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Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
LINEN S

Housewives whose linen closets
need replenishing are offered an
unusually good opportunity in this
sale.
Our stock of linens cannot be
duplicated in any store in Delaware
for either quality or price. Our
linen department has made great
strides during the last few years
and our great care has been to have
reliable linens only and to sell them
for just what they are. This linen
sale offers an opportunity to the
housewives of Wilmington and
vicinity to prepare ahead of time
for their THANKSGIVING
LINEN WANTS. Bleached Table
Linen, yds. wide, in many pat
terms, the most popular being the
Snowdrop, Glover Leaf, Ivy Leaf,
Tulip, etc. Usually sold for $1.15
per yard. Have no napkins to
match, so the price has been re-
duced to 85c.
Three-quarter Bleached Linen,
70 inches wide, large assortment to
choose from, 75c, $1.00, $1.25.
Bleached Linen, in many exclu-
sive patterns at $1.75 to $50 yd.
Napkins to match, $3.50, $3.50,
So. so, and $S 90 per dozen.
Fringed Napkins, all desirable sizes
SOC, 75c, 85c, $100 dozen. Hem
stitched Napkins, all linen, two
sizes, S3.00'and $500 dozen. Hem
stitched Table Sets,of Table Cloths
and 10 Napkins to match $3.50 to
$4,000 set. The table cloths to
these sets are % and 3 yds. long.
Linen Table Squares and Doylics,
both fringed and hemstitched,
square and oblong, &c to 81. 80 each.
Damask Towels, big towel, 20x40
inches, either fringed or hem
stitched SOC to 81. 80 each.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

Next Sunday will be Anniversary
Day" at ST. Paul M. E. Church when
special program will be given. Pas
tor Northrup has secured the Rev. w.
F. Dawson of Cecilton to preach in
the morning and the Rev. A. W.
Lightbourn of Middletown to preach
in the evening. There will be special
music by the choir at each service.
The Sunday School service In the af-
ternoon will also be an interesting oc-
casion. Besides a special program, a
feature of the afternoon will be the
use for the first time of the new organ.
The organ which has all the up-to-dat
appliances will be installed this week
and will be ready for the service next
Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Beautiful POrtiereS in Full Showing

dught relieve
add wonderfully
eral effect and comfort of the apartment.
upholstery suitable
lection
The showing includes
Striped Porieres, $500 to 800
Figured Portieres, 10 apair
Plain Coored Portieres o pair
Plain Coored Mercerzed Portiee $500 to S25 90
Handsome Silk Curtains $50 90
Handsome Velour $4,000 $500 Second FLOOR
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
THOR0UGHFARE NECK.
Trappers Claim Muskrats Will be Scarce
improving the Government Range Lights
Local Happenings and Personals:
Special Correspondence to the Times.


THoRoUGHFARE NECK, November L.
Almost without an exception farmers
have their fall work completed several
weeks earlier than usual owing to the
splendid fall weather.
The Townsend postoffice has issued
orders to the r. f. d. patrons to mum
ber their mail boxes according to di.
rections issued by the P. o. Depart
ment.
A permanent light house is being
built at the front station of the Reedy
Island Range Lights. The contract
for the rear station was given out aud
it is being advertised again; proposals
to be opened Dec. 10.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

clayton Eutertains Epworth League Con.
iOn:-Clayton was agog with Ep-
worthians last Wednesday and Thurs.
day, the occasion being the annual
meeting of the Easton District Epworth
League. Some of the merchants en-
tered into the spirit of the occasion by
decorating their stores with red and
white streamers and everywhere there
was a cordial feeling aud happy good
will that made the convention one of
the most enjoyable that has been held
in recent years. The delegates we're
given a warm and hospitable welcome
and the good people of Clayton opened
their homes and made it as pleasant as
possible for the delegates. st. Paul M.
E. Church, the seat of the convention
was beautifully decorated with mottos
and red and white streamers which
were tastfully festooned from the pull
pit recess to the chandeliers. The
music was in charge of Chorister Sam
uel Rogers. The meetings we're pre-
sided over by Rev. Fl. G.. Budd of
Centreville, Md, the president of the
convention. Wednesday morning:
Rev. s. P. Shipman of Greensboro,
Nd, made an address on, els the Ep-
worth League fulfilling its Mission |?
If not why not?" The main subject of
the afternoon session was Aggressive
Eyangelism-Ho can the Epworth
League be an Evangelistic Force?'
First, "In the Devotional Meeting, Z"
subject opened by Miss Clara Benson,
of st. Michael's. Discussion followed.
Second, ''In the Mercy and Help De.
partment," opened by the Rev. w. o.
Bennett, discussion, Third, Gin In
dividual Work" Rev. w. E. Habbard; I;
discussion. Rev. w. G.. Koons, Pre-.
siding Elder of Easton District. gave
talk on "Our New Methodist Hym-
nal, encouraging its introduction and
use in the churches. The address of
the evening session was made by Rev.
Wayne Chaunell, pastor of Trinity M.
E. Church. Philadelphia, his subject
being Spiritual Life and Personal
Activity" The. address was instruc-
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

An entertainment will be given by
the pupils of Oak Hill school house,
Miss Ethel RothwelI, teacher, on Fri
day, November 18th in the school
house near Delaneys. The program
consists of dialogues, recitations and
singing. Admission 10 cents; children,
10 cents. Proceeds for an organ. Come
and bring your friends.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
BLACKBIRD.
Successful Revival Services In and Near
BIackbird-S Social Happening and Personals.

Successful Revival Services 10 and Near
BIackbIrd- Social Happening and Personals.
Special Correspondence to the Times.
BLAoKB1RD, Nov. 7:-Revival SER
vices closed at Union Church last Sun
day evening with two conversions, it
is now in progress at Blackbird and
will continue every evening this week.
Little Florence Heinold, who for
some time has been under the doctors
care, we are glad to say is now i'm
proving ;her little friends were glad to
welcome her back to her place in class
on Sunday.
PersOuaIs:-Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
Matthews and children of Still Pond,
Md, spent several days of last week
with her father, Mr.. David Staats.- =
Mrs. Mary Butler of Townsend, spent
several days with her niece, Mrs. Will
liam Fortner. Mrs. William Weldon
and daughter Margaret, of Townsend.
spent Thursday with-her brother, Mr..
S. J. Brockson.- Miss Susie Watson
spent Sunday with Miss Beulah Buck
son. Mr.. and Mrs. William Reynolds
Jr., and daughter Ruth spent Sunday
with her father, Mr.. David Staats.-
Miss Stella Richardson left this morn
ing for Newark, where she will attend
Teachers Institute.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

Rev. V. P. Northrup will begin re-
vival meetings at st. Pauls NJ. E.
Church next Sunday evening and
will continue until further notice.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

Although workmen are engaged
daily in excavating for foundations
for the new Wilmington, P. B. &
W. railroad station and the work
is being pushed as rapidly as possible
on the elevated tracks throughout that
city, it will be fully two years before
overhead trains are run through Will
mington. The new station which will
be one of the finest east of Pittsburg,
will cost $500,0OO. 1t will be built
partially on piling driven to a depth
sufficient to assure solid foundation
and upen a base which will be set upon
steel girders resting upon cement
piers.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
HANGING HAT RACKS


had match these
ss2 NN' '~-" ~-"' W SO.0' - Main Floor tAnnex)
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

William Cohee Longfeliow, father of
James G. Longfellow of this town died
at his home in Wyoming Thursday in
his s2nd year, after lingering illness.
He had been resident of Wyoming
for many years and was one of the best
known citizens of the community.
The funeral took place from his late
residence on Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Interment at Baptist Branch Cemetery,
near Willow Grove. He is survived
by two daughters and a son.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

The Third Quarterly Conference of
st. Paul NJ. E. Church will meet this
evening. Next Friday evening the Of
fetal Board will hold a meeting.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

Oak Hill School, Miss Ethel Roth
well, teacher, shows the following pu-
pills on the roll of honor for the month
of October: Mabel Pryor, Lizzie Bed
well. Randolph Reynolds, Estella
Wright, Anna Bedwell, Isabel Wright,
Edith E. Martin, Douglas Conner,
Mary Bailey, Roy E. Donovan, Lati-
mer G. Satterfeld, Alice B. Shrefier,
Mamie Conner, Annie Hanifee, Cliff
ford Pryor, Mary Smith, Eddie George
Albert Martin, Florence Shreffier,
Willie Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Let us Give Your Old Furniture New Appearance.


10
II there promptly fully prepared all
desired information.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENT.
CLAYTON.

lite ms of Inter est Cleaned From the DOln
In and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Art Embroidery Sets

We've secured another lot of those
special embroidery packages. Some are
collar and cuff sets, some have centre
pieces. some pillow tops, all have thread
and silks enough to work them, and a
diagram instructing you how to work
them, if you want it.
Collar and cuff set, package COM
Elcbc. e s..NOC
l8-inch centrepiece, package COM
pleLe. ...z0c
22-inch centrepiece, package COM
Pillow Top package complete SOC
Second Floor.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
800 Cocoa Mats UnderpriCed a Third
Oil Cloths and LinOIeumS

patterns All coors. Printed and naid grades Prices range
square yard. Fourth Floor.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Save Your Worn Carpets

Let us hive them made into rugs.
matter. When you get the rugs back
and servicealDle rugs can be produced
on application.
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08

If your carpet is much soiled it doesn't
you'll wonder how such good looking
from old carpets. Booklet and prices
Smyrna times., 1905-11-08
Dressing SaCQuHS

Among the garments for Negligee and
the boudoir none secure greater favor
than the Kimono because of its simpG-
city and loose adjustment and the adj
vantage that 1t can be slipped on and off
with ease. Qualities are the desirable
fannels of both domestic and German
textures. such as are now in greatest de-
mand.
DRESSING SACQUES of German
Flannel, in new designs, in blue, pink,
grey and tan. with two silk frogs, The
best value we have ever'sold for. E. .S9c
Kimonos and Sacques. all materials
SOC to $500.
NIGHT GOWNS of fFlannelettes. We
ourselves are surprised at the goodness
of these gowns for the money. A fine
assortment to shoose from. ..50c to $1.50
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
big FIRE DOES MUCH DAMAGE
MARION HOTEL OWNER is
HEAVIEST LOSER.
WILL REYNOLDS LOSES THREE
THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH 1.
3 oFiNEW RIGS. III

At s O'Clock, last evening fire broke
out either in the. engine shed in the
rear Of the Marion hotel or between
that and. the Reynolds livery barn,
which did many thousand dollars
damage. The heaviest loser is John
Smith, proprietor Of the Marion. Ho.
tel, the building in which was located
the slivery..b barn mentioned and half
owner in the building next the stable
in which are two store rooms, neither
I of which were; occupied at the time.
ia 4 Nearly as much damage was caused
to the hotel building and furniture as
I. the property on the outside. Will
i Reynolds will suffer more than any
of the others not that he had more
burned but that he has not been long
sinabusines for himself and only this
week received something like $4,000
worth of rigs, which are a total loss
viii Bennett, who occupied living
rooms on the second story of the bust
ness block, lost most of his furniture
amounting TO $500. Mrs. Bennett
tainted and had to be assisted from
4 the burning structure. Mr.. Bennett
ssshad been very sick for several day
J but was able to get out unassisted
Capt. E. "A. Billingslea owned tn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
SITUATION GROWS MORE sERl
GUS IN STRIKE DISTRICT.
z STRIKE BREAKER FRANK
:, CURRY GOT HIS HEAD
N = CRACKED.
(By Publishers Press.)

CHICAGO, May s.-Bleod began
flowing early to-day in Chicago's riot
ridden streets. sluggers armed with
hickory canes, knives, brass knuckles
and black jacks, made indiscrlminate
attacks upon citizens, without regard
to the calling Of the victims.
Within two hours after dawn eight
men had been badly beaten, one Of
them Catholic priest, who had Just
administered the last rites for the
dying over another victim Of slug
gers. While his negroes, imported
from any city in the South he could
draw them from. were beating citi
zens with clubs and bIllies. or slash
ing at them with daggers, Frank Cur
ry, strike breaker, his head cracked
by bricks thrown at him in yester
days disturbances, lies in critica
condition, surgeons almost dispair
ing of his recovery.
The Catholic priest who was slug
ged, is Rev. Father Reilly, Of st. Ce
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
BLOOD FLOWS AGAIN i'm.
CHICAGO STREETS

cellas Church. He had gone to visit
Thomas Atkins, who had been terri
bly, beaten by six negroes at Forty.
sixth street. Besides the priest and
Atkins, four other men were stabbed
or beaten at the same place by the
same gang, all Of them being subse.
quently arrested. One Of the victims
is in hospital not expected to live.
He Is William Rogers, stabbed sew.
eral times in the back and otherwise
injured.
Atkins may die. ~
Another person fatally injured Is
Witt Jameson, who was jerked from
trolley car at Twenty-slxth street
and Stewart avenue and beaten al.
most to a pulp. Other injured:
Dennis Hagerty. beaten with clubs
and blackjacks. .1
Thomas Kelly, head and shoulders
badly hurt with hickory canes.
John McCue, beaten with hickory
canes and blackjacks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
REYNOLDS livery barn
DESTROYED LAST night

building on Hull alley which caught
from the livery stable but the place
was not damaged to any great extent
and was fully covered by Insurance.
The building adjoining the livery
stable was formerly owned by W. R.
Crane and George L. Dufour, Of Yves.
ton. On last Wednesday Mr.. Crane
disposed Of his interest to Mr.. Smith.
No one knows just how the blaze
originated. Mr. Smith owns the gas
engine in the rear which furnishes
light for the hotel. Shortly before s
o'clock a fuse blew out leaving a por.
lion of the hosiery in darkness. Mr..
Smith went to the engine and shut
It down while the repair was being
made. After the repair was made he
went down to- turn it on when some,
thing again went wrong.
He again shut the power of and re.
turned to the hotel. Not five minutes
later, the repairs being completed
he went to the engine shed and dis
covered small blaze on the floor
near the partition. 1t is very probable
that some one heard Mr.. Smith In the
dark engine room and as he is SC
familiar with the place that he never
carries a light any one would think
that marauder was around. In the
intervals of his visits to the place
some one lighted match that caused
the trouble.
| When he saw the flames Smitl
grabbed a shovel and did the best hi
could to beat the blaze out but tn:
|, floor was very dry and loose and tn,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
ADVANCE SALE
For Primrose's Ministries Open
ed This Morning at 9 O'clock.

Y ! q .
The advance sale of seats for
George Primrose and his big
minstrel company opened at
Christie's drug store this morn
ing. Quite a number Of choice
seats were sold, and they are
still moving steadily. 1t should
not be overlooked that this at.
traction will close the season
at the Grand Opera House. 1t
is by far the largest company
that has ever visited this city.
over 100 people being carried.
Immediately after the perform
arce here the company will
leave for Cumberland on a
special train, Of FIVE cars, and
from there 1t goes to Philadel.
phia to play return engage
ment of two weeks at one Of the
principal theatres Of that city.
Secure your seats early; and
avoid the rush at the box office,
which always occurs when a
flrst.class minstrel company is
the attraction.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03

flames gained rapid Roadway. They
soon burned their way through the
Partition to- the barn. Almost at the
time the fire was discovered, Driver
Blaine Roggess, of the Central Sta
tion turned into Washington street
from Bridge and saw the blaze. Just
at this time some one called to turn
in an alarm but Boggess ran his horse
to the station and found the depart
ment ready to come.
A barrel Of oil in the engine house
exploded before the fire. fighters ar
rived and that gave the flames more
impetus. By the time the department
arrived the engine house and stable
were ablaze, the flames reaching
high in the air. Within an incredibly
short space Of time two streams Of
water were playing on the burning
district. In another three minutes
three more strings of hose were work
ing and one OF the most gallant tights
in the history of the city began. It
lasted only few moments but it was
unusually fierce while 1t did last.
Hardly breath Of wind was stir
ring and a wind in any direction
would have meant a loss of many
thousands more and south westerl,
breeze would certainly have fred The
big Marion and then, the chances are
that many more large structures ii
that direction would have gone up IL
smoke. "a
AT the first alarm Reynolds and bill
assistants began to. move their stuf
CONTINUED on Fifth Paae.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
'CORTELY HAS ACCEPTED

H = ~ s.
ditional upon Mr.. Alexander's retire
ment, and upon the offer coming to
him with the authority of the di:
rectors. Although the salary in; the
future will not probably be 100000,
which has been paid the Equitable
presidency in times gone by, it will
probably be several times as large
as that Of cabinet officer, and Mr..
Cortelyou, who is a comparatively
poor man, would doubtless find II
hard to put It. aside. Mr. Cortelyou
is said to be ceptable to both fac.
lions in the fight for control, and Is
warmly backed BY such men as II. %
Frlck and Elihu Root.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
Seven YEARS.
IN THE PENITENTiARY WAS
GIVEN TO CASHIER A.. z B..
SPEAR WHO FAEslFIEo
BANK BOOKS For
MRS. CHADWICK.

* CLEVELAND, o., May 3.-Cashler
A. B. Spear, of the defunct Citizens
National Bank of oberlln. which
was wrecked by Mrs. Cassie L. Chad.
wick, appeared before Justice Taylor
in the Federal Court this morning
and pleaded guilty to falsifylng the
books of national bank. Spear was
Indicted with the late President Beck
with and Mrs. Chadwick. Spear was
sentenced to seven years imprison.
ment in the penitentiary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
PA TERS0N JURY out SINCE noon
went TO'LUNCH andre
turned TO JURY ROOM

first ballot stood 8 to 4 favorins &C.
quittal.
There was, Of course, no way Of
confirming or denying this and 1t was
put down to.idte talk.
A big crowd gathered in Park Row
to see the jurymen file through the
narrow strets back to the trial ROOM.
The Jurymen left Hams restaurant
at $3.50 o'clock. As they walked up
Park Row towards Centre street and
the criminal court house great crowd
which had gathered, fell in behind and
followed along. The jurymen walked
in twos, flanked on each side BY
brawny policemen. p
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
" NEW YORK, May s.--At 92:os P.
M!Sthe jury went to lunch. 81

i II !
NEW YORK, May s.-The jury
,dined sumptously tsthet Rathskellar-
Hams fashionable downtown cafe in
the Park Row building. They were
seated at adjoining tables in the main
dining room with Gordon Of police.
men gathered about to keep back the
omnipresent. crowd Of curious people.
Recorder Golf and :, friend dined
99;inSone Of the private dining rooms in
Sthes same restaurant.
Just before the Jury started back
TO the criminal courts building, a ri.
NOR spread In the ,Rathskellar and
through the corridor Of the building
that a Iurynan had intimated that the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
! Judge lnstructs Jury,

NEW YORK, May S.-The love
and death tragedy of Nan Patterson
nears to its completion, and the
final chapter written to-day will tell
of either freedom or death for the
stage girl. 4
Recorder COT this morning charged
the jury with the law and the de,
grees of murder that could be found
under the evidence submitted. The
jury was then led to the jury room
for their deliberations. Nan Patter
son awaited the outcome of her tria
in the prisoners pen outside Of the
court room. #
The last words for the life or death
of the defendant have been spoken
there only remains the weighing o.
the evidence by the jury in the Sc
clusion of their room.
| ------------------------
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03

Harry WilsonSwa hauled up before
Justice Amos this morning for flash,
ing gun on Steve ABelitz, key party
sundaylat Gray's Flat. Wilson was
ned $40 and costs for carrying a gun
on Sunday
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
THE PRESIDENCY OF THE EoUI.
STABLE!LIFE, ASSURANCE so.
GETTY ACCORDING TO RE.
e PORT TODAY.
s(By Publishers Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., May a.
Postmaster General Cortelyou is said
Stoihave accepted the offer of the pres
Sidency Of the EQUITABLE Life Assur:
ance Society in spite of the unofficial
5denials that have been made. AS Pres,
gident Alexander has not yet resign
ed. the offer was made to Mr.. Cortel,
YOU only ina tentative way and his
acceptance was. OF course, made con;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
THE WEATHER..
Showers Tomorrow.
4. f-5.i.
Fire Broke Up Meeting.

The city council came together
last evening but the fire alarm broke
up the meeting before any business
was done Co,inc ilmen Amos and
Davis returned later, and adjourn.
ment was had until Thursday even.
Ing at 1880.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
q B. D FLEMING, foreman
FEsTUss DOWNS,
y. {. F1TzHUGH e
r.. Z. CLAYTON.
]. 4. WATSON,
c. c, WHEELER
I: ADVANCE GRADES
OF Fleming School Gave Pleasing
Programme Yesterday Afternoon.

$50 wv
The advanced grades Of the Fleming
school taught by w. A. crowi and
Miss Willa Hickman presented 4
pleasing programme to d large audi
ence yesterday afternoon. The ex1
erclses were the graduation exercises
combined with the regular last day
exercises Of the lower grades, and q
long programme was presented with
out q break The graduating class
numbered nine members, namely;
Robert Morgan, Chester TaylorS
George Grimes. Harvey Wilson, Flcrs:
Spring. Dorsey Ford. Rose Schmidt
Hazel Toothman and Vera Coleman.
Exercises by the primary grade under
The direction Of Miss Susie Humphreys
were held at the same hour.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
I !. B. Davis.
NOMINATED BY THE DEMOCRATS
AT KEYsER TODAY BY
RECLAMATION. 4

KEYsER, May 3-col. 7. 3. Davis
was nominated by aclamation by the
Democrats In convention here to-day
as candidate for Congress in the Sec.
ond district. Convention was about
like a sood.sized committee meeting
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-05-03
,sscHoRus 81 ei RI SPENT q. FEARFUL
\ Nj HI AND, HAS BEEN
N isWRETcHED MOOD
Isl ALL DAY.
MANY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE
4. HAVE ANxIousLY AWAITED
THE VERDICT OF THE
Il, JURY TODAY.
(By Publishers Press.) =
8 81 NEW. YORK, May S3.-The Patter-
son jury went out at 1902 P. NJ.

NEW YORK, May So p. M
Recorder Golf left the court room at
s2iso'eIoek for luncheon. The jury
was still in Its room celebrating on
the case.