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Smyrna times., 1908-09-30

Thomas V. Keith of Dover. Mrs.
Keith was very happy to have all
her children together once more.
Michael Millman, 65 years old, a
hard-working but successful farmer
of near Milford has reported to the
police the loss of $50 at. the hands of
circus shark. Mr.. Millman, after
working necessarily in the hot fields
for the whole season, knocked off,
brushed up his best clothes and took
wad of ninety dollars in Milford to
see the Robbins circus and shake
hands all around. A circus gambler
with happy face and glib tongue, ap-
preached Mr.. Millman, who is re-
ported as mot being fashion plate, >"
outside one of the horse tents, and in
the argument that he brought up,
Mr.. Millman of Glendale produced
his roll. The circus man had to
count it and what he handed back to
Mr.. Millman was not it all, but by
the time Millman understood, the
shark had lodged under the tent and
disappeared.
Edmund A. Harvey, aged 81 years,
one of the best known and wealthiest
citizens of Wilmington, was swindled
out of SIS, 900 in cash Friday, Sept. 18,
by two strangers, one of them repre-
senting to be a son of ]. R. Win
chester president Of the First Ma
tional Bank. The time-worn "tin
box trick" was worked successfully
on the aged victim, he supposing
that the receptacle contained bonds.
The robbery is said to have been
committed in a lodging house at No.
llO5 Market street, where the
swindlers had engaged room as
lodgers. The police were notified
of the affair, but they have no clew,
the robbers having made good their
escape. The affair was one of the
boldest that has been pulled off in
Wilmington for many years. Mr..
Harvey, who is a retired business
man, resides at the northwest corner
of Tenth and Jefferson streets. He
was formerly president of the
Mccullough Iron Company and is the
patentee of several valuable devices.
He always carries large balance in
a bank, which fact the swindlers
must have known.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-30
New Kent County Driving Track


A fine new driving pax has been
opened with a series of most interest
ing races, at the farm of M. L..
Matsen, near Dover. 1t will be
kown as the Kent Driving Park.
The park is situated on the State
road just above Dover, and is near
to both railroad and steamboat
communication with Philadelphia and
Wilmington. Among the horsemen
and breeders and fanciers who are
patrons on the new track, and had
their horses there breaking them in
on Saturday were: Lester S. Short,
D. W. Mosley and Charles Vaughn
Cheswold; John w. Fennimore, Sr.
of Leipsic; ]. w. Blizzard of
Smyrna; John Ennis of Little Creek
Emory Scotten and William Harring-
ton of West Dover; DR.. ]. R. Kuhns,
Harry w. Crawford and Daniel M.
Casson of Dover and a number from
nearby Maryland towns. Mr..
Masten is a Northerner, who has
lately settled in Delaware and started
stock and breeding farm. A
number of promising horses have
aleady been placed there for testing
and development. 1t is intended to
have races there every week.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-30
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue, New Britain,
Conn, writes: 81 tried several
kidney remedies, and was treated by
our best physicians for diabetes, but
did not improve until I took Foley's
Kidney Remedy. After the second
bottle l showed improvement, and
five bottles cured me completely.
have since passed a rigid examination
for life insurance. - Foley's Kidney
Remedy cures backache and all
forms of kidney and bladder trouble.
Sold by all druggists in Smyrna and
w. R. Keys & Co., Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-30
Will Interest Many

Every person should know that
good health is impossible if the
kidneys are deranged. Foley's Kid
ney Remedy will cure kidney and
bladder disease in every form, and
will build up and strengthen these
organs so they will perform their
functions properly. No danger of
Bright's disease or diabetes if
Foley's Kidney Remedy is taken in
time. Sold by all druggists in
Smyrna and w. R. Keys & Co.,
Clayton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
NEW YORK PLAN FAVORED.
Michigan May Have Public Service
Commission.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. pa plan for
a public service commission to regu-
late transportation, telegraph and tele.
phone Ines, as well as concerns fur,
nishing heat, light, water or power to
the public, either directly or indirect
ly, was favorably reported Tuesday TO
the constitutional convention by the
committee on public service corpora
tions. The proposal empowers the leg
islature to establish commission OF
three members, with six-year terms
and salaries of $500 each. The com
mission would regulate the services OF
all public utilities and fix the rates to
be charged. The only appeal from its
decisions would be to the courts.
Considerable interest has been
aroused over the probable effect the
adoption of this plan would have upon
the street railway situation in the
city of Detroit, where the advocates OF
three-cent fares have been expecting
that the expiration next year OF a
number of important street railway
franchises would enable them to make
three-cent fares a reality.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
GUARDS CROP STATISTICS
GIVING THEM OUT IN ADVANCE
MADE CRIMINAL oFFENsE.
House Adds Important Amendment to
Penal Code Bill--Excitine
Features Of the Day.

Washington, Jan. 22.-At the close
of day of excitement in the house
Of representatives, an amendment was
added to the penal code bill, making 1t
criminal offense for any officer or
employe of the government to give out
advance information regarding any
crop statistics authorized by law to
be prepared.
The necessity for its adoption was
conceded by nearly every member
who addressed the house, and its safe
running Of the gauntlet was greeted
with applause.
Earlier in the day interest attached
to tilt between Mr. Dalzell of Penn
sylvania and Mr.. Randell of Texas,
over the latter's amendments prohib-
iting senators or members from be-
ing employed by public service cor
porations. Believing that Mr.. Randell
had insinuated that he represented
such corporations at this time, Mr..
Dalzell grew indignant and declared
that he had not been employed in such
capacity for 20 years.
The climax of the debate came when
Mr.. Clark of Missouri announced,
amid thunderoHs Democratic applause,
that William j. Bryan would be
nominated at the Denver convention,
while Mr.. Boutell of Illinois aroused
the members on his side of the house
to a high pitch of enthusiasm by stat.
ing that Speaker Cannon would be the
Republican nominee at Chicago in
June.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
RETAIN PRIEST BY FORCE
POLES AT LUDLOW, MASS, RE-
FUSE TO PERMIT ATRANsFER.
Drag Their Pastor to the Church and
Place Him on the
Altar Steps.

Ludlow, Mass, Jan, 22.--Angered
because Father F, +. Kolodziez, their
parish priest, had been ordered to an
other pastorate by Bishop Beavens
of the Springfield Roman Catholic
diocese, more than 1000 Polanders
gathered about the paroehial resi-
dence here Tuesday, determined to
prevent by force the departure of
Father Koledziez. and the advent of
Father Francis Chalupka. who was
named by Bishop Beapen as Father
K0lodziez's SUCCESSES
Tuesday forenoon all the Polanders
employed in the jute mills remained
away from work, and the mills were
forced to close. All the Polish mer-
chants closed their stores and prac-
tically every Pole in town proceeded
to the parochial residence, about
which they formed Gordon.
Father Kolodziez did not show him
self until afternoon when he emerged
from his residence, prepared to go to
the railway station. His parishioneers,
however, surrounded him and forcibly
prevented his leaving. The priest
demonstrated and begged the people
to abide peaceably BY the commands
of the bishop, but they refused to
listen to his pleadings and constantly
interrupted him by cries of you
must not leave us" Later they
dragged the priest into the church and
placed him upon the steps of the altar.
1t was explained by the Polanders
that when o person is placed on the
altar steps 1t is virtual command
for him not to leave on penalty of
death, Father Kolodziez pleaded
earnestly with his parishioneers and
tsey finally allowed him to depart
from the church.
Fearing serious trouble, and per-
haps bloodshed Upon the arrival of the
new priest, the Ludlow authorities
sent to Springfield for assistance and
a detail of policemen was dispatched
to this place.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
BRIDE IS BALKY
BUT GROOM WINS
SIOUX CITY WOMAN HEsITATES
AT MARRIAGE ALTAR.
SHE BACKS OUT FIVE TIM les.
Objects and Runs Away, But Groom
Finally Leads Her Successfully
Before a Justice Who Ties
the Knot

Sioux City, Ia. Jan. 22.-After one
of the most remarkable courtships on
record Heraee Duncan Of Rapid city,
South Dakota, was married to Mrs.
Laura Hud Shaw at noon today at
the Hotel Vendome
The bride had agreed to marry
Duncan last Saturday morning and
the groom had a room decorated for
the wedding breakfast but she failed
to appear Duncan hunted her up
and she said she had decided she
did not want third term in matri-
mony He argued all morning and
managed to coax her to the county
clerks office at 4 o'clock, but she
baked again, Finally she signed
the record, but at the Justices office
she baked again just before the JUS
tice pronounced the word. Then the
bride agreed to be married at the
hotel but "ducked' on the way and
left Duncan alone. He found her
again and pleaded all day Sunday
and Monday and today she capituIat-
ed. He is ranch owner at Rapid
City, S. d.
Back To His Old Love.
Fort Dodge, Ia, Jana 22.-With
only the memory of his sweetheart
of fifty years ago and oblivious of
the fact that he has reared one fam
lily already, and that his hair is as
white as the driven snow, Robert
Cochran, aged 75, one of the pioneer
contractors of this city, has left Fort
Dodge for his former home in New
Bethlehem, Pa. where on Wednesday
he will marry Miss Lizzie A. Ritchey,
whom he eourted when girl
After leaving his old home, Coc,x
ran moved to Illinois and it was
while there that he married, and af-
terwards moved to Fort Dodge. He
at once formed a partnership with
~. r. Hawerth of this city, and to-
gether they engaged in the contract
ing business, erecting several of the
large buildings in this city, chief OF
which was Tobin college.
Three years ago Cochrans wife
died, and last fall he was called home
by the death of his sister 1t was
while at his old home attending the
funeral Services that he again met
the sweetheart of his former days,
who had remained true and single.
Their meeting ripened and revived
former affections and their troth was
plighted then and there. Miss
Ritchey's age is 20. but her hair is
still young and unlocked by time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran will make
New bethlehem their future home
and spend their honeymoon and the
sundown of their lives amidst the
scenes that were so dear TO them
fifty years ago.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
MITCHELL REFUSES MONEY
MINERS PRESIDENT DECLINES
TO RECEIVE 5000 GIFT.
Pathetic Scene In the indianapolis
convention--sum viii be Sent
to Mrs. Mitchell.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 22.-Perhaps
the most eloquent speech Presiden:
John Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers ever made in his life was
Tuesday afternoon, when he declined
to accept personal gift of 81, 700 ten
dered him by the miners OF Montana
and Wyoming as a token OF their ar
pFeeiation ef- his efforts toa rrast
their condition better.
AS he spoke, trying to check his
emotion, tears came to his eyes
Give it to Mrs. Mitchell and the chill
dren," he said, trembling with emo
ton. Big, hardy miners shed tears
with him.
Thomas Gibson, president of the
Montana miners, had come to the
platform carrying a draft for $4,000
He said the draft was backed by a
smaller amount which would bring
the total up to $4,000.
I'VE do not come with a loving
cup" he said, but we feel it is our
duty to give some testimony of our
appreciation OF what President Mitch
ell has done for us,
Then President Mitchell arose. AS
he spoke he seemed ready to break
down.
Gentlemen OF the convention" he
said, "and particularly the miners OF
Montana and Wyoming, | cannot ex.
plain to you how appreciate this ex.
preston of goodwill and confidence
in me. don't know what to dol
don't want the money. If could ask
you to take it back and give 1t to the
men who sent it here and feel sure
they would know appreciate their
confidence as much as though they
had given me as many millions as
they have hands l would feel better
about 1t.
Il prefer that you take the money
back, but If you cannot do that with.
out danger of giving offense to the
good people who sent 1t to me-then
send it to Mrs. Mitchell and let her
use 1t to educate our boys
The draft will be sent to Mrs.
Mitchell.
Committees Appointed.
Pres. Mitchell appointed a dozen
special committees at this mornings
session of the convention. The
body then adjourned to this afternoon
and a group picture of the delegates
was made. The committee engaged
in canvassing the vote of local un
ions for the election of national Off
GERS will not be ready to report be
fore Saturday or Monday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
MRS. GOULD ON STAGE AGAIN.
She Appears Before Members Of New
York Society.

New York, Jan. Pat a brilliant
social function Mrs. George j. Gould
Tuesday repeated her histrionic snc-
cesses Of years ago, when she ap-
peared on an improvised stage in the
ballroom of the Plaza hotel, assuming
The leading role in a one-act play en-.
Titled Mrs. Van Vechten's Divorce
Dance" II was the feature of a tea
given by Frederick Townsend Martin.
brother OF Bradley Martin. The ball.
room, which was thronged with mem
bers of New York society, had been
sorgeously decorated and transformed
into miniature theater.
Mrs. Gould's entrance was the signal
for applause, long and loud, for in her,
who was Miss Edith Kingdom, the in
lerest of those present centered. The
play gave her and Kyrle Bellew many
excellent opportunities to display their
powers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
HUGHES WILLING
If PARTY WISHES
STATES HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD
NOMINATION MOVEMENT.
HE WILL NOT SEEK VOTES
Appreciates Honor Suggested, But
Wishes Deliberate, Honest Ex
preston Of the Win Of
the Voters.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. %. - Gov.
Hughes Tuesday night publicly de.
elared his attitude toward the move
ment in favor of his nomination for
the presidency in a letter to James S.
Lehmaier of New York, acknowledg-
ing notification Of the resolution of In
dorsement recently passed by the Re-
publican club, and appointing the
evening of Friday of next week for a
meeting with the club at which, he
intimates, he will still more definitely
declare himself.
Il am deeply sensible OF the honor
conferred upon me-" says the govern
or, by my fellow members of the
Republican club in the passage of the
resolution to which you refer, and it
will give me pleasure to accept the in
yitation. In accepting it, it is proper
for me to re-state my position.
Refuses to Go After Votes.
ut is my desire that the sentiment
of the party shall have the freest ex-
preston and that such action shall be
taken as will be for its best inter
ests.
Il do not seek office, nor shall / at
tempt to influence the selection or
vote of any delegate. The state ad-
ministration must continue to be Inn
partial and must not be tributary to
any candidacy.
Il have no interest in any factional
controversy and desire above all
things that there shall be deliberate,
honest expression of the party will
and harmony OF effort.
viii Do as Party Decides.
II cannot fail to recognize the great
honor which the nomination would
confer or the obligation of service
which it would impose. Nor should l
care to be thought lacking In sppreGir
alton OF the confidence ana esteAm
which prompts the efforts OF those
who sincerely desire to bring II about.
The matter is one for the party to de-
eide and, whatever its decision, shall
be content.
Il shall be glad to meet with the
members of the club as you suggest
and to make such further statement
as may be appropriate. In view Of
the engagements already made | do
not see how it will be possible to have
such a meeting before the evening of
January 81. And If that date suits
your convenience arrangements for
the meeting may be made accord
lngly."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
MRS. PIERCE ON TRIAL.
First Witness Called Today In the
Thaw Trial.

United Press Dispatch.
New York. Jan. 22.-Mrs. Frances
e. Pierce was the first witness call.
ed today. She identified her sigma
ture to Thaw's will. which was exc
cuted on the evening OF his marriage.
She also identified Thaw's signature
on both the will and codicil. Je-
rome objected, holding that the wit.
ness was unable to swear that the
documents were in the same condi.
tion and read the same as when they
were signed A lengthy technical
discussion followed. Anthony Com
stock has been sworn as witness
for the defense.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
Committees Appointed.
HAS MURDERED TWELVE.
italian In Jail In Colorado Makes a
Confession.

Denver. Colo. Jan. 22.--Antoni
Neroni. who was jailed at Canon
City. charged with numbering four
Italians at Florence. Colo. confessed
to Detective Frank Sandsko that he
had taken twelve lives. Sandesko
was placed in cell next to Neroni
and won his confidence. The latter
expressed desire of joining the
''black hand" When told he must
have killed twelve, he said he was
eligible. He said eight of the crimes
had been committed in Italy. the 9th
er four being those at Florence.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
GUNS ENOUGH If
WAR SHOULD CONE
GEN. cRoziER TELLS COMMITTEE
ABOUT OUR ORDNANCE.
NEW RIFLES BEING MADE
Progress in Search for Most Effective
xpIosive--AdmiraI capps An.
swers Critics of Naval
Construction.

Washington, Jan. 22.--Brig. Gen.
Crozier. chief OF the bureau of ord
nance, United States army, in the
course of a statement made Tuesday
to the house committee on military
AFFAIRS, which had under consideration
the army appropriation bill, gave some
interesting information concerning the
governments preparation against pos
sible war needs of the future.
Gen. Crozier said that the United
States has now on hand enough rifles
to equip 7S1, 900 infantry. The Krag-
Jorgensens, of which there are 10000,
are being replaced rapidly by the new
weapon known officially as the model
of 1903, of which 331 900 already are
in use or on hand. AS fast as the
l903s are distributed. the Krags are
stored for emergency use by volun-
teers, or apportioned among the sew
eral miltias. Gen. Crozier said that II
the government and private factories
were to run two shifts day, 1900 Of
the new rifles could be turned out
daily. The United States has on
hand sO,0O0,000 rounds Of Krag-Jor-
gensen ammunition and % Ooo Ooo
rounds of Ammunition for tha new
model.
Search for Best Explos,ve
The general said relative 10 Ger.
tain items in the "a 600 600 annronria.
ton asked for nv the ordnance do.
partment. that experiments are eoing
forward constantly for the determine.
ton of the most effective and Iaast
dangerous explosive and he intimated
that considerable nroyress had heen
made. He adyerted 10 the fact that
when an the states have comol,ed
with The federal nroyision. extendina
monetary aid to such militia orxaf,Iza
fions. a. conform their .,rpn,siz tssn
I eoliipnent and dixcinlfna y, fh..X I.
the regular army. the ree,,lar sr,,,v 3,
81, 900 men can be augmenfed at optck
notice by 10 600 state troons
Brig. Gen Sharne commissarv sen.
eral of the army conferred with The
committee about various items ~ the
Sc 600 900 appronriation asked for nv
that service The estimates for the
army appropriation bill are 500 900 !.
900, as against $4,000 900 annronri.
ated by the last congress
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
PANIC IN RESTAURANT.
Woman Kills Man and Attempts To
Commit Suicide.

New York. Jan. 22.--As the result
OF a sensational shooting affair in the
restaurant of the Macy Department
Store at Sixth and Broadway. during
the noon hour. an unknown man is
deao, and his slayer, a woman whose
identity has not been learned, is ly-
ing at the hospital in a critical con-
dition from bullet inflicted mo.
ment after the murder The shoot
ing was followed by panic among
the diners.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
NEW COUNTY ATTORNEY.
r. 7. Mason Appointed To Succeed
A. C. Parry,

Abba, Jan. 22.-The county board
has appointed r. t. Mason county at
torney to succeed A. c, Parry, de-
ceased Mr. Mason. who has been
Mr.. Parry's deputy the past few
months. is q conscientious young at
torney with a fine legal mind and he
win not be disappointment TO the
taxpayers Of the county.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
MANY Japanese Returnina Home.

San Francisco. Jan, 22.-The Bulle-
tin says that the number of Japanese
returning home from this country is
unusually large. On the Manchuria,
which sailed for the Orient last week,
were 80 Japanese; 100 mere departed
Tuesday on the Asia and already $50
have been booked to 20 on the Mon
golia next week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
SIOUX CITY SAYS NO.
Defeats The Commission Plan by a
Majority Of 329.

Siux City. Ia. Jan. 22.-The com
mission plan OF city government was
defeated in special election yester.
day by majority OF 329 votes. The
result stood 2,2s2 votes against the
plan and 1858 votes for 1t. The total
vote OF 4,235 was little more than
half the vote that was cast In the
city election of 1906
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
ROYALTY IN COURT.
Kaisers Own Cousin Appears Be
fore the Court Martial.

Berlin, Jan. 22.-Accused of par
ticipation in the immoralities charged
by Editor Harden against other
knights of the Round Table"
Count Hohenau and Count Lynar APP
peared in their own defense today
before the military court of inquiry.
The two were specifically charged
with abusing their authority by fore
ing or inducing soldiers under them
to participate in misconduct, of
which Harden accused them. Hohenau
Is the Kaiser's own cousin.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
SHAW WILL RETIRE.
Quits Carnegie Trust Company On
the First of March.
United Press Dlspatch

United PresZ Dispatch.
New York. Jan. 22.-Hon. l.. NJ
Shaw denied today that he has re
signed from the presidency OF the
Carnegie Trust Company. 1t is like
.ly, however. he will retire March 1st.
owing, he added. to differences with
Dickinson, the owner of the major
ity of the stock. lie said he proposed
to purchase the control. but Dicken-
son would not SELL He refused TO
discuss his political ambitions.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
NEW YORK FOR BRYAN.
Opposition Fails To Make Much Of
Showing.

New York, Jan. 22.-New York
will support Bryan in the Denver
convention. Leading democrats to-
day declare this is the real signifi-
canoe of the calling off OF the pro-
posed conference OF conservative
democrats called to meet at the
Waldorf tomorrow, which had been
heralded as an anti-Bryan affair.
Its falling through is regarded as a
good indication that what Bryan OPP
position there is. cannot be solidi-
fed sufficiently to become dangerous.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
PERPETuALLY ENJoINED.
viii Never Be Able To Sell Liquors
in Dubuque County.

Dubuque. Ia. Jan, 22.-James Seip-
pie and his wife today were perpetu-
ally enjoined from selling intoxicat.
ing liquors in Dubuque county by
Judge Benson. The Seipples were
found guilty of selling liquor without
paying the mulct law tax.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
Bank ordered Closed.

Pittsburg. Jan. 22.-The Trades and
Mechanics bank. state institution.
closed today by order OF the state
bank examiner. Capital. 100000;
deposits estimated at ss60,oO0.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
Fleet Leaves Rio.

Washington, d, C.. Jan. 22.- Ad-
miral Evans fleet sailed for Punta
Arenas today, according to cable
gram just received from Rio Janeiro.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-01-23
TO SPAN pEs MONIES.
New Bridge Contracted For In Mar
ion County.
Special to Daily Herald.

Knoxville. Jan. 22.--The much talk.
cd Of long delayed bridge across the
Des Moines river al Rousseau has
finally been contracted for and will
be built between this date and Janu-
airy Is, 1909. The contract was let
to bridge company at Des Moines.
for three span steel bridge across
the river at that point. the contract
price being SI6,S75.0O.