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Is OF High standing.

While the exact identity OF this
man is not known. II Is conceded by
the few persons who do know that
his standing In business aud poll
ties is even higher than tnat of
either Aids or Conger, Further
more, ii is stated that his was one
OF the three names which Moe has
sworn he wrote on one OF the envel-
opes that contained the Doodle
money which he handed to the men
alleged to have accepted the bribs
and that his name was one the en-
velope that contained $4,000.
After he received the fat envelOps
he is said to have divided It's con
tents between five or six other mem
bers of the assembly whom IL wal
quite a necessary 70 FIX" as Con
ger declares It was with Aids. ONLY
a fourth Of Il. instead OF all as ha,
been heretofore generally supposed
went 10 an assemblyman who ther
welded determining influence
over the house. Thus $4,000 wa
divided among four or i've other as
semblymen whose names have no
figured in the gossip of Albany un
I'll the last twenty-four hours. How
many Of them are alive. cannot b'
ascertained, but their names vii
come out, alive or dead, is now al
most universally conceded.
Apparently the prosecution Is NJ
more eager for the widening scan
dal that would result from the ex
posure Of the other names than Il
the defense. In point Of fact, eacl
side seems to be threatening th'
other to take the initiative in thii
matter. obviously with the view o.
keeping the lid on tight. Seemingly
in this effort both sides are beins
supported by the most powerful po
litical and financial interests in tn,
state.
viii Open Pandora's Box.
IL is realized, of course. that q
the suppressed names should pop out
"a Nerltable Pandora box would b.
/, opened and a flock OF evils OF lens
standing in state affairs would es
cape to shame some men OF high re
pute. Counsel for Aids are await
ing the fight sign OF the Congei
counsel Of an intention to expose
these men, while the latter ar,
equally as anxious to learn IL II Il
the purpose of the prosecution tC
make the exposure.
Albany. so long accustomed TO al
intimate knowledge OF Legislative
scandals as to have become blase. Il
not sodden, is more excited over thi,
prospect than il was over the orig
nal charge Of Conger against Allds
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT.

Every dose makes you feel better. Lax
Eos keeps your whole insldes righr.
Sold on the Money Back plan every
where. Price soc.
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The Weather

Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
Warmer tonight.
The Paducah evening sun., 1910-02-14
MAYOR APPOINTS

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weekly Forecast.

Weekly Forecast.
Washington, Fcb. IA general
storm. followed by cold wave PROM
ising to he rather severe. u predicted
for this week. The storm will crcrS
the plains and central valleys about
the middle of the week.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-10

TlIE alliance of different materials in
the same costume finds beautiful
expression in the overdress of chif-
fon that is combined with a foundation as
varying as the occasions of a woman's day
demand
Although ilny and unsubstantial in
texture, it forms an important part of the
afternoon frock or the dinner gown, and in
many cases the whole effect depends upon
the construction of this overdress.
The overdress with the Shirred top
offers suggestion to one who can use full
ness of line to advantage Cords are used
TO give a firm foundation at the top, and
the half-length sleeves are full aid edged
with a pointed cuff Embroidery forms
decorative border for the tunic, belt and
cuffs. The whole is slipped over a white
dress.
Over the blue charmeuSe the black chif-
fon is adjusted Fine tuckS ornament the
bodice black satin forms the girdle and
silk buttons and cord of blue are placed at
the side of the bodice and SaShed skirt.
/ he half-length sleeves lessen any contrast
between the lace undersleeves and the black
foundation. This suggests the use of an
other seasons silk dress with short length
of chiffon.
The lingerie dress of white embroidery
has come under its sway In the pale rose
tunic there is a simple use of chiffon which,
by its loose lines, promises success to even
the amateur. The sleeves and bodice are
IN one piece, and the lines are suggestive of
the Russian blouse Soft silk and pearl
buttons furnish the trimming.
The dark overdresS gives long, broad
line at the back, secured by folds of the
chiffon and weighted at the end by huge
Jet ornament. This is artfully contrived
to hold the hlmy tunic in place over the no
less soft figured chiffon.
When draped over foulard, the chiffon
is particularly attractive Again the kimono
sleeve IS in evidence, and the touch of black
velvet is used on the chiffon as a reflection
of decoration on the undersleeves. A
panier effect is secured by the soft folds
below the hip.
The apron form is just one more
change of which the chiffon overdress is
capable. Bound at the pointed top and the
armholes with silk of the same tone. it is
crossed over the front and is fastened un-
der the arm. The straight section at the
back falls from the waist in full folds that
suggest the gathered skirt that is the ac-
cepted note on many new gowns. \
There is art in the fashioning of the
overdress and wise is she who from these
tangible evidences of this idea selects the
general scheme and adds to it any points
that will insure a becoming whole.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
SMYRNA HAS A DISPENSARY
State Anti Commission
Opens Headquarters in Tschudy
Building on Commerce Street.

The State tuberculosis Com
mission is about to open dispensary
for the treatment of consumption
among the INDECENT population of
Smyrna, Clayton and the surrounding
country both in Kent and lower New
Castle Counties. They have rented
room in the Tschudy building on
the corner of Commerce and Della
ware streets, next door to the up
holstery establishment of Aaron
Reynolds, Jr. This is being put in
thorough repair and will be kept in
perfectly sanitary condition. 1t
will probably be ready for occupancy
by the end of the week. The dis
pensary will be open for one or two
hours ouce week and will be at
tended by the various physicians of
Smyrna and Clayton in rotation, as
sisted by the county nurse, Miss
Annie Purnell Beswick, of Milford,
or her assistant. The Commission
supplies medicine, food and other
necessities to such consumptive pa
tients as are unable to secure them
at their own expense. And where
ever the disease is incipient will ar
range to send patients to tuberculosis
sanitariums-white patients to Hope
Farm, near Wilmington; and colored
patients to Whitehaven, Pa. The
Red Cross Society of Smyrna, will
cooperate with the commission in
trying to make this institution a
success and a benefit to such of the
community as are so unfortunate as
to need its good Offices.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
RAILROAD DAMAGE CASE
EXCITES MUCH INTEREST
COURT FINALLY NON-SUITED
EVANS S25, 900 DAMAGE CLAIM
Attorney For Edward W. Evans, of
Wyoming, However. Notes Excep-
tIon.-Case Occupied Two Days.

Much interest has been centered in
the case of Edward w. Evans, husband
of Florence E. Evans, deceased, VS.. the
P. B. & W. Railroad Company, which
has been on trial in the Kent County
Superior Court at Dover. The action
was brought by Evans for S25, 900
damages for the death of his wife,
who was killed by a Norfolk express
train at Wyoming on May 7th, 1909.
A. M. Daily, of Dover, represented
ing Mr.. Evans, and the railroad COM
pany was represented by John Biggs
and Armon D. Chaytor, of Whining
ton, and George M. Jones, of Dover.
1t was testified that Mrs. Evans was
noticed as she was about to cross the
in both directions before starting.
1t was testified that the train which
struck her was running at a high rate
of speed, some of the witnesses esti-
mating it at 70 miles an hour. There
was surprise, however, in court toward
the close of the second day when tt e
plaintiff closed before the jury it's
direct testimony, when John Biggs,
for the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany moved for a nonsuit. The
grounds specified were that the COM
pany had been guilty of no contribu-
tory negligence but that the negli-
gence had been on the part of Mrs.
Florence W. E. Evans, who was
killed at the Wyoming crossing. She
had started across the tracks in
broad daylight, it was contended,
looking steadily in one direction and
paying no attention to the Sout
whence there was approaching the
northbound express that killed her.
After two hours of argument on the
Biggs motion for a non-suit of the
Evans damage case, Judges Penne-
will and Boyce deliberated in cham.
bers and prepared a long decision
granting the defendants motion.
The court declared that even though
the railroad company was negligen
in running its train at such a higl
rate OF speed as was testified to (7
miles an hour), and ringing no bell
yet this did not relieve the plaintiff
from exercising proper caution, t,
pause and look both ways.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
KENT W. c. T. U. CONFERENCE
Will Be Held at Harrington Next We'd
nesdaY May the Fourth--inteFest-
ing Program of Speakers.

The twenty third annual conference
of the Kent County. Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union will be en-
tertained by Harrington Union next
Wednesday, May the fourth. Mrs.
Kate E. Smithers, of Smyrna, who
is president of the County Union as
we'll as the State president, will
attend and preside. Among the
prominent speakers who will be pres
ent is Mrs. Addie B. Parsels, of
Philadelphia, a national organizer,
who is down on the program for an
address. The program is as follows
10. .SO-Prayer and praise service,
Mrs. McFaul, Pennington; greeting
from Harrington Union, Mrs. Alice
Wix; greeting from pastors; re-
sponse, Miss Olive Wyatt, of Camden
"Y;" roll call and reading of min
utes; report of treasurer, Mrs. Lena
Hairgrove; press work, Miss Annie
W. Sutton, State Superintendent of
Press Work; Union Signal, Mrs.
Susan Bradley, Kent County Agent
for Union Signal; singing; election
of officers; noontide prayer. 1.3O-
Singing and prayer: Bible reading,
Mrs. Addie B. Parsels, of Philadel-
phia; address by Mrs. Lillian Atkins,
Lewes, State Y Secretary; "Who is
Responsible fer the Double Standard
of Morals,'' MIS-. Emma E. Caulk,
State Vice~President at-large; "Pub-
lie Meetings and How to Conduct
Them, MRS. Addie B. Parsels: offer
ing; children's hour, Mr. William
Dunlap and Mrs. Parsels; special
service for new members; benedic-
tion; adjournment. 7!30-Evening
Session. Music by the choir; Scrip
ture lesson by Miss Lizzie Bishop,
Cheswold; address, Mrs. Addie Par.
sells, Philadelphia, w. G. T. U.
organizer; offering, benediction. The
officers of the Kent County W. C. T.
U. are: President, Mrs. Kate F
Smithers, Smyrna; First Vice-presi
dent, Mrs. Beatrice Loose, CheswOld
Second Vice-president, Mrs. Clara
, Wharton, Houston: Secretary, Mrs
M. H. Jenkins, Wyoming; Treasurer
! Mrs Lena Hairgrove, Camden.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
RECLkIMING SUSSEX LAND
Frank Greece, of Milford, Gets a Gov
ernment Permit to Cut Canal

Charles G. Fisher, civil engineer,
has procured from the War Depart
ment at Washington a permit for
Frank Greece, of Milford Neck to cut
a canal from Pond Gut, near the
mouth of the Mispillion River run
ming north parallel with the Della
ware Bay shore through about six
miles of marsh to his mansion farm,
formerly the home of Governor
Charles Polk. This is but begin
ming of many improvements which
Mr.. Greece contemplates. H" has
purchased a large mud digger for
digging the canal, which will be 28
feet wide and five feet deep at low
water. The canal will reclaim
hundreds of acres of marsh land
ownei bv Mr.. Greece and his neigh
bors are making them productive.
He has also contracted for two large
barges, for use in conveying his
farm produce to the city markets.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
COMET is COMING THIS WAY
Can Be Seen Between Three and Four
O'clock in the Morning

Halley's comet, according to all
reliable scientific authorities in
reach is still approaching the earth
at a rate of speed that would make
some of Barney Oldfeld's most reck-
less automobile driving look like
leisurely morning stroll of tortoise.
Early Wednesday morning-betwen
3 and o'clock-it arose and, by
careful estimate, it was shown to
be travelling at the rate of Ill, 600
miles an hour, which is going some
and which is a few degrees better in
the speed line than any other celes-
tial body is known to make. The
comet will continue to approach the
earth until May goth, coming so
close on that date that only a paltry
Is, 900, 600 miles will separate US.
That is the nearest the comet will
come and after May goth it will go
on its rapid way to wherever it
came from. 1t will disappear from
view in June, but not until it has
brushed the earth with its tail.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
ASK COURT TO DUST OFFICER
Milford Collector Said to Be Elected
Illegally and Holding Two Offices.

Milford Collector Said to Be Elected
Illegally and Holding Two Offices.
A remarkable case is being con-
sidered in Dover by the Superior
Court relative to the town of Mil
ford, one of Delaware's busiest mu-
inequalities. A judgment of custer
to put out of Office of collector of
taxes Gardner L. Joseph, the present
incumbent, has been applied for by
Thomas E. Draper. Joseph and Ora
per were recently opponents at the
municipal election in Milford and
Joseph received five votes more than
lsDraper, the count showing Joseph,
200; Draper, 1876. j. Hall Anderson
and John B. Hutton, representing
Drape., now comes into court and seeks
a judgment, taking the ground that
Joseph ran for and was chosen for
two offices in Milford alderman and
collector; that the offices are incom-
patible; that one man cannot sit in
judgment over or audit another
officer accounts if he is the same
man. The claim is made further
that Mr.. Joseph, being thus illegally
elected and inducted into his office,
must vacate for Draper, the man re
ceiving the next highest number of
votes. The court did not announce
any time for its decision. 1t asked
for written briefs, which were filed
Ruby B. Vale. of Philadelphia and
Henry Ridgely. of Dover, appeared
for Alderman Joseph.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
BIG FRUIT YEAR PREDICTED
Members of the State Board of AgFj-
culture See Fine Prospect for
the Delaware-MarYland Peninsula


the DeIaware-Maryland Peninsula
At a meeting of the agricultural
authorities of Delaware at Dover
yesterday, it was universally agreed
that the State and peninsula is pro-
ducing for this years harvest the
largest fruit crop ever grown in
Delaware. With the exception of
pears, which may not develop over
One-fourth of crop, the orchard and
vineyard fruits are maturing so fully
an generally that farmers and or
chardists are preparing for their
heaviest work this season. 1.-THE
strawberry crop, though now suffering
from the weavil in some places, -
declared President Oliver Newton of
the State Board of Agriculture, and
small fruit specialist himself,
Twill be unusually large, and I can
not discover any injury to either
peaches, pears or apples, and partic-
ularly the small fruits. At the
close of the meeting of the Board of
Agriculture, Professor Wesley Webb,
the corresponding secretary, said ::
"The members of the Board all
agreed that there are prospects for a
full crop of all fruits. Delaware
has evidently escaped the billiards.
and biting frosts of the North and
West and even a hail storm with
stones as large as marbles, did no
serious damage Monday.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT DOVER
Mrs. Anderson Melvin Threw Herself
Across the Railroad Track.

Mrs. Anderson Melvin Threw Herself
Across the Railroad Track.
Excitement was created in Dover
Sunday morning on the arrival of
the southbound passengers train. at
9. 80 O'Clock, when it became known
that Mrs. Anderson Melvin, a white
woman, residing with her family at
the old glass works, mile north of
Dover, had attempted suicide by
throwing herself across the railroad
tracks. She was in a dazed
condition and declared that
was her "day to die" The ere '
of the train saw the woman some
distance before thev reached her
and stopped the train. She was
picked up and placed in the baggage
car. and brought to Dover, after
which she was turned over to Chief
of Police R. E. Hurd, who placed
her in Jail. While on her way to the
station she made several attempts to
jump out of the. car, but vas pre-
vented by the crew.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
EARTHQUAKE AT SNOW HILL
Many of the Residents Thought HalleYs
Comet Had Surely Arrived.

MANY OF the heSluentS nOuSnt T1dlieY
Comet Had Surely Arrived.
Snow Hill, Md, April 29.-Worces-
ter county was visited by an earth
quake shortly after six o'clock this
morning. The houses in Snow Hill
were shaken, windows ratified, and for
a time there was general tumult.
There were three separate shocks,
coming at intervals of one minute,
and all were felt by persons in every
section of the county. Last Wednes-
day there was a slight earthquake
felt in this place and the shock to-day
has caused everybody to become
alarmed. Many believed HALEY s
comet had come in contact with the
earth and that the end of the world
was at hand. Others thought the
firing of the guns at Old Point caused
the trembling of the earth, but the
consensus of opinion is that it was a
minor earthquake.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
MORE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
New Castle Levy Court Will Improve
the State Road This Year

Levy Court Commissioner Daniel
Thompson, of the Fifth district, takes
exception to an article published re-
garding the State road. This piece
of road about which there has been
criticism is from the termination of
the present good road to Hare's
Corner. Mr.. Thompson said it is
we'll to remember that when the good
roads bill passed the Legislature it
named the roads that were to be i'm
proved. The Hamburg road was
named in the bill, and it was built.
Mr.. Thompson. said the other road
would be improved in ita turn. Mr..
Thompson added that small roads are
not being improved and the State
road neglected. The work will be
done this year.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
NEGRO WOMAN USES RAZOR
jealousy in Dover Leads to Annie
Boyer Being Terribly Lacerated


Boyer Being Terribly Lacerated
A serious cutting affray occurred
at Dover early Saturday morning, on
KirKwood street near the cOlored
settlement, the outcome of a quarrel
between Elvira Manard and Annie
Boyer, both colored. Tney fought
over a man, Walter Vincent, also
colored. The Maynard woman,
welding a razor, cut and slashed the
Boyer woman, until the latter nearly
bled to death. Her face and neck
were terribly lacerated, the juglar
vein almost being severed. DR..
w. F. Davis declared it was one of
the. worst cases he ever had in the
practice of his profession. The as
sailant was arrested and is now
locked up in jail awaiting the result
of her victims injuries.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27

Anti tuberculosis Car SIde-Tracked.
The car of the Anti-TuberculOsis
Society which was to have exhibited
in Smyrna on Monday has for some
reason been delayed. 1t is expected
in Smyrna any day.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
WILL REPRESENT THE TYGERTs
William R. Smith Succeeds to the Place
Made Vacant BY Capt. Smiths Death

William R. Smith has been select
ed as the successor to the agency of
the ]. E. Tygert Fertilizer Company
made vacant by the death of his
brother, Capt A. H. Smith. The
new representative was more or less
associated with his brother, Capt.
Smith, in the past two or three years
and was the logical successor. The
Tygert Company has built up a large
trade in this vicinity as well as the
Delaware Maryland Peninsula and
they have made a good selection in
getting William R. Smith as their
Smyrna representative. He has the
best wishes of his many friends.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
DEATH OF MAJOR W. K. Berry
Was Well-Known In Smyrna Where He
Was a Frequent Visitor

Major William H. Berry, aged IA
years, president of the Delaware
Hosiery Company, who will be re-
membered in Smyrna as frequent
visitor to Clarence Prettyman, now
of Wilmington,) died at his home
in New York city on Friday night
of Bright's disease. Interment
was made Monday afternoon in
Memphis, Tenn. The plant Of the
company is in Wilmington
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
CHANNEL AT LIsToNs POINT
Shoal Reduced and Channel Deepened
Other River improvements

The depth of the ship channel in
the Delaware River has been in
creased at the Liston's Point shoal
from 1852 feet to 2S.1 feet. The
length of the shoal has been reduced
from 21, 900 to IA, 900 feet. The least
depth at low water in the channel is
26.2 feet at Schooner Ledge; the
greatest, depth, 31.2 feet in the Up
per Horseshoe. Improvements have
been reported by Major Deakyne,
United states engineer in charge of
the work. Major Deakyne reports
that the Shoals at Reedy Island has
increased from 1000 to 5000 feet
in length.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
MRS. PARsELs COMING SUNDAY
Mrs. Addie BoiIeau Parsels, of PhIa-
delphia, to Speak at AsburY

Mrs. Addie Boileau Parsels, of
Philadelphia, National w. G. 7. u.
Organizer, will deliver an address
in the Asbury M. E. Church of this
town, under the auspices of the W.
C. T. u. next Sunday evening May
1st, and fill the following additional
engagements in the county: Sunday
morning, May lst, st. Paul M. E.
Church, Claytbn; May End, Lebanon ;
May Sd, Magnolia; May 4th, County
Convention at Harrington; May 5th,
Cheswold, AMI May 9th, Marydel.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
JUNIOR DAY AT CENTURY CLUB
Century Club Women Hear a Fine Pro-
gram From Juveniles.


gram From Juveniles.
Junior Day was celebrated at the
Century Club last Friday night and
the children of club members we're
out in force to take part in the fes-
tivities. The entertainment consisted
of music and pictures which delighted
the youngsters hearts, and bounti-
full spread of frozen custard and sponge
cake received its full share of atten-
tion. Very unique souvenirs were
distributed and all went away happy.
Next Friday there will be the annual
election of officers and the meeting is
called for three O'Clock sharp. Cor
Sec.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
improvements Around standpipe

Councilman Robinson reported
that the ladies were after him about
the standpipe improvements and he
wanted something done. Council as
a committee of the whole was to
have visited the standpipe last Thurs
day week but at the appointed time
none appeared The slowness with
which Council is proceeding with the
matter of constructing a stone wall
is delaying progress. Mrs. Caroline
j. Raymond has offered to place an
$500 or 81, 600 public fountain there
in memory of her husband, George
Henry Raymond, and all she asks is
that the town place wall and fence
around the enclosure so as to give
a finishing touch to the standpipe
surroundings. Mr.. Robinson called
for some action in the matter and
after a brief discussion Secretary
Grieves was authorized to have a
stone mason visit the standpipe and
furnish estimates which will be
reported TO Council at its next meet
ing.
Street Sprinkler to be Put on in June
Councilman John w. Tucker moved
that permanent steps be taken in the
matter of installing the street sprink-
Ter in regular service. Secretary
Grieves called a halt by stating that
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27
sIaekbIrd Grocery Store Changes Hand

Blackbird, April 26. Mr.. C. A.
Woodburn, of Blackbird Station, has
sold his store out to Mr.. George G.
Heinold and returned to his home in
West Virginia where he intends to
start in business for himself.
Smyrna times., 1910-04-27

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