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Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
CATTLE FEEDING.
The Crowd Is Not Running That
WRy-FavOrnbIe Signs.


Way-FavOrnbIe Signs.
The cattle feeding problem is now
before a great many farmers who have
produced a crop of corn, and the Ma
tional Stockman looks at it thus: Farm
ers had hard experience last year
with high priced feeders, dear corn
and an oversupply of fat cattle. They
hesitate to embark again in a business
that is fraught with such risks. 1t is
bad enough to lose one corn crop, but
a serious matter to risk losing two.
Sheep feeding paid better last year,
and the price of grain is attractive. In
the face of all this will it pay to feed
cattle? That is a question to which
no direct answer can be given, but GER
tainly the outlook is much better than
it was last year.
Feeders are cheaper by at least S1.50
per hundredweight, an important diff
ference. Last year they were entirely
too high; this year they can be had at
a reasonable price. And this is a car
dinal point in the matter: If feeders
cannot be bought right it is seldom
wise to feed. The price of corn is high.
but there is no reason to expect it to
be higher than it was last year be-
cause a good many people expect TO
sell it. Still others may be forced to
sell it instead of feeding it. Money is
very tight now, and banks are not
lending any more than they can help.
a fact that may tend to restrict feed
ing operations and at the same time to
enlarge selling of corn.
But perhaps the most hopeful sign
of all to the prospective cattle feeder
is the fact that the crowd is not run
ming his way. A year ago everybody
wanted to feed cattle. Many were
burned and dread the fire now. Today
sheep seem to be very popular, but
there is no great rush into cattle. All
OF these things are more favorable for
the beef producer than the circum-
stances Of last year, but still it is i'm
possible to say that cattle feeding ia
to be a paying business. Signs favor
it, however.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
CAMDEN WOMAN DECLARED
INSANE BY A SPECIAL JURY
MRS. EDITH HOLLIS NOT HELD ACCOUNT
ABLE FOR DEATH OF HER HUSBAND.
Jury Recommends the Appointing of Trustee
Over Her Estate aud Guardian for Her
Six Year Old Child, Elizabeth.

The jury summoned by Sheriff Mel
win to inquire into the sanity of Mrs.
Edith j. Hollis, wnO shot and instant
ly killed her husband, Delaware S.
Hollis, at Camden, two weeks ago,
met Friday and declared her insane,
recommending the appointment of a
trustee for her estate and a guardian
for her six year old daughter, Eliz-
abeth. The jury was composed of the
following men: James V. McCom-
mons, Robert S. Downs, J. Frank
Wilds, David Cooper, Howell Buck
ingham, Frank Temple, Herman c.
Taylor, James Satterfeld, Alden R.
Benson, Joseph L. Bonsall, Thomas
Wilson and H. @. Forkum.
Three witnesses were examined to
prove her sanity, DIR. L. S. ConweIl,
her brOther-in-law, DIR. E. W. Cooper
and Mrs. Mock, all of Camden. The
testimony was conclusive and by DR..
Cooper the interesting testimony was
produced that Mrs. Hollis had been
taken from Farnhurst by her husband
against the wishes of DIR. Hancker.
the superintendent of the institution.
and that before he was willing to re-
lease her he required her husband to
execute a paper exoneratlng the in
stitution from any blame or RESPONSE
bility for her acts.
From DIR. ConweIl the following
valuations of her property were estab-
lished:. Real estate Blood farm, $4,000:
Barr farm, $25OO; house and lot in
Camden, $1,000; total, $1,000. Personal
property about $3.50. Rents from real
estate about 1915. Saturday a return
OF the inquisition was made to Chan
cellor Nicholson who will doubtless
approve she action of the jury. Judge
Pennewill will then be asked to ap-
point trustee for Mrs. Hollis estate
and guardian for the child. The
trustees will then decide where to send
Mrs. Hollis for treatment and she will
then be released from the custody of
the sheriff.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
EASTON FOLK RECEIVE A SCARE.

Somebody Wrote a Letter aud Threatened to
Burn the Thriving Maryland Town.
The authorities and state judges of
Talbot and others of the Eastern Shore
counties, spent an anxious night be-
cause of dire threats made against GER
tain of the Talbot officials by an out
law company last week. The trouble
all grew out Of the anonymous letter
received by States Attorney Cleland
Mulliken, in regard to the release of
George Parker, convicted of selling
whiskey at Chapel district, and who il
now in Eastern Jail. The writer of
the letter declared that if Parker was
not released in time to eat his Thanks
giving dinner at home and his fine of
5000 remitted, some of the most prom
inent buildings in Easton would be
burned. These included, said the
writer, the Court House, iall. the
homes of Judge Martin and Attorney
Mulliken, and the Methodist and
Episcopal churches.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
SPENT NINE DAYS IN A FREIGHT CAR.
Carl Remus, WeII.tO-d do Farmer of South Da,
"a u .le2 s1--1i !. to Dover 10 Novel Way.

Carl Remus, Well'tOdO Farmer of South Da.
~ u ,Ieg to Dover 10 a Novel WAY.
Jassy shr rie
Carl Remus ana family arrived at
Dover from South Dakota in time to
eat their Thanksgiving dinner. There
is nothing out of the ordinary about
the arrival of Mr.. Remus-who is ac-
companied by his wife and one SON
but the way he came was most extra
ordinary. Although an owner of
1900 acres of land-three sections in
all-Mr. Remus came from Bigstone to
Dover in freight car. In one end of
the car were his two fine driving
horses, and his Guernsey milch COWS.
Under the managers of the two horses
and COWS were safely penned eight
young porkers, Dakotas and Poland
Chlnas. Over the heads of the horses
and COW were forty fowls four varieties
Of fancy chickens being included in
the flock. Back of the horses and COW
were well-stacbed bales of hay, and on
these were half dozen down quilts
which constituted the bed-clothing of
Mr.. and Mrs. Remus and Master Re-
mus, who spent their nine nights en-
route on these beds of ease.
The remaining half of the car was
filled with household goods, packed
solidly with salt hay which had the
effect of making the big freight car as
warm as cottage. A barrel of water
carried for the live stock and replen-
i'hed whenever the train stopped long
enough, was kept in pure and fresh
condition by supply of prairie grass.
fresh and green. The corn box served
also as dining table for the happy
family. Mr.. Remus has Just pur-
chased farm of 1913 acres this side of
FELTON,, and, after paying the Pennsyl-
Tania Railroad Company S29 freight,
he started to move out of his car at
Dover station for his new FELTON, home.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
Startling EYidence.

Fresh testimony In great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
tion Coughs and Colds to he uneonal-
eq. A recent expression from Il, J.
Mcfarland Bentorville, Va. serves as
example. He writes: 'I had Bron-
chltls for three years and doctored all
the time without being benefited.
Then began taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery, and few bottles wholly
cured me. Equally effective in cur
ing all Lung and Throat troubles.
Consumption, Pneumonia and Grip
Guaranteed by Benton N. Weldon
Druggist. Trial bottles free, regular
sizes SOC. and S1.OO.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
TRAMPS SEEKING WARM QUARTERS.
Tramps and Panhaudlers Annoy the Sheriffs
of Kent aud Sussex Counties.

Tramps and Panhandlers Annoy the Sheriffs
of Kent aud Sussex Counties.
The approach of real wintry weather
has caused much trouble to the sher-
ifs of Kent and Sussex counties.
Numerous tramps and panhandlers
present themselves to the sheriff near
Thanksgiving time and ask for ad-
mlttance to the Jail. If they are re
fused, they will then go and commit
some minor deed, but not Sc small as
to require the magistrate to commit
the prisoner until the session of the
next court which meets the following
spring.
To prevent this useless expense to
the county, persons interested in
prison reform are crying for the
Legislature to pass a suitable bill
which will give the sheriffs of the two
lower counties power to deliver their
prisoners, commit them for over 30
days to the New Castle County Work
house, where the prisoners will be re-
quired to do work of some nature and
not spend their time of Imprisonment
IN total idleness. The agitation for
this reform in the two lower counties
is so great that mass meeting will
probably be held this fall and it will
be made, it is said, campaign plank
in Kent and Sussex counties.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
cAsSON-ANDREwS NUPTIALS AT HURLOcK
Frank NJ. CassOn of Dover and Miss Carrie
Andrews OF hurIOck, United 10 Marriage.

Frank Myers Casson, son of Former
Postmaster John W. Casson of Dover,
and Miss Carrie Andrews, of Hurlock,
Md, were married in the M. E.
Church, Hurlock, at $50 O'Clock
Thursday evening. Rev. George W.
Townsend officiating. The bride wore
a gown of white silk MULE over white
taffeta and carried bouquet of white
chrysanthemums. The maid of honor
Miss Helen A. Andrews, sister of the
bride, wore pink organdy over silk and
carried pink chrysanthemums. John
W. Kellum, of Wilmington, acted as
best man and the ushers were William
n. Andrews, of Cambridge, Md, Jo-
siah o. Wolcott, Samnel NJ. Harring-
ton and j. S. Burton, Dover. Mrs.
John H. Loux, of Clayton, sister of
the bride, played the wedding march.
The decorations were autumn leaves
and chrysanthemums. The ceremony
was followed by a dinner to the bridal
party. Those present from Dover
were: Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Casson,
Daniel Casson, Miss Mary Salisbury,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezekiel Cooper, also j.
Harry Stewart and Miss Mary Stewart
of Merchantville, N. J. Mr.. Casson
is a popular book-keeper at the Farm
ers' Bank and the bride formerly
taught school in the Dover Public
Schools. .-DOUer hader.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
CELEBRATED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Former Marshall and Mrs. John Cannon Short
Overwhelmed by Their Many Friends.

Former Marshall and Mrs. John Cannon Short
Overwhelmed by Their Many Friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cannon Short, of
Nantlcoke hundred, celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary of their marriage
at their home near Cokesbury NJ. E.
Church Tuesday evening. Quite a
large number of relatives and friends
were present, several being there from
Wilmington. The aged couple were
the recipients of many valuable and
and useful presents. Mr.. Short was
a recent United States marshall for
this district and has a large circle of
friends throughout the state. Former
Marshall Short is "a years of age and
his wife is nearly 30. They were mar
ried on November %, 1858, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Day, by the Rev. John l..
McKim, now of Georgetown. Mr..
Short is of English ancestry. His
great grandfather came to this country
in the latter part of the seventeenth
century and settled upon the tract of
land now occupied by him. The
present occupant has lived on the
farm all of his life with the exception
of the time when he was United States
marshal and lived in Wilmington.
Twelve children have been born to Mr..
and Mrs. Short and eight are yet living.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

husks of this ear are of sterling silver,
with outer husks turned down to serve
as supports. The ear itself is of gold,
with a hollow cob cavity. The top be-
ing detachable gives ample space for
holding the champion ear of corn with
in this unique base.
The trophy will be contested for an
nually and awarded by judges appoint
ed by the head of the department Of
agronomy of the Iowa Agricultural col
lege.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
Honey Bees Fill a Dover Roof.

The family of Robert d. Collins, on
State street, Dover, were aroused
Thursday morning by low rumbling
sound which upon investigation, was
found to be large swarm of bees,
there seeming to be myriads of the
insects, which were swarming on the
rear roof of the large house. Mr.. Col.
lins, with several assistants, finally
captured the bees after a struggle, and
successfully hived them. Carpenters
were secured and they ripped open q
portion of the weather boarding and
there t o the surprise of all, about
twenty-five pounds of rich honey was
found.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

There is one rational way to treat
nasal catarrh: the medicine is applied
direct to the affected membrane. The
remedy is Ely's Cream Balm. It re-
stores the infamed tissues to healthy
state without drying all the life out of
them and it gives back the lost senses
OF taste and smell. The sufferer who
Is tired of vain experiments should use
Cream Balm. Druggists sell it for so
cents; Ely brothers, So Warren Street
New York, will mail it.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
INTERESTING FARM NEWS
CLEANED HERE AND THERE
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS THAT CAN BE
APPLIED WITH SPLENDID SUCCESS.
The Care of Tive Stock, the Cultivation of
Crops and the Latest Methods Used ir
Raising and Caring for Poultry.

The cut shows the Iowa state corn
trophy, valued at $3.50, to be presented
by VIII c. Whiting for the best speci-
men of corn grown in the state of Iowa
in 1908, the corn to be used as an ex-
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase expo
sitiOn.
The design is of a representative ear
of corn resting on an ebony base. The
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.

$4,000, 900 worth of toys are imported
annually by this country from Ger
many.
The United States Fish Bureau is
trying to prevent race suicide among
CLANS and Holsters.
A French professor has discovered
that exercise is the best way ofrecover-
ing from the effects Of alcoholic slim
ulants.
An electric fan has been invented
which heats the air current which it
produces. 1t is called the hot air fan.
Presidential revolutions are more
frequent in the South America count
ries than presidential elections in the
United States.
One half the negro population of the
United States is in South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis-
slppi and Louisiana.
An English statement once declared
that the station which controlled the
Pacific Ocean would control the world.
Calling attention to this, the Russian
press says that nation in now America.
The American Protective League, an
incorporated negro organization, ex-
poets to solve the race question by
gradually transferring $500, 600 South
ern negroes to the Northern and
Western towns.
Dowie had more success than Carrie
Nation in attempting to see President
Roosevelt. Elijah II had half hour
interview, while Carrie got in dispute
with Secretary Loeb and was escorted
to the street by the White House
guards.
General O'Connor and Captain Null
er, both of the French Army, had
pugilistic encounter in the streets of
Paris. After rolling each other on the
side walk they were separated by the
passers-by. Any soldiers passing at
the time were supposed to salute the
officers.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

According to Bogota reports the
people of Columbia are donating gold
and jewels toward fund to defend the
national honor, and the French colony
has volunteered its services. 1t is still
believed that, failing in his mission to
Washington, General Reyes will lead
forlorn military hope to the Isthmus.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

There ara 10000, 900 laborers in the
United States. About 100000 of
them belong to unions.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

Nearly 10000 Americans tesited
Switzerland last summer. Thia'sittle,
republic has been called the ding
house OF Europe.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

Horse flesh is popular in Par is
" year 31,79O horsesrys5 donkeys
d s>~>ules were eaten >.the French
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

$4,000, 900 worth of toys are imported
annually by this country from Ger
many.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

A French professor has discovered
that exerciseis is the best way of frecover-
ing from the effects Of alcoholic stim-
ulants.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

The United States Fish Bureau is
trying to prevent race suicide among
CLANS and Holsters.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

One half the negro population of the
United States is in South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis-
slppi and Louisiana.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

An English statement once declared
that the station which controlled the
Pacific Ocean would control the world.
Calling attention to this, the Russian
press says that nation in now America.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

Presidential revolutions are more
frequent in the South America count
ries than presidential elections in the
United States.
Smyrna times., 1903-12-02

An electric fan has been invented
which heats the air current which it
produces. 1t is called the hot air fan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

Mrs c. Il. Coulter president Of the
| Utah Federation Of Women's clubs has
! received word from Mrs. Dmies 7.
Dennison. president Of the general fed
Grafton, that she viii be In Salt Lake
to attend the meeting OF the state fed
GRAFTON, which will meet here next Oc-
tober.
The Cleofan met on Tuesday with
Mrs Selden l. Clawson, the program
consisting Of the topics, Present Day
Noyelists by Mrs. Fannie Y. cav
ton and Present Day Poets, by Miss
Catherine Gunner
At the Reviewers this week Mrs, ~
mer Jones gave an interesting paper on
The Arthurian Legends The next
meeting will be with Mrs Lee, and
Mrs Adams viii give paper on THE
Valley OF Decision"
Mr.. and Mrs ] T. Harris entertained
at dinner on Monday night In honor Of
Mr.. and Mrs Windsor V. Rice. the 9TH
er guests being Maj. and Mrs Myton
and j. S. Bransford.
The ball given by the Knights Tenn
plar on Tuesday night was the largest
and most elaborate affair Of the week.
Chrlstensen's hall was thronged with a
large number Of the knights and their
friends. and many brilliant costumes
were seen among the ladies' At II
o'clock an elaborate banquet was served
at the Commercial club. the tables being
handsomely decorated for the occasion
The affair in all details was most sue
Cessful.
Mrs, r, H. Claiming was hostess at
q pretty luncheon given on Wednesday
in honor Of Mrs T A. Baldwin Jr The
decorations We're in yellow and white.
white marguerItes with yellow shaded
candelabra and yellow bows OF ribbon
making an effective picture. Present
besides the guest Of honor were Mrs.
Sturgiss, Mrs. Louise Smedley Smith. |
Mrs Robert Hardness, Mrs. David S. |
Murray, the Misses Noble, Miss Dolly, |
Miss Burke.
Mrs. Frank Shaw was the guest of |
honor at a delightful luncheon on We'd |
nesday given by Mrs f. |. Davis. |
Spring blossoms adorned the table ana |
the following besides the guest Of honor
were present: Mrs. J. G.. McIain. Mrs. |
=. A. Dix, Mrs Moorhead. Mrs Blckel
Mrs. W. W. Rivers, Mrs d, c. Elchnor, |
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II WEAKNESSES

The largest and most elaborate az.
fair OF the week was the post-nuptial
reception given by Mr. and Mrs Sam
Porter at the Kenyon on Wednesday
night. The rooms were beautifully dec
GRATED IN green and white, palms and
ported plants forming an effective back
ground for the white flowers which car
ried out the color scheme Green shad-
ed lights aided IN the pretty effect Be-
hind a bank Of palms and ferns In the
long hall an orchestra was stationed,
rendering delightful music during the
evening, and refreshments We're served
IN the dining rooms from tables prettily
adorned In the prevailing tints. In a
recess In the hall punch was served by
Miss June Mcintyre and the Misses
Kinney. In the receiving party besides
the hosts were Madame Porter, grand
mother Of the groom, and Mr.. Bersback
and Miss Bersback, father and sister OF
Mrs. Porter About 900 guests were pres
emit
one OF the interesting events of the
week was the reception given by Miss
Creary on Tuesday In honor of Capt.
Hobson. The affair was quite informal
and was limited to the post and retired
army people OF the city, the hours be-
ing from $3.50 to $3.50 o'clock The rooms
were bright with pink and white car
nations apple and cherry blossoms, and
the hostess was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Smith and Miss Schwagler Of the
post.
The University club gave Capt Hob
son an informal reception after the
close OF his lecture on Tuesday night,
the club rooms being the scene OF the
event
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

Mrs. Gillian, Mrs Shaw Mrs. Davis
was assisted at the luncheon hy her
daughters, Mrs Alfred Peters and Miss
I Beatrice Davis,
Miss Emma Fisher was hostess at
/ pretty luncheon this week in honor OF
Mrs j. O, Reber
Miss Payne is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs A. H. Peabody
on Tuesday evening Or. and Mrs. la
/ Note entertained at dinner in honor of
| Capt, Ilobson, the other guests being
! Lieut., Hasbrouck, T. S. ~, and Dr.
J Chapman also Of the navy
Mrs Frank Knox entertained delight
fully at luncheon on Tuesday In honor
of Mrs. Matilda Lewman OF Wisconsin.
who is the guest Of Mrs. s b. Miner
Mr. and Mrs Keogh are at home at
1O2 North Main 81.
Mrs. Arthur Shepherd VIII be at home
10 her friends at liz First street on
Mondays.
The ladies Of 81. Marks Guild gave a
pleasant afternoon affair this week at
the home OF Mrs. j. p. Megeath. about
40 guests being present
Mrs Cooper entertained the members
Of the w. r. G. at her home on Thurs.
day.
Mr. and Mrs l. II. Lewis gave a de,
lightiul musicale at their home on
Thursday night
Mrs. Ferris gave a pretty children's
party this afternoon for her little
daughter Isabel.
Rev. Mr., and Mrs. w. H. Fish, Jr..
viii hereafter be at home to their
friends at 30 Fifth East street.
Mrs David s. Murray gave a pretty
luncheon today In honor IT Mrs Theo-
dore A. Baldwin Jr, There were
five tables that at which the
guest of honor sat belrg done
In pink with Battenbefg lace
spread, and centerpiece OF pink carna-
tons, while the candies were shaded in
the same tint. The tables in the dining
room were also In pink and those In the
library in red,
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles A. Walker en-
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Megeath and Miss Lane on Monday
night The pleasant affair took place
at the home OF the former, and eight
tables were played the prizes being won
by Mrs. Donnellan. Mrs Bennett. Mrs.
Whitney and Miss Ireland. The scores
and TALES We're done In the prevailing
tints and all details were artistic.
on Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs w.
w. Han gave a delightful card party
In honor Of their wooden wedding ami
versary, so guests being present TO en-
Joy the pleasant affair The rooms were
prettily decorated, and delicious re-
freshments were served The hostess
was assisted urlng the evening by Mrs
kislingberry Of Los Angeles
Mrs, John Clark entertained at a
pleasant card party on Thursday.
Mrs. Black entertained the Euchre
club this afternoon.
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Mrs, NJ. b. Whitney was hostess al a
pretty violet card party on Thursday
AFTERNOON, The rooms We're decorated
with profusion Of the dainty and fra
grant flowers, the scores and TALES
designs OF the same flowers The prizes
We're pieces OF hand painted china and
the violet tint prevailed In the refreshA
ments. Miss Wayne Sharp, Mrs. w. II.
Dale and Mrs. Heber Lee were the prize
winners. About 60 guests were present.
Last night Mr. and Mrs NJ. b. Whit
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-02

home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Dun
can by DR. Paden. assisted by Rev.
McNlece, In the presence OF few in
innate friends the affair being quiet
one, Mr. and Mrs. Smith are living at
the Wilson, where they will remain
until their new home Is finished
News has been received OF the mar
rage OF Mr. William @. Van Horne
and Rebecca A. Garlick. the event hav-
ing taken place at Alexandria. Egypt
on April |. The announcement came
IN the nature Of a surprise to Mr.. Van
Horne's friends in Salt Lake. who knew
nothing OF the event until the recep-
ton Of cards bringing the news.
on Thursday Miss Ruby Brownlec.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown
lee and Mr.. r. f. Bolton were married
Tie ceremony being performed In the
afternoon at the home of the bride by
Rev. A. L, Arnold The rooms were