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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

was given to my father by a nobleman
while We were living in St. Petersburg"
How old is hep asked Pauline
Il don't know-or, rather, | forget;
but you can see that he must be beyond
his youth, for mis- name and tail are
white" answered Lola.
THAT isn't from age said the pony.
The girls started back. They had new
or heard an animal talk, and naturally
they were surprised.
Il didn't know you could talk" ex-
claimed Lola. You never said word
TO me in all the years | We owned you
Maybe not said the pony, cooly.
But this is the first time have had II
chance. Ion see, every animal has one
day in the year when ii can talk until
birthday, you know"
And how old are you:" asked Pauline,
beginning to tecover from her surprise.
Only eight replied the pony. at
isn't age that made my name and tail
white; it is the result of one nights ex-
peoples hair turns white sometimes in
"A single night
Yes, " answered both the girls.
We'll, the pony went ON, that is the
way it was with me. | had Il very trying
experience during my youtn in Russia
the only day that | can talk, | shall be
glad to tell You the story il you care to
hStcn'
The girls said they would be- delighted
aud finding Hat stone. sat down upon
it ready Ia listen. They soon made room
for thc pony beside them. but he smiled
and SHOOT his head. saving: we horses
always rest standing Make yourselves
comfortable, and You shall learn my
story
Then he began thus:
II was .oalcd just egh; years ago to-
day, on large estate not far from
khark0v, in Little Russia, and grew up
he pet of the children Of my master,
who was a Russian nobleman. | don't
know inst what his rank WIS., but the
Children--therc were two-were known
as the prince and princess. When |
was old enough | became the little
princes saddle horse. and many 4 de
ughtful gallOp we had over the fields.
The little princess rode another pony,
little older and bigger than |; in fact,
my own elder brother. As the country
about the estate was not thickly settled
aud wRs heavily wooded the children
could not 80 far from home except on
horseback. and we were out with them
nearly ever day.
we seldom Nenturcd out at night OK
Ccpl in summer for there We're wolves
IN the woods. and when these were hun
cry they did NOT hesitate to attack any
one. and tho wore big gray rellnu,s net
Ia he dpsuised ,an trIl Inu
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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

Margaret Anglin rs clever rs well as
ChgGming actress was the verdict Of "a
girl, after SEE ing Brother Officers" for
the first time. She blew her nsse in
the most natural way, after she was
through crying"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE Ora
DIE. ETC.
Her lovely hand. 50 lily white.
50 piumpiv shaped and r0undly.
Dropped like a silver star at uight,
And spanked the baby s0undly.
Detroit Free Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14
HOODS
SarsapariIIa

Possesses the peculiar qualities Pc
culiar to Itself-which accomplish
these good things for all who take 1t.
An unlimited list OF wonderful cures
prove its merit.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14
In Gay New York.
THE LAST Rrsnnr

THE LAST RESORT.
She played in the legitimate
When Booth was in his prime:
With Charlotte Cushman. too, lis said
She acted many time.
To Waliack she was not unknown
You'll find her on his bill
Brit now. OH, irony of Fate,
Shes ont in vaudeville.
The Stargazer In Town Topics.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

The only kopje on the veldt' has dis
placed the only pebble on the beach. .
III the slang vocabulary Of Upper Broad
way. The up-tO-date expression was
sprung" by college boy, also slightly
sprung" who applied it to an interior
ing policeman recently.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

Olga \StherSoic was gorgeous sight
as she swept into court the other day TOR
her trial on the charge OF appearing in
an improper play She was envelole,l
ftom head to foot in robe of sealskin.
with large collar of the same expensive,
fur, turned up around her neck After "A
time, when she found herself rather
warm i'm the crowded court. She threw
her >ealSkin cloak aside. aud was re-.
vcaled in dazzling and peculiarly
shaped short coat of lavender brocadC
velvet. lined with blue silk and trimmed
with a deep collar ot mink fur. Her gown
was ot cloth ~ lavender hue simply but
elegantly fashioned. On her light hair
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

with ostrich plumes. and her gloves were
of white kid. stitched with black Her
manner suggested ennui. Dut it was no
tiCed that she kept a sharp eye on the
proceedings Of selecting a jury. neverthe-
less. and that only when she nodded as
sent was Il juror chosen.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-14

According to fashion writer stockin.:
pockets are the latest f'd. This will
simplify the matter of the street-car
nickel. 4 stocking will take up consid-
erably less room in mnff than a purse.
and the plan will, moreover. give lonely
bachelors Il glimpse of the latest STYLES.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
SOUVENIR OF THE "BIG OAK"
Mrs. j. W. Clifton Presents a GaveI to the
Twentieth Century Club.

An interesting feature in connection
with the closing proceedings of the
Twentieth Century Club on Friday
afternoon, was the presentation of a
gavel which Mrs. j, w. Clifton had
made from the only remaining piece of
the celebrated big Oak" known so
familiarly to our citizens. Mrs. Cliff
ton secured the historical piece of
wood from Mr.. George Reed Lofand.
and had it made into a gavel by Mr..
George W. Taylor. 1t was then sent
to Wilmington to be decorated. On
the handle was burned in PLAIN letters.
twentieth Century Club" Around
the head was also burned the follow
ing inscription: 'Big Oak 1900. Two
Hundred Years Old, Eighteen Feet in
circumference and Six Feet in Diam
eter." The decorations around the
lettering consisted of oak leaves, very
prettily arranged. Though the age of
the ''Big Oak" was marked two hum
dred years, it is probable that it was a
century or two older. In truth there
is no record as to its age for its exist
ence dates back beyond the memory of
many generations. The circumference
and diameter was taken at the base.
the thickest portion of the tree.
There is no doubt that this hand
some souvenir will be held in high es-
teen by the members of the Twentieth
Century Club, and the gift of Mrs.
Clifton will be highly appreciated, as
it continues to be used as the emblem
of authority by each succeeding officer.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02

DO you expect to get a reward?"
wen, L could not afford to 90 into
this thing for nothing" was the calm
reply.
eff you do not expect to get re-
ward, what do you expect to getq"
Fees, and so forth there are in if. "
DO you renounce all claim to the
governors reward now?" "No. sir y
Vchemently answered Gregory.
Ruth GregOry's Testimony.
Before being dismissed Gregory said
his daughter Ruth had carried the note
from him to DIR. Moore, and had re-
turned with the money. The girl
only thirteen years old, was in school
and Constable Collins was instructed
to summon her.
Did you deliver note from vour
1ather to DIR. Moore?" questioned
Magistrate Cooper of the girl after she
was sworn.
Yes, sir, she stated. ''There was
another man in the room. DR.. Moore
told him to go out and he then put
some money in an envelope and told
me not to show it to anybody, but to
put it in my pocket"
"Did you see the note?" asked Mr.
Hayes.
''NO, sir, it was sealed in an en-
velope."
She could not tell the exact time
OF this occurrence, but it was about two
years ago.
"Since then have you and your father
not talked about your going to DR..
Moore?" "No, SIR
"Have you not told it to ANYBODY
else?''
Eyes, sir, to Mr.. White.''
TO anybody else?" No, sir"
Mr.. Hayes said he had no desire to
mislead the girl, and he repeated the
last question in different forms, but
she stuck to the story that she had
talked with nobody but Mr.. White
about her visit to DR.. Moore.
Magistrate Cooper then held DR..
Moore in $500 bail ON each charge, or
81, 200, DIR. d. L. Smithers and w. A.
FAIRIES becoming his bondsmen.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
Effort Made to Collect Unpaid Taxes on Er-
plicate of 1898 Before it is OuiIawed.
Turner Reelected IiauIer.

The Smyrna Town Council met last
Friday evening with all present except
h. Marriott Fowler. In order that
some of the members might attend the
Elghty-tirst Anniversary of Odd Eel,
lowship, the business of the meeting
was rushed through with quick dis
patch
The Committee on Collectors bond
reported progress. The only bill read
and allowed was that of the SMYRNA
Transportation Co. for balance due on
oyster shells, $72.
Alderman Grow submitted his re-
port for the month of April and showed
that $l1.50 had been collected in fines
and had been passed over to the Town
Treasurer.
Chairman of the Street Committee,
Joseph IL. Wright, introduced the
question of stones for our streets, and
submitted letters from stone dealers,
giving rates on crushed stone. There
has been a noticeable rise in the price
of this material and the matter was re-
cieved by the Council with thoughtful
concern. McClanahan & Brother. of
Port Deposit, Nd, who furnished the
stone last year at a cost to the town,
with freight, $1.48, will furnish it this
year at a cost to the town, with freight.
81. 10 per ton. Thomas Robinson &
Co. was another bidder. The stone
and freight will cost the town 81. 80
per ton. The question was discussed
awhile and then passed over, on motion
OF Secretary Anthony, to the Street
Committee, to take whatever steps thev
deemed advisable
There is yet unpaid on the tax dupli-
cate of 1898, taxes to the amount of
S177.6O and according to law, they
must be collected before the levy is
made for 1900 taxes, the two-year limit,
OF taxpayer cannot be forced to pay
1t. Secretary Anthony brought the
question up for the consideration of
the Council. 1t was discussed at
length, the delinquents read, after
which Councilman Grieves moved that
the President notify Collector Grow to
proceed to collect same at once. 1t
was carried
Benjamin W. Turner, who has been
the efficient Street Supervisor and
Hauler for the town, made application
for reelection. The Council seemed
unanimous in its praise of Turner's
services, and on motion of Councilman
Grleves, he was reelected for another
wear.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
AIDING FRUIT POLLENIZATION.
Experiments That May be of Great Benefit
to Growers in This Vicinity.

DIR. Neale and Professors Powell and
Sanderson, of the Experimental Sta
ton at Newark, have been il this vi
clnlty the past week, experimenting
ON strawberries and pears. At Walter
L. Masseys, the purpose was to reach
the aphis in the roots of the plants.
The aphis or aphides, are small insects
that feed on the roots of the plants and
make them productive in fruit.
Being underground, they are hard to
get at. The most destructive thing to
insect life is sulphur. The purpose of
this remedy is to force the fumes down
into the roots of the plants, which will
destroy the life of the insect without
injuring the plant.
AT Il. w. Lapham's, the experiments
have been of an entirely different ma
ture-pOllenization-the effect as to
both quality and quantity in crossing
the pollen in the bloom of different va
rleties of pears. 1t takes several sea-
sons to test this to satisfactory results,
but Mr.. Lapham was we'll satisfied last
year in some tests in limited wav.
that fruit could be materially helped
by pollenization. Any helps on these
lines must be a great benefit in
fruit culture.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
Elected Officers for Ensuing Year on Friday
and Adjourn for the Summer Months.
Club Musicale Arranged.

The ladies of the Twentieth Century
Club met last Friday afternoon with
olmost full membership present and
after electing officers for the ensuing.
year, adjourned for the summer
months. A review of the club work
for the past year shows it to be one of
Smyrna's best and most worthy ORGAN
lzatiOns. Much good has been de-
lived from their weekly meetings, and
their influence has gone out through
the town, with an elevating effect in
every movement they have Inaugural
ted. They will meet again the first
Friday in October.
The election of officers was the priu
cipal business on hand Friday and
when the bollots were counted, the re-
suit was as follows: President. Miss
Laura Bell; First Vice-P President. Mrs.
H. ID. Boyer; Second President.
Mrs. w. G. Pierce: Recording Secre-
tary, Miss Nettie Tschudy; Cores
ponding Secretary, Miss Annie Hough.
Treasurer, Mrs. Joseph L. Beck
EFT.
The chairmen of standing commit
tees were elected as follows: Educa-
tlon, Mrs. f. F. Evans; Literature,
Mrs. j. f. Hofecker; History, Mrs
W. H. Janney; Art & Drama, Mrs. J
X. McCausland; Home Science, Mrs.
John A. Hoffecker; Philanthropy, Mrs.
L. H. Haynes; Music, Mrs. Marion
Coverdale; Social, Mrs. j. W. Clifton:
Program, Mrs. James W. Anthony.
The subject selected for next year
was Holland, in addition to which
will be taken up the subjects of the
day. During the counting of ballots.
some very interesting papers were read
and delightful music rendered by tal
ent present.
The Music Committee of which Mrs.
Frank Reynolds is chairman, is arrang-
ing "Club Musicale" to be given on
the l4th of May. 1t promises to be
an excellent home-talent entertain
ment.
Mrs. I. H. Haynes and Mrs. James.
W. Anthony are representing the
Twentieth Century Club of this town.
at the State Federation of Women's
Clubs in Milford this week and it is
most likely there will be an echo
Meeting" of the Federation the coming
week at the club room here.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
FRUIT GROWERS AGITATED,
MOVEMENT WHICH WILL SERIOUSLY
AFFECT STRAWBERRY SHIPMENTS.
Commission Men Will Only Allow Ten Cents
on Crates Which Cost the Growers
Thirty-eight Cents.

Ihe commission men of Philadel-
phla by a recent action have quite
stirred up the fruit growers of this
vicinity. as doubtless has been the
case with shippers generally to that
city. We refer to the 10 cent allow
ance on crates. Heretofore the com
mission men have been returning the
crates, principally used in berry ship
ments. Now in lieu of this they pro.
pose to allow them 10 cents on their
bills, holding on to the crates.
The farmers look upon this as unfair
especially on so short notice-the pick
ing season being only three or four
weeks off. These crates cost them 3S
cents now, and will answer for three
shipments. For what they pay 3S
cents, they are allowed only 10 cents.
In New York and Boston the crates
are not returned, but the shipper is
allowed 25 cents. The farmers saw
everything in the shipping line has
advanced at this end of the line, while
at the other end they are forced to a
reduction. 1t is to be hoped they NAV
come to better understanding ere
the shipping season opens.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
MEGEAR'S STORE ENLARGED.
Work Begun by Mr.. W. B Megear Which Will
Give Better Business Facilities.

A force of workman started at Mr..
W. b. Megear's well-known store on
Main street this morning, toward en-
larging it to meet a necessary business
demand. When completed the shoe
room will have an extension of As feet.
and in addition to this the second story
will be much larger, about 45x32 feet.
and fitted out as a ready-made goods
department. The new change will
greatly facilitate business and will en-
able his patrons to have better accom-
modations.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
"UNlON QUEEN MAY PARTY"
Inc COlOred Folks of Bethel Church Have
Successful Celebration.

Bethel A. NJ. E. Church had an in
teresting occasion last evening in what
was denominated "Union Queen Nav
Party" and was largely attended, not
only by the colored people of this
town, but from the sister towns of
Dover, Clayton, Middletown, &c.
They marched through the streets to
music from the brass bands of Dover
and Smyrna, and the drum corps of
the Pioneer Club of this town. The
procession was quite a respectable one
as to size, and it halted at the Odd
Fellows Hall, on East street. where
they spent the rest of the evening in
social pastimes. Four damsels were,
crowned Queens-representing Smyr-
ma, Mt. Zion Circuit, Dover and Mid
dletown. The sum of $50 net was re-
allied from the occasion.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
RELIGIOUS CENSUS MOVEMENT.
Meeting to be Held at Asbury M. E. Church
Tomorrow Evening.

A meeting will be held tomorrow
evening at the Methodist Church. to
inaugurate the Religious Census
Movement"-that is, to find out what
families, or rather persons, do not go
to church, and if not what church is
their preference, and urge them to
attend it. This is done in the interest
OF religion and good morals. The town
has been divided into number of
districts to aid the canvass. The prin.
clpal address will be by Rev. J. L.
Estlin.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
DR.. MOORE'S TRIAL ARRANGED.
Judges Spruance, Grubb and BOyce Will
Hear the Evidence Tomorrow.

Attorney-General White was in
Dover yesterday and arranged for the
trial of DR.. Thomas C. Moore to he
brought up in the Court of General
Sessions tomorrow.
The trials will take place at once un-
less the defendants counsels, Messrs
Walter ii. Hayes and Herbert H.
Ward, can secure a continuance. JUS
tlce Boyce, who is the substitute at
this term for Chief Justice Lore, will
be here to sit on the bench with JUS
tlces Spruance and Grubb, and these
three judges will try and find a verdict,
II the trial be proceeded with at this
term.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
IMPROVEMENTS ON MAIN STREET.
The Residences of L. M. Price and Mrs. Ed
ward Farrell Undergo Changes.

l.. M. Price has taken away the iron
fence that inclosed his front yard and
placed it on the lane at the rear of the
dwelling. The removal of this fence
makes a notable change in the front of
the dwelling, in throwing open to the
street an expansive green front. In
the same vicinity, in addition to the
decided improvement III the Hurlock
property, is large porch spanning the
front of the Mitchell property, now
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Farrell.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
MEASLE SCARE SUBSIDED.
Disease Which Afflicted the Holland Family
Has Not Visited Other Homes.

There is great relief to the people of
the vicinity where Mr.. Holland re-
slded-between the Iron Bridge and
Bombay Hook-that the measles.
which were brought there by visitor
from Pennsylvania and carried off four
members of his family, has not ex-
tended to other homes. We are told
there are no other cases i'll that section,
though the family in their affiiction
was well attended to by the neighbors.
The money for the funeral expenses
was collected and settled for in full on
Saturday,
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
SHAD FISHING SEASON AT CLOSE.
Bay Trout Will Soon Follow in Large Mum.
bers.-BOmbay Hook Fishermen Move.

The first bay trout made their ap-
pearance in market on Saturday-only
a few-but it means full supply in a
few days. Shad fishing has ceased
down the bay off Bowers Beach, be-
cause of the appearance of schools of
the menhaden, that greatly bother the
fishermen. For the same reason the
shad fishermen are leaving Bombay
Hook and going up the river. Shad
have been unusually fine and abun-
dant this season. The trout follows
close in the wake of the herring and
shad, and remain in diminished num-
bers in the bay throughout the sum-
mer, to the delight of the anglers who
go out in boats to the fishing grounds.
Men interested in shad business at
New Castle will organize a company to
purchase all the shad caught in the
Delaware river between Smyrna creek
and Chester, Pa, in order to operate
large cannery.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
New Boiler Has Arrived.

The new 1OO-horse power boiler, re-
Gently purchased from Wetherill &
Co., Chester, has arrived and will be
put in shape as rapidly as possible.
The company has sent expert workmen
down to superintend its erection.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
PRESBYTERIANS TO HAVE A JUBILEE.
Public Burning of Bond and Notes of the
Sl70O Indebtedness Recently Cancelled.

The Presbyterians of this town will
have a jubilee service in their church
next Friday night, when there will be
a public burning of the bond and notes
of the indebtedness of $1,7O0 which
had existed for some years. Pastor j.
L. Estlin and congregation feel elated
over the success they have attained.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
Delaware College Graduates.

There will be fourteen graduates
from Delaware College this year. The
baccaleaurate sermon will be delivered
by Rev, Llewellin S. Fulmer, of Laf-
ayette Square Presbyterian Church,
IN Baltimore, in the auditorium, on
June 18th.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
"SOns of Delaware" Philadelphia.

William I. Smithers, ESQ.,, of Dover.
will deliver an address before the ''Sons
of Delaware" Philadelphia, on Thurs
day evening, May, Srd subject: 'Life
and character of the late Nathaniel B.
Smithers.
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
MISS HYNSON'S CLASS RECITAL.
The Second of Series Interestingly Given on
Saturday Afternoon.

The Second of Series Interestingly Given on
Saturday Afternoon.
The music scholars of Miss Arie
Hynson gave another "Class Recital
on Saturday afternoon, the second of
series which their teacher has afford
ed them. 1t was held at Miss Hynson's
home and there were about forty be-
sides the scholars present. Miss Hyn-
son is anxious to have her scholars
trained to play in public with conf
dence, and these recitals she is giving
from time to time are profitable.
The class acquitted themselves with
credit upon themselves and to their
teacher. The program was as fol-
lows:
Duet-''Birds of Paradise" .............
Sherman Corkran, Baynard Fowler
Etude~ .....;;......:;.. Miss Eta Jones
Little Caprice" "...... Master Irving Walls
Duett-"Glen Waltz. ,"...............
Misses Eta Jones and Arie Hynson
The Bells" ........ Miss Margaret Walls
Waltz Caprice, i. Master Sherman Corkran
I'm the Woods. -. Miss Mildred Hudson
Iendresse" ........... Miss Hynson
Duett-"Cradle Song,".
Master Irving and Miss Margaret Walls
Courage" Master Baynard Fowler
March, h,"...........M Miss Muriel Janney
Duett-''Dance in the Air.. ".......
Misses Mildred Hudson and Arie Hynson
Smyrna times., 1900-05-02
Strawberries Getting PIN.

Early Michael's strawberries were in
bloom last week. That means they
will be in market in three weeks
time.