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AK HANDLES AND AXES.

selecting an ak handle always choose
one in which the layers are parallel
with the line of force, as shown in Fig.
1. If they are at right angles, as in
Fig. 2, a few days use will cause the
handle to split along the dotted lines
shown. The difference in quality in
this respect is so marked that many
dealers sort their handles and make
the price of one about double that Of
the other.
In hanging an ak considerable at
tention should be paid to the kind of
work which is to be DONE For small
wood hang an ak pointing in, as shown
in Fig. 3. For very large trees hang it
squarely across or at right angles to
the handle, and for splitting, especial
ly block wood, hang it out according to
Fig. 4. This gives one Il chance to
strike a heavy blow squarely across
the block, using the whole bit of the
ak, and without making a tiresome
bend of the back with every blow.
The relative position of the blade and
handle may be changed by inserting a
small wedge in the eye of the AK, ell
ther above or below the handle, as &C.
casiOn may require.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24
Cheap shelter For sheep.

A cheap shelter will do for sheep in
winter. An open shed facing the south
and east on high piece of ground to
let the water run away from the build
ing is the best. This is an ideal place
to winter sheep. A tight board fence
as a windbreak is better than a barn
cellar or basement. A shed made of
spruce boughs would answer the pur-
pose well, but room enough must be
provided. Sheep know very little. They
should always have at least twice as
much room as they would need if they
were more intelligent We need no
feed racks. The clean snow is an ideal
place to feed a sheep hay. Move the
well shaken hay a little farther out
each feed, and at every storm begin
back at the shed, and always feed on
clean snow. If you have a few roots,
feed them whole. If you do not con-
fine the sheep in yard, and you should
not, you need not bother about water.
If they can always have clean snow,
they will eat that and thrive, but with
cut clean snow they suffer for want of
water quicker than any other animal,
says a New England Homestead cor
respondent.
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NOTICE.

Smyrna, Del, February %, 1901
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24
Marketing Ducks.

In nine weeks ducklings should weigh
four and a half pounds each and are
ready for market. They should be
marketed before the pinfeathers begin
to grow, which is likely to occur after
the ninth week. Ducks are best killed
by cutting into the base of the brain at
the roof of the mouth. Before killing
the feet of the birds should be caught
in a loop, with head hanging down
ward. Immediately after being killed
the picking dry should be done. Care
should be taken to prevent injury of
any kind to the carcass.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24

Dyspepsia-bane of human exist
ence. Burdock Blood Bitters cures it
promptly, permanently. Regulates
and tones the stomach.
Is it a burn Use DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil. A cut 4? Use DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil. At your drug
gists.
Coughs and colds down to the very
borderland of consumption, yield to
the soothing healing influences of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Only one remedy in the world that
VIII at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body; DOan's oint-
ment. At any drug store, so cents.
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Smyrna, Del, Febru
NOTICE.

NTOIlCE.
IN Notice is hereby given that l, John C.
Blizzard, being tenant of the house known
as the Delaware House," in the Town of
Smyrna, Kent county and State of Della
ware, intend to make application to the
Court of General Sessions OF the State of
Delaware in and for Kent county, at its
next session which will commence and be
held at Dover, in Kent county aforesaid, on
Monday. the 25th day of April, A. d. 1904,
for a license for the keeping of an inn or tav-
ern and authorizing the sale OF intoxica ting
liquors in less quantities than one quart to
be drunk on the premises in the said "Del-
aware House." The said Delaware House, :"
wherein an inn or tavern is proposed to be
kept with the privilege of selling intoxi-
eating LIQUORS in less quantities than one
quart to be drunk on the premises, is To-
Gated in United School Districts Nos. and
II and and l07, in Kent county aforesaid,
and forming one United School District by
the name OF the Smyrna Public Schools"
and at the southeast corner OF Main Street
and Mt. Vernon, formerly Methodist Street,
in the Town of Smyrna, in Kent county
aforesaid. The names OF the respectable
citizens recommending my said application,
land at least one-half OF whom are free
hOlders) are:
Wilson T. Lavender, G. B. Raymond.
Oscar Fisher, Thos H. Coverdale,
Alexander Carson. Samuel Wilds,
Walter Shelton, Theodore Stratton,
G. P. Gears, VIM. NJ. Lewis,
NJ. H. Appleton, Jacob Leinberger,
Peter P. Collins, W. G. Deakyne,
Henry Seimes, J. F. Goldsborough,
JOHN G. BLIZZARD.
Smyrna, Del, Feb. 16, 1904
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24

China seems liable to be wakened
from the sleep of ages. With Russia
usurping the three eastern provinces
of Manchuria, England creeping over
the boundary of Thibet, to seize the
valley of the Yangtse- Kiang, France
eager to possess Kwangsi and the Yum
nan province. japan acquisitive and
aggressive in Korea, and Germany
with her heart set upon the fertile pro-
vince of Shantung, she must feel as if
she were the spoil of brigands.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24

The days of chivalry are not yet end
ed. and optimists may take courage.
In Congress last week Mr.. Shafroth,
Dem, of Colorado, rose in his pace
and astonished the house and the
Elections Committee by resigning his
seat and moving that his opponent be
committed in his place. Long and
careful scrutiny of the election returns
had convinced him that the ballots
had been tempered with to his advan-
tage, and he refused to profit by it.
Such an exhibition of integrity was
unprecedented and members of both
parties applauded him with great en-
thusiasm and deep feeling.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24

While we are hurrahing for a larger
navy 1t may profit us to remember that
an ordinary battleship costs as much
as 1900 farms. including building
tools, and livestock. The expense of
keeping it afoat costs a couple of
farms every day, and a single discharge
of its batteries consumes the value of
a township of the best land in New
England. Moreover, it's average life
is not much greater than the average
life of an army mule.
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Note the Following Reductions :
Lee Hen Lee
OPPOSITE THE SMYRNA HOUSE,
SMYRNA, DEL.
NOTICE.

Office.
" Notice is hereby given that l, Cyrus
Gears, being the owner and occupant of
the Smyrna House. in the town of Smyrna
in Kent County and State of Delaware. do here
by give notice that on Monday, the 18th day of
April, A. D. 1904, l intend to make application
to the Court of General Sessions of the State of
Delaware, in and for Kent county then
10 be holden at Dover, for a license to keep
an Inn or Tavern and to sell intoxicating
liquors therein in less quantities than one
quart to be drunk on the premises, at the
house known as the Smyrna House situated in
United School Districts Nos. 3 and n and and
107 in Kent County and State of Delaware and
forming one United School District by the name
Of"Smyrna Public Schools" and located on Main
Street in said town of Smyrna, Kent County
aforesaid.
The following respectable citizens residing in
the United District lat least one halt of whom are
substantial freehOlders) recommend my said APP
plication:
NJ. H. Appleton, VIM. NJ Lewis,
Jacob Leinberger, GeOrse II. Williams,
Walter Shelton, John c. Blizzard,
VIM. II. Collins, Peter =. Collins,
W. G. Deakyne, Oscar Fisher,
Charles JONES' William T. Ryan,
S. F. Mailman, d. G.. Bailey,
Alexander Carsons, James w. Spruance.
CYRUS P. GEARS.
Smyrna, Del, February 49, 1901
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Puts an End to Il All.

A Grievous wall oftimes comes as
result OF unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, Backache,
Liver complaint and Constipation. But
thanks to DIR. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
25c. Guaranteed by Benton N. Weld
on's Drug Store.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24

NJ Office.
~ Notice is hereby given that Maria Smith
being the owner and occupant of the house
known as the Chester House. situated in the
Town OfSmyrna, Kent County and state of Del
aware, intend to make application to the Court
of General Sessions of the State of Delaware, in
and for Kent County, at its next session,
which will commence and be held at
Dover in Kent County aforesaid, on Mon
day, the tWenty-fifth day of April, A. d. 1904
for license for the keeping of an inn or tavern
and authorizing the sale of intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart
to be drunk on the premises, in said
"Chester House. The said Chester House"
wherein an inn or tavern is proposed to be kept
with the privilege of selling therein intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart, to be
drunk on the premises, is located in United
School District, Nos. 3 and a. and 107. in
Kent County aforesaid and forming one United
School District by the name of The Smyrna
Public Schools" and located on Mt Vernon
formerly MethodsC Street. in the Town of
Smyrna. in Kent County aforesaid. The names
of the respectable citizens recommending my
said application, land at least One-half of whom
are substantial freeholders) are:
James HendricksOn, Jacob Leinberger,
Alexander CarsOns Sherman Kittle,
George w. Bedwell VIM. NJ. Lewis,
w. G.. Deakyne, John G. Blizzard.
Walter Shelton, George Heinold,
Oscar Fisher, G.. P Gears,
Peter P. Collins, F. GOldsbOrOugh,
Frank S. Green, w. J. Robinson.
MARIA +. SMITH.
Smyrna, Del, February 23d, 1904
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-02-24

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 part. 1t also gives the
TENS of importance Of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
CERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN-s per annum. II
paid strictly in advance s1.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 ofwhich it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
Xenton, Cheswold, Leipsie, &c. rate of 50
cents an inch for first insertion and % cent;
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A specia
Eeduction on all semi. ANIMAL and yearly adve
hasemelts,
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Sn1YTMN, Del. ,

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
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THE OLD
ChineSeLaundrv

have come back again to take
charge of the old Laundry oppo-
site the Smyrna House on Main
street, and am prepared to do good
Laundry Work of all kinds at
short notice. Work furnished in
three days after being left at my
Laundry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
PLANS FOR EXTENDING WORK
DECIDED UPON BY TRUSTEES.

The trustees OF the American university
held their semi-anpual meeting In the
offices of the university in this city yes
terday morning. and action was taken
looking toward the Immediate enlargement
of the work Of the institution. The build
ing committee was authorized to proceed
with the construction Of the Hall OF Gov
eminent, the foundation Of which Is COM
pleted and the corner stone laid.
The trustees present contributed $4,000
toward this purpose, and subscriptions
amounting to $4,000, which had been made
to other funds in connection with the uni
versity work. were transferred by the do
nors to the Hall Of Government building
fund. More than $55. 600 also Is said to DC
available in the fund for the building. SO
that the total amount available Will meet
all present needs.
A call for popular subscriptions toward
the fund Cor the Hall Of Government pulid.
ing will Be issued by Bishop McCape OF
Philadelphia. The building Is 20 pc me-
mortal to the late President Mckinney. An
nouncement was made OF severai generous
bequests which recently nave .. 1ee no maze az,
to the university, and git OF VOW ny .
well-known woman of Illinois:
To I'LL vacancies the following new trus-
tees were elected: Bishop Earl Cfanston OF
this city: T. NJ Arnold, Ridgeway. Pe-, ana
Levi Smith. Warren, Pa.
The Following officers OF the OoeEo "esS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
PREVENTIVE MEASURES.
Health Office Undertakes to Stop
Spread of Hog Cholera

The health office authorities have taken
steps to prevent the spread of hog cholera,
which has recently made It's appearance in
the District The health office was inform
ed yesterday that a truck farmer living on
Giesboro' Point, In the southwestern por-
ton of the District. had lost within the
past few days twelve hogs out Of a herd
of fifteen from hog cholera. The depart
ment officials Immediately went to the
scene of the reported epidemic and from
personal observations. had the report con-
tirmed.
1t is stated that the bodies of the dead
animals had been left lying about on the
ground and that buzzards were freely de-
vouring the carcasses, and In so doing were
carrying the disease on their feet to other
parts Of the country. The authorities imme-
diately gave instructions to the farmer to
gather the carcasses together and burn
them. to disinfect the pens thoroughly and
to plow up and turn under the ground in
the hog yards.
Hog cholera Is known as the most de-
structive contagious disease that prevails
among hogs. At Jackson City. about two
years ago. It is stated, a herd of hogs died
of cholera and the carcasseS were left on
the ground as food for the buzzards. The
disease was conveyed by the birds to other
farms and the herds of number of farm
ers fell victims to the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
MRS. MARGARET R. STONE.
Daughter Of the Late Thomas Richie
and Wife Of Dr. Stone.

Mrs. Margaret Richie Stone. widow Of
DR.. Robert King Stone. died suddenly yes
terday at her residence. 1345 F street north
west, as a result Of cerebral hemorrhage
Funeral services will be held in accordance
with the rites of the Episcopal Church.
Rev. Randolph H. Mckim. d. D.. officiating
The arrangements have not yet been COM
pleted.
Mrs Stone was the daughter OF the late
Thomas Richie, editor of the old Wash
ington Union. Mr.. Ritchie was personal
friend Of President Polk and In early days
his daughter was one Of the bellies Of the
capital. She was married to DR.. Robert
King Stone. President Lincoln's family
physician, early in life. She went to the
old house at the corner of 14th and streets
northwest as q bride more than half
century ago and lived there to the time of
her death. She was a woman OF high in
tellectual attachments and was a member
Of member of charitable organizations.
For many years Mrs. Stone was known
as one Of the leading charity workers of the
city and was connected with every charita-
BILE enterprise set on foot in Washington in
the last fifty years. She leaves one daugh-
ter. Mrs. George Byrd Harrison. widow OF
the late DIR. George Byrd Harrison of this
city. DR.. T. Ritchie Stone. only son OF the
deceased, died about year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14

capital presents itself. is perfecting ar
rangements to issue several hundred COM
plmentary invitations to persons in attend
ance upon the inaugural ceremonies next
March
This society is said to be the largest So
cial organization among the colored citizens
in Washington. and includes in its men,
bersl1ip many of the prime pals and teach
ers of the public schools, medical, dental,
pharmaceutical and legal graduates and a
large number in the other walks of life,
blending into a harmonious representative
body complimentary to the better element
OF the city's colored population.
At the Grand Army encampment held In
this city in October, 1902 the organization
extended complimentary invitations to $50
visitors, representing thirty states. to a re-
ception held In their honor at Convention
Hall.
The Organizations opening social func-
ton of the season will take place Friday
evening, December 30 1904. from 8 pm. to
2 am, at Odd Fellows Hall, NJ street
northwest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
DR.. Miles
Anti=Pain Pills

They never fail to cure all cases of pain, because
they treat the Pain Source-the nerves. BY sooth-
ing the irritated nerves they lessen the tension,
build up the strength, set the blood coursing
through the veins, and thus allay all pain.
Periodic headache. that unified me for business
several days at a time. has been my life e1pe-
rience. found first relief In DR.. Miles Anti
Pills, and since then Invariably ward them OF
by taking pill when feel them coming on"
e. NJ. MOOBERRY, Windsor Ill.
The first package will benefit; If not, the drug
gst will return your money.
% doses. 25 cents Never sold In bnlE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14

elected: President, DR.. David H. Carroll;
vice president, A. B. Browne: secretary.
Dr. c. w. Baldwin. and treasurer. Charles
c. Glover.
Fitting resolutions were passed relative
to the deaths of two trustees. who dleo
since the last meeting, namely, ex-Gov.
Robert Emory Pattison and Charles
Scott, both Of Pennsylvania. They were
both devoted to the interests OF the
from the meetings Of the board is re-
garded as a serious loss.
Among members of the board present
from out of the city were Bishop c. c.
McCabe of Philadelphia, Senator Jona-
than p, Dolliver Of Iowa, DR.. T. N. Boyle
of Pennsylvania, George c. Sturgiss OF
Morgantown, w. Va, T. D. Collins OF
Pennsylvania and Mrs. J. F. Robinson OF
Rock Island, Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
vireinian Killed Himself.

George r. Hill. twenty-three years old.
formerly employed by the Southern rail-
way. shot and killed himself at CharIottes-
VILE. Va. yesterday. Hill was shooting at
a target. when one Of his companions
knocked the weapon from his hand. Pick
ing 1t up. Hill exclaimed: ''It 10 empty"
and. placing the. pistol close to his breast.
pulled the trigger. Hill declared that no
had ghot himself Intentionally and walked
down the railroad track. He had gone 100
yards when he fell dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
E: Droop sons $ Co., OPS Pa. Ave.
Aches

Of some kind the heritage Of nearly every one
from the infant and the collie. the middle aged and
the distressing. miserable headaches, to the aged
with nervous, muscular and rheumatic palms.
remedy to relieve IL all cases must be founded
on the right principle, and that accounts for the
wonderful success of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
PAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Disbursing Officer Rogers in Role Of
Santa Claus.

Disbursing officer c. c. Rogers is making
arrangements to pay Off all the District
employees before Christmas, instead Of wait
ing until the end of the month. as is usual.
Mr.. Rogers will pay out over $2OO,UOO next
week to the more than 800 employees on the
pay rolls of the police and fire departments
and school teachers and pensioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14
Gen. Miles Social Arbiter Of State.

Gen. Nelson A. Miles, chief of stan OF
Gov Douglas. will be master OF ceremonies
and social arbiter at all state functions not
Of a civic nature at Boston when the gov
ernor is absent. The announcement was
made yesterday that this rule meets with
the full approval Of Lieut.. Gov. Guild, VINO
heretofore has held such position. The rule
affecting Gen. Miles pertains to reviews,
parades, military functions. balls and So
cial affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14

A blizzard which began on Monday Sc
riously impeded trolley trafi1c and steam
railroad business In New Haven. Conn, and
up to noon yesterday eleven inches OF snow
had fallen in that city. In all parts OF the
state trafic conditions were similarly at
fected by the storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14

The splendid Southern grapes
from which CARROTS American
Wines are made require no artificial
sweetening. You enjoy the natural
flavor of the grapes as conse-
Quence. From the picking Of the
grapes to the final bottling of the
wine Purity and Quality are of the
first Importance.
Should CARROTS Wines fail to
please you, however, tell your dealer,
and he will exchange our brand for
the imported wine of your choice.
CARROTS Wines have given salts
faction for IS years. They will
please YOU if you like good wines.
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General Press Committee.


blanks have been placed in all the local
hanks. where they will be found by those
desiring to subscribe.
General Press Committee.
General press committee-Addison B.
Atkins Herman BALI, Ira E. Bennett,
John W. Bennett. Ira M. Bond, John
Rovle. Harry ]. Brown, Henry s. Brown.
Louis Brownlow, Jesse L. Carmichael.
otto Carmichael, Francis ]. Carmody, Ed
ward B; Clark, w: r. CARR s, w9oo~ ~or1n
John Fitzgibbon, ellison II. Gardner. Rob
ert M. Gates, Hugo A. Gilmartin. Isaac
Gregg. Henry Hall, Charles A. Hamilton.
e. Harris. R. H. Hazard. A. p. Heiss, w.
A. Hiidebrand. Henry T. Hopkins, James
p Hornaday, Frank H. Hosford. Edward
s. Hoskins. c. P. Hunt. A: R. Israel. p. p.
Landon. R. H. Lindsay. Edward 8. Little.
Charles B. Lockwood. Edward G. Lowry.
Louis Ludlow. D. H. McAdam. r. II. NC
Kenzie, Angus Mcsween. 9: U; Marvin 1i;,d l..
r. M Norman, ]. B. Morrow II. B. Mes
bit. T. J. Pence. James H. Price, Norborne
Robinson. M. H Saul. Fred F. Shrader. H.
John snure. Cory M. Stadden. Watterson
Stealey. David L. Selke. Edward Smell
Smith, H. G. Stevens. l.. w: Strayer, B. 3.
Sullivan. L. w: Thavis n. f. Tighe. l. T.
watkins, c. A. Williams. J. g. Williams.
H. G. Ward and H. B. Bolton.
Want to Be In Parade.
William A. Turpin Of the 18th Heavy Ar
t,llery of the New York National Guard
called at headquarters and stated that 1000
men of that regiment would come to Join
in the procession If accommodations could
be found for them. He added that the 2Sd
Brooklyn Infantry. with another 1000 men.
already had decided to come.
John A. Swope. vice president Of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company. has
been placed on the finance committee by
Chairman Glover.
John A. Stewart, president OF the New
York League of Republican Clubs. called
at headquarters to discuss accommodations
for between 1900 and 1900 members OF the
clubs of the league In Buffalo. Rochester,
Syracuse, Albany and other large cities Of
the empire state.