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The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26
WOULD CURE LEPERS
Everett Doctor Believes He Has Lep.
rosy Specific.

Everett-After countless genera
lions of ancient and modern science
devoted to the cure of mankind's most
malignant ills, and the sacrifice OF
many lives and much effort. the latest
apostle of the lepers halls from Ever
EFT. He proposes to brave certain
death. despite the pleas of his
friends.
DR.. D. d. Wamsley of 2712 Hoyt
avenue has submitted an application
to the bureau of insular affairs at
Washington, D. c.. for an appointment
to the government leprosy colony at
the island of Culion. near Manila, in
Manila Bay. Philippine Islands.
The applicant states that he has
what seems to be a specific remedy
for incipient cases of leprosy, espe-
cially those of the leontiasis type.
and that he has NO fear whatever Of
contagion.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26
Charge 10 Surprise.

Tacoma - Nothing In connection
with the recent federal grand jury in
vestigation into the Tacoma census
frauds caused quite as much surprise
to most people as did the indictment
of w. A. Mckenzie, special agent OF
the United States Census Bureau, the
very man. whose report exposed the
census frauds and a man who had
been for II years an employe OF the
bureau. regarded as one Of its ablest
special agents.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26

Ex.Assessor Sued TO, Refund Expense
Money for Attending Conventions.

Money for Attending Conventions.
Goldendale. - The prosecutor OF
Klickitat County has brought suit
against ex County Assessor Bunnell,
to recover expense money paid him
by the county while attending Asses
sors' conventions. during his term OF
ONCE. This is the result of test case
made by the Changers of the Klicki-
tat Valley in 1910. when suit was
brought in the superior court to re-
strain the payment Of the expenses OF
County Commissioner Barnes for at.
tending the Commissioners conven-
tion at North Yakima. Judge Nc
Master decided that the bill could
not be legally paid. After the deci-
sion made by the court. an immedi-
ate refund was made by the auditor.
sheriff, clerk. treasurer and engineer.
OF all moneys received by them for
expenses in attending conventions;
but Mr.. Bunnell refused to make any
refund. and has engaged attorneys to
fight the present action.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26
FAIR SEX IN TINES CASE
Under New Law May Summon Womer
Jurors,

Los Angeles District Attorney
Fredericks and Clarence barrow, lega
chiefs for the prosecution and defense
in the James NJ. Mcnamara trial, have
under consideration the question
whether, by reason of the adoption OF
the constitutional amendment giving
women right to vote, the fair sex will
be called upon to serve as jurors in
the dynamite case.
"There is no reason that | know
OF why they should not serve de-
clared Clarence barrow.
II do not know whether it will be
necessary to go outside of the present
jury list or not, but if so, women who
are on the assessment rolls are just
as eligible to serve as jurors as any
man would be-"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26
Calvin 10 at chehaIls.

Chehalis-Frank Calvin, whose re-
cent escapade at EatOnville, where he
shot Mrs. Vivian Irving almost IA
tally. later making sensational es-
cape and surrendering to Sheriff Ur-
quhart, of Lewis County. arrived in
Chehalis. He has been released on
$4,000 bail. signed by friends and rela-
tives near Toledo.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26

Build Roundhouss and Shops at Paseo
Pasco.-Actual work has commenced
ON the new 38-stall roundhouse and
repair shops of the Northern Pacific
at this place and the excavation is
now being done. The new shops and
roundhouse are to be located midway
between the present shops and the
union depot and the estimated cost
of the improvements Is 1881 900.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26

100000 Shingles Go In One Cargo.
Seattle.-The steamer Missourian
has loaded the record single con-
signment of shingles ever shipped
from Puget Sound. 1t consists OF
24O, 900 punches, or 100000 shingles.
and came here from Bellingham on
one large scow, on which shingles
were piled to a height of rs feet.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26
DOCTOR KILLS WIFE
Bigamist's Love for No. | Death to
No. 2.

ChicagO.-Dr. Harry Elgin Webster
Rush Medical College graduate and
inferno at the Polyclintic Hospital. in
a confession to the police, admitte d
that he murdered one of his two young
wives, Bessie Kent Webster, Of Chi
cago, in the woods 10 miles from
Dixon, ILL.,, September 16
The police declare that the motive
Tor the crime was Webster's desire
to hide from his first wife, Zoe Var
ney Webster. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
the fact that he was a bigamist. He
had married the two women within
one week last January.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26

Dead Pauper Had Hidden Treasure.
North Yakima.-After turning over
several cans of rusty nails in the
woodshed of the hovel In which lived
John Stech, who died in the hospital.
q county charge. Coroner Fred Shaw
came upon . can containing gold and
silver pieces to the amount Of S1sS.6s.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-10-26
THE MARKETS..
Portland.

Portland.
Wheat.--Track prices: Club, Sic;
bluestem, Sac; red Russian, zoe.
Barley-Feed, $31 per ton.
Oats-No l white, $50 per ton.
Hay-Timothy. valley, SIG; alfalfa
SIP.
Butter-Creamery, SAC.
Eggs-Ranch, 36c.
Hops-1911 crop, 41c; 1910. nomi-
nal.
Wool - Eastern Oregon, 99fCc,
Willamette Valley, 15G17c.
Mohair-Choice, SIC.
Seattle.
Wheat.-Bluestem, SIC; Club, soc;
red Russian, 79c.
Barley-$30 per ton.
Oats-$29 per ton.
Eggs-36c.
Hay-Timothy, SIS per ter; alfalfa
SIC per ton.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-11

active au1iliaries of the church, and
whenever 1t gives an entertainment it
is always well patronized. The snug
sum which the club realized from the
musicale will greatly aid the church in
Its efforts toward raising the $1,000
needed
Dixie Company Entertained by EIks.
Another enjoyable social function
was the entertainment given by Light
House lodge No. 8. Order of Elks. 7.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-11

the church; hence the auditorium was
crowded with members and friends of
the church and club
Rector Deaver and his parishiOners
are making an effort to clear the
church of debt before entering upon
plans for the celebration of the rec
tors tenth anniversary, which occurs
on Wednesday. March /. Music was
furnished by the Cosmopolitan orches-
ira. A feature of the evening was the
Introduction by Mrs. Walker Of the
famous shadow dance" In which a
large number participated. Those who
took part In he dance were guided by
Charles Smith
The Monitor club Is one OF the most
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-11

Titus Brown, exalted ruler, in honor
Of the "My Friend From Dixie" COM
pany.
The members of the company enjoy
ed an evening of pleasure which the
"Hello. Bill" boys are famous the
country over for giving to their invit-
ed guests. The female members Of
the show were looked after by the
ladies' auxiliary of the Elks. and the
genial chairman of the house commit
tee, Thomas Jackson, saw that every
one present had full and Dlenty Of the
fine menu prepared for them
Among the members OF the company
present were Miss Mary Hursey. Miss
Blanche Hursey. Miss Fannie May.
Miss Ida Jones. Coleman l.. Irwin.
Roley Gibson. George Watts and Rich
ard Shelton. Among the guests to meet
the company were Mr.. and Mrs. 7.
Titus Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Coleman. Miss Julia Watts of Balti-
more. Mrs Ernest Washington. Mrs.
John w Blair. William Cheathem,
Mrs. Jenkins Mr.. Butler, Mrs. Hardin
of New York, Mrs. Campbell. d. T.
Young. Miss B. Glasgo. james Boone.
Mrs c. c. Lewis. Mrs. John johnson,
Samuel Daniels. Mrs. Florence Purnell
and J. G. Sparks.
Mrs. William Almond Of Philadel-
phia was the guest of honor at lunch
con recently given by Mr.. and Mrs
Lasiter at their coZy residence, 1920
Arctic avenue. Among the guests in
vited to meet the distinguished visitors
were Mrs. Robinson Of the Virginia
cottage, Mrs. Butler. Mrs. Roulett and
Mrs. jenkins.
Miss Theresa Robinson Of our public
schools entertained the Poinstie club
at her residence, G35 North Baltic ave-
nue., recently. Miss Robinson proved
an ideal hostess. and the members Of
the club left in the wee sma' hours
with memories of an evening Of pleas
ure. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Pool, Miss jenkins. Miss Pc
terson. Mrs. Thomas. Miss Lewis, DR..
Washington. Robert Lawson OF Phila-
delphia. Samuel Lewis and Ralph pea-
YER
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-02-11
Private Luncheons, Musicals and
Other Social Functions Galore.
MONITOR CLUB AIDS CHURCH

Lighthouse Lodge of EIks Entertains
my Friend From Dixie" Company.
Large Gathering at Musical and Re-
eeption Given For the Benefit Of St.
Augustine's p. e. Church.
Atlantic City, N. J.-Among the many.
social functions given during the month
Of January none surpassed in splendor
the musical and reception given by the
Monitor club of st. Augustine's Prot
estant Episcopal church, of which the
Rev. Mr.. Deaver is the rector. The
affair was held at Fitzgerald's audi
torium and was conceded by all pres
ent to have been one of pleasure and
social enjoyment.
Much credit is due Mrs. Richard A.
Walker. president Of the Monitor club,
for the able and businesslike manner
In which she arranged and conducted
the program. The musical was given
for the benefit of the mortgage debt of
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
SALE OF DOVER BUILDING LOTS
All Dover Was Interested in One Which
Took Place Yesterday


Yesterday was red letter day in
Dover, when, with brass band play
and southern company of auctioneers
crying aloud, the State and Bradford
street end of Chancellor John R.
Nicholson's farm, between Dover
and Lakeside park. was cut up into
building lots and sold at public auc-
tion to prospective builders of new
residences. Women were on the
ground, attracted by the twin au-
ctioneers to give prizes, and every
few minutes, when there would come
a lull in business, prize would be
given out. not in the shape of
building lot, but of silver and gold.
The sale was the means of transfer
ring forty-nine building lots to
individual owners and the cash pro-
ceeds were $40, 592. Among the bid
ders on the ground was United States
Senator H. A. Richardson, who
bought block of lots between State
and Bradford streets, adjoining or
fronting Fairview park, which is
owned by Mrs. Richardson. The
new purchase of Mr.. Richardson )
may mean an extension of the beau
tiful park grounds which he and his
wife allow the public to use day and
night. These lots sold to Mr.. Rich
ardson at $240 each. The new State
street lot owners and the prices paid
are: j. H. Wheatley, $275; Herbert
Blackiston, $27O; A. H. Ha1desty,
$685. Elmer Outten 1910, each, for
two adjoining lots; Amos Hinsley,
corner lot, $500; Elmer Outten,
S27O; James M. Satterfield, corner
lot, $500; Elmer Outten, two lots,
each, $26; A. M. Daily, $235; Hervey
D. Learned, S235; same, $227. so
George Coffin, $225; Miss Name
Goodwin. corner lot, $3.50; adjoining
lot, $225; Elmer Outten. $212. so
Harry A. Richardson, S240; ant
seven other lots back to Bradfor
street, same. Derrickson & Martin
lumbermen and builders, were tn
principal purchasers on Bradfor
street.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

Hartman; alternative Harry M.
Grieves; mantle oration, Leslie M.
Hirons; respondent, Florence Dar-
rah; music, "Water Lilies, - High
School; valedictory and oration.
"Law and Justice, William H.
Stayton, Jr.; presentation of diplo-
mas, L. B. Earhart; address, DR..
Stanley LeFevre Krebbs; chorus,
"Timbuctoo, High School; bene-
diction, Rev. F. W. R. Arthurs ;
music, orchestra. The other members
of the class who prepared orations
but who will not deliver them are
Mary Hartman, "The Debasing In
fuence of the Worlds Desires;
Francis Price, "Hewers of the
American Nation;'' Sadie Boggs,
"The Power of Influence M. Les
lie Hirons, "Sixty-first Congress;
Harry M. Grieves, "Nihil Sin'
Lahore"
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
KILL THE DANDELIONES
Remedy to Rid Them from Your Lawns
Declared Exceedingly Reliable

Remedy to Rid Them from Your Lawns
Declared Exceedingly Reliable
Agricultural men who have made
a study of killing off weeds in yards
have been filling magazines with
suggestions to people of how to rid
their yards of the yellow dandelions.
Agriculturists declare that most
chemicals will destroy the tissue of
any plant where the surface is broken
and plants that are poss essed of
hairy surfaces, as the dandelion, are
easily killed by the chemical process.
Forty gallons of four per cent
solution of copper of sulphate or
forty gallons of fifteen per cent
solution of iron sulphate to an acre
of the infested ground will destroy
the weed. in parts of the United
States where this method has been
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
AUTOMOBILE TURNS TURTLE
MiddIetown Occupants Thrown Thirty
Feet Into an Odessa Ditch

Middletown Occupants Thrown Thirty
Feet Into an Odessa Ditch
In rounding a corner near Odessa
early Monday evening at speed of
fifty miles an hour, Norman Gill,
of Philadelphia, and Randolph Gary
and Harry M. Black, of Middle
town, were thrown thirty feet into
a ditch when both wheels on one side
of the automobile went down. Gill,
who is in the automobile business in
Philadelphia, was formerly resident
of Middletown, and with his two
friends was out on "joy ride in
a runabout. The party was on its
way to Middletown from Odessa when
the accident happened. Gill took
the corner so fast that the wheels
skidded ard then suddenly broke.
Gary was sitting on the floor of the
car and the other two were on the
seat. Black sustained serious in
Juries and Gary was badly cut about
the head and body. Gill escaped
uninjured. The machine was badly
damaged. ~
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
WEDDING NEAR SEVERSON'S
Miss Clara Dempsey and William G.
Smith Married at Home of the Bride

Smith Married at Home of the Bride
Miss Clara Dempsey, daughter of
William Dempsey, farmer of near
Severson's Church, and Mr.. William
G. Smith, son of R. M. Smith, also
of the same vicinity, were married
at pretty home wedding Wednes-
day evening last, June the four
teenth. The ceremony took place at
the home of the brides parents at
$50 O'Clock and was performed by
the Rev. w. E. Matthews, pastor of
Smyrna Circuit. The house was
prettily decorated and Jolly company
of relatives ard friends assembled
to witness the event. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Marga-
ret Dempsey, and the groom had as
his best man, Mr.. Lloyd Jones. Miss
Anita Jones played the wedding
march. A reception followed the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
left for a wedding trip and upor
their return will reside near Sew
erson's where the groom is young
and enterprising farmer.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
REAL ESTATE SALES OF WEEK

II. c. Jones, Smyrna's New ReaIestate
Broker Disposes OF Several Properties
H. c. Jones, Smyrna's new real
estate broker, representing the farm
agency of Ford & Refs, of Whining
ton, has disposed of the following
properties: Farm of Leonard F.
Cooper, near Fieldsboro, containing
fifty acres, with stock and crops to
William ]. Hammond of Creswell,
Oregon, for SO, 500. Tract of wood
land near Hollet's Corner, of Thom-
as W. Mayberry's to j. W. Barnett,
of Middletown, terms private. Stock
of merchandise of James Reynolds,
in Clayton, to F. B. Miller, of Bait
imore, Md, at invoice.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

tried, the weed has disappeared and
the grass grown thick and velvety.
DR.. Ewart, a government expert on
the subject, who has been trying
experiments in the east, declares
the main thing is for people to work
together, as one lawn in neighbor
hood may infest the whole block
when the flowers go to seed and
blow again.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
JOHN c. STOCKLY is HONORED
Elected Vice President of the Board of
Trustees of Delaware College

Trustees of Delaware College
At the annual meeting of the
Board of Trustees of Delaware Col
lege held yesterday afternoon,
former Governor Preston Lea, of
Wilmington, was elected President
of the Board, to succeed the late
Chief Jutice Charles B. Lore. John
c. Stockly, of Smyrna, was chosen
vice president to succeed Manlove
Hayes, deceased, and Charles B.
Evans, of Newark, was reelected
secretary and treasurer. George B.
Dutton, son of State SenatorDutton,
of Seaford. and a graduate of the
class of 1906, was elected assistant
professor in English. There was a
spirited discussion among the mem
bers of the board over the selecting
of a professor for the chair of
history, which was created by the
recent General Assembly. The mem
bers seemed to be about evenly
divided between the Rev. Joseph
Brown Turner. of Dover, and Rep.
resentative Everett c. Johnson, ot
Newark. The matter was referred
back to the committee on discipline
and instruction to report at specia
meeting to be called by the president
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
CHANNEL TO BOMBAY HOOK
Project For 35-Foot Channel to Begin
Saturday And Finished in 1917


The gigantic task of constructing
35-foot channel in the Delaware
river, from a point outside the AL
legheny avenue wharf, Philadelphia,
to Bombay Hook Point, on the Della
ware Bay as provided by an act ap.
proved by Congress February 27
will be officially begun next Satur-
day when bids for the first erection of
the work will be received and opened
by Major Herbert Deakyne at the
Philadelphia office of the United
States engineers. The work to. be
done now under the specifications
issued by Major Deakyne is the
dredging of the main ship channel of
the river to depth of 35 feet at
mean low waite and a width of 800
feet at lower end of Tinicum range
and upper end of New Castle range
while the quantity of material to be
removed is estimated to aggregate
2, III, 900 cubic yards involving ar
approximate expenditure of $460, 900.
The work is to be finished by 1917.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
BERRY CROP HAS BEEN SHORT
Delaware Output Not Near So Large
On Account of Drought

Owing to the long drouth just at
the time that the strawberry crop
should have plenty of rain, the berry
crop on the Delaware peninsula was
severely hurt. All of. the early ber-
ries in this section were very small
and hard. At Bridgeville where 500
carloads were shipped last season
about 160 cars were sent away this
year. Of this number, the berries
were only of a fair grade. Several
of the pea factories on the peninsula
have already closed down having
canned all the pea crop in their vi
cinity.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

Mrs. John P. Collins and daughter,
Miss Eta Collins, have returned
from a visit to Chester. Pa.
Mrs. John Henry Hoffecker is Wis
iting in Camden. N. j.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

William Williams and James H.
Potts, both colored, were arrested
and arranged before Magistrate H.
S. Anthony Friday evening. Will
liams for assault and battery on
Potts and the latter for swapping
and pointing revolver and carry
concealed weapons. Williams paid
his fine and was released but Potts
in default was held in $1,000 bail for
Court. Constable w. H. Smith,
who made the arrests, took Potts to
Dover Jail Saturday morning.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
FOR SALE

A large store bulk window 6 feet inches
high and feet wide; also pain of double
doors and frame. size feet inches high
and 30 inches wide. Apply to
]. H. PRIMROSE,
Smyrna, Della
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

William FAIRIES is advertising
some specials his week. See his
adv on third page.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

Come to Smyrna with your autos
on the Fourth decorated for the
parade.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

The W. C. T. U. will meet next
Monday, June 26th, at the home of
Mrs. George Turner on lower Com
merce street. A full attendance is
desired.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

Pure Italian Olive Oil, rs cents a
quart at Cummings. Pone 1S9.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
FOR SALE.

My Driving Horse, Volman, 1873 Hands,
Blood Bay, Black points. years old. fine
w. G. ROE.
Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
FOR SALE.

A Modern home, ON, one of the Main
Streets of the town, II rooms and bath with
Hot and Cold water, large open halls, large
grounds for plants and. flowers This is a
good home, well located. Possession given
at once. Price $4,000.
H. ID. BOYER.
Smyrna Delaware
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Fresh fruits and vegetables at
Cummings. Phone 139.
Smyrna times., 1911-06-21

Wanted tobuy Green gooseber-
ries for shipping. Apply George
W. Cunning, Odd Fellows Hall,
phone 1S9.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-08
WAITsFIELD.

Mrs, Charles Clay died at her home in
the village on Thursday morning, April
g. Funeral services will be held at the
NJ. +. church on Sunday morning at
II o'clock
Derrick A. Kneeland. who is seriously
i'll with pneumonia, is little better.
DIR. Bidwell of Waterbury visited him
in consultation with DR.. Howard. He
is now attended by two trained nurses.
Every sugarmalSer is now busy in the
sugar place, as there is good run Of
sap, the first real good run we have
had
The listers are now on the rampage
and report all live stock as looking we'll
Romeo McAllster has moved his fam
lily from Randolph to +. j. Eaton's house
in the village
Mrs. Hugh Baird has been visiting
Mr. and Mrs. s. p Joslin and son in
Proctorsville, the past two weeks.
Everett, son of w T. Palmer, who has
been i'll with bronchial pneumonia, is
slowly improving
Mrs. W. w Howe of Burlington is
visiting friends in this town and in Fay
ston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-04-08
MARSEFIELD.
Fine Work Done By the Ladies For
Village Improvement.

Since organization in June, 1909, the
| ladies have installed and maintained
eighteen street lights. 1t was also
though the efforts of this society that
an act incorporating the cillage of
Marshfeld was granted by the last
legislature About year ago the
ladies, assisted by local talent. pre-
scented to the public minstrel show,
that most laughable Of entertainments.
from which over 500 was realized.
The latest financial scheme, that of
presenting little socks to the former
and present residents of Marshfield, in
which they placed the amounts de-
sired, returning the same TO the worthy
secretary, proved successful beyond ex-
pectation The generous mount of $50
was received from this The ladies
wish to extend thanks to each and
every one who helped to bring about
this great success, those who responded
either by sending money or loaning the
typewriters. and not least in ompor-
lance, the ones who made the socks.
The society now has over 5000 and
is very anxious to keep adding to this,
that it may help to make our little
town more attractive The next very
laudable ambition is to see some per
manent improvement in sidewalks. Let
every one help all they can in this
good work.
At the regular quarterly meeting of
the Village Improvement society, held
at the home of Mr.. Clara Shortt, April
8, the following officers were elected
President, Mrs. Maude Davis; vice pres
ident, Mrs. Lillian Davis; secretary,
Mrs Nellie Pitkin; assistant secretary,
Mrs. Flora Bliss; treasurer, Mrs.
Clara Shorttt executive committee,
Mrs. Ella Lilley, Mrs. S. Adella
Swerdfeger and Miss Anna Durham;
electric light committee, Mrs. Mary
Spencer and Mrs. Flora Bliss.