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Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY MADE
UPON AGED ARMY VETERAN
FOUR MEN ENTER HOME OF ANTHONY KISS
MT. VERNON STREET SATURDAY NIGHT
Refusing TO Give up His Money He Dared TO
Stand Threat and Got After the Men
With a Monkey Wrench, Striking One.


With Monkey Wrench, Striking One.
Anthony Kiss, an aged army veteran
living alone at his residence on Mt. |
Vernon Street, had an exciting exper-
fence shortly after midnight on Satur-
day night, with four burglars who at
tempted to rob him of his money. Pos
sessed with the idea that the old man
had just received his pension check
and had theNmoney with him, they en-
tered his residence from the rear by
unlocking the kitchen door with
bunch of keys they had secured. Mr..
KISS was sleeping on a couch in the
sitting room. The men are supposed
to have entered quietly for the condi-
tiUn of things upstairs revealed the
fact that they had been ransacking the
house. Besides going through the bu-
reau drawers they tore up the bed and
whether they had been sleeping in it
is a mystery. Failing to find the COW
eted treasure upstairs, they went down
to the sitting room where they awoke
the old man and asked him to produce
his money. The latter, who always
deposits his pension checks in the
bank as soon as he gets it, had only
two five dollar notes and two
| one dollar notes on his person
Fired with his old time valor and
bravery Mr.. Kiss stood his ground and
picking up his monkey wrench, which
he keeps by his side, in one hand and
his revolver i'll the other, he started at
the night intruders, striking one of
them over the head with the wrench.
In the scramble one of fthem fell over
a chair and broke it. The men saw
they were up against it, and fearing
detection from the noise made, they
made their hasty exit through the sit
ting room window. Mr.. Kiss recog-
nized them all as white men and iden-
tilted one of them, The next morning
be told of the experience but whether
he will carry the case any farther is ex
tremely doubtful owing to his age and
infrmaties. Mr.. Kiss is veteran OF
fhe Civil War and was badly wounded
from which he has been a cripple
nearly all his life. During one en-
gsgement bullet struck penknife in
his pocket, and thus saved his life
Mr.. Kiss still has the penknife an5
bullet which he shows as great curl
osity and horrible reminder of thos'
bloody days of '64.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
PEACH CROP WON'T REACH 10000 BASKETS
Opinion Of Growers There Will Not be Tenth
Of a Crop 10 This Vicinity This Year.

Of q Crop 10 This Vicinity This Year.
Now that the June drop Is over,
growers are able to form some idea of
the peach crop for this vicinity and af-
ter all districts are heard from, the
opinion seems to prevail that there will
not be a tenth of crop. Farmers who
last year Ieaped bonanza will scarcely
have any this year and indeed it is said
that the largest and best orchards will
not produce over seven or eight hun
dred baskets if they produce that much.
Peaches are said to be more prolific
down i'll Thoroughfare Neck this year
than any other section. Around
Smyrna possibly the largest crop will
come from the orchards of Joseph r.
Jefferson. AS fruit year, THE season
gives promise of being one of the lean
est the farmer has had for some time.
The early frost and June drop played
havoc with fruit. So scarce are the
peaches in Delaware it is reported
that the Pennsylvania Railroad will
not shelve cars. This will have
tendency to make Smyrna Landing at
this point shipping center instead of
Brenford. While the crop may be less
than 10000 baskets it will furnish
some activity with the daily boat line.
Peaches have already begun to move,
that is the prematures and early va
rieties of Snead and Greensboroughs,
and are bringing from 4Oc to SOC bas-
ket in the Philadelphia markets. The
FIbertas for which Delaware is famous
will not be on until August and the
probabilities are that those who have
this variety will get apro6t of dollar or
more a basket from them. The
plum crop seems to be pretty much Of
a failure owing to inferior fruit and
low prices. Growers complain that il
hardly pays to pick them. They are
bringing from 15c to zoe per handle
basket in Philadelphia markets. Grapei
however, promise to yield handsomely
and the prospect is for large crop il
this vicinity, in which Joseph e. Car
ter. the we'll known culturist, will TAX
the lead.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
SUNDAY SERVICES AT ASBURY CHURCH
Rev. NJ. S. POuIsOn of Chester, Pa, Gives
Two Fine Sermons Which are FavOrabIy
Commented UpOU. .-Tangle ln Schedule.

Sunday was an interesting day at As
bury M. E. Church and the congrega-
tions were treated to two fine sermons
by the Rev. NJ. S. Poulson of Chester,
Pa. The latter is son of the Rev. DR..
Thomas L. PoulsOn, formerly of this
town, but has no regular charge at
this time. He is a member of the New
York East Conference but was forced
to give up preaching for time on ac-
count of his health. Through some
misunderstanding Rev. Poulson was
announced to preach next Sunday,
July 23rd and Rev. Warren Burr, of
Rock Hall, Md, last Sunday, but the
Committee Strengthened things out in
time and Rev. M. S. Poulson took
charge last Sunday. His text for the
morning sermon was the third verse of
the third chapter of Malachi: "And he
shall sit as a refner and purifier &c.
His theme being ''God the great Re-
finer" he deducted some helpful les
sons which he gave with characteristic
vigOr and earnestness to the apprecia-
tion of his audience. In the evening
his sermon was in line with the Ep-
worth League topic of the day and
was closely followed by all present.
Next Sunday the Rev. Warren Burr,
of Rock Hall. Md, will have charge of
the services and Sunday, July 3Oth the
Rev. DR.. Thomas L. Poulson of Ridley
Park will be present and preach two
sermons. Rev. DR.. Watt, pastor of
Asbury, who is continuing to improve
among the mountains of Ephrata, Pa,
and is being rapidly restored to health,
hopes to be back to his pulpit by the
first Sunday in August.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
BLAcKBIRD TEACHER GETS PROMOTION.
Miss Frances E. Husbands Elected Principal Of
Odessa Schools With High Recommendation.

Miss Frances E. Husband. who has
been the popular and efficient princi-
pal of the Blackbird Schools, has
been elected by the Board of School
Directors Of Odessa, to become the
principal of the Odessa Public Schools.
Miss Husbands was highly recon-
mended for the position, not only by
her County Superintendent A. r.
Spaid, but by prominent educators
throughout the State. While many re-
gret her departure from this vicinity,
she leaves Blackbird with the best
wishes of her many friends, who
heartily congratulate her upon the
promotion she has received. The
Odessa Board also elected Miss Fran
ces Aspril for the intermediate De-
partment and Miss Ethel Mailly for the
Primary Department. At meeting of
the Board of Education of Middletown
Miss Ida V. Howell was reelected
principal of the High School. Miss
Mary Maxwell, former teacher of
room, No. 2. was elected assistant
principal. Mrs. Ida McCrone, Miss
Ruth Rhoads and Miss Elizabeth Hall
were reelected to their former rooms.
Nos. 4, 2, and l.. The vacancy caused
by Miss Maxwell's promotion has not
yet been filled.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
WOODLAND BEACH ENJOYING GOOD SEASON
Marsh Road 10 Fine Condition and Large
Crowds Patronize This Popular Resort.

Woodland Beach, so long cut off by
the impossible roads between Bombay
Hook Island and the main land, is now
enjoying a season of its old time pros+
per ity and under the direction of J.
r. Mott the proprietor, still maintains
its record as the most popular bayside
resort on the Delaware Riv er. Wood
land beach has now grown into quite
little settlement and the two dozen or
more cottages give it the appearance
of thriving resort. The daily morn
ing excursions of the Thomas Clyde
bring large crowds to the resort where
fishing and bathing were never better
and plenty of amusements are afforded
everybody. The marsh road is now in
fine condition and the patronage from
all parts of Kent County is growing
apace with something of its old time
enthusiasm. The enlarged hotel never
offered better Accommodations and under
the management of "Mine Host
Lucius p. Campbell, is being well
patronized this year. Farmers and
their families find Woodland pleasant
place for outings and no more ideal
spot on the Delaware can be found for
excursions. The efforts of Proprietor
Mott to make Woodland Beach 9
popular resort is meeting with success.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
FARMERS BIG PROFIT GROWING ALFALFA.
Kent County Farmers Are Going to Take up
This Paying Crop More Extensively.

This Paying crop More extensively.
Since the big rally of farmers at
Camden Camp last month, there has
been new determination on the part
of the Central Delaware agriculturists
to grow alfalfa. Alfalfa, the great hay
now grown in the west, is not only
sure to keep for the stock all winter,
but is also big money maker, as was
then demonstrated by DIR. Neale and
other specialists from the Delaware
College Station. One farmer who had
already begun extensive growing, re-
ports that he sowed his cropin Septem-
ber, 1904. cut his first crop in March,
second crop in April, third crop in May
and fourth crop in June, thus making
four cuttings in four months, and his
average was one ton per acre in cut.
ting. His hay brings him $16 per ton,
and he will cut crop each month un-
til December, making at least nine
cuttings per year, OF nine tons per acre
at $16, giving him at total per acre of
$144 per year. The farmer who plants
twenty acres and has this run of luck
with his alfalfa has thus bonanza.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
ANOTHER DRROGR IS IN SMYRNA RIvER
The "ArizOna" Came 10 the River Last Week
to Assist the "AIlauta" Cuts Made.

Unless all signs fail, the cuts now
being made to shorten Smyrna River
will be completed by the middle of
August. Last week another dredging
machine "The Arizona" came in the
creek to assist "The Atlanta" which
has been here for a week. or more and
the work is being rushed with consid-
cradle force. Already two cuts kaye
been made aud the machines are now
working on the cut extending from
Lime Kiln to Beaver House." When
this is completed there will be only
one more cut, that extending from
"Canal" to "Deep hole" When the
cuts have been made the dredging ma
chimes will go over the entire route re-
moving all impediments and rough
places SO as to make the river easy of
navigation. The work at the sand bar
will be left until the last thing when
the mouth of the river will be widened
100 feet. The shortening of the route
is being watched with interest, and all
patrons of the Transportation Line are
looking forward to the time when the
Brady will be able to make the tri
from Smyrna to Philadelphia in five
hours.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
PLEASANT OUTING TO THE BUNGALOW.
Hack Load Of Ladies' Spend all Day Yesterds,
at the Bayslde Ia Quiet Secluded Spot.

Despite the hot weather, hack load
of ladies took an outing to Bombay
Hook Island yesterday for an all day
outing at ''The Bungalow, the little
clubhouse by the bsyside. They took
with them plenty of provisions and in
quiet seclusion such as is offered by
the Bungalow" they spent delight
full day. Those in the party were Mrs.
Frank L. Grier and children of Mil
ford; Miss Laura Farson of Brooklyn,
N. Y; Mrs. Hervey P. Hall and son
John, Mrs. 8. j. Reynolds, Mrs. Levi
Anthony. Mrs. j. Edwin Hoffecker,
Mrs. w. B. Megear and son William,
Mrs. J. W, Clifton, Miss Lizzie
Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
JOHN [. TRUAx RECEIVES A TRANSFER.
viii be Assistant Superintendent of the Fair
mount District ia Philadelphia.

Mr.. John L. Truax who for several
years has been the Assistant Superin-
tendent of the Metropolitan Life In
surance Company for this District, has
received well-merited promotion in
the form of transfer which will make
him Assistant superintendent of the
Fairmount District in Philadelphia, q
much broader field and with greater
opportunities for advancement. He
will leave for Philadelphia next Satur-
day and will enter upon his duties on
Monday. Mr.. Truax leaves Smyrna
with the regret cf his friends yet with
their best wishes and congratulations
for the promotion he has received.
The district Office is situated at 171S N.
Broad street. Mr.. Truax will not take
his family to the city until the first OF
September at which time his landlord,
Mr.. Ephraim Lower, has given a re-
lease on the South street residence.
Superintendent Truax will be sue
ceeded in Smyrna by Mr.. Thomas h.
Madden, of Wilmington, who will
assume charge of the district next
week.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
WILL DISPOSE OF TWELVE KENT FARMS

Ezekiel W. PIemiag and His Wife Of harrlng-
ton to Sell Valuable homesteads.
Twelve farms aud twenty.one prop
critics, together constituting the lar
gest block of land offered at once for
sale in central Delaware is to be sold
next month at public sale. 1t is the
combined property of former Assembly
man Ezekial Fleming and his wife
Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming. The farms
and tracts of lands are situated in Mis-
pillion and Cedar Greek hundreds.
Several of the farms are big home
steads.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
cHesw0LD WHEAT MARKET AT sTANDsTIL
Wheat Is Not Grading Satisfactory and Par.
mers at Present Seem UnwiIIlug to Sell.

CHBswoLD, July 17:-Wheat thresh-
ing has had set back the past two
weeks because of the frequent showers g
that have prevailed in the time. Our
wheat market is also at standstill
practically because wheat is not grad
ing satisfactorily for the buyers. An
other feature of the situation also, it
is said farmers are not willing to sell
at present prices.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19

Ladies' AID Of BIackIstOu's to Give Festival.
The Ladies' Aid of Blackiston's M.
IN church will hold festival at Black
;.tou,s School house, July 81 and ~.
T,e public is invited.
Smyrna times., 1905-07-19
Dover Cashier Bays MIddIstows Parm.

Walter Morris, Cashier OF the Far
mer's B ank of Dover, has purchased
Bohemia Manor" Chancellor John
r. Nicholson's fine farm located near
Middletown for $4,000. The farm is
reckoned one of the best within the
limits of the state.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
The First Automphite

Dick Kirman and Johnny Humphrey
with Ed Smith, chauffeur. came out
from Reno Monday in Mr.. Kirman' S
REQ Automobile. The made the "trip,
coming by the way of Carson aui
Dayton in hours and % minutes The
distance as shown by the machine -
80 miles. The road they Travelled is
in very good shape at the pres ent
time. Mr.. Kirman was here connec-
ted with business with the Lyon
County Bank and Mr.. Humphrey
came along as company and to do a
little quail shooting. They returned
to Reno Wednesday. The automobile
is the first one to VISIT Yeringtoa.
and it was viewed with considerable
interest by many of our residents.
while the horses that met it seemed
to think the devil itself was after
them. No accidents occurred how
ever.-Lyon County Times.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
MORE DIVIDENDS.
Tonopah Mining Stock Makes Hand
some Christmas Present.

Tonopah Mining Stock is booming
again. Yesterday dividend of 70
per cent was declared, making total
dividend for the company this year of
$1,000,O00. In addition to this the
company has paid off $4,000 in pre-
ferred stock that has carried per
cent interest.
All of the mines in the southern
country have met with wonderful sue
cess during the year which is draw
ing to close. In addition to the m l.
lion dollar dividends of the Tonopah
Mining Company the Midway has paid
$4,000; Jumbo, $4,000; Montana
Tonopah, $4,000; .Tonopah Extension,
100000; ,Diamondfield, $4,000 and
the Florence and Combination. close
corporations, about $65O,OOO.
In addition to these dividends sew
eral OF the companies are carrying
large profits in their treasures.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Christmas Concerts.

The pupils of the Presbyterian
Sunday school, assisted by other ta,-
ent, will give a concert this evening
at the church, corner of Nevada AMI
King streets, beginning at 1880 o.
clock
Among those who will sing are
Reubel Sweetlanu, Rose Stewart, Ina
Martin, Miss Mabel Stewart, Mr.. Viii
Murray. Miss Louise Berning and M
miles Anderson.
There win also be exercises by the
infant class, recitatims and other n
teresfing features
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
i}A.l
A Christmas Suggestion.

If the. father of the family wishes
TO make all hands happy 4on Christ
mas day he can do SO by calling a.
Charley Friends He is agent for the
Columbia Graphophone,
the finest talking machine made. He
can quote some close prices and the
records that he carries are the best
in the city. Stop in and ask his pric-
es. The machine makes the finest
holiday gife in the calender as it
delights the entire family.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Rush to GoIdreeu.

GOLDFIELD New. December 22---
There is another rush on to Goldreed,
where several exceedingly rich
strikes have been made this week.
The trails to the camp have been kept
hot fer several days, miners and oper-
ators taking every available means cs
CONVEYANCE to the district.
Goldreed has become an important
camp, several of the mines having
reached a depth of over 200 feet. The
ores are salicious, but as there is con-
siderable lead and other iinxing ores
in the vicinity a smelling plant can
be erected in case the lodges are -.
maneut- laisAA
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
ON THE STOCK BOARD.
lssmbo Mining Company l. Now In
Good standing IN Frisco.


Good standing In Frisco.
The blackiisted stocks Of the 1ur-
DO Mining Company Of Goldfield have
been restored by the San Francisco
Stock Exchange. Three days 80 the
stocks were removed from the Boa ID
on account Of the alleged piece II
sharp dealing by the Jumbo's hoard
Of directors. but yesterday afternoon
the company made . satisfactory en-.
PLANTATION to the directors Of the stock
exchange and word came to Reno
at o'clock that the stock would be
handled today.
The local exchange has not yet
Learned what explanation was made
by the Jumbo people. They were
charged with having made O,000
dividend without giving new purchas-
ers Of stock an opportunity to pa.
ticipate. Gazette.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24

Antonio Reyes, a bad man from
Mexico, pointed pistol at Pat Hogan,
Reno saloon keeper, because he re-
fused him a drink, but Hogan knocked
the gun out of his hand with a club
before he could pull the enrigger.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
MONDAY NIGHTS PLAY.
4Plendld Production Of Dora Thorns e
be Presented.

OS OtGoSuSeOs
There could be nothing more At
ting in the way Of pleasure than .
theatre party ON Christmas night, and
thos3. who love the drama will be able
to thoroughly enjoy the performance
that is to be presented on Christmas
night. The play and the players come
with the highest of recommendations
while the novel, from which the play
is taken is probably the most thorough
ly known Of any.
The Kansas City Journal" says Of
Dora Thorne": II those who are
regular attendants of the ellis want to
enjoy melodrama that has much
that is of true dramatic worth and
given by company that brings out
the production in a most interesting
manner, they will do well to see
Dora Thorne" adapted from Miss
Clayss novel of the same name. The
piece has one tragic situation, the
murder of Lord Earl, which occurs
early in the play. But it is forgotten
in the events that crowd one another
and go to make up one of the best
constructed and interesting stories
that has been presented at the Gill;s
Take a melodramatic audience, espe-
cia1y a Sunday audience, and a play
that does not contin dozen thrills
in at least three acts. comes pretty
near losing attention. The play is
full of good lines that strikes home,
has lot of excellent business and the
| situations and climaxes are we'll
| brought out. Strange to say it dill
| not take any buzz-saw acts. or train
robberies or even the timely arrival
of a Hawkshaw to awaken the demon.
STATIONS of approval which were gen
erously given. The case and produc-
| ton are far above the average.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Special Announcement.

The Carson Stationery and Novelty
Company will make special feature
If the holiday trade. New goodss
ire coming in every day. We are
now receiving Haviland China, ex-
luisite Japanese Tea Sets, artistic
reco Pottery, Manicure Sets, Toilet
,Sts. Dolls of all kinds, fine cutlery,
Mechanical toys, Stationery Of all
.fnds school books. school supplies
md school furniture, and all the latest
nusic of the day. Our store is OPP
osite the postofice. Call and ex-
mine our goods. Your are welcomc.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
For Christmas.

Nothing could r. better for a1v
lember of the family than a pair
Z slippers such as are shown by Ed
burlington. They are made to At any
nehcer Of the family from the infant
p. Abs<a splendid selection of the
nest shoes that are manufacture l.
he presepts are useful and money
ell expended. Ask the prices they
re in keeping with the times.
Wizard is closing out his $4,000
ock at sacrifice. This is an op-
,rtunity for Christmas shoppers.
Drop in at Regans and the boys
i'll find a warm spot for you; noth-
g like 1t in cold weather.
Frank Backus is the Oldest man II
evada. He is lis years old and
lived in three centuries. having
en- born in 1890. He is still hale
d hearty.
we are selling three pounds Of mix.
nuts for so cents. all fresh and the
st. Davey 4 Maish.
Petaz6 I springmeyers. teams
4 turn about the block yesterday
! scattered few bundles OF hay.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
THE GOVERNORS sftugr.
He Manapes . Buslrs.ck Two sIrds
With One Shot.


With One Shot.
Governor Sparks, Secretary OF State
Douglass and Bud Barclay came OUT
from Carson ON Wednesday Of this
week on = quail hunting trip. They
found the sport pretty fair and basged
q large number of birds. The Gov
ernor, who 10 NOW interested In the
big Reno meat concern, which has
the contract to furnish the construct
ion crews Of the Western Pacific Rail-
way Company, was incidently looking
into the hay situation. He has pu--
chased between 900 and TOO tons II
hay from James Nichol at $3.50. we
understand. We are also informed
there there would likely be some sale
for Mason Valley hay In Reno II u
can be landed there for SIC per ton.
The hay would go north to feed the
stock employed on the new line of
railroad. County Times.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Methodist Xmas Tree.

The Methodist church will have its
Christmas tree and entertainment on
Monday evening at O'Clock An IL
teresti1g musical and literary pro-
gram is being prepared by the choir
and Sunday school
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Good Trade.

The merchants of this city all
agree that the holiday trade has
been above the standard Every
merchant in his line has made COOL
sales and the articles purchased for
the seasons trade has been disposed
Of at fair profits The Indications are
that a larger sum of money changed
hands this year than last 1t is a
good sign of the times.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Funeral Of John Stanton.

ton of Goldfield but formerly Of Car
son City took place from the reside1-
ce of his mother yesterday afternoon
The body was followed to sbe graN
by many friends including detat IL
ment of Spanish War Veterans, OK
which organization deceased was q
member
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-12-24
Christmas at the Nome.

This evening at the Orphans Home
the children will have a regulate IN
Christmas tree. Superintendent JOS
ephs has arranged Tor the biggest
time the Hone children ever had, as
the new building admits of better
preparation. The public is cordially
invited to make the occasion one uf
the utmost pleasure.