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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30
oUADRUPLE MURDER
Mystery Stirs the Entire Section OF
New England,

ROSTON, Mass, March a1s-Not
since Jane Toppan was convicted
more than decade ago OF the whole
sale poisoning of her friends and re-
la,iyes has this section Of New Eng
land been 80 stirred over poison
mystery as /, has been this week hy
the development in the case Of Mrs
Mary Kellcfher, the Somerville wo-
man who has been indicted on the
charge al numbering four members
a her family, AS in the case ot the
Toppan woman Mrs, Kellerher y Al.
legged 10 have killed her victims by
administering arsenic in their food,
The persons alleged 70 have been
killed by Mrs, Kellehcr are; Annie /,
Kelleher, aged 81, sister Of Mrs
Kellehcrs husband, who died March
/ 1906; Mary Kelleher, ) years old,
daughter oi Mrs, Kelleher, who died
Nov IL. 1906; William Kelleher, 10
wears old, son Of Mrs. Kellcher, who
died ian, IA, 1905 and Katherine NJ,
Kelelrher, u years old, eldest child
Of Mrs. Kelleher, who died July 23'
1905.
The case ot Mrs. Kelleher first
came under public notice last Decem-
Der when she was arrested on a
charge Of setting fire to the house OF
Prof. A. j. Lowell OF Harvard, by
whom she was employed as a domes'
tic.
The bodies OF the four persons who
| are alleged to have been victims o.
poison were buried in an Arlington
cemetery, and remained there unt'l
after suspicion was aroused by DR.
In. w. White Of Somerville, who cal
lied the attention Of the police TO the
successive deaths in the kellehei
household. An investigation was or
dered and the bodies were disiutered
Traces Of arsonic are said to have
lbeen found in all OF the bodies Th'
police also found that life insuranc,
Ihad been paid to Mrs. Kelleher aftel
the death Of each member Of the fam
Ify.
! II Is understood that the case Q
the State i based on the claim tha
Mrs Kelehcr was the person wht
had exclusive opportunity to admin
lister the poison. and that she was th'
only person to benefit in a pecuniar,
sense from the death OF those wht
died. It.is the claim OF the polio
that during the brief illness OF eacI
one Mrs Kelleher employed no nurs
and had only occasional m assistanc
from friends and neighbors,
Since her confinement in Jail Mr.
Kelleher has been under observatio
for the purpose Of determining he
mental capacity. Before the inquir
, into the supposed homicides wa
: started two physicians were appoin
: ed to study Mrs. kelleher, Inc
have had number Of interviews wit
her, but she has baffled them by HI
= ldexterous wit.
: Reports Of the activity Of the p
n lice in the investigation Of the deatl
: of her children came to Mrs. kell
I. hers ears about two months ag
i The prisoner is said to have becon
il very nervous and excited. The ph
e sicians who had been observing h
II noted so serious nervous weake
d ing that they advised the sheriff
n give her employment in the sewlI
ic room. II she were not employed 1
If doctors said a collapse was inevitab
e But despite repeated questioning t
woman had made no admissions
to the deaths OF her children.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

a very proper concession 70 Amerl'
can manufacturers. The Record Is
hard to please and incidentally i
seems to derive great deal Of salts
faction from its opposition to the in
dustries which have made the State
in which it is published prosperous
and its profitable publication possible.
lex.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

Lecturing in Boston the other day.
Lincoln Steffens, muck-raker by oc-
cupation replied to an interruption
as to what practical remedy for cor
ruption he proposed, by saying.
What / propose is simple but radi-
cal--good politics. We have lost
good politics easily; we can just as
easily get it back" So simple indeed
,If the professional muck-raker and
Iidealistic reformers would come down
from the clouds and deal in specific
things they might be OF service. Rut
then their occupation would be gone
i-Ex.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

Senators La Toilette and Tillman
will earn $4,000 each on the Chat
tauqua circuit this summer. It pays
to be good. Col, Bryan's earnings
from the same cource will amount to
100000. 1t pays to be better
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

A wireless message was sent last
week from the Eifel Tower to Hall
fax and thence relaying by way Of
Nantucket and New York to students
at Princeton. Paris is not entirely
cut off from telegraphic communica-
ton with the world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

The tariff bill is likely to undergo
some notifications, but in general it
strikes the country as safe and sane
production, and good example of
conscientious congressional work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

The Russian Government has join
ed that Of Great Britain in presenting
a strongly worded note protesting
against the atrocities committed by
Persian troops near Julia. In the
light Of recently published statistics
Of eecxutions in Russia and Of native
Russians fleeing in thousands to
escape the threat Of the knout, the
gallows or the mines OF Siberia, Rus
sia's protest will probably arouse
Persian amusement.-Ex
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

Champ Clark is now an expert in
telling the difference between dis
tinguished Republican insurgent re-
former and a diabolical Democratic
insurgent traitor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

TO Cure q Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine
Tablets, Druggists refund money II
h falls 70 cure, II W GROVES
signature Is on each box 2se.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

And now comes the Philadelphia
Record, a stanch free-trade paper,
with a trenchant denunciation of free
iron ore which it declares would be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30
THE WEATHER

Oregon Showers
washington-showers; cooler 10
east portion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-30

Some of the Democratic newspap-
ers refer to it as "the Cannon oligar-
chy." This is worse than Caesarism
or militarism but it is no more tyran-
nical than Bryanism.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
CHESWOLD.
Improving Properties-Gr Grange has
Fraternal Visit-PersonaIs.

Fraternal Visit-Personals.
Cheswold, May 3-The Ladies' Aid
of Cheswold met in monthly meeting
with Mrs. Sarah Barcus Monday even
ing.
Mr.. w. S. Hardcastle has just
finished putting up various appliances
for supplying every room in his mod
ern home with heat and water from
spigot. A gasoline engine has been
installed in the cellar by which to
supply the necessary power. C.
Boggs and son also on Romance
Farm" where the son lives near Ches-
void have discarded windmill power
and replaced it with gasoline engine
for threshing seeds, pumping water
saving wood, etc.
Our Jr. o. U. A. M. members are
bestiring themselves this Monday
evening, the occasion being a visit
from State councillor Rev. w. R.
Mowbray of Lewes.
Rural Grange was honored with a
fraternal visit from Bayview Grange
of Leipsic last Fraiday evening which
proved a most enjoyable event. The
ladies of rural filled the chairs with
great success. After obligating three
new members by past master E. A.
Evans, a program consisting of
music, recitations and readings was
rendered followed by woris of greet
ing to the visiting grange by Edward
A. Evans to which response was made
by Rev. T. S. Barrett. Then a second
welcome by Rev. Milton Mccain and
then the season of felicitation in
charge of the lecturer Mrs. Anna B
Evans alternated between visitors
and hosts. Refreshments were served.
Personals. Mrs. J. Ralph Stout
of Newark, N. j., was a recent visitor
to Cheswold friends. Rev. A. G.
Goodhand of Frankfort, a former
pastor, stopped over in Cheswold re-
turning from the Sunday School con-
vention. He was entertained at the
parsonage. Mr.. Charles Mccain of
Eddyston,. was also recent visitor at
the parsonage. Mrs. Lille Abbott
of Dover, spent Sunday with her
sister, Miss Belle Moore. Miss Lizzie
Bishop delegate gave a very full
account of the essential facts of the
State Sunday School convention before
Cheswold school last Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. P. T.. Barcus visited
children at Chester and Darby last
week.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
AUTO RUN THROUGH SMYRNA
Delaware Auto Association to Hold a
Run From Wilmington to Dover.

Delaware Auto Association to Hold a
Run From Wilmington to Dover.
At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Delaware Automobile
Association in the office of Charles G.
Gdyer, secretary, in Wilmington
Monday night, it was decided to hold
run to Dover on May 20. The re-
ports of humber of path finding
committees as to various routes for
the run were discussed, and the trip
to Dover was selected as the best.
The route will lead through Elsmere.
Newark, Marshallton, GLASGOW and
other State road. Returning the mo-
florists will pass through Odessa,
thence to Delaware City and to Will
mington. In all, the trip will be
1O1.6 miles long and goes over the
best roads to be found. 1t was decid-
ed also that committee should be
appointed to interview the governor
and have him receive the party at
Dover and start them on their re-
turn to Wilmington. At Dover an
hour will be allowed for luncheon
which will be taken at the Hotel
Richardson. The run will be a
sealed time event. The pilot car will
leave Tenth and King streets Will
mington, at 1890 o'clock in the morn
ing. The run is open to all members
of the association, ard any kind of
car may be entered. 1t is expected
that this will be the largest run ever
held by the association. William
Staniar was made chairman of the
committee of arrangements. Two
other members will be appointed. A
silver cup will be the prize for the
winner of the run.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
RUN DOWN BY EXPRESS TRAIN
Nellie Marker and Willie Faucet of
/ Wyoming, Instantly Killed.

Nellie Marker and Willie Faucet of
/ Wyoming, Instantly Killed.
While the girls father, at the head
of the section gang looked helpless
ly on. Nellie Marker, Is years old
and Willie Faucet, IL years old,
were instantly killed while gathering
wild flowers yesterday morning near
Wyoming. The children had started
homeward with arms full of vioIets
and wild azaleas and rhododendrons
and instead of taking the bypath
along the fiower-lined banks they
started across the railroad tracks of
the Pennsylvania s Delaware division,
with tie object evidently, of walking
along the beaten path between the
nOrthbound and southbound tracks.
AS they approached the Wyoming
curve, they stepped aside to get out
of the way of the freight train which
was then blowing for the the second
crossing. Suddenly around the curve,
and coming northward, as were the
children, came Conductor John Elem
ing's north bound Delaware Railroad
express train No. 40. TIE engineer
and firemen started to foot the pass
enger express whistle, but the noise
of the freight, then passing completely
drowned out he blasts and the train
bore down upon the children, killing
both instantly. The boys head was
crushed and the grl was hurled aside,
minus leg and arm, but both died
on the spot they fell. Fletcher Mark
err, the girls father, was one of the
first to arrive at the scene of the &C
cident, and never knew his own daugh-
ter was the victim until he suddenly
identified a familiar piece of cloth
ing which he had helped put on fire.
quently. The strong man broke down
and the scene was piteous. The little
boy was the son of William Faucet,
blacksmith of Wyoming, lately
located there and this family too was
wild with grief. The two children
were removed in the presence of a
great crowd, to their homes where
Deputy Coroner Willis began inquests
yesterday afternoon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
KENYON.
Work for the Law and Order Society
Personal Mention.

Work for the Law and Order Society
Personal Mention.
KentOn, May 4.-The appearance
of a number of DRINKS about town has
made the need of some active work
by the Law an Order Society. Most
every Saturday night there is more or
less disorder. For a time after local
option went into effect, the order
was excellent and scarcely drunk was
seen but of late the order has been
more or less annoying to our residents
and peCe 3trians.
H. B. Clark lost a thoroughbred
COW last week. 1t was valued at
over 500.
Noble T. Jerman is improving his
farm property by building an addi-
tion to the house occupied by William
Hoffecker.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
connecticut's Governor Is Dead.

Governor George Leavens Lilley
died at the executive mansion in
Hartford, Conn, after battling with
disease for four weeks. The end came
peacefully, as the distinguished pa.
tient did not regain consciousness
from the coma in which he had lain
for many hours and which was the re-
suit of acute nephritis and it's attend
ant complications. There were at the
bedside Mrs. George L. Lilley, the
three sons, Frederick, John and Theo-
dore Lilley and Mrs. John A. Lilley
and the attending physicians. The
scene was a pathetic one, although the
family had known all along that the
battle was a losing one.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
BLACKBlRO.
Epworth Leaguet Notes-LocaI and
Personal Mention.

- -Nc5NCt iNOlGS- EOCll ana
Personal Mention.
Blackbird, May 4.-The Epworth
League services will be lead on Sun
uay evening by Miss Ethel Fenemore.
the topic being Making a guest of
Christ"
Personals-Miss Florence Marker
of Smyrna, is visiting her brother,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Marker near
Fieldboro. Mrs. Clarence Brockson
and Mrs. Taylor of Wilmington, spent
last Thursday with their sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Brockson.-Mrs.
Mary Buckmaster of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with her Uncle, Mr..
Alfree Hill.-Mrs. Jackson c. Spicer
is visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Walter Marker and son Wal
ter, near Middletown, spent Sunday
with his brother, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Marker, near Fieldsboro. Miss Beu-
lah Buckson is visiting in .Philadel-
phia.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

Automobiles instead of tired horses
are being introduced on the rural mail
routes of central Delaware. Carrier
w. E. Cole of Dover-Leipsic routes
has purchasd a speedy runabout and
will be able to cover his entire route
in half time. Carrier D. H. Hancock
of Dover, is considering the purchase
of modern horseless carriage for his
route.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

Mrs. Rebecca Sevil mother of Abel
Sevil the well-known merchant of
Clayton, died at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. ]. A. Smith in Phila-
delpia last Wednesday, April 18th,
after a lingering illness. Her death
was caused by chronic bronchial
catarrh. Deceased was formerly Re-
becca Wells daughter of Daniel Wells
who moved to Delaware from New
Jersey and purchased lands now
owned by John w. Pratt and John
Blizzard. In 1848 the deceased was
united in marriage to Nathan T. Sevil,
of this county. To this union two
children were born-Abel Sevil, of
Clayton and Mrs. Smith. wife of Rev.
j. A. Smith, of Philadelphia. Flu
neral srevices were in charge of Rev.
G +. P. Smith and the remains were
brought to Clayton and inferred in
the family lot in Brynzion cemetery
near Kenton. She was a woman be-
loved Of ali who knew her and was
held in high esteem in this com.
munity where she was a frequent
visitor.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

With his head cut off as clean as by a
guillotine, an unknown negro was
found near Dover passenger station
Monday by the crew of passenger train
No. SO, known as the 7..O4 morning
northbound train. 1t is supposed
that the man was riding on the
buffers of freight and was probably
losing himself either in sleep or for
getfulness when the train on which
he was riding started to swing around
the Peterson curve below Dover
station, josting him off. Deputy Cor
Oner Willis investigated the case.
Train No. SO continued up the road
on time. A large crowd of the cur
iOus, seeing for the first time a man
who had been guillotined, collected at
Dover station, but the exhibit was
soon put out of sight in the temporary
mOrgue there.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

Success with fowl of any kind is
assured when Fairfeld's Blood Tonic
and Egg Producer for Poultry Only is
used regularly. 1t prevents and cures
Roup, Cholera and all contagious
poultry diseases and makes hens
lay. Sold under guarantee by The
Clayton Enterprise Company, Claw
ton. Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

AS the the family of Mr.. Harry
Palmer were driving to Clayton last
Saturday afternoon in the driving
rain storm, they drove too close to
the ditch bank at the side of the road
and both front and rear wheel dropped
off the bank into the ditch, overturn-
ing the dayton wagon and throwing
the horse on its side in the ditch.
AS it happened near the residence
of Mr.. W. H. Tunis he was quickly
summoned and soon had every thing
to rights. Fortunately no one was
hurt and no serious damage done,
further than a thorough shaking up
of the occupants of the, wagon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

On Friday evening, Apri %, at
8 o'clock Miss Lillian K. Hearne of
Clayton, and Mr.. Pierce E. Stradley
of Cecilton, Md, were quietly mar
ried at the home of the Rev. J. A.
Arte S, Crawford street, MiddletOwn,
Del. They will reside at Whining
ton, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
CLAYTON.
al orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.

At the town election held in Clay
ton last Saturday, R. Y. Walled was
reelected commissioner for the term
of five years.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

It's Powder The Chicks inhale il. Kills
both worm and germ. Whole brood treated
IN 5minutes. Retail price 25e; by mail 35c.
For sale by drug and General Stores, or T.
n. Wilson, Smyrna, Del; Moore Bros,
Lelpsic, Del; d. f. & Fl. r. loose. Ches-
VOID, Del; Moore a Hummel, Marydel,
Dei:S J. D. Eaton q Co., Feltoh, Del.
write for full information. Address,
t. G. HACKETT, Aalsboro, Nd
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

The subject of Rev. Sherwood's
sermon at Ewell's M. P. Church next
Sunday evening will be "Work. !"
A song service will precede the
sermon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

Personals. A. L. Wickes, of
Harrington, visited Mr.. and Mrs. E.
M. Nelson during the Sunday School
Convention last week. Mrs. w. P.
Pratt spent Sunday with her mother
near Walkers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT. IS:
/, Chas. J. SIdler Cashier of the abOvenamed
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
CHAS J. SUDLER Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this LIST
day OF May 1909.
GEO. ". TILGHMAN, Notary Public.
CORRECT-Attest:
WIN. b. MEGEAR
M A. WlNFORD. Directors
II. c. TSCHUDY,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
NO. 1881.
EPORT OF THE CONDITION
RESOURCES.

IL THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA
at Smyrna, in the State of Delaware at the close
of business, April 2S 1909
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

AbbAiss..ss rtAf lDl .OU
orATEOF DELAWARE, COUNTY OF KENT, IS.
j. =. q. Wilds, Cashier Of the above-named bank
DO solemnly swear that the above statement true
TO the best of my knowledge and belief
). q. WILDS. Cashier.
subscribed and sworn 10 before me this Goth
day OF April. 1903
GEO W TILGHMAN Notary public
CORkECT-Attest.
W. o. HOFFECKER
H y. HOFFECKER Direetors
hDW. e.. WALLS,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Light COIOrs

In Suits, the new Browns, Modes,
States and Tans. will be very
popular this season for young
men. Suits at $40, Sl2, SIS, and
up to $25, in the new colors, and
sizes SO to SO chest. Conserva-
tive and extreme cuts, with all
the new kinds of fashion in trim
mings, buttons, cuffs and pockets
Boys Suits, sizes Is to 10 years,
in same styles, at So, $40 and up
to Sl8. We are selling more of
the Boys Suits with Knicker
Trousers than ever, sizes 8 to II
years at $4 to $40. The smaller
sizes, to years, at SO to So.
All sizes in Boys odd Trousers,
knickers and straights. sizes 3 to
II years, Is cents to 50. Boys
Long Trousers, Ia to 10 years, 81
to $4. Peg Bottoms, So to 81.
Little Boys Rec fsrs and Top
Coats, $3.50 to SIS, sizes 8 years
to 10. New stock and styles
LittleBoys' Wash Suits, sizes 8
to 10 years, so cents to SIS.
p;oora.+ ERs;R sRTSr f>tn
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-18
THE COLD BATH.

II may be inyigorating 1t may be
healthful II may be even strength CIV
Ing, but have never heard but one
or two women say that the cold bath
ever did them any good. On the CON
trary. 1t often does great deal OF
harm This is simply because most
women do not know how to take cold
bath. They plunge into cold water
while oyerheated and chill themselves
through and through, which shocks
the system and oGtimes results in a
headache or something worse.
The sensible way Is first to take a
tepid bath and then gradually de-
crease the temperature by turning on
the cold water while the bath tub Is
emptying This gives you the cold
bath without the shock
In winter, people who suher greatly
from cold feet. will get relief by first
washing the feet In the hottest water
and then plunging them into cold
water for a second and quickly DOM
ing warm hose This remedy Is known
to many persons who must needs be
out of doors a great deal and it sell
dom fails TO give relief. But the cold
plunge bath for women is not bene,
fetal and should be avoided. The
healthy girl may stand it for while.
OF even become so accustomed to 1t
If she takes II every day systemati-
cally that 1t will not harm her other
wise she will pay the price sooner or
later
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-18
WONAN'S
COLUMN
rnE AFTERNOON GOWN.

There arc times when an evening
gown may appropriately be worn dur
Ine the afternoon. But the calling
gown is so vastly different from an
evening gown that 10 confuse one with
the other is almost unpardonable.
We are passing through a period or
ngly homespuns. but they are made
up in such remarkable styles that not
even the mos, fastidlous dresser can
say they are not stylish. One rough
looking homcspun was made into
jacket suit with lapels, collar and
cuffs OF embroidery Upon velvet In
the same tan shade. Tie smartest
frock OF today would not excel this
one In beauty yet one wonders how
such goods can be made into any thing
So pretty. And this was one example
of a handsome calling gown. 1t would
appear harsh looking or ovortailored
were It not for the lace collar and
ilmy jabot OF lace filing In the mar
row space between lapels.
Another calling gown. made of
diagonal IN peacock-green cloth, was
fashioned with a Louis XIV, jacket,
mannish I'm every respect, but soft
ened with lace on the cuffs and at the
front where the cascade OF lace fell
prcttlly from the collar. The coat
was trimmed with postery buttons,
such us they arc sending us from
France The Baudin buttons used up
this coat were of white china, encased
in an odd shade OF green gold rim,
with a scroll Of gold over the china
Surfacp