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Smyrna times., 1902-04-23

Personal. Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. McCon-
aughy spent Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. McConaughy.- Miss
es Sue and Virginia Baynard have
been visiting relatives in Wilmington
and Philadelphia for the past week.
Mr.. Albert Brown, wife and little
son spent Sunday in Clayton. Mrs.
John Harris has returned from a visit
with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Satter-
field of Wilmington miss Sue Fer
guson of Camden, N. j., has been
spending few days with Miss EVELYN
HOlliday.-Miss Annie Moore of Kirk
wood, has returned home after three
weeks visit with Mrs. HI. Wright of
near town. Miss Jennie Vaughn spent
Sunday with her parents near town.
Miss Mollie Patterson of Wilmington.
has. been spending the past week with
Miss Alice Mills.-Mr. Abel Jones of
New York, and Mr.. William Clark of
Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.. Richard
=. Marim.-Conference has returned
Rev. II. l.. Schlinke to Clayton, it is
very gratifying to all the members of
his congregation. Miss Helen Gilpin
of Elkton, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Denney. Last evening Mr..
and Mrs. Denney entertained the Clay
ton Whist Clnb. Mrs. @. @. Mahoney
is visiting her mo ofher in PhiladeIphia.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23

Mr.. John H. Short, of Clayton, aged
81 years, died Thursday morning after
a lingering illness. Mr.. Short was
visiting his son near Le1psic, at the
time of his death, which was the re-
suit of stroke of paralysis. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon
at his late residence in Clayton; inter
ment being made in Glenwood Gene
terry, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23
THE MARKETS.
GRAIN.

Colored Teachers Exam J9Sd
An examination will "a be Conv,
Dover on Saturday, May ht the atte
sons wishing to teach in 'no =,
schools of Kent County. r
J. Z. CAIRO
Smyrna times., 1902-04-23

1000 pieces Ladies Cambria and
Muslin underwear, on end floor,
marked at prices lower than you
can make them. The styles are
perfect.
White bedspreads, table linens,
napkins, muslins. blankets, ready
made sheets, pillows, bolster cases
in large variety and at correct
prices.
so Ladies Paragan Frame I'm
brellas at CSC, worth SI.o. I'M
so Ladies' Paragon Frame I'M
brellas at csc worth S1.25.
30 Ladies' Paragon Frame I'm.
brellas at 81. 4S worth SIC
The entire stock of Carpets and
Mattings of both stores are here
and are being offered at unheard OF
prices. Some special offerings IN
mating remnants.
Coats, Capes and Tailor-made
Suits at half prices.
IS Children's S coats at 81 IS down
from $500 to $500.
Our delivery wagons will call tor
and deliver goods to all parts ct
Smyrna, Clayton and Smyrna Land
ing,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14

Nature has just one pigment on her
palette with which she produces all
the marvellous tints of beauty, and
that one pigment in the blood. The
shell like pink beneath the finger nails,
the declicate rose of the check, the
cherry ripeness of the lips, the irrides-
cent brillance of the eyes are all produc
ed by the blood. just as the perman
ence of beautiful painting will de-
pend upon the purity of the colors with
which it is painted, SO the permanence
of beauty depends on the purity of the
blood. Paint, powder and cosmetics
won't avail to preserve beauty. Beauty
begins in the blood. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is a true
beautifer, because it provides for
nature that pure blood with which
alone she can paint The use of this
medicine will cleanse the skin, heigh-
ten the complexion, brighten the eyes,
and give to face and form that radiance
of health which is the greatest charm
of beauty. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei.
lets are very effective in rldding the
system OF clogging residum, which &C.
cumulates with constipated habit.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
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Queer Story.

John Clews, brother of Henry Clews,
the banker, invited few of his Stock
Exchange friends to drink Of his health
last week it being the forty-sixth an
niversary of his birth. As soon as bis
account at the cashiers desk had been
settled his friends noticed a sudden
change come over his countenance.
He appeared greatly excited. On de-
manding an explanation Mr.. Clews
called their attention to small i've
cent piece of silver that bad just been
handed him as part of his change. On
one side there was stamped John
Clews, 1862 "This piece of silver,''
said Mr.. Clews, has been floating
around the country with my name
stamped on it for forty-slx years. My
father, who is now dead. started it in
to circulation on the day I was born,
and no money can buy that piece"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
JOHN S. WISE AND
THE PRESIDENT

The New York Times offered prizes
for the best original short anedotes Of
real life. 1t awards first prize to this
story of John 8. Wise:
Ex-Congressman John 8. Wise. of
Virginia. now of this city, is warm
personal friend of President Roosevelt.
Being in Washington few years ago
he visited the White House, and was
promptly accorded an, interview. In
the course If the conversation the Pre-
sident is said to have suddenly re-
marked:
Now, John, you are very 0bserv
ing man, and known pretty near what
is going on. Tell me what the people
seem to think of my Administrator ?"
"Oh, Mr.. President Mr.. Wise re-
piled, 1.-The opinion seems to be that
you will go down to posterity with
Washington
'ss.-F am delighted to hear that" the
President is said to have answered in
terruptingly as he grasped Mr.. Wises
hand and shook it heartily. But as he
released his hold Mr.. Wise continued;
but whether it will be with George
or Booker T. 1 am not prepared to
say"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
Thacker-- r--Gibboney.

Speaking of the marriage at Wythe-
vile on Thursday evening last the
Lynchburg News correspondent says:
St, Johns church was the scene of a
beautiful marriage this evening when
Mr.. Samuel Leondias Thacker, of
Staunton, led to the altar Miss Bette
Kelly Gibboney, of Misplace.
The church was beautifully decorat.
ed. and at 7:3O o'clock the vested choir
entered the-church singing the we'd
ding march from ''Lohengrin. The
bridesmaid and matrons of honor were
attired in white organdie and pink rib
bons, carrying bouquets of lovely pink
carnations The first to entert the
church was Mrs. John William Kava-
naugh, eldest sister of the brid.; two
ushers, Mrs. Edward Hill Proffitt, two
ushers, Mrs. Ira Jacob Rhodes, two
ushers; then came the bridesmaid,
Miss Camilla Beatrice Gibboney, fol
lowed by Miss Blanche Gibboney, maid
of honor Little Anuie and Lucie
Kavanaugh, flower girls, Immediately
preceded the bride The stately and
handsome bride, gowned in white
panne crepe de chene. trimmed with
duchess point lace, and veil caught
with orange bios SONS, entered on tn he
arm of her father. Mr.. James Madison
Gibboney, and WASH at the altar by
the groom and his best man, Mr.. Irwin
Wine, of Harrisonburg. The ceremony
was impressivey performed by the rec
tor, Rev. III. P. Logan, d. D.
Leaving the church the bride and
groom were followed by the attendants
in the following order: Mrs. Blanche
Gibboney with Mr.. Irwin Wine, Miss
Beatrice Gibboney with Mr.
7. T. Showalter, of Roanoke. Mrs.
with Mr.. Garland Sexton,
Mrs. Proffitt with MI. Henry Simmar-
man Gibboney, Mrs. Rhodes with Mr..
E. lee Trinkle.
In the marriage of Miss Gibboney,
loses one of it's most attrac
tive. and deservedly popular young
aides. She was one of the most effici-
snt teachers of the Wytheville graded
school, and the large number of costly
and beautiful presents testify to her
great popularity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s'sss:s's sssss ss: ., Zn7z2Z.
Guilty..

Maude-Oaskell thinks he is a regu-
lar lady-killer.
Esther-I shouldn't wonder. l had
to talk with him last evening, and l
really thought should die, be wearied
me sO.-Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
Heavy Sleet Scares Cattle.

Last week several of our farmers
throughout the county had new ex-
perience with their cattle. The heavy
sleet that covered the ground made a
great noise when the cattle walked
over it and as the noise continued as
they moved, some herds were worked
up to the poiut of stampeding and
broke through fences in their mad rush
to get away from the unusual sound.
Mr.. John Trimble's S cattle were fright
ened in this way and In rushing down
a steep hill one of them was badly
hurt. Mr.. James Fleisher's herd broke
through the fences on wild run and
it Was with diff ;ulty he qnisted them.
In the Doe Hill neighborhood there
were several lots that broke through
the meadow fences and ran to the
mountain -Higland Recorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
A Prudent Pars0n.

A we'll. known minister. in small
but select congregation not far from
Boston, received an invitation to a
swell supper to be given by one OF the
wealthy members of his church. The
supper was so very swell that the
dominic found himself surrounded by
dress suits and extremely fashiona BILE
evening toilets.
When he got home. most naturally
the first thing his wife said to him was !:
Thomas. what did the ladies have
on ?''
81 don't know, my dear? he repli
ed: Il didn't get under the table. y
Boston Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14

How Are Your KIdneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills Sam.
Pile free. Add Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
The Forest Reserves of the United
States.

The National Forest Reserves of the
United States now cover an area of
nearly Al million acres, the first re-
serve, that of 100000 acres in the
Yellowstone National Park, being set
aside by executive decree in 1891. These
reserves do not preclude the cutting
of the timber upon them but insure it's
scientific management so that it is
harvested with view to future cut
6ings, and what is most important,
that the tracts be kept intact as wood
lands All the Forest Reserves are
situated in mountain regions and on
great watersheds where, by their Gov.
ering and protection of the soil, they
act as natural storage reservoirs re-
gulating the flow of the streams which
rise among them, and to large extent
preventing violent and disastrous
freshets.
With the exception of the Black Hills
Reservation of 1,211, $50 acres, estab.
lished in 1897, all the forest reserves of
the country are west of the Rocky
Mountains, where water for irrigation
is most needed and Its protection alb
solutely necessary. More of the re-
serves are in California than in any
other state. nearly all of the California
reserves being created at the request
of the people of that state, who
had before their eyes many examples
of the evil effects of forest denudation
in the Sierras.
One of the secondary bnt important
effects of these forests upon the water
sheds is their filtering action, by which
the amount of sediment which would
otherwise be washed into the streams
| is held from them. In these days of
| large storage reservoirs which must
| more and more become the feature of
successful irrigation enterprises, free
| dom from silt and sediment in the
streams is of the utmost Importance,
as has been repeatedly shown in inves
LEGATIONS of the Geological Survey.
1t is impossible to foresee, much less
to estimate, the national developments
especially through agriculture and ir-
| rigation, which these forest reserves
will assist in bringing about, or to cal.
culate the great increase in population
property values and business activities
destined in time to result from them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
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no permanent relief.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-02-14
Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery of
recent years is the positive remedy
for constipation. Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. ,Genu-
inc tablets stamped C. C. C. Never
sold in bulk. Druggists, Ioc.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

among them. Among the negroes who congregate in the larger centers of population aliases are very common, and there are really but very few ne groes who do not assume a name of some sort. Frequently it is descriptive of some physical or other peculiarity, but sometimes it is a matter of acci- dent, being the result of jest or some thing of that sort.
 Coming back to the creole names te which l have ref rred, I cannot find any good reason, or reason of any sort, fer that matter. for their existence. As a rule, they are made up of creole sounds with rather delicate regard for euphony. Many of them are facinat- ingly soft and musical. Here for in stance, are the names of negro women I have known on some of the planta- tiCns in southern Louisiana: Soune5 Tounon, Cher. Cite, Bobit, Bella, SogO and Grigo, while I have known men who toiled in the field, black, ugly, awkward fellows. who answered to the names Sacata, Pito, Faloute, Chinon, Papoute, Cheree and so on. In some of these names there is just a sugges- tion of Spanish, and some of them, no doubt, owe their origin to sounds pc culiar to the French tongue. The mean ing of these names I do not know, but they are pretty and euphonious. if prop erly pronounced. I suppose this is why they have been selected, for the negro, you know, has an awfully keen ear for the harmonies. New Orleans Times Democrat.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
POSTAL CLERKS ASSOCIATION
Delegate Wartman of Phoenix Moves
 to Les Angeles.

C. ". Wartman, wife and child, left on this mornings S. F, P. &s P. train for Los Angeles, which will be their home hereafter Though MT. Wartman has been here but little during tho last two years he has always called PhOe- nix his home. As many of his friends know he is in the employ of the gov ernment in the capacity of postal clerk, and is now assigned to the run between Los Angeles and Albuquerque. He has been east since September en- toying a vacation. till his return here a few days ago. During his visit east, which included several of the eastern states and Canada, he attended the national convention of postal clerks. which was held in Buffalo, being one of the three delegates from the eighth division.
 The postal clerks society is organized on the same general scheme as the government postal service. There is local association in each division of the postal service, these divisional as sOciations sending delegates, of which there are D, to the national convention. The eighth division comprises an the states and territories west of the Rocky mountains including Alaska. The membership of the association is about 10000, 90 each delegate to the national convention represents nearly 200 postal clerks.
 Though Mir. Wartman's home will hereafter be in Los Angeles he still feels an interest in Phoenix and will retain his residence property here.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
CAMPAIGN ESTIMATES
Furnished by the Republican Territo-
 prial Committee.

The republican territorial committees
 has given out an estimate of the cam
 paign situation in this territory It is
 not made in spirit of vain glory but at the request of the Fl Paso Herald. which applied to the committees of both | parties for statements as to the situa- tion. The Republican statement is as follows:
 Phoenix. Ariz., Oct. 25, 1902 Editor, the Fl Paso Herald Fl Paso, Tex: You ask for a frank, conserva- tive statement of political conditions in the present campaign now in pro-
 gress in Arizona from a republican standpoint. In answering your query, first, let it be stated that Arizona has
 been in the past a recognized demo- cratic stronghold, that the democratic majority the past congressional cleo tion wherein Hon. Marcus A. Smith was elected delegate to congress was 1000 votes even.
 The opposite facts must also be writ ten. First, in the years past the nom ination of a republican delegate was practically a mere form of party or ganization; second, that republican sentiment has been slowly increasing, and by the most conservative judgment possible to exercise it must be said re- publican sentiment has increased very rapidly the past two years.
 The republican mana cement claims a republican victory this year for the following reasons: First, because of the democratic platform. it's principal blanks having been defeated in the near past by democratic legislatures. Second. We believe that every intelli- gent citizen in Arizona is aware that the election of a republican delegate means much more to the territory, as it will show the territory to be in sym pathy with congress and with the na- tional administration.
 To give you an estimate of the result is almost impossible. In a new coun- try men think and vote for themselves. Again heavy Mexican vote is always an unknown quantity.
 A poll of the vote in the territory is an impOssibility. In the states where the political organizations are retained all of the time and where the voters are old and well-known citizens. de- ductiOn is safe. from a CCreful poll. In a new country men are independent and resent as personal any inquiry as to how they are going to vote. Again l the movement of population and the | general fuctuation is rapid and quick | thus rendering poll impossible.
 The republican territorial committee l can state that republican organization | was never so perfect in Arizona as iu the present campaign. Such enthusi- astic work in the party and by the
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

party was never known; again, it is the first time in the history of the party in Arizona that it has been devoid of factions, friction and dissension. The system of work between the territorial and county committees is absolute and in enc accord. The campaign is abso- lutely one of cleanliness and one of hard work.
 Arizona has thirteen counties. Of these thirteen, judging from the most conservative basis at hand possible to estimate from. the republican terri tOrial committee feels at the present time that it has offset the democratic ma jority of 1000 in the last congress siOnal campaign, and at the present time claims heavy republican majorities in seven out of the thirteen counties. The committee will agree to a stand off in three counties and are prepared to concede the democratic nominee 750 majority in the three remaining coun- ties. We do not believe he can attain this majority in the three counties un- derstood, but are prepared to, and then have 450 votes remaining to ward against any other unlooked-for major ity.
 Besides the causes above mentioned which makes any estimate almost inn possible, there is also the fact that the registration in the territory this year is largely increased over what it was two years ago. Combining this with and admitting all these facts and an- swerinG your question to tEe best of cur ability according to the means within our power from which to make a conservative estimate, we believe the republican nominee, Hon. R. F.. Mol- rison, will win by some little excess over and above 250 majority.
 Respectfully,
 W. F. NICHOLS, Chairman.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
MELLIFLUoUs CREOLE NAMES

Some of the prettiest names i have ever known are found among the ne groes who live on plantations in Louis iana,' said an old citizen, "and where they get them and what they mean are questions which I am not prepared to answer. They are creole names, CT are made up Of creole sounds, but so far as I know they have no meaning whatever. even in the patois spoken by a large element of the Louisiana population. Negroes who speak the English language in the dialect pecu- liar to the black man in the south are noted for simplicity in naming their children, and some of them-frequently the ugliest and most repulsive members imaginable-wear the prettiest and most poetic names known .. in history. Mary and Ruth being very common
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

Mrs. Aylwin's hair dressing parlor, II So. Center, Cotton block, upstairs.
 Phoenix Trunk Factory for trunks
 s. l.. Easter!ing has opened new un- dertaking parlors at 44-46 r. Adams, corner First Tel. 291
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
THE FOUR SELFRIDGES.

The death of Rear-Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge at ninety-eight years breaks interest in one of the pet pie lures of the navy. You may find copies of this picture hanging in the ward room country of several cruisers and battleships. It represents the four gen erations of Selfridges that were in the service up to October 15-Thomas O., ST. rear-admiral; Thomas O., jr., rear admiral; James R., commander, and Duncan l., naval cadet. Sir Henry Kcppel admiral of the British navy, is ninety-thr years old. and Sir Bras mus Ommanney is lightweight.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
A DESPERATE VILLAIN.

Reverend Visitor-"My friend, don't you intend to live straight, respecta- ble life when you regain your freedom?'
 Jim Hcusebreaker-"Yes. sir; I'm gO- ing to become a politician.-Philadel- phia Inquirer.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
STUCK IN HIS THROAT.

A minister, a man of prayer, Who stubbed his toe against a chayCr While hunting matches in the dark, Was strangled by the choice remark He'd like to say but didn't dayer.
 Philadelphia Press.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
ATTENTION. VOTERS.

ATTENTION, VOTERS!
 Vote for William Neissl, the socialist candidate for delegate to congress, who favors giving all workers the full pro duct of their toil The socialists of Phoenix by J. D. Martin.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

Strictly high-grade guns for rent. High grade, med1um-grade and cheap grade guns for sale. Fresh Selby factory loaded shells. Our own hand loaded shells. Gun Repairing.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

You get good work at right prices from Feekings The Tailor. Your old suit cleaned and pressed like new. T. West Adams street
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
FOR SALE.

To satisfy mortgage, small frame house and three lots in Collins Addi- tion, near Phoenix Park. Address T. U. L.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27
FANCY C.JODM

Paffea and reeds for Indian baskets stamping for burnt wor,< 2 speciality. Mrs. w w. Hill South Second street.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

Bernard Pos. 135 West Monroe. ex- pert foreign piano tuner. Tunes twice yearly for $500.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

1T it is true that corporations have no souls there will probably be no flu turc punishment for the trust mag mates.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-27

An Atchinson woman talks so contin- uously that when she has a caller, peo- pie in the next room think she is read- ing aloud.