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Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The shipment of peaches have about
reached the close at this point and
this week the refrigerating car compa-
MES will discontinue business for the
season. The Swift Refrigerating Car
Company, which has had an Office in
the old headquarters of the Baltimore
and Delaware Bay railroad, finished
their work to-day, and the Fruit
Growers Express, in the Mcguire
Building, will probably finish to-mor-
row. The business of this season has
not been very encouraging to them,
owing to what they consider a poor
peach crop. Besides this the Gamers
and local buyers have made heavy in
roads upon the crop, and many who
last year shipped by refrigerating cars
have done their dealing most entirely
with the local dealers at their shipping
station.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

A Delaware Railroad passenger
train, northbound, . ran into the
Boston express ON Philadelphia, Will
mington & Baltimore Railroad at
Landlith Station, a short distance
above Wilmington last evening, and a
number on both trains were injured
Among the injured was Walter Ford,
of Clayton, Del. Both trains were on
the same track, northbound. The Bos-
ton express stopped at Landlith be-
cause a south-bound accommodation
train was letting off passengers, and
for some reason the Delaware train,
running at low speed, crashed into the
rear of the Boston train as it was stand
ing still. Travel was delayed for an
hour. The wounds of the injured, ex.
cept two, were dressed on the train and
they proceeded on their journey.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

PersOnaI.-Mr. w. Ii Tunis and fam
lily, of this town, and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Huff, of Wilmington, went on
fishing trip to Crisfeld, Nd, on
Thursday last and had a most success
full day. During the day young
George Tunis was taken sick and had
to be brought home. Symptoms of ap-
pendicitis have since developed.-Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Perkins spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Donovan.
Mr.. Eugene Cobb, of Richmond,
Va, is visiting the family of DIR. J. S.
Cobb. DIR. J. Konrad Uhlig left to :
day for Baltimore, Md, to join his
brother, Mr.. Felix Uhlig, who has
| just reached this country from Leipsig
Germany, on few weeks visit.-Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Muhlhausen, of Will
mington, have been guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey F. Smith. Mr.. Mulhou-
sen has been chief clerk at the Hotel
Henlopen, at Rehoboth for the sum.
mer. His family has been down visit
ing him for two weeks and the hotel
having closed, they are on their re
turn home.-Mr. Ernest FL. Lord anC
friend, Mr.. Oscar Weiske, of Phlladel
phia, are on two weeks visit to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander H
Lord.-Rev. H. l.. Schlincke, pasto
of Ewell's NJ. p. Church, is on a tw,
weeks vacation to Westminster, Md
Father Sice, of st. Joseph's indus
|, trial School, is visiting in New Yorl
r City.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stsuffer
: of Wilmington, have been visiting MI
/ and Mrs. J. G.. Longfellow.- Mis-
| Lulu Chambers, of Sudlersville, Md.
is visiting Mrs. Geo. B. Chambers
| Miss Ethel Ennis is visiting in Phils
Q delphia. Dexter Weeden wi
{ conduct services at Rehoboth, Sunda
e and w. H. Croft, lay reader, will hav
{ charge of the services at Trinii
: church. Miss Margaret Coppag e,
# Churchhill, Md, has returned hon
It from pleasant visit with her siste
is Mrs. J. B. Shahan. Misses Avis Gri
= fin and Emma Shahan spent Sunda
at Dover.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11
Slippers and Oxford Ties.

At the opening of our Summer Shoe business we were
showing twentyour different styles in OXords and Slippers
The large and low prices have given unprece
dented business in this department. and have been forced
duplicate purchases several times. Our many styles
again broken in sizes and have priced them
clear up the entire stock.
nAEe aa G~ T' ., Te III 9 I
Summer shoe Those 85c Boys and Youths all leather
shoes all right They sold well when priced SIPS.
Only about another dozen pairs left of the SLAB Gents
Common-sense Russet Vici Kid Shoes They desra-
bic at S.. so.
When you try "Sparklets.'' They make a
most delicious and cooling drink We have the sole agency
for Smyrna. Visit and hear all about them.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The Clayton Public Schools opened
on Monday with Principal William Ell
lis and all of his assistants present.
The school enters upon another year
with fattering prospects. At the end
Of the last school year it was thought
that another teacher would have to be
elected, and another primary depart
ment created to relieve the congested
condition of the grade. This was not
done and BY change about it is
thought that matters can be rnn~--mQre
smoothly. Miss Emily Spruance
starts the year with ar enrolment OF
SO pupils in her room, and to give
them all seating capacity without
crowding, she was given the largest
room in the building, that which was
formerly occupied by Mrs. Minnie
Reynolds. The latter takes the room
formerly occupied by Principal Ellis,
who goes to the apartment occupied by
Miss Deakyne. Miss Deakyne takes
the room formerly occupied by Miss
Emily Spruance. The enrolment is
about as follows: Principal Ellis, Is;
Miss Deakyne, As; Mrs. Reynolds, 80,
and Miss Spruance. so.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The fire department of Clayton was
called out at o'clock Sunday morning
on account Of the roof of the boiler
room of Bakers canning factory being
on fire. The fire boys responded
promptly with the hose carriage and
hook and ladder truck and after play
ing on the flames with a we'll directed
stream the fire was extinguished. The
damage done was slight, but had it
not been for the promptness of the
hose company, it is not known what
the result might have been as the can.
merry is surrounded by a number oi
unused frame buildings. 1t is no
proven how the flames started but it il
supposed that sparks from the smok e
stack were the cause.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The stockholders of the Delaware
Opthalmic and Business College, in
corporated in 1900 at Dover, have de-
cided to give six months free tuition
to one person from each of the follow
ing counties: The three counties of
Delaware and the Eastern Shore coun-
ties of Maryland and Virginia. For
particulars write to J. o. Wolcott,
Dover, Del.
George Polk,who conducted board
ing kitchen at the camp near Green
wood, was robbed of nearly 5000 by
one whom he says he recognized as Q
notorious colored man. The man en-.
tered the house by the window, stole
up stairs to where Polk was sleeping
snatched the pocketbook from under
the pillow and fed. The loss hal
completely upset the old man.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

BY bursting of the boilers of the
Queen Anne's railroad steamer Virgin
ginia, which has been running daily
between Lewes and Cape May, the
connection by water between those
points has been cut off for the present.
No one was injured.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11
A Shocking Calamity.

"Lately befell a railroad laborer, -
writes DIR. A. Kellett, of Williford,
Ark. "H1s foot was badly crushed, but
Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly cured
him. It's simply wonderful for Burns,
Boils, Piles and all skin eruptions. It's
the worlds champion healer. Cure
guaranteed. 25c. Sold by Benton N.
Weldon, druggist, Smyrna; j. S. & w.
Lattomus, druggists, Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

Fred Numbers, railroad agent and
telegraph operator at Massey, Nd. j.,
has resigned to go in business at Mil
lington, Md, and his place will be
taken by Mr.. Holmes of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

Frank Leyden, an ex-pOliceman Of
Philadelphia, but who now resides
here, has been engaged as special
police officer at st. Joseph's Indus
trial school. He has been uniformed
the same as the city policemen and
also been sworn in.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11
CLAYTON OEPAR RTMENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
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.OO a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The lawn fete given at the residence
of W. T. Dyatt, last evening was we'll
attended and it is hoped a financial
success. The proceeds will go for the
benefit Of the NJ. E. Parsonage.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

While Henry Biddle, young lad,
was trying to steal ride on the back
of a wagon on Monday he slipped and
fell, and before he could get out of the
way, he was run over by a wagon load
of tomatoes, breaking his left leg Sc
verely. DR.. J. S. Cobb reduced the
fracture.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The Ladies' Aid, of st. Paul, will
meet at the residence of Mrs. Geo. c..
Allen Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11
Silk Waists.

Our Silk and Satin Waists will come in for their share Of
cutting in this Clearance Sale We must make for our
early Fall stock.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11
Shirt Waists.

Those dainty white Waists which have been selling 50
rapidly this hot weather now priced at and below
Sizes are somewhat broken that is ALL The $500 20
kinds are priced 81 4S Other prices propoonate
ow Every Waist offered in this sale has beeu made since
June Ist this year. The styles perfect, strictly upodate
The original prices lower than competitors were
asking.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11
CLAYTON.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From the DOingS
10 and About Town:
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

There was row at Bakers canning
factory yesterday morning, which, for
the time being, looked as though it
might result seriously. AS the result
OF an alteration between some Ger
mans. who were ostensibly bossing
the job and the Bohemlans, one of the
cappers was struck over the head with
a tin can which was the incentive for
a free for all fight, and several men
were knocked down and sustained
bruises. Fortunately the disturbance
was quelled by Manager FL. L. Arthur
with tie aid of policeman Ennis. In
a short time work went along smooth
ly again.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

On account of there being SO much
grading to be done in laying the
double track from Brenford to Ches-
weld, on the Delaware railroad, Sup
erlntendent Holiday has let the con-
tract out to the Pinkerton Construc-
tion Company, ofPhiladelphia. Work
on it has already commenced.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

James Green, who was oper ated on
recently for appendicitis by DR.. G. G..
Harmonson and DIR. J. s. Cobb, as
sisted by DIR. E. y. Dwight and DR.. J.
w. Clifton, is improving rapidly. The
= operation was entirely successfpand
=. =. --.' !? patient has suceesShSrIiv passed
ular trai-s the danger point of complica-
l.: tions, SO frequently feared by sur
geons.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

J. Chandler Wright, of Wilmington,
has been engaged as Instructor OF the
band at st. Joseph's Industrial School.
The band " i'll be increased to forty
five pieces. 1t now consists Of eigh-
teen pieces and is considered one of
the best musical organizations in the
State South of Wilmington, being
called upon several times to give con-
certs in Wilmington, Philadelphia,
and even as far south as Richmond,
Va.
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

Miss Editha Chambers, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Chambers, OF
this town, was married to Mr.. George
G. Davis, of Wilmington, at o'clock
Sunday afternoon last by the Rev. j..
A. Arters, pastor of st. Paul M. E..
Church. The ceremony took place at
the home of the brides parents, before
the members of the immediate family
and a few friends. A wedding supper
followed and late that night or rather
on the FOWL train" the next morning
they left for wedding tour to the
. Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
Smyrna times., 1901-09-11

The following letters remain un-
called for in the Clayton postoffice;
VIM. Butterick, VIM. A. Brieffer,
Miss Katie Davis, Thos. H. Davis,
Miss Lille Deakyne, Mr.. Harkins,
Miss Sarah Ingram, Miss Elizabeth
Rufuds, Mr.. T, Lefco, Mr.. T. Lefco,
Thomas Parrish, Mr.. Resban Ringold,
Mr.. John NJ. Reed, Miss Annie Smith,
Reuben Satterthwait, Jr.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
THREE SIMPLE QUESTIONS.

And the Librarian Could Not Answer
One of Them.
One day two well dressed young wo-
men approached the desk of the read
ing room of big library. One of them
took q memorandum from her pocket
book.
"Can you tell me how many yards
oh, that's the wrong list" she said,
hastily bringing forth another slip of
paper. Here it is. Will you please
tell me who is Rudyard Kipling's IA
vorite author?"
81 am unable to tell you, never hav-
ing heard that he had one," admitted
one of the librarians.
Dear meP' said the young woman
irritably. TT is one of the questions
for our next club meeting. Well. which
one Of Thackeray's books brought him
the most income?"
THAT you can probably find out by
consulting book, the nmber of which
l will give you," said the official.
"Oh. can't stop to look it upW she
said hurriedly. 81 thought you could
tell me at once. Well. there's one more
thing. Bessie Cummock, my cousin in
Manchester, had splendid book when
| was there last year for anecdotes of
famous people. can't remember the
name of it or who wrote 1t. but it was
about so Notwithstanding with one fin
ger on the desk-"and it has a dark
green cover. Now, can you tell me
what it is? Some day when | have
time l would like to get it out. OF
course you must have it in the libra
ryY
For the third time the official was
obliged to confess his inability to give
her direct information. She looked at
him with a piercing gaze and turned
away, saying audibly to her compan-
ion:
'There, that just shows what all this
talk about their being examined for
positions in libraries amounts to! Three
perfectly simple questions. all on liter
ary subjects. and he couldn't answer
one of them!'-Savings Journal.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

One of the greatest lessons in life
Is to learn to take people at their best.
not their worst; to look for the divine.
not the human. in them; the beautiful.
not the ugly; the bright. not the dark;
the straight, not the crooked side.
A habit of looking for the best in
everybody and of saying kindly in
stead of unkindly things about them
strengthens the character, eleyates the
ideals and tends to produce happiness,
1t also helps to create friends. We
like to be with those who see the di-
vine side of us. who see our possibili-
ties, who do not dwell upon the dark
side of our life. but upon the bright
side. This is the Office of true friend.
to help us discover our noblest selves
Success
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
WOODBURY., N. J, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1901.

thought of means. We must do away
with the jailer."
But" observed another, "the prison
er will escape"
"Well, let him escape and go to the
devil. 1t will be good riddance."
The matter was referred to the
prince, who approved, and the jailer
was dismissed. Excellent! 1t only re-
mained to await developments.
Now at dinner time the prisoner
went out to look for the jailer, but not
finding him he repaired to the royal
kitchen, got his food, returned to pris-
on and carefully locked himself in.
The next day an identical programme
was carried out. He obtained his food
and TRANQUILITY dined. AS for escaping
he had no such idea.
What was to be done? Again the
ministers deliberated. LET us tell him
plainly" said one, that we do not
want him. Tell him to march," Good!
The ministers Of justice summoned the
criminal and said
"Why do you not escape? You have
no jailer, no one prevents you, and the
prince will certainly not object to your
leaving his country
'.The prince would not object" re-
piled the prisoner, that / quite un-
derstand, but where can l go? What
would become of me? Your sentence
has forever dishonored me. No one
wants me. l have no way of support
ing myself. Why have you treated
me so badly? You condemned me to
death. Very well. You ought to have
executed me, and you did not do it.
said nothing. Then you sentenced me
to lifelong Imprisonment and appointed
jailer to bring me my meals. Next
you took away my jailer. Still said
nothing. but went myself to get my
food. And now you tell me to go. All.
no, indeed Do what you like, but as
for me shall stay"
What was to be done? Again the
council met and deliberated. At last it
was decided to offer the criminal a
pension. Otherwise it would be impos-
sible to get rid of him. The matter was
referred to the princeling. There was
really no CHOICE, anu lie dppfUfeu. "A
pension of GOO francs was decided up
on, and they Informed the prisoner.
"All right" said he, Il will go. but
you must pay regularly"
The new pensioner received on ac-
count 200 francs, bade goodby and left
the country. To do so he was obliged
to travel by rail only for quarter of
an hour. Having bought at few min
utes' distance from the frontier little
bit of ground, he raises vegetables and
on certain days goes to draw his pen
sion. The money pocketed, he repairs
to the casino, risks 2 or francs on the
green cloth. loses or gains. then goes
quietly home. Thus he lives soberly
and well behaved
He had the good luck to commit his
crime outside the countries which
grudge no expense for cutting off mems
heads or for shutting them up for life
in prison.-Translated For New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

JOHN ADAMS, WIFE.
A Letter From Abigail Adams-The
Vice Presidents Function.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. G, 1877.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6, 1871.
Dear Sir-I received your letter Of
Nov. "a by the post of yesterday. With
respect to the notes you write me
about, 1 wish you to do by them as you
would by your own, as do not want
at present either principle or interest.
think it would be most for my inter-
est to do by them as you propose. The
method you mention, of adding to the
outhouse SO as to give me dairy room,
like very much and would leave it to
your Judgment. / think it would be
best to have it large enough to take of
a closet that cold victuals, etc, may not
be MKT in with dairy affairs. l should
be glad to have it complicated if posi-
BILE before 1 return in the spring, but
the winter has set in with great vio-
lence here, and the rivers are already
frozen up, so that 1 fear we shall not
have a chance of getting any cheese
here.
Congress are but just getting into
business, and the vice president is not
yet arrived to sit six months togeth-
er. Regulating debates, moderating
warmth and reading papers is a labori-
Gus task and what, fancy, the present
v. P. does not like so well as rocking in
his pivot chair or amusing himself
with the vibration of a pendulum. I
have never yet seen the southern man,
Washington excepted, who could bear
close application for any length of
time. What a ringing would here have
been in all the Jacobinical prayers
from one end of the United States to
the other If somebody else had done so!
We are all well. The cold weather
has entirely put a stop to the yellow fe-
yer, and no person would now suppose
that such calamity had ever befallen
the city. The synod recommended a
day of fasting and prayer. The differ
ence between this place and n Eng
land was this: Being recommended by
a body of Presbeterian ministers, none
Of the church clergy would join in it.
Every shop in the city was open as
usual, and very small proportion of
the inhabitants attended worship. Busi-
ness and pleasure went on as usual.
Remember me to Mrs. Tufts and all
other friends. From your ever affec-
tionate ABIGAIL ADAMS.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
LincoIn,s Swear Word.

One story that is told of Lincoln re-
lates to that extreme, correctively crit
ical attitude which Secretary Seward
always maintained toward the presi-
dent
Mr.. Lincoln and the secretary had
managed to escape from man who
had been boring them, and as they
reached the house the president threw
himself into an armchair and ex-
claimed:
''By jings, governor, we are here"
Mr.. Seward replied by asking in a
reproving tone:
'sMr President. where did you learn
that inelegant expression"
Mr.. Lincoln Immediately turned to
several young men who had entered
the room in time to hear the exclama-
tion and said:
sYoung gentlemen, excuse me for
swearing before you. BY jings' is
swearing, for my good old mother
taught me that anything that had a
by before it is swearing. | won't dc
so any more. p Youths Companion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

The most magnificent work Of archi-
lecture in the world is the Tai Mahai,
in Agra, Hindustan. 1t was erected by
Shah Jehan to the memory OF his ia
vorite queen. 1t is octagoEal in form,
of pure white marble. inlaid with jas
per, carnelian, turquoise. agate, ame-
thysts and sapphires. The work took
$4,000 men 20 years to complete. and
though there were free gifts and the
labor was free the cost is estimated at
$16,000.0OO.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

| was visiting a magistrate in Kerry
sounty when stalwart fellow was
brought in a prisoner. charged with
nearly killing an old baldheaded man,
whose head was bloody mass. What
was it this fellow did to your asked
the magistrate. Nothing" Then
what made you do itY' well. ri tell
yer honor Gods truth. Ye see. came
late into the fair, luck was ag'in me. for
all the fighting was over. SO as was
strutting about looking for some boy
to cross a stick wild | saw this poor
mans bald head poked out of a slit OF
the tent that be might cool 1t. and i
looked so inviting that for the soul OF
me couldn't help hitting the blow =
s. G. Halls Diary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
The Result of His study.

81 suppose you have made study Of
human nature" remarked the friend.
81 attribute my success in life to that
fact" answered Senator Sorghum
Were you ever tempted to give the
world the benefit of your observations,
to put them into book form as human
comedy or something of that sort?"
"My dear sir, it wouldn't take book
to do it. have figured on the problem
Of human nature until know the an
swer. should just say, Human ma
ture loves money! and let it go at
that. Exchange.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
MY LADY.
is net her kind yet mastering air.

IT'S net her kind yet mastering air,
Nor is't the glory of her hair,
Nor yet the beauty of her eyes,
With the deep look of soft surprise;
'Tis not the wit SO often heard
Where wisdom lines each airy word;
'Tis not her humors grave and gay
That give my lady all her sway.
My dainty lady's sovereign power
Hangs not upon the passing hour;
The years may roll, and still the same
She is my lady and my dame.
My, lady's face, my lady's voice,
These make my heart and soul rejoice,
And yet they fall full short of all
That keeps me still my lady's thrall
The secret why my lady's reign
Can never turn to change or pain
Is known alike to man and elf;
1t is that she is just-herself!
Walter Herries Pollock in Longman's Maga
.ine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

Mr.. Backward Well-er-yes. since
you ask me, was thinking of consult
ing a fortune teller.
Miss Coy-To find out whom you viii
marry. eh?
Mr.. Backward Why-er-yes. L
Miss Coy-W Why not ask me and save
The fortune teller's fee toward the price
Of the ring Philadelphia Press
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
Marvelea at It.

s'Yes." said Mr. Henry Peck, 81 like to
go to the circus One sees so many dar-
ing deeds. For instance, did you ever see
anything more reckless than the way
IN which the ringmaster cracks his
whip at the ladies who ride the
horses Baltimore American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13
A Neighhor1r nistnrhnnce.

First Neighbor- Well. my daughter
doesn't play the piano any worse than
your son writes poetry.
Second Ditto Perhaps not. but 1t can
be heard so much farther.-D Detroit
Free Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

Customer lin Boston restaurant
Waiter. have you any fried cells?
Waiter-We have cells. sir and they
are susceptible of being fried. Les
lies Weekly.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

The desert of Sahara is no little spot.
1t covers 2.5o0.oo0 square miles be-
tween the Atlantic ocean and the Nile
valley.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1901-06-13

The Romans built London about the
year so A. D., but London wall was not
built until S06 A. D.