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Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
GREATGsANDSON or PRESIDENT MONROE
John Monroe, Js., Farmer Near Bear sta
iion Makes This Important Discovery.

John Monroe, JF., Farmer Near Bear Sta
too Makes This Important Discovery,
Delaware has a greatgraudson of
President Monroe. 1t was announced
last week that John Monroe, Jr., a
farmer near Bear Station, has lust
learned that he enjoys this distinction,
and that he is an heir to vast timber
lands near Alexandria, Va, once owned
by the fifth President of the United
States. The relative of the former
Chief Magistrate has retained Lilburne
Chandler, of Wilmington, to protect
his interests. The value of the land is
not yet known. Mr.. Monroe has been
a resident of this state for many years.
but 1t was not until recently that he
knew of his distinguished lineage His
mother married a son of the Presiden
and then disappeared from Virginia,
taking her son, the present claimant,
with her to Pennsylvania. Subse-
quently he came to Delaware. Sew
eral weeks ago, when a lumber dealer
from Trenton. N. j., was buying
timber in Virginia, he learned that
John Monroe, Jr., of Delaware, was
heir to the Monroe estate, which owns
the lands. He so informed the Della
ware farmer, and the latter verified his
claim. He now endeavors to have the
estate settled.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
TWO KeNTON CASES BEFORE MAGISTRATE
Charles E. Green Sues Thomas Melvin and
Elmer Melvin Sues Charles e. Green.

Charles Z. ureen sues Thomas Melvin and
EImeI Melvin Sues Charles e. Green.
Chas. E Green sued Thomas Melvin
for a debt, and at the sale, Constable
William NJ. Boyer sold things on the
writ belonging to Gilbert G. Melvin
Justice Wood, at a hearing, Tuesday,
when the facts were set forth, gave
judgment in favor of Gilbert G. Mel
vim for $16. Constable William NJ.
Boyer, of Smyrna, and Charles E.
Green being liable for the same. Ell
mer b. Melvin of near Kenton, brought
suit against Constable Boyer and
Charles E. Green for selling goods at
the sale of Thomas Melvin belonging
to him. In this case, Elmer B. Melvin
was awarded damages of So by Justice
Wood. The total costs of the two
cases amounted to S46.sS.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORS AT SMYRNA
Keat County District COnv enliOn Meets ia An.
nual Session at the Presbyterian Church
DR.. Shaw National Secretary Here.

Kent County Christian Endeavorers
held a splendid District Convention in
Smyrna on Friday and despite the
lnclement weather, it was most sue
cessful III its arrangement and lofty in
Its sentiments. The Presbyterian
Christian Eudeavor Society was the
host of tue Endeayorers and the Pres
byterian Church where the sessions
were held was tastily decorated with
pOtted plants and evergreen with here
and there a modest display of the
Christian Endeavor colors. Across
the pulpit recess was festooned a strea-
mer of those coors with the &C. E."
monogram. A goodly attendance was
present when the morning session was
called to order by the Rev. w. V.
Roberts, county president. Miss
Eunice Anthony gave the address of
welcome which was responded to by
Samuel G. Evans of Milford. The
morning session was devoted mostly
to routine business. Iu the afternoon
after prayer by the Rev. n. G. Clough
of Clayton, the session opened in
earnest and some excellent addresses
were made notable among which was
Rev. Thomas J. Hopkins OF Whining
ton anC the Rev. S. j. Cleland of
Dover. The former spoke on The
Greatesc Argument of Christianity. -
and the latter on personal Work as
Done by the Savior. The evening
session opened with prayer by Rev.
Illghman Smith. Miss May Leathers
sang solo. The Rev. Dir. William
Shaw general secretary of the national
organization was the principal speaker
and his splendid talk on the great
Christian Endeavor Movement was
heartily enjoyed by all who heard him
After his remarks Dr.. Shaw was given
a royal .. Z. Greeting at which nearly
the whole congregation participated.
! The Informal reception was followed
/ by treat i'll the chapel which had
been delightfully."- arranged by the
ladies' of the Presbyterian Society.
The session throughout was full of
interest and will go on record as one
! OF the best ever held in the county.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
URY LAW MAKES EASY WORK
FOR SMYRNA POLICE FORCE
ALDERMAN CROW REPORTS "NOTHING DO
ING" TO SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL
council Closing Up Business for the Fiscal
fear-electiOn Next MOnday-President
Reynolds Makes Valuable Suggestion.

For the first time in years, probably
IN the history of Smyrna, Alderman
Eugene Grow chief of the Department
OF Public Safety submitted his month
ly report to Town Council Friday even
ing stating that no arrests had been
made during January and consequent
ly no fines imposed or collected. The
report was greeted with smiles and
on motion was accepted and filled.
This excellent state of affairs is attri-
buted to the Local Option Law and the
closing of saloons. Heretofore it has
been no uncommon occurrence to have
report submitted showing fines to the
amount of $500 or 500. 90 collected
monthly by the Alderman. Under the
new law drunkenness aud disorderIy
conduct is rarely seen on our streets
and our Police Department has little
or nothing to do. The extra police
and nightwatchmau have been merged
into one officer and additional police on
Saturday nights have not been needed
since the Local Option Election.
Members of the Council seemed high
ly pleased with Alderman Crows Jan
uary report and say that the money
saved from extra police hire will more
than compensate the difference in
amount of fines passed over to the
Town Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
WOODLAND BEACH CASE At DOVER.
hlIl Damage Case Before Court Will Deter
mine Liabiy Of insurance Companies.

hn Damage Case Before Court Will Deter
mine Liabiy Of insurance Companies.
The case transferred from the Fed
eral Courts to Kent county, whe1 ei1
James Hill, administrator of Samuel
P. Hill, seeks to recover from the
Woodland Beach Amusement Com.
pany large damages for the loss Of the
life of Samuel P. Hill while riding on,
a toboggan railway operated by the
defendant company at Woodland
Beach, is scheduled for trial at this
term of court. 1t Will probably be
taken up during the coming week. It
Will prove most interesting case to
amusement enterprise proprietors,
bringing out the extent of their liabil-
ity. Henry Ridgely and Josiah O.
Wolcott represent the plaintiffs, and
ex-senator Anthony Higgins will ap-
pear for the amusement company.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19

Next Sunday at The Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Arthur Richards pastor of the
Presbyterian church will preach next
Sunday as follows:- morning, 1890
a. m, subject, "The Worlds Food"
evening, 40 p. IN, "a Spiritual
Conspiracy"
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
SUCCESSOR to RURAL cARRlERw W. II. CARR
B. F. Graham OF the Discontinued Route Of
KentOn Transferred to Smyrna Route No. 2.

B. F. Graham of Kenton, who was
carrier of the r. f. d. Route which
has been abandoned, has been trans
ferred by the Postoiice Department
to Smyrna to succeed the late William
II. Carr who was carrier of Route Q.
There were a number Of applicants but
as Mr.. Graham was forced out of a
place by the abandonment of route,
he was taken care of when it came to
filling a vacancy. The new carrier of
Route ,, it is said, is a Democrat and
his appointment does not set well with.
the Republican applicants who natur-
ally felt that they should have had first
show. Rural carrier Graham will be
the only Democrat having connection
with the Smyrna POstofice. He enters
upon his duties here March the first.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
NEXT SUNDAY AT AsBURY NJ. E. CHURCH
Dr. Watts Sermons Next Sunday Morning 10
Harmony With Washlugton's Birthday

Rev. Robert Watt d. D. pastor Of
Asbury NJ. E. Church will preach next
Sunday morning on "a Message from
the Sage of Mt. Vernon" In the
evening he will deliver the fourth OF
his special series of sermons, the sub
iect being "a Meddlesome Preacher
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
REV. J. A. ARTERS FIELD SECRETARY.
To Leave EpwOrth and Become Actively En-
gagged With Peninsula Antl-LlCense League

To Leave EpwOrth and Become Actively En-
gagged With Peninsula Antl-LiCense League
One of the most important moves
made in temperance circles in Della
ware since the close of the spects-
cular campaign which eliminated in
the special election last November has
been announced in the intention OF
the Rev. Royal W. Raymond, field
secretary of the Anti-License League,
in charge of the peninsula, to leave
the East to accept the position Of
superintendent of the temperance work
in the state of Washington. The Rev.
John NJ. Arters, pastor OF Epworth
M. E. Church, will take the position,
subject to the confirmation by Bishop.
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
{. K. Snyder Case Now Ia Jary's Hands.

{. (. Snyder case Now "a Jary's IaRd8.
@. K. Snyder of Duck Creek, ,aceuse1
of selling wine in violation of the
liquor law, whom the Grand Jury
indicted yesterday on three charges,
was tried this morning. The case is
now with the jury with prospect Of o.
disagreement
Smyrna times., 1908-02-19
Town Council Ending lis Fiscal Year.

Friday evening was tue last regular
meeting of the Town Council for the
fiscal year now ending and with the
adjourned meeting to be held next
Friday night all business will be
wound up and accounts audited. Sec
retary Grieves, John P. Hudson and
Joseph II. Wright were appointed by
President Reynolds to prepare for the
annual town election which will be
held Monday next February oath. All
the affairs of the town were reported in
good condition. There was no street
report owing to the absence of Chair
man Robinson. Attention was called.
however, to some bad pavements no
table among which was the pavement
IN front OF DOughten's Glove Factory
and the pavement in front of the new
property of Mrs. Rebecca Collins.
Some discussion was given to the new
So, 800 macadam street which owing to
its muddy condition and absence. of
crossings is not giving the satisfaction
that was anticipated Council will
however take up the subject at length
when spring weather opens.
Fire Escapes and Better Exits Discussed
Manager Joseph H. Wright of the
Smyrna Opera House who is also
chairman of the Opera House Commit
tee was called upon for a report con-
corning the cost of installing fire es.
capes at the Opera House. He had no
report to make at that time but he said
the plan to be recommended would be
to build an iron fire escape from the
third story down. President Reynolds
called attention to the fact that the
doors leading to the stairway should
be made wider and that the doors at
the foot of the stairway should be
made to open ''out" instead of Gin. 3"
In case of stampede at present, and
the lower doors were closed, it would
be absolutely impossible to open them
when the crowd had once pushed
against it. By changing the hidges so
the double doors would swing out such
a catastrophe could be prevented The
Presidents suggestion was received
with favor and the Opera House com
mittee was directed to give this the
very first attention. Council adjourn
ed to meet Friday evening after claims
to the amount of S783. % were allowed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27

Mothers, bring your boys and
we'll sell you the IS boys suits for
S3.85,at Schnei der Bros.
Ike Black Of this city went to
Grand Rapids this noon on business
for the Kelly H owe Thomson COM
pany Of Duluth.
Mrs. Maude Smythe Of this city
went to Ferris this noon to give
instructions to some pupils and will
return to the city this evening.
Jesse Moore Of this city went to
Cass Lake this noon to spend a few
hours with relatives and returned to
the city on the afternoon train.
A. M. Baldwin. who sells goods
for the Northwestern Electrical
Equipment company Of ST. Paul,
went to Brainerd this morning to
sell batteries.
Mrs. Just, wife Of DR.. Just of
Crookston, arrived in the city this
noon and will leave on this even
ing train for Blackjack where she
will visit with friends.
Revernd Copper, district superin-
tendent of the NJ. r. church, came
in this morning from a trip to the
churches up the line" and went
to Cass Lake on the noon train.
J. HI. Lindstrom of Duluth, who
is interested in street railways in
Grand Forks, N. D., passed through
the city this noon enroute home after
brief business visit in the FORK"
Mr.. and Mrs. Brotherly and
children returned this noon to their
home in Duluth after attending the
funeral of the little Method child.
Mrs. Brotherly and Mrs. Method are
sisters.
L. Amadon came to the city today
from Mallard, where he is super
vising the cutting Of some 10000
ties, which he owns at that place.
Mr.. Amadon will return to Mallard
as soon as he concludes some bust
ness affairs which he has to look
after here H..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27
.....:

New York, Aug. 26.-Mrs. Howard
Gould has brought suit for $4,000
against Frank A. Mclaughlin, Fifth
avenue tradesman, who, she alleges,
through process server injured her
to that extent. Failing to collect a
bill from Mrs. Gould for various art
icles he had made for her Mclaughlin
began suit to recover the amount he
said was due him. On July last the
process server attempted to serve a
summons on Mrs. Gould and in her
complaint Mrs. Gould alleges that he
wantonly, maliciously and cruelty in
suited her, as result of which she
says she sustained a severe nervous
shock and injury to the extent of the
damages asked in her suit.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27
JUR|ST DISCUSSES
OIL TRUST DECISION
Parent Company Punished foI
Sins Of Offspring,

Goshen, Ind, Aug. 27.-Judge Fran.
els e. Baker of the United States cir
cult court of appeals, which reversed.
the decision of Judge Landis filming
the Standard Oil company $29. 240,000,
has replied to the critics of the court.
I'm the first place." he said, cit was
not the Standard Oil company incor-
porated under the laws of New Jer
sey, the parent concern, that was on
trial, but the Standard Oil company OF
Indiana, an offspring undoubtedly, but
a much smaller and weaker organiza-
ton.
"But when it came to pass iudg-
ment it was on the offenses of the
parent company that the Indiana off.
spring was found guilty and it was in
accordance with the property and rev.
enues of the parent company that the
fine of the offspring was gagged. II
it was the desire and purpose of the
court to punish the Standard Oil CON-
pany of New Jersey that concern
should have been indicted either joint
ly or separately and have been
brought into court.
EVERY corporation has exactly the
same rights as an individual, no more,
no less. The parent company is, of
course, more or less responsible for
the acts of the Indiana company. The
people will sooner or later realize
that the courts are not swayed by any
other influence than law and prece.
regard to the decision of a court
counts for no more than his opinion.
All I know in reality about the case
is that a common thing has occurred
"a motion for a rehearing has been
fled"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27
ENTIRELY GR0UNDLESs,
M. de Reus Discusses Venezuelan Rev.
dictionary Story. -.

NJ. de Reus Discusses Venezuelan Rev.
dictionary Story. ... ..
The Hague, Aug. PIN. de Reus,
the minister of The Netherlands to
Venezuela, who was expelled from
that republic last month by President
Castro, had long conference regard
ing Venezuelan affairs with M. Van
Swinderen, minister of foreign affairs.
In subsequent interview with the
representative of the Associated Press
M. de Reus characterized as pure
invention the assertion that Holland,
with the support of the United States,
had lent her countenance to revolu-
tionary schemes in Venezuela. He de-
clared that his expulsion from Ven
ezuela need not necessarily be consid-
cred an infraction of international
law.
The relations between Holland and
Venezuela, M. de Reus said, already
were strained before the indiscreet
publication of confidential letter. he
wrote to society in Amsterdam.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27
COLONEL w. E. STEWART.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Orders have
been issued by the war department
directing Colonel William F.. Stewart
of the coast artillery, who several
months ago was sent to the abandoned
military post of Fort Grant, Ariz., on
account of "temperamental incapac.
ity," to proceed to Fort .Huachuca
Ariz., to take the riding test pre-.
scribed for field officers. At the con.
clusion of the test he is directed to
return to Fort Grant. Colonel Stew
art was asked to retire last year and
refused. AS a result he was sent to
Fort Grant, without command" his
only associates being two caretakers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27
TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER
Presidential and Congressional Elec-
tions in Cuba.

Presidential and Congressional Elec-
tions in Cuba.
Oyster Bay, N y, Aug. 27.-That
the presidential and congressional
elections in Cuba would be held on
Nov. II, next, and that the Inaugural
ton of the newly elected president
would take place on Jan. %, 1909, was
the announcement made by Charles
b. Magoon, governor of Cuba, follow
ing his conference with President
Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill. Govern
or Magoon said that President Roose-
welt and he had agreed upon these
dates after full discussion OF the
situation. ss
In his conference with the president,
Governor Magoon went over the work
OF reconstruction in Cuba and talked
over the legislative and sanitary situar
lions. sss
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-08-27
. LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Souvenir post cards at the Pho
neer Office.
Wanted Apprentice girls. Apply
at Mrs Conger's Millinery.
James Ingram came in from Park
Rapids last evening on cedar bust
ness.
A. Wang of this city went to
Kelliher last evening to visit with
the old folks.
E. B. Benedict came in last even
from Laporte for short visit among
the local business men.
]. B. Anderson returned to Kelli-
her last night after spending the
day on business in Bemidji.
Don't fail to see the shoes we
offer for $1.95. They are wonders
for the money. Schneider Bros.
Thomas Newly of this city, the
livery man, returned last night from
days business visit in Laporte.
&c. Long came in last evening
from Walker to attend some logging
business and returned home this
morning. 49, .-~-..
Eugene Berman and eMayne
Stanton returned to the city last
evening from days pleasure trip
to Walker.
The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will meet with Mrs. c.. E. Croker,
7O3 Beltrami avenue, Thursday after
noon at $50.
E. Erickson of Tenstrike was an
overnight visitor in the city and
returned home on the M. & I. freight
train this morning.
L. E. Rood went to Thief River
Falls yesterday afternoon on bust
ness for the Wymann-P artridge com
pany of Minneapolis.
|. ]. A. Triska, a homesteader living
near Littlefork, returned home last
evening after spending the day in
the city seeing the sights"
w. H. Squier of Blackjack came
in yesterday noon from a short visit
in Winnipeg and returned to the
Duck" on the evening train.
All typewriter ribbons except the
two and tri-color ribbons or special
makes on sale at thePioneer office at
the uniform price of 75c each.
F. S. Lycan, proprietor of the
Markham hotel of this city, returnrd
last evening from Brainerd where he
spent a few days with friends.
Otto Peterson of this city returned
yesterday afternoon from Cass Lake
where he went on business for the
L. K. Deal Lumber company.
C. Z. Ross of Duluth arrived in
the city yesterday afternoon and
left on the vening train for Gemmel
to look after his logging interests.
Miss Ann Titus returned to her
home at Mimic, N. D., yesterday
afternoon after spending two months
in the Titus cottage at Lakeside.
Crookston College offers special
inducements to those who enroll on
or before Sept. 1st. Send for catalog
to J. C. Satire, Crookston, MINI.
S. J. Lachepelle returned to Big
Falls, where he is engaged in the
real-estate business, after a days
visit among the landmen of the
city.
Rev. w. S. Ward returned to
Crookston last night after uniting
Rev. Hall-Quest and Miss Shirley
Knox of Nebish in the holy bonds
of matrimony.
Peter Getter of Wilton came in
yesterday morning and spent the
day on business at the court house
in this city, returning home on the
afternoon train.
Nels Nyhus of Blackjack came
in yesterday morning and left on
the afternoon train for Mahnomen
where he will look over some land
in which he is interested.
P.J. Russell, candidate for the
democratic nomination for county
attorney, went to Kelliher last even
ing on professional business anc
returned to the city this morning.
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