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Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
A New Piece of Music.

General Horace Porter, the Ameri-
can soldier, once asked Ii Hung Chang
for his photograph for his daughter.
The Chinese statesman kindly COM
piled with his request and, getting his
paint pot and pencil, drew queer look
ing figures up and down the portrait.
Handing it then to the general he ex-
planned that the left hand column con-
tanned a list of his titles, while the
right hand side bore a list Of the posts
he had filed. When he reached home,
Porter gave the photograph to his little
girl, saying: "Here's what you wanted.
If you can't read it, probably you can
play it on the pianor
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
m Course,
November 4, 1902.

Monday was the time designated for
Sheriff Mcdaniel to report to the Levy
Court of New Castle county the amount
of fees he has collected and to announce
whether he would turn the money into
the county treasury. The sheriff failed
to make any report to the court, and it
is understood that his intention is to
retain the fees In his possession, on
the ground that the law placing him
on salary of $4,000 year is uncon-
stitutional. The case probably will be
carried into the state courts for a legal
construction of the section Of the con-
stitution on which Sheriff Mcdaniel
bases his claim.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
Friday Ia Lucky.

There is luck in odd numbers. There
is double luck in two odd numbers.
Friday is the sixth day of the week.
Six is the double of three, which is
not only an odd number. but one which
proverbiaIly possesses a charm. There
fore Friday is a doubly charmingly
lucky day.-Boston Advertiser.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
Miss Anna IIOugh Wins the Ticket.

Smyrna, Nov. 4th. '02
Miss Annie d. Hough:-The committee Sc
lected by us for the purpose of choosing
from the list of names suggested that one
which in their judgment should seem the
most appropriate for our association have,
after due-rehection. selected The Star Ly-
ceum Course as their unanimous choice.
AS the name was suggested by you, we
beg to hand you herewith, in accordance
with our offer, a full course ticket to our
entertainments. Thanking you for your
sugg stion. we arc,
Very Respectfully yours,
The STAR LYcEUM COURSE,
G. B, Raymond.
w. +. Pierce.
H. ID, Boyer.
Managers.
Managers of the Star Lyceum Course,
Gentlemen:-It is gratifying to me that
the name suggested by me for the Course,
has been selected by the judges, and !
acknowledge with pleasure, the receipt of
the Course Ticket. Yours Respectfully,
A. ID. HoUeH.
NOyember4 1902
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
A Modern Adonis.

Lady-Your partner has tainted, l
hear. How did that happen?
Ohicer-It is quite simple. danced
with her three times In succession. The
great happiness was too much of a
strain for her nerves. I am now tax
ing my departure lest I should do any
further damage.-From the German.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
The English style.

Frank was learning to ride a horse,
and one day somebody asked him if it
Bounced him very hard when the horse
was trotting.
"Oh, no." he answered. Il don't
bounce very hard. I stay up nearly all
the time."- Little Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Did it ever occur TO you that the
soles of your shoes go awfully fast
after the first break occurs? A man is
like a pair of soles in that respect.
Atchlson Globe.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

George W. Hall and Jacob B. Cole,
OF near Blackbird, are said to be the
champion corn huskers Of this section
&c far this season. On Wednesday
hey each husked twenty-one large
shocks, but did not make full day.
They did not go to work till 8 o'clock.
nd then were compelled to quit
xprk before o'clock in the afternoon,
#bey made this record on Colen Fer
8Nson's farm near Blackbird.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH: 7.15, s.43, $50, A. NJ, s.41, $50, P. NJ
South: 9.24. 11.47, A. M, 4.12, sos, SOC IN.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
Mother draws Sweet Powders fOr Children.

Mother uray's sweet POWdeTS TOT OhIIuTeH'
Successfully use by Mother Gray, nurse in
the Children's Home in New York, Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 80, 1000 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists, Csc.
Sample Free, Address Allen S. Olmsted,
LeRoy, N. Y.
1t Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ease, powder
1t cures Chllblains, Swollen, Sweating, Sore.
Aching Damp feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, Csc. 1156
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.5O, 9.25 A. NJ. 800, 7.S5
Going South.--9.OO A. M. 445, 7.35 P. M.
For Clayton aud D. & G. Road-S.1O A. NJ.
and 800 P. NJ.
For Chestertown-S.10 A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

We never heard so much talk about
good styles, well made clothing, good
quality and low prices as there is at
this time about the new stock at Edw.
q. Walls. This new idea of hand
failored garments is taking the trade
bis way.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Choice timothy seed at J. B. Cooper's.
Soft coal for threshing-best quail
ity. s. J. REYNOLDS.
H. B. Grisves has several good dri-
vers and work horses for sale.
If you are In doubt buy your winter
suit and overcoat at Edw. G. Walls.
For SALE CHEAP-A good second
hand organ. Mrs. Thos. Attix, Kenton.
Buy your soft coal for threshing
from Cosgrif & Beck. Best quality
and 2240 pounds to the ton.
Our new stock of lamps is here
awaiting your inspection. The prices
are within your reach, CLIFTON &
RAYMOND.
The Kings Daughters are noted for
their bountifui 25 cent suppers; go and
see for yourself, Thursday evening,
November 9th.
Large frying oysters for sale by John
Caldwell, Mt. Vernon street, for one
cent apiece, fresh daily. Families
supplied with oysters, 80 and 80 cents
a quart. Restaurant attached.
Remember that Cummings the pho
tographer, is at his gallery in the post
office building every Wednesday. An
excellent opportunity for the people OF
Smyrna to get the best finish at most
popular prices.
The banking house of the National
Bank of Smyrna together with the
residence of the pre- sident, Mr.. W. II.
Janney, is being made attractive
under the painters brush.
This underwear sale at Edw. G.
Walls is surprise to everybody. The
question is how can he sell so much
lower than other stores and the
assortment couldn't be better? Any
kind you want.
The E. G. FAIRIES Hardware Store
has been much frightened the pas
week with a new coat of paint ant
some repairing on the interior. They
are enjoying o nice trade and the
management are putting forward
every effort to please their patrons.
Cummings, the popular Wilmington
photographer is here every Wednes
day. Give your orders early fot
christmas. Nothing makes a nicer o
more acceptable present to your friend
than a good likeness of yourself.
Chicken Salad, fried oysters, pickle
biscuits, butter, coffee, ice cream an,
cake, can be found in abundance at tn
Opera House Thursday evening Nov
amber, 9th, also full line of beautiful
things for Christmas presents, this wi
be your opportunity, do not fail to i'm
prove 1t.
We never heard so much talk abou
GOOD styles, well made clothing, goo
quality and low prices as there is 6
this time about the new stock at Edv
q. Walls. This new idea of han
failored garments is taking the trad
bis way.
The initial attraction under ii
auspices of The Star Lyceum Couri
will be the Labidies, high clas
Humorous and dramatic entertainer
Al Smyrna Opera House next Thur
day night, November ID. Don't mi
this. Mr.. and Mrs. Labidie are a
artists of high rank and are just no
Entertaining thousands in New Yol
City.
Edwin Peettyman who has bee
secretary and treasurer Of the Smyri
Shirt and Hosiery Co., has sold b
stock in that concern and resigned b
POSITION. @. B. Prettyman, OF Dove
will succeed him. Mr.. Prettyman b
aso sold his residence on South sire
to Clarence Prettyman, who b
rented the same to Benton N. Weldo
Mr. Weldon will get possession n
vember IS.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Smyrna, Nov. 4th, '02,
Mrs. j. Harvey Speakman, Miss Laura A.
Bell, Mrs. Harry G. Tsehudy,
Ladies:-We beg to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your favor of this date, enclC sing
the report of the result of your delibera-
tions and decision in the selection of name
from list of 80 which has been suggested
as names for our associations:
TIE name which you have selected is ac-
cepted by the management who desire to
express to you their due appreciation of
your careful, painstaking efforts, and to
thank you sincerely for the faithful dis
charge of the duties VIII ca they presumed
to impose upon you. Respectfully,
@. B. RAYMOND.
H. ID. BOYER.
W. G.. PIERCE.
Managers.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Edwin Peettyman who has been
and treasurer of the Smyrna
shirt and Hosiery Co., has sold his
stock in that concern and resigned his
position. @. B. Prettyman, OF Dover,
Will succeed him. Mr.. Prettyman has
also sold his residence on South street
to Clarence Prettyman, who has
rented the same to Benton n. Weldon.
Mr. Weldon will get possession No
vember Is.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

The initial attraction under the
auspices of The Star Lyceum Course
will be the Labidies, high class,
Humorous and dramatic entertainers,
Al symyrna Opera House next Thurs
day night, November 13. Don't miss
this. Mr.. and Mrs. Labidie are ar
artists of high rank and are just now
entertaining thousands in New York
City.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Chicken Salad, fried oysters, pickles,
biscuits, butter, coffee, ice cream and
cake, can be found in abundance at the
Opera House Thursday evening Nov
eGnber, 9th, also full line of beautiful
things for Christmas presents, this will
be your opportunity, do not fail to inn
prove 1t.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

This underwear sale at Edw. G.
Walls is surprise to everybody. The
question is how can he sell so much
lower than other stores and the
assortment couldn't be better? Any
kind you want.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

H. B. Grisves has several good dri-
vers and work horses for sale. 2
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Soft coal for threshing-best quail
ity. s. J. REYNOLDS.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Cummings, the popular Wilmington
photographer is here every Wednes-
day. Give your orders early for
christmas. Nothing makes a nicer or
more acceptable present to your friends
than a good likeness of yourself.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

The E. G. FAIRIES Hardware Store
has been much frightened the past
week with a new coat of paint and
some repairing on the interior. They
are enjoying nice trade and the
management are putting forward
avery effort to please their patrons.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

The banking house of the National
Bank of Smyrna together with the
residence of the pre- sident, Mr.. W. H.
Janney, is being made attractive
under tine painters brush.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Remember that Cummings the pho
tographer, is at his gallery in the post
office building every Wednesday. An
excellent opportunity for the people Of
Smyrna to get the best finish at most
popular prices.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

If you are IN doubt buy your winter
suit and overcoat at Edw. G.. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Large frying oysters for sale by John
Caldwell, Mt. Vernon street, for one
cent apiece, fresh daily. Families
supplied with oysters, 80 and 80 cents
q quart. Restaurant attached.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

rom an
|or you
actions
: made
d free.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

Choice timothy seed at J.B. Cooper
Smyrna times., 1902-11-05

The Kings Daughters are noted for
their bountifui 25 cent suppers; go and
see for yourself, Thursday evening,
November 9Th.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
AFTER THE MOROS
Captain Pershing Finds Forts OF
Rebelious Filipinos
MEETS SLIGHT RESISTANCE
Marches Right my Heart Of Rebel
Country-Seyen ~Strongholds Cap
tured and Twenty-Five ~ Enemy
Kiiled-Other News

A Manila. Sept. %. dispatch says:
Up to Sunday the force commanded by
Capt. John Pershing Of the Fifteenth
infantry. operating against the Moros
in the island of Mindanao. had met
with slight resistance in the Macin
country and had captured seven forts,
killed twenty-five and wounded twenty
Moros. There were no American
casualties.
Captain Pershig's courier reached
Brigadier General Samuel :. Sumner
at Camp Wears today. The captain
reported that he first moved on Goan-
an. where the troops took three forts.
They then pushed IN to Baynboa and
captured two forts. From there the
column proceeded to Sanir and cap
tured W more forts. From Pantnan
to Sanir, In the country dominated by
the sultans of Cali and Butig and the
two sultans of Macin. the column was
frequently fired upon. Captain PERISH
ing communicated with the Macin sui
tans. but they refused to recognize the
Americans and remained obstinate.
When the courier departed Captain
Pershing had planned to attack Macin
today. Macin is situated a short dis
lance from Sanir. where the troops
rested.
General Sumner has forwarded addi-
t!onal rations to Captain Pershing, ,
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
stuck man Gnes DAILY

Morris Mcdonald. a young stockman
en- route from his home in Dunning.
Blaine county. to South Omaha with a
carload of cattle, left the train at Lin
coln at an early hour Monday morn
ing to escape the torments OF the de-
mons of imagery. He is detained at
the police station awaiting examina-
ton by the commissioners of insanity.
Mcdonald had twenty-s!X head OF cat
tie aboard a Burlington stock train
and was accompanied by relatives.
While coming in from Dunning he be-
gan to show symptoms of mental de-
rangement and when the train stopped
he jumped off and disappeared in the
yards. His friends at u c notified the
police to look out for him. He was
easily found, as he appeared to Oflcer
David and inquired for some place to
sleep. The obliging officer readily fur-
nished him one in the woman's ward
at the station.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
THEY KILLED HIM
Officers Shoot Down Olsen, the
Omaha Murdere
DIDN'T TAKE ANY CHANCES
when Fugitive Pulled Gun the Omccrs
Fired u NoIicy. Bringing Him Down
identified by n Citzen-He
Murdered His sweetheart

A Bancroft. Neb., Sept. 90. dispatch
says: Peter Olsen. of Omaha. who
shot and killed his sweetheart. Mary
Petersen. al her home on the evening
of September 8. resisted capture near
this place and was killed by the Off
GERS. His body was brought to town
and identified by Peter Johnson, who
had known him. Constable Couple and
a posse did the shooting.
The fugitive arrived at Bancroft on
Saturday night and remained over
night at the Park hotel. Sunday morn
ing he went to a barber shop to get
shaved. and while near the postoGlcc
was seen by u. II. Fletcher. jr.. who
had seen him a year ago at the home
of Peter Johnson. fletcher drove to
Johnson's home and told him Of Oh
sens presence in Bancroft. Mr.. John
son came to town and impaired the in
formation to Constable Coppie. who
organized a posse to search for the
man.
In the meantime the fugitive had
left town on foot. He was reported on
the way to Fender. The officers fol-
lowed and overlook him three miles
from Bancroft. They halted. concealed
themselves, and demanded Olgen's sur
render. The man was then about
seventy-five yards away.
Instead of obeying the order to
throw up his hands. he pulled out Il
revolver. Several shots rang out and
Olsen fell with a bullet through the
body. Only one ball struck him. 1t
entered near the navel and passed
through the body. When the officers
came up to him his hand still clutched
the revolver. The weapon had only
n cartridge in il. which had been
snapped several times. Only IL rents
was found on his person. The body
was brought to this place and identi-
fled by Peter Johnson. 1t answered
the description sent out from Omaha
even to the clothes. a scar on the face
and a scar on the body caused by a
surgical operation for appendicitis.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
FALLS TO HIS DEATH
John Guerin. Elevator hoy. Plungss tn
bottom of shaft

John Guerin. Elevator hoy. Plunges to
bottom of shaft
John Guerin, a lad of fourteen years.
who has been employed in the mail
order department at Herpolsheimer's
for some time past. had longed to
change his employment and take
charge of the elevator. His ambition
was grati1ed Saturday morning, Sept.
goth. when he was allowed to exchange
places with the youth who has been
running the elevator. 1t was a fate
ful change for Guerin. for Saturday
evening at about 1928 he met his death
by a fall of twenty-five feet through
the elevator shaft.
Several physicians who were called
to attend Guerin testified that death
was due to a fracture of the right
side of the skull. The lad fell from the
second floor to the basement. He did
not regain consciousness after the ac-
cident and died about four hours and
a hair after he had been removed from
the shaft. None OF his limbs were
broken. and the only injury discovered
by the physicians was the depression
Just behind the right ear.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
Dream Didn't Come True

An Aberdeen, o.. dispatch says:
Having failed to receive any manifes-
tations that the account of this
wicked world was to come IN for final
settlement Miss Nettie Campbell OF
this place has had her faith in dreams
rudely shattered. though the shatter-
ing process did not jar her nearly so
much as would have been the case had
her dreams come true. On Friday
night, January Sd, Miss Campbell
dreamed that the world would be en-
tirely consumed by fire September 20.
Miss Campbell at that time did not
think much of the dream. but she
dreamed the same thing ove again on
the succeeding Saturday. Sunday and
Monday nights. the repetition caused
no little comment and the passing or
the day without dire catastrophe re-
suited in a feeling OF relief in some
circles and particularly among the col
ored population.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
Pioneer Citizen Of Lincoln Found Dead
In His He'd

Sleeping as peacefully as though in
the bloom OF youth, S. J. DObsOn. for
thirty-one years a citizen of Lincoln,
Neb.. was found in his bed by Mrs.
Dobson. cold in death. He had been
~lifeless for seven or eight hours, car
ried away by heart failure.
Mr.. Dobson had been ailing for some
time. Several months ago he n
suited a physician. complaining of
shortness of breath. He was an in
veterate cigar smoker and the doctor
told him he must ease of this luxury,
He quit at once. and entirely. and this
may have had something to do with
his serious condition.
He had been considerably worse for
the past few days. but Friday seemed
much improved. When he retired he
was feeling better than at any time In
the last half year, and his sudden de-
mise vas that much more OF a shock
to his family. relatives and friends.
Mr.. Dobson was siXty-one years OF
| age. and a veteran Of the civil war
having served in a Wisconsin regi'
| ment. For a number of years previous
| to his death he was a dealer In hides
at 920 II street.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
WANT TROOPS WITHDRAWN
President Palma Thinks Cuba Can Care
for Itself

The government of the United
States is to- be required to terminate
the last vestige of its authority in
cuba. The war department has been
advised formally by the department
of state that President Estrada Palma
has notified Minister Squires that he
desires the American troops remaining
in Cuba to be withdrawn.
The state department does not un-
dertake to pass on this request. but
transmits ii to Secretary Root. hold
ing that the problem presented is pure
~ a military IL involving the COM
potency Of the new Cuban government
to TAXI over and care for the coast de-
lenses now in American hands. and
thus make sure that the country is not
exposed. without n military protec-
ton, to a possible foreign enemy.
1t is a matter that could not be hasti-
ly decided. and it may be discussed
with President Roosevelt while the
secretary is in the west.
At present there are eight companies
of coast artillery in Cuba.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
GROWTH OF KANSAS BANKS
Nearly u Million Dollars Increase In
capitalization

shpitbilIhIiO
A Topeka. Kan. Sept. 81. dispatch
says: The reports showing the condi-
ton of the state and private banks Of
Kansas at the close of business Sep
TENDER .. 1902. have been compiled by
the bank commissioner. These are
the reports that will be used in the
forthcoming biennial report of the
commissioner. They show the follow
ing totals:
capitalization. S7.415. 100: surplus and
profit account. s3.2S7, 17S.2S: the sur
plus and profits less the expense are
equal to 40 per cent of the capital in
vested: cash and sight exchange. $l6.-
S15, 452.SS: this is almost ~ per cent
of the deposits. which at that date ag-
gregate $40,O 59, 29O.97: the total loans
for the year were $50. 96l .O95. 20.
A comparison Of these figures with
the totals from the Kansas bank re-
ports September |. 1900. Is interesting.
Then the total capitalization was &c.
Glib 200. the total surplus and profits
1887, 1868. the total deposits s3l $685.
632. %. the total cash and sight eX-
change. SIG. los, 595.07. the total loans.
$21 .S12, 1875. Sc.
On September I. 1900, there were 1888
banks reporting. while on September
9 Of this year there were 462. Since
September |, 1900, eleven private
banks have incorporated; three banks,
Dexter, La Cygne and Wathena. have
been closed by this department; ff-
teen state and private banks have
natiOnalized. ten state and private
banks have liquidated voluntarily
One hundred and fifteen banks have
been instituted by the department,
since September /. 1900. Since the
last call, June 16. 1902. there has beer
an increase in the deposits of the stat,
and private banks of almost one ant
one-half million dollars.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
FREE G SCHOOLS
state superintendent Fowler Approves y
List of Twenty-SiN

List of Twenty-SiN
The free high school or adjunct dis
trict law has carried in eight counties
in the state and as a result State
Superintendent w. X. Fowler has APP
proved twenty-six high schools as
meeting the requirements of the law.
In June. 1891. the proposition to estab-
lish adjunct districts was submitted
to the legal voters of the various dis
triCts. The proposition was not gen.
orally understood and II vas defeated
in every county in the state with the
exception of Douglas. Last June
seven other counties adopted the pro-
visions of the law. The law provides
for the submission of a proposition to
constitute all of the territory of each
county outside the high school dis
tricts as AN Independent taxing dis
trict, to he known as the adjunct dis
triCt of the county. The adjunct dis
trict would be organized solely that a
tax not to exceed two mills on the
dollar of assessed valuation might be
legally levied and collected. for the
purpose OF paying the tuition Of the
graduates of the rural or common
schools at the nearest approved high
o'IIOOI III lut 'Oully Inv dbJuu'' ulo-
trict has no officers: it builds nj
schoolhouses; II votes no bonds.
In the counties where the adjunct
district has been established. the fol-
lowing high schools have been ap-
proved by the state superintendent as
meeting the requirements of the law:
Antelope county: Neigh, Oakdale,
Elgin.
Cass: Plattsmouth. Weeping Water,
Elmwood. Louisville.
Cherry: Valentine.
Douglas: Omaha. South Omaha,
Florence. Waterloo. Valley. Elkhorn.
jefferson: Fairbury.
Knox: Creighton. Bloomfield, Wau5a,
Niobrara, Nerdigree.
Madison: Norfolk. Madison. Tilden,
Battle Creek. Newman Grove.
SCOTS BLUM: Gering.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-09-26
Mitchell on the strike

President Mitchell of the mine work
ers Monday morning said he would
have no conference with the operators
or their representatives that day. The
strike conditions, he said, remain the
same as they We're four months ago.
Mitchell admitted there are many
cases of restitution in the mine fields
and that some OF the miners are on
the verge of starvation, but these
cases, he said are being rapidly attend
ed to. Contributions are coming in
from many sources and the miners
will be able to hold out Indemnity,
said Mitchell.
will you compromise the striker
was asked.
Il do not care to say"
will you see Morgan in this city
and Governor Stone on your wGy Ia
Wilkesbarre today"
Il will not"