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The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Wooden Torpedo Launches.

The war department recently placed
an order with boat company Of
Bayonne, N. j., for 120 large wooden
launches which are to be used for lay
ing mines. These boats are to be
carried by torpedo cruisers, each YES.
sci carrying thirty Of the launches.
The boats are to be twenty feet long
and equipped with eight oars.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Tests SILK Worm Culture.

Prof. E. W. Wordsworth Of the de-
partment Of entomology Of the Uni
versity Of California, has for some
time been interesting himself in the
culture Of the silk worm on the Pa.
ct1c slope. He is trying to determine
whether silk worms can be raised in
California on such scale as to make
the venture commercial success.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Iananesa NeedleMomen.

A Japanese needlewoman, instead Of
pushing her needle through the stuff,
as is our western mode, pushes the
stuff on to her needle as she runs
along, and an exquisteiy neat and
swift worker she is.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Studies Long for Nauqht.

Christian Busch was student of
chemistry at the University of Gies-
sen for siXty-siX semesters, but never
passed He could not remember his
lessons because of an injury to the
head received in duel. He died
recently.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
p,e,s,Ires of Mankind.

Leopard. the Italian essaylst' says:
"Our uyeliest pleasures spring from
;,1,eions. hence it is that, while chill
dren find everything IN nothihs' men
find nothing in everything.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
To Tax Fat People.

The British Medical Journal sug-
geuts that "as luxuries should be tax
ed rather than necessaries a super
fluffy OF fat, which is mostly the re-
suit Of luxurious living, may not un-
fairly Re regarded as fitting object
OF taxation" One municipality in
Sweden already taxes superf1uity Of
faf
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Protects Ancient Relics.

The Norwegian Adelsthing mas
nassed a bill prohibiting the sale or
axnort abroad of ancient national rel
les. such as old Morse coins, arms
ruinc inscriptions, remains OF viking
ships, etc.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Sugar Beets In Ireland,

An important scheme is being initi
ated for the establishment, on a gi-
gantic scale, Of projected sugar in.
dustry In the south Of Ireland Ar.
rangements have been made near
Cork for the planting of over 5000
acres Of land with sugar beets. Fac.
tories for the manufacture of raw beet
sugar will then be erected.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Double Vision,

See here" exclaimed Benedick's
friend, you'll have to give up your
old ideas of seeing life. You're not
single any more"
"Zhat's all right" gurgled Benedick.
Il don't shee shingle, either; shes
double"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Flea site Caused Trouble.

In the early years of Queen Vic.
toria's reign, says Lady Munster. a
courtmartial was held against an Off.
Ger on royal yacht because one OF
the royal children had been bitten by
a flea.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-06-24
Few Pleasures for Cuban Women.

In Cuba young married woman
mover walks out alone, and she dances
only with her husband or with some
near relative. whilst her husband
dances with his wife or not at all.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
STORMY WEATHER BREAKS
INTO"HARvEST HOME DAY.
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH
SUNDAY MUCH INTERPRETED WITH.
Church Was Prettily Decorated With Fodder
Shocks, Autumn Leaves and Fruits of the
Harvest-Dr. Watt Preached.

Despite the stormy weather of Sun
day there were sixty or more who
turned out to Asbury NJ. E. Church to
take part in the Harvest Home" cele-
bration for which Rev. Robert Watt,
d. D., the pastor, had made extra
preparation. The church was besuti-
fully decorated to represent the fruits
of the harvest On each side of the
pulpit platform were large shocks of
corn and the table was literally filed
with large ears of corn, turnips, pump
kins, apples, pears &c which made a
striking appearance. The choir rem
dered special music and Pastor Watt
! preached on "The Gospel Arbor, a
sermon that is pronounced one of the
best and most vigorous that he has
preached since he has been in Smyrna.
His text was found in Nehemiah 8th
| chapter and 18th verse; "Go forth into
! the mount and fetch olive branches,
and pine branches, and myrtle
branches and palm branches and
branches of thick trees to make booths
as it is written" The subject was
treated symbolically the olive branches
representing peace. pine branches,
healing; myrtle branches, beauty;
palm branches, victory; and the
branches of thick trees strength. The
returns from the envelopes which
were requested to be returned on
Harvest Home Day" amounted, de-
spite the slim attendance to S105 90.
Owing to the inclement weather the
evening service was abandoned. This
service was to have consisted of reel
tation, readings, special music and ar
address by the pastor which will b'
given next Sunday evening. Tht
Epworth League met at the usual hou1
Sunday evening and was fairly we'll at
tended. Miss Elizabeth Smithers wa
the leader and the program was al
echo service" of the recent distric
Epworth League Convention held a
Sudlersville. Mr.. Offley Winford, Mis-
; Araminta Hynson and Rev. DR.. Wat
gave impressions of the different ses
sions and of the great work of the Er
J worth League.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
.LOOSE'S STORE CHESWOLO
SCENE OF DARING ROBBERY
SHOW WINDOW BROKEN OPEN AND EIGHT
GUNS STOLEN MONDAY NIGHT.
Window was Smashed During the Passing Of
a Freight Train to Deaden the Sound aid
Robbers Make Way With Gunnig Outfits.

CHEswOLD, Nov. 15:-Messrs d. F.
& II. r. Loose prOprietors of formerly
the W. f. Collins department store in
this town found themselves this morn
ing victims of very bold robbery in
the night. The robbers were evidently
after cunning outfits only as nothing
outside of the window where these
goods we're under display have been
missed. From this window where the
heavy plate glass was crashed from the
outside the robbers could easily reach
through and take their pick of the best
guns, loaded shells, cunning coats etc
at will which they did. Eight guns
ranging III price from $3.50 to S16.5O,
lot of shells and coats constitute the
loss not counting the plate glass. This
ROBBERY is in the most public place of
the town and the crash made by break
ing the heavy glass was sufficient to
have alarmed those near it, is sup
posed, had the robbers not taken adj
vantage of long freight train booming
through or a shifting train to put then
nnder cover of their noise to accomp
lish their work. Cord wood sticks
were used to break the glass which
with other circumstances connected
with the incident would indicate tina
parties not far from Cheswold wer,
thus gratifying desire to spend the
first day of the cunning season sport
ing at the Messers Loose expense.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
THANK KSGIvING NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT.
Ladies of the Twentieth Century Club Will
Present Three-acl Comedy Breezy Point"

The Thanksg living Night entertain
ment this year promises to be an en-
iOyable home talent affair. The ladies
of the Twentieth Century Club have
arranged to give a three act comedy
entitled Breezy Point" at the Smyrna
Opera House. The cast of characters
are: Aunt Debby Dexter; mistress of
Breezy Point, Mrs. A. E. Jardine;
Eleanor Pearl" of unknown parent
age, Mrs. Marion Coverdale; cash
rael Grant" workhouse thief, Mrs. ].
Harvey Speakman; MRS. Hard
scratch" with business propensities,
Frank E. Postles; the "Hardscratch
Twins" who never tell nothin', Miss
Agnes Carrow, Miss Lillian Speak
man; ''Mehitible Dotlittle" manufac-
lures of catarrh snuff and bitters, Miss
Emily Spruance; Aunt Debby's sum
mer boarders fresh from school, Ben.
ME Vernon" Miss Mary Roberts /;
Laura Leigh" Miss Eba Wilds; Ed
ith Norton" Miss Clara West HAZEL;
"Clarice Fenleigh." Miss Mary Ha-
zell; Miss Vernon's French maid
''Fautine" Miss Muriel Janney; "Old
Glenn" the gypsy, Miss Anna Beckett
The chart will be on sale at Weldon s
drug store next Monday, the 21st inst;
admission, including reserved seats
35 cents, galleay, 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
FINE CORN MOVING FROM CHeSwOLO.
Farmers Deliver tine Cob Corn Which Is Shell.
led at the Railroad Siding by Car Loads.

CHEswoLD, Nov. I5:-Owing to the
spendid fall weather farmers in this
section are well advanced with their
work and with few exceptions have
their corn husked and housed. The
chilling rain of Sunday which develo-
ped by noon into driving snow storm
had with it therefore no terors for
them. Being caught by early winter
weather last fall with corn in the
shock carried with it a lesson and
since the storm they say ''we were on
top this time" Car after car of corn
mostly in the shelled condition are
moving off of our railroad siding.
Differing from last fall one year ago
the greater proportion of corn is de-
livered on the cob and shelled and
loaded in car upon the siding. The
steam power with its coterie of men
dumping the bags of corn in the car
door from shellar which is fed as crib
bed from wagons gives daily quite an
air of business. The prices for corn
here to day are for cob corn AZ cents
and for shelled 90 cents per bushel.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
HOG CHOLERA AMONG PORKERS OF KHNTON
David S. Clark, Frank A. Johns and Frank
Graham Meet With Heavy Loses.

KENToN, Nov. 49, An epidemic of
hog cholera has struck this vicinity
and farmers fearing their fine porkers
might be infected are shipping them
away. The result has been that hog
killing has started somewhat earlier
with the farmers of this vicinity. The
disease has made itself manifest at
several places during the past week.
Mr.. DavisS. Clark has lost three of
his hogs, Mr.. Frank A. Johns and Mr..
Frank Graham have each lost one and
others are said to be infected.
Farmers, however, are taking every
precaution and it is to be hoped that
the disease may be stamped out before
1t becomes general.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
OCTOBER REPORT FOR KENTON SCHOOLS.
Average Attendance Of The Grades and Those
Who Are Mentioned on the Roll of Honor.

Average Attendance of The Grades and Those
Who Are Mentioned on the Roll of Honor.
The following is the report of Ken
ton public schools for month ending
Nov. 4th: Sixth, seventh and eighth
grades--enrollment, Il; average at
tendance, 13; percentage of attendance,
81; late marks, 10. Those present
every day; Rachel Downs, Elva Garri-
son, Alice Morris, Katheryne McFaul,
Wallace McFaul. Fourth, third Sec
Ond and first grades-enrollment, 30;
average attendance, %; percentage of
attendance. 95; late marks, Is. Those
present every day; Irene Garrison,
Helen Williams, Clifford Clark Grace
McFaul. Ada HAZEL, Mary Walker,
Stanley Jones. Edna Hilyard, Corinne
Hilyard, Lee Remley.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
REV. DR.. MURRAY TO LECTURE IN SMYRNA.
VIII Give His Lecture popular SuperstltiOns'
In Asbury M. Z. Church Thursday. Nov. II.

The Rev. W. L. S. Murray, D. D.,
of st. Paul M. E. Church, Wilmington
will deliver his interesting and instruc-
tive lecture popular Superstition, "
in the lecture room of Asbury M. E.
Church, November 18th. The lecture
will be under the auspices of the so :
cial department of the Epworth League.
There will be special music, including
a song by Junior Quartette. Do not
forget the date, November 18th. Ali are
invited to attend. A silver Offering
will be taken.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
ELECTION CONTESTS FAVOR REPUBLICANS
Republican Will Have Control of the New Cas-
tic COurI-St. Georges Hundred Contest

Republican Will Have Control Of the New Cas-
tic COur-St. Georges Hundred Contest.
The official count of the ballots has
been made in all the three counties
with the result of no change in Kent
or Sussex The Republicans get con
troll of the New Castle County Levy
Court on account of tie vote in White
Clay Clay Greek Hundred between
Morrison, Democrat and McFarline,
Republican, and Governor HUM Will
make the appointment In st.
Georges Hundred where f. r. Penn
ington had a majority of four on the
face of the returns over Jacob 2. En-.
ersOn, Republican for the Legislature,
but the recount showed tie vote and
the Legislature will either decide the
tie or a special election will be called
by the Governor. Emerson is a Regu-
lar Republican,
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY MEETS.
Held Their Stockholders and Directors Meet
Ing 10 Wilmington Yesterday and Discuss
AdvisabiIity of Rebuilding Ice Plant.

The annual meeting of stockholders
in Smyrna Transportation ~ Manufac-
turing Company. was held Tuesday,
Nov. %, 1904 at Wilmington. The fol-
lowing directors were elected for the
new year: H. NJ Taylor, J. J. Satter-
thwait, q. W. Remington, '. c.
Walker, A. f. Jardine, officers elected;
H. NJ. Taylor, president; q. W Rem
ington vice president; A. +. Jardine,
secretary and treasurer. The usual
dividend of 6 percent was declared pay
able Dec, Is, 1901 Action upon the
proposed new ice plant was postpO ned
being unable to secure regular con
tract from Fruit Express Companies It
was not deemed advisable to erect
plant at Clayton unless sufficient local
capital can be secured for at least one
half of the required amount. The Ice
business will be continued as at pres
ent with the possibility of smaller
local plant. The company proposes to
continue the daily service Of the
steamers Brady and frankie and
hopes to receive the earnest support
of the whole community in order that
this service can be continued. also
when the curves in the Smyrna River
are completed it is proposed to run as
often as business will warrant same, on
a fixed schedule of a regular leaving
time from each side. This will not
only mean shorter time III transit but
will do away with the tide schedule
and should be appreciated to the eI-
tent of full patronage given by all.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
CENTURY CLUB LADIES ARE ENTERTAINED
Dr.. Moore Holds the Attention Of All 10 His
Fine Illustrated Lecture on "0reece."

Rev. f. S. Moore, of Middletown,
lectured before the ladies of the Twen-
tieth Century Club, Friday aftern DON,
November 11th. His subject was
"Greece." DIR. Moore is a man whose
travels have been extensive, and has
the power of making his audience feel
that they too almost see the ruins and
1Onders of Greece, as he describes
them. The program for the afternoon
was as follows: Piano solo, "Morcean
Characteristique, Miss Lillian Speak
man; quartette, Loves Old Sweet
Song" Misses Roberts, Wilds. Lee
Fevre, McCauseland; lecture, "Greece'
piano duett. Mrs. W. o. Hoffecker,
Mrs. Coverdale.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
RAISING PIGEONS WITH A PROFIT.
Harvey ". FAIRIES Has Building Fitted Out
With Up-TO Date Accommodations.

Harvey FAIRIES is having a place ft-
ted up in the rear of W. A. Farfes Il
Sons undertaking establishment for
the raising of home pigeons. He Will
start with seventy five pair and has
every prospect of making a profitable
thing out of it. The building has been
fitted up with every convenience and
is one of the best in town. Mr.. G.
Reynolds Stevenson, son of Mr.. Geo.
NJ. Stevenson, is another one of our
Smyrna boys who has gone into the
pigeon raising business quite extern
sively and the sale of squads has been
profitable.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY PROGRAM
Given on Friday Afternoon and Reported BY
Miss Jennie Wheatmau, Secretary.

Miss Jennie Wheatman, Secretary.
The Literary Society OF the Smyrna
High School was called to order Fri
day afternoon by the president, Davis
Bell. and after the reading of the min
utes the following program wac rem
dered: Song, Home Sweet Home, "
school; reading, "The Hypochontriac, >
John Gearhart: defamation, 'In
School Days." Henrietta Jones; essay,
Pleasure" Jemima Short; reading,
"ROderick Lee," Maysie Riley; dec
lamation, 'School Time," Walter
Chandler; essay, Thanksgiving
Day." Jennie Wheatman; reading,
pats Reason" Horace Spruanoe;
defamation, Rescued" Lillian En-
mis-; essay, "The White House," Helen
Boyer; defamation, 'Rover in
Church." Mary Riggs; essay, Birds
Odis Wallace; reading. 'At the Stamp
Window" Elsie Chase; defamation,
''To Whom Shall We Give Thanks, -
Elizabeth Price; paper, Gussie Chand-
Ter; debate, Resolved: That steaD< is
of greater value to the world than cleo
tricity. 1st affirmative, Emily Middle
ton; End affirmative, Evalyn Jones; 3rd
affirmative, Ethel armstrong; 1st mega
tive, j. Derrickson Cummins; 3nd neg
ative, Julia L. Hum; 3rd negative,
Frank Reynolds. The judges, John
Gearhart, Mildred Start and Alfred
Kirby decided the debate in favor OF
the negative. There being no further
business to be brought before the
meeting the society adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
BOILER AT LIGHT PLANT DISABLED.
Springs Another Leak and TOwu For Time
Last Evening Was Lef. in Darkness.

The Berry Boiler at the Electric
Light Plant sprung another leak yes
terday and until the old boilers could
be gotten ready to accommodate the
load, the town was in darkness. Men
from Wetherill II Co of Chester came
down to-day to make repairs but it
seems that the Council will have to get
together on new boiler in the very
near future.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
STREET COMMITTEE URGED
TO ENFORCE PAVEMENT LAW
CHAIRMAN ROBINSON INSTRUCTED TO GO
AHEAD WITH THE WORK BEFORE WINTER.
All Those who Were Given Notice and Who
Did Not Comply With Same Will Have
Property Fixed by Street Committee.

1t now looks as though the Street
Committee intended doing something
in regard to having the bad pavements
in town repaired. At the meeting Of
the Town Council last Friday night
Councilman James G. Robinson, chair
man of the Street Committee made his
report and asked the council to in
struct him how to proceed. The opin
ion of the Council was that all of those
who were served notices and did not
comply should be dealt with according
to the provisions of the law and ad
vised the Street Committee to have
it ali repaired before the winter wea
ther sets in. A new pavement will be
laid in front of the lot of Mrs. Garman
on South Street and repairs will be
made to all of those who did not COM
ply with the notices recently sent out
When Councilman Stockley's name
was announced on the list he arose to
point of order and stated that the
street committee had not fixed the gut
ters ald outlets at Mt. Vernon and
Main Streets and it would be useless
for him to do anything until the proper
grade was established. This lead to a
little tilt between Stockley and Robin
son in which the latter claimed that the
work of the Street Committee was
handicapped for the reason that prop
erty owners pointed to certain mem
bers of the Council who would not set
a good example and keep their pave
menty IN good repair. Mr.. Stockley
ccntended that he had always done his
part toward the town and was perfectly
willing to fix the pavement on the Mt.
Vernon Street side of Halls store as
soon as the Street Committee would
provide an outlet for the drainage. He
also pointed to the condition of the
cutters on East Street which be
claimed had not beencleaned for several
wears and which allowed the water to
drain on his property. He contended
that the property owner had some
rights that must be respected. After 6
discussion it was finally agreed tha
the Street Committee would clean the
cutters as needed and that Mr.. Stock
ley wonld make repairs to his pave
ment. Strange to say nothing wa
said of The condition of .pavements oil
Commerce Street, extending from tn
Iron Front Hardware store to tn
-Four Corners" and in front of th
Postofice. Some of these patch worl
pavements are very annoying to pc
destrians. More notices may be sen
out at next meeting. Secretary Grieve
stated that he was in correspondence
with the men who were here durin
the summer and offered to paint tn
standpipe. The latter is badly in nee
of paint to protect it from rust. Alder
man Crows report for the month {
October showed that $5.35 had bee
collected in fines and passed over
the treasury. The following bill
were read and allowed: Harry JOhnso
work. S2.13; P. B. & w. Railroad
freight, s91.67; Atlantic Mill Suppl
Co., 5000; Columbia Incandescel
Lamp Co., S58 so; Allegheny Coal Co
S191. so; Robert Wetherill & Co., r
pairs to boiler, $S6.O3; Rumsey Ele
trio Co., $26.05. Total,
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
RECEPTION GIVEN TO BRIDE AND GROOM

Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank F. Evans Enlertains 10
Honor of Mr.. and Mrs. James Newell Lloyd.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f.
Evans on Mt. Vernon Street was the
scene of very enjoyable reception on
Friday evening, given in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. James Newell Lloyd, who
have Just returned from delightful
wedding trip spent in Atlantic City and
other points. The bride, who was
Miss Ethel Holding Cooper, daughter
of Mr.. Ezekial V. Cooper, and sister
of Mrs. Evans, wore her wedding
gown of French blue voile aand chiffon
trimmings. AS no reception was held
Immediately after tho ceremonies,
which took place at the Presbyterian
Church Wednesday, afternoon, Nov
ember the second, the pleasant affair
on Friday evening gave an opporcun-
ity for a number of her friends to ex-
tend their hearty congratulations and
best wishes. The bride and groom
were assisted in receiving by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Evans. During the re-
ception Miss Araminta Hynson gave
several selections on the piano. Re-
freshments were serued in the dtnning
room and when the bride-cut the hand
some Wedding cake there was much
speculation over who would get the
lucky slice with the ring. The rece2-
tion lasted from eight to eleven.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-16
GUNNERS OUT IN FORCE YESTERDAY.
First Day of Cunning Season Found Many
S[ortsmea 10 Quest Of Game.

otOtasmSd iu OuSSt " Odmes
The opening of the cunning season
yesterday morning was a busy time
with the railroad men. All south
bound trains Monday and yesterday
morning carried gunners, dogs and
outfits for great sport among the fields
of Sussex and Eastern shore Mary
land. Those who did not continue
down the state changed cars at Clayton
for the Delaware * Chesapeak Rail-
road and Judging from the number of
sportsmen, the cotton tail and quail
were destined to have but little peace.
A number of the Clayton and Smyrna
literally secured this vicinity in quest
of quail and rabbits. which are re-
ported more or less plentiful.