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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Other Commissions.

By an act of congress, President Cleve- land was authorized to appoint board of engineers to again examine the pro- nosed routes This board consisted of Colonel ". II. Ludlow, United States en- eineer, M. T. Endicott, civil engineer United States Navy and Alfred Noble, civil engineer. They made thorough ex- animation of the routes and reported the proposed route via Nicaragua feasible, and estimated it's cost at $1SS, 900.
 By subsequent act of congress Presi- dent Mckinley was authorized to appoint what is known as the Nicaragua Canal conmission'' to further examine and re- mort This commission consisted of Ad- miral Walker, Colonel Haines and Pro- fessor Haupt This commission made a thorough and careful examination and aIso reported that the Nicaragua route was feasible.
 The question was then raised that there were other and better routes across the isthmus besides the Nicaragua route, and congress then authorized the President to apDoint what was known as the '1gth- milan Canal Commission" President Me- Kinley appointed as such commission, Rear Admiral John c. Walker. Hon. Samuel Pasco. Alfred Noble, civial en- eineer: O. H. Ernest, United States en-
 
 s. Morrison, civil engineer; Col. Peter C.. Haines, W. H. Burr, civil engineer, and Prof. Emory R. Johnson. They were given s1 ,OO0,OO0 to examine and took two and a half years in making the investi- gation, and then reported in favor of the Nicaragua route in words which I have quoted at the beginning of this letter.
 I might add that no engineer of any repute or any commission appointed by the government has ever reported that the Nicaragua route was not feasible but all have reported that 1t was feasi- ble and desirable.
 In making this statement to you have no desire in any way to antagonze the proposition to build the canal at Pana- ma. I only desire to set forth the fact that the Nicaragua route is undoubtedly feasible and that the gentlemen who undertook the construction of a canal via this route were in no way mislead or deceived regarding the practicability of their scheme. If the Panama route is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Patents have been granted to Thomas J. Bloss of Boaz, milling and key seat cutting machine; Jacob P. Phillips, of Youtley, trace end supporting device.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
MISCELLANEOUS.


 BANKERS, merchants, manufacturing builders, operators lawyers, real estate agents, railroad builders, we want you to know we furnish all high class help without expense to you. National Emp. Agency, 336 Hood bldg.
 CONSTIPATION AND INDIGESTION are bad habits; one bottle of Phospho cures; the most elegant and dainty med icine made. Sold by Adams and Parker. I0-21-wed-1mo.
 CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. jewelry, silverware and clocks on small weekly or monthly pay ments; lowest prices; best quality; goods guaranteed; will call if desired J. Lownsohn. 1921 2nd avenue 7-12-tf SIGNS for sale cheap: suitable Tor real estate ads. Hermitage. 2l6 North goth street +l4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

tial-the report covers nearly 300 pages. The final chapter of the report Chapter xiD designated, Conclusions" contains the following:
 'rhe investigation of this commission have shown that the selection of the most feasible and practicable route for an isthmian canal must be made between the Nicaragua and Panama locations. Fur thermore, the complete problem involves both the sea-level plan of canal and with the locks. The Panama route alone Is feasible for a sea-level canal, although both are entirely practicable and feasible for canal with locks. The time required to complete a sea-level canal on the Pan- anna route, probably more than twice that needed to build a canal with locks. excludes it from favorable consideration aside from other serious features of it's construction. It is the conclusion of the commission, therefore, that a plan of canal with locks should be adopted.'
 The last clause of this chapter of the report reads as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

FOR SALE $750-Two Broom houses and lot 5ox100 and 10x40 to alley; Ave. c, near 12th st: car line; rent is paid promptly in, ad- vance.
 s550-25x210 feet; fronts on 1st ave-; also Morris ave. near 10th street; build on both fronts and will rent well. s1500-721ax100 feet; N 14th street near 9th ave: build three houses on this lot and will pay good rent. 1O0x140 feet; improved; Ave. E near 20th street.
 $325a-s1200 cash balance easy--f00x10o, cor ner E and 14th st, three 4-room houses renting for $500 In advance. and room for one more house. s2500-Mo odern broom cottage; 18th street near 9th avenue; nice little home r. FOR RENT. ~ Store. IA N. 18th st. 25xs0. feet. 5000 Store. 2010 Morris ave. s75.00 1o-room residence. 619 south 22d st. s3Oo oO
 SMITH 6 STiLLMAN.
 1Hj4tt 'ttrsf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

We make all kncs of cuts. The Age-Hera1d Engraving Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE. $2500-100 feet front cor. Highland ave. and 30th st.
 $2651-Neat South Highlands cottage. $5500-Ave. K home in excellent condition S5OOO-Large choice lot 1h blocks of Five Points.
 $7OO0-Exceilent furnace-heated home on South Highlands. near Five Points. A s3O00-Cholce and large Sycamore st. lot $1000-Extra large lot Rush ave. and 18th.
 FOR RENT. $2500-5 rooms. S09 N. Fist st; new house. $25O0-6 rooms. 2602 9th ave. s2500--5 rooms Ave. I bet. 22d and 23d. $2500--6 rooms. 1901 N. 16th st. Several stores and other houses for rent. Let us write your fire insurance.
 MCCONNELL & CARTWRIGHT, Phones 46. 220 Fist St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

FOR SALE. Modern s-room house, 18th st. south be- tween 12th and 18th ayes. renting at a price that will make the purchaser a handsome dividend. Modern Broom house, Richmond Place; nice lot; bargain. Groom cottage, in elegant repair; large lot on car line, Woodlawn; price and terms right.
 Elegant Highland Avenue home at a bar gain. ~5- Modern Groom cottage almost new; large lot 14th ave. near 18th st. south; $100 cash, balance like paying rent One of the handsomest lots on North Highlands, 11th avenue; cheap for cash. 1909 Avenue c, now under rental for $32 50 ger month.
 FOR RENT. Nice ground floor office in First National Bank Building Ware house, 2014 Avenue A. two stories. running back to railroad. Good store, 1704 First avenue. A. Elegant double store. tnree stories. ed avenue and 18th street. Several nice residences for rent. Call and z see our list. We have all kinds of insurance Loans negotiated. s> UNDERWATER REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL co. Both phones. 613. 2o17 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
BUSINESS CHANGES.

: to 15 per cent can be realized weekly by cur system of investment; handle your own money; particulars free. William F. Sanders 6 Co.,, Wilson Bldg, Chicago H. 12-1-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

FOR SALE.
 We offer the corner of Avenue and Twenty-first street; 14o feet on Twenty first street. just one-half block from the Seaboard Air Line. This is one of the best vacant corners on the eouthsids and can be bought at bargain.
 BROWN BROS. q co. Bell phone 3s4 Woodward Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-A cook, white or colored. Ap- ply to Mrs. Holt, Princeton station, Pow derly car line. Bell phone 232 West End exchange. 12-2-2t WANTED-An experienced girl as waiter a City Hall cafe. Apply at once. 31l North 18th st.
 WANTED-Lady of business ability; not under 25. Address M. D., care Age Herald. 11-29-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
PAINTS! PAINTS! PAINTS!
 Syd Smith Hardware Go.

E. N. Cullom. J. H. Taylor. Smith cullom. President. Manager. sec & TreaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
ROOMS FOR RENT.
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY furnished salaried people with
 out security; easy payments. Southern Discount Co., 302 Cnalifoux. 4-l3-er
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

MANTED-Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping with nice family. or one furnished room and one unfurnish- ed Address W. A. Spacei. 202S First ave. Both phones. 1o3
 WANTED-Two young men want room wfh bath privilege in private family, with or without board. State terms and location. Address Board, Box 3S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
HOLIDAY RATES Via Queen and Crescent Route,

November 30, 1903.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
A Welcome Visitor.

The first show of the season will
visit Smyrna, on Wednesday May
18th. Surely this item of news will
please the young folks, the children
and the older ones also. Sun Bros.
Worlds Progressive Show is one that
has standing record for presenting a
good performance in one big ring, in
the good old style. Sun Bros. run
their show strictly on business and
moral principles. Nothing is permit
ted to appear that will mar the pleasure
of the skeptically inclined. Neither
are the usual army of fakirs Gotten
seen following in the wake of shows)
allowed to follow this organization.
The long standing reputation OF the
Sun Bros. throughout America, and
the Dominion of Canada shall not be
ieopardized by allowing any catch
penny affair to be connected with then
show. Fifty great celebrated artists
will appear at every performance.
Fully two hours and one-half of enjoy
ment is afforded. Let all attend. AT
ternoons at 2 O'Clock. Evenings at 8
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL,
People Who Come and Go
y and their Social Doings

Mr.. John Ralph Wilson, son of the
Rev. John A. B. Wilson, D. D., for
merly of the Wilmington Conference,
but now pastor of Trinity M. E.
Church, San Fransisco, and Miss
Emile Duryea Mason of Almeda, Cal
ifornia, were married at the home of
the brides parents in Almeda on April
10. The ceremony was performed by
DR.. Wilson, father of the groom,
assisted by the Rev. NJ. w. Ray, rec
tor of st. Johns P. E. Church. John
Ralph Wilson is well known to many
people in Wilmington, having been
born there at Asbury NJ. E. parsonage
on April 10, 1873, while his father was
pastor of that church.
Mr.. J. II. Porter, a well-known
Smyrna boy, is on a trip to Europe.
Mr.. Porter has so associated pleasure
with business that these ocean trips
are very enjoyable for him.
Mr.. John Price has rented the DIR.
Cooper farm near Camden and moved
yesterday with his family to take
possession. Mr.. George Price who
recently accepted a position with the
call has resigned and will go with
his father.
Mrs. Amanda Spruance and Miss
Alice Sprusnce are visiting relatives in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. John S. Anthony of Philadel-
phia was home on Sunday.
Miss Sallie D. Pratt of Philadelphia
is spending the month with her Smyr-
ma friends and is now sojourning at
Mrs. P. P. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Hoffecker were
in Philadelphia over Sunday, guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A.
| Hance.
Mrs. Sarah E. Mariner is making an
extended visit to her brother, Mr..
James Wise at Berlin, Nd.
Miss Beth Denney leaves Friday for
a visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. Edward Hartranft of Leipsic,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Norris Truax.
Mr.. John VanGasken who suffered
another one of his attacks Saturday, is
critically i'll at his home on South
street. Mr.. Van Gasken is in his
S3rd year and his friends are hoping
for his speedy recovery. His condi-
tion this morning is more favorable
than any time since he was taken sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smithers will
leave Monday on a months trip to
Denver, Colorado, where they will
visit their son, Mr.. Andrew Smithers.
Mr.. Adam F. Huey, of Massey, met
with painful accident last week. He
was taken sick while at his home and
fell on a lighted oil stove burning
himself painfully, but not seriously.
Gov. HUM Monday appointed DR..
John J. Black of New Castle county,
DIR. J. H. Wilson of Kent and H.
White Baker of Sussex trustees of the
Delaware State Hospital, at Farnhurst.
He also appointed DR.. Alexander Low
Der of New Castle county, DIR. j. W.
Clifton of Kent and DR.. Andrew j.
Fleetwood of Sussex members of the
State Board of Health.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
DEATH RECORD OF A WEEK.
Well known Kent County Citizens Pass away
During the Past Week-Six Deaths.

UuIinH lne FdSt Week-oiX DtaInS.
John T. Conwell of Milton, aged SO
years, Is dead. Mr.. Conwell was the
father of Mrs. Robert G. White of
Georgetown.
Mrs. Henrietta Wise, wife of Court
Crier James Wise, died Saturday at
Dover. The funeral took place yester-
day, with interment in Lakeside GENE
terry, Dover.
Mrs. Virginia Vaughn. wife of Hiram
Vaughn, died near Cowgill's Corner
Saturday. The funeral took place yes
terday with interment in Lakeside
cemetery, Dover.
Mrs, Durborough. wife of Capt. j.
G. Durborough, died at Lebanon Sat-
urday. The funeral took place yester-
day, with intermeat in the Odd Eel
lows cemetery, Camden.
Hezekiah Cullen, well-known in
this section, died at his home in Cam
den Thursday, in the Goth year of his
age. The funeral took place Satur-
day, interment at Friends burying
ground.
DR.. Harris Lee Paige, the husband
of Mrs. Cora Lee Snowden Paige, was
found dead in his Office in the Priscilla
block Thursday morning. He wa.
seen on the street about 10 o'clock tha
morning and it was less than two hours
afterwards that DIR. Downs discovered
him dead in his Office. When found
he was lying on a sofa in the reception
room of his office and in his nigh
clothes. He had evidently gone to hi
office soon after he was seen upon thu
street and undressed himself, Th,
coroners jury rendered a verdict tina
death was caused by apoplexy. Hi
remains were then taken to the hom'
of his wife and were taken to MilfOr'
for burial.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
ARunaway Bicycle.

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. b. Orner, Franklin Grove,
III. 1t developed a stubborn ulce un-
Welding to doctors and remedies Tor
four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured. It's just as good for
Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptlons and
Piles. 25c, at Benton N. Weldons
drug store.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.5O, $50 A. M. 800, 4.55
7.S5 P. NJ.
For Clayton aud D. & G. Roadside A. NJ.
and 9.2OP NJ.
For Chestertown-8.15A A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Garden and other seeds at J. B.
Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

New Castle Levy Court has had en-
tered up official bonds of former tax
collectors John r. Donahoe for S27,-
600 and George @. Rothwell for $40, 900.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Oyster shells-3,OOO bushels for sale.
SMYRNA Transportation & Mfg Co.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Just arrived, 5000 pieces of the pref
test wall paper ever shown in Smyrna
See Harvey Jones about it.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
What Ought to be the Punishment.

What ought to be the punishment of
the bribe- -taker ? That of Gehazie.
who was stricken with Naaman's lep-
rosy; that of Judas, who went out and
hanged himself What ought to be
the punishment of the bribe-giver ?
That of the Chief Priests and Phari-
sees. who were driven from their city
and country, and for nineteen centu-
ries have been 'scattered and peeled"
among all the nations of the earth.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Fix up your garden walks and other
roads or paths with our street Stag.
Smyrna Transportation & Mfg Co.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NoFrH: 7.1s, 8.4S, 9.57, A. NJ, $40, $50, p. NJ.
sOuTH; 8.48, 9.S5, 11.47. M. 4.12, sos, and
S03P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

DR.. r. A. COmegys, dentist, success
sor to DR.. Johnson, HAZEL building,
Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

At the town election of Townsend,
Saturday, Nathaniel Van Horn, Will
liam Wright, Jr., and Edward Phillips
defeated Winfield Lattomus, DIR. Enos
aid James Dickinson for commission
ers.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

lou Will NOTICE on the wrapper in
IN which the TIMES comes to you,
the date mp to which your sub
scription is paid. We should be
very much pleased to hear from
those in arrears. Don't neglect
che account because it seems small.
IN the aggregate these small sums
mean much to us. 1t takes money
20 run a newspaper and our sub
scribers can help us very mater
lally by paying promptly the
money due us.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Superior quality white-washing lime
at Cosgriff & Reynolds coal and wood
yard.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

William M. Lewis has sold his fast
driving horse, "Bedworth," to Joseph
Marvel, of Atlantic City.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

During Saturday night some one
entered the livery stable of W. H. Col
Inns and cut five sets of harness to
pieces. Mr.. Collins has no clue to the
perpetrator to the outrageous act.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Bring in your old hair mattresses
and furniture and we will upholster.
repair and refnish to look like new.
W. B. ThOrne, the urholsterer.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Councilman Charles P. Thornley, is
building an addition to his home on
Commerce street which will be de-
eided Improvement to the property.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Cosgriff & Reynolds can supply you
with all sizes of the best grades of coal
at bottom prices.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

The Dover Y. NJ. c. A. ball team
jOurneyed to Smyrna, Saturday, with
the expectation of showing the Smyrna
boys the art Of ball playing, but at the
end of the ninth the score stood 10 to 9
in Smyrna's favor.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Whole wheat -four for sale by H
& R. H. Denney..
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06
The SMYRNA TIMES.
.SmVTn0, Del. ,

Wednesday Afternoon, May 6, 1908.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

While Bayard Jones was delivering
meat at Smyrna Landing, Saturday,
his horse became frightened and ran
away. Mr.. Jones and his horse were
slightly injured and the shafts of his
wagon broken.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

While David Rose and others were
fishing in the gate hole of Denney's
Millpond, Saturday they hauleda a seine
containing over 900 herring.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

John c. Stockly is having a new and
substantial pavement laid in front of
his properties on north Main street,
including Halls store and the store of
George w. Gordon.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Arummage sale will be held by the
&. E. society of Presbyterian church
about the first of June. ALI those who
are interested are asked not to forget
it during the May house cleaning.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

See advertisement of Harvey Jones
the painter and paper hanger. He can
fix you up to the Queens taste in
painting and papering and make your
residence look new.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Stars and Stripes Council, Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, will initiate several candidates
lOF admission Thursday evening, May
18th Wilmington members of the
order will be present. The visitors
viii be met at the railroad station by
me local council and the Smyrna
BRASS Band. The initiation will be
followed by banquet.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

W. NJ. Lewis, the well-known agri-
cultural implement dealer, has bought
ont the windmill and drivewell bust
ness of William J. Robinson and is
prepared to meet the wants of the pub
lie in everything that will equip a
farm. See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Charles Jones shipped to Indianapo-
lis, Indiana, yesterday, six fine shad
that weighed City pounds. They were
prize Delaware Bay shad.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

l re-wire screen doors and windows
and make new ones. Call and see my
patent sample window screen. W. B..
Thorne, the upholsterer, with Harvey
Jones.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Cosgriff & Reynolds burned their
first kiln of tile on Saturday. The
prospect is good for a good spring
trade in tile and this hustling firm are
keeping their force busy to meet the
demand.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

The new books recently purchased
by President john G. Stockly of the
Smyrna Library Association, have ar
rived and are now on the shelves of
the Library ready for the subscribers.
Smyrna times., 1903-05-06

Mr. Alfred L. Hudson, who recently
sold his lumber yard at Clayton and
subsequently became the County Tax
Collector for this District, has rented
the office in the rear of L. M. Prices
ONCE, near the -Four Corners, -
where he will be more convenient to
the public. The desk furniture was
moved from Smyrna to Clayton office
last week.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-12
PRICES STEADY
ON " ALL STREET
BANK STATEMENT CONFORMS TO.
FORECASTS.


!, New York, Dec. 12.-Opening dealings in
the stock market to-day We're on a moder-
ate scale and showed fractional gains gen
orally which exceeded a half only in the
cases of Amalgamated Copper and South
ern Pacific. Pennsylvania and Sugar were
exceptions, with declines of rs. Colorado
Fuel fell 2ss on the proposition to issue.
new stock and bonds. s,.
Spirited selling on large scale of Penn
|sylyania, Brooklyn Transit and Peoples
Gas deprived the market of its opening
firmness and the overnight gain was lost.
Brooklyn Transit fell 1ss, Pennsylvania
II Is and Peoples Gass1. Large offerings
LOT United States Steel preferred forced it
off to SIS, yesterdays low point, but it
met immediate support and rallied to 527s.
The recovery in United States Steel pre-
ferred and covering in Brooklyn Transit
caused a steadier tone to the market at
IL o'clock. Amalgamated Copper gained
IL, Illinois Central ran OF IA and Lacka-
wanna lost 211aa.s# 11aa. *:
United States Steel preferred was
pushed up point, but the whole mar
ket sold off after the bank statement
appeared, Notwithstanding it's conformity
to forecasts. Pennsylvania fell 1ss under
last night. Brooklyn Transit rs and
United. States Steel Preferred and Anal
gamated Copper a fraction. Losses of a
point were made by Sugar, Pressed Steel
Car preferred and Iowa Central preferred
Vulcan Detinning sold at 51z, compared
with 24A for the preceding sale Sept. l..
There was a sale of Detroit Gas at 10.
The last preceding sale was at s7as4 in
August Of last year Bear covering caused
a slight rally and the closing was, irregu-
! lar.
Stock quotations reported for The Journal by
Watson Co.. brokers, Chamber OF Commerce,
Minneapolis:
+ Closing figures are bid
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-12
CHICAGO GRAIN
WHEAT EXTREMELY wEAK-coRN EASIER
Oats UNCHANGED,

Chicago Dec. 12.--Comnissfon houses were
liberal sellers of wheat to-day. due to the failure
OF foreign markets to respond to the advance
here yesterday. The December option; was
offered freely on the heavy deliveries YESTERDAY
and that month WIS extremely weak declining
almost cert the first half hour May opened
&c lower to &c higher. at S11aMS1atc but with
the decline In December. May also ;wea kened and
sold down to s1Msf1sc. There WAS some SUP
port from the leading long but not enough f.
check the q, declining tendency. Minneapolis, Dn
nth and Chicago reported receipts of Git ears
against GIG cars last week and $40 cnrs a year
ago.
There were q good many small sales thruout
the day with only light demand. Large prim-
cry recei'ts and small cearances were bear
factors late in the day. Buying of December by
the big bull operator caused a steadie- feeling
but May closed with loss Of ss a Jsc at S11k GS
s1Ac. after selling down to sO$4c. = y
Close: Wheat. December, 1S34 q IS:Sc: old
IS,sc: May. sS1k @S1Ac; July. sT6*t e IGfzc 5.
Cash wheat. No. = red. SIC: No. s red S40is
S6c: No. hard. SOC: No. 3 hard. GSdT6c: No i
snorthern spring. SEC: No. 2 northern spring. S26p
Sic: No. 3 spring. 7SMS1c.
Weakness in wheat affected corn prices and
The market ruled easier. altho there was not
much selling PRESSURE An increase in the con-
tract stuff together with easier cables. acted
against holders. May was a shade to y al Ia.
higher at the start opening at 4sss @4s &c.
were 1913 cars, with of contract grade. Tie