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Smyrna times., 1912-12-18
The SMYRNA TIMES
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.
Wednesday, Dec. IS, 1912

Founded by Robert d. HOfecker July D, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February 10, 1907
JFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
N tiOnal Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-18

Bring your Job Work to the Smyrna
Times office.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-18
TRUSTEES SALE
of Valuable
Real Estate
and Personal Property
situated in
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware.
The undersigned, Trustee of the estate of
James r. Sudler, Bankrupt, will expose to
sale way of public auction.
Saturday, Dec. Il, II
at 2.SO o'clock P. M.

on the premises, in the Town. of Smyrna,
Duck Greek Hundred, Kent County, and
State of Delaware, the following described
real estate to wit:
ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, piece or
parcel of land aud premises situated on the
South side of Commerce Street, in the town
of Smyrna aforesaid, and bounded ON tn
North by Commerce Street, on the East by
lands of John p Hudson. on the South by
Mulberry Street, and on the West by lands
of Mrs. Taylor. be the contents thereof
what they may. and being the same lands
and premises which were conveyed in fee
unto the said James Il. Sudler by deed of
Mary E. Redman, widow, and Edith B.
Redman, dated the seventeenth day of Feb
ruary. A. D.. 1909, and recorded at Dover,
Del, in the Recorders Office in Deed Rec
ord Book R., Vol 8, pages Ala &c the inn
provements thereon being a TWO-STORY
| FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, Office and
Shop, and large Barn and Outbuilding.
TERMS OF SALE:-1O per cent. of the
purchase price of said lands and premises
will be payable to the Trustee on the day of
sale and the residue thereof to be paid in
cash on or before Thursday, the 26th day of
| December, A. D., 1912, at which time deed
| for said lands and premises will be delivered
| by said Trustee.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-18
Kennard & Go.
Christmas Helps

Only few days remain in which to COM
plete your holiday shopping. The spring-like
weather continuing well into the month of De-
cember prevented the realization of the near
ness of Christmas. With the limited time
left you, prompt service will help you. With
our enlarged force of competent salespeople
and delivery department we can promise
prompt and efficient service. Our stocks are
most conveniently arranged, so that choosing
is easy and convenient. Be sure to see the
lines we are offering for this holiday time,
goods that are different distinctive and, you
will say, most moderately priced, quality con-
sldered. Here follows the mention of num-
Der of lines in which we think we excel:
Reliable Fur Scarfs,
Mufs and Coats.
Raincoats for Women, Misses, Girls
and Children.
Top Coats for Women and Children.
Evening Dresses,
Evening Wraps,
Silk Waists,
Sweaters.
House Garments,
Silk Petticoats,
Muslin Underwear.
Silk Hosiery,
Kid Gloves,
Fabric Gloves,
Fur-lined Gloves.
Leather Goods,
Travelling Sets
Manicure Sets,
Work Baskets.
Partisan Ivory,
Pyralin in Colors,
Ribbon Novelties,
Flowers.
Handkerchiefs,
Motor Wells,
Evening Scarfs,
Neckwear.
/ Marabou Scarfs and Muffs,
Umbrellas, Silks, Dress Goods.
Brass Novelties,
Bric-a-Brac,
| Cut Glass.
Special
Our garment section is now offering som
III ~lroJ@l<
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
white star Line Fifth Wreck.

The :oundering OF the Titanic in the
fifth serious accident TO ships of the
White Star Line, now merged in the
international Mercantile Marine Com.
pany; and BY far the most horrible.
The first was the Atlantic, which was
wrecked off Nova Scotia, on November
%, 1878, and 547 lives were lost.
The second was the Naronic, which
disappeared nearly 20 years ago and
the only thing ever heard of her was
the picking up OF one OF her lifeboats
on the banks 6 degrees east OF tho
place where ths Titanic sank. The
Naronic was on her second trip across
the Atlantic and made record for
freight steamships on her maiden Voy'
age. She was considered to be the
lates, effort in safety in construction,
had nine water-tight bnlkheads and
WAS scientifically constructed. 1t was
declared then that it was almost iu'-
possible TO sink her. She cost 5000,
600, which was big price for u
freighter in those days. There were
,;I5 in her crew and Il cattlemen.
making, with the officers, total OF y
when she left Liverpool on February
II, and the lifeboat Was all that was
ever heard Of her.
The next accident was to the Sucvic,
which went ashore near the Lizard OF
March II, 1907. with 400 passengers
and crew OF 160, but all we're rescued.
Then came the sinking OF the Re
public on January %. 1905, after her
collision with the Florida, on which
occasion the wireless was first used at
sea to call for help, and half 4 dozen
ships answered the call, saving all the
passengers and crew, although the
ship sank. Two lives we're lost on the
Republic and four on the Florida as
the result OF the collision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

DR.. Paul G. Freer, director of the
| United States Government Scientli,
Bureau in the PLilippin died at
Manila yesterday.
William A. Dnrr. suspected of the
murder of George Marsh. Of Lynn,
Mass the aged millionaire sonp man
ufacturer, was arrested in Stockton,
Cal, last night.
Mayor r. +. Smith OF Huntsville,
Ala. fined himself $40 for his part in
n fight Tuesday with Editor j. F..
Pierce. OF the News. over an editorial.
The case against Pierce was dismissed.
With dismal haze envelopine Poto-
mac Park and steady rain descending
the n,onumentt to 1ohn Paul Jones, at
the foot OF Seventeenth Street on the
bank OF the Tidal Basin, was unveiled
yesterday afternoon with simple but
impressive ceremonies. Thousands OF
persons eager TO pay tribute TO the
first admiral OF the navy, stood for an
hour in the downpour OF rain to wit
ness the review OF soldiers and sailors,
listen to the patriotic, solll.stlrrlng
speeches, and gaze at tile unveiled
statue. President Taft delivered n
brief address.
I'm the Corporation Court yesterday
the suits OF Thomas Waddey vs.. the
Emerson Engine Company, and the
Emerson Emerson Engine Company
VS.. Thomas Waddey were consolidated. :.
Judgment vas rendered for Waddey in
the sum OF $50.
People living in the vicinity OF Cam
er0n aud Pitt streets are again com
planning of the bowling dog nuisance,
a tree ON the east side OF Columbus
street, between King and Cameron.
fell yesterday afternoon.
Angelo 4 Priest have sold 10 Marshall
King an f.. NJ. +. 80 automobile Tor
81 200.
The Alexandria Auto Club held
another meeting last night when o. I.
Angelo WAS elected secretary. DR.. +
A. Gorman is president and }. ID. Nor
moyle treasurer. Some routine bust
ness vas transacted Al the meeting.
IL is said that white man had been
arrested near Crilpeper on suspicion OF
stealing n horse and saddle from Mr.,
Burkitt IN Fairfnx county recently.
Maurice RouselIe has been appointed
grand worthy secretary OF the United
Order OF Tnle Reformers TO succeed
Frank Douglass, who died al Richmond
recently. Mr.. Knuselle is the chief OF
the Alexandria division Of 1lie order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
ANXIETY IN LONDON.

London, April lS.-A fearful eX-
cited crowd stormed the London offlc-
es of the White Star Line yesterday,
begging, pleading, demanding definite
news of the hundreds lost when the
huge liner Titanic sank in the icy
seas of Cape Race.
London went to bed last night Sc
cure in the belief that every passen-
ger on the ill-fated vessel had been
saved. The White Star officials with
an air of confidence, had smiled down
all reports of loss Of life. But Lon
don awoke to confront 4 terrible
death list.
Dignifed business men, gentlemen
of ease and idleneSs, hardy workmen
and weeping women, rubbed elbows
before the offices of the White Star
Line where they had rushed at the
first report of many deaths to seek
definite news of wives, sweethearts,
brothers or sisters, parents, children
or friends, who had started for AM
erica on the doomed liner.
But nothing in the way of informa-
ton was Forthcoming from the Of
fees of the steamship company,
where officials, clerks and Office boys
moved in a cloud of gloom about their
routine work. Mechanically every
now and then an official would step
outside to the crowd. and announce
that there was no news. The crowd
was excited. The police had Difficult
ty in keeping them out of the office.
"iou told US yesterday all were
saved" shouted frantic workman,
why did you lie to us? All can't be
dead now"
And the crowd behind surged for
ward in an eager effort to drag from
the offices the information that they
felt they must have. Every steamship
office and all the shipping lowered
their flags to half-mast today for the
victims of the Titanic disaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
POLICE BOARD MEETS,

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board OF Police Commissioners was
held last night in The city hall with
Mayor Paff presiding. Only matters OF
a routine nature were considered and
there was nothing OF interest discussed.
The board was in session only short
time.
Chief Goods reported that the annual
INSPECTION OF the yards and alleys in the
city is now being made by the members
OF the police department.
He also reported that during the
month 1T9 arrests we're made, while the
order OF the city was very good.
The official certificate which will be
given members OF the police depart
ment hereafter when they are i'll to
he signen by the attending physician
was approved by the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
Cannon Firing Heard at Entrance of
Straits Causes Much
Excitement.
ITALIANS ON THE AGGRESSIVE:
International Complications Feared
Efforts of Powers to Mediate, So
Far, Futile.

London, April lS.--lloyds received
today cable from their agent at the
Dardanelles outlining an unconiirmed
report that cannon firing was heard at
the entrance to the straits. 1t was
rumored that the Italian feet was at
tacking the entrance in an effort to
force it's way into the sea of Mar
mora, and thence to COnstantinople.
Other messages to the same effect
were received from several private
sources, and it was generally believed
in governmental circles that Italy was
at last forcing the fighting.
Constantinople, April lS.-The It.
allan feet is reported at the entrance
of tie Dardanelles and is believed to
be about to attempt to force the pas
sage. An uncontirmed report here
that one Of the italian warships en-
countered submarine mine and went
to the bottom is in circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
NEWS OF THE DAY

Charles Bruao, 61 years old, mil
lionaire manufacturer OF musical in
struments in New York, shot him,ell
in the head yesteday at his office. and
died instantly. The cause OF the ACT
was given Us i'll health.
Miss Julia Carter. 81 years old. one
OF the most popular women in exclu-
sive social circles in Philadelphia,and n
member OF an old family, committed
suicide early yesterday morning 10y
turning ON the gas in an apartment
which she has occupied alone for six
months. Miss Cnrtnr's father was 4
member Of the old Virginia family cf
that name.
One woman was killed, the Baptist
Church destroyed, and three stores
wrecked by cyclone which struck
Shady Grove, 4 small town 40 miles
south OF Montgomery, Ala, yesterday
afternoon. Several persons we're killed
and IL large amount OF property was
damaged in several South Louisiana
towns during last night by electric,
rain, and wind storms. A windstorm
Of cyclonic intensity swept through
the town OF Ponchatoula, north OF New
Orleans. A church, Il public hall, a
mill, and several residences were
wrecked. Charles Giles was killed
when the ruins OF hIr home ,nmbled
about him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18

said that the board could not force
shipe to take the sortherly route in
the spring, to avoid the ice.
The regulations under which the
Titanic carried lifeboat accommodate
ons for but only one-third Of her pas
sengers and crew had been revised by
the committee since 1904. AT that
time the regulations had been MADE
for ships of 10000 tons or more"
The, Titanic's tonnags was 43,OOO.
In reply TO question as to false
information sent out on Monday, post
master General Samuel asserted his
department had begun vigorous in
yestipation to determine who Was res
Donsible for the false reports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
SENTENCED By BRO. MASON
Protests Innocence Before Grand Mas
ter Of the Universe.

London, April lS.-Fredericck Hen
ry Scddons, the first Mason ever SEN
fenced to death in England by bro
ther Mason, so far as known, was
hanged on the gallows of Pentonvillc
Prison today.
Seddons employed every means in
the Masonic ritual to escape death.
When he was brought into court for
sentence, after an eloquent speech,
declaring his innocence, he halSed his
hand in secret Masonic sign and eX-
claimed:
Before the Grand Architect Of the
Universe, | solemly swear my inn"-
cence."
Justice Bucknils. grand master
Mason, in pronouncing his sentence
was deeply moved. and in concluding
he said:
"You and | know we both belong
to one brotherhood. But that broth
erhood condemns crime. prey you
to make your peace with the great
Architect of the Universe"
Seddons and his wife were tried
Jointly for the murder of Miss Eliza
Burrow, who lived with them, and VINO
died of arsenic poinoning. AT the
time of his death SeddonS had in his
possession several thousand dollars
BELONGING to the owman. His wife
was acquitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
THE LORIMER CASE.

Washington. April 1S.-lnquiries
regarding the Lorimer case were
made today by Senator Crawford,
(Repn., S. d.. He said time was pass
ing and action at this session was be-
ing jeopardized.
In reply, Senator Dillingham;, Repn.,
VT, declared he had worked sixteen
hours a day and done the best pos
sible. 1t was, he said, a tremendous
undertaking to digest and arrange the
testimony.
A rough draft had been prepared
but he could give no idea of when 1t
would be ready for submission,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
CARD OF THANKS.

take this means of expressing my
great appreciation to all OIL my
friends who in any way assisted me
in the European Trip Contest, as
conducted by the Gazette just closed
and while | will not be one OF the
fortunate ones to cross the briny deep.
YET will derive much pleasure IN
wearing the beautiful diamond ring,
which has been awarded me by the
Gazette. for which am very thank
full. ~
MISS ESTHER T. HElSHLE4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
COURT NO1ES.

In the Circuit Court for the city,
Judge Thornton, today a decree was
entered cunlirr,ng the report Of Julian
T. Burke vs, Edith Quisenberry.
A final decree was entered in the case
OF Carrie T.. Howson vs.. William A.
Howson granting divorce to the plain
tiff on the ground of desertion.
10 the Corporation Court this morn
ing the special commissioners OF sale in
the case OF TT Fannon and others
against the Defunct Virginia Sale D' :
post and Trust Corporation, filed re-
port OF the sale OF four bu ldiug lots at
Newport News, Va, to W. T. Chapin
and n. B. Walker, for 81 ,15O, which
they have recommended be approved by
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18

New York, April lS-COntirm-
alton OF The fact that some Al least
of Titanic's survivors are in Il very
bad way physically, was seen when
lhe White Star Line today accepted
the offer Of the St Luke's Hospital
TO be set aside for the use Of those
who may need il. all of the new ad-
diIion which was opened today. 1t
will accommodate sixty patients. and
ambulanccs will be waiIinS III the
Gunard dock tonight To convey the
sick or injured women there immrd-
. lately.
New York, April lS.--lt was def
nately settled today that neither lsa-
dor Straus nor his wife were saved
from the sinking Titanic. The fol-
lowing message received by Percy
! Straus, here was given out by the
White Star Line Company:
Every boat watched. Father and
mother not on Carpathia."
The message was signed "Radenoch
buyer for the r. H. Macy Company
Of which Isad0r Straus was the head,
sailed on the Carpathia.
Brant Rock, Mass, April lS.-That
some of the Hfeboats being used to
rescue passengers of the Titanic went
down with the liner was the thrill
ing story told by wireless dispatch
sent from the Carpathia today, and
intercepted at|the station here.
This message indicated that three
officers of the White Star liner were
communicating to their Office in New
York city the details of the disaster.
This message stated that the pas
sengers were being taken off when
the great boat went down. Some OF
the boats, trapped in the suction
caused by the sinking Of the liner,
we're overwhelmed and dragged to the
bottom of the Atlantic, making 1t I'M
nossible to succor even all of those
who might have been accommodated
by the life boats on the vessel.
New York. April lS.-WaIl Street
News Bureau have posted a copy OF
message which they say was re-
ceived from Capt. Rostron of the
Carpathia by the Highland Light wire
less station.
1t purports to say that none were
saved from the Titanic excepting
those he has on board; that he has
not Col. John Jacob Astor'S BODY on
board, and that Mrs. Astor is danger
ously i'll; that 100 survivors are IN
the hospital and that 200 sailors ol
the Titanics crew asleep in their quar-
ters at the time of the smash, were
crushed to death. The vessel was
in darkness within four minutes al
ter the crash the message says.
A somewhat similar story was re-
norted from Norfolk early last night
but was not confirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
FIRE BREAKS OUT
IN A COAL MINE
F0r Hundred Men Had Been En-
pl0yed Before Suspension
April !
ONE HUNDRED FIGHT FLAMES
Several Fire Fighters Overcome by
Gaseous Fumes-Fear That Con-
siderable Loss Will Result. ,

GAINESVILLE, o., April l8.--Fire broke
out early today In shaft mine No. 3O2
near Congo, Ohio, in which four hun
drcd miners were employed until the
suspension of work. April !. A hun
dred men are trying to check the
flames. Several Of the fire lighters
have been overcome by the gaseous
fumes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
NIOTORBOAT CLUB.
sermon.

At the meeting last night OF the Alex.
anlria Motorboat Club it vas decided
to accept the lease OF the Alexandria
Lighting Company OF the land at The
foot OF Wolfe street upon which the
club purposes to erect their new house.
A committee was appointed to pre-
pare for the construction OF marDe
railway at this point.
A committee was also appointed to
submit plans for the new house which
will be submitted at the next meeting
OF the club.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
POTOMAC PRESBYTERY

The second day Of the spring meet
ing OF the Potomac Presbytery. in ses
sion at Central Presbyterian Church +,
Washington, was devoted yesterday to
the reading OF reports and devotional
services. The chair was occupied by
the newly chosen moderator, the Rev.
DR.. z. H. Fleming. At the evening
session holy communion was celebrated
by the delegates, with Rev. DR.. John
Lee Allison conducting. DR.. Allison,
who is pastor OF Second Presbyterian
Church OF this city preached a short
sermon. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
Biz Sale in Progress.

The sale of the entire stock OF ID.
Bendhcim and Sons, preparatory to
their moving into their handsome new
store, commenced this morning and
despite the threatening weather, the
store was thronged with shoppers.
Ladies' who have attended bargain
sales in Alexandria for years stated
that they had never seen such splen-
did bargains offered especially at this
season of the year, when everyone Is
purchasing spring and summer ma
terials for their wardrobes. The Sale
will continue until the stock is COM
pletely disposed of, as the BendhelmS
desire to start out in their new store
with an entirely new stock. OF course
those who shop at once secure the pick
of the bargains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
THANKS TO PRESIDENT TAFT
, Washington, April 1S.-The ambas;


dor Of Great Britain today received
a message from the governor of New
Foundland requesting him to express
to President Taft "The heartfelt and
earnest sympathy of the colony OF
New Foundland and to all who have
lost thost dear to them by the terrible
disaster to the Titanic. Brice deliY.
cred the message.
have the honor to request that you
will accept on behalf of the govern
ment and people of New Foundland
this expression of their profound sym,
nathv with the people of the United
States. in the great and terrible sor-
row which has come upon them IN TINS
awful shipwreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
RAIN AND HAIL.

The weather throughout last nj ght
was cloudy and cool. and similar condi-
tions prevailed up TO about noon today
when there was heavy downpour OF
rain, accompanied by hail in some sec
tions of the city. There was also some
thunder and lightning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
THE FISHING SEASON

Large Catches Of shad and herring
are reported TO have been made in the
lower Chesapeake Bay. The shad
season is DOW on down the bay and the
fishermen are making good catches.
The filters hereabouts report satls.
factory results. AS was stated yester.
day, prices are lower. shao sell at
from l5 to 10 cents each anu hefr'ug
at Is cents dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
AUTOMOBILIST SENTENCED

Newark, n. j., April lS.--A Senten-
ce of from five TO ten years III state :
prison was today imposed on DanIr'
4. Dugan, son of Judge Dugan' oil
Orange, n. j.. convicted OF running
down and killing a boy by his auto
mobile on Christmas day, last
An appeal is likely to be taken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
Russian Workingmen Killed.

London, April lS.-A Reuter- deS-
patch from St. Petersburg states that
lO7 workingmen were killed and 80
wounded by Russian troops during
riot at lrkutsk in the gold mining dis
trict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
TURNED OVER TO HER FATHER

Lieutenant Belts and Officer Talbot
Yesterday arrested colored girl named
Emma Braxton at the Instance oil her
father. 1t was alleged that she had
left her home in Westmoreland county
for the purpose OF enjoying city life.
The girl was placed by the officers
aboard the steamer Wakehed which
later left for the lower river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18

Our low shoes are beauties and pro-
nounced so by good judges. Examine
our line before buying elsewhere. Jno.
A NtoreboIl X Bro, advt-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
Suburban For Sale.

BEAUTIFUL RIVER PROPERTY
Commanding beautiful vie" OF
river and county. High, and near
station, 3 miles from Alexandria.
4. c. Slaymaker,
With ALEXANDER SUTER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18
House Wanted.

SMALL WELL.BUILT HOUSE,
50 900 to $4,000, as investment, show
inc GOOD return. Win pay Cash.
INVESTOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-18

Unsettled. with snow
ers tonight; Friday,
probably fair and cool
er: moderate +. winds.