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The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-16
LONE RoeBER IN MISSOURI
Heavily Armed Masked Man Goes
Throuuh SIeeper on Train,

UFou9H S'ccpeT WI ''d'Hs
Kansas City, Nov. 10.-A lone rob.
Der, heavily masked, boarded the rear
sleeper of the eastbound California
limited on the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific, between Slater and Glas.
gov, robbed three passengers and es.
capped in the darkness. According to
the local officers of the Pullman com.
pany, the robber secured but sos. The
robber, who Is described as being tall
and wearing a black overcoat and a
mask, boarded the sleeper at Slater.
When the train had gained head
way he entered the sleeper and en-.
countered l.. s. Pearson, Pullman con.
ductor; G.. w. Roller, a flagman, and
r. Wood, a negro porter, all OF Chicago
Leveling two revolvers at the train
men. the robber commanded them to
proceed ahead Of him and wake up the
passengers. AS his command was car.
ried out, the robber, forcing the con.
ductor, porter and fiagman ahead oil
him, secured what booty he could in
his hurried march through the car.
When he had reached the front n OF
the car he started for the second Pull
man. The porter, however, a man.
aged to get far enough ahead OF the
others to make a dash for the second
car and slammed and locked the door
in the face of the robber. The train
then was at a point about one mile
east of Glasgow. Realizing. that he
could proceed no further with his
work, the robber pulled the air rope.
While the train was slackening Its
speed he jumped off and disappeared
in the darkness.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-16
INFLAMMAToRY RHEUMATISM CURED IN
anAYS

Morton L. Hill. of Lebanon Ind. says; my
muscle and Joint; her suffering was terrible
aud her body and face were swollen almost be
yond recognition; had been in bed six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received no
benefit until she tried the Mystic Cure fol-
Rheumatism. 1t gave immediate relief and
she was able to walk about In three days. 1 an
sure IL saved her life" Sold by ii. e. Grice
Druggist. Red Cloud.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-16
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, blind, bleeding, protruding
piles. Druggists are authorized to
refund money if Pazo Ointment fails
to cure in 6 to IA days, so cents.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
MORE TELEPHONES TO SMYRNA EXCHANGE
Linemeu of the Diamond State Telephone Co.
Making Ready to Add Five New Subscribers.

The Diamond State Telephone Comp
pany have had their linemen working
in this vicinity this week preparatory
to adding five new subscribers to the
Smyrna Exchange. When these are
added Smyrna will have 126 sub
scribers. With continuous service,
day, night and Sundays. Smyrna ex-
change is proving popular and is max
ing slow but steady growth. The
five new phones which are being in
stalled are: The Smyrna House, the
residence of Frank McCawley, super
intendent of Glenwood and Odd Eel
lows Cemeteries. the residence of Mrs.
Sadie Farrell in Smyrna, the Adams
Express Office at Clayton and the re-
sidence of Henry Mason, the piano
tuner, at Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
DUCK CREEK HUNDRED VOTE
NOT REGISTERED BY HALF
THIRD REGISTRATION DAY IN SMYRNA
SHOWS CONTINUED LACK OF INTEREST.
Leaders of Both Parties Must Put on Total of
53S Names on October 2Olh, Last Day, TO
Equal The Vote al Last Election.

Saturday, the Third Registration
Day in Duck Creek Hundred was
characterized by the same general
apathy and lack of interest as was man
ifested on the previous registration
days. Indications now point to a small
vote in this district. Last Saturday
Registrar George w. Cunning of the
Eastern side qualified 1874, total of
$50 for the three days. On the Western
side Registrar John E. Phillips, Jr.,
put on 1876 names, total of 267 for his
district. This makes total for Duck
Creek Hundred of 517 qualified voters,
237 names short of the corresponding
day two years ago. These figures
mean that considerable hustling will
have to be done to get the full vote
registered, October Goth will be the
last opportunity for voters to qualify.
Two years ago the full registration
totaled ,045 names, aud this will mean
that 536 must yet register to bring the
list up to the vote of 1904. Our local
politicians hardly expect to make up
the deficiency and pnless unforeseen
conditions arise the vote will be COM
paratively small. The reason for this
cannct be explained unless it be from
the fact that two years ago was a pres
idential year and there was more en-
thusiasm.. There are considerable
number, however, who object to the
dollar registration fee and seem to be
willing to forego the privilege of vot-
ing rather than spend the dollar. The
Republicans claim to be ahead in
Duck Greek Hundred.
The registration in Wilmington Sat-
urday was very light, the total num-
Der of voters who qualified on that
day being 1,641, as compared with the
registration of 2,649 on the fourth reg
istrstion day of 1904 The total regis
tration for the four days of 1906 is
$3.50, which is 2, ,55S less than in 1904,
when the registration for the first four
days was 10, 1897. From all parts of the
/ State the registration is correspond
ingly low and like Smyrna there will
have to be some hustling to get the
voters qualified.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
RAYMOND'S CHURCH NEAR
LEIPSIC 115 YEARS OLD
SUNDAY A "RED LETTER. DAY WITH AP-
PROPRIATE ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES.
Sermon Preached by the Rev. L. E. Barrett Of
Dover-Large Crowds Attend and See
Church Indebtedness Liquidated.

Sunday was "Red Letter" Day at
Raymond's NJ. E. Charch, situated in
Raymond's Neck between Smyrna and
Leipsic. The event marked the 115th
anniversary of the Church and the
large congregation joined in the iubi
lee. Many were present from Smyrna
and the surrounding country. The
church edifice was built by Methodist
emigrants, who came to Delaware in
1891 and though remOdled and made
more modern in the years that inter.
vened, some of the original building
still remains intact. The anniversary
sermon was preached by Rev. L. E.
Barrett, D. D., pastor of Wesley
Church. Dover. In his strong and Wig
orous sermon he urged them to do
three things: "Get right with God,
keep out of debt, and keep mp the
beautiful appearance of the churon,
which must have meant great sacri-
fees and liberalty of spirit on the part
of the little band of worshipers and
builders who erected it 115 years ago.
If they could demonstrate such a
Cody desire to worship and do rever-
ence to the Most High in His own
house, how little it is our duty on our
part to at least keep up the beauty and
preservation of the building. Religion
is not much of a sacrifice to us in these
days, with our happy homes, well-filled
pantries and we'll dressed people. In
those days, however. they thought
nothing too good to give to God and
He had first choice instead of last
chance. The pastor exhorted the
people to make the sacrifice of the little
things they were cllnging to in the
world and which held them from full
surrender to God and an enjoyment of
the good things in His storehouse.
Let US climb up from gloom and
stand with both feet upon his promises
and live in the enjoyment of the full
ness of His favor" The most remark
able incident occurred later in the day
when the pastor, Rev S.H Stephenson
assisted by the Rev. J., t. Van Burka-
low, pastor of the church forty-seven
years ago, were collecting to pay of
the improvement debt. All but 81 had
been raised, but the 81 was not forth
coming from those present. Presently
Trustee John Gooden, who had gone
out, unknown to Ehe trustees, entered
and handed over $27.5 in cash which
he had collected, and the money was
handed over to Treasurer John Garri-
son. 1t was al enjoyable day through
out.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
COUNCIL IN SESSION FRIDAY NIGHT,
No Business of Any Importance Transacted
Complaint Made Against Street Sprinkler
and Referred to Sprinkler Committee

Smyrna Town Council met in session
Friday evening but had very little bus
mess to transact. Most of the time was
taken up in general discussion over
the streets and the public sprinkler.
In the latter much criticism was made
for the reason that the street sprink-
ling was not as thoroughly done as at
the start and considerable complaint
was being made by residents as we'll
as business men that the streets were
frequently dusty. Council talked the
matter over more or less earnestly.
Chairman Thornley, of the SprinkIing
Committee was not present but the
matter was referred to the Committee
to regulate the sprinkler as they
thought best. 1t is hardly probable
that the sprinkler will be used more
han six weeks longer. This brought
up the question of housing the ma
chine for the winter. Mr.. Stockly was
in favor of tearing down the Pest
Houses and using the boards for build
ing a shed either in the town lot back
of the Opera House or at the Electric
Light Plant. Others were in favor of
renting a place more conveniently To-
Gated. This matter was also left with
the Committee on Sprinkler. Chair
man Robinson reported that the work
of pavement repairs were progressing
There was stoppage in the sewer on
West Commerce Street and the water
was backed into Councilman Thorn
ley's cellar. Mr.. Robinson said he Sc
cured Mr.. George W. Taylor to find
the trouble which is believed to have
been caused by the roots of the silver
maple trees in that vicinity MIR.
Stockly asked that the cutters on both
sides of East Street near Odd Fellows
(colored) Hall be dug out and the
street graded. One side had already
been done. The matter was approved
and turned over to the Street Commit
tee. Claims amounting to $3.50. 09 were
paid. Alderman Grow reported the
collections of his office for the month
of August $500.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
TOMATOES BRING z6 CENTS AT DOVER
A Week ago They Sold as Low as Cents a
Basker, but High Prices Will not Last.

Says the Dover State News. .-Toma-
toes, which became a glut upon the
markets last week and were sold as
low as five cents the half bushel bas-
ket, went quickly back to normal,
Monday, and Tuesday they We're SELL
ing as fast as they could be picked and
marketed for twenty-six cents the bas-
ket. The farmers and growers quickly
recouped their losses, but became
mournful again when it was realized
that the cold nights had depleted their
crops and the harvest will not last
another week.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
BISHOP COLEMAN RETURNS FROM TRAMP.
Venerable Dignltsry Returns From His Annual
Pedestrian Tour Walking zl0 Miles.

Bronzed and in excellent health,
Bishop Leighton Coleman of the Epis
copal Diocese of Delaware, returned
Monday from ten days pedestrian
tour through the mountainous section
of Western Pennsylvania and Mary
land. The Bishop goes on the tramp
ing tours annually and travels incog-
nito, seeking meals and shelter where
ever he can get them. During his
tramp he covered 210 miles. "Walk-
210 miles in ten days is pretty good
record for. seventy. year-old man, )"
said the Bishop. ST am refreshed and
withstood the tramp as we'll as / did
when was 30 years DID,"
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
BLAcKBIRD W. c. T. U. ELECTS OFFICERS.
Mrs. Frances Buckson Elected President of
Union-Mrs. Ferguson Elected Delegate.

BLAcKBIRD, Sept. 18:-At the meet
ing Tuesday evening Sept. 18th, 1906.
of the W. @. Il. o., the annual election
of officers took place with the following
result: President, Mrs. Frances Buck
son; Vice president, Mrs. William Fort
ner; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
Theodore Fergus on; Recording Secre-
tary, Miss Ethel Fenemore; Treasurer,
Miss Jennie Johnson. Mrs. Theo-
dore Ferguson was elected a del
egate to go to the State Convention to
be held in Union M. E. .Church, Will
mington, Sept. 27th, 2Sth, Goth and
Both.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
CLICK DEPOSED FROM HEAD
SMYRNA TROLLEY COMPANY
DIRECTORS MEET AND DECLARE HIS OFFICE
AS PRESIDENT OF COMPANY VACANT.
Supervising Chief Engineer Y. W. Eudean Au-
thorized to Negotiate For the Financing
and Construction of Trolley System.

The Directors of the Smyrna, Kent
County and Delaware Bay Traction
Company held meeting last Thurs
day evening, September the 18th, and
they resolved that as Mr.. Ulysses G.
Click, who came to Smyrna some
twelve months ago to promote and
finance the above Company, has shown
such laxity and want of ability in
financing the enterprise, that his office
as President of the Company be de-
clared vacant, and notice to this effect
was duly sent to him at Wilmington.
Mr.. John W. Endean, who came to
Smyrna on July the 18th last, to act
in the capacity of Supervising Chief
Engineer and General Manager of the
Company has been authorized by the
Directors to negotiate for the financing
and construction of through system
of trolley lines from Delaware City
throughout the State to Rehrboth.
With this end in view, Mr.. Endean
left Smyrna on Monday, September
the 10th for New York, and got in
touch with a strong financial firm in
Wall Street, and he has progressed so
far that the attorneys for the firm ar
now in possession of all the papers in
connection with the proposed scheme.
At an early date the Wall Street
institution will give their decision in
the matter; and, from the present out.
look, there is every indication that
they will take up all the Company
bonds, and will furnish all the capital
necessary to build the line throughout
the State. The former intention OF
building the line from Clayton tc
Woodland Beach will be carried out ii
connection with the scheme. 1t is also
proposed that the Company will seek
measures to enable them to light the
districts through which the lines will
pass, and establish a commercial cir
cult for the supply of electric power fol
isolated motors, for the use of farmers
contiguous to the lines. The name OF
the Company will probably be altered
so as to embrace the entire system
within the scope of its new incorpora-
ton. In whatever event Smyrna will
continue to be the headquarters of the
system.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
SHAFT PENETRATEs KENTON MANS SIDE.
Walter Melvin, Prosperous Farmer, Meets
With Accident Trying to Stop Runaway.

KENToN, Sept. 1S:-Walter Melvin,
a prosperous young farmer. residing
near town, had quite serious accident
last week. His wife was returning
from Smyrna when she came in con-
tact with an automobile. Her horse
did not seem frightened in meeting the
machine but as she got past it COM
menced running and ran until it
reached home. Mr.. Melyin ran out in
the lane to catch the animal, aud as he
did so the horse gave a sudden jerk
and the shaft penetrated his left side
to depth of about three inches, be-
sides receiving bruises and other in
iuries. Mr., Melvin is doing as we'll as
can be expected, but cannot as yet tell
how serious the accident might be.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
REV. q. W. BURKE BUYS HOME IN SMYRNA
Purchases of L. Irving Handy His Residence
now ln Tenure of Mrs. S. A. Lloyd.

Rev. George w. Burke, pastor of the
Hockessin M. E. Church was in town
the other day and later closed deal
with L. Irving Handy, Esq, of New
ark for his property in Smyrna now
in tenure of Mrs. S. A. Lloyd. The
dwelling, which is a cozy home, is
situated at the corner of Commerce
and East street. Rev. Burke pur-
chased it at this time for investment
and intends in the course of two or
three years at which time he expects to
retire from active ministry, to make
Smyrna his home and will occupy the
property he has just purchased. The
consideration, it is said, was 81, 500.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
ST. PETERS GOES BACK TO OLD SCHEDULE
Summer Schedule Which Has Been In Effect
Has been Changed by Rev. G. V. GiIreath.

summer schedule which mas Been In Effect
Has been Changed by Rev. G. V. Gllreath.
The return of Rev. G. Valerie Gill
reath rector of st. Peters Church from
his extended vacation, has brought
about change in the hour of holding
services. The summer schedule which
has been in effect was changed Sunday
to the regular hours as follows: 7.3O
a. M, Holy Eucharist; 10 30 a. M,
Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon;
2.3O p. M, Sunday School; and 7.3O p.
M, Evening Prayer. The Church Aid
and Rectory Society and Choir Guild
which have been taking long summer
recess, haye resumed their meetings
and the work of the Parish will be
pushed forward with vigor. Next Fri
day will be Saint Matthew the Evange-
lists Day when early services will be
held at 7.30 o'clock in the morning and
evening prayer and choir rehears sal in
the evening.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
MRS. WATERS OF TAYLORs BRIDGE DEAD.
Passed Away Last Evening at the Home of Her
Son Wilbur S. Waters In her 6Sth Year.

OOh Os NotSto III uSt VOtu
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Waters widow
of the late Thomas Waters died at $50
o'clock last evening at the home of her
son Wilbur s. Waters near Taylors
Bridge. She had been sick about five
months and death was due to a heart
attack following a complication of
diseases. She was in her 6Sth year.
Deceased who was formerly Miss Anna
Elizabeth Turner, was born in Eng
land and came to this country shortly
after reaching her majority. She was
married soon after to Mr.. Thomas
Waters a prominent farmer of near
Kirkwood. After the death of her hus-
band nine years ago she took up resi-
dence with her son Wilbur S. Waters
now tenanting the Armstrong Farm
near Taylor's Bridge. Besides her
son Wilbur, she is survived by Mrs.
Kate Ransch of near Sassafras and Mr..
Robert E. Waters of Townsend. Fun
eral services will be held at her late
residence tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock and interment will take place
at Forest Cemetery, Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
HARVEST HOME ATAsBURY M. e. CHURCH.
Miss Willing COutrsIto From Wilmington to
Assist Ia the slc-3eneyo lent Envelopes.

Miss Willing COntralto From Wilmington TO
Assist Ia the muslc-8eneyole lent Envelopes.
Sunday will be the annual Harvest
Home Day at old Asbury. The church
will be decorated with fruits and vege-
tables representing the season. There
will be special music by the choir both
morning and evening, and Miss Willing
leading contralto from Wilmington,
will assist the choir. Miss Willing de-
lighted those who heard her upon the
occasion of her last visit and all are in
vited to hear her again. The pastor
will preach a special sermon appro-
pirate to the occasion. 1t is earnestly
desired that all return the Harvest
Home envelopes on this day. The
following is the order of service:
Hymn, "Come Ye Thankful Peoples"
Creed; Prayer; Anthem; Psalter and
Gloria; Church Offering and Announce
ments; Solo, Miss Willing; Sermon; !;
Solo, Miss Willing; Closing Hymn and
Dismissal. In the evening the male
quartette will render "Lead Kindly
Light" and Miss Willing will sing.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
JOKERS RANG BELL ON STRAW HATS.
Called Time on Several 10 Wilmington, But 10
Smyrna They Are Worn Until Cold Weather

Saturday by long established GUS
tom, was the last day for straw hats
and many boys who knew the season
had come to an end made life miser-
able for wearers of straw headgear.
This was true on Market Street, Will
mington, Saturday night. Unsuspect-
ing victims of the jokers would sud-
denly be surrounded by a crowd of
young fellows with bells who vlgor-
ously rang the bells on the 'straws."
One man carrying derby, just bought
perceived the drift of things and
promptly unwrapped the sid" and
put it on in place of the straw he was
wearing. He was loudly applauded
for his action. Any old time between
warm and cold weather is the prevail
ing custom in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
DEMOCRATS HONOR BLACKBIRD MAN
Theodore FergusOuReceives the Nomination for
Register in Chancery at the New Castle
County Democratic Convention.

New Castle county Democrats on
Saturday held convention in German
Hall Wilmington, to supplement nomi.
nations made at the polls the Saturday
previous, and complete the county
ticket. The men nominated were:
Recorder of Deeds-Mathew d. Muir
ply, Wilmington; Register of Wills
Francis d. Baldwin, Hockessin; Regi-
ster in Chancery-Theodore Ferguson,
Blackbird. In the contest for the
office of Clerk Of the Orphans Court
and Register in Chancery, Theodore
Ferguson, son of Colen Ferguson of
Blackbird, defeated Baldwin Springer,
of Wilmington, on the second ballot
by vote of 40 to 80. Robert G.. Har-
man moved the nomination be made
unanimous, The first ballot was a tie
each receiving 35. The office Is a
good one, and Mr. Ferguson has
many friends in this vicinity who
would like to see him elected.
The surprise of the convention was
sprung when Thomas F. McEvjlly
placed in nomination Matthew d.
Murphy as Recorder of Deeds, while
the majority of the delegates were not
expecting this move it was apparent
to the leaders shortly after the conven-
ton was called to order that the Muir
ply boom had assumed such proper
tions that it would be impossible to
stem the tide and he was easily nomi-
mated over Jesse X. Baylis aud Will
liam l.. Hamann, although the latter
had been slated for the place. The
boom for Murphy, who had not an
nounced himself as a candidate, was
the result of the withdrawal of John T..
Dickey from the race, his delegates
being persuaded to throw their votes
to Murphy. Willard S. Meredith
placed the name ofWilliam L. Hamann
in nomination. while William B. Carter
placed the name of Jesse K. Baylis be-
fore the convention. Dr. Francis L,
Springer, of Newport, was placed in
nomination by W. W. Knowles. The
ballot resulted in Murphy receiving A
votes; Springer II; Hamann, and
Baylis 8. The nomination was made
unanimous. An exciting contest,
which resulted in the winner receiving
bare majority of two votes in total
of seventy, was in the contest for
Register of Wills between Francis D.
Baldwin of Mill Greek hundred and
Artemas Smith of New Castle hundred.
The ballot resulted in Baldwin receiv-
ing 36 and Smith "a votes. County
Chairman Charles d. Bird called the
meeting to order, and he was promptly
named as permanent chairman of the
meeting, while J. Oakford Lambson
was named as secretary and elected,
Chairman Bird after calling the meet
ing to order named j. Harvey White.
man Judge, with William NJ. Connolly
aud J. j. Mullin, tellers and Charles
H. Ten Weeges, clerk.
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
SENATOR CONNER SUES FOR WAGES.
Prominent FELTON, Politician Brings Maudamcs
Proceedings for l3 Days Pay at the Extra
Session Of the Delaware Legislature.


James M. Satterfeld, attorney, act
ing in the name of Alvan B. Conner, q
senator in the Senate of Delaware. and
the president protempore of that body,
will today bring suit in mandamus
proceedings against Thomas n. Raw
Inns, treasurer of the State of Della
ware, for the recovery of $7S, salary,
alleged to be due Senator Conner for
services to the State in the recent ex-
traordinary session of the Legislature,
which began in May. At the same
time, Attorney Satterfield will bring a
similar suit against the same defendant
as State Treasurer, for the recovery of
$75 alleged to be due j Edward Goslee
secretary of the Senate of Delaware.
for services as said secretary in the ex-
traordinary session. The recent ex-
traordinary session consumed thirteen
working days, not counting the Satur-
days or Sundays, although the mem
bers were not sitting but five of these
days, having adjourned over for more
than week. They laid claim, how
ever, to thirteen days pay at $5 a day
(the presiding officers receiving So per
day, and so passed a resolution to
that effect in each house, which did
not require the signature of the COVER
nor. State Treasurer Rawl1ns refuse d
the payment on the ground that the
Legislators could not claim thirteen
days pay for five days of service. If
Conner now wins his suit, all the leg
islators will be paid accordingly, and
if Goslee wins, all the attaches will be
paid
Smyrna times., 1906-09-19
CHHSwOLD W. c. T.U. ELECT OFFICERS
Held Their Annual Election Yesterday aud
Name Mrs. j. H. Anderson President.

CHEswoLD, Sept. 1S:-The Woman g
Christian Temperance Union, at its
annual meeting yesterday elected these
officers. President, Mrs. J. 81. An
derson; Vice President, Mrs. Caleb
Boggs; Second Vice President, Mrs.
w. S. Cantwell; Corresponding Secre-
tary, Mrs. F. A. Bunker; Recording
Secretary, Mrs. Myers Casson; Treas
urer, Mrs M. j. Smith; Organist, Mrs.
P. M. Money; Superintendent OF
Flower Mission, Mrs. Mary Catterson.