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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24
native lambs, ,4@5.75: western lambs.

HatiVe iHMus, $4V0.1b; western lambs,
l$406.55.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
! CHICAGO. Dec. 24.-Quotations at
the close here today were as follows:
Wheat-May So SIS: December,
81 Is.
Corn-May. A 1904 IL; Decsm,
Der. II IL.
Oats-May. 81 Il; December, SO II.
Ribs-May. $6.25.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Bayliss Of Gallup,
accompanied BY their daughter. Miss
Edith, will spend Christmas with Mrs.
George Barney at Williams, Ariz.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Dec. 24.--Cat
tle-Receipts, 1000, including 15O
Texans; steady. Native steers, $3.50
@4.60; southern steers, $2.50@36O;
southern cows, sl.5O@2.65; native
cows and heifers. s2.25@3.S5, stock.
ers and feeders, s1@3.90, bulls, 1925
@3.25; calves. s2.7505.75; western
steers, $3.50@4; western COWS, $3.50
800.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000; steady.
Muttons, s3.25@415; lambs, 1880
$50; range wethers, s3.5o@sSO, ewes.
$2.25@3.5o.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24
Joseph coserave Dead: Joseph Coz

Joseph coserave Dead: Joseph Cos.
grave died at his residence in North
Roswell Of slow fever. Deceased
came to Roswell from Kansas City
about two years ago and has been as.
sistant assessor and was also employ
ed In the postofice there. He was In
perfect health until he took slow fe.
yer d few weeks ago. He was about
80 years of age and was a young man
who was held in high esteem, and his
untimely end is lamented by all. De.
ceased is survived by his father and
sister, Miss Jane Cosgrave Of Roswell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24
Chicago Live Stock,

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Cattle-Re.
ceipts, 5000; strong. Good to prime
steers, s5@5.So; poor to medium,
$3.25@5; stockers and feeders, SITS
"a: cows, $1,000; heifers, $2@4.75.
Gamers, $l.5O@2.4O; bulls, s2@4.25;
calves, $2@6.25.
Sheep-Receipts. 5000; sheep and
lambs steady. Good to choice weth-
ers, $4,000; fair to choice mixed,
$2.75@3.50; western sheep, $4,000;
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24

Fine leather goods at Taupert's.
1896
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-24

Get candies for Xmas at Dicks.
1850
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22
AN INTEREST
ING MEETING
Teachers and Members of School
Boards Met in This City
Saturday,. !
DISCUSS SCHOOL AFFAIRS
A Brief Sketch of the Work Ac-
complished at the Con-
vention.
DISCUSS SCHOOL AFFAIRS

The Joint teachers and school board
meeting held in this city last Satur-
day was fairly we'll attended by both
teachers and school directors and the
work accomplished will undoubtedly
prove of permanent benefit to those
who participated. The mornings
work opened with a paper on school
sanitation, read by DIR. e. j. Lewis.
The doctor explained, in a practical
way, the necessity for proper SANTA
ton and dwelt especially upon the
sanitation of rural schools, demon
strating, by blackboard diagrams and
otherwise, different methods that
may be successfully applied. The pa
per was a valuable one and, by a vote
of the meeting, it was decided that
the same be published, thus permit
ing those who we're unable to be pres
emit at the meeting to avail them
selves of the same. The paper is else
where in this issue published in full.
Superintendent George A. Stanton
followed with an interesting otf-hand
discourse, his subject being ''The Re-
lation Between Rural and High
Schools" Prof. Stanton gave as. his
opinion that the rural and high
school each works too independently
of the other; that the course OF study
used. in the district school should be.
such as will enable those pupils who
desire to further continue their
school work to fall more easily in line
with the work OF the High school.
He stated that by experience he had
learned that the most progressive OF
High school students were chose that
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22
Lady Bees.

Bees" are buzzing merrily in Sank
Centre and Notwithstanding the late
ness OF the season, active prepare
lions for swarming are being made.
The hive in Sank Centre is the rss-
cleus Of large swarm to be hived
on Noe. 4. Visiting 'Bees" to the
number of 900 have been invited to
attend the homing of the swarm, and
distinguished visitors from abroad
are coming to participate in the les
tivities, and welcome the new honey
makers to the colony. The hive is to
be congratulated on this accession to
the membership, which it rightly H.
serves as this is certainly the strong
est and best ladies' beneficiary order
in existence today, and already NUM-
bers many of the best and most hiHA-
ly estesxsed ladies among its members
in Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22

expense since in this case the state
makes such districts present of Sl20.
The question of school materials
brought up a lively discussion and
many members of the school boards
expressed healthy views on the ques-
ton. The majority of the board
members were in favor of selling books
direct to the children in preference to
using free text books, as by this meth
cd the children would have better and
cleaner books and no child will be
obliged to use book that some other
child had SOiled. PenmanShip was
discussed by many of those present.
the greater number favOrjng a more
uniform system and not such frequent
changes.
County Superintendent AhleS eX-
pressed himself to the writer as being
we'll pleased with the success OF the
meeting and he anticipates that much
good will result from continued work
dlOlls ULlo 1tllS'
In the opinion of the writer TOO
much attention cannot be given
matters appertaining to the school,
A writer who knew what he was talk
ing about recently said that the
school house should be as pleasant as
the home, the teachers should be
comfortable and happy, then there
would be fewer of our petulant,
nervous dlsciplinarianS, Give them
salaries that will make them comfOr-
table and at peace with themselves
and they will teach children to be at
peace with the world. This cannot
be done by giving a teacher forty or
fifty pupils. Thirty is enough for any
teacher under existing condition
The Toledo Blade was quite correct
when it said that the meanest parsl-
mony in the world is that which
cheapens the. school house, where
American citizenship gets it flfS'
growth.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22
z Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has a
remarkable record. 1t has been useG
for over thirty years. during which
time many million bottles haYe been
sold and used. 1t has long been the
standard and main reliance in the
treatment of Group in thousands OF
homes, yet during all this time no
case has ever been reported to the
manufacturers in which 1t failed to
effect a cure. When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse or eyen as
soon as the croupy cough appears, 1t
will prevent the attack. 1t is pleasant
to take, many children like 1t. 1t con-
tains no opium or other harmful SUBJ
stance and may be given as confident
ly to a baby as to an adult. For sale
by Hanson & Emerson,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22

came from the country, and expressed
regret that statistics proved that not
more than one in twenty of the High
shoel graduates came from the rural
districts. History demonstrates that
to the rural districts must we look for
the majority of the best men OF our
nation. There is something in the
wholesome country air and independ
ence of the farm that is conducive to
self reliance, and good common sense.
Therefore we believe Prof. Stanton to
be all correct in his opinion that the
country school should never be con-
sidered as secondary feature among
the educational institutions of our
country.
Miss Charlotte A. Raymond, Of
Morrison county, read an interesting
paper relative to school decoration.
The young lady was thoroughly famil-
lar with her topic and pertinently il
Illustrated the influence of appropriate
decoration over the minds of the
younger children.
A talk to the teachers and school
boards by DR.. W. A. Shoemaker COM
pleted the mornings work. In the
afternoon separate teachers meet
ing was held. Papers were read by
Miss Margaret Irish, Miss Rose Pros
ser and Pres. W. A. Shoemaker.
In the afternoon there was also
held separate school board meeting,
superintendent Paul Ahles presiding
About twenty trustees were present
and all took lively interest lin the
discussion of questions appertaining
to the schools. The important ques-
tion of procuring desirable teachers
was thoroughly discussed. Supt.
Ahles explained the different classes
of certificates and how they could be
obtained. He advised the truS-
tees to make it practice to employ
only second-grade teachers if possible.
He admitted that there we're many
good third-grade teachers, but stated
that it was necessary to have GER
tain standard-that as long as third.
grade teachers were employed we
/ remain at a standstill. He said that
las an investment cheap teachers
brought but small returns. He also
showed how services of tirst-grade
teachers could be secured at no extra
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22
Here 1t Is.

Albert Bucher meets a long felt
want. Read what lie says:
There has been for a long time a
demand for cut or ground boae for
poultry. There is nothing equal to it
for egg producing, particularly in win
ter when fowls are shut up. [ have
bought a bone mill and will keep on
hand lot of fresh bones ground just
right for feeding, for three cents a
pound. Give it trial.
ALRERT BUCHER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22

Friends of Albert A. Shandrew. who
lett Alexandria about two years ago
to live in ST. Paul where he was a
brakeman on railroad, will be sorry
to learn of his death at Asbury hospi-
tai in Minneapolis last Sunday even
ing at nine O'Clock. He met with an
accident in the railroad yards on the
afternoon of the eleventh, falling off a
box car and receiving inj, ries which
proved fatal in a few hours--Post
News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22
Ice.

On May l I shall commence the
regular delivering of ice for domestic
purposes. I desire to call attention
to the fact that the quality OF Ice
this seasons particularly good, ana
my supply is abundant. Orders oy
telephone will be promptly filed
A. l.. SALMOND.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22

Ownes Mis- Life TO a Neighbors Kindness.
Mrs. D. P. Daugherty, we'll known
throughout Mercer and Summer eouE-
tries. W. Va, most likely owes his
life to the kindness of neighbor. He
was almost hopelessly afflicted with
diarrhoea; was, attended by to physi-
clans who gave him little, if any relief,
when a neighbor learning of his seri-
GUS condition, brought him bottle OF
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. which cured him
in less than twenty-four hours. For
sale by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-10-22
Our John,

A New York dispatch says that
John the Baptist II" reached New
York ON the 18th. He called at the
Mayors office and told his honor that
Dowie is fakir. He is an elderly
man with long hal" aid wniskers, and
declared that he was from Minnesota
and that the Lord had ordered him TO
come from that state to fight DOwie.
His name is John Hoop, from St.
Cloud. Hung from the lapel of his
faded coat is brass badge about four
inches in diameter upon which is paint
ed: 81 am John tine Baptist H." He
asked for license to preach but the
sergeant told him he would have to
wait until Sunday, and then give a
good excuse for inf1icting himself up
On the people.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25

of the healthiest of the West Indian
Islands.
"The Cubans are beginning to look
upon the Americans as their redeemers
and all over the island they are begin
ming to clamor for annexation. The
most prominent men told us that the
sentiment is growing into a general
one that Cuba must be a part of the
United States, on which event it will
become one of the wealthiest islands
in the world. The men who fought
for independence are the strongest
champions of annexation, and 1 was
informed that a representative body of
Gubans would shortly visit Washing
ton to propose that this Government
consider this matter seriously.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25

On Friday last Representative Film n
introduced the Local Option measure
in the House of Representatives. 1t
is to be hoped that the Legislature
will take this bill up aud push it
through with quickness and despatch.
This bill which provides for the sub
mission to the vote of the qualified
electors of the several districts of the
state, the question whether there shall
be 'license" or "nO license, is per
fectly fair and legitimate measure.
Petitions signed by thousands of
names from all parts of the state are
before the Legislature asking for this
special privilege, and how any mem
ber of said Legislature can cOnscien-
tiously ignore the wishes Of the people
in this matter, is simply beyond our
comprehension. The plain duty of a
Legislatureman is to represent his
constituents, and when the latter have
signiied, in one of the strongest petit
tions ever sent to Dover, that they
want an equal chance with the saloon
men in deciding the question of license
or no license, it is the beholden duty
of our lawmakers to grant the request.
Let the responsibility rest not with
the Legislature but with the people.
A vigorous war is being waged by our
good temperance advocates, and it is
to be hoped that the Legislature will
deal with the question fairly and grant
TO the people that which they have a
perfect right TO expect
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25

Cuba now wants to be annexed to
the United States Such is the feeling
among the Islanders since they have
been ID touch with the progressive
methods Of the United States. At a
recent ban ID the Bellevue in
Phllade S. Stevens presi-
dent oi the National Builders Associa-
ton, spoke in flattering terms of Cuba
and the changes that have taken place
since the Spanish American War. He
says:
The improved and modern condi-
tions of Cuba, achieved within the
past two years, are the most marvellous
the world has ever known in that
small period. The island few years
ago was at least century behind US,
and to-day it is right up toOus in all
that is progressive and modern. A
merican investors are flocking to Cuba
and find there brilliant opportunities.
Railroads, trolley lines, and even our
models Of so-called "skyscrapers" are
making themselves evident in all sec
tiOns of the island. Ha vana and all
the larger cities are beginning to look
like American cities, and with the A.
merican sanitary measures Installed,
the health of this formerly fever
stricken country is developing into one
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
For Piano BUYERS.

A book published under the title, How
to Buy Piano. contains valuable in
formation that will assist the purchaser
so,ve the perplexing problem in selecting
Iiano. Imparting, in easily understood
language, the essential points on case CON
struction. the operation of the several
parts, together with hints on touch, tone
and durability-all so thorough that the
reader is armed with a practical knowl-
edge of the piano. This book may be OBJ
taned free by writing Basius & Sons,
11O1, 11O3 and 1119 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
A Legacy of Ihe Grip.

Is often rundown system. Weak
ness, nervousness, lack of appetite, en-
ergy and ambition, with disOrdered
liver ard kidneys often follow an at
tack of this wretched disease. The
greatest need then Electric Bitters,
the splendid tonic, blood purifier and
regulator of Stomach, Liver and Kid
neys. Thousands have proved that
they wonderfully strengthen the ner-
yes, builo up the system, and restore
to health and good spirits after an at
tack of Grip. If suffering, try them,
Only soc. Perfect satisfaction guar
anteed by Benton n. Weldon, Smyrna;
J. S. & W. Lattomus, Townsend
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25

THE clamor for the repeal of the
Voters Assistant Act says the W.
mjngton RepuJLicaa, is purely arti-
fetal and has no moral basis to it. 1t
the selfish and wounded outcry of men
who invented the office originally and
who, at heart, are not opposed to it.
Already, foreseeiug two Republican
State tickets for 1904 and the con-
sequent success of the Democratic tick
ct, these men who started the cry are
hedging and are saying in private that
they hope Governor Hum will veto
the repeating act, should one be pas
sed. So long as the present cumber-
some ballot Is continued, some prOvi-
sion must be made to instruct many
voters. We have never seen the neces-
sity for this particular form of provi-
sion, but, since 1t exists, 1t is the duty
of the Republicans of the General AS
sembly to maintain it until the neces-
sity fOI any such provision shall have
been removed by a simplifcation of
the ballot itself. Under no circum-
stances, should Republican members
allow themselves to be lashed into ac-
tion by the tricks Of Chairman Sauls-
bury, late commander-in- chief of 1900
State constsbles. The few weak mind
ed Republicans who follow Salisbury
and his organ the EUery EUening, and
its echo, the Journal do not count in
this contention"
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25

THE half-interest, owned, by Mr..
Lemuel Dunbracco, iu the Centre
vile Observer plant. has been purchas-
ed by Mr.. William j. Price, Jr, who
will hereafter conduct it as editor and
publisher.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
BuckIen's Arnice SaIYe.

The best and most famous compound
in the world to conquer aches and kill
Iains. Cures Cuts, heals Burns and
Bruises, subdues Inflammation, mas
ters Piles. Millions of Boxes sold
yearly. Works wonders in Boils, Ul-
GERS FelOns, Skin EruptiOns. 1t cures
or no pay. csc at Benton n. WeldOn's
drug store Smyrna; J. S. & W. LattO-
mus, Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare Of the town it represents and the
State OF which it is part 1t also gives the
items of importance Of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER.
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
MS-SUBscR1PT1oN-Sl.5 per annum. If
paid strictly in advance Sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-THR SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents. but for the outlying district of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton.
KentOn, CheswOld, Leipsic, &c. rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. specia
reduction on all semi-annusl and yearly adver
isements
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
WANTED.

A colored couple, man and wife without
children, to work on a farm. the man to take
care Of Is acres and the woman to do gener-
al house work. Employment given the en-
tire year. Reference required and wages
wanted. Address
L. SCOTT TOWNSEND.
Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
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National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
The Farmers Paper

The Suns market reports and commercial
columns are complete and reliable, and put
the farmer, the merchant and the broker i'll
touch with the markets of Baltimore, Nor
folk. Charleston, New York, Chicago, Phil
adelphia and all other important points in
the United States and other countries.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
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morally and intellectually. 1t is an educa-
tor of the highest character, constantly
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The Sun is published on Sunday, as well
as every other day of the week.
BY mail The Daily Sun So year, includ-
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d year.
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Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore, Md.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-24
INDIEEERENTLYOTERS

& 1t Is said that Canada, as we'll as the
United States. is troubled by the indifferi-.,
ent voter, and is trying to devise a way
to brng him to the polls TO that end. we
are told, the Dorpinion Election Commit G
tee, OF Qttowa, has decided to recon-
mend to the House a law whereby any
qualified voter failing to cast his ballot
shall be deprived Of the right to do so
at the next general election,
This is an exceedingly difficult Dues
ton to dealwlth. Voting is Il privilege. and
therefore compulsory voting is contra
diction. 1t is hard to see how the govern
ment can consistently compel a soyer-
eign citizen to exercise a privilege which
1t coniers upon him. TO undertake to
compel a man to vote Is very much like
compelling him to exercise his privilege
TO walk In the public parks. But the
government may very properly withdraw
the voting privilege, either temporarily
or permanently, from citizen who puts
such low estimate unon 1t that he VIII
not take the trouble to exercise 1t upon
occasion Therefore. tho proposed law In
Canada seems to be entirely reasonable.
It is quite certain that something ought
to be- done In the United States to stlmu-
late the Indifferent sWoter to action. The
primary election held in the city of Rich
mond on Tuesday last furnished add
uonal proof that there are many indtf-
ferent voters In Richmond and the
strange part of 1t is that the majority
Of these are men whose interests demand
that they should take an active part in
public affairs, Very 1often they are men
who complain bitterly Of bad laws and
poor government service, yet they them.
selves do nothing whatever to improve
the situation. They put the blame blame upon
I others, when in fact, the blame lies in
great part at their own doors. If oil men
upon whom the voting privilege has been
conferred would exercise that privilege a $
the law contemplates, IL they would take
an active interest In local and State and
national politics, IL they would exert
themselves to bring out good candidates.
and then to elect them, we should soon
have a very marked Improvement In the
laws OF the land and in the public SER
vice