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Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
DOG KILLS SIX FINE YOUNG TURKEYS.
John W. Houston, Prominent Farmer Near
Clayton, Loses Much of His Poultry.

Mr.. John W. Houston, a prominent
and enterprising farmer of near CLAY
ton, has been meeting with hard
luck with his poultry. Chicken
thieves have been about and gotten
away with some of his finest broilers.
The depredations haye been occurring
during the night and the loss has
been heavy one to him. To add to
the lndignities, dog belonging to
Alexander Thomas, a colored man
near by, got into his flock of fine tur.
keys Monday morning, killed six and
chewed the leg nearly off of another.
Mr.. Houston got his gun and quickly
dispatched the dog, the killing of
which does not pay him for the loss of
his turkeys, which were growing
nicely and would have brought him
good prices this fall.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
UNION REPUBLICANS HOLD
QUIET COUNTY CONFERENCE
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE WILL MEET
FRIDAY TO ARRANGE FOR CONVENTION
Active Campaign is Promised in All Counties
and Republican Factions Are Dickering
in the Interest of Harmony.

The political campaign was begun at
Dover yesterday by a large meeting
OF Union Republicans, who held a
county conference in conjunction with
special meeting of their county com
mlttee. DIR. George W Marshall p,e.
sided at the meeting which was atten-
ded by State and county officials
Register in Chancery Amos A. Watson
acted as secretary. Probably the most
interesting announcement made TO the
conference by the Union leaders WAS
that the State Central Committee of
their party had been called together to
meet at Dover next Friday to formulate
call for a state convention, probably
two weeks hence. The call has not
been made public, having simply been
announced to the conference behind
closed doors. 1t was decided. how
ever, to arrange for no public meet
lngs until after the meeting of the
Union Republican State Committee
next Friday and the subsequent con.
Ventlon, and after the Regular Repub-
lcans have completed their State Con-
ventlon work at Dover next Tuesday.
80 far as Is generally known the two
contestants for the sheriff's office tbis
year will be Dover men. East Dover
has not had sheriff for many wears
although all the sheriffs are Obliged 70
move at Dover and live when thew as
sumo the office. Edward Baker is so far
ahead IN the running on the Republi-
can SIDE OF the contest that he is talked
OF Tor the unanimous choice Baker
is well-knOwn hardware merchant
ana young man taking a keen inter
est IN politics, particularly in the Del
aware situation. He is a member of
divided household, his father being
leader of the Anti-Addicks Republi-
cans while the son is Union Republi-
can. Although the Regular Republicans
have been talking cf refusing to deal
III any way with Addicks, at the meet
OF the New Castle county committee
recently a resolution was adopted
providing for a committee of five 70
meet with like committee of tba
u mon Republican County Committee
for the purpose of bringing about har-
mony and arranging for common pri-
marles on the county ticket. The
will be named later. The
State Committee of the Union Repub- |
lcan party has requested its County
Committee not to consider harmony /
proposals unless there are common
in all three counties of the
State
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
DEATH OF A BOMBAY HOOK FARMER.
Harry E. Campbell Who Resided on the ..Norr
Farm" Passes Away Aged - Years.

Mr.. Harry b. Campbell, an enter
prising farmer living on Bombay
Hook Island, died Thursday after a
lingering illness in the 29th year Of
his age. The deceased was born and
grew to manhood in New Jersey and
left Pleasantville to come to Delaware.
where he took the Mott Farm, and
had been running it quite successfully.
His wife, who is a niece Of Mrs. James
K. Mott, with three little children
survive him. There is general regret
over his untimely death. The re.
mains were taken to Atlantic CITY.
n. j., and from there to Pleasantville
Cemetery where interment took place.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
PROMINENT EASTERN SHORE EDITOR DEAD
Mr.. GEORGE E. fiaddaway OF the EastOn Ledger
Passes Away After Lingering Illness.

Mr.. George E. Haddaway. editor Of
the Easton Ledger, died Friday morn
ing IN his room at the Hotel Avon.
aged 62 years. Mr. Haddaway had been
IN feeble health for several wears. but
had been confined to his bed only two
weeks. AS editor of the Easton Ledger
he was gifted as a newspaper CORE
spOndent, having an inexhaustible
supply of local stories and folklore.
which were always entertaining. Mr..
Haddaway is survived by a widow.
who was Miss Annie Faithful, of Queen
Anne's county, and one son-Roches-
ter Haddaway, who is in business at
Fort Worth, Texas. His oldest son.
Arthur +. Haddaway, who for a num-
Der of years was associated with his
father in the publishing of the Ledger.
died few years ago, loss which Mr..
Haddaway keenly felt and from which
be never fully recovered.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
FOWLER ACCUSED OF HORSE THEFT.
ng OF Isaac S. Giles Of SeafOrd Appropriated d
by Smyrna Man But Was Recovered.

George Fowler of Smyrna, employed
Oy Isaac s. Giles, a prominent farmer
VI Seaford, succeeded early Sunday
morning, it is alleged, in stealing Mr..
TILES horse and carriage, valued at
SSOO. Fowler drove to Laurel where
1e traded horses, receiving $500 to
ooot He afterwards abandoned the
Seam on the road near Laurel. Mr..
u'ies succeeded in getting his horse,
Out his carriage is almost a total
wreck. Fowler made his escape.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
FRIENDSHIP SCHOOL ON FINE OUTING,
Len rIemiugs Landing Thursday on Steamer
BRADY for Excursion to Braudywine Springs

IHoRoUGHFARE NECK, August l.
One of the most delightful out,ngs
Friendship Sunday School has ever
experienced TOOK place last Thursday.
A merry crowd that taxed the Steamer
Brady to. her utmost capacity, en-
Derked from Smyrna Landing at 30
a. M, and after a pleasant ride on the
Delaware were landed at Wilmiu gton
at I.3O p. M, where special cars for
Brandywine Springs awaited them.
The weather was perfect throughout
the day and a most delightful time
was experienced. The Springs were
lett behind at 6 p. m, and Wilmington
was soon reached with no other mis-
nap than the severe humping an un-
known man received by being violent
ly thrown while trying to board one
OF the moving special cars. All had
ample time to reach the boat which
left at p. m. The storm that arose
about O'Clock caused no little alarm.
Ii was soon over, however, with no
more damage than few cases of NAL
de mere. Mr.. W. F. Keith, the WE'LL
known caterer of Smyrna, served ice |
cream and other refreshments on the
boat, while his brother Thomas Keith
caused no end of fun with many comic
recitations. At II p. M, the excur-
slonists were again landed without a
single exception at the Iron Rridoa
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
HOOK CATCHES IN BOYS STOMACH.
Swing Broke aud Young Carl Walker Fell o.
a Hook Which Lascerated His Stomach

KENTON, August 2:-While Master
Carl Walker, son of Mr.. aud Mrs. J. p.
Walker, of this town, was playing with
some companions in a chair swing IN
the yard of Mr.. Lemuel Bigger at Ken
ton, the past week, the chair broke
while Carl was in and in falling he
was caught IN a hook protrudins from
the side of the chair. whicn lascerated
his stomach to the extent that medical
attention was summoned The little
fellow was taken to his home and Dr..
Frank Nirden found it necessary 10
make several stitches. The little fel-
low is reported to be getting along as
nicely as can be expected.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
SCARLET FEVER IN SEvERSONS NECK.

Another Member of the Family of Timothy
Slaughter Breaks Out With the Disease.
Timothy Slaughter's family is again
stricken with scarlet fever. Two
weeks ago this dreaded disease visited
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Slaughter
and took Harvey, the sixteen year-old
son, and Florence, the fifteen year-old
daughter. Edward, the thirteen-year-
old son, is now stricken with the
same, although in much lighter form.
The little fellow is much improved at
this writing and will get we'll The
appearance of the disease in this vi
cinity is mystery. Thus far it has
been confined to one house.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
SMYRNA ARMY VETERANS PLANNING TRIP
Are Arranging Through Their Commander J
c. Garner to take 10 National Encampment

Our local Grand Army veterans of
General W. S. Handbook Post No. 30
G. A. r. are much interested in the
National Encampment which will take
place in Boston the week beginning
August the 10Th inst. A number of
our local post members have signifed
their intention of going and are more
or less enthused over the elaborate
preparations that are being made for
the encampment. The fare for the
round trip from Smyrna and Clayton
will be $9.27 ali rail. or $s.27 for part
rail and part boat. Comrades in this
vicinity can obtain full particulars by
applyingto Commander John @. Gar
ner of the Smyrna Post. All those who
desire to go should report to him at
once.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
DOGS NOT MUzzLED ARE BEING KILLED
Ofilcer Joseph Cummins Finds 4 a Profitable
Occupation at rs Cents Per Head

Now that the law regulating dogs is
again in force, Officer joseph Cnm.
minis is ION the war path" and is kill.
ing dogs running at large without a
muzzle. Last week he was seen pass
ing through town with quite a number
OF dead CANNES in his wagon and as
he receives from the town of SMYRNA
20 cents for each and every dog
Killed, he is making of it profitable
occupation. The dog days" are
upon us and in Wilmington and other
places a movement has been started
to provide the dogs with public drink
ing troughs. To the mind of anv
thoughtful and humane person it must
have occurred that every dog has every
summer day in which to suffer from
heat and thirst as he runs about the
streets OF town. Scientists and veter-
mary surgeons are agreed that MANY
supposed cases of rabies are simplv
very painful evidences that dog if he
cannot get water will be likely to have
nts. And many of them even saw that
actual rabies may be prevented if the
poor animals have access to the water
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
Harvey ". FAIRIES Purchases Fine Horse.

Harvey W. FAIRIES has sold his sorrel
horse and pur chased of Herbert Price,
of Delaware City, Gentleman Jack"
a black colt five years old which gives
promise of being one of the fastest
horses in this vicinity. Gentleman
Jack" is brother to John E. Wilson's
fast mare and half brother to the
Edgar G.. Walls trotter.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
Asbufy EpwOrth League to Have Rally.

The Epworth League of Asbury NJ.
E. Church will hold a rally Sunday
evening which will be in charge Of Mr..
Paul B. Jefferson, of Memphis, Tenn.
The latter will make the address of the
evening.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SATURDAY.
Registrars viii Sit From Eight in Morning
Until Seven at Night-Get Registered Esriy.

Until Seven at Night-Get Registered Eariy.
The registrars, recently appointed
by Governor HUM, have posted no
tices that they will sit for the purpose
of ascertaining and registering those
who are qualified to enjoy the right Of
electors at the ensuing general cleo
tion in November. The dates fixed by
law are August 6. 13 and 20; Septem-
Der II and October %. is important
that all eligible to registration should
apply in person before the reg istrsr Of
his district on the first day possible,
that he may have his name properly
registered. Also see that your neigh
Dor does likewise.
Smyrna times., 1904-08-03
SEyERSON SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.
Will Be Given Thursday August llth and Trip
Taken TO BrandyNine Springs. Nnminatnn

:
There is much interest among ,hs
members and friends Of Seversoa.s
NJ. L. Sunday School over the excar-
sion that will be taken to Brandwiue
Springs on Thursday, August the nth.
The committee composed Of NJ. V.
Ford, Joseph Robinson. George ".
Mattiford, John P Jones aud William
Stats have chartered the Steam
Brady, which will leave on the morn
ing selected at 80 o'clock giving a
full days outing. Tickets are being
sold at 75 cents, including hack from
Smyrna to Flemings Landing for
those who have no team. See adver-
tlsement in another column.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28
HOW's THIs9

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
Aard for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Care. Efficiency & Co. Toledo, O.
, We, the undersigned, have known
r.. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honor
able in all business transactions,
and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. -.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28
ONE OF MANY:

ia. Tisdale, of Summerton, S. c.,
suffered for twenty years with the
Piles. Specialists were employed
and many remedies used but relief
aud permanent good was found only:
in the use of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. This isEonly one Of, the@many
many cures that have been effected
by this wonderful remedy. In buy
ing Witch Hazel Salve it is only;
necessary to see that you:;get the
genuine Dewitt's made by::E.C. De-
Witt & 20. in Chicago, and a cure is
certain. DeWitt's Witch w.. -Hazel
Salve cures all kinds Of piles, cuts,
burns, bruises, eczema, tetter, ring
worm. skin diseases, etc: Sold BY
All Druggists. .\
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28
CHAMBERLAIN'S COUGHeREM

No one who is acquainted with it's
good qualities can be surprised at
the great popularity Of ber-
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t not only
cures colds and grip effectually and
permanently, but prevents these
diseases from resulting in pneu-
monia. 1t is also certain cure for
Group. Whooping cough is not dam
gerous when this remedy is given.
1t contains no opium or other
harmful substance and may be Civ
en- as confidently to a baby as to an
adult. It is also pleasant to take.
When all of these facts are taken in
to consideration it is not surprising
that people in foreign lands, as we'll
as at home, esteem this remedy very
highly and very few are willing to ],
take any Other after HAVING ,osace, ,
USED it. For sale by EN-. hickman :,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28

. When r. c. Dunn, the Republi- q
q can candidate for governor, was q
. state auditor, he saved the state .
q 100000 in land in the settlement q
q Of the Little Falls & Dakota rail- q
. road land grant. q
. When R. c. Dunn, the Repub- Q
q lican candidate for governor, was q
. state auditor, he forced the Great .
q Northern railway to accept the q
q lands contained in the Biermann q
= deed end placed them on the tax .
q roll. q
q When R. c. Dunn, the Repub- q
q lican candidate for governor, was q
. state auditor, he recovered 43, 900 q
q acres Of state institutions lands q
= valued At $4,000, 900 from the Du- .
= luth & Iron Range railroad. q
5000 q q q \ a
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28
. WOmanS
Official County Ballot

sented her in some time. The play,
as a whole, was generally very
greatly appreciated. The cast was
good and the actors were we'll able
to carry out their parts, and the
play was clean in every act.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28
COY. :LMD'S VETO or
THE SUGAR BOUNTY
Atm 4, johnson Voted 70 ovoSsibo
ov. John LIMBS Veto Wl+en
n ~ STATE Senate.

In. - Governor Lind, in Z message
- tho speaker q tho house Il repre-
s>ntakavas, resumed H. r. No. 1e9
Without HI aGRatsFe. In other words,
10 vueooa ~ measure. In his veto
use00n, anng ether things. Gov
anar Haa sald: ...
~ 5host enessfng into any discus.
- - 20 the wtsdon e legislation
IL thsk ohAEaeeH, which, IA my tude.
neat. seaask 10 justified q principle,
It sosas - He that II the legislature
Of this stete IL. determined to use tho
taxiaf pov~ 10 take the property of
ono taxpaysr aaA transfer It to tho
private uss q another, which can
only be justified, If at al. upon the
theory that it il good public policy to
encourage men to undertake an in
dustry which, when established,
would be Of lasting advantage to tho
commonwealth, then tho aid or bounty
must necessarily be temporary in ,.s
character, for have never yet hoard
it advanced, even under the plea of
public policy, that It was justiiable
to permanently take the property OF
one taxpayer and transfer it to an.
others private use to enable the lat.
ter to carry on an industry which, but
for such aid, would not be profitable
or self-sustaining."
Governor Lind was undoubtedly
right, and, although Mr.. John A. John.
son was a member Of his party, he
voted to override the veto. And now
Mr.. Johnson Is the Democratic candi-
date for governor and asks Johr
knA's friends to support him.. ~ I
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28
Local News.

Jackson vs. Worthington at the
fair grounds tomorrow, Friday. A
fast game is expected. :ts.,..-
80 acres Of, wild land in Baron
county, Wis, 4 miles from Clayton
want farming Quit or stock.
| 81 tt. n. e. iLAwton.
The game tomorrow; Will be q
good one and laa8s dnandnse. ID
desired, game will ADa1hn1 at1:@
p. m. ~
: The Christian, EndeI~ur society
1T tho Presby terrain >ulstpeh will
give q follower social at the
church parlors on Friday evening,
October 20. Everybody is cordially
invited.
George P. Jones, the DEMOCRATIC
candidate for congress from the
second district, passed through town
Thursday. afternoon on his way to
Heron Lake where he was billed
for speech in the evening.
Miss Maude Bush of Sheldon,
lowe, will open a studio in Worth
ington November 1. She will have
an exhibit at Clancy and Mackay' q
furniture store, and any one wish
ing to take lessons in painting OF
music should inquire at that store.
About twenty five Of the little
frien de- and playmates Of 12-year-
old Gvandoline Swanberg on We'd
ned&y evening assisted her in cele-
brating her birthday anniversary.
Games and other amusements filled
the occasion and all the little guests
enjoyed themselves greatly.
Placsrds were posted Thursday
announcing tho first number Of the
lecture course. Tho first mum Der
Of tho course is to be given on the
night Of Wednesday, November End
by the Bostonia Orchestra. The
course this season promises to be
one of the best ever offered in Wor-
thiDgton. -
Great harness, robe, blanket and
whip sale, so pair horse blankets,
Is Montana buffalo, 10 goar robes,
20 single driving harnesses, 8 set of
double driving harness, 60 team
collars, 8 set of double work har-
ness, whips and brushes, will be
sold at cost. Come early and get
the best snap. Harden and Son.
AS was stated in the notices of
William Ovens coming with his
line play the LADY of Lyons" at
the opera house Monday night, the
attraction drew one of the biggest
houses that has turned out to see
any Of the plays that have been pre-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28

| Tuppf eoinG - In hall. Ncgonks,
ltn. - L n4sint1s 11gh
leuasd. AoK went around
lett end for 8 yards Hlgga1t
through left tackle tort yazsh spS
fright tackle for I yards, Loveles'
round left end for 8 yards, Tuppe1
round right end fors yards, Mo
Keever around left end for yards,
MoConkey around right end for no
gain. Mott round lett end for IS
yards, Upper around. right end fol
s yards, Haggard through Left
tackle for s yards and right tackle
for no gain. McKeever around left
end for a touchdown. Topper
kicked goal. Score: Worthington
81; Luverne 0.
Luverne kicked off, Worthington
returning ball to IS yard line. Nc
Keever went around left end for s
yards, Haggard through left tackle
for : yards twice, Ramage around
left end for 8 yards, Upper around
right end for 3 yards, Haggard
through right tackle for 8 yards,
Loveless around left end for 8
yards. Topper aound right end for
yards. Mott around left end for
l yard, Haggard: Through right
tackle for 8 yards and left tackle
for 4 yards, Topper around right
end for yards, Ramage around
left end for s yards, Topper around
right end for 8 yards, Hagga1d
through left tackle for yards and
right tackle for q touchdown. Tup-
per kicked goal. Score: Worthlng-
ton 81; Luverne 0.
Luverne kicked of, ball being re-
turned to S5....yard.- line. Haggard
vent through left. tackle for 6 years,
upper around right end for .
yards, Loveless around left end TO
yard, Topper around right end
or 2 yards, Haggard through left
ackle for Z yards, McConkey around
light end for yards and Haggard
through left tackle for Is yards.
final score; Worthington 81;
Iuverne 0.
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hAP A MIL.
LION DOLLARS
ooso4 for tAo Public School Fund b.
8. 6. Dunn's Firm Stand
Regarding 4 Rail- !,
road Land
Grant. -"


When r. G. Dunn, the Republican
candidate for governor, was state au-
dttor, one Of the most important
branches Of his Official duty was the
administration of the grants. OF
swamp lands made by the state legis-
lature to railroads. Some Of the rail-
road companies claimed large tracts
Of lands under their grants 70 which.
in Mr.. Dunn's opinion. they were not
entitled, for instance, the legislature
had made a grant OF swamp lands to
the Little Falls & Dakota Ry. Co.,
branch Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way, extending from Little Falls, in
Morrison county: to Morris, IN, Ste
vens county, and running through the
counties OF Todd, Stearns and Polk.
The total length OF this limo Of rail-
road Is 81 ITO miles. The granting
act provided that the railroad COM
pany sh,,uld construct its line IN dtvi'
sions OF thirty miles each. and that
the line should DO carried 70 the west
ern boundary Of the state. some forty
or fifty miles west Of Morris. and that
~ fast % ono division Of the lns, or
thirty miles, IVES completed The grant
o( land VA 10 b. oonsideredSoasneds
that b tho railroad COMPANY could -
lect those sections Of swamp lands ceS
each ni1e IN leaStA Of the division
constructed 49, uader portion Of tAo
Grant VS. b. b: considered. ,sss1e4
when ths dtv3sioa vss oomplses4.
The rs4npuA oenpaoy fAflsA b 90
strnot ~ ttno b the wostszn ooon'
dazy oftks sta>e, end stopped short q
MorrfA 1snvtns Q third and lat 80
ton Of IL line, ooly ~ 10 miles n
lea4tA, o. : - miles short 81 bseno
q full division. Fur this pere q
division the railroad company elatAed
~ swamp Lard grant, but NJ. Dunn
took n opposite view. and. oonse.a~
ing that The grant dh not Apply
owing to their fat1u9e - oo0p}ees e4s
division Ct Thirty miles. 1t4sse1on
wss ocntsnp&otel, cad, IN 1.e& eo0-
mcoced, aad IN view Of the uaesre1&a-
ty Of courts the result was probably
doubtful, but at the last minute tne
railroad company agreed = waive 10
C18lm0 10 J0S AVosVVV o~A~D - A~~o
the last unoonp,, -*ed division Of ~
line and q eonpfoDalse was Aneceso
which the legislature ratified BY Chap.
1913. Gen. Laws 1901. b.. which tie
Little Pulls Z Dakota Ry. CO. (tAs
Northern Pacific Ry. Oo)' agreed 70
accept 5000 acres in. fufi satfsfAo'
ton OF ~ claim under IT. SWAMP
land grant. While the efaee M - -
tain 70,9o0 aoFes.
This ,ead - saved TO tho state ~
Mr.. Duna h worth notices. thea snSt
half rniMisa Ct dollars, which amount
IS divided equally betwesa tho schooa
fund and the state institutions fu1d.
and It w.s oaly ewing 10 he drA
stand taken BY MI. Dunn, ~ state %.
dftor, that this large amount q lana
was recovered for tho state. Every
addition to tho school fund and to tho
state institutions fnud means add
tional money for tho sspoFt ct sur
schools and charitable and eoGroc
tional institutions. and the taxpayers
49,, :1nA<a1 >nrrAan0nd ipYlY
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28

Our high school football team will
line up against Jackson tomorrow,
Friday Got. 20, at the fair grounds.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-28

Tickets good until Oct. 81. Trains
leave Worthington at 1 a. III. and
EOS q. m. ""