare But at this posnt. In
view OF the bewf1derment which this
Official narrative may so far have ocs
casioned. it may be convenient IN the
light of what Is 10 follow to stabulatc
the egent.s in the assassln;s history
during these i've and senty days 4.
u July eaue red
handed
July % dent led Us Posoz ~
sJuiy so Died Of efnos;shag
July Made CONCESSION cans ms
1000 aTrests.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-07-02
Report From Port Arthur.

Chicago.-A special to the Chicago
Daily News from Chefoo says:
Eight refugees who left Port Arthur
in a Chinese junk were picked up
class. The information they gave
secuIs IeIiaUie.
"They stated that the Russian feet
now consists of the following ships in
good condition: The Czarevitch, Ret
visan, Poieda, Peresviet, Poltava, As
kold, Diana, Bayan. Novik and 20 tor
pedo craft and smaller boats. The tor
pedo transport Amur Is damaged and
the battleship Sevastopol slightly dam
aged, but they can soon be repaired.
There are 10000 sailors and 10000
soldiers in the fortress. Women are
largely employed as nurses. There are
$50 artisans and 1000 citizens. These
2OOO have now been drafted into the
army and are drilling daily.
"There is plenty of food, but the gov
ernment is controlling prices in order
to prevent speculation. The refugees
also stated that owing to the jeers Of
the army the fleet was forced to make
it's recent demonstration on June %
in order to preserve the morale Of
the garrison
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-07-02
2.
TENSION AT CAPITAL.
St. Petersburg Waiting AnxiousIy for
News from Gen. kuropatkin.

st. Petersburg.-The fact that nc
further news of the land operations has
been received did not serve to relieve
the tension which is general through
out the city.
The officials continue to feel con
and in his ability to deal with the mo-
mentous situation, but the general pub
lie is keyed up to expectation of a
great battle, and is impatient for news
of any sort.
The report from Toxic that a furth-
er raid had been made by the Vladivos-
tok squadron arrived too late to be
generally circulated.
This report tallies with the intima-
tion of the squadron's activity made
in the Associated Press dispatches,
which the report from Russian cor
respondent at Vladivostok was simply
a blind to cover.
The dispatch from st. Petersburg,
June 27, said that n belief rr----ii~a
there that the Vladivostok squadron
and put to sea Saturday last and
was likely to be next heard Of in the
Korean straits.
The same dispatch said that the
Associated Press had received a curious
telegram from Russian correspondent
at Vladivostok, who took pains to say
that Vice Admiral Skrydloff's squad
ron would probably be unable to go
out again for weeks, as the ships had
to go into dry dock for the purpose OF
thoroughly overhauling their boilers
and cleaning their hulls preparatory to
putting to sea to meet the Baltic
squadron.