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Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
PRETTY WEDDING NEAR GREENSBORO.
Miss Alberta Stevenson, Niece Of George NJ
Stevenson Of Smyrna, Weds John WOOters.

Miss Alberta Stevenson, Niece of George NJ.
Stevenson of Smyrna, Weds John WOOters.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. James II.
Stevenson, near Greensboro, was the
scene of very pretty wedding last
Wednesday evening, when their
daughter, Miss A iberia, was married
to Mr.. John M. Wooters, of near
Bursvile- The bride is we'll known in
this vicinity, where she was a teacher
at Brenford and Nelson's Schools. She
is a niece of George M. Stevenson OF
Smyrna. The ceremony was performed
on the lawn, Rev. w. o. Hurst, of
Greensboro, officiating. The Lohen'
grin wedding march was rendered by
Miss Ethel May Jackson of Greens
boro. The little flower girls, Misses
Mabel Cohee and Elizabeth Curry
showered the bridal path with flowers,
The bridesmaids, Miss Beulah Steven
son, sister of the bride; Miss Minnie
Gooden, of Willow Grove; Miss Emmi
f. Stevenson, of Smyrna; Miss Eff
Smith, of Hurlock, all cousins of th
bride, aud the matron of honor, Mrs
Calvin Butler, of Goldsboro, a siste
of the bride, were dressed in whit
and carried pink carnations. Th
bride wore dress of silk MULE, an
carried white carnations. Mr.. II. A
vim Totteroh was the groom's bes
man. A reception followed the cer'
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
COUNCIL GIVES AUDIENCE
TOSPEEDWAY ENTHUSIASTS
BUT DEFERS ACTION UNTIL STREET CON-
MlTTEE LOOKS INTO THE MATTER.
Special Meeting Was to Have Been Held Last
Evening But Quorum Was Not Present.
and No Business Could Be Transacted

Since the Kent County Levy Court
granted the use of the Bombay Hook
Railroad site for a Speedway" tn
movement has met with but little
progress. Last Friday evening DIR.
Frank Gardner and Charles r. Massey
representing the proposed Smyrna
Speedway Association visited the
Town Council sitting in regular ses-
sion and asked for the privilege of con-
verting the public road and the Bonn
bay Hook Railroad site into a speed
way, 80 feet wide and extending from
Main Street, Smyrna, west to town
limits and "Hudson's Gate" DR..
Gardner acted as spokesman and told
the Council what they proposed doing.
Both intimated that the project would
cost considerable and that any sum
the Council might appropriate to the
fund would be greatly appreciated.
They stated that they did not expect
the Council to give them absolute con
troll over the Speedway but asked that
certain police powers be delegated to
them to preserve order and see that
the town ordinance regulating con-
duct on the streets is enforced. Coun.
Gil did not act upon the matter but re
ferred the matter to the Street Com
mittee who were to have reported al
special meeting to be held at the of
fee of President Reynolds last even
ing. The meeting, however did no
materialize. Chairman Robinson Oi
the street committee did not put in hi:
appearance, Secretary Grieves was on
of town, and none were present excep
President Reynolds and Councilman
other attempt will be made to get tn
Council together or not. A meeting c
the Speedway" advocates was to hav
been held last evening to perfect pei
manent organization, but this meetin
) too, failed to materialize.
Town Council met in regular sessio
last Friday evening with all preser
: except Councilman Robson an
Thornley,. Mr.. Grieyes in his repol
9 referred to the improvements at th
: Electric Light Plant and suggeste
e that the Light & Water Committe
s look into the matter of putting a ne
a roof over abe well. The present rot
: is rotten and the well exposed and fC
g fear of contamination it was deeme
8 advisable to put on a new roof. NJ
}. Stockly advocated metal roof and
IS is probable that one will be put Q
a shortly. Owing to the absence
S Chairman Robinson of the Street Cor
T. mittee no report was made on the ma
?, ter of streets and pavements. Thl
r Committee was to have gone ever Il
l. streets and reported names of thoi
r properties needed attention. The ma
" ter may come up at next meetin
g. Alderman Crow reported $3.50 in fin
for the month of May aud bill
90 amounting to $315.97 were passed.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
Blizzard Loses starlight" Famous Fox Hound

Starlight" the famous fox hound of
John G. Blizzard, proprietor of the
Delaware House, died this morning at
nine O'Clock. The hound, which was
we'll known in sporting circles through
out the state as being leader of most
all chases, will be greatly missed. Mr..
Blizzard raised him from PUPPY and
valued him very highly.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
ENGAGEMENT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCED
Miss May Thompson, Daughter Of Rev. h. S
Thompson and Mr.. Lewis N. Price.

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss May G. .Thomp-
son. daughter of the Rev. Henry S.
Thompson recently of Silverbrook M.
E. Church, Wilmington, but now of
GIyndon near Baltimore, Maryland, to
Mr.. Lewis M. Price, the well-known
fertilizer manufacturer Of this town.
The wedding will take place sometime
next Fall or Winter. The bride elect
is we'll and popularity known in this Vi
cinity. She is niece of the Misses
Thompson of west Commerce Street.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
Street Sprinkler Shipped on Monday

Secretary Grieves of the Smyrna
Town Council has received word that
the new street sprinkler recently or
dered was shipped on Monday and is
on its way. 1t will be putin service as
soon as il arrives.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
Clerks Of Smyrna Want the Fourth off.

The clerks of Smyrna are endeavor-
ing to get full holiday on the Fourth
of July, by having all the merchants
agree to close their stores for the en-
tire day. This will give merchants as
we'll as clerks an opportunity to ar
range for a full days outing before
hand.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
w. wlniOrd Purchases an Automobile

W. A. Winford, one of Smyrna's
well-known merchants, has purchased
touring car for himself and family
The machine which is a secondhand
Rambler" Is horsepower, spins
along at lively. rate. 1t arrived on
Steamer G. f. Brady last week.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
STRAWBERRY SEASON DRAWING TO AcLOSE
Crop Was Short and Prices We're SeussiiOnalIy
tigh-JOhn Hughes the Largest Grower.

CHEswoLD, June 11:-The receipts of
only 300 crates of strawberries on our
siding to-day (Monday) marks the
closing Of the season for 1906 that was
only half crop and prices often SEN
sationslly high. John Hughes is prob
ably the most successful of our large
growers and John Catterson probably
is in the lead among our small growers.
1t is probable as result of the fine
prices this year that many old patches
will be held and especially cared for to
make them productive next season.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
HARMONY LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS.
Or. Frank Gardner Elected WorshlpfuI Master
and DR.. R. II. Clifton, Senior Warden.

At meeting of Harmony Lodge No.
10, A. F. & A. NJ, last Wednesday
evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: DIR. Frank
Gardner, worshipful master; DR.. Il.
H. Clifton, senior warden; Abel FAIRIES,
junior warden; Henry S. Anthony,
treasurer; and George M. Stevenson,
secretary.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
STEWART wILOS AND MISS FANNIE JONES
We're Quietly Married at Clayton Weduess
Evening, April n, and Just Announce E, 1

Evening, April n, and Just Announce E. -
-o
Miss Fannie B. Jones, daught,
Charles Jones, of this town, a pors
and obliging saleslady at W. f. Ke,
Confectionery Store, has just a.
nounced her marriage to Mr.. William
Stewart Wilds of this town. The event
took place quietly at st, Paurs NJ. E.
Parsonage. Clayton, on Wednesday
evening, April 18th, at eight o'clock.
The wedding has been kept secret
until to-day when Mr.. and Mrs. Wilds
have decided to announce the fact TO
their friends.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13
DUPONT ELECTED SENATOR
FACTIONAL STRUGGLE ENDS
REPUBLICANS 90 INTO CAUCUS AND ABIDE
BY THE NOMINEE, COL. II. A. DUPONT.
Senate and House Voted For Him Separately
Yesterday aud Joint Session at Noon To-
day Confirms VOte-Dr. Moore Faithful

What was probably the final act in
the long struggle between the warning
factions of the Republican party in
Delaware occurred few minutes be-
fore noon yesterday in the State House
at Dover. The Republican members
of Senate and House, voting separately
in their respective chambers, elected
Henry A. Dupont United States Sena-
tor for the term beginning March 3,
1905. The Democrats in each chamber
voted blank, while Senator L. c..
Moore voted for John Edward Addicks.
In the House DIR. Henry Marshall was
absent. The ballot stood
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

All Of the Republicans with the ex.
ception of Senator Moore ratified the
caucus action by voting for Colonel
Dupont. At noon to-day both bodies
met in joint session and verified the
vote.
Smyrna times., 1906-06-13

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23
NOT SATISFACTORY.
Some Are Not Pleased With the AP
portionmsnt Of Funds.

Some are Not Pleased With the Ap
portionment Of Funds.
Washington. Aug. 22. After a
month OF hard work Assistant Secre'
tary Oliver OF the war department con-
eluded he had finally made a satisfac'
tory adjustment OF the many difficult
ties in apportioning the appropriation
OF 100000 for pay Of militia at ma
neuvers in different camps throughout
the country. but IL appears all is not
satisfactory These funds had been
apportioned 20 the quartermaster's de.
partment. subsistence department and
pay department OF the army for the
purpose OF quartering. feeding and
paying state soldiers. The reports
were obtain2d from different state gov
ernors as 10 the number Of troops
tsat would be sent 20 encampments.
distance they would travel. etc, and
the apportionment will be made on
the basis OF reports received. How
ever. In some cases. more state troops
than had been given in the schedule
were sent and more expense thus at
taehed. This Is the cause OF the de
ncit in allotment Of funds. especially
IA the matter OF pay for state troops.
The pay department OF the army de
cided to pay troops as long as the
funds lasted. those who came last go
ing unpaid II has been suggested
that another adjustment may be made
after the camps have finished their
work. Some camps may not use all
the money allotted them. and the funds
can be used 20 make up the deficit
elsewhere. No attempt TO make an
adjustment az this time will be made,
as nothing definite Is known as TO the
number OF state troops which viii be
AZ the different camps. Il Is possible
congress will be asked 20 make an
appropriation 20 cover the deficit and
state troops will be paid next winter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23
BUCKEYE DEMOCRACY
In Convention Platform Pay Glow
Ing Tribute To =
WILLIAM J. BRYAN
Termed the Most Distinguished Pri-
Iate Citizen Of America, and
impaiiently Await sum.
mons TO Battle.

Columbus. o.. Aug. 22.-when the
Ohio state Democratic convention was
called to order for the second days
session the excessive heat found near
ly all the delegates In their short
sleeves.
Chairman Mccain called for the re-
port Of the committee on platform.
The report was read The platform
declares its belief In free and untram-
meled home rule. insisting that each
town. city and village should be al
lowed TO decide for itseh all matters
Of local policy. especially as between
public and private ownership OF public
utilities. Il favors the election OF
United States senator's by direct vote
OF the people.
The platform pays this glowing trib-
ute TO Hon. w. J. Bryan: 1T Is with
feelings Of pride that the half million
Democrats OF Ohio note the prepara-
tions making 20 receive the most dis
tingulshed private citizen Of America
upon his return from a tour OF for.
eign lands. His intellectual endow.
ments. his purity Of morals and his
high ideals have arrested the attention
and compelled the Arbitration Of the
peoples OF all climes He returns TO
the United States splendidly equipped
10 grapple with the great problems OF
state. The Ohio Democracy renews i;s
aItagIau.a - he hrfiffare orH match.
less leadership as 20 no other man and
appeals 20 the United States for his
presidential preferment We cordially
endorse our great commonsr. William
Jennings Bryan. for the Democratic
nomination for the presidency In 1908
and impauently await the summons TO
battle under his banner"
The committee on resolutions was
IN session nearly all Tuesday night.
adjourning Just before $3.50 o'clock
Wednesday morning with the under
standing that l.. Finley intended 70
bring In a minority report in favor OF
county local option and endeavor TO
secure the vote OF the convention In
ia favor. Arguments had been pro
tracted and pointed and a compromise
at one time seemed In sight. but Mr..
Finley insisted that he stood for Pat
tison's policies and no compromise
suggested Void be accepted. Rev.
Herbert Bigelow Of Cincinnati sought
10 have the matter OF county local op-
ton brought In as part Of the inltia'
tive and referendum plank, but Il was
still unacceptable. and then the com
mlttee adopted all that met with the
approval OF all members present and
left out the plank OF contention. This
brought Mr.. Finley 20 his feet with the
fnal statement that he regretted To
say this meant he must bring IN a mi.
nority report
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23
THREE THOUSAND.
Loss Of Life at Valparaiso Close to
Those Figures.

Valparaiso. Aug. 22.-Loss ofllfe
here by recent earthquake was close
TO 1900. while property loss is fully
500. 100000.
With the first terrible shock OF the
earthquake buildings collapsed. their
walls falling with tremendous noise.
The shock was followed almost i'm
mediately by a fierce storm, the wind
Frustrating walls that had been weak.
ened by the earthquake. aud these
broke trolley wires. which flashed in.
oessantly. The second shock was
even heavier than the first
Five minutes afterward fires start.
ed in every direction. and immediate
ly afterward the whole town was n.
Eliminated by gigantic flames.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23
PITCHED BATTLE.
Five Whites and the Same Number Of
Negroes Were Wounded.

Lake Charles La. Aug. 22.-Reports
reached this city Tuesday OF a pitch.
ed battle IN a Colorado Southern con
structlon camp. fifteen miles west Of
Oakdale, In which five whites and five
negroes were wounded. several fatal.
~.
The sheriff has sent deputies 10 the
scene. but as Il Is remote from rail.
way and telegraph lines. details are
pOt yet obtainable
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23
Priest Goes to Africa.

Oklahoma City Aug 22.-Rev.
Of the Roman Catholic church hereet
Father Lanslots. who has had charge
OF the Roman Catholic church here
for more than thirteen years. depart.
cd for New York. and will ~ from
there 20 the rransvall. whei he will
engage IN missionary work.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-08-23

With Cash resources aggregating more than
S5OO,OOO.OO we are prepared to handle at the
lowest rates all business entrusted to us.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-06

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anil saturday. and on Wedne..iHy etd
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Massachusetts Golf AeagulatiQh vth beflh
al the Wollasson Oolf Club hontclaif
This IL the hone club az Al. White, wihnef
~ tho iAhswOud Country Club toYrnanent
but he Is 40 APT ~ not 20 play lnatead .,
Garden CITY The Philadelphiana nave
opened their season by beating the Distflct
~ Columbia team by ~ To- l.
There will he nothing for them during
NAV but tho lnterclub matches. IN which
fo,irt zen teams ars engaged, until May ~,
when the seventh annual thlHysstx mole
scratch medal play for the Joseph Henry
Patterson memorial cup will be dsctded ~
the Philadelphia Country Club. The Phil-
adelphia women are alHo engaged In a team
series. with twelve clubs entered, and on
NAV is and 10 they have q thirty-six mole
medal play contest az the. Philadelphla
Country Club for the Mary Thayer Farnum
memorial cup. ,
Chandler Egan, with twenty-five offers Of
positions 70 pick and choose from, has gone
into the life insurance business at Chicago,
He intends TO stick very closely TO business,
but will not neglect golf at week ends. Egan
II regarded as a sure starter at Englewood'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-06
A SAILORS KISS.
There Are Certain Timrs when u Finds
q Very strange Mark.

One Of the most useful n necessary
articles among the findings OF a we'll
found ship Is the hand lead, writes a sailor
TO the Independent.
1t Is a sixteen pound lead alta ohed by
n leather thong to a small but stout manila
line, and we use II to learn what depth we
are sailing in when we don't know any
thing else.
The lead line up to twenty fathoms is
divided and subdivided into line marks
and eleven deeps. A deep is any fathom
which Is not ma rked.
One Is q deep because II goes furthest
down; two, three and five are marked by
strips of leather Of varying shapes; the in
termediate ma rks are shown by strips Of
cloth Of different colors and textures.
Thirteen and fifteen are marks. red,
white or blue. Eighteen and nineteen
are deeps, and twenty fathoms is indicated
by a small cord i%rrevoca bly, spliced In be-
tween the lays Of the line and bearing a
double knot.
When we are drifting about a lee shore
or driving along a strange coast in thick
weather an able seaman is always lashed
in the chains to keep the rand lead alive and
let us know what %soundings we are in.
To throw the lead properly requires a
good deal Of practice. The seaman gets a
good swing on the lead by waving it back
and forth a few times just above the water
line; then he pays out and whirls the lump
of lead in a two fathom circle around his
head and let's go as far forward az possible
to keep up with the momentum OF the driv-
ing ship. Then he hauls in the slack Of the
line and calls out to the officer OF the watch,
in a long drawn, singsong tone, what depth
he has found, and casts his lead again.
In the daytime the marks are easily dis
cernible; but in the darkness of night we
cannot distinguish them by. color, and
therefore we must go by. touch,
1t is easy to tell by feel whether you are
testing a cotton rag, a woollen clout or a
strip Of bunting.
But it often happens that u fingers be.
come 80 benumbed by frost and cold that
there is no longer any feeling in Them.
Then we clutch the dripping line and kiss
the nearest mark, and the sensitive lips will
Instantly tell what depth we are in,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-06
Forgot Pups He Checked.
From The Philadelphia Record.

ATOM We FNNdde7pNId HttUTu'
In the check room In the central station
OF the free library umbrellas. canes. bundles
and satchels are frequently left behind by
forgetful persons, but the most troublesome
articles that ever were left there were not
articles at all. but three white. shaggy puppies
which were deposited on Monday afternoon
and have not yet been called for,
The young man who attends to the check
ing is 80 accustomed to having peculiar things
notice the man who asked him to mind the
dogs while he went In after 9 book. When
moved that the owner had not claimed his
property, 80 he informed the librarian,
The library force was considerably troubled
at frat as to the disposal Of the dogs. but de.
cided to keep them In the check room and feed
them until the owner called. IL the owner
does not remove the puppies u is probable
for they are pretty dogs and are making
themselves at home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-06
Taste and Color Of whiskey to Change.
From Me Detroit Neus-Tribun.

From he Detroit Neus-Tribune. d
II the fears OF the National Coopers' Asso-
citation, now In session at the Southern Hotel.
are realized, whiskey drinkers must prepare
themselves for a radical change In the color
OF their favorite beverage.
The delegates say that the Northern white
oak, now regarded as the only timber suitable
for making whiskey barrels. is rapidly dis;
must be used.
The barrel Of white oak Ia charred inside.
gum between the clear and the solid wood.
This gum. IL Ia said. gives whlskey much Of
It's well known color and long remembered
taste.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-01-12
Feared Let Handed shave.

Il said my prayers this morning for
the first time in several moons" said
the sporty looking man. Il had been
brought into that devout frame of mind
by a left handed barber. He shaved
me. had had left handed people do
everything else to me, like shining my
shoes, brushing my clothes and even
cheating me at cards, but never before
had l seen one of the left handed fra.
ternity manipulate the razor The fell
low scared Inc half to death. He saw
that l was afraid of him.
Its all right he assured me. I
know my business
"And he did Nevertheless, l don't
want to try him again. The strain is
too hard on my nerves. Every time he
whisked the razor around anywhere
near the jugular vein l prepared to
yield up the ghost However, nothing
happened except that he finished me
off looking more beautiful than l ever
looked in my life. but for all that I'd
rather peg along with only my ordinary
share Of good looks than to experience
another such set of thrills at his
hands. New York Press.