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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Ambassador Choate and His
Famous Predecessors.
The Value of the Bureau of Animal
Industry.
Game In Aiaska..Senator BaiIeys Tie Clara
Barton's Work.

Washington, Dec. l6-(SpcciaD Am
bassador and Mrs. Choate We're conspi-
cuous figures 2t the social functions OF
the last week. Many dinners were
given in their honor, and they were as
siduous in making visits. The ambaS-
sador is in fine health and spirits, and
speaks with enthusiasm OF his stay al
the capital. The post of American rep
resentative at the court of st. James
has generally been a stepping stone to
higher things. and the ambassador 5
presence here brings TO mind the ca
reers of some of those who served
there.
Mr.. Choate is the 3Ist agent of the
American republic accredited to Great
Britain. No less than four of his pre-
decessors became Presidents of the
United States, and many more were
candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency. OF those who Were elected
to the Presidency subsequent to their
service in England.
James Monroe was appointed III
Thomas Jefferson's administration
John Quincy Adams served in Madi-
sons term. Martin Van Buren, was sent
10 England by Jackson, just prior to
his election to the Vice Presidency in
1882, and Mr.. Buchanan was appoint
ed American minister to England by
Franklin Pierce, holding his post until
his election TO the Executive office in
1856.
Thomas Pinckncy, who was appoint
ed minister to England by Washington.
was a candidate to succeed the first
President in 1886. Charles Francis Ad-
ans, American minister in London dur
ing the Civil War. was d candidate for
the Presidency before the convention of
1872. and Robert T. Lincoln, President
Harrison's minister to England, was
defeated for the Presidential romina
ton.
Thomas F. Bayard, appointed by
President Cleveland the first ambassa-
dor to England under the law proVid-
ing for diplomatic agents OF the high
est rank. had his name presented not
once, but several times, to Democratic
nominating conventions, ana Edward
Everett. for four years resident in Lon
don as the American representative.
vas an unsuccessful candidate for the
Vice Presidency.
Many others of Mr.. Choate's prede
cessors served as cabinet officers, and
many of whom no record has been
kept entertained the bee in their bon
nets which tantaliZes more often than
it rewards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
CALIFORNIA
EXCURSIONS

Personally conducted weekly tourist sx-
cursions to California, leaving Chicago
every Friday night-from Boston every
Thursday-over the Illinois Central r. R..
for Los Angeles and San Francisco. via
Omaha and the scenic line Of the world;
Passing through the grandcst scenery OF
the Rocky. Sierra Nevada and the
Tehachapi mountain ranges. and through
such tourist points as Colorado Springs.
Pueblo Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sac
ramento. ALL THE GRANDEST seen
lC FEATURES BY DAYLIGHT For il
lustrated advertising matter. rates reser-
walton of bertus and all further iaforma-
ton apply to J. G. Clair. New Eng
Agent. Illinois Central K. r. aa6 wash
ington ST.. Boston. Mass. octS d6moe
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
A FITTING TRIBUTE.
\ CITIZEN OF AUGUSTA PAYS \
WEIL-EARNED TRInUTE.

The following public statement OF a
respected citizen adds one more en-
phatic endorsement of merit to the
scores that have appeared before.
Mr.. Edwin y. Fifeld F'ifield Bros.
manufactures of the Fifeld Automatic
Drilling Attachment of % Green street,
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills etfectually
ended the backache. which had
troubled me for some little time es-
pecially when stood all day at the
screw machine. procured the rem
edy at G. X. Partridee's old re
liable drug store opposite the
postoffice and its use gave tone
and strength to those most deli
cate and sensitive organs. the kidneys.
u remedy possessing such value as
Doan's Kidney Pills should be uni
Vcrsally known"
For sale by all dealers Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. y.
y, sole agents for the L. $.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

The bureau OF animal industry Ras i'll
, the last few years won Il high place in
lie scientific world and from all tho
civilized countries comes high praise for
what IT has accomplished and for the
impetus it has given to investigation
along similar lines. We terfnariaNs agri-
culturiSIS ana the consumers of meats
the world over owe much to the Ameri
can bureau" said distinguished scieEt-
ist from Europe recently. who had come
To this country to study the methods of
this department.
1t is far above any other institution
Of the kind il the world, and our debt
TO ii cannot be oVereStmated. rs otii
GERS are the most enthusiastic ana devot-
ed scientists ] ever met. ana richly dt
serve the applause of humanity for what
they have already done ana what thc5
are dcing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
$4,000 Made Idle by Floods.

Shamokin, Pa. Dec. 16.-Fourteen
thousand men and boys have been rem
dered idle because of yesterdays flood
in this district. 1t will be several days
before all the collieries will be able
to resume.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

\ listerer-detcctor for telephones is to
be adopted in Sweden. The invention is
simple contrivance with a button pus!:.
If anyone using the instrument fancies
that third party is tapping" the wire
or licensing. he can satisfy himself as 10
the truth of his suspicion by pressing the
button. for the invention will infailibly
reveal The fact, and he can stop the con
VerSation
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

The main credit fer the position the bu-
reau of animal industry occupies is due
20 its chief, DR.. Salmon, who is not only
a deep student, but an executive officer
of rare ability. He practically created
the bureau. and now directs in mas
tcrly manner all OF its operations. One
of the mos; notable discoveries of the hu-
reau, and one that has been of universal
value, was finding the cause for Texas
fever" i disease At one time prevalent
among American cattle that batiied al
veterinarians.
Two investigators detailed by the BIZ
reau 10 study this subjec;. on learning :
that the sick cattle were bitten by Il GER
tain ty, began to inquire into the habits
Of this insect. with a view to finding the
responsibility for the contagion. 1t was
learned that the fly was infected with
Il fever germ. and as it bit the cattle
freely they were naturally victims OF the
disease This discovery gave e hint u
investigators of SIMILAR subjects every
where, and by its means American cat
tie are freed tor all time from this dread
disease.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

No country does so much for the edu-
cation Of its people as Germany. The COM
mon schools are not only IN reach of the
poorest but the tuition is free and the
attendance is compulsory in childhood
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

been much more useful to him in Con
gress than the sift Of eloqucnc".
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

Mir. Conger. minister to China. has re-
Gently sent the department Of state trans
iations OF TWO imperial ediCts providing
for the establishment OF schools through
out the empire. and ordering the vice.
roys to select and send students abroad
for the pIrposc of being educated in
special branches OF industrial service
These edicts are eloquent. and II pro-
claimed in good faith and faithfully car
ried out will do much for the advance
meut of the Celestial Kingdom.
Many young Chinamen are now in this
country pursuing courses in academies. 5.
and a number Of the universities count
Cinnamon among their alumni: but this is
the first time the Chinese government
has issued orders To send the youth of
the country outside of its own boundaries
for instruction in industrial science.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

Clara Barton will not resign the presi-
dency of the Red Cross. as has been ru-
mored. but remains at its head. Although:
advanced in Years, she IS tn" same en"r-
getic, Checry person as ever Work. Snr
says-responsbility the laborinS for 9TH
ers-keeps her young. and she propose s
To die in harness.
Miss Barton, indeed. has chdged lttl"
in the last - years, and if her body is not
quite as lith" and active, her mind has
lost nothing. but is rs alert as when she
planned and founded the Red Cross N
this country, which il her most glorious
monument. excellinS any that could b"
made with hands. During tnc Civil War
Miss Barton earned the pseudonyme OF
Angel OF Mercy She WIS here. there.
everywhere carrying suCCor and comfort.
1t was her experience in that conflict
the pitiful condition of the sick and
wounded, the terrible scenes she lived
through-that made her so enthusiastic
and arden: a member Of the Red Cross.
and inspired her u work increasingly and
zealJusly until She hId persuaded the
United States TO sign the treaty which
made il a member Of that union.
This WAS not accomplished until more
than y years after the original treaty
was signed at Berne. and she was again
and again repulsed. but the victory wa5
great. The work of the American Red
Cross is chapter in history which VIII
forever reflect honor upon il founder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
SHORT CLEAR sIDEs-s 50~S.e0
~ OVER -

CIiEESE-Ji. mIDi.
EGGS Firm: fresh. 2,Gi"G.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL MEETS.
Discussion as TO the Amount of Water That
Should be Credited to the Sewer.

Town Coucil met Friday night with
all the members present. The session
was brief one. Following bills read
and allowed: Secretary Anthony for
postage, $21.97; Smyrna Transporta-
ton Co., 15 cents; Alderman Grow,
postage, SO cents; Total. SO. 10.
A communication was read from
Levy Court Commissioner VIM. H.
Baggs asking to meet the Commits
sioners at Alderman's Office on Feb.
22nd, to settle road accounts with the
Levy Court. No action was taken on
the matter.
Secretary Anthony moved that a
committee of three be appointed to
settle with the following were ap-
pointed: Messrs. Grleves, Fowler and
Anthony.
The matter of adjusting the amount
that should be charged to the sewer
department for the use of the water
came up for discussion. Secretary
Anthony submitted figures from the
report of the superintendent for the
different years, giving the amount oi
water pumped and coal used. He
found that during the month of Feb
urary 1896, 4,Os3,61 gallons of watel
were pumped; Month of February
1895, with no sewers, $4,000 gal
Ions, showing that with the sewer over
twice the amount of water wal
pumped. The matter was finally lef
to the Light and Water Committee.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
KENT'S LEVY COURT.
House COncurs In the Senate Bill Making the
Clerk of the Peace a Member.

The House Monday afternoon in
Senator Allee's bill making the clerk
of the peace of Kent county member
ex-officio of the Levy Court in order
that the Republicans can have a
quorum to transact business and make
appointments if the Democratic mem
bers do not attend the sessions.
The court is composed of five Re-
publicans and five Democrats, while
six members constitute a quorum.
Neither party could marshal quorum.
In event of tie vote the clerk of the
peace, Mr.. Downs, a Republican,
would have the deciding vote. The bill
was concurred in on Monday by making
the clerk of the peace a member of the
Levy Court gives the Republicans a
quorum of the members and the ma.
iority of the body. The Democrats
fought the bill, which was passed by q
strict party vote.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
.capitoI Chat Concerning IiOfteeker.
S. S.

An illustrated weekly paper, T'Oa0n
Tall, in an editorial entitled Capitol
Chat" published in Washington, has
the following to say about our towns
man:
"With keen interest 1 have been
watching the Senatorial situation in
Delaware, and am of the opinion that
unless a compromise candidate is trOt-
ted forth, the deadlock will not be
broken before the State Legislature
adiourns on March Sth. That this
will be the outcome of the tie-up is
generally admitted by the wise poll
ticians who have kept their eyes upon
the contest. And the wiseacre goes
them one better and volunteers the
name of Walter o. Hoffecker, as the
compromise. Mayhap, the political
prognosticator is off his trolley, but
right or wrong, 1 say to the people OF
that state and without fear of contra
dIction that the present representative
in the house would make an admirable
representative in the United States
| Senate.
| His qualifications are unquestioned
His short career in the House to I'll
| the uneXpired term OF his deceased Ia
ther has been topic of much talk here
His rapidity in catching onto the con
gressional ropes has been a twister tC
the old stagers in Congress. The
manner in which he handled bill pro
viding for the establishment of a light
house in Delaware Bay recently wa
worthy of the most astute member o.
the floor. If l remember correctly h
introduced this bill about Januar!
18th. and rushed it through the Hous'
and Senate in two days, bit of ''rapi,
transit" Legislation that is still mucl
talked about.
When one is familiar with the wa,
n new member is handicapped, whel
Won are aware of the difficulty
T'green- horn" has in gaining recogni
ton from the Speaker; especially whe
unanimous consent bills are befor
the House, you will be more apt t
doff your hat to Mr.. Hoffecker fo
making himself felt. And speakin
of the recognition he has received le
me call your attention to the fact tha
Sneaker Henderson has placed M
upon the Committee of Enrolled Biil'
That assignment was given to him in
...--,.,,,er oki eterl pAQE
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
PROPERTIES CHANGE HANDS.
Real Estate Sales Which Have Ta7en Place
the Past Week ia Smyrna

The property ON south Main street,
adjoining the residence of Andrew
Sisco, belonging to Mrs. Mary E.
Clark Huntington, better known as
the the "Clark Property" has been
sold through the agency of Cosgriff C
Beck to Mr.. John B. Webb of this
town.
The property on South street, be-
longing to the Smith heirs, which for
the past year has been in tenure of B.
f. Middleton, was sold on Saturday
last by Robert Pennington, ESQ.,, a
Wilmington attorney, to Mr.. William
S. Diehl, formerly of this town, one of
the heirs. 1t was sold at public sale
in front of the Delaware House and
was knocked off for 1905.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
HANDSOME HARDWARE STORE.
William FAIRIES Moves Into His New Place Of
Business-A COmmOdiOus Store.

During the past week William FAIRIES
has been moving his stock of hard
ware to the new store which he has
recently erected, on the site of the'old
''W. b. Collins Property" The store
is one of the handsOmest in town, and
it is doubtful if there is a more COM
modious, modern and up-to-date hard
wale store in the State. In moving
from the old stand just above Market
street to the one he has just erected,
he gets into the business centre of the
town, and into store which has been
fitted out, especially adapted for his
own use. In doing this the old Col
lins dwelling was moved back, remod-
eled so that every room could be util-
lied, and an entire new front built,
giving a depth over all of III feet.
The main room is 24x7O feet, finished
in hard wood, combination gas and
electric chandeliers, fine shelving,
large counters, show cases, &c. An
easy going stairway leads to the sec
/ Ond floor, and a more modern feature
still, an automatic elevator, capable OF
bearing much weight, and one that
will be of much use. The room on the
second floor of the main part is of the
same dimensions of the first, 24x7(
feet. The Messrs. FAIRIES intend tC
| svstematiZe the business more thor
oughly and divide the building into
departments.
The front of the store is finished il
sheet iron and when painted will
make most handsome front. On
each side of the main entrance are TIVE
large plate glass windows, especial!
adapted for a display of the stock
The front appearance is much en-
hanced by the remodeling of the bricl
store adjoining, so many years tn
hardware store of W. b. Collins ant
recently in tenure of Mrs. Lizzie Col
Inns. This little store has had a plat
glass front put in, the floor lowere
on level with the pavement, and a
: extension of 25 feet made, making
} depth over all of so feet 1t is hanc
; somely finished and will be the mi
linery establishment of Miss Eliza
, beth Lattomus. The improvement t
this part of Commerce street has re
r ceived much favorable comment.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
DEATH OF WILLIAM II. FRIES.
Expired From Pneumonia on Saturday Morn
ing in His 23rd Year-Was Held in High
Esteem by all Who Knew Him.

The death of William H. Fries, Sat
urday morning, caused by pneumonia,
was one of those events that takes a
community by surprise, because from
his general good health and youth, the
idea of death had never obtruded itself
on any one i'll his case. He had been
shut in with the "grippe" several
days some two weeks ago and went
out too soon, with the result as above
stated.
There was no one in similar position
in town that held more respect than
William H. Fries-good natured,
cheerful, industrious, ever ready to
lend helping hand wherever wanted
he was in a position to make him
self valuable to the community. Two
or three years ago he married Miss
Ella Shapley, who possessed the same
characteristics as himself of amibility,
industry and general good qualities
With nothing else to depend on but
themselves, they were gathering abOu
them the comforts of happy home
1t is natural that there should b
much sympathy for the widow beyon
> her own circle of friends.
, The interment took place in Cd
f Fellows cemetery on Monday aftel
noon, conducted by Rev. G.. L. Hare
esty. There is qualification that hi
r. death does not leave the widow unpr'
n vided for. He held a policy in Mizpa
q Lodge, No 16. Ancient Order
10 United WOrkmen for 81 900; simil
% policy for $500 in the Junior Order
70 American Mechanics; $50 from Unit
~ Castle No. II, knights of Gold
/ Eagles, and $50 from the Ancie
co Order of Adhesive MOgullians, viii
ot was paid a few hours after his deaf
to He had only reached the age of
an years.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
Meeting Friday Afternoon in Charge of the
Social Committee, Mrs. Clifton, Chairman.
Special Reference to Queen Victoria.

There was a goodly attendance on
the part of the members of the Twen-
tieth Century Club last Friday after
noon, despite the cold weather. The
program was in charge of the Social
Committee, Mrs. J. w. Clifton, chair
man, at the suggestion of some of the
members, the program had special ref
ference to the memory of the late
Queen Victoria of England. 1t was as
follows:
Current Events ~ Miss Beulah jefferson
Instrumental Solo. ...... Mrs. DIR. johnson
'Recollections of the Revolutionary War"
............. e. Mrs. Lillian Cloak
Reading Queen Victoria's Coronation
ROll'' .......... Mrs. James Anthony
| Reading-"The Queen" "...................
...................Alr Mrs. w. II. Janney
DIR. j. Ward Wilson of the Polytecnic
Institute, Baltimore, will give "a
Travellers Notes in Holland, at the
rooms of the Twentieth Century Club
on Friday evening, Feb. 22nd, al
7.3O O'Clock. Admission 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
GEORE NJ. STEVENSON REMEMBERED.
Workmen Present Him With a Handsome Set
of Furniture Mizpah Lodge Gift

At the conclusion of the business of
the Grand Lodge of the State of Dela-
ware, Ancient Order of United Work
men, which met in Smyrna last week,
Grand Master Workman George NJ.
Stevenson, the retiring officer, was
presented with handsome SCI ot fur
niture by the Grand Lodge This
gracious act in recognition of his SER
vices was feeling enough, but when a
brother of his home lodge, Mizpah
Lodge, No. 16, A. 0. U. W, arose
and presented beautiful Past Grand
Masters badge on behalf of the lodge,
Mr.. Stevenson was overwhelmed. Mr..
Stevenson as Grand Master Workman
made good officer, and his indefat-
igable services were justly recognized
by his brother members.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
LECTURES ON CHURCH HISTORY.
Rev. Chas. A. Hill Of Asbury NJ. e. Church
Will Give a Course OF -Four Lectures.

Rev. Chas. A. Hill of Asbury N. e. Church
Will Give a Course of -Four Lectures.
Including this evening, Rev. G. A.
Hill, pastor of Asbury NJ. E. Church,
will have only four midweek services
before the Annual Session of Confer
ence at Seaford, March Goth. He pro-
proposes utilizing this time in a course
of lectures ON Church History. To-
night the subject will be "The Intro
duction of Christianity into Great
Britain" The course will show the
scriptural foundation for the faith and
doctrine of the Methodist ministry.
Rev. G. A. Hill, at the instance of
the W. c. 7. u, preached q strong
sermon on Sunday evening on the
evils growing out of the liquor habit.
1t brings no good, but a train of evils
running sometime for years, affecting
the home aud society, and the wonder
is that a christianized community
could license an d protect a traffic that
had not one good thing to recommend
it. 1t is an Ishmaelite.
Smyrna times., 1901-02-20
KENT FARMERS MEET At
INSTITUTE IN SMYRNA
DR.. CURRYER OF WISCONSIN LECTURED
ON HORSES AND HORSE BREEDING.
Meeting Well Attended, Presided Over by R.
N. Cooper resident--FavOrable Com
ments on the Interesting Lecture.

The Kent County Farmers Institute
held another meeting in Smyrna FRI |
day afternoon and evening which was
we'll attended. President Richard M.
Cooper of Cheswold, presided, and
Prof. J. Wesley Webb of Dover, was
secretary. The attendance numbered
some fifty, including some of Kent
countys most progressive farmers.
The speaker for the Institute was DR..
Curryer of Wisconsin, a noted horse
breeder and trainer, who took up the
time in a most interesting manner, in
discussing the natural laws governing
horses, kindergarten work with young
colts, catching, handling, haltering,
how to train them to drive, and to
and objects He also touched upon
the habits of the horse, especially
halter pulling and baking, laying
some stress upon the necessity of
fitting collars, shoeing, feeding, groom
/, ing, &c.
He has been for fifteen years giving
F, his entire attention to this animal il
- that State. He believes in 'hOrst
. sense" that their good and bad habit
u are the result of education. Tn,
. Kindergarten" is as important i'll tn
. training colts as in the education o
> children The great requisite is al
. ways with the colt, as the grown hors
10 kindness. The colt must know tina
man is of superior strength, and t
% teach this he begins with them whe
u only a day old. They can thus b
ie taught not to show fear of unusui
. noise or object, and has them broke
u to harness long before they are ol
&c enough to use.
'e The habit of baking, or rather /
90 cure and prevention, was a matter
Gu great interest to his audience, as W
also his remarks on collars-their fit
the neck, the point of draft, &c, att
H buting much of the trouble of ball
u- horses to the neglect of these partic
NY lars. Hebelieves in breeding in rath
re' than breeding out, and showed Il
.er value of straight legs, square under t
ge body. The use of string tied to
ny tail, with peculiar knot to be slipp
icy in a moment when the animal stal
te' off fully, greatly interested the au
'ne ence as his remedy for bakers.
IN The meeting at night was also W
m attended, and all seemed to be more th
Ine usually interested. The night me
Ugh inc was in CHARGE of JE. Carter. I
mt Curryer lectured in Bridgeville on S
'he urday.