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Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
DAY AFTERNOON, MAY II. 1909
AGGRESSIVE EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE OF EastOn District Met at the
home of Presiding Elder Rooms in This
Town Last Wednesday Proceedings

A meeting of the Easton District
0uo-commlsslon on Aggressive Evan
gellsm was held in the home of Pre-.
siding Elder Rev. W. G. Koons in this
town last Wednesday and considera.
Die business was effected. There were
present. the following members of the
Commission: Revs. T. E. Martindale
W. u. Koons, W. L. White and Mr..
W. o. HOffecker. Rev. W. L.
white was made chairman and W. O..
Hottecker, secretary. The district was
divided into the following groups with
their respective chairmen: Group No.
l. Rev. G. W. Bounds, chairman: st.
Mlchaels, Bayside, Tilghman's S Island.
NeaVitt, Bozman and Royal Oak.
Group, No. 2. Rev. E. P. Roberts.
chairman: Easton, Trappe, Oxford.
Cordova, Hlllsboro and Wye. Group
No. 3. Rev. H. G.. Budd, chairman:
Centreville, Kent Island, Queenstown,
Church Hill, Sudlersville, Millington
and Burrsville. Group No. 4. Rev
W. L.. White, chairman: Chestertown.
Crumpton, Pomona, Rock Hall, Fair
lee and P1ney Neck. Group No. 5.
Rev. Robert Watt, chairman: Smyrna.
Cheswold, Clayton, Kenton and
Smyrna Circuit Group No. 6. Rev.
). 2. Shipman, chairman: Greensboro.
Ridgely, Henderson and Marydel.
Group No. Z. Rev. T. G. Smoot. chair
man: Galena, Still Pond, Cecilton,
Colt and Betterton. Group No. s.
Rev. A. W. Lightbourn. chairman:
Mlddletown, Townsend and Odessa.
Presiding Elder, Rev. W. G. Rooms.
was authorized to make an apportion-
ment among the various charges of the
District for the purchase of tent. and
other expenses of the work. The com.
mlttee recommended to all Sabbath
School superintendents and pastors on
the district, the importance of obsery-
ing Decision Day, and of individual
evangelistic effort; and suggest in this
connection the general use of the "Fel-
low Workers Covenant" The chair
man OF the groups were requested to
call together the pastors and one law
man from each charge in their groups
for consultation and prayer, and May
10th was suggested as the date.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
QUEER LIGHTNING FREAKS
WHILE FAMILY WAS OUT
RESIDENCE OF HENRY SCHAFER NRAp
RLACKBIRD STRUCK DURING STORM
house Was Closed and Family Was at Church
When Bolt Entered Side of House Tear.
Ing off the Weather Boarding

BLACKBIRD, May 16:-This vicinity
was visited by an electric storm ac
companied by downpour of rain Sun.
day and on Monday afternoon. While
the storms were more or less threaten
ing, the heavy rains were welcomed bv
the farmers. One severe bolt on Sun-
day afternoon coming very unexpect-
edly, frightened quite number. The
bolt ran down a clothes line in Mr.
Henry Schafer's yard, and followed If
to where it was fastened to the house
at either end tearing off at both places
quite number of weather boards
No one was in the house at the time
or something more serious might have
been the result. Mr.. H. Schafer and
family were at church and Mr.. Lewis
Schafer was outside with the stock.
DOVER, May 16:-During the storm
Sunday evening, lightning struck
the farmhouse of William A. Willis.
near Chestnut Grove schoolbouse
three miles distant and almost
totally wrecked it, but did not set
II on fire. The weather boarding
on one side of the house was com.
pletely torn away. exposing the up
stairs rooms and their contents. The
stairs and casing were completely torn
out, as we'll as the laths and plastering
from the walls. The carpets were torn
from the floors, but in no way injured.
Mrs. Willis, who is aged, was in the
act of coming down stairs, when the
bolt struck the house and was so
shocked that she was rendered uncon.
sclous, and was found in a rocking
chair some minutes afterward. Mr..
Willis was standing in his yard at the
time, holding spade, and while not
injured by the shock, he was for the
time rendered helpless. The light
ming after coursing through the house.
ran along a wire-fence and striking a
post not only tore it from its founda-
tlons, but tore it into splinters. A
horse in the stable near the house was
also shocked and in its efforts to get
out OF the stable cut deep cash in
one OF its nostrils. This is the second
time the house has been struck bv
lightning since Mr.. Willis has resided
there.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
WOMAN BRIDGETENDER ATFLEMINds
Levy Court of New Castle Appoints Mrs. Glib
bOus to Succeed Her Deceased Husband.


THoRoUaHFARE NECK, May 16:-The
funeral of Jacob @. Gibbons, the
Fleming's Landing bridgetender.
who died suddenly week ago Mon
day took place last Friday at 10. 30
O'Clock at Friendship church where
interment was made. Pastor Chand-
Ter assisted by Rev. j. W. Jones, of
Townsend, had charge of the services
which were largely attended. On mo-
ton OF Commissioner Scott at the ses-
sion of the Levy Court on Tuesday,
Mrs. Gibbons was elected to succeed
her husband as bridgetender and her
name was placed on the pay roll with
a salary of $500 year. Mrs. Gibbons
is the second woman who has been ap.
pointed bridgetender at Fleming's
Landing. In 1892 there was vacancy
at the bridge caused by the death of
bridgetender Higgins. By singular
coincidence on motion of Mr.. Scott,
Mrs. Higgins, the widow was ap-
pointed bridgetender and served the
post efficiently for a term of four years.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
LOCAL G. A. R. MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Post viii Be Given SPECIAL Sermon SUNDAY
May 18th BY DR.. Watt Decoration Dsy

Post viii Be Given SPECIAL Sermon SUNDAY
May 2Sth By DR.. Watt Decoration Dsv
General W. S. Hancock Post No %
u. A. r. preparing to observe Dec
Grafton Day, May the Both with appro-
pirate exercises. Ia compliance with
an established custom, the Post will
visit the different cemeteries in Smvrna
Tor the purpose of decorating the
graves of the deceased soldiers. The
grand army men are few in numbers
now and growing less with each suc-
ceedlng year. For this reason all old
soldiers are invited to join with the
Post IN carrying out the memorial ser
vices. On Sunday May the 2sth the
Post will attend divine Worship in As
bury M. E. Church and will be given
special sermon by the Rev. Robert
Watt ID. d. The grand army men will
meet at the Post Room and march to
the church. Services will begin at
10 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
DELIGHTFUL MAY PARTY AT BLAcKBIRD.
School Children Picnic ia the Camp Meeting
Woods aud Name Their king and Queen"

BIsckbird, May 16.-The children of
Blackhird Public School held a de-
lightful picnic in the Camp Meeting
Woods on Wednesday last. They ar
rived at the woods after dinner con-
veyed in two teams. The children
selected Marion McClaiu and Bla uch
M. Carey as their liking and Queen ,
After participating in all kinds of
games. they feasted to thier hearts
content on cake, lemonade, candy.
and peanuts. Those present were
Mollie, Susie, and Nora Watson,
Beulah, Ella, and Charles Buckson,
Edith, Florence and Fred Heiuold,
Georgia, Ethel and Viola FAIRIES,
Sadie Reed, Emma, Edna, Elsie, and
Blanche Carey, Ruth Reynolds, Harry
Lurty, Harry Whitlock, Jacob V. Hill,
W. S. Brockson, Marion McClain,
Willie Biles, Clarence and Stanley
johnson, Daniel White, Clarence
Pierson, and Kline G. Carey.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
WHOLE NO. 2,646.
COMING EPwORTH LEAGUE MUSICALE.
""' De ulven Thursday Evening Of Next Week
10 the Lecture Room OfAsburY NJ. E. Church.
Some Excellent Talent is Secured

oOme Excellent Talent is Secured.
The Epworth League of Asbury NJ
T. Church is preparing to give a musi.
Gale IN the lecture room of the cburcb
on Thursday evening next, Nav a5tb.
that promises to be one of the most en-
tertalnlng the League has ever given
In addition to our best local talent
Mrs. Robert Watt, chairman of the
social Committee of the League. who
nas the musicale in charge, has Sc
cured some fine Wilmington talent
MISS Marion Hukill of WILMINGTON or
accomplished reader, will take part in
the program and in addition to her
Miss May Willing, a soloist of consid-
cradle local reputation, of Wilmmotop
Is down for two numbers. Mrs. Wen
dell and Miss Helen Whelen. who re-
Gently moved to town will give their
hrst appearance at solo work before a
Smyrna audience. There will be no
admission charged but silver offer
ing will be taken, The program is as
follows: Selection by the orchestra.
Vocal solo by Mrs. Wendell; Instru.
mental trio by Margaret, Irving and
Carlton Walls; Recitation by Miss
Marion Hukill; piano solo by Miss
Arle Hynson; male quartette, ". O.
Hotfecker, J. E. Hoffecker. J. A. Hof.
fecker and L. NJ. Price; instrumental
duett by Misses Bertha Price and Lii.
liam Speakman; solo by Miss Nav Viii
ling; piano solo by Mrs. Coverdale.
recitation by Miss Marion Hukill; solo
by Miss MaIy Roberts; instrumental
trlc by Miss Margaret, Irving and
Carlton Walls; recitation by Miss
Marion Hukill, piano solo by Miss
Lillian Speakman; solo by Miss Helen
Whelen; piano solo by Miss Bertha
Price; solo by Miss May Willing; duet
by Messers L. NJ. Price and ]. e. Hof.
fecker; selection by orchestra.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
smYRNA's TURN FORTRAcHERs' INSTITUTE
Superintendent Carroll Selects Dates and Ar.
ranges PrOgram-PeOpIe of Smyrna Wantit.

Superintendent Carroll Selects Dates and Ar
ranges PrOgram-PeOpIe OfSmyrua Wantit.
County Superintendent Carroll has
fixed on November %, %, and "a as
the dates for holding the Kent County
Teachers Institute. The following
evening entertainments have been Sc
cured: The Lyric Glee Club and I'm
personators; DIR. Frank Dixon, lee.
turer; the Ernest Gamble Recital Com.
pany. The day lecturers have not
been fixed upon, but Prof. Carroll saws
they will be the best obtainable. The
place for holding the Kent County in
stitute has not been decided upon but
it is contended that Smyrna is entitled
to 1t this year mas much as Dover had
1t last year. The people of Smyrna
supported the Teachers institute for
years when Dover did not have a sui
table Opera House and because Dover
has nice and modern entertainment
hall now, is no reason why the Teach
ers' Institute should never be held in
Smyrna again. Smyrna has just as
much claim on the Institute as Dover
and it is only right it should share
with Dover in the entertainment. The
people of Smyrna are expecting Su.
perintendent Carroll to bring the In
stltute here next season and they will
no doubt give him as strong financial
support as they have done in the past.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
POLICEMEN PRESERVING ORDER IN SMYRNA
Fifteen Arrests Made the Past Week-A Deter.
mined Effort to Stop DisOrderIy Conduct


mined Effort to Stop DisOrderIy Conduct.
The complaints which have been
lodged with the Council and the Police
Department of town over the disor.
derlY conduct on the streets has
caused more or less activity in police
circles and a determined effort has
been started to break up all cases of
disorder and lawlesness that comes to
their notice. Chief-of Police Turner
made oyer fifteen arrests among
the colored people last week before
the complaints were made and is
still on the lookout for those who
make a practice of breaking the peace.
Loafng and carousing on street COR
ners and using vile and unbecoming
language has been the principle offense
and Chief-of-Police Turner and his as
sistants mean to bring all such cases of
misconduct under the ban of the law.
With this end in view Alderman Grow
and Chief Turner are especially de-
sirous of having the cooperation of the
citizens and any offense reported or
information given leading to their ar
rest will be greatly appreciated. The
police are ready and willing to be sum
moned at all times.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17

Front of Business Properties Improved.
George W. Turner butcher and the E.
@. FAIRIES Hardware, have placed an
iron awning in front of their places Of
business
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
CONFIRMATION SERVICES AT ST. PETERS.

VIII be Administered Sunday Morning by the
Right Re .F.Adams Bishop of EastOn Diocese
z Rt. Rev. William F. Adams, D.
D., u. @. L., Bishop of the Diocese of
Easton, will visit st. Peters Church
on Sunday morning next to admins
ter the Rite of Confirmation. The
service will be at 10. 80 and the Bishop
will preach. The following candidates
will be confirmed: Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
iel @. Bailey, George William Boehm-
Ter, Eleanor Sprusnce, Ethel Grieves,
Agnes Wick, Marguerite Riley, Daisy
Seimes, Margaret Klementzer. Harry
Grieves.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
BICYcLIST COLLIDES WITH TEAM OF MULES
And Then There Was Trouble For Clifford
Ross Young Beginner and His New Wheel

CHEswoLD, May 16:-Delighted with
a new bicycle which came by express
last week, Clifford Ross, the II year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ross,
left the railroad station inhigh glee and
was soon trying his skill as learner.
A few minutes time however found
him up against mule team on the
street in wild fashion. The mules flew
back quickly then rushed forward,
which caught the bicycle rendering it
unfit for service until a new wheel
could be obtained. Even though Cliff
ford's escape was most fortunate he
was badly frightened for time but at
this writing can ride all around mule
teams.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
Supposed Mad.Dos Killed a, massey's Shops

A dog supposed to have been affected
with the rabies was acting strangely
in the rear of O. r. Massey's black
smith shop this morning but before
it did any harm was killed by Charles
FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-17
BLAcKBRD SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS
Election Held Sunday Afternoon and Theodore
Ferguson Was Elected Superintendent

Aa~SdSn h~se OoueAy auu AHcOuOTc
Ferguson Was Elected Superintendent.
BIsckblrd May 16:-Tbe annual cleo
tion of officers of Blackbird Sunday
School was held on Sunday afternoon
after the session of Sunday School.
The following are the oficers:-
Superintendent, Mr.. Theodore Fer
guson; Assistant Superintendent,
Mr.. s. j, Brockson; Treasurer and
Secretary, Mr.. John Beth; Mis-
sionary Secretary and Treasurer,
MIR. George @ Heinold; Superinten-
dent of Home Department, Mrs. Anna
Fortner; Organist, Miss Martha Fer
guson; Assistant Organist, Miss r.
Clara Records.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03

. O'CLOCK.
YALE and
PRINCETON
met TODAY

New Haven. Conn, June 3.-Yale and
Prlnca,ton viii meet on the baseball dia-
mond this afternoon for the first OF the
series OF three games played annually
betwesnN these two institutions
This game marks for Yale the begin
ming OF the contests for.the college base
ball championship and the heavy advance
sale OF tickets reiscbodNthe interest taken
In II by the undergraduates and other
supporters Of the Ysue, team. Princeton
undergraduates and friends were also
largely represented. Many Princeton men
arrived IN town during the morning and
maid a visit 10 the Princeton team head
quarters at Morris Cove before going TO
Yale field.
Early afternoon ira 'hs brought many
many more. For the ibrst time this sea
son the Yale undergraduates who make
up the cheering section were prepared
with a repertoire OF new songs specially
composed and attunsh 10 popular airs
and II was expected that the occasion
would be a lively one vocally on both
sides Of the field.
The batting ordersof the teams was
as Follows:
Yale-Barnes. c. f.; OBrien. s. s.; Kin
ney. 3b. Cote. l. T.. Huiskamp, r. e.;
Bowman. H.; Camp. ,2b.; Chaplin, C.;
Jackson. p.
Princeton-Reid. . 81 Helm. C. T.;
Wells. 2b Mclean. 3D.; Cooney. c.. For
,sythe. /. f.. Bard. lb: Byram, p.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03
A $4,000
VERDICT
SET ASIDE

verdict OF $1,000. awarded Elizabeth
Mcdonald. Administrative on the estate
OF John A. Mcdonald. in her suit against
the J. W. Bishop company. has been set
aside by the appellate division OF the
supreme court. in rescript handed
down today the court holds: "The pre-
ponderance OF the evidence presented
upon the record shows that the column
which fell and caused the death OF the
paifdr intestate was erected and
braced by the decedent or his fellow ser
wants, and that no instructions as 10 the
number OF braces or the number OF cleats
thereon, or the manner in which they
were fastened to the floor were given by
any superior In authority This being
so. the dangerous situation complained
Of was their own creation and the de-
feudAnt calnot be held liable therefore.
Again. the testimony is undisputed
that death ensued I'm a few moments
after the accident. and the record shows
that the Jury At the close of the trial on
Dec. 10th were locked in TO return a
sealed verdict and that on Dec. 11th
a sealed verdict was returned for the sum
OF 5000. IL is quite apparent that this
verdict must have been compromise
verdict and that some OF tho jurors. at
least. cannot have been convinced that
the defendant was liable for the death
in question, since II such liability exists,
this amount is wholly inadequate as dam
ages for the loss OF life of a man OF the
age Of 40 years and earning Sl2 per week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03
FINE ~ CIAA.

With the exception OF small gains in
Amalgamated Copper and Metropolitan
Street Railway opening prices In the
New York stock market today were lower
throughout on a limited volume OF busi-
ness. United States steel preferred de-
cljned IA and st. Paul and Union Pacific
led the decline in the railroad list. the
former losing about a point and the latter
large fraction. Smelling also declined
large fraction.
Progress downward terminated when an
acute demand arose for Reading. This
was supplemented by large orders for ST.
Paul. Union Pacific, Amalgamated Cop
per. The United States Steel stocks and
the local traction stocks and the trad
ing for while was quite spirited After
the market had been carried we'll above
yesterdays closing the demand became
less urgent and prices fell off fraction.
Prices were let back 10 last nights
level or below In anticipation OF the poor
bank statement. Amalgamated Copper
was pushed up 10 s3A, and the market
hardened slightly in sympathy. The
closing was dull and rather irregular
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03
ENJOYABLE RECITAL BY THE
PUPILS OF PROF. TESSIER

An enjoyable recital was given last
evening at Crescent hall. SIS Westminster
street by the pupils OF Prof. Tessier OF
this city.
In spite OF the inclemency OF the
weather more than 800 persons responded
20 Invitations sent TO them.
The recital opened by piano solo by
Prof. Tessier. which was heartily ap-
plauded. Mr. John Bashaw presented
the professor with a beautiful bunch OF
roses IN Behalf OF his pupils. Miss Ethel
l.. Lindsay rendered The Witches Dance
In beautiful manner and upon encore
played an impromtu selection.
Miss Louise Remington, vocal solo, by
Ardite TO the accompaniment of Miss
Gabrielle Remington, Miss Remington
was heartily applauded for her voice has
wide range and under perfect control
Miss Stella Burlingame. a piano solo.
Meadow Pink and was Obliged To bow
nrr THINKS ar me repeated applause.
The next number was rendered by Miss
Gabrielle Remington. six years OF age. and
considering her tender years she played
"A difficult solo In a very pleasing manner
and was presented with two beautiful
bOpuets OF flowers
Miss Edna Stuart rendered a vocal solo
very creditahly and was the happy re-
cipient OF a large bunch of roses.
Miss Sarah Marcus was applauded as
she feelngly rendered "Bubling Spring
Mrs Joseph Germaine Of Woonsocket,
niece OF Prof. Tessier, rendered a piano
solo by Leybach i'm a masterful manner
and at the close was presented with
flowers.
Miss i.outs Remington sang Bright
Star OF Love" by Remhandi. which was
fully appreciated by the audience. The
next number was a piano duet by Mrs.
John Bashaw and Miss May Cooney
which brought down the house. these
ladies we're presented with beautiful
flowers by admiring friends,
Miss Bessie Harrison rendered a piano
solo Marches des Tombours' in n very
Creditable manner.
Miss Lydia T.. Murry gave piano solo
Grand Gallup de Concert" by kettereo
and was followed by Miss Louise Reming
ton in vocal solo, Jeanne dare" Gin
French.
The last number but by no means the
least was plano solo, 'Fantasie, by Miss
Ethel l.. Lindsay who rendered this diff
ficult music I'm an excellent manner
Professor Tessier held n reception at
the close OF the recital and was heartily
thanked for the evenings entertainment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03
WOMAN PASSENGER
JUMPS FROM STEAMER

Boston, June 3.-The ,officers OF the
Eastern Steamship company's steamer
Bav state. (which arrived there today from
Portland. report that woman. supposed
20 have been Mrs. Anns Thompson Of
Portland. was missing from her state
room when one OF the employees opened
the room after the arrival OF the boat
here.
II Is supposed that the 'woman jumped
overheard some time last night.
The officers OF the steamer believe that
the woman leaped into the sea from the
window OF hsT room. which was on the
outside 90 the steamer.
The door OF the womsn's room was
locked on the inside and on one Of the
berths was a handbag and n cap. the
former containing papers by which the
police make cat that her name Is
Thompson. Tine woman was about 25
years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03

duet Of roses 10 the duchess Then the
chief burgomaster I'm his robes stepped
forward and read n brief address of well
come
The duchess thanked the burgomaster
In a few words and the procession began
TO move again. the art>lers at the other
end OF Unterderinden firing II guns.
Little girls threw fresh roses under the
horses feet as the duchess went on her
way down the alley OF lime trees. the
masses OF people coveS ng even the roofs.
waving tiny flags and handkerchiefs and
cheering The masters OF trades and
their apprentices were ranked on either
side. the fish dealers with nets and tri-
dents, the chimney sweeps with brooms
and the ba asket.
AMERICANS At PAGEANT.
Every vantage point overlooking TN
terderlinden had been occupied for hours.
The French ambassador invited his col
leagues and their families 90 see the spec
tacle from the French embassy near the
Brandenberger gate
The American ambassador MIR Tower
and Mrs. Tower the British ambassador.
Sir Frank G. Lascele, and Gen. De la
Lroix and the other members OF the
French embassy extraordinary were in
the party. The American embassy staff
were ~ the embassy Offices or me TN
terderlinden. The Grand Duke Michael.
brother OF Emperor Nicholas. with a
gltterng encourage including the Russian
ambassador. Count Won Austen Sacken,
saw the procession from the balcony Of
the Russian embassy. while on the Hotel
Bristol balcony, next door were Prince
and Princess Arisugawa of Japan, repre-
scnting the Japanese emperor and en-
press, attended hy 30 or 40 OF their COM
patriots
The pageant started al o'clock and had
disappeared at 5:45 p. m. through one OF
the arched doorways OF the palace. on
tho other side I'm the inner courtyard. the
emperor the crown prince Prince Henry
OF Prussia and other members OF the Inn
perial family, attended by tho ministers
OF state and number Of generals and
admirals. received the duchess
SIGNED MARRIAGE CONTRACT.
She went with the members OF tho i'm
perial family TO the room OF the electors.
so called. and with the crown prince
wards the members of tho two families
dined together.
Ambassador Tower who was accredited
by cable as special ambassador of the
United states at the wedding. was re-
ceived by the emperor az 10 o'clock this
morning.
Mr. Tower presented tho congratulations
OF tho president OF people OF the United
States on the marriage OF the crown
prince.
The special representatives of other
countries were also received In audience
by the emperor during tho forenoon.
The Chinese minister brought the om-
peror the fclicitations " tho Chinese gov
mt etnhlazoncd on parchment. tied
with yellow silk.