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Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
The Manufacture of Pins.

In 1775 a prize was given to the
colonist of Carolina who produced
the first native pins and needles. Dur
ing the war Of 1912, when, owing to
restrictions upon commerce, the price
of pins rose to the enormous sum OF
81 per paper, the manufacture was
actually started in the United States,
but does not seem to have met with
success, as the enterprise was soon
abandoned. The industry was not fair
ly started in this country until the
year 1886.
The early pins in this country, as IN
England, were made with globular
heads of fine twisted wire, made sep
arately, and secured to the shank by
compression from a falling block and
die. These old pins had the misfor-
tune of often parting with their heads
1t was to overcome this difficulty that
the attention of early inventors was
directed. The solid headed pin. II
common use today, took the place oi
the old form about 1910.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
cnn1hn,t ..Ixihn Him.

'Have you known what it is to be an
orphan?" asks one of the characters in
the "Pirates Of Penzance," and anoth-
er replies. "Often." The similarity be-
tween the two words causes almost a
page Of good Gilbertian fun. 1t would
have been otherwise if either of the
characters had happened to be an av.
erage London boy.
The tale is told of a London boy on
his country holiday who was asked by
a carter to hold one of his horses
(which 'orseT' asked the lad. "Th'
off 'un." said the driver. "Horphan.'
said the boy. "How dye think Fl
knows which of ems a horphan
earn. you don't kid me-" And tina
closed the incident.-London News.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
The Same Old Story.

J. A. Kelley relates an experience
similar to that which has happened IN
every neighborhood in the United
States aud has been told and re-told
by thousands of others. He says:
"Last summer 1 had an attack of dys-
entery and purchased bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which 1 used according to
directions and with entirely satisfac-
tory results. The trouble was con-
troIled much quicker than former at
attacks when l used other remedies. "
Mr.. Kelley is a well known citizen OF
Henderson, N. G. For sale by Cliff
ton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
Throwing THE LAsso.
The Manner In which the ROPE
Handled by an Expert.

Handled by an Expert.
"a mistaken impression prevalls III
the mind of the public in regard 10 the
manner i'm which a lasso is handleu'
savs an expert. "The idea that the loop
Is always swung around the head De
fore making a cast, especially Wneh
+be roner is on foot, is erroneous. NO
man of experience ever makes cast
in +his fashion from the ground III
nroctical work. There are several rea-
sons why he does not. One of them Is
that the movement is likely to trlghteh
the stock. especially horses; announcer
that he may have to wait some mill
utas befOre a favorable opportunity
occurs for making a cast. lie knows
that better results are obtained by
holding the rope as unobtrusively as
possible, even keeping 1t conceaieu
from the object of capture.
"On the contrary, however, wneh
mounted and in pursuit it is absoIutely
necessary to swing the loop over anu
around the head, for the cast must De
made with the greatest possible torce
in order to overcome not only the LOT
ward movement of the pursued, Du'
also the action of the wind should tha'
chance to be against you.
"As to the manner of casting som'
.ropers' cast with a quick, jerky move
ment of the hand, seeming to use tn
arm very little and the body not at all
Others employ body, arm and hano
Both methods are effective when pei
fected by practice"
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

The building operations of the coun-
try during the last year involved an
expenditure of $s, 900, 600, 900, gain of
one billion over those of the year pre-
vious. The value of clay products,
mostly brick and tile, were $110, ,211,-
5s7, a gain of $13, 800. 242 over the year
1900. The gain and increase in the
brick industry is unprecedented, there
having been a billion more made in
1901 than in 1900, whilst the price adj
vanced from $5.4O to $5.66 per thou
sand.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

Two new corporations have ben
formed out of the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railway, one to be
known as the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific. of Iowa, with $125, 900, 900 stock
and S75, 900, 900 bonds, and the other
the Rock Island Company, of New
Jersey, with an authorized capital Of
$3.50, 900, 900. The Rock Island Com
pany is to become the ultimate owner
of the present system through a com
pIicated interchange of securities.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
ont nf Prnnnrtinn.

Benham-I try to believe the Bible.
but find that story Of the ten virgins.
five of whom were wise and five fool
ish, a little perplexing.
Mrs. Benham - What's the matter
with that?
Benham-Judging from the women
have known. the proportion of foolish
ones was altogether too small.-New
York Times.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
NEWS Of THE DELAWARE
AND MARYLAND PENINSULA
INTERESTINuITEMS CLEANED FROM STATE
AND EASTERN SHORE PAPERS.

| LocaI Happenings Of the Different Towns Of
the Peninsula and the Rural Districts,
Personal, Social and Otherwise.
Indications point to fine rail and
reed bird season about Wilmington.
William Hollis, of Bridgeville, has
raised 148 tomatoes on single vine.
Trustees of the Delaware State Hos
pital at Farnhurst have decided to
erect building for the treatment OF
tuberculosis.
Miss Juanite Balderston has receiv-
ed the gold medal offered by W. Fl.
Cannon to the Seaford Public School
pupil making the highest average
during the year.
Three masked highwaymen at Folly |
Woods, near Wilmington, stopped A.
g. Heck, who was driving to his New
port home, but he whipped up his
horse and escaped.
Next Thursday will be "Big Thurs
day" at Bowers Beach, great outing
for the country people of the lower
counties of Delaware and for the
neighboring towns of Maryland.
Colonel Jared A. Smith, in charge
of the river improvements about
Wilmington, has received author
ity to proceed with the work on
the Mispillion River, near Milford.
The Wilmington & Chester Traction
Company has offered a reward of 500
for conviction of persons who attempt
ed to wreck one of their cars near
Wilmington on Sunday night.
Mrs. Mary Wainwright, rs years
old, of Princess Anne, Md, was fonnd
dead in her bed yesterday morning al
the home of her son, Rev. L. G. Vain
wright. in Lewes, where she was visit
g ing.
/ While Mrs. Sarah Burns, of No. 4O'
Market street, Wilmington, attempted
to cross in front of moving train a
i Edge Moor, she fell, but was dragged
o from death by a trainmsn. he
Q shoulder was broken.
During the severe wind and raj
strom which passed over this vicinit
, , late Thursday evening, two parties i
the Delaware Bay, near Bowers Beac
had a thrilling experience fighting wit
the waves and the wind. Lewis Danf
ker. a vaudeville performer atBower'i
1T and Edwin Goss, a messenger, left tn
D. beach in the afternoon for row
l. kits Hammock, which although 1t
lie in sight of the beach, proved a goo
le four-hour row to the boys. They lie
IT, the Hammock to return just IL
e. storm broke upon the bay, and IL
cottagers at once became alarmed ov
the boys peril. Proprietor Bllde
w bach of the Bowers Beach Hotel, Sc
et out searching party, who looked
k along the bay shore, and securil
IT'S boats searched around in the bay
pt night, but could not find any trace
es- the boys. They returned to Bowet
at this morning. however, having soug
nd shelter in an unused barn along t
shore.
The other party was composed
tor Lawrence Smith, Danaer's partn
ves and two girls. The storm caught tn
ON while sailing on the bay and th
Der struggled against the elements a
n had almost given up hope bef'
,er. Smith succeeded in landing the b
has about 10 O'Clock. The girls were b.
nm hysterical from the experience.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
As if 1t Were Possible.

Claribel-I wonder what that crea-
ture meant?
Laurie-What creature?
Claribel-Why, Tentworth, of course.
When l told him everybody said | was
improving in my singing, he said ne
was delighted to hear it. The ideal
Stray Stories.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
A Yachting Dress.

Two Dover boys, Edward 7. Heite
and Thomas CLARK, have about COM
pleted a 2O-foot launch which they are
preparing to give a trial upon the st.
Jones River. The motive power is
supplied by an engine Of Heite's own
construction. Craftsmen declare that
the boat ought to show good speed.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

Chief Engineer Melville will not be
retired on account of h is age, but will
be retained in active service because
of his ability and great experience.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
SHORT. SHARP AND SNAPPY.
Pithy Sayings From Our Popular Wash
ingtOn Correspondent.

The Department of Agriculture re-
ports that 26O, 900 acres of land are de-
voted to the cultivation of the sugar
beet.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

Three deaths from bubonic plague
occurred in San Franslsco during
July, and constituted the only cases
in the conntry.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

The War Department has just intro
duced a new code for the transmission
of intelligence. 1t is said to be easier
to read and harder to steal than the
old one.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
BEAUTIFUL MIDSUMMER
DISPLAYS OF MILLINERY
REVIEW OF THE LATEST NEWPORT
FASHIONS BY LUCY GARTER.
Emerald Green Takes Position as a Millinery
Color Handsome Gowns Worn at Gar.
den Parties.-SmalI Accessories.

Bellevue Avenue during the after
noon is the chosen time for a display
of fine millinery and in this depart
ment, an on-looker can see beautiful
hats of Tuscan, chrysanthemum, satin
or Neapolitan straw, trimmed with
chiffon or tulle that united preferably
with garlands of apple blossoms or
small roses, are truly fairy like.
Some Neapolitans are in two shades OF
one color or in white and black. Hats
in delicate shade of green, are very
stylish and these are trimmed with
green leaves and white flowers, to
which are sometimes added pale green
and white ribbon.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

A crusade against lynching is about
to be inaugurated byprominent South
ern gentlemen without regards to poll
tics. 1t is believed an incalculable
amount of injury is being done by the
frequent lynchings occurring in diff
ferent sections of an otherwise de-
lightful country to live in.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

A house is being constructed in
Washington, D. c., by Mr.. Thomas
G. Walsh which will be the largest
private house in the city and one OF
the largest in the country. 1t will
cost 100000.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

The Commissioner General of Immi-
grafton has instructed his officers to
treat citizens of Porto Rico and the
Philippines precisely as they would
foreigners when presenting themselves
for entry into the country. They
must pay head tax, and be examined
to see if they should be excluded or
admitted.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
HOODS JdrSdpdrILLa

Acts with the most direct. beneficial eiiecs
on the kidneys. It contains the best ana
safest substances for correcting and toning
these organs.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

An action to restrain J. P. Morgan
& Co., and the United States Steel
Corporation from retiring 5000, O,OOO,-
600 of preferred stock and issuing the
same amount of bonds in its place has
been brought before Vice-Chancellor
Emory, of Newark, N. j., who has
given counsel for defendants until
August 6, to file afidavits.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

In order that China may be better
able to pay the indemnity she owes
this and other countries her duties on
imports have been reduced to ~ per
cent. and her exports to y per cent,
abolishing the liken tax. A CONNER
cial treaty endorsing this action has
been negotiated with the British Com
missioners, to which the United States
has assented.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

The Government, through the Navy
Department, has been trying to get
recruits for the navy among the strik-
ers in the coal fields, but their efforts
have been unrewarded and the attempt
abandoned. 1t. J. P. ]. Ryan es-
tablished the recruiting stations at
Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Danville and
other points.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

A new religious sect, with its chief
doctrine that there should be no more
''color line' on earth than there is
in heaven, is finding votaries and ad-
herents in Georgia. Among the cere-
monies are feet-washing and "holy
kiss" The cult is called "The In
visible Church"
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

Rear Admiral Henry G. Taylor,
Chief of the Bureau of Navigation OF
the Navy Department, says that while
the allowance of enlistments for the
Navy is now but $4,000, 10000 will
soon be needed to man the new ships
to be constructed.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
A Garden Party Gown


recentIy worn by New York belle, is
of creamy lace over pale green silk and
in keeping, we're gloves, parasol and
belt. The hat was pale green Neapol-
itan straw trimmed with green leaves,
white roses and plume to match, with
a choux of creamy lace. A dress of
acru linen batiste, trimmed with orna-
mental embroidery and guipure lace in
stripes. is made over silk to match the
embroidery and the dress fabric,
being sufficient in itself. Another
Gown worn by visitor from Philadel-
mia is in a Dolly Warden silk show
inc satin stripes. The skirt is finished
bv a wide founce of moussellne and
ths waist is confined by girdle of pale
mink satin, pink being the leading
color in the dress. A fichu of moussel
inc edged by frills, crossed the front
of the corsage in surplice style and thu
ends at the back, passing under thu
belt. reach the bottom of the skirt
Elbow sleeves finished by mousselin'
frills.
A Yachting Dress.
Ia in white linen trimmed with band
Of the same, which also head tn
aounee. The waist is a combinatio
Of ofblouse and jacket and opens over
shirt waist of blue silk laid in plaiti
Small gilt buttons appear on the ski
bands and on the bands which conne'
slashings in the jacket.
LUCY CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

1t is reported that desertions have
occurred from the U. s. s. Mayhower,
recently used as the Presidents yacht,
on account of bad food, etc., but the
Navy Department authorized the fol-
lowing statement: ''No desertions
have occurred from the Mayhower, but
other ships are not so fortunate
Men have deserted, and the number
has steadily grown, and the depart
ment has gone into the interior to gel
recruits. The department is doing
everything in its power to make thu
service attractive; is providing ed
ditional ratings and increased pay
and new and palatable ration ha
been supplied.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
DrGggedsDOWn
Feeling

In the loins.
Nervousness, unrefreshing sleep, despon-
dency.
It Is time you were doing something.
The kidneys were anciently called the
reins-in your case they are holding the
reins and driving YOU into serious trouble.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
Black chantilIy Lace.

ends at the back of hats, are noticeable
and black lace in general, is frequent
" placed as an Offset to bright red
poppies or geraniums. A mOdicum Of
hats also show in finish, an entire
bird, wings or quilts in either pure
white or black, set in the centre OF
light floral garlands. Hats made OF
crowns of linen batiste and brims OF
chrysanthemum straw, are seen and
utility examples show a batiste scarf
edged with heavier linen and adorned
by applique disks of black velvet
Emerald green has evidently taken
position as millinery color and th'
same striking hue is noticeable II
belts, collars, parasols, wells or gloves
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

October 1. is the date fixed for the
formal opening and dedication of the
Washington Public Library, better
known as the Carnegie Library. This
gift from Mr.. Carnegie, as is well
known. is for the benefit of every citi-
zen Of the United States, and the
greatest of earthly givers, who repudi
ates the title of philanthIopist, will
be present at the dedication.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
Elbow Sleeves

have induced a demand for bracelets
and monogram finishing in gold. jet,
beading, steel or silver flagree are
placed on pins, dog collars, chatelelns,
belts or parasols. Cassolettes, sug-
gestive of the olden time pouncet
boxes, are also one of the latest con.
7zEiter fe,,~ summer use. These charm.
ing ornaments are made in fancy shapes
and usually of silver, though many
are seen in enamel. They are gener-
aIIy attached to the chatelaine, placed
in the lady's bag or held in the hand
and are likewise sometimes carried In
a gentleman's vest pocket. The daln-
tv little trinkets Just mentioned, have
small holes through which some frag-
rant scent is exhaled from an absorbent
mad placed within and scented with
the favorite perfume of the wearer.
Murray & Lanman's Florida water Is
greatly in demand for use in this way
because of its reviving delicacy and
permanency. An attractive cassolett'
Is simulated silver heart, having
three tiny piercings; others are richly
enameled in feur de lis, acorn or othe
shapes and some in the latter ar
closed and must be opened to impair
fragrance. Cassolettes for gentlemen
use are fiat, without means of attach
ment and circular.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13

The Agricultural Department has
received the gratifying information
that the largest tree in the world
stands upon Government property in
the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 1t was
measured six feet from the ground and
found to be 154 feet, 8 inches in cir
cumference. and, consequently, 81
feet in diameter. It was discovered
by party of hunters recently, and
immediate steps will be taken to SEQ
that it's life is spared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-27
DEATH OF MIR. CARTER
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN PASSED
 AWAY AT CHISHOLM.
He Had Lived in Montgomery Throughout His Life and Had Large Circle of Friends.
 Funeral Thursday.

After an illness covering several weeks, during which time he was a patient suf- ferer. death came to Mir. Eugene S. Car ter, at his home in Chisholm, on the Lower Wetumpka road, at 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The death of Mir. Carter was not unex- pected .and when the end came his de- voted wife and children. his brother and sisters. his nieces and nephews were at his bedside
 Mir Carter was a native of Montgomery and lived all of the years of his life in this county. He was born in Montgomery JaI uary '. 1853, and was consequently in the fiftieth year of his age His father. the late David H. Carter, who died in January, 1890, was fo many years a highly esteemed citizen of Montgomery
 In Montgomery MT. Carter was edu- cated and in Montgomery he began his business career. He was proud of his native city and its people were his friends, it's best interest subject of his most earnest consideration.
 He and his older brother, Mir. John C. Carter, grew into manhood together as inseparable companions They became business partners. They shared jointly their sorrows. The joy of one was the joy of the other. The devotion between the two brothers was of the kind that ex- cites the admiration of the world. It was the marvel of their friends.
 The grief of the older brother at the death yesterday of the younger brother was as unspeakable as 1t is indescrib- able.
 January F, 1892, Mir. Eugene Carter mar ried Miss Emmie Stovall of Thomson, Ga, and to them seven children were born, five of whom are living. The oldest, John c. Carter. Jr.. is nine years of age.
 About five years ago Mir. Carter removed his family from the old Carter home st cad on Monroe Street to his country place. three miles beyond the city, on the Lower Wetunpka road. Here an open handed hospitality Was dispensed that made the Carter home known and loved throughout the county.
 Mir. Carter and his brother. Mir. J. c. Carter. engaged in truck-farming. fruit growing and kindred interests. M. Eu- gene Carter owned and operated several large gravel pits and for time was in- terested in constructing roads under con- tract for Montgomery County. Many of the smooth driveways of the county which have attracted so much attention, were built under his direction.
 About two years ago MT. Carter was seized with a malady which seriously impaired his health. His was a cheer full disposition, however, and his ener- getic nature would not yield to the rav- ages of disease until two months ago. Then he became bedridden and bore his suffering with fortitude until the end.
 MT. Carter was one of the most popu- lar citizens of the county. This popu- Iarity was attested by the large number of persons who drove out on the Lower Wetumpka road daily during. his illness to enquire of his condition.
 He was loyal and true to his friends. To those who were connected with him by the ties of blood or marriage he waS the personification of devotion.
 The surviving relatives of MT. Carter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-27
SOVEREIGNS
WHO BELIEVE IN MIXING WITH
 THE PEOPLE.
Danish Kings Democracy - The Czar's Ride in a Public Street Car-oscar Patronizes the
 Bus.

London Tit Bits.
 The extravaganza in smart British reg tmcnts is nothing compared with that common in the corresponding branches of the Russian army A Lieutenant in one of these smart Russian regiments was one day seen by some brother officers rtding on a public tram car They were scandalized, and made things so uncom- fortable for the young man that he was on the point of resigning his commission. In some way the facts came to the ear of the Czar, and day or two later he appeared unattended at the mess. He asked that the officers might be called to- gether, and made them d little speech.
 ''Gentlemen. he said, "I hear that to ride in tram car is considered beneath the dignity of an officer in vour regiment. I came down here in one of these despised vehicles, and I am your Colonel. Do you wish me to send in my papers?',
 Many members of the royal families of Europe are extremely democratic in their tastes, and seize opportunities of mixing with their subjects whenever they can. King Christian of Denmark. father of our Queen Alexandra, has often been heard to say that he can get better idea of the opinion of the country on subjects of national importance from half an hour in third smoker than he can from all his ministers in q day.
 In past years, before he reached his present advanced age. he often carried this theory into practice. and the Rigsdag, the Spanish Parliament. found out that It was quite useless to attempt to deceive hlm as to the general trend Of public opinion. Even tocay, in spite Of his great age, the King may sometimes be seen on one of the public trans in the streets oI copenhagen, and he always chats with his neighbors in the most free and unaf- tecteo 1ashlon. The consequence is that