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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11
Uncls Hank in Washineton

We will send the value Of one dol.
lar and ten cents in booklet, con-
tanning twenty-seven pen and ink
photo reduced sketches Of Washing
ton life by mail for ten cents cash
or stamps. Queen Victoria knight
cd Sir John Tenniel for similar ar
tistio work in London. Your editor
has sample Of this.-NUTSHELL
Publishing Company, 1859 Third
Avenue, New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

The proposition TO place seats at
convenient places in town, suggested
in last weeks Press, has received
very favorable comment. All the
matter now needs is for some one to
take the initiative and start the
movement and it will go.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

With congress adjourned and its
members returning to their oonstit.
uents, we will hear yet more explic-
lily what has and what has not been
accomplished by that body during
its session just closed The repub.
licans will set forth what has been
done, aud the democrats will show
what has not been done, but what
would have been done if they only
had been in power. On the whole.
the session has been quite salts
factory one from the republican
standpoint. Some important laws
have been enacted, and other meas
ures have passed one house and are
ready to be taken up Immediately
next winter The principal bills
which have become laws are the
istbmian canal bill, tho Philippines
bill, tue oleo bill, the irrigation bill
ALI new Observation-Disclosures the
usual great appropriation bills, the
reduction of war taxes, aud minor
commendatory measures. Some
bills have met Q regrettable defeat,
bat no congress ever did everything
that was hoped for it, The showing
made by the republicans is an excel
lent one.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

1t is perfectly natural that when
evidences of prosperity are all about
with factories busy and orders pro.
itable, the workman should want
an increase in his wages-a share of
that prosperity. One of the most
difficult problems comes, however,
when times become less prosperous
Or even hard. A rate of wages has
heen established under prosperous
conditions which the workman
comes TO consider as standard
his worth, his right-and when it
becomes necessary to reduce wages
then come strikes and bitterness
and cries against extortions of cor
porations. The difference between
strikes against the reduction of
wages and those made to secure an
increase in wages is the difference
between hard times and prosperity
Both Carrie Nation and Hon. w.
j. Bryan are to be among the at
fractions at the South Dakota Chau-
tauqua this summer. The manage.
ment is to be congratulated.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11
W0al F0IIow AdyIoa AIIar PalIna Ion d

In recent article a prominent
physician says, 1T is next to impos-
sible for the physician to get his pa
tients to carry out any prescribed
cburse of hygiene or diet to the
smallest extent; he has but one re-
sort left, namely, the drug treat
ment. When medicines are used
for chronic constipation. the most
mild and gentle obtainable, such as
Chamberlain's Stomach g. Liver
Tablets, should be employed. Their
use is not followed by constipation
as they leave the bowels in a natur-
al aud healthy condition. For sale
by A. W Baloh q Son. Matamoras,
all drug and general stores in Pike
county
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

The Minnesota democrats also en-
dorsed the Kansas City platform
There seem TO be a good many wags
left yet in the Bryan end of the
democratic party
A statement of Admiral Dewey $
which has been as beacon light
and a refuge to the onti-imperialists,
in which he said that the Filipinos
were more capable Of self-govern-
meut than the Cubans, has been
rudely denuded Of its sweet potency.
In his testimony the other day the
admiral stated that he did not con
slider either the Fllipinos or tho
Cubans at all fit for self govern
ment. One by one the issuelets
fall
A member Of the Kansas Populist
campaign committee has been "fir
ed" for making the statement that
the republicans would carry the
state by $4,000 majority. The Kan
sas committee evidently does not
believe in being buried before the
grave is dug. Itis certain, too, that
this Populist never could have stud
led under the tutelage Of Hon Jas.
K. Jones.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

Senator 81" sounds significantly
saccharine.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

"The way to gain a good reputa-
ton is to endeavor to be what you
desire to appsar." That is precisely
the manner in which Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy has gained its repu-
tation as a cure for coughs, colds,
Group md whooping cough. Every
bottle that has ever been put out by
the manufacturers has been fully up
to the high standard of excellence
claimed for it. People have found
that it can always be depended upon
for the relief and cure of these all
ments and that it is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by A w.
Balch & Son, Matamoras, all drug
and general stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

The long controversy between the
county Of Monroe aud the srouds-
burg passenger railway company as
to the right Of the latter to use the
bridge over Brodheads creek for
running It's cars has been decided by
Judge Albright in favor Of the de-
fendant company. Electric cars
win now be run.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

A fast bowler ordinarily deliyers a
ball at a pace Of little over so feet
8 second, or about 60 miles an hour,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11

Summer complaint is unusually
prevalent among children this sea
son. A we'll developed case in the
writer's family was cured last week
by the timely use of Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhooa RENE.
dy-one of the best patent medi-
eines manufactured and which is
always kept on hand at the home
of We scribe. This is not intended as
a free puff for the company, who do
not advertise with as, but to benefit
little sufferers who may not be
within easy access of a physician.
No family should be without bot
tie of this medicine in the house, es-
pocially in summer time Lansing
lowa) Journal. For sale by A. w.
Balch & Son, Matamoras, all drug
and general stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-07-11
oTrron, nnows's BUILDING BROAD ST.
Advertising Rates.

One square(eigh lines ,one Insertion 800
Each subsequent insertion 80
Reduced rates, furnished on application,
will be allowed yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
CHURCH sERvICEs.

AsBUR METHODIST EPIsCOPAL-Sunday-P Preach
ing at 1880 A. and 7.30 P NJ. Sunday School
P. NJ. EpwOTth League Prayer Meeting,
7.3O P. N. Prayer Meeting-Wednesdays at 7.30
Pm. Rev. Vaughan S. Collins pastor.
sT PETERS CHURcH.-Rev. G. Valerie Gilreath,
RectOr.-First Sunday, Holy Eucharist, 10 80
a. m; Evening Prayer and Sermon at7% P. NJ.
Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays,
Holy Eucharist, T. = a. NJ; Morning Prayer and
Sermon, l0.15 A. NJ. Evening Prayer and Ser
mon, ~ P. NJ Holy Days-HOly Eucharist,
~ A. NJ. Morning Prayer, l0% A. N. Fridays,
Evening PRAYER and Litany, ~ P. NJ. Sunday
School, 2.l5 p N.
-Sunday-Preaching at 101S A. NJ
and ~ Pm. Sunday School-1115 A. NJ. Prayer
Meeting-Wednesdays at ~ P. M. Rev. J. l..
Estlin, pastor.
PoLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURCH-Servicesev every
other Sunday, by Father WaldIon. Sunday
School Immediately after service.
fMYRNA CIRcUIT.-Preaehing services Friend
ship in the morning, SeversOns in the after
noon. Jermans Chapel and Smyrna Land
Ing alternate Sunday nights at $50. Rev. G.
L. Hardesty, pastor.
0KNTEENIAL METHODIST episcopal (COlored) =
Sunday-Preaching at IL A. NJ. and s P. NJ.
Sunday SCHOOL, P. N. Rev W. G. Dick
ersOn, Pastor
BETHEL 4. NJ. Z. CHURcH-SundA preaching
81 IL a. m, and p. m. Sunday School al
p. m. Christian Endeavor, 615 p. m. Sun
5ay. Praise meeting, at o'clock Wednes
aay evening. Rev. d. w. Wisher, Pastor.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
His Solemn Oath.

A popular comedian tells a story Of
a waiter at a London restaurant who
was sadly given to drink. A party Of
young men determined to reform him,
and one day they read to him an imag-
mary paragraph from a paper relating
a terrible accident in which an inebri-
ate in blowing out a candle was killed
by the fame igniting the alcoholic
fumes of his breath. James pricked
up his ears at this and requested that
the paragraph might be read to him
again, which was done, to the evident
horror of theS poor man. who imme-
diately went in search of a Bible
Returning with this, he expressed a
desire to take a solemn oath upon it,
bemoaned the fact that he had been a
sorry tippler and was bringing himself
to ruin and then swore that never
again so long as he lived would he at
tempt to blow out a candle.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
sECRET SOCIETIES.

AoREINe STAR LODGE, No. 6, I. o. O F.-Meets
every Friday evening, at 7.SO o'clock.
MCDONNELL ENcAMPMENT, No 2,I.O. O.F.-Meets
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month at $50 o'clock.
aARMoNY LODGE, No. 13, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings OF each month,
at7.30 O'Clock.
sMY1-s LODGE, No. 5, l. o. G. T-Meets every
Wednesday evening, at 90 o'clock.
SMYRNA CoSCLAvE, No. As. ORDER OF HEPTAsoPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
at 500 o'clock, at the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No. II, K. G. E--Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing at 7.3O O'Clock.
AIsPAH LODGE, No. I6, A. o. .. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 O'Clock in Odd Eel
lows Hall.
AIzPAH CoNCLAvE, No. 161I, ADHESIVE MoGUL-
LIANs.-Meets the last Monday evening of each
month, at S 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hall
6ENERAL WINFIELD S. HANCOCK POsT, No. 29
g. A. R.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. L.
T. Davis, Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL, No. 26, JR. o. o. A.
M.-Meets at 500 p. m. every Thursday IN
Odd Fellows Hall.
FRANCES E. WILLARD Temple No. S. X. of g. E.
Meets every Tuesday evening at s o'clock, at
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Reverence For the beard.

Former reverence for the beard is
well illustrated by the story told of
Sir Thomas More, who was beheaded
for denying the supremacy of Henry
VIII. His usual cheerfulness did not
fOrsake him even on the scaffold.
Help me up" he said to one standing
by; FOR my coming down let me shift
for myself" AS he laid his head on
the block he begged the eXecutiOner to
wait a moment while he carefully
placed his beard out of reach of the
ak. for, he said. ''it hath not commit
ted treason" which reminds one of the
story of Simon Lord LOvat, who the
day before his execution on Tower
hill bade the operator who shaved him
be cautious not to cut his throat, as
such an accident would cause disap-
pOintment to the gaping crowd on the
mOrrow.-English Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
lie HABIT OF LYING.
Ways In which PrevaricatiOn May
Be Developed.

ways In which PreVaricatiOn May
BE Developed.
How does one become a liar-that is
to say, how does the child discover a
lie and habitually make use of it?
We can admit that at the beginning
there is absolute sincerity. The child
through all its first years neither lies
nor dissimulates. Its sentiments, its
desires, translate themselves into words
and into acts. Its body is the constant
and perfect expression of it's inmOst
being. Such is the starting point-sin-
cerity, absolute transparency.
There is a multitude of little lies
tolerated which we treat as pardon
able. We tell the domestic to say we
are not at home when we are; we COM
pliment people to their faces and crit
icise them when they are gone; we say
we are happy to see some one and di-
rectly after speak of having been an
noyed. No more is necessary. The ex-
ample has been given.
We lie to the child himself. We are
pressed by his many embarrassing
questions and in order to free ourselves
from the embarrassment reply with
what is frequently a falsehood. Some
fine day he discovers the truth, and the
evil is done. The graveSt case is when
the child is taken as an accomplice in a
lie or when his mother tells him.
above ALL do not tell this to your
papa" This is the ruin of all morality.
The third stage is the first encounter
Of the child with society, the first
shock with social life. The child who
tells all he knows, sees and hears, all
that he would better have left unsaid,
is called the 'enfant terrible" His
parents do not tell him to lie, but they
tell him it is not necessary to tell all
he thinks. This is extremely serious.
as it teaches the child that he cannot
show himself as he is. This is the
revelation of the lie obligatory. Above
ALL among his comrades he quickly
learns to dissimulate, because if he is
naive-expresses all his joys, pains, de
sires-they make sport of him. nay,
worse, they abuse his confidence; the
hopes, projects which he has cOnfided
to them he some day sees used against
him.
Thus the impossibility of living with
out lying is revealed to him. Society
excuses certain forms of lying which
are inspired by a feeling of politeness,
mOdesty, shame.
The child becomes a liar because all
the world about him lies. The distinc-
ton between the liar and the man of
sincerity is only relative There are in
reality only two categories-those who
content themselves with the lies exact
ed by social life and those who have
habituated themselves to lying more
than society wishes, to lie because of
some personal interest.
An important cause in the develop
ment of lying in children is the en-
ployment of excessive and ill advised
punishments. The child who becomes
a liar is the one who lives in perpetual
terror of reproaches, humiliation or
strokes. The lie for him is a supreme
resOurce.-Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
At n Quaker wedding.

No clergyman is needed at a Quaker
wedding because the happy principals
perform the ceremony themselves.
This is the formula repeated by the
bridegroom at a recent wedding,
Friends, here in the presence of the
Lord and i'll the divine presence l take
this, my friend, Edith Mary Hanbury
Aggs. to be my wife, promising in the
fear of the Lord and with divine as
sistance to be her faithful and loving
husband" The bride repeated a SINH
lar declaration, the certificate of mar
riage was signed by witnesses, short
addresses from Scriptural texts were
made, prayers were offered, and the
ceremony was ended.-Exchange.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Peach stones.

Peach stones will make a quick, hot
fire and one that will last. One and
a half or two buckets of peach stones
will last as long as a bucket of coal.
One has to be careful not to fill the
stove too full or there viii likely be an
explosion similar to a gasoline explo-
sion. The proper way to keep the fire
going is to put in a shoyelful at time.
Peach stones thrown into a damp Gel
lar" said one who has used them, 'are
said to have peculiar effect on a per-
son. After the stones are in a cellar
for a time gases arise, and the fumes
will go to ones head and give the
same effect as if the distilled prod
Of the peach had been imbibed."-B
timore Sun.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
,Japanese Fans.

Though the Japanese folded fan is a
common object in this country. little
is known of its manufacture. One of
the largest factories is at KiOtO, where
an average of 100000 fans yearly are
turned out. Spain is the principal Gus
toner for the KiOto fans. Italy COM
ing next in importance and then the
United States and Mexico. The fans
are not at all easy to manufacture, as
eight different workmen are required
to make single frame, while before
the fan is finished it has to pass
through the hands of ten people.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Rut Not win the Linz

He had fshed up the stream and
down the stream and used flies, paste,
worms and every other form of bait
that the ingenuity of man could de-
wise, but without result, and as he
wended his way homeward at the
close of the day his temper was high
and his fish basket empty. Still, there
was no occasion to publish the latter
fact to the whole world, so when he
met a friend by the way the following
dialogue ensued:
Been fishing?"
Eyes"
"Had a good days sport?"
Eyes"
what did you catch?"
"The 6:30."-Answers.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Hard on the Father.

A little girl three years old who is
very fond of music has a father who
cannot distinguish one tune from an
other However. she is always urging
him to sing. He was trying his best
to please her with a hymn one day
and fattered himself that he was do
ing very well. Suddenly the little ty-
rant turned upon him and demanded:
why don't you sing, daddy? You're
only making a noise."-New York
Press.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
A VALUABLE PUBLICATION.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 1900 SUM-
MER EXCURSION ROUTE BOOK.

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 1900 SUM-
MER EXCURSION ROUTE BOOK.
On June 1 the Passenger Depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will publish the 1902 edition
of the Summer Excursion Route Book.
This work is designed to provide the
public with descriptive notes of the
principal Summer resorts of Eastern
America, with the best routes for
reaching them, and the rates of fare.
1t contains all the principal seashore
and mountain resorts of the East, and
over seventeen hundred different
routes or combinations of routes.
The book has been compiled with the
greatest care, and altogether is the
most complete and comprehensive
handbook of Summer travel ever Of
fered to the public.
The cover is handsome and striking,
printed in colors, and the book con-
tains several maps, presenting the ex-
act routes over which tickets are sold.
The book is profusely illustrated with
fine half-tone cuts of scenery at the
variou sresorts and along the lines OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
On and after June 1 this very inter-
esting book may be procured at any
Pennsylvania Railroad ticket office al
the nominal price of ten cents, or, upon
application to Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, by mail for twenty
cents.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
RecentIr Acnnired.

Tom-By George, old man, that's a
stunning girl who just bowed to you.
Who Is she?
Jack-My sister.
Tom-Your sisterl Since when?
Jack - Since last night. = Chicago
News
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.
OFFICIALS.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
Pr, sident of COuncil-James C. Robinson.
Secretary of Council-Henry S. Anthony.
Town Treasu-er-Ezekial " Cooper.
Clerk of Council-Samuel J. Reynolds
Alderman-Eugcne Crow.
ChiefOf Police-B. W. Turner
Councilmen: 1st ward, DR.. T. C. Moore; End
Ward. Samuel J. Reynolds: 3rd Ward, Harry B.
6rieves; 4th Ward, Jos. H. Wright; 9th Ward,
& Marriott Fowler; 9th Ward, James c. Robinson
and Henry S. Anthony
Council meets the second and fourth Fridays
I n each month
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Losing the Match

Captain GOlding-Play cricket? Why,
l haven't touched bat or ball since l
was at school.
Harold-But this morning mamma
was telling papa what a good catch
you were!-Punch.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15

A document relating to the sale of
land, dated 1892 and signed by Guy
Fawkes, was recently sold in London
for $5O5.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15

The spoon is very ancient, and many
fine specimens are in existence that
were used by the Egyptians in the sew
enteenth century B. 9.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15

Friends on an airship voyage should
never fall out-Chicago News.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15

The most incompetent people are
those who waste time in criticising the
order of nature. The doers accept
conditions and turn them to account.
Mr.. Kruger is about to publish a
book of memoirs one hundred thou
sand words long. One word from Mr..
Kruger some years ago would have
been Of more value to his people.
The Gar is turning his attention to
improved methods Of agriculture.
Considering the fact that Siberia alone
contains land enough to make the en-
tire United States, with an area equal
to California and Oregon left over,
there seems little likelihood that the
time when the land cannot feed the
population of the world will soon ar
rive.
Uncle Sam has two bad boys who
are engaged in a fight to a finish. They
are hurting the by.standers and when
he asked them to stop they insoIently
told him it was none Of their business.
Your Uncle Samuel is taking off his
slipper and we hope the trusts Of capi-
tai and labor will get all that is coming
to them.
The coal barons call for law. They
declare the miners union is illegal.
Do they forget that their combination
to control the price Of anthracite il
illegal under the common law and
statute? We recall a famous case
where a capitalist by the name of Shy
lock stood upon the law. He got al
he asked for aud more.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Not Keeping Tn.

MT. UpJohn-I Wish you would tell
Kathleen she cooks her steaks too
much.
Mrs. Upjohn-You are three girls
late, John. The name of the present
cook is Mollie.-Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15

Daily. SDaily except Sunday
"a Stops to leave passengers from Wilmington
south of Delmar.
''e Stops to leave passengers from New York
'f'' stops only on notice to conductor OF agent
q" Stops to leave passengers from Middletown
and points ,uth.
o. Stops to take on passengers for Cape Charles
p Stops to leave passengers from points south
OF Dtlmar or take passengers for Wilmington
and points north
son Saturdays arrives at 9 .25 Pr
+Arrives daily except Saturday and Sunday.
NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TRAINs.-Leave
Wilmington S.l3 a. m, 304 400 and .5S p m
weekdays. Leave New Castle $751; 9.53, 1859
m, { Al m week days
Express trains leaving Harrington $40 a. m,
ana arriving at 6.lO p m, weekdays, run
through solid to and from Baltimore, via Porter
and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS.
Leave harrington for Franklin City, and way
stations, 1040 a. m. and 6lt p. m. week days.
Return ing, train leaves Fran kiln CITY 90 a.
m. and 1906 p. m. week days.
Leave franklin City for Chincoteague (via
steamer) 2S m. weekdays. Returning, leave
ChincOteague 4.52 a. m. week days.
Leave Harrington for Georgetown and Lewes
at 1910 g.. m, 6.l4 p. m. weekdays. Return
Returning leave Lewes As a. m, and l.S2 p.
m. weekdays
Leave Harrington for Rehoboth lO.4O m.
and 614 p. m. weekdays: Returning leave RehO
both 5.5S a, m. and l.2O p m.
Rehoboth Special leaves Wilmington S57 p. m.
Saturdays only. Returning, leave RehObOth, 722
a. m. Mondays only
Leave Harrington for Berlin. IO4Oa. m and
6 IA p. m. weekdays. Returning leave Berlin
$50 a.. m. and OF D. m. week days
Leave Clayton for Chestertown and way sta
tions 9.42 a. m. weekdays Returning leave
ChestertOwn $50 a. m. week kdays.
Leave Massey for Chestertown and way sta
tons l0.1 Z a. m. and $50 p m. week days Re-
turning leave Chestertown $50 a. m. 2225 and
2.40 p. m. week days.
Leave Townsend for Centreville and way sta
at 9.23 a. N and sos p. m. week days Re-
turning, leave Centrevile ISL a. m. and 2.45 p.
m, week days
Leave Clayton for Oxford and way stations st
$40 a m. and 522 p. m. Returning leave Ok
ford 6.55 a. M. ana 1.5l p. m. week days.
Leave SeafOrd for Cambridge and interme-
diate stations at 11.l9 a.. m. and 6.52 p. m. week
days. Returning, leave Cambridge at 700 a. m.
and 2.32 D. IA. week days,
CoNNEcrIoNs.-At Porter. with Newark & Della.
ware City Railroad At Townsend with Queen
Anpe's& Kent RAILROAD AtClayton, with Delaware
&Chesapeak ke Railroad and Baltimore Delaware
Bay Railroad At Harrington, with Delaware,
Maryland & Virginia Railroad AtSeato-c To
Cambridge & Seaford Railroad. At Delm b
New York, Philadelphia q Norfolk, Wi I
Pocomoke and Peninsula Railroads.
eDaily except Sunday.
]. B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager.
]. R. WOOD General Passenger Agent.
Smyrna times., 1902-10-15
Philadelphia, Wilmington I Baltimore salraI
DELAWARE DIVISION.

On and after Sept. l, 1902, trains will Iesvo
as follows:
SOUTHWARK.
EXP. Pass. Exp. PassMaii. Mail