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TOWNSEND
Walked Several Days With Three
Broken Ribs.--LocaIs and Personals

Walked Several Days With Three
Broken Ribs.--Locals and Personals
Townsend, April 5.--Dr. P. M.
Money and James McCarter have
been appointed census enumerators
for Appoquinimink hundred.
Farmers reported greatly retarded
crops last week on account of the
drought which had made the ground
so dry that the early planted seed
would not sprout. A welcome rain,
however, came Sunday night
Another setback has been given to
the meat dealers, as herring by the
wagon load are offered for sale on
the streets of Townsend almost
daily and many residents have turned
to an economical diet by buying
strings of the fish.
For more than two weeks, Samue !
Bell, a well-known colored charac-
ter of this section, has walked around
complaining of a severe pain in his
side. Finding that it was growing
more intense, Bell finally decided
to consult a physician who discovered
that Bell had three fractured ribs.
Later on it was learned that Bell had
been working in a steel plant at New
Castle and received his injuries in an
accident there, but never mentioned
the fact to anyone until examined by
the physician.
Will lam Wa son. telegraph opera
tor of Blackbird, is recovering from
an operation for appendicitis which
was performed at the Delaware Hos
pital on last Saturday.
Mrs. Elva Hart and Miss Ethel
Maloney entertained the Ladies' Aid
Society at the home of Miss Malnney
on Tuesday evening. After the busi-
ness matters were attended to the
balance of the evening was spent in
music and social conversation Re.
freshments were seved. consisting
of frost, cake and fruitade, after
which the guests departed for theii
homes.
Personals. Lizzie Voshell, o.
Smyrna, spent a few days of thi!
week with Mrs. Mary Money-Mrs
Joseph H. Enos has returned home
after spending week with friend
in own.-Mrs. Daniel Morris, O
Smyrna, spent Wednesday with Mrs
Thomas Wells, who is ill.-Mr
Walter Voshell, of Philadelphia, i
spending sometime with his sister
Mrs. George Knotts. Mr.. Georg
Peachy, of Wilmington, was tn
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mr.
Samuel Peachy. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Jones and two daughters re
turned to their home in Newark, N
j., on Sunday last, after spendin
sometime with their parents here. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Jones had g
their guests recently, Messrs. Charlie
Jones and Fred Bloome, of Middle
town; Misses Gussie Chandler an
Edith Humphreys, of Smyrna, an
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rheim and sol
of Clayton.
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BL.ACKBlRD.
Local and Personal Mention Cleaned
About BIackbird Hundred.

Local and Personal Mention Cleaned
About Backbird Hundred.
Blackbird, April 5.-.Miss Ethel L.
Marker spent Saturday in Whining
ton visiting relatives. She attended
the last of a series of local Institutes
that have been given this winter by
the New Castle County Teachers
Association.
Mrs. w. L. Reynolds will lead the
League Sunday, April 10th. The
topic is "The Christians Sacrifice. 1"
Mrs. William Carey, of near Black
bird, who has been threatened with
typhoid fever is improving. We all
hope for her speedy recovery.
Personals. Mr.. William Watson
we are glad TO note is getting along
nicely. y.-Prof. A. M. Mackey, of
Odessa, spent over Sunday visiting
friends. Mr.. V. Murray, of Selby-
vile. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Watson
last week. Mrs. ". A. Watson, Jr. ,
is visiting her parents in Selbyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ellison, of Will
mington, are visiting MIR. and Mrs.
James A. Buckson. Miss Virgins
Short spent Saturday in Wilmington.
Mrs. Davis and Miss Parvis, Of
Blackbird, spent last week in Will
/ mington.
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Mortgage Burning at EwelPs Church.
The Rev. George R. McCready, of
Laurel. DEL, in repsonse to an in
vitation to participate at the mortg-
age burning services at Ewells M.
P. Church last Sunday, preached a
very interesting sermon in the fore
noon, subject. Family of God" and
at night his subject was, "The Lost
Christ" The church building having
been remodelled while Mr.. McCready
was pastor, Mr.. Sherwood. pastor
now in charge. concluded that to
divide honors would create more in
terest. At the close of the evening
service they secured the worthless
document upon fork and while the
flames devoured it the congregation
joined in the doxology. The afternoon
service was devoted to the children.
Miss Moffett recited and the school
sang some choice selections. w. II.
Stayton, ESQ.,, was momentarily ex-
pected. The superintendent requested
Mr.. Perkins to come from the au-
dience and assist in entertaining until
Mr. Sttyton could arrive and he gave
a character sketch of "Uncle Ned in
Defence at Church Trial Encore
with Sunday Fishin'. - The pastor
made an address followed by Mr..
Stayton whose address was yer,
much appreciated by all. The folks
in attendance apparently had a da,
of enjoyment.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

Personals.-Mrs. Hutchinson and
daughter, Alice, of PHILADELPHIA.
have been visiting Mrs. Perkins. -
Miss Ella Remley and Mr.. Oscar
David, of Taylor's Bridge, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Remley.-Mr Doctor Davis, of
Camden, N. j., was called here to
see her mother, Mrs. Gideon Biz
zard. who is dangerously III at her
daughters, Mrs. N. G. Severson. -
Robert Hollet has been sick but is
much better. Mrs. Florence Humph-
reys is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Croft.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

It's powder; the Chicks inhale it. You
can save YOUR chicks even after they refuse
to eat or drink, by using Hackett's Cape
Cure. Ask your merchant for it. Price 25cr
by mail. 35c. If you wish to know more
about Hackettls Cape Cure, Just drop us a
postal Dealers wanted. Prices and a LIST
of A jobbers for the asking. Address
HACKETT'S CAPE CURE CO., Hills
boro, Md.
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CHESWOLD.

DR.. w. DenneY Hotfecker, Son of A. 7 q.
Hoffecker, Weds New York Girl.
Cheswold. April 5 DIR. w. Den
ney Hofferker, son of Albert T.
Hoffecker of this town, member of
the staff of the Metropolitan Hospit-
al, New York City, was united in
marriage, Monday, April the 4th,
to Miss Helen Richey, of Carmel, N.
Y. The wedding took place quietly
at home Of the brides aunt and was
attended by only the immediate fami-
lies. Mr.. Hoffecker, father of the
groom, was the only one present from
Cheswold. The bride was a trained
nurse at the Hospital and one of the
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06
CLAYTON .
all orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with John T.
Perkins ~ill rece We prompt attention.

Notice. John T. Perkins has succeed
M. L. Nudge as Clayton repre-
sentative of The Smyrna Times.
He is authorized to receive sub
scriptions and orders for job work
and advertising. He will also be
our correspondent and any news
items or notices passed over to
him will receive attention. The
Times is eager and anxious to
serve the people of Clayton well
and any aid or assistance given
Mr.. Perkins will be deeply ap-
preciated. R. D. Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06
Il YOu Would Cure That Back.

You need a pleasant herb remedy called
Mother Oray's Australian-Leaf for ali kline,
bladder and Urinary trouble. As regulator Il
nss no equals; Cures headaches, nervousness
dizziness and loss 81 sleep. Al an drueyi,ts -
by mall, Scots. Sample Free. Address The
Mother Gray Co., Leroy, \. Y.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

M. L. Nudge, who for many years
has been well-known citizen of our
town, left Saturday with his family
for Trenton, N. j, where after a
brief visit they will proceed to Kan
sas City, Kan, where they will take
up permanent residence. While re-
GREETING their departure they have
many friends who wish them abund-
ant success in their new field of labor.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06
To Break Ia New Shoes Always Use

Aliens FoOt-l1ase, a powder. It prevents tight
ness and blistering, cures CCrns, Buniuns SwOl
len. Sweating, Aching feet. At drugg sts .2jc
Simple mailed Free. Address, A. S. OlmsIed
Leroy, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

]. E. Allen has removed his family
from Chestertown to the house vacated
by M. L. Nudge.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

William Remley is painting the
large house belonging to Mr.. Gordy
and is making a good job of it.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

Mr.. James Wright is improving
the appearance of Mr.. j. Bice's resi-
dence with bright shade of paint.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

During the services at Ewells M.
P. Church last Sunday evening the
pastors wife, Mrs. W. N. Sherwood,
and Mrs. Charles Stewart sang a duet
that was very much appreciated by
the audience.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

Walter P. Pratt in the past two
weeks has shipped two car loads of
livestock to the west Philadelphia
market.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

The Rev. Mr. Fosnocht, who ex-
changed charges with the Rev. Mr..
Smith, preached last Sunday morning
and evening at the St. Paul's M. E.
Church to inte' ested congregations.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

A. H. Skinner, who was recently
appointed postmaster, assumed charge
on April 1st retaining Mr.. Ford as
his assistant.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

Thomas Ennis, tenant On W. P.
Pratt farm, near Prices Corner, died
last Friday evening at 6 O'Clock.
Interment at Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-06

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at the residence of Mrs. Charles
Boggs on Tuesday e ening, April
18th. A full attendance is requested
to transact important business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
VETS AND DRYS TO MEET.
Unique Situation of Opposing Forces
Here Next Week

The wet and dry campaign that is
being waged quietly in the District will
assume an interesting phase next week.
it is predicted. when the annual con-
vention Of the National Retail Liquor
Dealers Association is held in this city.
Arrangements for the convention were
completed today by Hugh F. Harvey
and other local representatives.
The sessions will be held in the BAN
quet hall of the National Hotel, begin
ming next Tuesday afternoon at o'c.ock.
T. l.. McDonough, national president. of
Cleveland, Ohio. will preside and there
will be addresses by William F.. Guue,
president of the Washington Chamber
of Commerce; former Senator Thurston
and others.
Concurrently with the convention of
liquor dealers there will be sessions of
prohibitionists in the quarters of the
National Anti-Saloon League in the Bliss
building. At an executive meeting to
be held there this evening it is ex-
pected a number of lawyers and members
Of Congress will be present. 1t is said
there will be complete combination of
the temperance forces in d strong effort
to bring about prohibition in the Dis
trict.
Representatives of the United States
Brewers Association, the United States
BottlerS' National Association and Of the
Liquor Jobbers ASsocia ion will attend
the convention of the retailers.
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SMALL ARMS PRACTICE.
National Board Meets Today to Ar.
range Annual Meet.

The time and place of the annual small
arms practice for 1910 and other questions
Of special interest to the participants in
those affairs will be decided at a meeting
Of the national board for the promotion
of rifle practice, held at the War De-
partment today. 1t is expected that the
board will be prepared this afternoon to
announce it's action on the various ques-
tons under consideration.
The board consists of Assistant Secre-
tary of War Robert Shaw Oliver, presi-
dent: Capt. H. G. Learnard. L. s. A, re-
corder. and Gen. w. p. Hall. u. S. A;
Capt. Dickinson p Hall. L. S. NJ. c.;
Lieut.. Commander Leigh c. Palmer. u. S.
N; Gen. G. III. Harries, District of Co
lumbia: Gen. Bird w. Spencer. New Jer-
sey; Gen. Lawrason Riggs. Maryland:
Gen. c. 4. Wagner, Michigan; Lieut.
Col A. B. Critchfeld. Ohio; Gen. Charles
A. Kelly. Colorado: J. 4. Haskell. New
York: Gen. C. +. Rose. New York: Gen
p. +. Wanser, New Jersey: Gen. G. w
Wingate. New York; Gen. James A
Drain. Washington; Gen. L. c. Young
Illinois: Gen. L. c. DILL Maine: Col. Roy
Hoffman. Oklahoma: Col. John Caswell
Massachusetts. and Maj +. Claude God
dard, Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
HIT DETECTIVE herman
w. M. FAIRFAX, A LAWYER,
USED RULE AS WEAPON.
Policeman Was Making Inquiries
In Office of William B. Wright
When Row Occurred.

Detective Jacob Berman had an exc TINS
experience this morning while in the of
flee of William B. Wright. in the Cniof
Trust Building. 18th and II streets. WITH
Mai. Little, a post Office inspector, max
ing certain inquiries.
William NJ. Fairfax. an attorney, en-
tered the room while the officers were
engaged in conversation. took rule from
the desk drawer and struck the detective
with it. The detective warded the blow
from his face and sustained slight cut
across the arm.
You are under arrest, the detective
shouted. as he grabbed Fairfax
Willing to Let Court Settle 1t.
No further violence was attempted, the
detective states, and Mr.. Fairfax accom-
panied him to police Headquarters y
charge of assault was preferred against
the attorney and he deposited $1C0 col
lateral for his appearance in the Ponce
Court tomorrow.
II have no statement to make said
Mr. Fairfax to a Star reporter after his
release II merely considered L mad
been offended, and I'm sorry for what
happened"
II don't remember that I said a word
to him.. Detective Berman SAID. and
1 don't know how I managed to restrain
myself
I'm willing to let the court settle it.
added the attorney.
And SO am L. concluded the detective
William NJ. Fairfax gave his age as
forty-seven, his address as the Buriing-
ton apartment house and his office ad.
dress as the McGill building. Judge KIM
ball will lear the testimony tomorrow
morning and determine the question OF
guilt or innocence of the defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Eastern Star Chapter Installation.

At the last meeting of Catcher Chap.
ter, No. IL, 0. +. s.. the officers made
their annual reports. which were adopted
The newly elected officers were conducted
to their several stations as follows: Della
{. Wall, royal matron: jesse Turner, as
suciate matrun: Rachel Turner. conduc.
tress; Louisa Waller, associate conduct
resS: Annie Whiting. secretary: Florence
Cunningham. treasurer, and John w
Mitchell, patron. Royal Matron Wall an
nounced the following appointed officers
Wisdom, Anna l.. Slade: faith, Elsie
Dortch: charity. Anna Stoddard truth
Laura Johnson: herald, Belle Frazier
warder. Susie Geary, and sentinel. Sir
Charles Cunningham, who were installed
The retiring matron was presented with
a past matron's jewel, and James O.
Ramfield. i'm behalf of the Continued
Club" presented her bouquet of Amer
lean beauty roses. Charles III. Young was
named representative for the Eastern
Star Home and Florence Marshall repre-
sentative to the Masonic Hall Building
Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Tragedy is Discovered.

The two maids came downstairs to see
what had happened to Miss Bramer and
to her little charge. who had been in
of the parents only after many warn
ings to be careful and on the watch for
any possible harm. They were Mortified
as they entered the sleeping apartment
to find the nurses body lying across the
ped with the child beside 1t.
DIR. p. Fl. Mckenzie was called on the
long distance telephone. lie responded
at once.
An examination convinced him that the
nurse had been dead for an hour or more.
He decided to leave the body In it's origi-
nal position until the police could make
an examination.
He notified Chief of Police McCabe and
District Attorney Mack, who came at
once in an automobile from POughkeep-
sic. Their arrival did much to calm a
crowd which had gathered and to soften
threats of 1ynching in the event Of cap
ture.
Miss Bramer had been employed by the
Cromptons for three or four months, she
having come direct from England into
the service of the family. She was well
known in Millbrook and was universally
liked.
The Crompton baby was especially fond
of her. They were seen together many
times. driving or walking about the viii
lage.
ton left for New York they talked of
taking their baby with them. The child
asked to be left home with her nurse.
\ general alarm has been sent out
for the burglars. All railroad stations
are being watched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Story Told by Cook.

The most definite story of the way the
intruders operated was that told by Mary
Farrell, the cook She was the first of
the servants to become aware that a
burglar was in the house.
She says she saw their f1ashlight in her
room on the third floor. Realizing that
burglars were there, she feigned sleep.
They soon left.
She then listened while they went
through the rest of the house and piled
up the family silverware on the main
floor. After that she went to a window
and watched them drive away in a sleigh
which was waiting for them In front Of
the house.
1t disappeared down the Verplanck road,
the driver flashing the horse into a GAL
lop as it proceeded. An effort is now be-
ing made to trace its course.
Coroner Andrews arrived at the Cromp-
ton mansion shortly after daylight, and
began his official investigation. MIR. and
Mrs. CrOmpton were located at the Hotel
Belmont, In New York, and were notified
They left at once for Millbrook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
National Bank Officers Elected.

At meeting today the directors of the
American National Bank elected officers
As follows: President, w. III. Galliher;
vice president. Colin Livingstone: second
vice president, I'll. X. Warfieid: cashier,
VILLAIN Selby: assistant cashier. A. C..
West: assistant cashier j. w. Williams,
md assistant cashier, L. S. Wolfe.
The directors of the R'ggs National
Bank reelected their old officers as fol-
ows: President Charles &. Glover: vice
president. Milton Allies: vice president.
William J. F1ather: cashier. Henry II.
F'lather; assistant cashier. Joshua Evans
i'll.
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|CL|NC|Nc TO THE RIGGING
FIVE MEN NAY BE SAVED
FROM CZARINA WRECK.
Two Washed Ashore Alive Tell OF
Other Survivors of Steamers
Crew of Thirty-0ne.

MARSHFTEL4D. Oregon, January IL
Of the thirty-one men on the steamer
Czarina, which struck on the Coos BAY
OAR yesterday and was practically
wrecked. two have been rescued. but
there is possibility that five more. in
GLIDING Capt. Dugan and Harold Mills.
Will be. Harry Keptzell first assistant
engineer. was picked up unconscious I'm
the breakers late yesterday, and arly
TO-DAY Second Assistant Engineer j. Rob
fnson was washed ashore. Some hours
after kentzell was rescued he regainea
consciousness sufficiently TO state tina
Capt. Dugan and Harold Mills, the only
passenger, had been bound to one of the
masts.
Five Still Alive.
Robinson added that when the forward
mast. to which he and five others had
climbed, went by the board, the master,
first officer, Mills and two seamen were
still alive in the after rigging. These.
Robinson said. were the only ones left
on the ship. Watchers on the beach
soon after Robinson was rescued declared
that they observed light flare for Il
brief period from the wreck, which was
taken to mean that i've are still alive.
v.
steamship agent Of the Southern Pacific
Company at Marshfield. Mr.. Mills and
his wife were among those who spent
1.-THE night patrolling the shore, anxiouely
awaiting developments.
Left Port in Gale.
The steamer left port In q gale yester-
day. Tremendous seas were breakine
over the bar as the Czarina ATTEMPTED
to pass into the ocean. Those on shore,
who had gathered to watch the depar-
ture of the boat, were startled TO SEQ
the Czarina sweep toward the north spit
The engines apparently were disabled.
The heavy seas seemed almost to envelop
the steamer and she drifted rapidly on
the spit. at point about a mile above
the jetty.
The disabled vessel pounded heavily
while great waves swept over her. The
crew crowded into the rigging and made
frantic gestures for help. while hundreds
on shore were compelled to stand idly
by and see man after man washed over
board.
So rough was the sea that all efforts
Of the life-saving crew to launch a boat
were in vain. while attempts to shoot =
life line across the vessel also failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Dangers in Dancing
From the London Globe.

Dancing has been extolled as a most
healthful recreation: as a means OF phys
ical culture it favors the development OF
the muscular system and promotes health
and cheerfuness. And dancing Is ca
ried on by women whose fashion OF dress
Is OF such nature as to .njuriously affect
one or other organs of the body
Young girls appear to experience no ia
tgue after 1t. They will not miss q single
waltz, polka or square dance. but IL the
pulse of one OF these indefattga BILE devo-
tees is felt after the dance is finished it
will be found in the ma jority of cases
that the number OF pulsations is far i'm
excess OF the normal and from this it
may be inferred that the condition of the
heart must react prejudcialIy upon the
entire organism, and II justifies an APP
prehension of danger where girls are lati-
cate. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

William II. Cromwell. seventy-six years
old, formerly sheriff Of the county, died
at the home of his sister Miss Mittte
Cromwell. in Walkersville, Md, Of gem
eral debility. He was veteran of the
of Company f. 9TH Maryland Regiment
He is survived by two daubhters and
two sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Mrs Harriet Benchof Brown. wife of
former County Auditor John w Brown,
died of nervous prostration at her home,
near Monterey. Md. in her eighty-tirst
year. She was a daughter OF John Bench
off and was born near Chairman, where
she resided her entire life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Beloved by Wide Circle.

She always took great interest In
charitable work and some years ago built
chapel for ST. Vincent's Orphan Asy.
.um. Oh account If her numerous char
liable beqt.csts she was known and be-
loved in wide circle of people whose ex-
istence she did all i'll her power to make
easier and brighter.
Mrs. Holtzman had been i'll for about
two months past and during the past
few days she gradually became weaker
until the end came last night. Gathered
about the bedside when she breathed her
last were her sister, Mrs. S. A. Miller:
her niece. Mrs. A. G. Bentley, and a sis
ter-in-law, Mrs. Byron 8. Adams.