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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-28
SHOWS HOW CHURCH
RULES IN POLITICS
Article From Pen of Former
Utahn Appears in Columns
of New York Sun.
FALSE STATEMENTS OF
MOUTHS" EDITOR NAILED
Continuance of POlygamOus
Teaching and Practice Shown
by the Evidence.
Special 10 The Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-''Mor-
monism To-day" is the title of scath-
ing article on the editorial pages of the
New York Sun today. contributed by
Hans p Freeze, Of Columbia Univer,
sity. VINO says;
u was born in Utah from Mormon
parents, reared there and followed the
political situation closely
The article was a reply to Que from
Leroy Armstrong. who asserted that the
hierarchy "did not interfere in politics
and there is no new polygamy."
To this Mr. Freecq says: "Mr. Arm
strong knows. as every man in Utah
knows, that The Mormon church openly
and flagrautly intcrfered in tho recent
election He declares that the churc
Officers urged voting the Republican
ticket as the '.onlv hope of defeating
the American party" The signed de-
liverauco of Joseph Smith in The I'm
proyement Era, commanding the Nor
mons how they should vote, is quoted.
Armstrong Contradicted.
Replying 10 Armstrong 5 statement
that there arc ''uo new cases of po.
lvgamy. - Mr.. Freeze quotes Armstrong
as saving that two apostles had been
unfrocksd ''because they gave their
consent 10 plural marriages, thus
showing Armstrong TO havo contra
dictcd himself The Freeze article,
which is printed conspicuously and oc-
cupies nearly q column, showing up the
hierarchy for political dietation and 20,
lvpamy, concludes with the following;
:" Mr. Armstrong insists that po-
Ivpamy is dying cut and thus It is no
longer being taught b. The Mormon
elders. How does Mr.. Armstrong ae-
count for the fact that recent Mormon
converts arriving In Boston were de-
ported for declaring their belief IN po-
7.If the Mormon elders are not teach
ing polvgamy TO their converts, who
does Mr.. Armstrong think is teaching
il to thcm7 If they do not expect to
continue the practice OF polygamy, why
teach it TO these powly-acqulred Nor
mon girls? Why should this doctrine
hr so thoroughly and carly lmprcgnatcd
into them ii they are not IN hne for
preparation for plural marriage ~
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Of the officers asked the man
10 was doing and the man re-
unfly: "You had better
|ou.".
s-y Sheriff Clark then got out
p vehicle and started toward the
st the same time asking him
Pas going on. This was virtually
~ word spoken by the deputy, as
p Immediately opened FIRE, shoot,
'aik twice in the body and once
bead and killing him instantly.
surderer also opened fire on
|T Sheriff Murphy at the same
ig shot two fingers off his right
Tie sick man in the vehicle also
|col twice in tho arm. The fusil-
eussd the team to run away, the
l,n and Deputy Sheriff Murphy
'nrown from the vehicle. The
ss found some hours later. 9
Assassin Then Flees.
cidntely after the shooting, the
sr who had robbed q boxcar
"a lime before, disappeared into
Egles along the Weber river.
eepay OF the dead deputy sheriff
1AsD into the station at Uintah
Y news Of the tragedy was sent
IL 70 Ogden, where, as soon as
posse of fifty determined
0ec to Uintah TO capture the
o'clock this morning no def
ss' had been received from the
Continued on Page Two.
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Local.

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E'e,. tpn esr severely Injured by
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IL OF FIFTY MEN
Ioy TRACK OF MURDERER
her Deputy Has Two Fling
ers Shot Off in the
Fusillade.
Killed.
vty Sheriff s. L. Clark.
Wounded.

|nrutv Sheriff j. J. Murphy;
\ IL hand.
y in arm
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Sporting Nnuz

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eanblo, tr-uhiS international
'h'p on IL australia ,lJ
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NOW ALTOGETHER FOR
Il CAPITOL BUILDING

That will do Utah and the inter-
mountain country proud The
state needs IL and Is able TO build
Then a plan By which II can be
accomplished should not be In
possible Altogether. everybody
boost a capitol for Utah and
200 900 for Salt Lake City In 1910.
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YOU WILL REGRET IT
IF YOU MISS THE
Sunday Tribune

The issue for November 90
will not disappoiut YOU. II Will
be like those that have preceded
il. the best newspaper printed II
the intermountain region.
The Sunday Tribune IS
metropolitan newspaper. There
are none better. 1t Is filled toS
the brim with good things:
The Sunday Tribune y =
ary feast. You e22L<f
be without ~
ssis:.: ssis.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-28
80 noFE PATIENCE,
LII MORE CHARITY

utt;c more devotion.
.1< al. iove. with less bowling
.giIs nlo',be nast. and a silent ig-
. 'sss 70 =" "rrstcnded authority: q
srHg ,oaring forward TO the tu-
/ inse isy" ..r more faith in our fell
tre. WIZ Inc race will be ripe
rs r-s1, aYS hurst Of light and life.
- ElSertus.
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.'Millions in It.

Tho whole state, iikewlse Ithe SAT-
trust. will auxiously await the tInaI dls-
nosit;ou of the case. In the meantime
Tie salt company, w1tn i's api,tU@iIi pi";oSiI
matel- 1000 stockhc'dets' . '''H''
Continued on Page I've
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|, The Tribune.

IN VI iHC is'"N
m. Nov. 2S (Saturday).-
sseriff S. c. Clark was shot and
N killed, and Deputy SheriffsJ.
shy had two fingers shot off his
|ird near Uintah, Weber county,
Unknown man last night, Fifty
armed men are now securing
utry in an endeavor to locate
.rdsrer. and he will doubtless be
|Aif caught.
P,y evening, Sheriff Wilson reg
4 word from Uintah, station on
|,jcu Pacific, about five and one
Lies southeast of Ogden, inform
III that an unknown man was sick
|,eszinr TO death in barn there
|rthg that aid be given the suf-
Immediately after, Sheriff Wilson
|slsd Deputy Sheriffs Clark and
n to Uintah with a vehicle in
bring the injured man TO town.
Murderer Hid by Track.
! Journey to Uiutah was made
!. incident, the sick man found
},ssd in the wagon and the re.
|,ip begun. When near what is
= as the West crossing one of
|tnes SHE'D and the officers saw
3 crouched by the railroad track,
! endeavoring 10 escape observa-
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
SUDDEN DEATH REV. MEL SON
Expired Yesterday Morning at the Res
'dence of Rev. E. E. White. at
Delaware City While Visiting

Rev. Edwin Henry Nelson, one of
the best-known members of the Will
mingtOn Methodist Conference. and
until a few weeks pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Cam
den, this State, died suddenly about
4.SO O'Clock yesterday morning at the
home of Rev. E. E. White, at Della
ware City. Mr.. White is pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Delaware City and Mr.. Nelson had
been his guest for several days. Mr..
Nelson had been in poor health of
late and it is understood that he had
intended to ask at the next session of
Conference that his relation be
changed to supernumerary. He was
apparently as we'll as he had been for
some days when he retired Monday
night. His sudden death caused by
heart disease comes as a shock to his
many friends. The first that Mr..
White knew of Mr.. Nelson's illness
was when he was awakened by a
noise in the latter's room about 4
O'Clock in the morning. On making
an investigation he found his friend
seriously i'll and the latter died a
short time latter. The deceased was
60 years of age and had been a mem
Der of the conference for SO years.
He is survived by a widow and one
daughter, who is the wife of Rev.
W. L. S. Murray for several years
pastor of St. Paul's Church, Will
mington. Mr.. Nelson entered Will
mington Conference in 1870, and was
assigned to the church at Annames-
sex, going in 1871 to East New Mar
ket; 1928, Kent Island; 1874, Mt.
Lebanon 1856, Chester Bethel; 1877,
ST. Georges; 1880, Frankford
1873 fredericksburg; 1886, Newport
1879, Chesapeake City; 189n-94,
Galena; 1857, Still Pond; 1889,
Nanticoke; 19OO-1, Girdletree 19O2-4,
FELTON,; 19O48, Camden.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
MISS MABEL MITCHELL WEDS.
Daughter of Dr.. and Mrs. w. G. Mitch
ell of Philadelphia, WeII-known in
Smyrna, Weds j. H. Stevenson

smyrna, WeuS y. n. stevenson
Miss Mary Mabel Mitchell daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. William C.
Mitchell, of Philadelphia, and niece
of Mrs. Sarah M. Farrell and Mrs.
Alice Reed of this town, was married
at the Church of the Advocate 18th
and Diamond Street, Philadelphia,
Wednesday evening to Mr.. James
Hazelett Stevenson. The wedding
was brilliant affair and a social
event to large circle Of friends.
The ceremony was performed at
seven O'Clock by the Rev. J. Martin
Maderi D. D., rector of the parish.
The bride, who was given to be mar
ried by her father, was becomingly
gowned in white satin, embroidered
and trimmed in Dutchess lace with
veil entrain caught with orange bios
SONS. She carried an ivory prayer
book. The matron of honor was
Mrs. Charles Howell LeFevre of
Smyrna, who wore white satin trim
med with Duchess lace and carried
pink chrysanthemums. The maid of
honor, Miss Elizabeth McCown, of
Philadelphia, wore a directorie gown
of pink satin radium and carried
white chrysanthemums. The brides
maids, Miss Winifred Stevenson, sis
ter of the groom and Miss Gladys
Minton, both of Philadelphia, were
gowned in white messaline and car
ried pink chrysanthemums The best
man was Mr.. William Stevenson,
brother of the groom and the ushers
were: Mr.. R. Harry Mitchell, George
w. Fennimore, Maxwell Stevenson
and Henry Stevenson. Following
the wedding ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride
parents at 100 Diamond Street. The
house as we'll as the church was
beautifully decorated with palms anC
chrysanthemums. Mr., and Mrs
Stevenson left for a southern tril
and upon their return will take VI
residence in Philadelphia. Those VIII
attended from Smyrna were 3: Mr.. an
Mrs Charles Howell LeFevre, Mrs
Sarah M. Farrell, Mrs. Alice Rea
and Miss Esther Megear.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
SHERIFF HARTNETT INDICTED.
Grand Jury Finds True Bill Accusing
Kent County's Sheriff of Present
ing False Claims For Board.

William F. Hartnett, sheriff of
Kent county, was late Friday after
noon indicted on two indictments on
a charge of defrauding Kent county.
Sheriff Hartnett Immediately appeared
represented by Thomas c. Frame.
Jr., and entered bail in the sum Of
81, 600. The defendant was given
until Monday to file any special
pleadings, or motions to squash the
indictments. One indictment is com
posed of twenty-seven closely type
written pages The first Indictment
charges the sheriff with obtaining
81, $50 from Kent county under false
pretenses. The second indictment
charges the sheriff with attempting
to obtain S2100 from Kent county un-
der false and fraudulent pretenses
The grand jury Immediately went
back to its room to consider the cases
against the other county officials, in
what has become known as the Kent
county graft cases. The indictment
charging tho actual obtaining of
81, $50 under false pretenses, is signed
by Robert H. Richards, attorney gen
eral, and sets forth long list of al
legged fictitious names of prisoners or
alleged fictitious terms, SO alleged in
the indictment, for which the sheriff
charged Kent County for board. Wal
ter H. Hayes and Thomas c. Frame
Jr., after a long plea, obtained a
continuance of the case until the
Februaryerm.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
KENT COUNTY INDEPENDENTS
Replace Regulars Who Withdrew and
Nominated a New Ticket.

The Independent Republican party
Thursday filed an entirely new ticket
to replace the names of the nominees
who resigned. Three regular Repub-
lican nominees continue on the new
ticket. They are Alfred Cookman
Creadick, candidate for State Senator
from the fourth Kent district; Will
liam M. Hazel, for Assembly, from
the Fifth, and John P. Hudson. for
Levy Court, from the first Kent dis
trict. The Independents nominated
by the new party for Treasurer, Will
liam K. Knight, and the nominee for
Assembly for the second district,
George S. Richardson, remain on.
The new nominations are as follows
Prothonotary, William Uhlig, of
Dover; Register of Wills, James V.
McCommins, of Wyoming; Coron e,
William A. Wagner, of Viola, all
Republicans the Democratic sheriff,
William E. Maloney, stands as in
dorsed; State Senator, Second dis.
trict, Joseph Herman Anderson
Representatives, First, George W.
Mattiford (Prohibitionist nominee)
Second, George S. Richardson, Inde.
pendent Republican; Fourth, Charles
Hopkins, Democratic nominee; Fifth,
William M. Hazel; Sixth, J. Colby
Smith, Independent Republican
Seventh, Frank C. Bancroft, Demo
crat; Eighth, Henry w. Pusey, In
dependent Republican. The regular
Republican candidates on the Inde
pendent ticket in New Castle County
also resigned in accordance with the
action of the State C ommittee, ant
Andrew C. Gray, the Democratic can
didate for Attorney General, Withdrew
his name from that ticket.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
SMYRNA At CONSIDERATION
SERVICE OF NEW BISHOP
REV. FREDERICK j. KINSMAN NOW
THE BISHOP OF DELAWARE
Impressive Services Mark His lnduc-
ton Into the High Office at Viii
mington This Morning.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Jardine, Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Grieves. Mr.. w. E.
Waters, Mrs. w. G. Hill, Mrs. Eu-
gene Davis, Miss Cora Tschudy, Mrs.
E. S. Dwight, Mrs. NJ. K. D. Ell
bridge, Miss Mary Spruance and Miss
Julia HUM left this morning for
Wilmington to attend the consecra-
tion of Rev. Frederick j. Kinsman
as Bishop of Delaware to succeed the
late Bishop Coleman. The services
took place at Trinity Church at II
o'clock this morning and was most
impressive. The Venerable Bishop
Tuttle, presiding bishop of the
church, came from ST. Louis to be
the consecrator. He was assisted
by Bishop Whitaker, of Pennsyl-
vania, and Bishop Niles, of New
Hamphire. Eight other bishops were
also present. The sermon was
preached by Bishop Parker of New
Hampshire. About fifty clergy from
outside of Delaware and twenty-five
belonging to the diocese, took part in
the service. The choir of Trinity
Church, assisted by other well-known
singers, numbered thirty-fve. Twenty
five students from the General Theo-
logical Seminary, New York, were
present and formed an auxiliary
choir. The procession numbered
about one hundred and fifty persons,
and was formed in Trinity parish
house, on Adams street. The church
was opened at 10. 80 a. m. for the ad-
mission of persons holding reserved
seats, to the number Of about three
hundred. At IL 10 the church was
thrown open to the public, about 80;
seats being available for the churcl
people of Wilmington and elsewher,
for whom no reservation had bee
made. The various entrances wer
closed at .25 until the procession
ha entered the church and the choir
and clegy were seated. The maste
of ceremonies was the Rev Fredericl
M Kirkus, rector of Trinity Church
Mr.. T. Leslie Carpenter was tn
organist and choirmaster.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
ENDEAVoRERs ELECT OFFICERS
Rev. w. P. Roberts of FeI.on Again
Chosen Head of Organization.

new W. r. FNODeTlS OF TGls On FNSdHl
Chosen Head of Organization.
The Presbyterian Church Endeavor
Society of Smyrna was we'll repre-
sented at Wilmington last week at
the annual convention of the Christ
ian Endeavor Society of the State of
Delaware. The officers elected for
the ensuing year are State Presi-
dent, the Rev. w. P. Roberts, Fell
ton; vice-presidents, Hon. A. M.
DAILY, Dover; George Massey Jones,
Dover; David McHenry, Whining
ton; the Rev. Claybourne Phillips,
Dover; the Rev. Tilghman Smith,
Christiana; the Rev. G. L. Ferguson,
Wilmington; secretary, Miss Pearl
Warner, Smyrna; treasurer, Samuel
H. Reed, Wilmington; directors, the
Rev. T. j. Hopkins, Wilmington ;
the Rev. e. B. Welsh, Wilmington ;
the Rev. S. j. Cleeland, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
KENT SUNDAY SCHOOLS MEET
Convention Held at Harrington Last
Week, Large and Enthusiastic.

Convention Held at Harrington Last
Week, Large and Enthusiastic.
Smyrna came in for a share of the
offices handed out by the Kent County
Sunday School Convention which
assembled at Harrington last week.
J. P. Burdette was elected cores
ponding secretary and treasurer and
L. NJ Price was elected a member
of the executive committee. The
officers elected president,
George C. Herring, FELTON,; vice-presi-
dent, B. F. B. Woodall, of Milford ;
recording secretary, Mrs. Carrie G.
Ritter, of Dover; corresponding sec
retary and treasurer, Rev. John P
Rurdette of Smyrna; executive com
mittee, Wesley Webb, L. M. Price,
S. w. Kinder, Rev. Henry Olmstead,
and Jefferson Cooper; department
superintendents - elementary work
Miss May Taylor, Magnolia; home
department work, Rev. S. J. Clee-
land of Dover; teacher training, Mrs.
Annie Faulkner; temperance work,
Mrs. Lila Wilson Aron, of Dover
missionary work, Rev. Fl. B. Kelsc
of Magnolia; adult classes, Professor
/ M. L. Hydorn of Frederick.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
CUNNING SEASON OPENS SOON

Law For Shooting Quail Out on No
vember IS Good Prospect for Game
The open season for quail and rab-
bit in this State begins November Is
and ends December 81. 1t is unlaw-
full to gun on another persons land
without permission; to hunt game on
Sunday; to buy and sell game for
profit, or to ship it out of the State;
to gun game while the ground is COW
cred with snow; and non-residents
must obtain license from the Della
ware Game Law Association.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
HOME SCIENCE DAYAT THE CLUB
Interesting Program Given BY the Gen.
tury Club Friday Afternoon

Friday was Home Science Day at
the Century Club and the program
was as follows: Piano Solo,
"Spinnlied"-by Litoff, Mrs. T. H.
Coverdale; "The Problem of the
Home, Mrs. Elva McCausland; /;
"Women May Help Remedy the Di-
vorce Evil, Mrs. Harvey FAIRIES I;
Historical China, Mrs. H. G. Tschu-
dy; Vocal Duett, "Zerita by
White, Mrs. McCausland and Miss
Mary Roberts.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY
Morning and Evening Topics Announ-
ced by Rev. Robert Watt D. D..

WIZ iiiffS3 eAHN @NSiitiiSo OR'SS fN'''ON'''
ced by Rev. Robert Watt D. D.
The pastor will take for his theme
at the morning service, "a Difficult
Truth and its Applications. " This
is one of the most paradoxical truths
ever uttered by the Savior, its con-
sideration will prove interesting and
helpful. In the evening the second
in the series of character studies.
The subject will be, "The Tide at
its Flood" To be followed next
Sunday evening by "'The Tide at its
Ebb. - Two studies in the brilliant
and pathetic career of the King
David's splendid son. The Junior
choir will sing. Miss Reed will
sing a solo. These brief evening SER
mons are proving attractive and help
full and are attracting fine audiences.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
SUDDEN DEATH MRS.M.C.WRIGHT
Suffered Attack of Hemmorhage just
as She Entered Home of Her Son.

Suffered Attack of Hemmorhage just
as She Entered Home of Her Son.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Wright, widow
of Thomas H. Wright, died suddenly
about ten o'clock this morning from
a hemmorhage. She had been down
to see her daughter, Mrs. J. Frank
Webb and was returning to the resi-
dence of her son James V. Wright,
with whom she made her home. Just
as she entered the door she was taken
i'll with a hemmorhage. DR.. E. S.
dwight, her physician was sent for
but she expired after he arrived.
Her death was a severe shock to her
relatives and friends. Deceased was
wife of the late Thomas H. Wright
who died in March 1895. She is sur
vived by four children: Mrs. Joseph
H. Wright, Mrs. J. Frank Webb,
and James V. Wright of this town
and Willard w. Wright of Whining
ton. Funeral services will be helc
Friday afternoon at O'Clock at the
residence of her son James V. Wright
and interment will be made at Ode
Fellows Cemetery, the Rev. Rober-
Watt officiating.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
HORSE NEARLY ELECTROCUTED
Electric Light Pole Falls ard just Es-
capes Striking M. MofFett's Horse

CdpeS OuIktI2 W. NOHStl IlOTS6
Some excitement was caused on
Commerce street shortly after seven
O'Clock Saturday evening when the
electric light pole in front of E. c.
Lattomus' fell across the street and
barely missed falling on the back of
the horse of Martin Moffitt. The an
imal would probably have been cleo
trocuted had the live wires come in
contact with it. Moffitt's horse was
hitched to the pole and probably
caused it to topple over. Where
the pole broke off at the ground it
was seen to be badly decayed. Engi-
neer Wilson of the Electric Light
Plant replaced it with a new pole
Monday. The falling of the pole
caused some excitement. Moffitt' s
team ran into the team of Jim Frazier
in front of Grover Whatman's store
and tore the bride off and part of
the harness. The electric light ser
vice was also cut off temporarily
fom Lattomus millinery store.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
COUNCIL BUYS SMOKE STACK
Gives Robert Wetherall & Co. the Con-
tract for Erecting Stack at Plant

Gives Robert Wetherall & Co. the Con-
tract for Erecting Stack at Plant
An adjourned session of the Smyr-
ma Town Council was held Monday
evening to consider the replacing Of
the smoke stack at the Electric
Light Plant which was recently
damaged by storm. After some
discussion Councilman Stockly moved
that the contract be placed with
Robert Wetherall & Co of Chester
who agreed to put up a new iron
structure, so feet in height, for
$216. rs. A close price was secured
by Chairman Grieves of the Light
and Water Committee making a
special trip to Chester and taking up
the subject in person. The new
stack will be erected and completed
in two weeks. Council adjourned
after allowing claims to the amount
of S577 in which is included the sal
aries of the town employees for the
month of October.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
SMYRNA FLOUR MILL SOLD.

j. Frank Webb Buys the Milling Busi-
ness From His Father John Webb.
John B. Webb, who for over thirty
years has been conducting the Smyrna.
Flour Mill, has sold his business to
his son ]. Frank Webb, who will
take possession November the first
Mr.. Webb will retire from business.
]. Frank Webb takes hold with the
best wishes of large circle Of
friends.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
BIG FIRE AT MIDDLETowN

Barn and Stable of Alexander Metten
on the Shallcross Farm Destroyed
The barn and stable on the farm
of James T. Shallcross, at Middle
town occupied by Alexander Metten,
was destroyed by fire early Thursday
morning, entailing a loss of about
$4,000. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The blaze broke out about
7 O'Clock in the barn and soon spread
to the stable. Stock and corn in each
building was saved after hard work
bv the Volunteer Hose Company OF
Middletown. Corn in the field adjoin-
ing the burned building was also
saved.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28
VOTERS ASSISTANT MUST SERVE
Governor Lea Refuses to Accept Any
Resignations-A Sacred Trust.

Many of the $50 voters assistants
of this State, appointed by Governor
Preston Lea, to serve at the coming
General election, have been handing
in or sending their designations, but
the Governor bundled up all the re-
turned commissions and sent them
back. The appointment to the post
of voters assistant in Delaware is
regarded as a sacred trust and equiva-
lent to jury duty, and evey appointee,
unless his physician swears that he
is so sick that his life will be en-
dangered, must report for duty to the
election booth on November 3.
Smyrna times., 1908-10-28

Next Sunday at Presbyterian Church
Rev. Arthur Richards, pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church will preach
a. follows: Morning, How Should
7 Vote; evening, e" Allurements 0I