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mistakes these are often funnier than
perfectly mysterious performance.
Novelty Admired.

Short dresses and wide collars are not
supposed to accompany critical discrim!na-
tons; still, as a matter of fact, youthful
taste is more often guided by the eye than
the palate, and any dish which appears at
all novel or uncommon looking is highly
appreciated. Creams served in lemon shells
a dainty of this nature. Orange jelly
in orange baskets, little cakes iced to rep
resent dominos are attractive and lemon
ade served in little cups and drunk through
straws is really quite exciting.
These suggestions cover only few OF
the things which go to make UP the merry
child's party, but If some OF them are car
red out together with the following recipes
they may prove helps to the mothers who
dread PARTIES:
Orange jelly in orange baskets-One pint
half pound of sugar, one lemon, six Euicy
oranges. Cook the gelatin, previously soak
ed in little cold water, the sugar, the thin
ly grated rind of one orange and the lemon
together in saucepan until the gelatin is
dissolved. Then add the juice of the or
anges and the lemon bring to boiling point
and strain through jelly bag. Prepare the
orange baskets and take great care in
sccoping out the pulp.
Domino cake-Make a sponge cake and
bake it in large, shallow tins, only filling
these enough to make the cake about half
inch thick when cooked. When 1t is cool ice
the cake with white icing. Allow this to
set, when with a sharp knife cut Ii into
small oblongs about three inches long by,
one and half wide. Melt little chocolate
and with small paint brush paint spots to
represent dominos.
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III YOUR Trouble

is a chronic or a blood dis
order, microbes cause it.
Pidyourself of these germs,
and the disease goes with
them. This explains why
a jugful of RADAM'S NIL
CROBE KILLER is worth
more i'm practical results
than a whole drug store of
other remedies.
The only rational cure
for Consumption, Bright's
Disease, Rheumatism, Ca
tarrHa, Cancer and all
chronic or blood disorders.
lit strikes at the cause. You
drink lit.
Free Book. 12l Prince ST., New York, or
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figure at the 'front.'
Color is rampant with the new materials,
and band borders in brilliant tints are to
appear even upon black gowns. These are
rarely over three inches wide, and one ac-
companying box dress of black yelling
was less than half inch in width. The
painted models which go with these gown
patterns show how the bands are to be
used.
Muslins and Challies.
New challies and muslins are self-bor-
dered. which seems a dainty solving Of a
knotty problem, as these Powered and spot
ted textures were always difficult to trim.
The borders initiate. with their detached
bouquets and garlands OF small flowers, the
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designs of the Louis ribbons. and some are
SO nearly like Them in silky finish as to
deceive the eye. Since flounces ere fash
ionable and with such edges to border them
a muslin frock Is no longer problem.
Spring hats In many Instances reveal an
increase in flatness some Of the shapes
topping the head without sign of crown.
novel material employed by milliners
for made hats combines straw web with
lace. One bewidering chapeau was of
white lace, with the straw portion in the
cool greenish-grays of lichen. Green and
white berries filled out the huge turban at
the Sides and the whole look of the struc-
ture was cool and sylvan.
Many large summer hats are seen with
transparent lace or tulle brims and crowns
of closely massed flowers or leaves, for the
ornaments of the wood nymph are still
much employed. A garden party car
riage hat of simple loneliness was of pearl
white tulle, gathered meagerly over a large
wire frame. White velvet grapes, with
green satin leaves, composed the trimmings,
the fruit and foliage lying all over the
shape with fetching carelessness.
MARY DEAN.
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Something New for Evening Gowns.

Black or white painted chiffon is one of
the newest and most attractive of the
spring evening fabrics. It usually comes
painted in blossoms and foliage, but num-
Der of the conventionaiized designs and
nondescript effects are lovely.
Probably the prettiest Of all is the MORE
chiffon, which is seen in dainty colorings
of green, pink and blue.
When an evening gown is trimmed with
inset medallions nothing Is more becoming
than to have a band of the same trimming
mounted on velvet. black or colored, and
worn as dog collar around the throat
1t has the effect of jeweled necklace
when worn on q swan-like neck.
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Two New Motor Wells.

The newest motor veil comes in the gutse
Of chiffon mousseline spotted over with
small black velvet medallions, while to az
ford stability and strength, as well as add
ing to the general charm Of aspect, comes a
hemstitched border at the lower edge and
ends, In cream. biscuit or any Of the fash
ionab!e shades this is most alluringly be-
coming veil. In close rivalry, however,
follows a chiffon mousseline overlaid with
black spider web net, its long ends ar
ranged to cross over at the back and tie
in front, these being elegantly finished
with black chantilly lace applique.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
PASTOR CHANDLER LOSES HIS FATHER.
aged Man Dies atMlIItOwn, on Saturday After.
noon, After 90 Years of Active Life

Rev. Albert Chandler, pastor of
Smyrna Circuit, received the sad in.
telllgence on Saturday evening of the
death OF his father, Mr.. Abram Chand-
Ter of MilltOwn, near Stanton. Della
ware, who had nearly lived to the ripe
old age of a hundred years. His
death was due to general debility.
The deceased had spent nearly all his
life at milling and at one time early in
his business career, was a miller on
the Brandywine near Wilmington.
when quantities of grain were shipped
by vessels from Smyrna to be ground.
Most OF his life, however, has been spent
at Milltown where he owned and con-
Quoted prosperous milling business.
Mr.. Chandler was born of Quaker
parentage, and it was not until he had
reached manhood that on hearing a
Methodist preacher one day, he de-
cided to change his course of life and
was converted and became a faithful
aud consistent Methodist. He was |
one of the building committee of the |
old Port Deposit, Md, M. E. Church,
which did good service until the new
Tome Memorial NJ. E. Church was
built.
The deceased is survived by nine
of which Rev. Albert Chand-
Ter of this town is the youngest.
Funeral services were held at his late
residence in Mllltown yesterday after
noon at one o'clock, interment at Will
and Brandywine Cemetery at
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
MRS. JOHN DONOVAN PASSES AWAY
was Daughter of Mr. Joseph GOldsborouos
Near Town, and Died in Wilmington.

After lingering illness of consump-
ton, Mrs. Annie Goldsborough Don
ovan, wife of Mr.. John Donovan. Of
Wilmington, died in that CITY FRIDAY
The deceased was a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Goldsborough. near
town, and held the respect and esteem
OF all who knew her. She had been
married twelve years and. is survival
by her husband and three children.
Funeral services took place at her late
residence in Wilmington yesterday
morning and her remains were brouebt
down on the noon train to SMYRNA.
After short services at Asbury ME-.
Church a large number of relatives
and friends followed the cortege to its
last resting place in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Tie Rev. R. X. Steven
son, of Scott NJ E. Church. formerly
pastor of Smyrna Circuit, had charge
Of the services.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
WHOLE no. 2,467.
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI RECEPTION
VIII be Held Tuesday Evening of Commence
ment Week al The Residence of J. OffIev
WinfOrd- Committees Named

AT meeting Of the SMYRNA Hiob
9cnooI Alumni Association at the
nome of Miss Gertrude Smith on
friday evening last, Mise Anna Reu
beckett was elected President of the
ASSOCIATION, vice Mrs. Clarence PRETTY.
man resigned. The other officers are
Miss Gertrude Smith, vice-president
). Otfiey Winford, secretary: Trma
Lewis treasurer Mr.. J. Oflev Win
1ord offered his residence and lawn or
Delaware street for the annual alumni
reception which was unauimonslv
accepted. This reception, which il
always an Interesting feature of the
commencement week program. prom
lSeS to be as enjoyable as ever. and
with this end in view the FOLLOWING
committees of arrangement have been
appointed to make all prepartione.
hetreshment Committee ~ Mrs. Clar-
ence Prettyman, Miss Edith Beck
Decoration - Mr.. Gilbert Faries
Chairman, Mr.. W. G. ANTHONY. Mr.
j. X. Jefferson, Miss Muriel Jannev
MISS Edna EwelI, Miss Eba Wilds
Miss Lizzie Ball, Miss Irma Lewis
Miss Mary LeFevre; Dining Room
Commlttee-Miss Florence TAYLOR.
Chairman, Miss Clara Spruance. Miss
Helen Lewis, Miss Beulah Hazel, Miss
Marion Start, Miss Irma Lewis. Miss
Edith Start, Miss Gertrude Bell. Miss
DAISY Sutton, Miss Emma Stevenson.
Introducing Committee - Miss Eba
WlIds, Mrs. w. G.. Roe, Miss Helen
Waters, Miss Clara Hazel.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
TWO NEW BOATS AT SMYRNA LANDING.
The ''COIambia" Belonging to c. W. Clark and
the cambridge" of Prices Factory

There is some interest at Smyrpa
Landing over the arrival of two new
boats, prettily fitted out for summers
use. The Columbia" a pretty nap-
tina launch, arrived some davs aoo
and is the property of Charles ".
CLARK who, as seen by advertisement
elsewhere, will ply daily trip between
Smyrna Landing and Woodland
Beach to connect with the Thomas
Clyde. He will also cater to private
parties and moonlight excursions. The
other boat is the Cambridge, " a fine
schooner which arrived late last night
She will be used in connection with
the Phosphate Factory of L. M. Price
Inc schooner which was at Whining
ton undergoing some neat improve
ments, came with a cargo of fiftv
TONS OF phosphate for the factory. and
as soon as unloaded will return TO
Wilmington for another cargo. Both
crafts have the prospect of a bnsv
season ahead of them.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
DEATH OF A wELL-KNOwN ODD FELLOW
John N. Ross of Wyoming, a Past Graudmss-
ter Euds his Life Friday Morning

John NJ. Ross, Al years old, past
grandmaster of Odd-Fellows of Della.
ware, shot himself in the head at his
home in Wyoming at l O'Clock FRIDAY
morning, dying almost instantly.
Mrs. Ross, awakened bv the shot
jumped from her bed and called to her
husband, thinking burglars had enter
ed the house. Not receiving a reply
-ttrom her hush. sfsS1 49, - =
and lighted ramp and saw MIN w, {
on the opposite side of the bed in a
pool OF blood. Thinking he had been
shot by an intruder, she turned him
over when a revolver, with one barrel
empty, told the tale he had commit
ted suicide. She immediately gave
the alarm and citizens promptly re-
sponded. Mr.. Ross was well-to-do
financially. He was a past grand mas
Ter OF the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows of Delaware, an officer of the
camden Lodge of Odd Fellows. a
member of Union Lodge, A. F. and
A. NJ, of Dover and member Of the
Dover COnclave of the Improved Or
der of Heptasophs.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
PLEASANT EPwORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL
"e' At residence OF Mrs. Clarence Prettyman
monday Evening and Instead of Lawn
Aiialr the Social Was Held Indoors

The lawn fete of Asburv NJ r
Onufch EpwOrth League which has
Oeen once postponed on account of
rain came off at the home of Mrs
Olarence Prettyman Monday EVENING
WIN no better weather results. It
ralned nearly the whole evening and
"hat was to have been a lawn affair
was quickly changed to an indoor
gathering. The weather kept MANY at
nome and the attendance was com.
parltlvely small. However. a pleasant
evening was spent by those present
Inc guests were welcomed bv Mrs
ffettyman, hostess, and Mrs. Annie
Irlce, Miss Anna Middleton, Miss
Anna Beckett aud Mrs. Walter W.
hyhson. Some excellent music was
furnished by Asbury Sunday School
orchestra. The most novel feature of
the program was the report of the
ulHerent members as to how thew earn
eu dollar for the League. Secretary
baynard Fowler called the roll and
as each one responded, he or she gave
an ltemized account of their earnings
ana passed over the dollar. Some of
the reports were very AMUSING One
man was given ten cents by his wife
TO stop talking and another was given
money for pulling up weeds in his
nelghbor's yard. Some of the renorts
were cleverly given in verse. The
League received $4,000 Monday even.
ing and many more are yet to hand in
Ihelr earnings. Refreshments were !
served during the course of the even
ing.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
NEW BOOKS FOR SMYRNA LIBRARY.
institution is Growing In Popularity and Since
reorganization Subscriptions Have Doubled

0lhce It's reorganization, the Smvr-
ia Library Association has about
doubled its subscription list and is
growing continually in popularity.
Miss Anna d. Hough, the competent
librarian, has charge of the library
ana has 1t opened regularly on Tues
day and Friday evenings. Besides
many valuable books of reference tha
Association has entered into an ar.
rangement with the Book Lovers I'll.
Orary to have the latest and most nm.
to-date works of fiction here as soon
after published as possible. This is a
great convenience and is a department
that IS being much patronized. The
following list will give an idea of the
character OF the recent books which
nave been put on the shelves of the
library:
Gabriel DOlliver," Joel Chandler
Harris; The Confessions of a Wife "
Mary Adams; "BIack Rock" Ralph
Conner; 'The Green Flag" A. Conan
Il
Doyle; "The Adventures of Francois. "
D Weir Mitchell; 'The Man that |
corrupted" Hadleburg; "Other Sto-
ries, Mark Twain; "Oliver Crom-
well, Theo. Roosevelt; "From the
Land OF the Shamrock, - Barlow; "The
Nomance of Gilbert Holmes" " Kirk
nan; "My Strangest Case Boothbv:
Marietta, Maid of Venice" NJ. Craw-
ord; The Captain of the Gray Horse
Troop" ''The Mississippi Bubble"
emerson Hough; Castle Cranev-
row." McCutcheon; "My Life in
lany States and Foreign Lands"
len. Francis Train; Cecilia, Marion
"Lizette, - Marshall; ''Loy-
y Mary, " Alice Hagon Rice; Down
he Orinoco in Canoe, Triana; ''The {
outherners," Brady; "Cliveden," ,
-enyon West; Lady Roses Daugh.
'r, Mrs. H. Ward :
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
MISS HELEN S. BISHOP IS DEAD
Victim OF the DastardIy Assault Dies From
the Effects of Her Severe Wounds.

Surrounded by sorrOwing relatives.
Miss Helen S. Bishop, daughter of the
Rev. E. A. Bishop, D. D., superinten-
dent of the Ferris Industrial School
Wilmington, who was the victim of
the dastardly assault on Monday, died
at the home of her father at 8. 30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. At the time Of
her death, George White, the negro
who has been arrested on the charge
OF assaulting the young woman. was
on his way to the workhouse and
must have been within sight of the
place where the assault was committed.
when the young woman died. Great
indignation has been caused bv the
awful crime and as the police and de-
tectives get farther in the case the
gravity OF the crime becomes more
horrible. Evidence strongly points to
White as the perpetrator of the deed.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
SMYRNA SHOULD TAKE TIMELY WARNING
verdict against Chesapeake City a Plea For
Better Pavements and Side Walks.

The jury in the case of Mrs. Agnes
Emmons against the commissioners of
Chesapeake City, Nd, gave her a YER
dict OF $4,000 as damages for injuries
received in fall caused by a defect in
the pavements. That town raises only
$1,000 for all expenses, and this verdict
VIII impose heavy burden on the
taxpayers. 1t will no doubt serve as
warning to other town fathers. 1t is
said that some of the jury were fayora-
BILE to giving her an annuity but the
court could not permit such a verdict.
Smyrna has a number of very bad
pavements and the street committee
should see to it that they are put in
good condition.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
IRON BRIDGES CONDITION
INTERESTS LEVY COURTS
COMMITTEE FROM BOTH COUNTIES MAKE
TRIP TO FLEMlNGS LANDING
Levy COurtman Merritt N. WiIlitts of New
UaS'le Met President Baggs and A. r.
Benson of Kent In Smyrna on MONDAY

President Baggs and Levy Court-
man A. R. Benson of Kent Comfy
and Levy COurtman Merritt n. vii
llts OF New Castle County, met in
Smyrna on Monday and were drive n
tc the Iron Bridge for the purpose of
inspecting it. This important draw
bridge connecting the two counties at
flemlng's Landing is in unsatisfactory
condition and the bridge tender has
much difficulty in working the draw
The Levy Courtmen visited this place
to see what could be done The bridra
Is now on iron piIing and it seems to
be the opinion of some of the commit
tee that this will have to be taken ont
ana stone substituted. 1t was deemad
advisable to have an expert enolnaar
make an inspection before any repair
ing was done. 1t is hardly probable
that the bridge will be disturbed nm
til some time in the fall. after tbe
fruit season is over.
The dredge Ponder" is still NJ
work repairing the marsh road lead
ing to Woodland Beach. The section
from the old creek to Woodland is
about completed and the machine is
now at work on that section from the
creek to the mainland From present
indications there is yet three weeks
more Of work. The wet spell of the
last few weeks has interfered some
what with the work, and even shonld
the dredges get done by the first week
IN July 1t will be some time before
the road is leveled and in shape to be
driven over. This being the case. it
will not avail much for Woodland
Beach this year. The season will
nearly be over before the road can be
used, but then there are naptba
launches and other means of convey
ances to carry those who wish to spend |
a day there. By ar0th season it !,
hoped that the road wiz be hard and |
strong and the old DelawSre Raw ro-
sort restored to its former popularity
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
GRADUATES WILL RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
commencement Week Opens SUNDAY With -.
'aeualaureate Sermon by Rev. G. Valerie
u''reath-cOmmencement Exercises

lASIAISES.
I'M announcement Week, always an
enjoyable occasion with onr yonnu -
people, will begin Sunday with tl,e
oacealaureate sermon to be nreaobn9 'n9
" 1'' refers church by the Rev a
"'0Ile Ullreath. The class with prin
GiPal Burdette and Vice-Prinoi1,
Layne will occupy seats in a bod~ pa, a.
'ne 'front.' pews of the church 90 fal
I2"s' Misses Lillian Speakman Mon
rorA' Eva Foxwell, Ethel RotbwaIi
Eulu Robinson, Messrs. Bavnar5
Nv po|ler, >. Norman Taylor, william
80 80 Oy' Harry Garrison. Monday even
ins the Glass Day program will bo
rendered II, at the Smyrna Opera Honse
WATKINS Orchestra will furnish mnsio
ana IN addition to this there will ba =
piano duet entitled Die Ttaheroriu
IN Algier" by Misses Lillian Sneak
man and. Eva Foxwell, and niano
aolo by Miss Elizabeth Collins Tbo
presidents address will be delivered
Dy Mr. Baynard Fowler. Miss T,nIn
I.oolnson will be the Glass Historian,
MISS Eva FOxwell the Glass Pronbot
MISS Ethel Rothwell, the Class Poot
D. Norman Taylor, the Glass GrowIer
"nu marry 5. Garrison the Glass Sta.
tStlclan. Miss Lillian Speakmon will
make the Presentation address Tbo
passing of the class mantle to tbo;r
successors ., will be done by Miss Nav
1ork and Miss Julia Weldon will no
Ine Mlddler Respondent. The axar.
clSes Will close with the class SONG
"iter which a banquet will take place
at the residence of Mr.. J.Norman Tav-
lor. Tuesday evening the animal
alumni Reception will take place Of
the residence of Mr.. J. Ofley Wlpford
on Delaware street.
The commencement exercises mill
AXE place at the Opera House We'd
lesday evening. Watkins Orchestra
VIII furnish music. The ESSAYS will
)e lnterspersed with some excalIor+
lome talent music. There will be 3
'horus, "Over the Fields of Glover ,,
~ the school children, under the di-
ectlon OF Mr.. ". 0. Hoffecker. Miss
nary Roberts will give solo, an in
trumental selection will be given bv
Hiss Grace Lloyd and Miss Bertha
rice, Miss Helen E. Waters will sine
solo, and duet, GA Night in Venice
MI be sung by Messrs. J.E. Hoffecker
nd l.. NJ. Price. There will be nine
ssays rendered as follows. "Robert
:. Lee, with valedictory, Mr.. A.
aynard Fowler; "Oratory,o with =
'lutatory, Mr.. J. Norman Tavlor. 6
of Aim, Miss Lulu Rob :
lson; Natures Noblemen," Miss u
va Q. Foxwell; "On the Threshold E,
Life" Miss Lillian Speakmap. =
Above the Falls" Miss Ethel G. p
othwell; Success, Miss Nav A. G
ork; Modern Inventions" Mr. q
AIRY S. Garrison; Progress of Ed s
'ation," Mr.. William Kirby. Prin- Il
pal Burdette will deliver the diplo- n,
as. er
Smyrna times., 1903-06-17
SMYRNA COUNCIL DELAYS
MAKING COAL CONTRACT
WILL MAKE A TRIAL TEST OF CAR LOAD
Op ARGYLE BEFORE ASKING FOR BIDS.
SUBJECT Considered Along With Other Things
al Meeting of Town Council Friday Even
ing-Streets May Receive Attention

SS'S way Receive Attention
1he Smyrna Town Council held its
regular session Last Friday evening
ana transacted very little business out
sue OF passing a few bills. In the
matter of making a coal contract for
'He ensuing year, it was decided to
make a trial test of car load of Ar
Syle coal before asking for bids. The
council has already made test of sew
eFai grades from different colleries and
ior 'hls reason the giving out of the
coal contract has been considerobIv
"eiayed. Some of the members
wanted to settle the matter FRIDAY
evening for fear that the unsettled
cohultlon of things at the mines
might cause the prices to 90 biobar
and the town would be forced TO nav
Tue advance. Not fearing trouble. if
was decided on motion of CounciIman
otockly to make trial test of car
load OF Argyle. There was more or
less discussion over the condition of
our streets and pavements. President
ROBINSON on behalf of some citizens
made complaint of the condition of
the alley back of South street and he.
tween Delaware and Union streets
Coal ashes and debris has been niIed
IN more or less quantities there. cans.
ing considerable nuisance. The chair.
man OF the Street Committee was di-
rected to notify Alderman Grow to an.
force the ordinance regulating same
Inc Street Committee NAV soon oo
over the town and see what is needed |
III the way of repairing our public
thoroughfares and pavements. With
the AID OF oyster shells and crushed !
stone the holes and hollows will ba
nlled IN and general grading oivan
TO the streets. This subject will re.
ceiVe the consideration of the Commit.
tee as soon as the weather conditions
permit. A number of miserable navo-
ments and sidewalks have been
brought to the attention of the Conn
'll' and property owners will he
lotlfied to relay or repair same in dua
course of time.
Chairman Reynolds of the special
committee appointed to look into the
natter OF purchasing a summer uni
orm Tor Policeman Turner, stated
nat the committee had ordered one |
mich would be delivered shortly. The
olioWlng bills were read and allowed !
laynes, Jones and Cadbury. S5.4O: !
;. B. y W. R.R. freight. s144 az: {
+eorge W. Bailey, coal, SIPS. SO; W. l
: Hoffecker, insurance, S38. .38; F. H. S
tewart & Co., S11.93; Columbia c
Lamp Co., $40. 90; Smyr- ri
transportation Company, coal. "
'S6'99; National Bank of SMYRNA, L
100; Smyrna cal, advertising, r
'3.l5; Total, $6SO.72. Alderman m
row submitted his report showing g
at $14.OO had been received in fo
lenses and fines for the month of Il
ay. y