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Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
Thursday. November 2eth, 1908.
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IHE prospect that canal alnegotiations
will be successfully conducted with
the new republic of Panama appears
TO rouse the critics of our government
to fresh fury. They seem to hold
that the United States should not
profit, from the accomplished fact in
the achievement of which this country
mad absolutely no part. We wanted a
canal at Panama Some of these
critics particularly wanted it there in
preference to anywhere else. But
COLOMBIA would not assent to its con-
struetlon on any reasonable terms.
Now part of Colombia revolts, re-
asserts its independence, actual
achieves that Independence, and Offers
US an opportunity to fulfil our desire
for a canal. Thereupon these self
appointed censors austerely declare
that we should not avail ourselves of
the opportunity. We should refuse
TO deal with a government that is
willing to deal with us, and insist that
we will deal only with government
that will not deal with us!
Such contentious are hopelesslv
folly. 1t is no business of ours that
Panama has seeded from Colombia
The United States has no right To
hold grand inquisition to determine
whether the people of Panama did
right or did wrong in seeding. The
United States is not the arbiter eIeooo.
ttarun' of South American relations
Its business is not to pry into its
nelghbors' motives, but to reccanize
facts. 1t has often recognized facts
that were not pleasing or profitable TO
1t. Why should it not recognize a
TACT that happens to be to its advan.
tage? Granted that the people of
Panama did secedefo the express nnr-
pose Of securing the canal. We have
no doubt that they did so for that
among other reasons, as, indeed thew
long he-. --aud threatened to do. To
that any reason why we should turn
our Daek upon them? Should we say
to them that, because they have made
themselves independent in order 70
be more friendly with us, therefore
we wilLoot be friendly with them?
A pretty position the United States
would put itself into, if it refrained
from constructing the canal on sncb
groundsl 1t has declared that -
wants to make a canal there rather
than elsewhere. Then WHY not malo
it? Well, the isthmus is in a dis |
turbed state. But Is not America nm
der treaty of more than fifty wears,
standing, authorized, and indeed. re-
quired, to maintain order there? Yss
and it Las done so; but it cannot make
terms with the Bogota government
But what has the Bogota government
to do with it? Is it in control or nos.
session of the lsthmus? No. il has
heen entirely expelled. Then what
government is in control? That of
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
Quick Arrest.

j.. A. Gulledge of Verbeua, Ala. was
twice IN the hospital from a severe case
OF piles causing "a tumOrs. After doc.
tors and all remedies failed, Bucklin's
Arnlca salve quickly arrested him fur-
ther inflammation and cured him. II
conquers aches and kills pain. 2jc. at
Benton n. Weldon Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del.' every Wednesday afternoon.
The TINES is an Independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
state OF which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items OF importance Of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER
Editor and Proprietor.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
OUR GUARANTEE !;

Better Goods for the same
Money or the Same Goods for
Less Money than Elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
OVERCOATS
From IS Up.

ONE of the greatest comforts is a
" good overcoat; big and gen
erOus so that it will be warm
and slip on easily; one that fits
perfectly and hangs right SO that
the weighr falls in the right place
and doesn't tire you to wear it
We have them here of Irish Frieze
Kersey, Melton and Cheviot. Richly
lined and tailored; any length,
from a little below the knee to the
long coats down to the ankle. It's
not only the style which attracts
trade, but the quality which
HOLDS IT, that is "the" feature
OF our Suits and Overcoats. Step
IN any time and try on your size in
some of the new ones for Fall and
Winter wear and note the saving in
price. 1t costs nothing to look.
We carry complete line Of Suits
and Overcoats for the bows and
too; and in fact everv-
thing man, young man, boy or
child wears in the way of Clothing
Hats and Furnishings, Underwear,
etc.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

AssOCldVe EOlIOr.
fEKMs-SUBscRIPTIoN-s per annum. Ii
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of (which t
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
Aenton, CheswOld, Leipsic, &c. rate of So
eeuts an inch for hrSt insertion and 25 cent
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Res ding
Notices, 10 cents perl per issue. specia
reduction on all semi-annuaI Snd yearly adve.
tisements
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
THANKSGIVING Day,
A PROCLAMATION BY
THE GOVERNOR.

The recurring season c0nSecrated by State us.
age aud National custom has brought again to US
as people the opportunity and the obligation to
devote one day in the year as a dav of thanksgiv
ing and public Acknowledgement of the blessings
OtPeace, of prosperity, and of health so abund-
antly bestowed upon our Commonwealth during
the year past.
Gratitude is a benignant quality 1t bIesseS
MIN who gives. and him who receives 1t is
especially benehcent when iu open and sincere
ackl OWledgment it is rendered unto the "Giver
brewery good and perfect gift"
therefore, l, JOh, Hum. Governor of the Slate
OF Delaware. adhering to established usage ana
the day designated by the President of the United
States, do set apart
Thursday November 26th, 1908,
as day of public THANKSGIVING and PRAYER. and
IN pursuance of this purpose 90 ask tbatall pnh
nc business be suspended except works of char
lty and necessity, and that the. people of this
state deTo e the day aforesaid to religions wor
snip the giving of aims, and that fraternsI inter
course which shall develop peace frieudshipand
happiness mong them
INIEsTIMoNY WHEREOF l. John HUM. Gov
- erhor of tie state of Delaware have
4 SEAL \hereunto set my hand and caused the
A0@ Great Seal Of the state to be hereto All
- fixed this tenth day o November in
tne year OF our Lord one thousand nine hundred
a1u ~ llree, and of The Independence of the Unit
ga states OF America the one hundred aud twen
By the Governor: 0-''
CALEB X. LAYTOE,
Secretery of State.
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
A. L. Hudson, Jr..
'fREAL&ES
BROKER
SMYRNA, DELAWARE,

CdliHcted Tsrlhs roT r, sale Money to Loan, Rent.
wanted to- sell IIror'i or SrSin and Grass Farms
and will guarantee satisfaction; i; me a call
ViIice; rlain Street, with L. M pr;ce
Smyrna times., 1903-11-18
FOR RENT.

dwelling. on lower Main street now
IA tenure OF j. w. Start. Possess;om Iom
March 1st, 1904. Apply TO -'S0sion
WM. NORRIs,
Smvrna DelA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Assault on Noble Grand.

While a colored lodge of Odd Fellows
was in session in a south Columbus street
hall ON Thursday night Abe Douglas
arose and started to leave the room with
out obtaining the permission of Beverly
Diggs. the Noble Grand. Abe was halt
ed AT the door and told he must not re-
tire without the consent of the presiding
officer. The latter refused TO grant per-
mission at that time, but later Douglas
was allowed to make his exit The men,
Der was much disgruntled at the action
of the Noble Grand and determined to
wreak vengeance upon him when the
lodge adjourned. He stationed himself
ON a corner, having first procured a
stick and when Digs appeared dealt
him several blows. The brethren inter
fered and brought the trouble to close.
Douglas, however, picked up a stone
and did not seem disposed to let the
matter rest. He threw the missile al
Diggs, but it struck bystander. Ofhcer
Mayhew took the assailant in charge
Yesterday, aud the latter left collateral
for his appearance in the Police Cour'
this morning Digs was not present
when the case was,called and it was post
poned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
DisorderlY Fairfaxian.

Some excitement was caused at the
Fayette street depot yesterday evening
by the drunken and Jisorderly conduct
Of Henry Fisher, resident of the Ac-
cotink neighborhood. He had been
elected from a bar room in the neighbor-
hood. after which he went to the depot.
Special Officer Park attempted to quiet
him, but he grew insolent toward the
officer and the latter was compelled to
use force before he could put him under
arrest. Fisher was subsequently placed
in a wagon and turned over to Officer
Nicholson. 1t took the united efforts OF
the latter and Mr.. Park to keep him IN
the vehicle and that of four men to put
him in cell at the station house. The
Mayor this morning fined the accused
$40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
church Services, &c., Sunday.

cupter CauRcH-Seryices at 100 a. m.
and z.30 n. m. by Rev. w. ]. Morton.
Sr PArL's CHURCH-Holy communion al
7:3O a. m. Services at II q. IN. and 81 p. NJ
by Rev. P P. Phillips;
I.AcE CHuRcH--Holy communion at 20
a m. Services at II a. IN. and 7:3O p. IN. Dy
Rev. c. T. Ball.
Sr MARY's CHURCH--First mass at a. m.
Second and last mass at 1890 a. IN. Vespers
and sermon at p. m.
IuMANURL LUTHERAN CHURCH-Ser-
vices at 3 p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Schroeder NO
other service.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH--Sunday
school at $3.50 a. IN. Services at IL a. m. and
7:3O D. ID. by Rev. F. J. Brooke, ID; ID.
BAPTIST CHURcH-Sunday school at $3.50 a.
m. Services at IL a. N. and 1880 p. m. by
Rev. o. f. Flippo. D. ID.
TEISITY METH. EPIs. CHURCH-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. IN. Services at II a. m. and
7:3O D. IN. by Rev. J. A. Jehers. Young
Peoples Meeting at6:30 p. m.
METH. EPIs CHURCH SOUTH-0:3O a. m.
Sunday school, Services Ill a. m. and 7:3O
D. m. by Rev. ]. z. Stump.
METH. PROT. CHUICH-Sunday school at
9l5 a. m. Services at IL a. m. and 7:3O p. IN.
by Rev. J. II. 5. Ewell.
FgEE METHODIST CHURCH-Lee street,
near Wilkes-Services at II a. m. and 1880 p.
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH
Gibbon street, near Alfred.-Sunday school at
2:45 D. IN. Preaching at 400 p. M. by Rev.
Mr.. Welch.
RAILROAD READING RooMs-Services at
p. NJ. e,,.-,,
DEL RAY CHAPEL NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at p. m.
EpwOrth League at 8 p. m.
AIMS HOUsE-Service at 2 80 p. m.
MIssIoN-West side Of Fairfax street, be-
tween Franklin and Jefferson streets.-Serv-
ices at 1880 p. m.
RoBERT's CHAPEL, NJ. E. CHURCH (coior-
ed)-Preaching at II a. IN. and 7:3O p. m.
MEADE CHAPEL-Sunday school at $50 p.
m. Evening service at p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Another New Market Memorial For
The ". M. I,

The services of Prof Z. F. Andrews,
of Fairfax county, Virginia, have re-
Gently been secured to paint life size
oil portrait of Gen. Scott Ship, who
for many years has been the able superin-
tendent of the Virginia Military Institute
at Lexington. During the war between
the STANDARDIZATION. Ship COM
manded the battalion of cadets from the
V. NJ. |. at the now famous battle OF
New Market, Va, May 10, 1864, in
which so many Of that gallant band were
killed and wounded at their country 5
call. The portrait is to be painted In
the uniform of a Lieut.. Col. OF Infantry
in the Confederate States army, the
rank which Gen. Shipp held at that
time. and is to be presented to the in
stitute. MAY Is, 1904, by the alumni OF
the Virginia Military Institute and the
survivors and friends of the New Market
battalion of cadets, as memorial Of the
battle of New Market. The idea OF
this portrait was conceived last summer
at the unwilling of the monument to the
New Market cadets at Lexington. That
occasion which brought together so many
of the alumni of the institute, and which
warmed so many hearts with recollec-
tons ''as the brave days of old" has led
to this beautiful tribute to the DOW his
toric fame of the New Market battalion
of cadets. Prof. Andrews who is to car
nv out the design is an artist Of distln-
guished ability and national reputation.
He received his scholastic education at
KENYON and Marietta Colleges in this
country, but spent many years as an art
student in Dusseldorf and Paris, where
he became we'll and favorsbly known in
his chosen profession. He is the sue
cessful founder of the CorcOran Art
School at Washington, one of the lead
inginstitutiOns in this line in the coun-
try, and he has executed the portraits OF
many conspicuous persons. A number
of his pictures now adOrn the walls OF
the White House, the "Thomas Jeffer.
son" and the Martha Washington, y
being the most beautiful and widely
known of these, although, the portrait
of "Dolly Madison" in the Cosmos Club,
Washington, is also very general favor
lite. A replica ofthe portrait of"Thoma'
Jefferson" is at the University of Vir
ginia having been presented by Prof
Andrews to that institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Death of Former Alexandrian.

Mr.. Walter B. Waddey, a native OF
this city, where he lived up to about
twenty years ago, died at his home in
Washington yesterday. The deceased
was in hin Goth year. He was a son of
the late John Waddey and in early life
was a clerk in the wholesale boot and
shoe house of McVeigh q Chamberlain,
northeast corner of Prince and Union
streets. Later when the building which
now stands at the northeast corner OF
King and Royal streets was erected he
became an attache of the firm of Baldwin
& Co. During the civil war he embark
ed 10 the BOOT and shoe trade on the
south side of King street, between Far
fax and Royal, and later removed to the
square west. He continued to conduct
business at the latter place until his re-
moval to Washington. His remains
will be brought here on Monday where
the interment will take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Boys Fined.

Two precocious youths, Gus Robinson
and Lee browns, who, itseems, frequent
saloons and exc out all existence by their
vocal powers, emerged from bar room
in the western part of the city yesterday
in an intoxicated condition and insolent-
" accosted young lady who was pass
ing at the time. They were later arrest
ed BY Officer Nicholson and the Mayor
this morning fined them So each. In
default of payment they will be sent to
the work house. These two boys were
before the Mayor few days ago on
another charge, which was not proven
against them, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
The Weather.

The weather was cold again last night,
and much ice and frost were visible this
morning. The surface of the river was
silent and immovable and presented a
field of broken ice as far as the eye could
reach. The ice yesterday extended south
of Indian Head, and it was said this
morning to be as far down as Maryland
Point. Steamers experience but little
trouble in forging their way through it,
but present conditions seriously interfere
with the progress of sailing craft. The
wind today changed to the southeast and
milder weather has followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Police Court.

Mayor G. l.. Simpson Presiding ]
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Fred Glinke and w. J. Dslton, ar
rested by Lieutenant Smith and Officers
Lyles and Nicholson as suspicious
characters, were dismissed.
Henry Fisher, arrested by Othcer
Nicholson and special Officer Park for
disorderly conduct at the Fayette street
depot and resisting the officers, was
fined $40.
Gus Robinson and Lee browns, ar
rested by Officer Nicholson for insulting
a young woman, were fined f5 each.
A white man, arrested by Officer
Knight for being drunk in the street.
was dismissed with an admonition.
Charles Holt and James Watson, ar
rested by Officers Belts and Beach for
drunken and disorderly conduct and In
juring property, were fined 50 each.
Abe Douglass, colored, arrested by
Officer Mayhem charged with assaultlng
and beating Beverly Digs, colored, had
his case continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Personal.

The Euchre Club was delightfully."- en-
tertained last night by Mrs. Robert W..
Fuller and Mrs. Albert @. Murdaugh at
the residence of the latter on Washing
ton street. The games were well con-
tested and the prizes were won by Misses
Elsie Danenhower and Fannie Herbert
and Messrs. R. w. Fuller and }. L..
Marye.
Henry Ewing Batcheller, of St. Joe,
Mo-, is spending the holidays with his
cousin, Mr.. c. L. Pickin.
Capt. II. Heber Boswell contemplates
spending the Christmas holidays in Al
exandria. = La Plata, Md, Times.
Mrs. G. c. Scarlet has gone to her
old home in Raleigh, n. c., to spead
the holidays.
Mr.. John Travers, who has been at
the Episcopal Eye aud Ear Hospital in
Washington for an operation upon his
ewes, has returned much benefited.
DR.. NJ. w O'Brien has returned rom
Atlanta, where be went to attend the
meeting of the Southern Surgeons Assoc
citation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
rFor other news matter see first and
fourth pages.
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and salts
factory when it is kept at hand and given
as soon as the cold is contracted and
before ithas become settled in the system.
In almost every instance severe cold
may be warded ofby taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication OF
the cold appears. There is no danger
in giving it to children for it contains no
harmful substance. 1t is pleasant to
take-both adults and children like it.
Buy it and you will get the best 1t
always cures. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
I.oCAT. RRgVITIES.

Four troops of the Second regiment,
United States cavalry, left Fort Myer
Yesterday for New York, where they
will embark onthe transport Fitzpatrick,
which sails for the Philippines tomor-
row.
The special collection taken up at the me-
mortal service of the Second Presbyterian
Church last Sunday afternoon for the Stay
maker Memorial Fund amounted to SlS9; Al
a meeting last Tuesday evening. the west
minister League pledged itself TO raise so ior
the Slaymaker Memorial Fund TO be USED IN
rebuilding the steamer "Lapsley."
The three new trailer locomotives recently
received by the Southern Railway are no"
being run on the road. Engineer II: >. MUIR
nby took out one this morning which was al
tached to train No. 2;
The remains Of the two children of Mr.. b. IL
Fowle who were burned to death az theil
home near Washington recently, were Drough
here today and inferred by Demaine * son
II is not expected that the Baptist Churcf
will elect pastor at their morning service 10
morrow, as the committee on pulpit relatlon
viii ask TO be continued.
Mrs. Maria A. Fleming has sold to james
Roberts a house and lot on the west side
| Fairfax street, between Madison and Mont
| gomery, for Sl25.
Mrs. Julia f. Harner died at her home q
Del Ray last night. The deceased was .
wears old. She was a native OF Loudoul
county.
Charles Swanson, of the Atlantic, Gulf am
Pacific Dredging Company, was drowned u
the river near Maryland Point yesterday.
Mr.. Richard Morgan will conduct the son
service at the Railroad Reading Rooms u
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
In the Corporation Court today Catharin
L. McGahey was appointed guardian
Eleanor NJ. MEG hey.
Martha Washington, colored, died at he
home, l0l7 Oronoco street, yesterday.
Mr.. c. w. Howell adyertises all grades
umbrellas as suitable holiday gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
The Late Mr.. Slaymaker.

The Westminster League of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church has received
letter written by the late Rev. b. &.
Slaymaker on November 5. 1t is dated
'Leopoldville, Stanley Pool. The
writer, among other things. said he had
been at this place five weeks, awaiting
a time to proceed up the river. The
mother of the unfortunate young mission
ary received a letter written by the de-
ceased on November 10, in which he
stated that he purposed to start for
his post the next morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Fight Will be Bitter.

Those who persist in closing their ears
against the continual recommendation of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, will
have long and bitter fight with their trou5-
les, if not ended earlier by fatal termination.
Read what 7. r. Beall, of Beall, Miss, has to
say: Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had failed.
Improvement came at once and four bottles
entirely cured her. Guaranteed by f. 5.
Leadbeater & Sons. druggists. Price SOC AMI
S1.0O Trial bottles free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Arm Broken.

BY the overturning Of covered farm
wagon on the road between Washington
and Alexandria on Thursday afternoon
Mrs. j. II. Fry of Gunston, Fairfax
county, had her arm broken and received
other minor injuries. The accident oc-
CURED near the power house of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Yer,
non railway. Mrs. Fry, who was seated
in the wagon, was thrown out, a guam
tity of furniture being piled upon her.
The injured woman was taken to the
power b ,use, where her broken arm was
bathed and bandaged, after which she
went to Washington for surgical aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Cars OFF The Track.

A north bound freight train which
had Just passed off the Long bridge broke
in two on Maryland avenue at an early
hour this morning, and the detached
portion ran backward down the grade &c
the north approach of the bridge. SeVe'
raj OF the cars were derailed and traih'
on toe bridge interrupted until the car
were replaced upon the rails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Fell Through a Trestle.

Mr.. Charles Lunsford, engineer on the
Washington and Ohio Railroad, fell
through the trestle at Leesburg last night,
spraining both of his ankles and bruising
himself considerably Mr.. Lunsford was
in the act ofdescending from his locomo-
tive at the time of the accident and
made mistep falling through the trestle
with the result given above. He was
brought to his home in this city where he
received surgical attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and strength
ems the stomach and digestive organs. Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and
strength. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, rebuilds
WORKOUT tissues, purifes, strengthens and
sweetens the stomach Gov. g. w. Atkinson,
of West Virginia, says II have used mum,
Der of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
have found Ii to be very effective and, indeed
a powerful remedy for stomach ailments. ]
recommend it to my friends" Sold by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
Christmas Celebrations.

The Sunday schools of the various
churches are making arrangements for
their Christmas celebrations which are to
be held as follows: st. Mary's-Next
Tuesday afternoon. Christ Church
Dec. "a, at 5 p. m. St. PauPs-Dec.
"a, at 4;SO p. m. Grace Church-Dec'
%. NJ. P. Church-Dec. 80, at 1880 P.
m. Emmanuel Lutheran-Dec. 20, al
1880 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-19
The Market.

The market this morning showed but
little Improvement over that of last
Saturday. Prices we're virtually I'M
changed. Some fine poultry was exhib-
tied and large quantity of evergreens
and other Christmas decorations was in
evidence.