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Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Personal. John c. Coverdale of
Wilmington, is home sick.-Mr. Frank
VanWinkle has accepted position on
the Adams Express route between Will
mington and Philadelphia miss Ella
Nicholson has returned from a visit to
Seaford, Laurel and Snow Hill.-Rev.
}. E. Nicholson has so far improved as
to be able to walk and ride out, al
though the doctor objected to his at
tempting to preach last Sunday. Rev.
E. Shaw very acceptably filled his ap-
pointments. MIR. and Mrs. w. H.
Clark and daughter, Miss Ella, are
visiting in Philadelphia. Miss Eliza
beth Burton of Millsboro, has been the
guest of Mrs. E. r. Sipple.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Mrs. Teresa M. Sehl, wife of John
M. Sehl, foreman of the Middletown
Transcript, formerly of Clayton, died
suddenly Tuesday morning, at the
residence of Mr.. Sehl's father in Will
mington. She was a victim of con-
sumption. Her husband and 5-years-
old daughter survive her.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
CLAYTON OEPAR MENT,

at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.00 a
wear in advance
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Rev. J. E. Nicholson will preach in
Ewell's NJ. P. Church next Sunday as
follows; 1920 a. m, "Christ Healing
the Centurions Servant; 730 p. M,
"Jesus Warning and Inviting, COM
munion. Sunday School2 p.m m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at Z. 80 p. m.
Teachers meeting Saturday at p. m.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

The Ladies Aid Society of Ewell's
NJ. P. Church will meet next Tuesday
night at Mrs. Chas. Stewart.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Mrs. Lila Aron of Hazletteville, State
Superintendent of the Signal Work of
the W. G. L. u, will lecture in st.
Paul NJ. E. Church next Sunday even
ing on "Why Should the W. G. 7. u,
be Active in 19OO." The services will
come off at 8 o'clock and the public are
cordially invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Holy Communion will be admin
istered in st. Paul NJ. E. Church next
Sunday morning.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Bishop Coleman of the Diocese of
Delaware, will confirm a class at Trim
ity Church on Tuesday evening next.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Mrs. Mary Skaggs of near Dexter's
Corner, died Monday in her sOth year,
after lingering attact of rheumatism,
from which she has been a sufferer for
many years. Two sons and two
daughters survive her. Interment
will be made in Townsend cemetery
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

The Stewards of Ewell's M. P.
Church are requested to meet next Sat-
urday night at 7.9O at the'home of E.
E. Norris.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Preaching at Downs Chapel next
Sunday at p. m. Sunday School 2
p. m.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Thieves broke into the residence of
Mr.. Charles Biddle last Thursday
evening, and after they had ransacked
the larder and help themselves to a
meal, they left. 1t seems that this
was their ouly intention. Entrance
was made by breaking in the kitchen
door.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

John Shortall has been stationed by
the p w. & b. Railroad Company a
fagman at the dangerous "Jimtowh"
crossing and he entered upon his
duties yesterday morning. This has
been a dangerous crossings for years
and several deaths have happened
there. To the Kenton people and
those using that road frequently, it
will be receive with gratitude.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Stevens Jury Disagreed.-The jury in
the case of John Stevens, who was on
trial in the Court of General Sessions
for the larcency of $17, after being out
four hours, failed to agree and were
finally discharged. Stevens was
charged with picking up the money
in the store of John Saxton of Clayton,
last January, and when approached by
John W. Ennis, who dropped the roll,
refused to give it up. Stevens counsel
contented that lost money retained by
the finder was not unlawful gain so
long as the finder was not satisfied by
the description and proof as to the
owner. AttorneyGeneral White en-
tered nolle prosequi.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the Doings
in and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

The Epworth League will hold a
business meeting next Monday night
when change in some of the officers
will be made.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Fire Causes Some Damage. be-
fore the dinner hour yesterday morn
ing, an alarm of fire was given which
caused considerable CONSERVATION
among the citizens by the announce
ment that the residence of Joseph G.
Williamson ON Highland street, was
on fire. The Hose Company was soon
out and after diligent effort controlled
the flames. The fire originated in the
kitchen. Mrs. Williamson had been
up stairs rocking the baby to sleep and
when she came down stairs she found
the kitchen in flames. She immed-
lately gave the alarm. The kitchen
was almost completely destroyed, in
cluding the furniture and such con-
tents that was not taken out by the
helping hands. A portion of the house
which runs parallel to the back kitchen
was also burned. Mrs. Williamson is
unable to tell just how the fire occur
red, whether from the stove or de-
fective fue. The loss is estimated at
about $20OO0. The house and furni-
ture were fully insured.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

There will be an important business
meeting of the w. G. T. u, at the
home of Mrs. Emma Meredith this
evening at :. 80 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

The Clayton Public School children
were in high glee yesterday afternoon.
1t being the first day of May, the GUS
tom of the school to give "May
Party" was successfully carry out, and
teachers and pupils went out to the
old "Foxwell Woods, now the grove
in the rear of st. Joseph's Catholic
Home, and whiled away few hours
in wholesome enjoyment.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

A Town Election will be held Satur-
day to elect a successor to fill the va
cancy caused by Mr.. r. Y. Wallen,
whose term has expired. The Office is
for five years.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Detective and Mrs. Nathaniel Hutch
ins of Dover, known to many in this
town, will celebrate their 35th we'd
anniversary this evening.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Rev. Dexter Weeden attended the
ceremonies incident to the lying of the
corner stone of Matthew Church in
Wilmington yesterday. Many of the
clergymen of this diocese were present.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

The Adams Express Company took
charge of the Baltimore, Chesapeake
& Atlantic Railroad yesterday. The
express business has been operated
heretofore by the United States Ex-
press Company.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

"0ld Maids Convention" Next Week.
The cast of characters of the "Old
Maids Convention" to be given in the
Wallen Building tomorrow night
week, Thursday, May 10th, are re-
hearsing diligently. 1t is to be given
under the auspices of the Ladies Aid
of st. Paul M. E. Church, and promises
to be a most enjoyable occasion.
Watkins Orchestra will furnish music.
The cast will be as follows:
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

Derbies in all the latest shapes
and shades, $1.00 up to $3.50. $3.50
to $500 in other stores.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

What ConcentratienWl nWlllAccomplish W
"Many persons, seeing me so much
engaged in active life" said Edward
Bulwer-Lytton, land as much above
the world as if had never been stu
dent, have said to me, When do you
get time to write all your books? How
on earth do you contrive to do SO much
workY shall surprise you by the
answer l made. 1t was this: I con-
trive to do so much work by never do
ing too much at time
"Now, since began really and earn
estly to study, which was not till had
left the college, and was actually in the
world, may perhaps say that have
gone through as large q course Of gen.
eral reading as most men Of my time.
I have Travelled much and have seen
much; have mixed much in politics,
and besides all this, have published
somewhere about sixty volumes. And
yet. what time do you thing, as gen.
eral rule, have devoted to study, to
reading and writing? Not more than
three hours a day. But then, during
these three hours l have given my
whole attention to what was about
and lost not a moment"
Every great man has become great,
every successful man has succeeded, In
proportion as he has confined his pow
ers to one particular channel.-Pushing
to the Front.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
Preferred Speech.

The spirit of love and kindliness to
all, which pervaded every word and
deed of Phillips Brooks, did not hinder
his keen appreciation of others fail
ings and shortcomings, or his own.
why in the world doesn't Brown
write his autobiography, and have it
publisher said one of the bishops
friends, referring to an incessant talkcr
and most egotistical man, who had
been wasting an hour of the bishops
most precious time by rehearsal of
some unimportant happenings.
"Why, he'd rather tell 1t, of course, )"
said the bishop; and then like fash
came regret for the quickly spoken
truth, and he turned on his friend with
a half-humorous, half-distressed face.
"What do you mean by asking me
such question as that, when Pm of
my guard?" he demanded, reproach-
fully.-Youth's Companion.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

For the benefit of those who intend
visiting Paris during the exposition,
the Rio Grande Western railway has
gotten out an attractive folder illustra-
tive and descriptive of the main features
of the exposition. 1t contains some
valuable hints for intending visitors
and descriptive articles upon Place de
La Concorde, Arc de Triumphs. the
Madeleine, the Column of July, the
Trocadero, Hotel de Vile, Column
Vendome, the Louvre, the Grand opera
house, the Bourse and the tomb of Ma
poleon, in addition to birds eye view
of the exposition grounds. The folder,
or pamphlet, is gotten out in handy
form, and is written in a pleasant and
attractive style. 1t, in fact. gives in
little space every thing one going to the
exposition would like to know before
starting on his journey. ~
For copies of the Paris exposition
folder and other advertising matter
descriptive of the Rocky mountains
famous scenery, tributary to the Rio
Grande Western railway and its con-
uections, write
J. d. MANSFIELD, Genl Agent,
253 Washington St., Portland, Ore.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
DROPPING WITH A PARACHUTE.
Circus Balloon Man Says 1t Is Gentle
and Not Extra Hazardous.

Circus Balloon Man Says 1t Is Gentle
and Not Extra Hazardous.
"Coming down from the clouds in a
parachute is like dream" said cir
Gus balloon artist. Ever dream of fall
ing from high place? You come
down. alight quietly, and awake. and
you're not hurt. Well, that's the pa.'a-
chute drop over again. No. there is
no danger. A parachute can be guided
readily on the down trip. but you can't
steer balloon. To guide parachute
out Of harms way d practical hand
can tilt it one way or the other, spill
out air, and thus work 1t to where you
want to land, or to avoid water, trees.
chimneys, or church spires. Circus as
tensions are generally made in the
evening. When the sun goes down the
wind goes down. The balloon then
shoots into the air and the parachute
drops back on the circus lot, or not far
away. A balloon is made of Accent
muslin, and weighs about 500 pounds.
A parachute is made Of Scent muslin.
There Is much more danger In COM
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

ing down In a balloon. When 1t strikes
the earth it's like a big ball, and
bounds up again, taking you with it.
Not long ago in McKeesport, Pa, I
came down in a balloon because the
parachute would not let 60. l nearly
came down in a big stack Of blast
furnace, but the hot air drove the bal
loon away. After that never intrust-
parachute would not let go. / nearly
ed the parachute arrangements to any
one, but attended to 1t myself.
'The rope that secures the parachute
is cut with a knife. The aeronaut
drops fully 100 feet before that para
chute begins to fill. 1t must fill. II
you're up high enough. There are sew.
eral hundred parachute men in the
business, and the accidents are less 10
ratio than railroad casualties. Ouf
business Is new at that. After awhile
the ratio will be less. A man can't
shake out a parachute, If it don't open.
A man in the air is simply powerless.
Invariably the fall is head first. When
the parachute begins to fill the descent
is less rapid, and finally when the par.
chute has gradually filed 1t bulges
out with a pop. Then the aeronaut
climbs on to his trapeze and guides the
parachute to safe landing. In seven
cases out of ten, you can land back on
the lot where you started from. The
first performers must have had nerve
to make the drop. Now, it is a regular
business, not considered hazardous at
all. The hardest work Is to bring back
the balloon with a wagon. Sometimes
1t tears in the trees, or wherever 1t
may land when not in open.'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Streaky or mottled butter may be
due to the salt or the working of the
butter. In the finest quality of butter
the salt is SO evenly diffused that, as
appears under the microscope, every
grain is surrounded by film of cleal
and transparent brine, which shows the
necessity of avoiding the overworking
of the butter before the salt is added.
In the first working every particle of
the milk should be gotten rid of, but
enough clear water should be left to
dissolve every grain of salt in IL hours
before the next working. If this is
done there will be little danger of
streakiness in the butter, but to get the
best results the salt should be very
finely ground.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
THROW DICE FOR PUNISHMENT.
Two Soldiers in the Philippines Use the
Bones to See Who Is to Suffer.

Two Soldiers in the Philippines Use the
Bones to See Who Is to Suffer.
81 was in the Philippines about three
months ago." said the Chicago agent of
q well-known tea house, "and saw the
Queerest throw Of dice ever saw in my
life. Two soldiers had been court-mar-
tailed for getting drunk and assaultng
their superior ofhcer-about the gravest
offense a subordinate can commit. Be-
ing after dark, the officer didn't know
which one 1t was. Neither did they, nor
much Of anything else that happened
about that time. But the court insisted
that for the sake Of discipline one of
them must be punished. 1t was hard
lines. For they were really not bad
young fellows and everybody was sorry
for them. Each was willing to take
the penalty and let the other one of.
But that wouldn't do, SO it was finally
agreed that they should throw the dice
for it.
'The first one that took them shook
them hard and turned them out Five
and two! The second man followed
suit. His were five and two. Then the
first poured out a six and five. Six and
five came out for the other. You should
have just heard the shouts and bets.
Then the first one threw again. Two
and three! And two and three showed
up for the second soldier. This was
getting interesting. Aces! said the
first. 'Acesp cried the second. The ex-
citement was tremendous. Everybody
crowded into the room anxious to get
a sight at the miraculous performances.
They all held their breaths. The SOL
dicr whose throw it was gave the bones
an extra shake. Out tumbled four and
three. The second one pounded and
shook enough to have worn the spots
off of 'em. No use. Three and four!
The DEVILS in EN- 4 can't get used
to that gamep They're loaded all
around exclaimed the crowd"
Here the tea agent paused and rose
to go away.
But how did they come out finally?"
everybody asked, wrought up to intens-
est curiosity"
"Oh, out of the box, I s'pose, like
they did before" calmly explained the
agent. you see, the steamer for Homo
lulu was whistling for the last time and
l had to come away before the thing
was settled. They may be at it yet, for
all know."-Chicago Chronicle.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
Polite Hata.

The other night, at the Albisu, va
riety theater, one performer made a
display Of flags. When the Stars and
Stripes appeared someone hissed, and
the galleries and part Of the body of
the house Joined in. Whatever prompt
ed the demonstration, it ceased In
stantly when several Americans seated
in the orchestra rose to leave the
house. They passed out amid silence
as respectful and deferential as though
in their persons they represented the
highest authority. Some of the audi
ence clearly hated the flag. but they
wished those present who loved 1t to
understand that no personal affront
was intended, and they conveyed that
wish as clearly as an audience could
Santiago, Cuba, letter.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
The Book of Baoks.

The Book! the Bookl-credentiale
by Divinity, it's authority approved by
history, crutch of lame race, solace
for the worlds sorrow. staff to the dy-
ing, hope for the hopeless-with reck-
less hand touch not the Bookl touch
not the Bookl This is the voice of the
millions of strong. devout men every
where and of the beautiful Christian
womanhood in every land wherein,
though all beside should fail, the sacred
mothers of Israel will hold fast to the
Book and teach their SONS and daugh-
ters to believe it.-Luther Latin Mills.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, .,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. "'
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior parter of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
t-} Notary Public,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
a Woman

and because Mrs. Pink
ham never violates con-
fidence and because
she knows more about
the ills of women than
any otherperson in this
country.
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
has cured a million sick
women. Every neigh
borhood, almost every
family, contains women
relieved of pain by this
great medicine.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

They Are No Longer Friends.
Fay-That Miss Snapp is just hate
full, isn't she?
May-Yes. You were present yes
terday when she told me 1 was ''the
homliest girl in our set," weren't you!
Eyes; and I gave her piece of my
mind about it afterward."
THAT was kind of you, dear, but I
hope you weren't too severe"
"Well, told her how sensitive you
must be about it. ."-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Hay differs greatly in weight and
quality. Ripe timothy hay is the
heaviest, about 400 cubic feet, we'll
packed, being estimated as weighing
a ton. If cut when in blossom ton
will take up about 480 cubic feet.
Mixed with clover ton will vary from
$50 to 500 cubic feet. Glover hay re-
quires about $50 cubic feet to ton.
OF pea vine hay about 800 cubic feet
make ton. About 700 cubic feet of
meadow hay is the estimate for ton.
These estimates are not strictly reli-
able, however, as something depends
upon how closely the hay is pressed in
the stack or NOW.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Ordinary chimney SCOT is an excellent
fertilizer and should be carefully saved.
That from coal is superior to that from
wood. 1t contains nitrogen, and is
beneficial to all crops. 1t is disliked
by some insects, and is used as pre-
ventive of their attacks, for which pur-
pose it may be more profitably applied
owing to the small quantity produced
prohibiting its use extensively as fer
tiliZer
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Katie" said her mother, with some
sternness, "put that book away. You
are too young to read romances. Be-
sides, this is Sunday. If you want
something to read, take your Bible.'
At the end of half an hour Katie's
silence became oppressive.
"What are you doing, Katie?"
"I'm reading the beautiful romance
of Ester in the Bible. That's what
Pm doing. Chicago Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Green corn and lima beans deterior-
ate more quickly than any other vege-
tables; they should be spread out sing
ly on the cool cellar floor as quickly as
possible after they come from the mar
ket.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

To make sealing wax for fruit cans,
take eight ounces of rosin, two ounces
gum shellac and half ounce of bees
wax. Melt all together. This will
make a quantity, and may be melted
for use when wanted.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
Roeus curio, OF All Kinds.

It is said of old curiosity shops in
general that nearly half the objects
offered are spurious, expressly manu-
factured for. sale. The ingenuity of the
forger Of antiques is remarkable. Fur
niture, china, prints, bronzes, armor,
ivory and tapestry-all are initiated
successfully.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
The Color Line.

"I'm not prejudiced, as general
rule" said Mr.. Poindexter. looking fix
edly at his wife, as she entered the
room, 'but the color line is drawn in
this house from now on.''
''Why, what do you mean?" she
asked.
"Bleached hair doesn't co." he re.
piled, Observation-Disclosures North
American.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Vine Disease in Spain and France.
The phylloxera destroyed 100000
acres of vineyards in Spain in 1899.
Vines in Spain or France are not worth
cultivating unless they are grated with
the American vine, which renders them
proof against the insect.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
Full House.

eyes, he started a hotel and he's
made hit, too. You know the old
established place across the street adj
vertised itself as "a hotel with all the
comforts of home
"Yes.' ...
"Well, he advertised his place as "a
hotel without the discomforts OF
home. "-Philadelphia Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
Revolution in water Travel.

Experiments have proven that vessels.
fitted with propellers which initiate the
fish's fin, develop remarkable propelline
power. 1t will cause revolution in water
travel. Men gradually learn that Natures
ways are best. One cause of the remarkable
success of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
springs from the fact that it is a harmless,
natural medicine, made of Natures most
strengthening herbs. 1t is sure cure for
constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia, bill
business or weak kidneys.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Some one says that the greatest thing
in the world is love, but any woman
who has gone through family squab-
bles with husband will tell you 1t is
peace.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19

Farmers will take extra pains when
seeding crop, but their greatest loss
is in not harvesting at the proper time.
The longer a crop remains on the
ground after it is ready or matured the
more woody fiber. or indigestible ma
terial it will contain.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-06-19
Shot Dead bv . Dead Man.

After the battle of Spion Kop Brit
ish soldier was found dead with his
finger on the trigger Of his rifle. A
Boer who attempted to take the rifle
out of his hands was shot dead by a
slip Of the dead mans finger.