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Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

THE New York Stock market last
week gave. another exhibition of its
wonderful recuperative power. Not
only that, but it also illustrated the
strength of the underlying situation
strength that clearly proves that
present values have behind them the
most remarkable business conditions
this country has ever known. In view
of the developments which have devel-
oped within the past two weeks, the
whole civilized world must now ac-
knowledge, even if they were unwil
ling to do so before, that our founda-
tion is founded on something more
substantial than the mere claim. From
a stock market panic, such as has sell
dom been witnessed, Wall street has
arisen, if not t,wholly unscathed, in a
position stronger than before the crash
Of May 9.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

The strike of some 80, 600 mechanics
in the different cities of the Union for
nine hours a day for ten hours wages,
was carried into effect Monday, and
naturally was a matter of serious re-
suit to the contractors. The machin-
lists expect to carry their point; in fact
concessions have been made with some
parties, which makes them hopeful of
a general return to business by the
last of the week. The strike of the car
men in Albany ended last week. 1t
was altogether loss.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

A DEMoCRATIc paper of the Eastern
Shore makes the following statement:
"It begins to look as if the next nat
ional campaign would be fought
largely upon the tariff, and the Repub-
licans are already shifting their ground
in preparation for the fight. They
will to very great extent abandon the
fallacy of protection, and possibly rec
ommend tariff for revenue only. If
the Democrats had not forsaken their
principles and followed false gods,
they would hold the vantage ground
and be in a most commanding posi-
ton"
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

PERHAPS the most important item,
politically, of the past week in this
State was the decision of court in bank
declaring the Adams tax law unconsti-
tutional. The public mind had SEEM
ingly settled down to the conviction
that this would be the result reached
by the court, and hence the law could
only be partially enforced. The decis-
ion of the judges, as read by Judge
Lore, would fill between two and three
of our columns.
The law and the action of the court
is thus referred to by the EUening
Journal, under the heading of Fate
of Partisan Expedient:"
"The Delaware tax law is unconsti-
tutional, and there is no law in Della
ware taxing interest-bearing invest
ments.
The law was never popular. 1t was
conceived by handful of Democratic
politicians in Dover and passed by a
Democratic legislature for partisan
purposes. 1t was designed to array
the borrowing class against the lend
ing class politically, and to subject the
lenders to annoying inquisitions con-
cerning their private affairs. In other
words it was to be vote getter for the
Democratic party, which made a great
pretense of being in favor of the equal
ization of taxation, and its revenue
supplying features we're of secondary
Importance.
Some money was collected under its
provisions but it will have to be re-
funded to the taxpayers.
At the recent session of the Legisla-
ture, four bills, designed to repeal the
law and the several amendments
thereto, were introduced, but they
failed to pass, the Legislature prefer
ring to let the court pass upon the con-
stitutionality of this Democratic vote
getting expedient of 1897.
The Morning NelCs sees nothing
gained by declaring the law unconsti-
tutional and says: "The setting aside
Of the Adams tax law relieves certain
percentage of the taxpayers of a GER
tain amount of taxes in one direction
it is true. But what may be gained
that way will have to be made up by
an increase of taxation in another di.
rection. Thus the judicial repeal OF
the Adams Tax law, which is received
with qualification by those who op-
posed, simply means that other tax
payers will have to make up the def
cit. Thus it Is as broad as it is long
In effect nothing is gained by th,
wiping out of the law that has already
brought in several thousands Of dol
lars. The taxes levied under tn,
Adams tax law and paid under protes
will be returned, and that amount will
have to be returned in some other way
What the taxpayers are directly inter
ested in is the fact that what has beer
saved in one way will have to be pai
In another.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22
Beware Of a Cough.

A cough is not disease but symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis
which are the most dangerous and fa-
tai diseases, have for their first indica-
tion a persistent Cough, and if properly
treated as soon as this cough appears
are easily cured. Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy has proven to be won
derfully successful, and gained it's
wide reputation and extensive sale by
its success in curing diseases which
cause coughing. If it is not beneficial
it will not cTt you cent. For sale by
Benton n. Weldon, druggist Successor
to Jas. p Hoffecker,) } Smyrna, and I.
L. Mason, druggist, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

AT a recent election held in George
town the citizens, or rather the free
holders, decided by a majority of IA
against water works and electric lights.
This was generally set down to the
spirit Of anti-progress in the place.
The JoundL of that town however,
while admitting this shows unfavor-
able, declares it does not mean that
the people are opposed to water works.
1t says: "The people Of Georgetown
are in favor Of water works. The
whole trouble lies in the fact that the
law under which we were to be
governed was most Objectionable; Sc
much so, in fact, that the people de.
cided that they would have no water
works in this town sooner than have
them under snch an Objectionable law
We believe, when a proper law il
enacted for the same, the people o.
Georgetown will vote as unit fo
water works. That they need then
cannot be denied, but they will neve
have them under such an objectionabl
law is just as certain"
This raises the question, what wa
there so Objectionable in law askinI
yes and no in a plain matter-of-fac
subject like this?
The bill provides for another specis
election in four months. We can bel
ter Judge then what figure pig-pen eli
liens play in the destiny Of towul
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22
Il Saved His Leg.

p. A. Danforth of Lagrange, GA, +,
suffered for six months with afrightful
running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For Ulcers,
Wounds, Piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c. Sold by Benton N. Weldon's
drug store, (successor to James p.
Hoffecker), Smyrna. and T. l.. Mas on's
drug store, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

Senator Quay was given a great ban
qnet in Philadelphia last week. He
announced that he never again would
be a candidate for public Office and
that he would retire from political life
at the end of his present term as Sena-
tor. How much better it would have
been had he reached that conclusion
two years ago.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

AT a missionary meeting held in
Philadelphia on Sunday Rev. DIR. j.
Milton Green, of Porto Rico said" our
soldiers disgrace the flag" by intoxica-
ton and general dissoluteness.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

Andrew Carnegie has given $40, 900, :
600 to establish free education in four
Scotch universities. The benefits will
be distributed among the rich and poor
alike.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22
Teachers Examination.

A special examination will be held
in Dover on Saturday, June 1. This
will be for those only who hold provis.
ional certificates or who wish to begin
teaching. Due notice of the general
examinations will be given.
j. e, CARROLL.
Supt. Schools, Kent Co.
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an Independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is part. 1t also gives the
items of importance Of the Eastern Shore of
MARYLAND.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-Sl.5 so per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.0O. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
Eesents but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
xenton Cheswold, leipsic, &c. rate Of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A specia
reduction on all semi-snnual and yearly &C yer
tisements:
Smyrna times., 1901-05-22

Senator Hoar was graduated from
Harvard twelve years before Vice Pre-
sident Roosevelt was born.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12
SMITH D. FRY.
AMER1cANNAT10NAL GALLERY
Plan Under Way FavorinE the Estab-
lishment OF Such nm Institution
In This Country.

Francis Howard, the American art
ist and portrait painter, has come to
New York from Paris to begin action
looking toward the founding of an
American National Gallery Of Art.
I'VE have only local gatherings here"
said Mr.. Howard. while other nations
have national galleries. l have con-
ferred with Whistler, Sargent, John
Alexander and Melchers. They are
perfectly in accord with the project.
As the first step I got up a circular
which was sent to artists. As a Sec
ond step two committees, one of
prominent artists and one of laymen,
are to be appointed to formulate just
what is wanted to decide upon city
in which to build the gallery. The
committee will apply to the govern
ment for Endorsement of the plan.
Already q city has been under
consideration, and other places which
are being considered are New York
and Chicago. Washington is also
favorably thought of.
There is a disposition on the part
of the wealthy Americans to SUBJ
scribe, but l am not at liberty to give
their names.
"The expense has not been figured
out, but l have no doubt that s.. $780,
600 will have to be subscribed before
there is any serious beginning. This
will enable us to secure q
good many masters"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12

ont Of employment In Chicago. as Ill
who look around them may see. Those
who suffer most are day laborers who
never earned more than enough to carry
them along from day to day. Managers
Of charitable organizations are making
ready as fast as possible to render aid
where most required. People may so
hungry in summer and suffer COM
paratively little, but in winter, when
larger quantities of more nutritious
food areneeded. is when hunger pinches.
but the demands for fuel and clothing
are what Will tax the charities most.
These necessities, together with
money, will be supplied. SO far as pos
sIble, by the Relief and Aid society,
the Salvation Army. the Children's
Aid society, the United Hebrew Char
tiles and numerous other organiza-
lions. The two former will continue
TO maintain wood and coal yards and
other enterprises where board and
money will be given in exchange for
work. Coal may also be obtained at
the various police stations through
out the city. On application, medical
and surgical aid will be extended
The bureau has sometimes advanced
money to start women in business in
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12
Mrs. G. II. CHAPPELL

stefan. She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician Is
at a constant disadvantage. This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con-
iding their troubles to Mrs Pinkham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health to countless women in
the United States.
Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, Ill,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. rs they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and womb she, therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
to give others confidence. Mrs Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, and her
advice is absolutely free.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12

pleaders. The young man expreaed
his appreciation and renewed his sas-
suranee that all of Mr.. Clay's expenses
during the three days should be paid
by the recipient of his advice.
When they were getting ready to re-
turn to Washington the young man paid
his own bill. Mr.. Clay told the clerk
from whom to collect his bill, but the
young man refused to pay it. Mr..
Clay insisted, but the young man APP
parently lost his temper, and ex-
claimed:
"Mr. Clay. you must suppose that /
am a natural born fool to admit such
a thing. Your bill is over $500. I owe
YOU nothing. l never admit anything.
never. If you think owe you any
thing, you must prove it." But after an
moving Mr.. Clay for awhile, the young
man paid the bill.
There is an old chiropodist here who
looked after Henry Clay's feet, and who
has similarly attended many distin-
guished men. He says: Henry Clay's
feet were large. and he often had
trouble with bunions. Nearly all great
men have been troubled with corns.
81 have looked after the feet of every
president, from Pierce to Mckinley. I
used to have Mckinley for customer
when he was in congress. Ihave been
out of business for ten years. / came
to Washington in Pierce's administra-
ton.
"Peop.e used to doctor their own
corns. Several times year went to
the white house while lincoln was
there. Both he and his wife had very
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12
HELP FOR THE POOR.
Charity Work in Chicago Conduct.
ed on Business Principles.
strakes and Depression In BuiFainr
Trades Causes Of Much Suffering
How Distress IL to he
Relieved.
Especial Chicago letter.

NOWHERE can surer evidence he
/ round OF the betterment of the
condition of the peoples of the
earth than here in Chicago. where
SO many representatives of all ma
items are congregated. The message
delivered 1000 years ago is ultimat-
ing itself in good works. and good
viii to man. is the working plan of
the various city charities, The in
teiligent relief from want. and its
accompanying suffering, removes the
greatest incentive to crime. It seems
almost trlte to state that the sight
of the cold and hunger of a mans
family frequently crazes his brain.
weakened by fasting, and he goes ont
filled with bitterness toward all and
ready at any risk to seize the where
wishal to procure the means of sub
sistence which he feels assured the
world loves" to those he loves.
The saying that when hunger en-
tiers the door love flies out of the win
dow" has no foundation in fact. The
proportion of love to be found amono
the families of the very poor is no
less large than in those of their more
prosperous neighbors. And if a Door
family be comfortably warmed and
fed, especially by the honest efforts
OF its own members, the probabili-
ties of its producing a criminal are
greatly diminished. The Bureau Of
Associated Charities has come into ex-
istence for the purpose of organizing
the various city charities for mutual
and reciprocal work. While much
good has been accomplished in the
past, there has been great need OF
cooperation BY means of the bu-
reau each organization knows what
the others are doing. and no single
family may receive aid from several.
charities without the knowledge of
all. If case of want be brought to
the attention of any one of the asso-
ciated charities, all are notified,
through the bureau, and sometimes
asked to contribute, OF perhaps it
is placed in the hands of some special
organization.
The Children's Home and Aid so
ciety, doing the most extensive work
of its kind outside of the eastern
states. establishes from 500 to 600
children annually in comfortable
homes. 1t is well-known fact that
girls are in much greater demand
than boys, and if any persons desire
to adopt a child for ''sweet charity s
sake" they are recommended to send
for one of the many bright, manly
little fellows who pass through the
hands of the society.
All cases where temporary relief
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12
HE WAS READY FOR MORE.
Net Even . Railway Collision Costs
Suhdue the AFdof Of . F0Ot. 81
bali Man.

The two trains came together with an
awful crash Some one had blundered. That,
however, was a matter which would have
to be left for future investigation.
As soon as those who were uninjured could
extricate themselves from the wreck they
turned manfully to the work of rescuing
their less fortunate fellow-passengers, says
the Chicago Times-Herald.
1t was sickening sight. Cars were heaped
on top of one another. People were PIN
toned under seats, beams and trucks: Steam
was kissing from the overturned boilers, the
rails of the track were warped and torn
loose from the ties, and the means and cries
Of the injured could be heard afar off.
Finally, after long, hard work, the res
cuers reached the bottom Of the mass, where
the legs and body of man protruded from
beneath twisted platform. Beside him lay
q cane decorated with colored ribbons, and
long tin horn.
Fearfully and anxiously a score of strong
men lifted the weight from the head and
shoulders of the PROSTATE one and carried
him up the embankment. As they reached
the higher level he opened his eyes, passed
hand in front of them, as if brushing away
Z dim screen of some kind, and shouted:
"Rah! rah! rah! Sizz! boom, al! ki-yi!
hip-hip! hoo-gah-yah Come on, fellows!
Which side has the ball!"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12

steam cars. The trips were made il
stages and coaches. On one occasion
Senator Clay rode over with young
student of the law. He was the son
of another senator. On the way the
young man asked Mr.. Clay for his ad-
vice as to the two most important
points for every lawyer to know and
to practice in his profession. Mr..
Clay said:
''In the first place, always look
after your fee. l never give any adj
vice or counsel, even to personal
friend, without a fee"
The young man replied: Il COM
prehend. 1t is a good practical les
son to me to know that much. / will
pay your expenses during the three
days of the races, if You will give
me the other best Of all points for me
to know and practice"
every WELL" said Mr.. Clay. THAT
will be sufficient fee. Now always be
careful to get a retainer in cash, and
as large contingent as you possibly
can from your client before you ut
ter one word of advice. In the next
place. never admit anything. l have
induced lawyers to admit this, that
and the other. until the judge would
inform me that they had admitted
away their cases.
Il never admit anything. l make
the lawyer opposed to me prove
every matter of detail. l sometimes
exasperate Aim almost to madness
by declining to admit that q witness
il sane. I challenge everything. and
compel the other side to prove every
.hing. l never admit anything what
ever under any circumstances"
That was very valuable advice from
one of the greatest of all lawyers and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12
THE USUAL RESULT.
DOE Fights In Kentucky Do Not Ter.
INMATE with the whipping
Of q DOG.

1.-THE colonel and I sat talking under a
shade tree in front OF the town post office
when a dog fight started down the street, y
said a travelling man, relating an incident
of a recent trip to Kentucky, relates the
Washington Post.
"Come on!' said, as / sprang up.
"'Come this way! replied the colonel, a
he seized my arm and drew me into door
way.
"'But want to zee the dog fight pro
tested.
eyes, reckon you do, but you also want
to keep clear of the shootin'.'
"'Why should there be any shooting:'
"'Bekase one dog has got to lick t'other:
and the owner of the licked dog amt goin.
to let it rest that way. There they go!
"Ten minutes later We stepped out to fino
one man lying on the ground with two bull
lets in him and some people carrying away
a second with half dozen.
".Dog fights are bewtiful affairs. said thu
colonel, as we walked away together, 'bu.
the safest way to see one in Kentucky IS te
wait till it's all over and the dead carried
OFF,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12

troublesome feet. While was operat-
ing on Lincoln once he admitted del
egation of clergymen who had come to
see him about extending the work OF
the Christian commission in the army.
They were very much astonished when
they were shown into the room where
he sat on table with his bare feet
upon chair. and / do not know of
any other president who would have re-
ceived so dignified a delegation under
similar circumstances, but his time was
very valuable, and he did not want to
keep them waiting. He told a number
of funny stories about his experience
with corns and bunions. and very soon
the doctors of divinity recovered from
their establishment and began to ex-
change views on the subject. Then they
sobered down and presented their case
to Mr.. Lincoln, who promised to issue
the order they wanted.
AT another time / was with him
when Secretary Stanton came over
from the war department with the
news of gerat victory, and the presi-
dent was so pleased that he jumped
around the room with his bare feet.
like boy. / never had much to dc
with johnson, and never treated him
but once that 1 remember of, when he
came to the Office. Grant had very good
feet. They were quite small for a man
of his build, and he had little trouble
with them. do no remember having
treated him more than three or four
times while he was president, al.
though after he went out of Office he
came down here on several occasions
He was visiting Gen. Beale. believe
it was after his trip around the world.
Hayes sent for me once, but Garfield
was a regular customer all the while
he was in congress, and after he be-
came president 1 suppose I have his
name 20 or 80 times on my books. He
was always troubled with corns. The
day before he was assassinated, a col
ored man. in footman's livery, came
into my Office and asked if / could treat
Gen. Garfield at once, as he was to leave
town the next day. l had patient in
the chair, but he kindly consented to
give way for the president. who then
came up, and was here for half an hour.
Arthur never had any trouble with his
feet-he always was very careful about
his shoes-but l was sent for several
times while he was president to treat
members of his family or guests"
SMITH d. FRY.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1901-01-12

q small way. During the coming year
the various Jewish societies will dis
tribute about sl25,00O Tic German
society aids Germans who have been
in America less than year and are
unable to speak the English language.
The Visitation and Aid society CRo-
man Catholic) is planning for an ex-
tensive winter campaign.
West of the river to the city limits
and from Twelfth to Thirty-ninth
streets, in a territory three by seven
miles, there are 100000 poor people.
The western section is thinly popu-
lated, but toward the river the dis
trict is densely crowded. Factories
located here employ $4,000 hands, and
1916 work for IL firms alone. If
one of these factories should shut
down over 1000 people would be out
of work, and none in this quarter
have been able TO save very much.
There is but one high school in the
district, and no places of amusement
except saloons; neither can a chari-
table institution be. found. However,
something in the latter line will b