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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

Senator Tilman. speaking of platforms. says
he is opposed to putting any of last years eggs
in last years birds nest. Evidently the South
CarOinian does not want any eggs of 1896
1900 in Democracy's basket. The eggs must be
warranted strictly fresh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

In the Hub OF the Universe the municipal au-
thorites decided TO protect the sleepers from
nerve rackng noises at least until sunrise upon
the Fourth OF July. That is excellent exam
pie for other municipalities TO follow in later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

The rotten life preserver figured also in the
Norge disaster. How long will the people put
up with this criminal negligence on the part Of
boat and steamship companies?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

The Parker boom seems to have got its sec
ond wind before the convention met.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06

The only thing in sight at st. Louis seems to
be the Parker band wagon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-06
Anluscnlents.
Little Of Everything.

AERIAL GARDENs-s: 2O--A LATHE OF Everything.
CASINOS .20-PlR Pan Pouf.
NONEE ISI-ANI)-Ioresniand- Park-Johnstown
Fiood-Bostocks Animal Arena-Steeplechase.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN .30-Venloe-
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-sl5-Paris By
Might.
MANHATTAN BEACH THEATRE-A Chinese Honey
moon Shannon's Band. Hermann the Great Pains
Spectacle Decatur and Fireworks.
%EW- YCRK-S-F2oof Garden.
PARADISE ROOF GARDENS-Vaudeviue
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
THE MARQUIS PAID.
How the Famous Surgeon VPlpeau
Treated a Free Patient.

How the Famous Surgeon VPlpeau
Treated Free Patient.
The famous surgeon Nelpeau was
visited one day at his house during the
consultation hour by marquis re-
nOwned for his clOSeness. Velpeau in
formed the marquis that an operation
was urgent and that the fee would
amount to 1000 francs. At this the
marquis made a wry face and left. A
fortnight later DR.. Velpeau, while max
ing his rounds in the Hospital de la
Charlie, had his attention attracted
by face that seemed familiar to him.
In answer to his inquiry it was stated
that the patient was fOotman of
nobleman in the Faubourg st. Ger
main. The surgeon found that his
case resembled in every particular the
somewhat unusual one for which the
marquis had consulted him a fortnight
previously. He refrained, however,
from making any comments.
Three weeks after the operation,
when the patient was about to be dis
charged, DR.. Velpeau called him aside
and exclaimed: Monsieur, | am eX-
tremely fattered and pleased to have
been able to cure you. There is. how
ever, small formality with which
you will have to comply before l can
sign your exeat-that is, you will have
to sign a check for 1000 francs in be-
half of the public charity bureau of
your metropolitan district" The pa
tents face became livid. You can dc
what you like about it," continued the
doctor, but If you refuse all Paris
will know tomorrow that the Marquis
de D. adopted the disguise OF foot
man in order to secure free treatment
at this hospital and to usurp the place
which belongs by right to a pauper.
OF course the marquis paid.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
CObweb Pills.

Andrew Wilson. the well known nat
uralist and writer, in commenting on
Culpepper's Complete Method" pub
lished in 1862, shows how this enabled
a man to "cure himself, being sick, for
threepence charge, with such things
only as grow in England, they being
most fit for English bodies" John
Wesley practiced music" Wilson con-
tinues. His system was not strictly
limited to vegetable simples. Wesley
prescribed boiled carrots as an eXclu-
sive diet for fortnight for the cure of
as thma and recommended baldheaded
people to wash their vacant spots with
a decOctiOn of boXwood. For bleeding
from the lungs or stomach the juice
of nettles is ordered and for an ague
six pills of middling size of cobwebs. y
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
Took the PROFITS.

II remember Schemer was a great
chap for thinking out plans for getting
rich. J suppose now he's weather.
than any of his friends"
"Oh, no. His friends used the plans
while he was dreaming over them
Detroit Free Press.
The Best Llniment.
"Chamberlain's Pain Balm is con-
sidered the best liniment on the mar
ket," writes Post & Bliss. of Georgia,
vt. No other liniment will heal cut
or bruse SO promptly. No other affords
such quick relief from rheumatic pains
No other is so valuable for deep seated
pains, like lame back and pains in the
chest. Give this liniment a trial and
become acquainted with its remarkable
qualities and you will sever wish to be
without it. For sale by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
Ivy and DampneSH.

A physician tells the Washington
Post it is a widespread but erroneous
notion that the. growth Of ivy on the
exterior walls of residences creates a
damp habitation. He is satisfied a lit
tie reflection will convince any one of
the fallacy of this proposition. The ivy
instead of contributing to dampness
has rather an opposite influence. since
1t must extract moisture from the
brick or stone that 1t overruns. The
dampness of these is what gives life
to the plant, so that the interior of the
house is rendered drier than it would
be otherwise.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
MEETING OF KHNrON LITERARY SOCIETY.
Held Friday Evening And a Program Of Un-
usual Merit Was Admirably Rendered.

KENToN, Nov. 29:--The first meeting
of the Kenton Literary Society was
held Friday, Nov. 25th. The meeting
was called to order by the president,
Roland Taylor. The minutes o f the
last meeting were read by the secre
tary, Rachel Downes. Prayer by Rev.
D. F. McFaul. Singing, Delaware,
My Delaware, school; reading, BILL"
Carl Taylor; singing. 'Flow Gently
Sweet Alton" school; recitation,
"Daisy's Thanksgiving" Edna Attix;
reading, Jericho Bob," Louisa Wal
lace; concert recitation, "Excelcior," "
by sixth grade; recitation, "The Hoop
Skirt" Gilbert Attix. Debate; Gre
solved the American Indian has been
justly treated. The debate was opened
on the affirmative by Laura Greenwell
the other affirmative debaters. were
Katherine McFaul and Douglas Du-
rand, the negative debaters were first,
Anna Hoffecker, Rachel Downs and
Roland Taylor. The judges, Miss
Eva Lane, Miss Marrett and Mr.. Will
liam Dunlap decided in favor of the af-
irmative. recitation, "You Get Up"
Helen Garrison; School Gazette by
the editress, Elva Garrison. The
school closed its meeting by singing
two songs, so, Come, Come Away"
and "There is Music In The Air"
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Christmas Advertisements new ads.
of Mrs. E. K. Boehmler, toys and can
dies; Mrs. Daniel Turner, Jr,, toys
and candies; Alfred Tilghman, guns,
monographs, &C.; NJ. E. Smith, jew
elry and Christmas novelties, and Will
liam FAIRIES. hardware, holiday goods.
Bader Brothers In Wilmington call
your attention to their "Toyland" and
Megary & Son to their housefurnish-
ing goods.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
ErankneSS.

''Do you think a doctor ought to tell
a patient exactly what is the matter
with himT'
YES" answered the physician. But
he should use such terms as to pre-
vent the possibility of the patient un-
derstanding a word of what he says"
Exchange
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

That penury and want, mlsfortunes
and debt do not necessarily have to
fall to the lot of one to drive away his
reason was manifested yesterday in a
case passed upon by Kent county
jury. Joshua Boyd,a highly respected
citizen of Kent county, owning fine
farm lands, residence in Smyrna and
personal property aggregating $1,000,
was found to be of unsound mind as a
result of melancholia and unable to
administer his affairs. Mr.. Boyd has
not been sent away from home, but is
being cared for continually by rela-
tives. Chancellor Nicholson appointed
William Boyd, relative, trustee over
his affairs until such time as he may
recover his mind, memory and dis
cretiOnary powers. State
NelOs.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. M. 800, 500
7.3O NJ.
Going South.-s.O5, 11.2O A. NJ. APO,
1902. NJ.
For Clayton and Oxford R. P. o. and
Clayton, Del, sos A. NJ, and 3.2OP. NJ,
Townsend and Centreville R. P. o. and
Clayton and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55 AN.
and 500 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

During football scrimmage on the
High School grounds Saturday after
noon, Davis 81. Bell. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. G. Bell sustained broken
collar bone.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
FOR RENT.

Eagle Hall, of Union Castle. No. IL. X. G. E.,
will be rented for Lodges or any organization on
Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday evenings. Water,
Light Heat and Jsnitor furnished. $3.50 per
month. Apply to
GEO. NJ. ROSE. /
BENZ. TURNER. Trustees.
1916 JOHN INMAN,
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH 7.15, s.S7, S.5S, A. M, S.45, SIS, P. NJ
SOUTH s.87, $50, Las, A. M, 4. .O9, 4.45. and
7.55P.M.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Crown and bridge work a speciality
DR.. COmegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Upholstering neatly done at Harvey
Jones Paper and Paint store. Work
guaranteed.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week,
All are invited to call and examine
the Christmas goods at Dunns
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Cosgriff & Reynolds still have a
good supply of extra quality coal at
bottom prices.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
LOST.

On Thursday. Nov 18th, on the S.45 train
between Smyrna and Clayton, Del, Gold
Ring, antique carving on sides with en-
graved scarab setting. Suitable reward if
returned tn J. H. Speakman, Ticket Agent,
Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Harvey Jones has added an uphOl-
stering department to his painting and
papering business and will be prepared
to meet the wants of the public with
frst-class work.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
All are invited to call and examine
the Christmas goods at Dunns
Crown and bridge work a specially
DR.. COmegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del.
Upholstering neatly done at Harvey
Jones Paper and Paint store. Work
guaranteed.
Cosgriff & Reynolds still have a
good supply of extra quality coal at
bottom prices.
The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. Mary E. Riggs,
Thursday evening at 7.3O.
Parents who are interested in the
education of their sons and daughters
should read the catalogue of Goldey
College.
If you want the best inks, fluids.
muCAage, paste, go to J. B. Cooper's
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Get your old furniture fixed up by
Harvey Jones, upholsterer, painter
and paper hanger.
The monthly meeting of the W. C..
T. .. will be held at the home of Mrs.
William F. Dunn on next Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock. A full attend
ance is desired.
William J. Doughten, Jr. has been
elected cornetist of Asbury NJ. E..
Sunday school in place of George W.
Sylvester, who has held the position
for several years.
There will be a meeting of the
stockholders and contributors of the
Twentieth Century Club House FRI
day afternoon, Dec. End, at the club
room at 2 O'Clock.
Kenton is being noticed as a point
for shipping peaches. HarrisOn's Nur-
series furnished the trees that bear the
fruit. They are grown at Berlin, Nd.
aud invite any prospective buyer.
The temperature took a decided droI
Saturday, giving us a furry of snow
during the night and clearing off colo
on Sunday. Ice formed quite freely
and Monday morning was half an incl
thick.
Harvey Jones has added an uphol
stering department to his painting ant
papering business and will be prepared
to meet the wants of the public will
frst-class work.
The Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the President
Monday evening, December 5th at
o'clock. A full attendance is requires
as there will be an election of officers
Secretary.
The ladies Of the Presbyteria
Church will hold rummage and foo
sale of homemade bread, Pies, Cakes
Candy, etc. on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, /
the lower room of the Odd Fellow
Hall. All those interested will pleas
have their rummage ready 0o-mol
row. Thursday morning, Dec. Is
when it will be called for.
While you are ponderlng over whit
to give for Christmas presents, n
member that one of the most inexpel
sive and yet one of the incest presen
you can give father, mother, sister
brother, is a years subscription to IL
SMYRNA TIMES. Only one dollar ye
payable in advance and addressed
any postofice in the United Stat
without extra charge. All new year
subscriptions coming in now will
credited to the first of January 1906.
NoTIcE:-We are always glad
have news items, but parties sendll
us matter must have 1t accompai
their names so that we may know
authority. We do not publish t
names unless requested, but we mt
know the author in all cases otherwl
the communications will go to &
waste basket. Fictitious names
nom-de- plumes Will not do. We mt
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

The temperature took decided drop
Saturday, giving us a furry of snow
during the night and clearing off cold
on Sunday. Ice formed quite freely
and Monday morning was half an inch
thick.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

The Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the President,
Monday evening, December 5th at Z
o'clock. A full attendance is required
as there will be an election of officers.
Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

There will be a meeting of the
stockholders and contributors of the
Twentieth Century Club House FRI
day afternoon, Dec. End, at the club
room at O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

William J. Doughten, Jr. has been
elected cornetist of Asbury NJ. E.
Sunday School in place of George W.
Sylvester, who has held the position
for several years.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30
FOR RENT.

A Dwelling House with Stable on rear of
lot, in good repair. together with half acre
of land located in West Smyrna, now occu-
pied by Thomas ]. Sapp. Possession March
1st, 1905.
Also, Thoroughbred Poland China Pigs
suitable for broOders or fatting for spring
market.
r. H. CUMMINS,
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Kenton is being noticed as a point
for shipping peaches. Harrison's Nur-
series furnished the trees that bear the
fruit. They are grown at Berlin, Nd. ,
aud invite any prospective buyer.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Mrs. Mary E. Riggs,
Thursday evening at 7.3O.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

The monthly meeting of the W. G.
T. q. will be held at the home of Mrs.
William F. Dunn on next Tuesday
evening at s-o'clock. A full attend
ance is desired.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
Church will hold a rummage and food
sale of homemade bread, Pies, Cakes,
Candy, etc. on Saturday, Dec. Srd, in
the lower room of the Odd Fellows
Hall. All those interested will please
have their rummage ready Cto-mor-
row. Thursday morning, Dec. 1st,
when it will be called for.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Parents who are interested in the
education of their sons and daughters
should read the catalogue of Goldey
College.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

Get your old furniture fixed up by
Harvey Jones, upholsterer, painter
and paper hanger.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

NoTIcE:-We are always glad to
have news items, but parties sending
us matter must have 1t accompany
their names so that we may know the
authority. We do not publish the
names unless requested, but we must
know the author in all cases otherwise
the communication will go to the
waste basket. Fictitious names OF
nom de- plumes Will not do. We must
have the full name and address OF the
author. Several articles have come to
us unsigned and for this reason have
not and will not receive attention
Contributors will please bear this in
mind
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

If you want the best inks, fluids,
muC4lage, paste, go to J. B. Cooper's s
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Smyrna times., 1904-11-30

While you are ponderlng over what
to give for Christmas presents, re-
member that one of the most inexpen-
sive and yet one of the incest presents
you can give father, mother, sister or
brother, is a years subscription to the
SMYRNA TIMES. Only one dollar year
payable in advance and addressed to
any postofice in the United States
without extra charge. All new yearly
subscriptions coming in now will be
credited to the first of January 1906.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
MUD FOR FUEL.

And now we are told that the great
northwest may make itself independent
of the coal monopolies by using mud
for fuel. 1t is claimed that all the i'm
mense peaty deposits Of sloughs and
swamps when mechanically treated
and dried is rich in heat making quail
ties and may be made ton for ton the
equal of any of the bituminous coal on
the market at half the cost. This we
know: Years ago when living on pio-
neer farm in Minnesota we dug out
and dried lot Of the peaty deposit of
a slough on the farm, it looking exactly
like well rotted manure when taken
out. We further know that this stuff
burned with a clean white ash and
made the hottest kind of fire. We
firmly believe that with suitable ma
chinery for mixing and pressing this
material an absolutely unlimited sup
ply Of excellent fuel is easily available
all through the timberless and coalless
regions Of the great northwest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
A NEEDED WORK.

AS we note it. the average farmer
knows very little about fruit growing.
This is not strange. for it is not in his
line. Still he. wants fruit and would
be glad to be able to grow it. AS proof
of this he buys trees, vines and shrubs
in large quantities of the travelling
fruit tree agents, being usually guided
in his selection by what the agent may
recommend which too often proves to
be varieties unsuited to his latitude
and location. He sets the trees out.
and being ignorant as to the care
which they should receive, his orchard
is very soon wreck. We cannot see
how the different horticultural socie-
ties could do better work than to is
sue brief bulletin or pamphlet recon-
mending few of the tried and hardy
varieties suited to different sections of
the country and follow this with in
structions how to plant and prune the
tree and care for it, 1t is this A @
of horticulture which needs to be
taught. There is too much time de-
voted by professional horticulturists in
their meetings and too much space de-
voted in their published proceedings
to the experimental and theoretical and
not enough to the practical. The COM
mon man should be shown in simple
manner what to plant and how to
plant and care for his trees.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
HELPS FOR SMALL INCOMES.

There are so large number of the
American people who have to keep
their families and live OH an income Of
from $500 to 5000 per year that any
suggestion whereby they may be en-
abled to solve the problem more salts
factorily may be helpful. A small piece
of land used as family garden and
cultivated as it may be. COW and
few chickens will furnish a good part
Of the living of the family and of those
things which cost the most to buy. A
neighbOr of ours has Jersey cow
which the past year has brought him in
gross income Of 500. counting his
sales of milk to his neighbOrs and
what they have used in the family at
current prices. He is a railroad man.
We have another friend who gets over
$3.50 from city garden plot of 100
square rods. These outside helps may
be largely left to the wife and the chill
dren at the same time that they may
be made to contribute so much to the
well being Of the whole fanny.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
WHY NOTY

The darby chef in the little cluttered
up kitchen Of q Pullman dining car will
always serve you q daintily cooked
meal, no matter what you order. Why
should not housewives, with better
facilities, do as well? Because they do
not know how. Why do they not knowY
Because they have never been taught.
Why were they not taught? Because 1t
was thought to be of more Importance
that the girl should study the fads Of
our modern school system, when thou
sands Of women all over the country
would, after they have home to care
for, value this omitted training In do
nestle science as worth more than all
the fads Of our schools. We want to
reiterate the homely truth that so long
as women want to get married expect
to be married and are going to get mar
ried, If they can, it Is just good sense
that they should tit themselves for this
their most important and chief life
work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
Locations for Business.

If you are seeking location for
any mercantile business. for the.prac-
tice of profession, or for the manu-
facture of any article, first commune
cate with the undersigned. gwho Will
inform you in regard to opportunities
on the line of the Chicago Great West
ern Railway Co., the most progressiv We
Railway traversing the most fertile
section of the United States. Maps
and Maple Leaflets maileo andl more
specific information given as request
ed. W. j. Reed, Industrial Agent.
6O4 Endicott Bldg. st. Paul, MINI. 1
4-l0
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-02-10
IMPROVING DIRT ROADS.

In all this matter of securing improv.
ed highways we lean toward the using
first of such facilities as are within easy
reach. looking toward the improvement
of the roads rather than toward the big
schemes involving an enormous expend-
iture of money. There are few things
which may be done in all the dirt road
sections Of the Countrywide road tax
may be slightly increased. be collected
in cash, be expended intelligently and
in a busnesslike manner and all work
be done with view to permanency. Tile
draining of the roadbed will accom-
plish wonders and rid the highway Of
the water from below. which quite Of
ten is more responsible for bad roads
than the water on the surface. Scores
of miles Of utterly impossible high
ways have been regenerated the past
summer by simply laying a five inch
tile three feet deep by the side Of the
roadbed. The surfacing of the grade so
drained with a little gravel or even
sand works a complete transformation
on all gumbo roads. While in no man.
ner discouraging the larger and more
expensive methods Of road improve
ment for main line thoroughfares. the
people generally will be more benefited
by the sensible and practical work
which is easily possible of improving
the common dirt road at a moderate
cost