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Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
George Deakyne Collins Formery
WeIl-known Citizen of This Com
munIty Dies in Philadelphia

George Deakyne Collins. of Pbila.
delphla, aged 81 years, formerly a
well-known farmer of Thoroughfare
Neck, brother of the late John p
collins OF Smyrna, died at his home
ZOOO 5. 18th Street, Philadelphia
MONDAY after a lingering illness.
deceased had been in failing health
for the last two years. Mr.. Collins
was born on the farm in Thorouqh-
fare Neck, June 9, 1923 and was the
eldest son of George and Henrietta
/ Collins. Early in life he married
Miss Anna. Wilcocks and wene to
Collins Beach to live. After some
years they left the Beach and went
to Philadelphia where Mr.. Collins
embarked in the straw hat bnsiness
OF family of seven children four
survive, Miss Marie Collins. Miss
Rosetta Collins and George Collins.
residing at home and Joseph Leon
Collins, Hammonton, N. j. His
widow also survives. Funeral ser
vices will take place this Wednesday
evening at his. late home conducted
by Rev. Isaac Bowman. The re-
mains will be brought down on the
early train tomorrow, Thursday
morning and interment will be made
beside those of his parents in the
FAMILY burying ground at Friendship
M. E. Cemetery in Thoroughfare
Neck. The late John P. Collins. of
Smyrna, and the late Franklin Col
Inns, of Thoroughfare Neck. were
his brothers. Mrs. Robert Hugqins
and Mrs. Margaret johnson are his
sisters.
Prominent New Castle County Man.
Calvin W. Crossan, aged Ga years
retired farmer of Brandywine Spr-
ings, ex-State Senator, ex-Register
OF Wills, of New Castle County. and
prominent Democrat, died Satur-
day afternoon from heart disease
four and half hours after being at
tackled. He was stricken at Fourth
and Market streets, Wilmington, at
10 a. m. and expired at 2. 80 D. m.
in the dwelling of Willard Springer
No. a West Fourth street where he
was removed. He had been troubled
with heart affliction for several
years. Funeral and interment took
place Monday.
Death of Robert W. REYNOLDS
Robert W. Reynolds, one of the
best known men in lower Delaware. |
a relative of Ex-Governor Robert ]. |
Reynolds died at his home in Fred |
erica Thursday morning, aged about
% years. Funeral services were held !
Monday and interment took place |
at Bar ats Chapel.
Charles Green Loses Little Daughter. |
Mary, infant daughter of Clarence
Green, of near town, who since the /
death of her mother has been in care |
OF Mrs. Benjamin Carrow, on the
HeItshu farm, died Thursday, aged
three months. She was buried in
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Friday, Rev.
McCann, of Cheswold, officiating.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
DEAD SHORTLY AFTER SON
Nonagenarian Dies Within a Short
Time of Captain Doody's Drowning

Nonagenarian Dies Within a Short
Time of Captain Doodys Drowning
Dover, Oct. 8.-An unusual double
death and funeral has occurred in
this county. Captain Maurice Doody,
90 years old. while engaged in tong
ing for oysters, was drowned in the
st. James river near Bowers Beach.
At about the same time as the acci-
dent to Captain Doody, and within
a short distance of Bowers Beach.
where the family hav. resided for
years, Mrs. Catherine Doody, 80 years
old, cied of general debility. She is
the mother of Captain Doody and
her remains were laid by the side of
her son in Holy Cross Cemetery,
Dover. The mother knew nothing of
the fatal accident to her son.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
BRAIN EXPOSED WHOLE WEEK
HartlY Farmer Died After Walking
About Since He Was Hurt.

1dTuY Farmer Died After Walking
About Since He Was Hurt.
Dewey Alexander, the eldest of
nine children of George Alexander, a
farmer living at Wright's cross
roads between Hartly and Temple
Vile, died during Saturday nigh t
from fractured skull after walking
about for week with his brain ex-
posed. 1t is stated that the acci-
dent happened from the kick of a
horse, but neighbors feared it might
have been from other means. At
any event, Deputy Attorney General
W. Watson Harrington, the State
prosecutor of Kent accompanied
Coroner Samuel L. Saxton and took
with him Coroner s Physician E. R.
Steele and Stenographer John S. Col
Inns, Jr., Monday to Hartly to inves-
tigate a mysterious case. The case
was OF an ugly nature but nothing
discriminating was found, and the
coroner's jury rendered a verdict
that young Alexander had come to
his death from horse's kick. The
facts showed that, although the in
jury was inflicted nearly a week ago,
no medical aid was called the reason
being given that the boy wanted none
and was walking around although
his skull was fractured and the brain
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
HORSE THIEF CAUGHTINsM SMYRNA

Howard Boyer, of Colts, Md. With
Horse He Stole of Arthur Minner
at Blackistons. Arrested Here
Howard Boyer, alias Howard
Brown colored, of Colts, Md. was
arrested by Constable D. A. Colds
borough in this town Monday after
noon OH the charge of Arthur Minner
OF near Blackiston' s Gross Roads for
stealing a horse, valued at 5000
When placed in the Lockup and
identified, Boyer confessed and was
committed to Dover Jail without
bail. The prisoner had been in the
employ of Mr.. Minner and last April
left mysteriOusly. Nothing was
heard from him until his recent es-
capade. Sunday night Mr.. Minner
went to his stable and found his val
liable driving horse gone. An in
vestigation proved Of no avail and
the MINERS had come to the conclu-
sion that the gray mare was stolen.
Suspicion was at once pointed to
Boyer and word was sent TO Colts
Nd, with the result that he was
seen with new horse. Monday
afternoon Boyer came driving into
Smyrna behind the horse he had
stolen and proceeded to the Horse
Exchange of William H. Collins.
He was endeavoring to sell or trade
II IN when Constable Goldsborough,
learning of his whereabouts, immed-
lately placed Boyer under arrest and
took charge of the team. Arthur
Minner was at once summoned and
identified both man and his stolen
horse Boyer afterward confessed
and was taken to Dover jail yester
Gay morning to await his trial at the
coming term of court. He will
doubtless get heavy sentence.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
MOONLIGHT SERENADERS OUT
Lyric Quintette Give Several Bridal
Couples the Benefit of Sweet Music

During the pretty moonlight
nights of the past week the Lyric
Quintette of Smyrna, has been treat
ing to some sweet music. Monday
night they serenaded Rev. F. w.
r. Arthurs the new rector of st.
Peter Church and his bride. Last
week they complimented Homer d.
Hudson and his bride and DR.. r.
Hirons Clifton and his bride. Their
serenading was not confined to brides
and grooms alone, but several others
were serenaded and their music on
the still night air was deeply appre-
ciated. The quintette is composed
of W. 7. Massey, guitar: Harry
Shapley. mandolin and three sing
ers, Thomas S. Start and w. B.
Grant, tenors and Irving Brinton,
basso.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
BATTLESRIP SAILS AWAY
AFTER MEMORABLE WEEK
NUMBER FROM SMYRNA SEE
AND VISIT THE CRUISER
Six Notable Days Spent at Wilmington.
illumination Saturday Night
Weighed Anchor Sunday

"ci5nSu HnCnOr SUNDAY
Having spent six memorable davs
in the Wilmington port, the battle
ship Delaware, Sunday at noon
weighed anchor and took its del It
ure for other climes and it may be
many years before the monster fight
ing machine, which bears the name
of this state, returns again to the
waters of what may be termed it's
native state. During its stay a num-
Der from Smyrna saw and visited the
big cruiser. In fact all parts of
the State Joined with Wilmington in
its generous and hearty hospitality.
The official farewells and goodbyes
had been said Saturday night, but
the committee was unwilling to al
low the battleship to 90 away with
out a last token of the esteem in
which the officers and men were
held. Accordingly. as the battleship
passed out through the Delaware
capes Sunday night the wireless
operator on the boat was attracted
to his instrument and when he had
adjusted it and placed the receivers
to his ears he was able to spell out
the following message: Captain
Charles A. Cove, U. S. S. Delaware.
AS you leave our shores | desire to
express to you and to all your men
the good will and good wishes of the
people of Delaware. You came hav-
ing our respect. You leave having
our affection as we'll. Nav God
bless you, your men and your good
ship. Josiah Marvel"
Message Bids Good Will of Delawareans
This message was sent by Mr..
Marvel on behalf of the committee
to the wireless operator at Lewes.
1t was forwarded there by telegraph
with instructions that it be sent out
to sea as the battieship left the
Delaware waters. The Delaware.
according to announcement, was to
have left its anchorage at 2.3O
o'clock Sunday afternoon. Instead
it steamed away at IL O'Clock noon.
This was due to unavoidable causes.
The ship hal to go down the river
on the high tide. The tide would
not have been in ordinarily until the
time stated above, but the strong
wind brought it up much sooner than
expected and therefore the ship had
to go at noon.
Illumination of Big BattIesair Beautiful
Saturday night the battleship was
illuminated with electric light, which
made it one of the prettiest sights
seen on the Delaware river for many
years. Strings of electric bulbs
had been hung and festooned on all
sections of the boat, and when the
current was turned on the boat was
almost as bright as day. The lights
illuminated the river for a great
distance. Added to the electric
lights were the rays from eight
powerful search lights on the Del
aware. These lights illuminated the
heavens for miles and miles the re-
Elections being seen plainly as far as
West Chester, Coatesville and other
towns several miles inland.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
PRoHIBs ENDORSE HoFFEckER
Kent Prohibitonists in Convention Yes
terdaY Place Ticket in the Field.

Kent Prohibitionists in Convention Yes
terdaY Place Ticket in the Field.
: The Prohibitionists in Kent County
in convention yesterday put their
ticket in the field. J. E. Hoffecker.
republican nominee, was the only
candidate in this district endorsed.
The ticket is as follows: State Sen
ators-First district, to be supplied: ::
Third, James H. Hazel; Fifth, Fran
els, M. Soper, Democrat. Repre-
sentatves-First, ]. Edwin Hof-
fecker. republican; second, Charles
F. Harper. prohibitionist; third, Ed
ward A. Evans, Republican; fourth.
Herman. Baxter, prohibitionist
fifth, George w. Tebo, republican:
sixth, George B. Simpson; republi-
can; seventh, Robert Kemp Caulk.
prohbitionist; eighth, Charles T.
Case, prohibitionist; ninth, John P.
Masten, republican; tenth, to be
supplied. Levy Court-Second, Elmer
Morris; eighth, Samuel Hudson:
ninth. David Simpson; tenth, Zack
johnson. all prohibitionists. Sheriff
Joshua Raughley. democratic nomi-
nee; coroner, William H. Ridge-
way, prohibitionist; Clerk of the
Peace, Wilson C. Buckson, prohibi
zionist; Recorder, Amos Hinsley,
democrat; Register in Chancery.
Romulus Hopkins, republican; County
Treasurer, John Heyd, prohibitionist.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
HELPING OLD FOLKS HOME
Donation Day Brings to Dover S6s7
in Cash as Well as Articles

The semi-annual meeting of the
Board of Directors and Managers of
the Palmer Home for Old Folks was
held Thursday. Luncheon was serv-
ed at noon. 1t was also donation
day and s687 in cash, $500 of which
was contributed by Mrs. Clark, of
Milford, and many useful articles
were received. Mrs. Frank E.
Postles and Mrs. Laura Lee Temple,
Smyrna representation of the Board
of Directors, we're in attendance.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
SHOT DURING CRAP GAME

Samuel Lewis Taken to Hospital But
His Assailant Makes Escape
Townsend, Oct. I0.-During a crap
game near here on Thursday evening
Samuel Lewis, a young colored man.
was shot in the knee by William
Ray, another young colored man liv-
ing in this section. Lewis was re-
moved to the Farnhurst Hospital to
have the bullet extracted and receive
further medical attention. Immedi-
ately after the shooting. Ray escaped
and has not been captured.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
LONG DRY SPELL BROKEN
Rain of Tn ursday, Friday and Saturday
Did Much Good in This Vicinity

The long drought, which was inter-
fering with wheat seeding, as well
as crops, was broken Thursday by a
rain storm which lasted until Sun
day. Monday it cleared off and
farmers happy and content, set
about to plow their fields. 1t had
become so dry and dusty that it
was almost impossible to work the
ground. The rain did lots of good
and was welcomed.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12

Sherman Gootee EnIists in the Navy
Mr.. Sherman Gootea. son of Mrs.
Martha Boyles, has enlisted in the
U. s. Navy tor term of four years
and is now at the Rhode Island
Training Station.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-12
HOLDING OUT FOR SI.oo WHEAT

Cheswold Farmers Waiting Patiently
For the Market to Rise
Cheswold. Oct. 1l.-Many farmers
in this Locality are patiently waiting
for wheat to reach the dollar mark
which is their price to sell. Many
times the question is asked why it is
that wheat grown along the Canada
border is worth 25 cents the bushel
more than the present quality of
Delaware wheat, but a satisfactory
explanation does not appear yet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
RUSSIANNAVYB UDGRTDENIED
Government Proposes to Apply
$370,OOO,OOO for Shipbuilding.
Council of Empire Refuses to In
dorse Appropriateness 10
Cost SI3,OOO,OOO Each.

st. Petersburg, April 16.-Reconsuuct-
ing the Russian navy is proving difficult
business. The marine budget committee
Of the Council of Empire has refused
to indorse any OF the governments ap-
preparations as a protest against the
failure to uproot the Old abuses in the
Navy Department and 10 reorganize the
service from top TO bottom.
The government announces that Il
proposes to apply 750CO0Oo0 rubles to a
shipbuilding programme. The Council Of
Empires committee replies with some
revelations regarding the building of the
installment Of Dreadnoughts now in hand
at the navy yards near st. Petersburg.
Each Of these battle ships was to have
cost 100000 rubles and been ready for
commission in four years from last
spring. 1t is now conceded that each will
cost 100000 rubles and that none will be
ready before six gears. This heavy extra
cost and delay is due to the government
insisting on building them in home yards
at a time when they had not the plant
for making the material nor technical
labor for understanding how to convert
the designs into ships,
The committee reports that the up
keep OF the Russian navy in 1903, before
the Japanese war. when there really was
a war fleet. was 107.OO0,OOO rubles. and 20
per cent Of that sum was assigned TO
building. This year, when there is no
war fleet and tho ships in commission
are described as "old goloshes," the
appropriation is 100000 rubles. and
i per cent Of that is marked for con-
structional purposes. The Navy De-
partment has not had the courage TO
reduce the personnel TO a proportion ap-
preaching the half dozen ships of war
now fit for service. The entire naval
personnel in Japan amounts this year to
$1,000 men, while Russia has still 1900
men
In Vladivostok the cost of the men on
the navy payroll is this year 5,5OO,O 900
rubles. II includes a naval commandant
with a large staff, and the entire seagoing
strength OF two cruisers
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
SEEKS VOTES ON NOVEL LINES.
Nine. DurRnd Wears New Gown TO
Appear Before Electors.

Paris, April 16.-NIme. Marguerite Du-
rand. who is a candidate at the next
parliamentary elections, has begun her
campaign. She IS electioneerinE on novel
lines. Her first act after deciding to
contest the constituency in Paris dis
trict was TO order new gown, and when
she appeared before a large audience
Of electors she looked very charming.
Nine. Durand wore a dress Of black
velvet and lace. and her beautiful fair
hair was ornamented with dark colored
feathers. She faced the audience with
perfect combosure and although her
hearers included two opposing candidates
who are mere men, she was generously
applauded. She read a clever address on
feminism and politics. in which she out
lined her political programme. as follows:
Equal wages for men and women.
Equality OF law for men and women.
amendment of the law concerning the
right 70 seek out the paternity Of chill
dreu.
Right Of women TO hold all Offices for
which their aptitude and capacity allow
them to compete"
Nine. Durand Is a well-known figure In
Paris society. She is a member of the
Coincide Franchise organization, and has
written a great deal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
CHIMPANZEE LATEST PET.
Animal that Can skate Novelty in
English Society.

London, April 16.-Despite the fact the
English press ascribes all the freak par
ties invented and all the queer pets owned
to the whims of Americas smart set. the
latest pet taken up by the English wom-
en- is a chimpanzee. As roller skating Is
also craze. a chimpanzee that can skate
is the last word in novelties.
One Of these accomplished animals
made its appearance at the Holland Park
rink in charge Of a very pretty woman
and caused a sensation as he skated non
chalantly round. A well-known importer
Of animals says that the chimpanzee has
superseded all rivals as the pet Of the
moment. He comes from South Africa.
and after some six months training Is fit
for ,any society and guaranteed by the
importer to prove an acquisition in any
home.
They teach him to dress himself in
similar clothes to those worn by little
boys, to sit at table, to eat with a spoon
and to drink out of ascUp. and generally
TO behave himself like a well brought up
child. When he passes into the hands Of
a private owner. at a cost Of from $500 to
$500. his training can be continued as the
owner pleases.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
ADVICE
Solution Of the Settlement
Problem Suggested.
URGES AMERICAN INVASION
Leader a. of Jewish Territorial Or
EanizatiOn Not Hopeful of Effort
They Are Peaceful Citizens He
breys should Come to America,

London, April 15.-Israel zangwil, writ
Ing on the Jewish problem in the Fort
nightly Review, finds ZiOnism, confined
as it is 20 the quest Of a home In Pales-
tine alone, impossible. and suggests that
the solution Of the settlement question,
II emigration on a large scale is 10 be
adopted, will be found rather in America
than in Turkey.
Mr.. Zangwiu. who is a former Zionist
worker and leader Of the Jewish Terri
torial Organization, does not write in
very hopeful vein Of the prospects Of
the Ito" Jewish Territorial Organize
tom in its efforts TO found a settlement
in any country in wRch the conditions
are favorable. With regard 20 Mesopota-
mia, he is convinced that should be the
Turkish grand vizier favor a Jewish
autonomous settlement in that country
Zionists would unite with territoriausts
as cheerfully as anti-ZiOnists with Zion
lists.
But" he continues, nations are not
always guided by economic advantages,
and il is always possible that Turkey Will
refuse the proposed Jewish alliance.
IF the Zionists." says Mr.. Zangwiu.
insist on Palestine or nothing II will
probably be nothing" He then refers
TO the work of the Ito which, foreseeinS
the possibility of the failure Of the Zion
list and territorial efforts alike, began
three years ago 10 divert the stream Of
Jewish emigration which congested New
York and other Eastern cities OF the
United states toward the half populated
regions West Of the Mississippi.
IF the only future for the Jews is
peaceful citizenship as a religious minor
ity." says NIr. Zangwill. 1T is better
they should become more American than
the Americans. than more Ottoman than
the Ottomans'
It is therefore not unlikely that the
work OF diverting Jewish emigration TO
the less populous districts OF America.
heretofore a subsidiary undertaking of
the Ito" will be transformed into its
main activity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-17
RAILROAD BARS KISSING.
French May Regard Restriction as
Interference with Liberty.

interference with Liberty.
Paris April ia restriction which may
be regarded as an interference with the
liberty Of the individual Will shortly be
placarded in all stations on railways
managed by the French government. II
is a decree against kissing.
1t r. the custom Of French people when
bidding farewell to one another at a
railway station TO prolong the ceremony
so that serious delay is caused to the
train service. At least that is the official
excuse given for the notorious lack OF
punctuality on the State managed lines.
The prohibition is not yet posted. but
inspectors Of the State railways strongly
recommend the measure, When the
notice is finally put up It will run some
thing like this:
Defense de s'Embrasser-It Is strictly
forbidden 10 exchange kisses upon the
platforms or in the waiting rooms or
upon the steps Of the carriages Of the
State railways. owing 10 the delay fire.
quently occasioned by the prevalence OF
this dilatory practice. which is calculated
to disturb the proper running of the
traffic upon the system by retarding the
departure Of trains. and which is thus
fraught with inconvenience and even
danger to the public, as the first condl-
ton Of safe travelling IS punctuality,
Persons discovered kissing will be liable
TO prosecution.