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Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
Size OF PrODelierS.

The small size of the screw" saws a
Doller maker, lis not due to the perceD-
tion Of any inventor of it's greater Of
Iect as compared with a larger one. but
purely to accident. When first engar-
ed in the machinery business, screws
Tor steamers were made as large as
possible, it being the theory that the
greater the diameter the higher tbe
speed. a vessel was placed on Lake
Erie with a screw so large that if was
deemed best to cast each blade in two
parts and then weld them together.
During storm all these blades of the
propeller broke at the welding, reduc-
ing the diameter by more than two
thirds.
TO the surprise Of the captain the
vessel shot forward at a speed such as
mad never been attained before. Engi.
neers then experimental with smaller
propellers and discovered that they
were much more effective than large
ones. Had it not been for that accident
we might have gone on using large
blade screws to the present day"
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
SECRET SOCIETIES.

. MORNING STAR LODGE, No. 6, /. o. @ F.-MeetS
every Friday evening, at 500 O'Clock.
9CNcNNELL ENCAMPMENT, No 2,I o. o. .F.-Meets
second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 o'clock.
e3ARMoNY LODGE, No. 13, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings of each month,
at 500 O'Clock.
-Sh9E'' LODGE, No. 5, I. O. G. T.-Meets every
Wednesday evening, at s 90 O'Clock.
SMYRNA CONCLAvE, No. As, ORDER OF HEPTAsoPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
at 500 o'clock, at the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No II, X. G. E.-Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at s 90 O'Clock.
MIsPAH LODGE, No. 16, A. o. U. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 O'clock in Odd Eel
lows Hall.
AIZPAH C0NCLAvE, No. l61%, ADHESIVE MoGUL-
LIANs.-Meets the last Monday evening of each
month, at 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hall.
"a ENERAL WINFIELD 5. HANCOCK POST, No. 20,
g. A. R.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hail of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. Thos
Davis, Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL. No. 26, JR. o. U. A.
M-Meets at 500 p. m. every Thursday In
Odd Fellows Hall.
FRANCES E WILLARD Temple, No. S. X. of &. F.
Meets every Tuesday evening at O'CLOCK, at
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
1t Dazzles The World.

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
thai has been caused by DR.. Kings
New Discoeery for Consumption. It's
severest tests have been on hopeless
victims of Consumption, Pneumonia,
HemOrrhage, Pleurisy and Bronchitis,
thousands of whom it has restored to
perfect health. For Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Group, Hay Fever, Hoarse-
ness and Whooping Cough it is the
= SSaiffest cure in the world 1t
is sold by Benton n. Weldon, drug
gist, Successor to James P. Hoffecker)
Smyrna, and T. L. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
IT STAGGERED THEM.
Employees In "A Department store
Were Dazed by "A 81 900 Bill.

Were Dazed by a $1,000 Bill
There was one division of one of the
largest department stores along Sixth
avenue that suspended business for
half an hour one day last week. A
woman bought some handkerchiefs
and pair of towels. The clerk footed
her bill, 40 cents, and the woman laid
a paper bill on the counter.
The clerk, girl, looked at it hastily.
1t read $1,000. She had never seen a
thousand dollar bill before in her life,
and the amaZement it caused made her
speechless. With her mouth open in
wonder she made out the check, show
ing that 40 cents was to be taken out
of $1,000. The girl who acts as cashier
fell back in her chair when she saw the
bill. She didn't have change for it,
and after gazing at it in wondering ad-
miratiOn for moment she rushed out
to find the manager. He asked for the
customer who had offered it, and the
girl led the way to where the woman
was waiting. The clerk had recovered
from her surprise enough to point out
the customer.
The manager said, Madam, what
did you buy:"
The woman named over the small
articles.
What did you give the clerk?"
Il gave her dollar bill"
NO; you gave her this, and it is
worthless" the manager said sternly.
PerspiratiOn stood out on the wom-
ans face as she looked in wonder at
the bill. She fished a dollar out of
handbag she carried and paid. BY that
time she had figured out an explana-
tion. She has son attending busi-
ness college, where they have mock
transactions in business and paper to
look as much like money as the coun-
terfeiting laws of the country will per-
NIT are used. The clerks had been so
stunned by the big figures that they
ala not see that it was not money at
all, but a fake bill.-New York Herald
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
A VALUABLE PUBLIAT ION.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 1901 SUM
NER EXCURSION ROUTE BOOK.

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 1901 SUM-
NGER EXCURSION ROUTE BOOK.
On June l the Passenger Depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will publish the 1901 edition
of the Summer Excursion Route Book.
This work is designed to provide the
public with descriptive notes of the
principal Summer resorts of Eastern
America, with the best routes for
reaching them, and the rates of fare.
1t contains all the principal seashore
and mountain resorts of the East. and
over seventeen hundred differentrOutes
or combinations of routes. The book
has been compiled with the greatest
care, and altogether is the complete
and comprehensive handbook of Sum
mer travel ever offered to the public.
The cover is handsome and strikingly
printed in colors, and the book con-
tains several maps, presenting the ex-
act routes over which tickets are sold.
The book is piofusely illustrated with
fine half-tOne cuts Of scenery at the
various resorts and along the lines of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. On and
after June this very interesting book
may be procured at any Pennsylvania
Railroad ticket Office at the the nomi-
nal price of ten cents, or, upon appli-
cation to the general office, Broad
Street Station, by mail for twenty
cents.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
Throwing Rice.

How many people know that the Gus
tom Of throwing rice at wedding
symboiizes not the expression Of good
luck, but it * Il metaphorical flight of
arrows shot Il The bridegroom. In un-
civilized ages noSt nations were accus-
toned to the forcible capture Of bride
by her lover, and the attempts on the
part of her male relatives TO prevent
her husband from carrying her away is
typiiied by Il Yolley Of rice instead OF
more fatal missiles.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
Royal Baby Powder

When Edward VII was born. on Nov.
., in the second year of Queen Vic
toria's marriage, every one at Buck
ingham palace went wild with delight.
Bells rang and guns doomed with glad
tidings all over the kingdom. Douglas
Jerrold, amid the roaring of the ord
nance. said, Dear me, how they do
powder these royal babies"
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
Absolute Zero.

Absolute zero is the point at which,
as has been determined from expert
ments with gases. matter would be
without a trace of heat. could be cooler
no farther This point is 2T3 degrees
below centigrade zero. \ degree OF
cold so intense as this is, however,
unohtainable. Even the meteorites
which swarm in interstcuar space must
be heated to some extent by the radi-
ance of the stars.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
A Poor Millionaire.

Lately starved in London because
he could not digest his food. Early use
OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills would
have saved him. They strengthen the
stomach, aid digestion, promote assim-
llatlon, improve appetite. Price 25
cents. Money back if not satisfied,
Sold by Benton N. druggist, (succes-
sor to James P. Hoffecker). SMYRNA.
and I. l.. Mason, druggist, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
CH:fxrh E-nSS.

Chased brass goods sEch as are gen
era!!y known as EeGarcs wcrh are
raSily cleaned in this way: Wash in hot
soapSndS and dry thoroughly. CIT Il
lennon a"d with it rub the brass. When
it looks clean. rinse in warm water. dry
and llra polish well with Il piece Of
channels skin. Chased work should
never be cleaned with any kind of
powder.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
Ladies Can Wear Shoes.

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy: gives
instant relief to cOrns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
callOus and sore spots. Aliens FoOt-Fase
Is certain cure for sweating, hot, aching
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c'
Trial package Free by mail Address, AL
len 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
President of Council-James G. Robinson.
Secretary of COuncil-Henry S. Anthony.
Town Treasu-er-Ezekial " Cooper.
Clerk of Council-samuel J. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Crow.
Chief of Police-George Davis
COnncilmen: 1st ward, Dr. e c. Moore: 2nd
Ward. Samuel J. Reynolds; 3rd Ward Edward G.
walls; 4th Ward, Jos. H. Wright; 5th Ward,
e. Marriott Fowler; 9th Ward, James C. Robinson
and Henry S. Anthony.
Council meets the second and foUr rth Fridays
IN each month.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
The Internal of ERnrf.

My man. You are professional beg
gar, aren't you:"
No, sir. I'm a professional laafer.
When gifts hungry, then gifts Up and
begs." Chicago Herald.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17

Some people who talk a great deal
about almiring art should show some
evidence Of it in their clothes.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17

Gold coin loses l per cent Of it's
weight in 80 years, silver the same
amount in 10 years.
Smyrna times., 1901-07-17
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD REDUCED
RATS TO DETROIT, ACCOUNT NATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

RATsTo DETROIT, ACCOUNT NATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
For the meeting of the National
Educational Association at Detroit,
July 8 to u, 1901, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets to Detroit from all stations on
It's lines, at the rate of one fare for the
round trip, plus $1,000. Tickets will
be sold July 6, Z and 8, good returning
to leave Detroit not earlier than july
8 nor later than July IS. By deposit
ing tickets with Joint Agent on or be-
fore July 12, and the return limit may
be extended to leave Detroit not later
than September 1.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE NATION CRIEVES
Deep Sorrow, Mingled with Horror,
the Universal Expression.
ALL HEARTS LIFTED TO HEAVEN.
The Governor of Ohio Sounds the
Keynote of Humble Faith-HOw
the News of the shooting of the
President Was Received.

Columbus, o., Sept. THE news of
the attempt to assassinate President
Mckinley was received with profound
sorrow and anxiety in the capital of
his native state, where he resided dur
ing the four years in which he served
MS chief executive of Ohio.
Gov. Nash, Secretary of State Lay
lin and Auditor of State Guilbert were
holding a conference in the executive
chamber when the sad tidings
reached the capital. The governor
was completely unnamed, and, after
pacing the floor few minutes, he
walked over to the door, and leaning
his head against the Intel, buried
his face in his hands.
a few minutes later, Congressman
Charles Dick hurried in from the re-
publican state headquarters. lie il
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

one of the presidents closest friends,
and his face plainly betrayed his
grief. Mr.. Dick sought the governor
1T once, and a handclasp told the tale
of mutual sorrow. Not word was
spoken by either, but tears were in
their eyes. When later bulletins told
the nature of the wounds, Gen Dick
said:
There is a chance, then. The presi-
dent is a man of magnificent physique
and of indomitable courage, and he
will never give in until the end comes.
Ii grit will pull a man through he
he will live"
Shortly after the news of the shoot
ing had been received there occurred
ar affecting incident in the Offices of
the governor. r. c. Phillips, of Mid
dletown, came in with his two little
sons, the oldest not over six years of
age. He said that the boys wished to
shake hands with the governor. Gov.
Nash arose from the seat into which
he had cast himself, and gravely took
the boys by the hano. The smaller
of the two observed the full length
portrait of the president on the west
wall of the executive chamber. He
recognized it, and, walking over to it,
said in his childish treble:
"Oh, wont he get well, papa? Wont
he get well?"
pray God he may, son." said the
father, and all in the room responded.
Gov. Nash remained in the eXecu-
tive chamber during the afternoon
and evening surrounded by state Off
Gals and personal friends of the pres
ident, receiving bulletins in regard to
the presidents condition.
The following telegram was sent by
the governor:
ITO the President, care Hon. John NJ.
Milburn, Buffalo, N. Y:
"My Office is filled with anxious,
loving inquirers after your condition
Every ear in Ohio is turned toward
Buffalo, eager to catch the first word
of hope. Every heart beats with the
inspiration that you will speedily re-
cover. Every fervent prayer which
goes up to Heaven tonight will be in
your behalf. Make good fight, for
all the people are with you and love
you. [Signed1
GEORGE X. NASH"
The streets of the city were filled
with excited throngs of people during
the latter part of the day and even
ing, and news of the attempted as
and the presidents condi- |
ton was eagerly sought.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE sADDEsT TASK OF ALL.
Breaking the News to Mrs. Mckinley
-DraveIy Received.

Immediately the president was
cared for atthe exposition grounds, Di-
rector-General w. l. Buchanan started
for the Milburn residence to forestall
any information that might reach
there by telephone or otherwise. Very
luckily, he was first to arrive with the
information. The Niagara Falls trip
had tired Mrs. Mckinley, and on re-
turning to the Milburn residence she
took leave of her nieces, the Misses
Barber, and the presidents niece,
Miss Duncan, as well as their hostess,
Mrs. Milburn, and went to her room
10 rest.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
LONDON PRESS AN UNIT.
without Exception Extend sympa-
thies and Fervent Prayers.

London, Sept. THE newspapers
this morning, without exception, ex-
tend to President Mckinley and the
American nation the deepest sympa-
thy and deep, feryent prayers for his
recovery, while heartfelt gratitude is
felt that the latest reports give
ground for that hope.
The Times says, editorially:
ut will be a relief to the American
people to know that the criminal or
lunatic was not one of themselves. We
will not contemplate the possibility OF
a fatal result, but in any case the gov
eminent of the United States will not
be disturbed. Vice-President Roose-
welt is man of ability and distinc-
ton, in whose hands there is no doubt
the country's interests would be safe;
but President Mckinley has gained an
almost unique position, and it would
be cruel stroke of fortune If he were
cut off in the plentitude of his popu-
larity and when his policy has been
apparently vindicated BY success ~
ell points"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE GRIEF OF A KINDRED.
Could Have Felt No Worse Had His
beloved King Been Shot.

beIOved Ming Been ShOt.
New York, Sept. 7.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton last night, on board his steam
yacht Erin, said, referring to the
shooting of the president:
II was stunned on receiving the
news. 1 could feel no worse if it had
been King Edward himself who had
been shot. 1 am sure that every Brit
isher extends the hand of sympathy
to all Americans in this sad affair. 1
should very deeply regret that any
serious results should follow this sad
calamity"
Asked if the president should die
would this have any effect upon the
international races, Sir Thomas said,
in n low voice:
''He is not dead yet. don't care to
speak of that"
Sir Thomas will not sail the Sham
rock to-day, on account of the Buffa-
10 tragedy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
The Kindest of Men.

Milwaukee, Sept. Henry G.
Payne, national republican commit
teeman from Wisconsin, and an init
mate friend of President Mckinley,
spoke of the attempted assassination
of the president, as follows:
The news of the attempted assas-
sination of President Mckinley,
whether the wounds prove fatal or
not, fills me with unspeakable horror
md grief. There never lived a man
of more kindly disposition, with a
more loving and affectionate heart.
more tender and sweet in his sympa-
thies, and in his private life more de-
voted TO his family and his friends.
In these regards he is the most re-
markable man 1 have ever met in
public life"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

meantime had been hustled by exposi-
ton guards to the rear of the build
ing, where he was held while the
building was cleared and later he was
turned over to Superintendent Bull
of the Buffalo police department, who
took the prisoner to No. 10 police sta
ton and afterward to police head
quarters. AS soon as the crowd in the
Temple of Music had been dispersed
sufficiently, the president was removed
In the automobile ambulance and
taken to the exposition hospital,
where an examination was made. The
best medical skill was summoned, and
within brief period several of Buff
falo's bcst-known practitioners were
at the patients side.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

president seemed stunned by the
news, put his hands to his head and
then exclaimed: "My God"
Those around him were Immediate
ly informed of the tragedy, and it was
decided to announce it to the COM
paDy of thousand people, who had
gathered to hear Col. Roosevelt speak
at the annual outing of the Vermont
Fish and Game league.
Senator Proctor made the an
nouncement, and many persons in the
audience burst into tears. A later
bulletin was received stating that the
president was resting quietly, and
that the chances were favorable for
his recovery.
Good" exclaimed the vice-presi-
dent, and his face lighted up. He
showed his pleasure by eagerly an
nouncing the good news to the as
sembly.
The vice-president then left imme-
diately on the yacht FL Frida, owned
by w. Seward Webb, and came to this
city as quickly as possible, having di-
rected that all messages should be
held for him here. The yacht was to
have gone to Arrow Point, where
special train was waiting for the vice.
president, but the train was sent on
to Burlington, and was there when
the yacht came into the harbor at
Sis p. IN.
President Clement of the Rutland
railroad placed the train at the dis
posal of the vice-president, and made
arrangements to take him on it to the
scene of the tragedy.
Col. Roosevelt was asked at the
wharf for a statement for publication
and said:
II am so ineXpressibly grieved,
shocked and Mortified, that can say
nothing"
He boarded the train and left for
Buffalo.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE ASSASSIN CONFESSES.
ma Goldman, whose Teachings
Prompted the Crime.

Buffalo, Sept. Leon Czolgosz, the
accused and self-confessed assassin,
has signed a confession covering siS
pages of foolscap and which states
that he is an anarchist, and that he
became an enthusiastic member of
that body through the influence of
Emma Goldman, whose writings he
had read and whose lectures he had
listened to. He denies having any
confederate, and says he decided on
the act three days ago, and bought the
revolver with which the crime was
committed in Buffalo. He has seven
brothers and sisters in Cleveland, and
the Cleveland directory has the names
of about that number living on Hos
mer street and Ackland avenue, which
adjoin. Some of them are butchers
and others are employed in different
trades. He is now detained at police
headquarters pending the result of
the presidents injuries.
Czolgosz does not appear in the
least degree uneasy or penitent for
his action. He says he was induced
by his attention to Emma Goldman's
lectures and writings to decide that
the present form of government in
this country was all wrong and he
thought the best way to end it was
by killing the president. He shows no
sign of insanity, but is very reticent
about much of his career. While ac-
knowledging himself an anarchist, he
does not state to what branch of the
organization he belongs.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
SENATOR HANNA WEPT.
The Shooting of the President Too
Horrible TO Contemplate


Cleveland, o., Sept. 7.-When con-
WINGED that the news from Buffalo
was true, Senator Hanna said;
81 can not say anything about it. 1t
is too horrible to even contemplate
to think that such a thing could hap
pen to so splendid a man as President
Mckinley, and at this time, and upon
such an occasion-it is horrible, aw-
full.
"Mr. Mckinley never had any fear
of danger from that source. OF course
1 never talked to him on such a sub
ject, but l know he never dreamed
of anything like this happening. l
can not be interviewed upon this. 1t
is too awful"
To a reporter he exclaimed:
what is this great country coming
to when such men as Lincoln, Garfield
and Mckinley fall by the bullet of as
sassins?
Il shall hurry to the bedside of the
president as rapidly as the train will
take me. l only hope that he is not
seriously injured; but l am afraid
that my hopes will be in vain. l do
want to reach the president before
he dies, if he is going to die. Nobody
can be safe from the work of an in-
sane man, it seems. 1t is terrible"
AS the senator boarded a car tears
were streaming down his face.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

Mr.. buchanan broke the news a:
consulted with them and Mrs. Mil
burn as to the best course to pursue
in breaking the news to Mrs. McKin
ley. 1t was finally decided that on hcI
awakening or shortly thereafter Mr.
Buchanan should break the news to
her, if, in the meantime her physician
DR.. RiXey, had not arrived.
Mrs. Mckinley awoke from her
sleep about $3.50 o'clock. She was
feeling splendidly, she said, and at
once took up her crocheting, which
as is well known, is one of her favor
tie diversions.
Immediately on Mr.. Buchanan's ar
rival at the Milburn home he had tele-
phonic communication Herewith cut
off, for already there had been several
calls, and he decided on this as the
wisest course to pursue, lest Mrs. Nc
Kinley, hearing the continued ring
ing of the telephone bell, might in
quire what it meant.
While the light of day remained
Mrs. Mckinley continued with her
crocheting, keeping to her room.
When it became dusk and the presi-
dent had not arrived, she began to
feel anxious concerning him.
~ wonder why he does not come"
she asked one of her nieces.
There was no clock in Mrs. McKin-
ley's room, and when it was seven
o'clock she had no idea it was so late,
and this is when she began to feel
anxious concerning her husband, for
he was due to return to Mr.. Milburn' S
house about six o'clock.
At seven o'clock, DR.. Rixey arrived
at the Milburn residence. He had
been driven hurriedly down Delaware
avenue in an open carriage. AS he
came up Mr.. Buchanan was out on the
lawn conversing with a reporter.
"Do you know" said Mr.. Buchanan,
81 had a sort of premonition of this?
Since early morning 1 had been en-
tremely nervous and feared that
something might go wrong. Our trip
to the falls was uneventful, but what
an awful sad ending to our day!"
At 1920 p. m, DR.. Rixey came out
of the house, accompanied by Col.
Webb Hayes, a son of former Presi-
dent Hayes, who is a friend of Pres
ident Mckinley. They entered car
riage and returned to the exposition
hospital.
After DR.. Rixey had gone Director
General Buchanan said thai the doc
tor had broken the news in a most
gentle manner to Mrs. Mckinley. He
said she stood it bravely, though con-
siderably affected.
II it was possible to bring him to
her she wanted it done. DR.. Rixey
assured her that the president could
be brought with safety from the ex-
position grounds, and when he left
Mr.. Alilburn's it was to complete all
arrangements for the removal of the
president.
At 1880 Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson and Miss Wilson called, and
were admitted to the Milburn resi-
dence.