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Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
WILD DUCKS ARE PLENTlFln
Season Opened In Delaware SATURDAY.
Open Season For Quail and
Rabbit Not Until November Is

season Opened In Delaware SATURDAY.
open Season For Quail and
Rabbit Not Until November IS
The wild duck season onened ;r
Delaware on Saturday. The season
for quail and rabbits, however. does
not open until November Is Tues.
days, Wednesdays and Fridavs of
each week from November to Nav
l, hunting for geese, brandt, duck
and other wild fowl may be INDUCED
IN on Assawoman Bay and tributaries
IN Sussex county. All non-residents
desiring to participate in this sport
must secure license from the Del
aware Game Protective Association
at cost of $40 Resident gunners
must secure the same, although the
fee to them is only 50. Gunners in
Delaware must remember, however
that In spite of all licenses. il is
unlawful to carry quail, partridge.
woodcork, rabbit or snipe out of the
State. Quail and rabbit will he
plentiful in Delaware and MARYLAND
this fall, owing to the dry weather
during the breeding season. There
appears to be plenty Of game in
western Pennsylvania and New York
State and the pheasant shooting will
be better than last fall. There is
no disease among the pheasants this
year. The Maryland game laws for
1910 have changed and there are
many new county laws. Gunners
who intend TO hunt this year in
Mary yland should write the State
Game Warden, H. F. Harmonson. of
baltimore and secure a game card,
glPng the county laws. Every county
has a nonresident license which is
good only in the county.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
"HOLD UP" NEAR MARYDEL

HIghwaYman Accosts Henry Thompson
and Fires Bullet in Shoulder.
Henry Thompson, a farmer of
near -Marydel, was stopped by a
highwayman on the public road near
that place during early Sunday even
ing. The farmer is fearless man.
and when the man seized his horses
bride he drew his whip and lashed
both horse and assailant, but this
time he had reckoned without good
reason, for the highwayman fired
and shot the farmer in the shoulder.
infiicting a painful wound. The
shot caused the horse to dart away
and the farmer drove to a physi-
clans for treatment. The highway
man has not been apprehended.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
HOLD FIRST DIRECT PRIMARIES
Republicans of This District Nominate
j. Edwin Hoffecker Representative

Republicans of This District Nominate
j. Edwin Hoffecker Representative
The Republicans of Smyrna held
what was probably their first "di-
rect primary in this the first dis
trict on Saturday last when ]. Ed
win Hoffecker received the nomina-
tion for representative; George w
Cunning for assessor; Gilbert Pratt
inspector of the first election district
and Raymond Pusey, inspector of the
second election district. There were
no contests and the nominations were
unanimous. The delegates who went
so instructed are as follows: First
Election District-Delegates: George
W. Cunning, David T. Lyman, Edgar
Spruance; alternates, T. jackson
Snow, W. A. Broadway, James N.
Lloyd. Second Election District
Delegates: Walter F. Keith. L. R.
Moore; alternates, Harry Collins.
George R. Stevenson.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
NEW ADAMS EXPRESS AGENT
3. Frank VanWinkIe Who Has Been
temporarily in Charge Now Agent

B. Frank VanWinkle Who Has Been
Temporarily in Charge Now Agent
b. Frank VanWinkle, who has had
temporary charge of the Adams Ex-
press route for Smyrna since Ed
ward Curry vacated the job, has de-
cided to become permanent agent.
and entered upon his regular ser
vices on Saturday, the first of Oc-
tober. Mr.. VanWinkle is not a
stranger to the business. Six wears
ago when he gave up the agency at
Salisbury, Md, he had just rounded
out eight years of service for the
Company and his re-entry is pleasing
not only to his friends but to the
Company, who long ago recognized
his ability. He is giving the peo-
pie OF Smyrna good service. Dur
ing the past week he has completely
renovated the Office on Market street
screened his desk or office quarter.
from the rest of the room and is
it on business principles.
He has employed Frank Truitt as
his assistant. The office will be
opened daily from a. m. until 8 D.
m.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05

These statistics show the drift of
the population of the State toward
the manufacturing and commercial
centre of Wilmington, in New Castle
County. Kent shows 4l inhabitants
less than it possessed 10 years ago,
while New Castle is showing a de-
cided gain. The increase in popu-
lation from 1900 to 1910 is II, 587. or
9.5 per cent as compared with an
increase of l6. PAP during ;he preced-
ing decade, or 90 per cent. The
census of 1900 reported four States
or Territories as having a smaller
popuIation than Delaware-Arizona
l22, 93l; Idaho 161, 772; Nevada.
AZ, 335, and Wyoming, 92, 591. Idaho
and Wyoming have made rapid
strides and expect to overhaul Della
ware this year. Arizona has shown
rapid development and so has Ne
vada. The density of population in
Delaware 10 years ago was 94.3 per-
sons per square mile. That of Marv-
land was 1908. Kansas in 1900
showed density Of Is persons per
square mile, Iowa of 4O.2: Micbi-
gan, 422; Virginia, 1872: West
Virginia, 38.9; North Carolina. 80.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
CRUMBLING SAND DEADLY
Breaks Neck and Then Buries Second
Victim In Fortnight

Breaks Neck and Then Buries Second
Victim In Fortnight
Within fwo feet of where Con-
tractor Isaac Rash lost his life bv q
cave in of a sand pit, week ago. at
Dover, Ex-policeman Frank Russell
was buried alive last evening lust
before the six O'Clock whistle blew
Russell, who had taken a contract TO
haul white sand from the fatal pit.
alongside of st. Jones river was
digging in the same place where
Rash was caught and suffocated and
crushed. Russell nevar had a chance
as the whole embankment came over
on him, burying him in a depth of
twelve feet, one great clod breaking
his neck. Russell would have been
left in his living tomb long after
ward, bot George Brittingham.
iiveryman, whose cart Russell was
using, became anxious about his
being in the same pit and went to
look for him. A searching party
was formed and Russell, cold in
death, was finally dug out. Russell
was 48 years old, member of a we'll
known family in Dover and was re-
Gently married in Milford.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
BROKE BOTH WRISTS IN FALL

Burton Mannering of Blackbird Sus-
tains Painful Injuries While Playing Ball
Blackbird, Oct. Awhile par
ticipating in a game of ball last
Sunday week, Burton Mannering, of
Blackbird Station, met with a very
painful accident. While running
backward to catch a very high ball,
ne fell into a ditch four or five feet
deep, breaking both wrists and sus-
tanning other bruises and injuries.
DIR. Cobb, of Clayton, and DR.. Lewis,
of Middletown, were called in the
case and under their proficient care
he is improving as well as can be
expected.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
DROUGHT HANDICAPS FARMERS

Unable to Prepare Fields for Seeding
Wheat in This Section of State
Cheswold, Oct. 4.-Dusty roads,
dusty fields, homes, stores and offices
are the rule these dry times. Farm
ers are battling with plows, cutters
and harrows making the dust fly
while trying to prepare their hard
fields for seeding wheat. The first
days of this week will probably close
the tomato and keiffer pear season
for this year.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
ANOTHER FIRE AT TOWNSEND
Farm of Howard Townsend Visited
Monday Morning by $500 Loss

7 arm OF r1OWard ] OWnSend Visited
Monday Morning by $500 Loss
Tow nsend, Oct. 4.-Fire shortly
after 8 O'Clock Monday morning de-
stroyed the barn and other outbuild-
ings of Howard Townsend. a rural
mail carrier living about a mile
from Townsend. The live stick
with the exception of three small
pigs, was saved. The little pigs
with their mother, had been taken
from the burning barn but ran back
into the flames and were burned.
Neighbors of Townsend went to his
assistance and succeeded in prevent
ing the blaze from communicating
with the dwelling on the farm.
Aside from the buildings destroyed,
Townsend sustained the loss of a self
binder, large quantity of hay, some
seed wheat and farming implements.
The fire started in the loft. Mr..
Townsend had been there and within
few minutes after he returned to
the stable the barn was enveloped in
flames. The loss will reach up
wards of $500 upon which there is
some insurance.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
WEDDING OF BLACKBIRO GIRL

Miss Mamie Pearson Becomes the
Bride of William Mcvey of MarshalIton
Blackbird, October 4.-Miss Mamie
+. Pierson, of this vicinity and Mr..
William McVey, of Marshallton,
were married on Wednesday last by
Rev. Mr.. Adams, who is pastor of
Richardson Park NJ. E. Church.
After a wedding trip to Oxford, Pa,
Mr.. and Mrs. McVey will reside in
their home at Marshallton.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
NED HOFFECKER CHOSEN TO
LEAD OUR REPUBLICANS
NOMINATED FOR REPRESENTA-
TIVE AS UNANIMOUS CHOICE
Alden B. Richardson, Son of U. S.
Senator H. A. Richardson, Lands
Nomination For State Senate

Nomination For State Senate
Kent County Republicans in con-
vention assembled at Dover yester-
day, put their ticket in the field for
the coming campaign. j. Edwin
Hoffecker, of Smyrna, son of the
late Congressman John Henry Hof-
fecKer, was nominated for represen-
tative. Mr.. Hoffecker was the un-
animous choice of Duck Creek Hun
dred at-the primaries held on Satur-
day. He is secretary and treasurer
of the John H. Hoffecker Canning
Company, of Smyrna. a school di.
rector and a prominent man of
affairs and is popular with people
generally. He will be opposed bv
Robert H. Denney, democrat. who
was placed in nomination last week.
Alden B. Richardson, son of United
States Senator H. A. Richardson.
was nominated for the State Sena-
tor for this district. He is also
prominent and popular and is now the
head of the big Richardson & Robbins
Cannery at Dover. His opponent on
the Democratic ticket is Edward G.
Walls, Smyrna's well-known and
prominent clothier. The convention
with George c. Herring, of FELTON,.
as chairman, and Edgar Spruance of
Smyrna, as secretary nominated the
following ticket: For clerk of the
peace, Charles Dupont Ridgely, of
Camden; for recorder of deeds. Ell
mer Walker, of Kenton, for county
treasurer, Fred C. Hopkins, of Eel
ton; for clerk of the Orphans Court,
Romulus A. Hopkins, of Dover: for
sheriff, William M. Short, of Bowers
Beach; for coroner, J. B. Cain. of
Harrington. The choice of Romulus
A. Hopkins was by acclamation.
On all the other positions, one or
two ballots were taken. Senators
Alden B. Richardson, second district
William NJ. Hazel, third district;
George w. Marshall, fifth district.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Edwin Hof-
fecker, First; Thomas E. Garrison.
Second; Edward A. Evans, Third
William H. Marvel, Fourth; George
w. Tebo, Fifth; George B. Simpson.
Sixth; Charles S. Conwell, Seventh;
Livy c. Rogers, Eighth; John P.
Masten, Ninth; Edward G Beswick
Tenth. For Levy Court commission
ers: Second district, Thomas V.
Keith; Fourth, Manship Rash;
Eighth, George W. Herring; Ninth,
David 7. Booth and Tenth, John P.
Carmean. For assessor-First dis
trict, George W. Cunning; For in
spectors-First district, First cleo
tion district, Gilbert Pratt; Second.
Raymond A. Pusey. The convention
passed resolution to not submit the
liquor question to a vote in drv
Kent county. This part of the plat
form says: "We pledge ourselves as
opposed to the resubmission at this
time of the question of license or no
license for the manufacture or sale
of intoxicating liquors in this county.
We believe in a strict enforcement
of all laws affecting the sale of in
toxicating liquors in this state and
the enactment of such other laws as
may be necessary for the better and
more efficient enforcement of said
laws"
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
CLUB OPENS NEXT FRIDAY

After Four Months Summer Recess
Century Club Resumes Sessions.
The Twentieth Century Club of
Smyrna, after an adjournment of four
months, will resume its meetings on
Friday, October 7th, at $50. A
pleasing program has been prepared
and a large attendance is expected.
Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
POPULATION OF DELAWARE
GIVEN BY CENSUS, 2O2,322
THIS SHOWS AN INCREASEIN THE
PAST TEN YEARS OF 1887
Kent County Shows Al Inhabitants
Less Than it Possessed Ten Years
Ago.-kent and Sussex Gain

The census of Delaware in 1910 is
given by the Federal bureau as 2O2.
322, as compared with 184, 735 in
1900 and 168, 493 IN 1890. The dis
tribution is as follows:
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05

Geo. G. Rothwell Thrown From Team
His colt becoming scared while in
Spruance City, Saturday night, George
G. Rothwell was thrown from his
dearborn. The latter escaped with
out injury. The harness was torn
but the colt was not hurt.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
STRAWBERRIES IN OCTOBER

Such is the Remarkable Experience of
J.E. Brockson and Others of Backbird
Blackbird, Oct. At is a very
rare occurrence that strawberries
may be obtained in this community
in October, but MIR. j. E. Brockson
picks several quarts of fine BERRIES
from his patch daily. Mr.. Theodore
Ferguson and Mr.. Jacob Spicer have
had second crop too.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05

Another Race Meet at Driving Park
The Gentleman's Driving Park, of
Clayton, is planning another Matinee
Race to be held October the 18th. A
number of new horses will be entered
in this contest.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05

ST. Peters p. {. Church Rummage Sale
The ladies of st. Peters P. e.
Church will hold a Rummage and
Food Sale on Saturday next, October
9Th in the building next door to the
Laundry.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
"IF THE MEN WERE WOMEN"
Cheswotd Changers Have Their Inning
and Get Back at The Women,

and Get Back at The Women.
Cheswold, Oct. 4.-After the order
of business was disposed of in rural
grange session, the subject, "What
Would do if a Wonran,'' started
off with vane of humor but grow
ing more serious and finally drifted
into warm discussion of the many
present day hasty, indiscreet and
probably illegal marriages. Mrs.
Ralph Savin and Mrs. Emma Pearson
sang a duet.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05

CONTINUED on FOURTH pAeE
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
Municipal Affairs
COMMITTEE SHELVES
BRICKYARD PROTEST
Members Explain They Do Not
Consider Plants Doing
Particular Harm

without a word of explanation, the
legislation committee yesterday filed
the petition of $50 Boyle Heights citi-
zens who had asked that four brick
yards in the vicinity of their homes
be stopped from further operation. In
dividual members of the committee
explained later that they did not con-
slider the brick yards were doing any
particular harm.
After the decision In the superior
court last week, when the action of
the council in stopping the operation
of two brick yards in the Victoria park
district was sustained, it was taken
for granted that the legislation COM
mittee would clear Boyle Heights of
the brick yards. Such action was con-
sidered so certain that none of the
petitioners was present before the COM
mlttee yesterday morning.
Councilman Andrews, chairman Of
the legislation committee which filed
the petition, was responsible for the
removal of the brick yards from Vic
toria park. Andrews lives In Victoria
park and was much annoyed by the
smoke from the brick yards and one of
the first things he did when elected to
the council was to induce the council
to stop their operation.
But the action of the committee is
only recommendation to the council,
and when the Boyle Heights petition
ers learn that such action was taken
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
MEN ATTACK OFFICIAL
AND FREE PRISONERS
Works Board Inspector Who Ar
rests ProWler Is Pounded
with His Own Club

Pat Quinn, an inspector for the board
of public works, was attacked and
beaten by two unidentified men yester-
day, after he had arrested young man
he found prowling about the Quinn
home at Gallardo street and Mission
road. Although the attack occurred
saw it, Quinn's assailants were al
lowed to tear the prisoner from him
and make their escape. Quinn was in
civilian dress, and apparently all who
saw the struggle believed it was merely
an ordinary brawl.
Quinn telephoned to police headquar-
ters, and Motorcycle officer Steiner was
sent to his assistance. Steiner found
the address of one of the men who took
part in the attack, he says. He gave
the mans name and address as NJ. A.
Fenner of $40 Mission road.
Quinn attempted to arrest q young
man whom he saw prowling in the
yard Of his home at Gallardo street and
Mission road. The man did not resist
arrest at first but walked quietly into
the street with the officer and hailed
two men who were standing under a
tree talking in subdued tones. The
men carelessly asked the officer what
was the matter. Before Quinn had time
to reply they suddenly leaped upon him
and seized his club. While one of the
strangers beat him over the head, the
other broke his grip on the prisoner.
Together the men beat and kicked the
officer until he fell to the sidewalk, and
then they ran away.
Several persons were passing at the
time, but believed 1t to be a fight be-
tween civilians, as the officer was not
In uniform.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
TEACHERS CLUB HON0RS
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Thousand Persons Present at a
Brilliant Reception to ].
H. Francis and Wife

Members of the Teachers club re-
ceived at the Goldberg -Bosly assembly
hall yesterday afternoon in honor of
j. H. Francis, superintendent of city
schools, and Mrs. Francis. The receiv-
ing line stood in the large ball room.
where great groups of palms aud ferns
were used with excellent decorative ef-
feet.
Receiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
were Mr.. Francis mother, Mrs. John
Francis; l. p. Thurston, representing
the School Masters club; Miss Edith
NJ. Jordan, president of the High School
Teachers association; Miss Helen
Mathewson, president of the City
Teachers club; Miss Angel of the
kindergarten association; ]. B. Mon
lux, deputy superintendent, and Mel
vile Dozier and DR.. Grant Carr. both
deputy superintendents.
Assisting through the rooms and in
charge of refreshments, decorations
and music were Miss Douglass. Miss
Josephine Bont, Miss Jennie Maxwell
son, Mrs. Gertrude Parsons, Miss Lloy
Galpin, Mrs. Cora B. Freeman, Miss
Letitia Magee, Miss Ethel B. Magee and
Mark Goodenow.
Among the we'll known callers of the
afternoon were President and Mrs. Bo-
ward Of the University Of Southern CAL
ifornia; Purd V. Wright, city librari-
an; Prof. w. H. Housh Of the Los An
geles high school and Mrs. Housh; Mrs
oliver 2. Bryant of the Civic associa-
ton, and David Chambers McCan and
Mrs. McCan, president of the Southern
California Woman's Press club.
About 1000 callers paid their respects
to the honor guests and the hosts of
the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE
ON THICKNESS OF WALLS

Amendment of the building ordinance
that will reduce the thickness OF brick
walls will be considered by a special
committee. The brickmakers are to
name one man, the builders are to
name another and the city will name
two. These four are to select fifth
man and this committee is to report
back to the legislation committee. The
clty's appointees will probably be City
Attorney John W. Shenk and Building
Inspector Backus.
The Simons Brick company and other
brickmakers contend that the building
ordinance requires brick walls to be too
thick in comparison to the walls per-
mtted for reinforced concrete. AS 1t
is a subject that requires expert knowl-
edge the legislation committee pre-
ferred to let experts make the inves-
tigation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
2 DIVORCES GRANTED, l
REFUSED, 3 SUITS FILED
CrutCh Used as Weapon Makes !
Woman a Grass Widow

Three suits for divorce were filed,
two DEGREES granted and one denied
yesterday in the superior court.
Frances l.. Deffenbaugh told Judge
Conrey that her husband, John F. Def
fenbaugh, was cruel TO her, calling her
vile names and threatening to strike
her with his crutch. She received a
decree.
Allen e. Howell was given divorce
from Lillian McKeever Howell who,
he alleged, deserted him in Detroit
five years ago, shortly after the birth
of their child. Howell blamed her
people for her leaving him, saying re-
llgious differences caused their efforts
to separate the couple
J. w. Burch was denied decree
from Ella Burch, whom he accused Of
deserting him. as she had not been
away from his home year, techni-
cality which barred his obtaining a
divorce upon a desertion charge.
The new suits filed were those of
Lottie Hall against Christopher c.
Hall, Mary X. Campbell against AL
exander Campbell and La Verne Havi-
land against May L. Haviiand.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
News of the Courts
NEW CLAIMS MAY HALT
BALDWIN ESTATE FIGHT
Second Set of Objections Filed in
Case of Beatrice Anita
Turnbul

Another set of objections to the
claims of Beatrice Anita Baldwin
Turnbull for a daughters share or
two-ninths of the estate of II. J. Bald
win, or about $2,500OO0, was filed yes.
terday in the probate department OF
the superior court.
These objections are in answer to the
recent petition filed by the young
claimant, who now Is In Brookline,
Mass, a suburb of Boston, and who Is
expected to arrive here soon with her
mother, Mrs. Lillian Ashley Turnbull,
to begin the contest for her share OF
the estate, the action being scheduled
for hearing, beginning December IL,
before Judge Rives.
Mrs, Clara Baldwin Stocker and MRS
Anita Baldwin McClaughry of san
Francisco, sisters. and daughters or
the dead millionaire turfman, filed the
instrument. They make a general de-
NAL of all of the claims of the girl
and conclude with the assertion which
they made before, that her adoption
by her mother and the latter's hus-
band, DR.. William Turnbull, prevents
her from inheriting anything from any
other persons, even If she were able to
prove she is the natural daughter of
the millionaire.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
MAN SUED IN REALTY DEAL
SAYS HE'S INJURED PARTY
Owner Of Property Asserts Firm
Did Not Act Fairly

A complaint in which the de-
fendant alleges that he was defrauded
I'm a sale of waterfront lot at San
Pedro was filed yesterday in the su-
perior court in the case Of Lewis Rees
against ]. c. Alcorn.
Alcorn owned the lot and placed 1t
on sale with M. l.. Campbell & Son, a
real estate firm of the harbor district.
The realty operator sold the property
to H. Sloan for $1,000, the purchaser
paying 1926 down, 1t is alleged. Then,
1t is asserted without telling Alcorn of
the receipt of 1926 from Sloan, who
failed t, consummate the deal he had
started, the Campbeils and Rees per-
suaded Alcorn that the lot was worth
only $1100.
Alcorn entered into proceedings to
sell it to Rees for that price, but be-
fore he had finished the transaction
he says he learned of the receipt by
the Campbells of Sloan's 1925. Then
he refused to convey the lot to Rees,
who recently brought suit to compel
him to do so.
Alcorn filed his cross-complaint yes
ter, . alleging that he had been de-
frauded and asking the court to award
him damages of $780,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
WILL WRITTEN ON BIT OF
NOTE PAPER Is FILED

BY the terms of the will of Archi-
bald B. Rhuart, which was filed in the
probate department of the superior
court vest -rday all of his estate
mostly realty and valued at $50, 900, is
devised to his mother Mrs. Levina
Rhuart. The will is hologra phic, writ
ten in few words upon a small piece
of note paper and was witnessed only
by his mother. Rhuart died in Los
Angeles November 20.
Another will filed for probate yes
terday was that of Mrs. Mary Ann
Myers, who devised all of her prop
erty. mostly real estate and valued at
$50, ,00), to children and grandchildren.