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Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
RECEIVED AN EXPRESS PACKAGE.
Children and Grandchildren Of Mrs. Ehza.
beth Smithers Gave Her a Surprise.

Sitting IN her home one day during
the Christmas Holidays, gazing out
the window at the Adams Express
Wagon in its delivery of express pack
ages to friends in the neighborhood,
Mrs. Elizabeth Smithers made the
casual remark: 81 wish somebody
would send me an express package, if
it be nothing but pone bread" Her
daughter laughed at the remark, and
took occasion shortly after to tell it to
some of her Cheswold relatives. Last
week the joke was carried out much to
the pleasure and enjoyment of Mrs.
Smithers, who little thought that her
request would amount to anything.
The express package consisted of box
filled with sugar, coffee, sausage
pound aud fruit cake, candy, oranges
and many other things to replenish her
larder. the top article of which was a
large, nicely baked pone bread, the gift
of her children and grandchildren of
Cheswold. 1t was a complete surprise
which has afforded wholesome pleasure
to Mrs. Smithers and those who watch
her enjoy it.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
He counted All Right.

you've been In a fight" said his
mother reprovingly.
"Oh, not much of a one," answered
the boy.
"Did you count 100, as | told you,
when you felt your angry passions ris-
IngT'
"Oh, sure" returned the boy. II
counted 100 all right, but knocked
the other boy down first. It's the only
safe ."-Chicago Post
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The United States Senate will continue
the consideration of the Army Reorga-
nization bill this week 1t is thought
that vote will be reached by the last
of the week.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
FOR RENT.

Seven room Dwelling on lower Main
street, Smyrna, in good condition, hot
and cold water. Now in tenure of
Mrs. L. l. Hobbs. Possession Jan.
LIST, 1901. Also, two Stables at the
rear of dwelling. For further partic-
ulars apply to
1stf A. D. COLE, Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Short Items Of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.

NJ. S. Quay was elected Senator from
Pennsylvania yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

Sore and swollen joints, sharp shoot
ing pains, torturing muscles, no rest,
no sleep. That means rheumatism.
1t is stubborn disease to fight but
Chamberlain Pain Balm has con-
quered it thousands of times. 1t will
do so whenever the opportunity is Of
fered. Try it. One application re-
lieves the paid. For sale by Clifton y
Raymond, druggists, Smyrna and T..
L. Mason, Druggists, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion in Wilmington is making an ap-
peal for $4,000 to continue the work of
the organization which now has 45O
members.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

tits unlikely that any more volunteer
will be ordered home from the Philip
pines before Congress authorizes en-
listment to take their places.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The total sale of st ocks on the New
York Stock Exchange last week amoun-
ted to S,6O3, 496 the largest number
ever recorded in any one week.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The Kings Daughters will meet
next Thursday evening, Jan. 18th, at
the home of Miss Annie Middleton at
half after six o'clock. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. of the State of Delaware held it's
annual meeting Monday at its Office,
No. S33 Market street. These managers
were reelected for term of three
years: Phillip Plunkett Samuel Ban
croft Jr., William r. Cochran, John
R. Tatum and Solomon NJ. Curtis.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

A jury to try the case OF Samual Il.
Kent VS.. the Bay State Gas Company
on Jan. 81 in the United States CIR
cult Court before Judge Dallas: Will
mington-J. Albert Wood, John Gut
rie Andrew G.. Wilson, Francis W.
Heisler, James E. Bradford, J. Norris
Robinson Charles b. Gray, Charles
W. Smith, Thos Gromley. Seaford,
James E. Dutton; Mill Greek, Alfred
W. Walker; Milford, Isaac s. Truitt;
White Clay Greek, J. W. Brown; Ken
ton, Thomas Attix, David ). CLARK;
Duck Greek, James p. Hoffecker; VII
son T. Cavender, Alfred L. Hudson;
Baltimore, James w. Steele; Brandy
wine, VIM. H. Edwards; Pencader, L.
Roseby McMullen; Little Creek, Lee
vim Hearn, Newton Ward; Broad
Creek, Jacob Giles; AppoquinimInk,
Alonzo s. Whittock; South Murderkill
Thomas d. Burton; Red Lion, Alex
ander Jarrel.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The Legislatures of Delaware, Mon
tana and Nebraska failed to elect U >.
Senators yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

Senator Knox has introduced bill in
the Legislature to abolish the whip
ping post in Delaware but it is said
that Knox is opposed to the bill. The
people of Delaware will not consent
that this means of deterring crime
shall be done away with. 1t serves
purpose which even a workhouse can
not fill and it will stay in Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The visit of the members of the
General Assembly to the State Asy-
INN for the Insane, at Farnhurst,
Thursday ought to have the result of
a thorough understanding on the part
OF the Legislators of the needs OF the
institution. Two years ago the Legis-
lature made an appropriation consld-
erably below the estimate presented by
the trustees, and the result was a def
cit which the latter had to cover by
raising fluids upon their personal res
possibility. The State Asylum for
the Insane is one of the most impor-
tant public institutions in the State
and one that appeals most pertinently
to the public for support.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The Circuit Court for Frederick
county has recently decided the suit
of Robinson & McGraw, of Baltimore,
against Col. Calvin r. Mutt, of Fred
erick, and in favor of Colonel Mutt,
and in effect that the plaintiffs could
not recover on check in payment for
a gambling debt.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
Strayed or Stolen.

Dec. 10, 1900, bench-legged Beagle
Bitch, white body, large brown spot
side and shoulder, brown face and
ears, white mark down face. Reward.
], H. SPICER, near Walkers School
House, Del.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

For SALE, 900 bushels Western
grown clover seed; 1000 bushels of
black COW peas; 500 bushels
COW peas; 500 Soga beans; 1900 bush
els of seed potatoes; 500 bushels of
crimson clover seed.-J, E. HOLLAND,
Milford, Del
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
Too Generous with Advice.

Some persons keep advice for gi'At;l-
ltOuS distribution and give il al snch
length and with such energy that all
free agency seems lOst TO the one ad-
dressed \ well bred rpticpncr should
be exercised both in asking questions
and Offering advice respecting every
ones natural desire for independent
thought and action. The elders are
apt to dOgmat;zp. expecting their views
to be accepted without question. for
getting that their correctness is not Sc
evident to those whose minds have not
passed through the same process.-La-
dies Hope Journal.
Democratic ISinE.
A story illustrating the democratic
simplicity of King Oscar Of Sweden
and Norway is told in the Echo de
Paris by NJ CASTOR BONNER. the bot
anist. NJ. BONNER was botanizing near
Stockholm when he met stranger
similarly occupied. The two fraterniz-
ed. and NJ. BONNER suggested that
they should lunch together at an inn.
mo. come home and lunch with me
instead" said the stranger, and he led
the way to the palace and opened the
gate. NJ. BONNER was naturally aston
lshed, but his new acquaintance WAS
most apologize. Pm sorry" he said.
but | happen to be the king Of this
country. and this is the only place I've
got to entertain anybody in" So they
went in and lunched and talked botany
tooathpr all tho aftprnOOn
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

Alexander G. Lattomus will sell his
stock and farm utensils at his resi-
dence near Prices Corner and Salem
Church, on February 12, 1901.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The Almance of the Baltimore San
a book of 1870 pages, has been received.
1t has besides the calendar valuable in
formation adapted to the people of
this section.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

Closing of Mails.
Going North.-6.5O, 9.25 A. NJ, 3.2O, 500
Pm.
Going South.--9.OO A. NJ, and 500 p. NJ.
For Clayton aud d. & G. Roadside A. NJ.
and 800 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-8.10 10 A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH 7.15, s.4S, 9.51, A. M, 9.41, 5.21, P. NJ.
SOUTH 9.24, 11.57, A. M, 4.12, 5.44, 500 M
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

A petition was filed in Federal Court
in Wilmington Friday asking that
Alexander Pullen a Milford nursery
man be adjudged an involuntary
bankrupt.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The congregations of Bethel and
Centennial Churches worshipped Sun
day night, the pastor of the latter
church. Rev. Dickerson, preached to
large congregation.
Smyrna times., 1901-01-16

The SMYRNA TIMES. |
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. 16, 1901
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
NORTH 7.15, S.43, 9.51, A. NJ, 3.41, 5.21, P. NJ.
SOUTH 9.24, 11.57, A. NJ, 4.12, 5.44, S.O6P.M.
Closing of Mails.
Going North.-6.5O, 9.25 A. NJ, 20, 500
Pm.
Going South.--9.OO A. NJ, and 5.OOP.M.
For Clayton aud d. q G. Roadside A. NJ.
and 800 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.1O 10 A. NJ.
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Short Items Of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
NJ. S. Quay was elected Senator from
Pennsylvania yesterday.
The total sale of st ocks on the New
York Stock Exchange last week amoun-
ted to S,6O3, 496 the largest number
ever recorded in any one week.
The Kings Daughters will meet
next Thursday evening, Jan. 18th, at
the home of Miss Annie Middleton at
half after six O'Clock. Sec.
Alexander G. Lattomus will sell his
stock and farm utensils at his resi-
dence near Prices Corner and Salem
Church, on February 10, 1901.
The Almance of the Baltimore San
book of 180 pages, has been received.
1t has besides the calendar valuable in
formation adapted to the people of
this section.
The congregations of Bethel and
Centennial Churches worshipped Sun
day night, the pastor of the latter
church. Rev. Dickerson, preached to
large congregation.
A petition was filed in Federal Court
in Wilmington Friday asking that
Alexander Pullen a Milford nursery
man be adjudged an involuntary
bankrupt.
For SALE, 900 bushels Western
grown clover seed; 1000 bushels OF
black COW peas; 500 bushels
cow peas; 500 Soga beans; 1900 bush
els of seed potatoes; 500 bushels Of
crimson clover seed.-J, E. HOLLAND
Milford, Del.
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurane,
Co. of the State of Delaware held it
annual meeting Monday at its Office
No. 833 Market street. These manager
were reelected for a term of three
years: Phillip Plunkett Samuel Ban
croft Jr., William r. Cochran, job
R. Tatum and Solomon NJ. Curtis.
Senator Knox has introduced bill
the Legislature to abolish the whip
ping post in Delaware but it is sal
that Knox is opposed to the bill. Th
people of Delaware will not conse1
that this means of deterring Grim
shall be done away with. 1t serves
purpose which even a workhouse cal
not fill and it will stay in Delaware.
The Circuit Court for Frederic
county has recently decided the su
of Robinson & McGraw, of Baltimor
against Col. Calvin r. Mutt, of Fre
erick, and in favor of Colonel Nut
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29

and as all followed the same mode,
rivalry had no place in their fashion
ing. Until recent date they spun and
wove their own materials, tapned
leather for their shoes. and supplied
not only the needs of the community,
but controlled large outside market
in stoves, ties. and other productions.
They had no literary or artistic taste
and little social life. Ability to make
music of commonplace order was
the only talent apparent. Their rel
ligion forbade dancing. A concert,
lecture, or public entertainment was
unknown to them. Their morality
was unimpeachable. Asked why so
moral a community maintained
prison, they replied, For the accom-
mediation of visitorsl"
Celibacy was advocated by the
Zoarites until Joseph Bimeler sue
cu.nbed to the charms Of a village
maid. Then marriage became honor
able in the community.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
soliIoquies in the Shade.

When a man fiatters himself that he
knows woman, he-fatters himself.
The most effective argument a
charming woman can use to a man is
an appealing Don't you think SOP
When girl says emphatically that
she won't it is morally certain that
she will; when she says she will, will
she?
The greatest lack of logic is dis
played by the man who reasons log
ically with woman.
The girl who judges a man from the
curl of his mustache does not deserve
much sympathy when she is disillu-
stoned.
The gaudy tinsel of admiration is a
surer bait for woman than the gold of
devout love.
Man loves to be praised for his in
tuition, woman for her logic. AS a
rule, neither possesses either.
1t is always matter of surprise
that others should take their worries
so much to heart; also that they make
so light of ours.
Il. de " NJ. in Smart Set.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29

things, but certainly not dressing
bags. told him Of my difficulty with
the Englishman, and do you know
that that Yank took my order for
dressing bags with nickel fittings, al
though his firm had never made such
a thing before? And. what is more,
got EN-"
The hardware merchants OF the
Rand were unanimous. America was
the only possible market for tools and
furniture. Il indented.' said one,
"for thirty plows from England and a
like number from America. | verify
believe that the American plows were
worn cut before the English articles
arrived" Also, all were unanimous
upon one point: The English article
was the best.
What is to blame for our com
mercial failure in south Africa?
Old, conservative. dogmatic methods
and an inability to appreciate the
present-day necessities of the buyer
Not the buyer, at any rate, for he is
justified in going to the cheapest and
most expeditions market. 1t is toe
much to expect that the Rand mer
chant will wait six months for pillow
when he can get pillow in two.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
CHEAP RATES AT OXFORD.
How Student Can Live and Get Edu.
Gated at So Week.

At Ruskin hall. Oxford. the newest
of that city's colleges, students re-
ceive first-class university educa-
tlon and live very comfortably at the
rate of lis. Cd. per head per week.
This, of course, can only be accom-
plished by the exercise of the strictesr
economy. The reason that Ruskin
hall is worked so cheaply is owing to
the fact that each student staying
there has to take his share in the
household duties of the place. No
servants are kept, and for an average
of two hours daily each man has to
interest and busy himself in the du-
ties of the chambermaid and cook,
scullery attendant and hall porter.
There is not one bit of the household
work that is not performed by the stu
dents themselves.
Each week a meeting Of the stu
dents is held. when men are appointed
to do the work for the ensuing week.
From the scrubbing of the floors to
the cleaning of the knives, forks and
windows every piece of the household
work is allotted to some one of the stu
dents. The most laborious, but at the
same time the post of honor, is that i
the cook. On this man rests to a
great extent the happiness of his fell
lows for week.
Saturday mornings, punctually at 6
o'clock, the scrub" is commenced.
Overnight everyone has to be in
formed OF the portion of the house
that he has to scrub. The cooks as
sistant has arisen at an early hour
and down in the kitchen he has ready
for his fellows pals filled with hot
water, with brush and soap at hand,
ready for the students to commence
the weekly scrubdown of Ruskin hall.
The whole place has an air of plain
ness and frugality, but nevertheless
it is happy house to live in. Sim
plicity goes hand in hand with cleanli-
ness, and the Spartanlke nature of the
diet is compensated for by it's good
cooking.
Al the older institutions in Oxford
it is impossible. without the aid of
scholarship, to partake of their privi-
leges for much under G150 per year:
at Ruskin hall an Oxford education
can be had for e31 yearly.-London
Daily Mail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
TWO LULLABIES

The paint was cracked on the doll
baby's face
And the rumpled hair would not
curl,
But with motherly kindness she saw
only grace
The dear little mite of a girl:
She had no shoes for the bare, broken
feet,
But the Rockaby Lady came near
When the little child-woman, so sleep
lily sweet,
Sang: Lullaby, lullaby, dear!"
There were pitiful scars on the little
boys face,
But she found beauty somewhere,
And the woman's heart broke when
she saw the dim place
Where they laid him to sleep with a
prayer;
But still there's a song in the hush of
the night,
For the angels come down very near
Aht with fingers of rest on the child
woman's sight
Sing: Lullaby, lullaby, dearl"
katherine Norton in Smart Set.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
SCIENCE NOTES.

DIR. A. ID. Waller states in recent
paper, that he is able to tell whether
a bean is alive by its peculiar response
to electric stimulus. II dead it fails
to respond. His method of distin-
gushing is to place the bean between
a pair of moist electrodes and sending
an electric discharge through the
same. After the impulse the bean
electrodes are connected to sensi-
tive galvanometer, and If the bean is
alive It win give relatively strong
discharge. usually in the direction of
the stimulus. Sometimes the test kills
the bean, hut sometimes it may be
made to grow. The electric current
from the bean may gradually diminish
during half an hour after sudden
rise at the beginning. This experiment
gives an opportunity TO approach the
problem of the relation of life and eiec-
tricity from a new standpoint. The
peculiar manifestations and the yari-
Gus forms of energy into which cleo
tricity can be transformed have given
the hope that there may be close
relationship between this subtle ener-
gy and life force.
Freezing In Plants.
In Science ]. B. Dandeno finds that
at the maximum density OF water the
water in the cell Of plant begins to
expand while the cell wall continues
to contract as cooling goes on. This
oNpfro efio,, will oxtr,,da xvofar into fba
intercellular spaces. When the freez-
ing point is reached the water in the
intercullular spaces freezes first be-
cause less dense than the contents
of the CELL The capitalization out
side the cell gives or latent heat which
tends TO keep the cell contents from
freezing for a considerable time. Fl
nally also the cell contents may be
frozen, but only after nearly all the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
ON THE WATER WAGON.
See the mixer as he mixes,
See the juicy things he fixes,

See the mixer as he mixes,
See the juicy things he fixes,
See the jug,
See the mug,
And the foam. Hear the pop, hear
the Sizing,
See the fizzes, hear 'em fzzing,
See tho cherries,
SEQ the berries,
See the mellow things he mixes,
Juicy drinks he deity fixes
See the man behind the bar.
See the boozer as he boozes,
See the juicy things he chooses,
See the ices,
Smell the spices,
See the swizzle, see the swig,
SEQ the jlgger. and the Jig;
See the reel.
Hear the spiel,
See the swaddle, and the swag,
See the jaglets and the jag
See The men before the bar.
New Orleans Time-Democrat.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
rhe Rest Heat and Llaht.

When a coal fire is in use for heat
ing and the electric light for lighting
an inhabited room the air is purer
than by any Of the other plans tried
for heating and lighting.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1901-08-29
InfeIleltous InauIsitiveness.

Mamma Erecting the familiar
rhyme)-"Old Mother Hubbard went
to the cupboard, to get her poor dog
bone"
Little Percy (who has overhead
something)-Ma, did she have a
skeleton in her closet. too?-Sma.t
Set.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-01-18
Loves Hard Road

A young couple came to Carson a
few days ago who had lately been mar
ried in California. 1t is understood
that IT was a runaway match. They
waited here several days for a remit
lance from home but the letter never
came. Sunday the young folks took
matters in hand and started for Reno
on foot.
Had they let their wants be known,
a purse would have soon been raised
that would have taken them home in a
Pullman palace car. They reached
Steamboat the first day out and have
probably struck Reno by this time
Appeal.
A letter from Washoe to a friend
here says: Sunday evening a young
mar about 81 years Of age and a girl
about Is stopped at our door and ask
ed US to keep them over night. They
were broke and had walked from Car
son since | p. m. The young mar
showed US their marriage certificate.
They were married Dec. 2lst and
went 10 Sacramento for a few days.
They expected money to be forwarded
TO Carson but II did not come. He is
a Kentuckian, and she a Californian.
We gave them supper, bed and break
fast and they started a'foot Tor Reno
the next morning. The young man
wants work and said he would be will
ling to do anything. They were both
respectfully dressed
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-01-18
Members Of the Grand Jury.

The following we're yesterday chosen
by Judge Curler and Commissioner
Hymers to serve on the next grand
jury. 1t will be convened on the 23rd.
Of this month:
Verdi. F. Condor, A, L. Revert.
Glendale. Ham, M. Shields.
Wadsworth- A. Gregory, S. Arm
stein. N. A. Hummel. H. L. Wight
man.
Franktown-J. Howard.
Washoe-M. Callahan, Theo. Win
tiers.
Huffakers-W. D. Hardin, J. Burke
A. File.
Reno-S. J. Hodgkinson, Mr..
Scheeline. G. H.. Taylor, H.. J. Thyes,
S. H, Wheeler, H. J. Earring, |. N.
Bakeless, F. Vogliottl. D. B. Lyman,
D. C. Wheeler.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-01-18
Trouble Breeding IN the Southern
End of Washoe.

mother Chandler" of the southern
end Of the county vas tried an &C
quilted by a jury of her peers yester-
day afternoon in Justice Inns court.
The misdemeanor alleged was as
sault and the offence alleged was prod
ding one Manuel Movers with a pitch
fork. Louis Berrum was the prescott
ing witness.
1t appears from the testimony in
troduced that Mrs. Chandler visited
the sheep camp of the prosecuting wit
ness and his employe on two separate
occasions, armed with a rifle and a
pitchfork. the former being used as an
lntlmidator and the latter as a weapon
Of offense.
Only a few days previous one OF
Mrs. Chambers employees was convic-
ted on the charge OF stealing Berrum's
hay. The latter also claims TO have
had eight sheep poisoned within the
past day or two. and is looking for judi
icial revenge on that score also.
Altogether a very interesting feuc
is being worked up in Washoe valley
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-01-18
Always Welcome.

1t Is announced that "Ole Olson"
that generously good Swedish Amer
lean play in which Ben Hendricks is
again starring this season, will be an
attraction at Music Hall.
While "Ole' has been presented
here q number o! times during previous
seasons, it is one Of those plays in
which the public seem never to loose
interest and. as has always been the
case on its former visits, It will be
warmly welcomed.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-01-18

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief
is necessary as it is dangerous to de-
lay. We would suggest that One
Minute Cough Cure be taken as soon
as indications having taken cold are
noticed. 1t cures quickly and its
early use prevents consumption. Kin
ney & Co.