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Smyrna times., 1908-08-26
THE WILLIAMS MURDER CASE

Marydel, Md, August 22.-The
finding of new evidence in the shape
of a table leg with a nail in its end
in possession of a man said to have
been in the company of William
Williams, the aged farmer, shortly
before he was found hanging in
Neal's Woods, near this place
about six weeks ago, may result in
the reopening of the case. Although
it was proved that Williams met his
deathfrom wounds received in the
head by such instrument and not from
strangulation, the authorities were
destitute of clue to his murderer
and the investigation had been
dropped. The latest discovery was
reported yesterday by Toby Williams,
son of the murdered farmer.
Thomas ]. Heating, public prosecutor
of that section of Delaware, declared
this morning that he had heard
nothing of this latest find. "Noth-
ing is being done in the case now, -
said Mr.. Heating, land l have no
information or fresh evidence to
warrant reopening the investigation. "
Asked if such action would be taken
if such an instrument had been
found, Mr.. Heating said: "That
would depend upon circumstances.
If they were suspicious or the
possession of such a weapon were
unexplained might reopen the case. p"
Smyrna times., 1908-08-26

No one is immune from kidney
trouble, so just remember that Foley's
Kidney Remedy will stop the irregu-
larities and cure any case of kidney
or bladder trouble that is not beyond
the reach of medicine. All drug
gists, Smyrna, and w. r. Keys &
Co., Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1908-08-26
BIG SEASON AT SHORE RESULTS
Hotel Proprietors' so Encouraged That
Improvements Will Be Made

Improvements Will Be Made
This has been the greatest "shore
year" of prosperity for the bay and
ocean resorts along the Delaware
coasts. Rehoboth has taken on new
life and will be greatly improved be-
fore the opening week next season.
Bowers Beach has had one of the
greatest years in it's history, the
hotels being compelled to lease out
rooms from cottagcrs and residents
nearby. The railroad excursions to
Rehoboth and Ocean City have been
record-breakers. The Slaughter
Beach crowds commence to arrive on
Wednesday evening and continue over
Sunday. At Woodland Beach, Presi-
dent Mott is completing the erection
Of a modern row of twenty new ter
raced cottages. This prosperity, too.
has come, in the past two weeks par
ticularly, in the face of a pest of
Jersey mosquitoes. Coal oil and
strong porch screens, however, have
been brought into use and the mos
quitoes have kept on the outside.
Smyrna times., 1908-08-26
Eeminins Amenities

What did you think of the wedding?
Was l nervousT'
well, little at first, dear, but not
after Reggie had said 4 will '"-TIar.
per's Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1908-08-26
Let Him off Easv.

Lola-Last night young Borem de-
clared he would willingly go to the
ends Of the earth for me. Grace-And
what did you say? Lola-I finally got
him to make a start for home and let
it go at that.-Chlcago News
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Experiments Will Be Started
About August / at
PittSburg.
16 KILLED A DAY
IN DEEP SHAFTS
Explosives Will Be Fired Into
Deadly Gases in Boiler
Plate Cylinder.

The United States Government within
the next few weeks viii begin a series
OF scientific Investigations into the
causes Of disasters in American coal
mines in the hope that the present
frightful mortality may be reduced TO
a minimum. BY August /. IN accord
ance with plans approved by Secretary
Garfield. the Interior Department will
have a complete experimental station in
operation on the grounds Of the arsenal
in Pittsburg.
Prompt action was considered neces-
sary because the terrible mortality rec
ord OF last year is being continued into
this year. although 1907 was considered
an unusual one. 300 being killed in the
coal mines as against 2.O61 the year be-
fore. From unofficial estimates il ap-
pears that sixteen men have been killed
or injured each work day of the year.
At the Pittsburg experimental sta
ton tests OF the various dynamites and
powders used in blasting coal will be
made to determine accurately their
safety In the presence OF the deadly
dredsmp and equally deadly coal dust
Explosives will he hurled by means of
4 mortar into a mammoth boiler-pIate
cylinder which has previously been
filed with gas, and the effects will be
carefully noted II ignition fails after
severe tests, the use of these explosives
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
NEGRO TO Be HUNG
TOMORROW MORNING
Albert Brown Shot Brother
From Ambush After Quar-
rel Over Girl.

Albert Brown. the negro. who killed
his brother after a quarrel. and who
was sentenced to death by Justice stat
ford few months ago. will die on the
gallows at the District jail tomorrow
morning The President has declined TO
stay the execution, and the colored
man, reconciled to his fate. awaits his
death with a calmness that surprises
ali who come in contact with him.
He has declared 70 the Rev. John r.
Roberts, his spiritual adviser. that he
does not fear death by the hangman's
rope, and that he would rather die IN
that manner than remain in Jail for the
rest of his life
The crime Of which he was convicted
was the shooting Of his brother. Harvey
Brown. in cold blood They had had
quarrel over a girl Albert went
away. and procuring a revolver returned
and lay in wait for his brother in an
alleyway, shooting him in the head,
and then. standing over the PROSTATE
body. riddled it with (the remaining
bullets.
The death sentence passed on Brown
was the first Justice Stafford was ever
called upon 10 pronounce. The man Will
be executed between 10 a m. and :
y. N.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
A WOMAN
COOKING HIM MEAL
Beggar Is Pursued, But
Makes Escape in the
Woods.

PHILADELPHIA, Juaa 2 Is sac
was preparing a meal e s<lan who
came 10 her door bSFgsag food. Ms.
Owen Morris, OF Frankford avenue
T0rresdale. yesterday was strucI. doEn
ana beaten on the head BY the -isitor.
Later. the assailant escaped, and Iata
last night the police believe they had
hin surrounded in Byberry.
Mrs Morris was alone in her hona
when the man knocked az the door.
re was hungry. he said. and had ~
4aey.
Mrs Norris invited him into the house,
ami began 70 busy herself with the
preparation OF food. While stOOpinR
over the stove, she heard a noise be-
hind her Turning, she was Just in tina
20 avoid a blow from a horse clipper.
which might have fractured her skull
Sne received glancing blow and fell
Then. as the man began. beating her,
size screamed. becoming unconscious a.
mCment later
Ier cries attracted her son. who vas
a snort distance from the house. FIe
saw the man running across the fields
Calling 10 the nelghbOrS. the young
man set out in pursuit. but was dis
tanced bv the fugitive. who disappeared
in clump OF woods. BY the time the
crowd had passed through the strip
OF timber the man had disapL cared
According 70 the description given BY
AITs. Morris after recovering conscious
mess, he was about forty years old. well
built. tall. and had a light musrache.
Mrs Morris Is II a serious condition
from shock
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Washington Canoe Club Gives
Jolly Old Time Minstrel ShoqU

quartet OF end men hard to beat. All
had particularly good songs. Felix
almost danced once or twice. as one
Of the club '-roOters' in front expressed
II, and made a distinct hit in his
specially. Brooke Amiss was as well
poised as a seasoned society matron
when a cabbage done UP all fancy
was handed to him across the foot
lights.
To Harold Lincoln went the really biz
hit Of the performance in a skirt dance
that vas an ail-around winner. He was
exceedingly graceful. and was compelled
TO respond TO a double encore Mr..
Morselrs song. "Who? Me?'' was one OF
the conspicuous hits OF the first part.
An unexpected and delightful feature
was buck dancing speciality by the
original Gold Dust Twins" These
were two real little Dickaninnies. who
were dressed as the twins" and cut
some fancy figures that even Mr.
Lincoln could never hope 10 learn.
They created a great deal OF merrimeni
and were heartily applauded-
Peter Becker was the youngster who
sang. Z am Waiting for the Summer
Time and You" His voice is marvellous
iy sweet. and he was charming enough
to compel almost any girl to hurry.
lie Roy in feats Of lezerdemain man
aged 20 mystifv every body.
The performance last night was only
a threat Of what the Washington Canoe
Club promises TO do in the future. and a
mighty fine prediction Il proved 20 be-
II was without a doubt one OF the best
and most complete performances Of its
kind ever seen here.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

When an explosion occurs the flames
will burn the oil paper and ignite the
gun cotton.
To Have Miniature Mine.
In connection with the experimental
station there will be miniature mine
with drifts, headings. rooms. and lad
ders. This place will be filed with
smoke or gas, and experiments viii be
made with apparatus capable Of sus-
tanning life in these vapors. Miners viii
be taught how TO wear this apparatus
and how to save their comrades who
may be unconscious IN the mine follow
ing an explosion.
The station Will be in charge OF Clar-
ence Hall, the G overnment's explosive
expert, with DR.. Walter o. Smelling as
explosives chemist.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Make Test in Cylinder.

the country.
Make Test in Cylinder.
That part Of the experimental station
in which the explosives are to be tested
will be IN the form of a cylinder 100
feet long and six feet in diameter, lying
OH the ground. An explosive mixture
of firedamp and air in one case or coal
dust and air in another Will be pumped
into the cylinder and the explosive 20
De tested win be shot into II from one
end by big steel mortar.
The cylinders in which the explosions
are to occur are TO be Of heavy boiler
plate. Safety valves will be placed all
along the top and will be left unfas-
tened in such a manner that whenever
there is an explosion the valves will
fly open upon their hinges series
of port holes or the sides. covered with
one-haIf inch glass. will enable those
conducting the experiments TO witness
the explosions from the observation
house, sixty feet away.
While these tests are being conducted
operators and miners VIII be invited
10 be present In order that they will
be able to see clearly the explosions Of
gas or dust, a piece Of oil paper will
be placed across n tace OF one OF the
safety valves with a piece OF gun cot
ton suspended about six inches away.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
ITALY COPIES AMERICA.

GENEVA, June 27.-The tribunal OF
DemOdossOla, Italy, evidently has been
much impressed with the fne assessed
against the Standard oil Company b.
Judge Lands for il has just fined a
wealthy merchant Of Naples. named In
dacO. 100000 for smuggling 1,SS0 pounds
OF sacGSarine through the SimplOn tun-
rel into italy.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
FETE FOR CHILDREN.

A lawn fete will he given at the
Bruen Home for Children, 300 o street
northwest. on Wednesday from TO 10
O'Clock D. m A musical and literary
program will be presented, including Sc
iections by the Nordica Club. Admis-
sion will be free.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Travel Made Comfortable in Hot

Weather. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. .
The midnight sleepers from Washing
ton 70 New York ready for Occupancy
at UliOn Station al 10 D m are pro-
video with electric fans. making the at
rnOsphere cool and comfortable for thoss
I1iuni ed trains between WashiagtCn
Philadelphia. and New York are equip
ped with electric fans throughout AT
dining cars OF the Baltimore K Ohio
r. r. a-e provided with electric fans
Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Spend Your Fourth

on white-capped Chesapeake Bay and
avoid the noise and heat. -Four hours
sail. including railroad. for 81 % Tickets
at office OF The Electric Line l4th g.
New York ave nW--AdV-
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

A sweet voiced hoy last night sang
the lifting strains of an old-time melody
called II Am Waiting For the Summer
Time and You" while a big audience
filed every corner OF the Columbia
Theater at the hrst minstrel perform
ance under the auspices of the Wash
ington Canoe Club The song and It's
old-tlne strain took many in the audi
ence back to the days when minstrels
were the greatest entertainments Of
fered to the pleasure-seeking public and
chief among the numbers were the bal
lads which told Of love and all its
joys and disappOintments-
Rarely has a more ambitious and sue
cessfuI amateur entertainment been
given than that of the Washington
Canoe Club last night. Every feature
went with snap and vigor thai would
have done credit 70 any professional
organization on the road. The Old-time
"hrst J,art" was without flaw. and
every succeeding number was enthusi-
astfcaIly aDplauded.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
MAJOR FULLER RETIRED.

Major Lawson ". Fuller. Of the
Ordnance Department, was trans
ferred 10 the retired list yesterday
as a result OF the finding OF a re-
firing board. before which that Of
hcer was ordered at his own re-
quest Major Fuller has been on dl.t
IN the once OF the chief Of ordnance
OF the army. and has been SERVING
also as recorder Of the army board
or ordnance and fOrtifCatfOns
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

The Best Value in Flowers is Always
10 be had at Guides. 1914 F. Finest speci-
men flowers. and they last longest ADJ
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Enter in Costumes

When the curtain rose. instead Of
long line OF corked faces which the au-
dience expected to see the stage was
empty except for the interiocutor, Ar
thur Middleton. who sat in his place IN
the middle OF a long line OF empty
chairs. IN a few minutes the Three
Little Maids" came tripping in. Behind
them came Robin Hood and his men,
then a group of Indians, and after them
a merry little band Of gondoliers. They
all took their places. the lights went
out. and when they were flashed on
again there stood the line Of men. not
in the fancy costumes ia which they
had entered. but in smart white SUM ner
attire, looking the part Of up-to-Gate
rninstrels. The quick and clever change
was rOundly applauded-
In spite of the fact that the men upon
the stage received the applause and
of the credit for the success OF the per
formance belongs 10 Ben Judson, who
sat down in the orchestra and led the
company 20 success.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28
Felix Almost Dances

Felix Mahoney. Brooke Amiss. ". A.
MorselI. and Harold Lincoln were a
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

Take z:so Train for Chesapeake Beach.
Saturday 25c; Sunday. SOC round trip.
See ad-. page 3. Sd section.-Adv
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

Baltimore and Return, s1-z5, Baltimore
and Ohio R r Every Saturday and
Sunday. All trains both wavs. both
days. except Royal Limited City or
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

SI.s5 to Baltimore and Return
Today via Baltimore & Ohio r R--Adv.
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

In the preparations for the
the OF toilet articles. perfumes.
get that have the best
ingtOn, and prices - "0 =
The Washington times., 1908-06-28

You couldn't ask for anything nicer at low
price. The patterns are chiefly Dresden and OTi
entail effects, especially good for KimOnos.
sacques, nd some dstinctively drapery STYLES.
The eolors are guaranteed 20 be fast The range
Of styles is broad and the patterns desirable
that you'll be glad 70 get them a the regular
price
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

D. J. Campbell was in Hot Springs Tuesday.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
A PERSONAL PANIC

A man there was who had some cash He'put it ir the bank, To leave it there he vowed was rash, One day when values sank. And so he hastened down the street And stood out in the rain, With anxious heart and weary feet, And drew 1t out again. And through the night he thought o
 thieves Ih
 And all a-tremble heard The lightest quiver of the leaves Whene'er branch was stirred. He nursed his treasure with dismay, To sleep he tried in vain, He promptly sought the bank nrxt da. And put it back again. And yet again arose the doubt Which vexed his soul full sore, Again he drew his money out,
 Then put it back once more. He couldn't work; he caught chill, And felt relieved to find That presently the doctors bill
 Took money off his mind.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Portuguese May License Gambling

Senor Archer Silva, Portuguese government deputy, has introduced a bill to make gambling legal in Portu- guese territory, and to impose a state tax of s3,OoO year on every institution where games of chance are permitted. The civil governor of Madeira has gone to Lisbon to confer with the prime min ister on the. subject, and to assure him that the legalization of gambling would benefit Madeira considerably, and that the government would reap@rich profits. It is stated that syndicate of British capitalists with capital of s50,0 ,000 pro- poses to establish casinos at the princf- pal Portuguese seaside resorts. If the proposed law passes, the directors of all suchcasinos will have to be exclusively Portuguese.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
legIess Young Lady EI0pes With Lover

Carrying in his arms a legless young woman to the license counter in the county clerks office at Newport, Ky, a young man applied for marriage license. They gave their names as John B. Bapp, of Seattle, and Pearl Ruppell, of Portland, Ind. The couple went from Cincinnati in cab to the city across the Ohio river, and when the man stepped from the cab with the young woman in his arms he attracted a crowd. In the clerks office he placed her on the counter while the document was being prepared. The young wo- mans legs were amputated as the re- suit of railway accident. After ob- taining the license the couple went to a parsonage and were married.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Good and Bad by Turns

At the banquet given by the business men the Rev. Dr. c. R. Hudson told the following story, which made a big hit: He said that two men, who had not met for many years, but who had been warm friends, were talking about how things had been with them. Each said he had had the usual ups and down, some good and some bad.
 "Well, I was married," said one,
 ''That's good" said the other.
 ''Well, it wasn't so good. The woman was awfully mean"
 ''That's bad," commented his friend.
 "Well, it wasn't so bad, either. She had lot of money" .--..--.---- a,---,-,yss
 ''That was good, "again remarked his friend.
 Well, it wasn't so good either, in- vested the money in sheep and they all laid down and died"
 That was bad"
 "Well, it wasn't so bad, either. l pulled off the wool and sold it for more than the sheep were worth."
 ''That was good.'
 "Well, it wasn't so good, either. put the money in house and one'night the house was burned down." "That's bad.'
 Well, it wasn't so bad, either. The woman burned to death in it.'--Louis. vile Courier-Journal.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
GeisiCkeY Wins
 Horse and Sled

Henry Geisicker, of the American Bench on Sullivan was the luckiest man on the creek last Sunday night when he got 8 horse, harness, sled and one hundred pounds of feed for two dollars and half
 The outfit mentioned was one owned by Cy Noble and he raffied it off on that date. There were forty chances each of which sold for two and half.
 The tickets were all placed in box and drawn out one at time, the last ticket in the box being the winning number. When all but two had been withdrawn it was found that those yet in the box belonged to Harry. Winde and Henry Geisicker. Both gentle men were willing to sell their chances at this time. :or forty dollars but no buyer appeared and then ticket|out belonged to. Winde which left Geis- icker the winner
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Start Mill at
 kenpervilIe

Kemper & McVicar started their saw mill at Kemperville Monday and are cutting large supply of lumber to meet the demands of their customers. When the mill was closed down last fall it was supposed that there was stock enough on hand to last the entire winter, but the large and unexpected demand for lumber soon depleted their stock, and it was found necessary to again start the mill.
 Only enough lumber to last until spring will be cut, as it is necessary tc haul the logs to the mill at present, whereas in the Summer they can be floated there at a much less expense.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Gen. J. Warren Kiefer, form erly speaker of the national house of. representatives and at present member of the same body, has entered the contest for the United States senatorship to succeed Senator Foraker. Gen. Kiefer is a veteran of the Civil and Spanish wars.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
pr. Chadwick Bankrupt

.Dr. Leroy M. Chadwick, husband of the late Cassie Chadwick, who died last year in the Ohio peniientiary while serving a sentence for conspiracy to wreck the. Ober1in National bank, is to seek relief in the bankruptcy court.
 This announcement was made by Jay F. :Dawley, his attorney. Dr. Chadwick has no assets. The purpose of the peti- tion is tosclear up a lot of old complies tions arising from the Chadwick affair,
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Large Collection
 of Fine Records

s t- N s
 Probably the best private collection of photograph records in Alaska is owned by Kelly & Anderson, proprie- tors of the Central roadhouse on Sulli- van creek. This collection numbers 242 different selections, and contains records of all kinds from solos to full brass bands.
 Every evening Louis Anderson oper- sates> the machine for several hours, and person might visit the roadhouse every night for week and never hear the same record twice. MT. Anderson is phonograph enthusiast and takes great pride in the machine. A large number of new records have been or