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The San Francisco call., 1904-09-18

East End clergyman has found Low
Church country curate to argue with.
and the noise has been dreadful, what
my old nurse used to call, "aIl the
fire-irons Of the house put into a pot
and shaken so have fed again to
the woods
Again 1 have met my little lady. She
is the eldest Of twelve children, and has
made up her mind to be a doctor. You
know" she tells me. there's a lot to
learn. but have Harry's books
Harry is cousin, and rather a prig
from what she tells me. My. little
friends name is Alice, and she means
to become a doctor. II shall be able
to help so many people" she says,
''and do real goods
She is very pretty and bahbles on
like a stream on a summers day. BY
the way, she will have 1t that am an
East End clergyman, and asked me IL
it was true that there was a real lord
at Leighton Court. and If he was very
handsome and very wicked.
told her mot particularly so Dull
chap. waltham." said, and silent"
But she would have it that. I was
wicked. "They are brought up to be
wicked" she said. Aunt Matty, who
has been governess in very high fani-
lies, says 1t and knows it, too" I said
I hoped there were exceptions. but she
wouldn't have It. Some day" / said,
"I'll try to show you slord who is
not very wicked" rAh," she said.
you're simple and good. but you see.
I should soon find out his wickedness.
He wouldn't take me In. for know
lords are wicked"
CA letter on the 1Sd instaut.)
My aunt has just toid mo that Han
rietta and vsnetiA Montgomery are
coming. wish they weren't. They
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-18

ETTER I. from James Geoffrey
: Hutton. fourth Eerl Of waltham.
IL 90 his friend. Gerald Sinclair
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
Difficulties Of Campaigning at Altitude of
5000 Feet

The British soldiers in Thibet have been
having "A peculiar experience with the art
Of war in high attitudes. Thibet Is so
high above the sea that ordinary rules
are often suspended and a little scientific
knowledge becomes Indispensable to the
successful commander. At $1,000 feet
above the sea it was found that rice
ration for the men was insufficiently cook
ed, and the cause of this was that the
boiling point of water descends rapidly as
the altitude increases The native Indian
soldiers in the expedition have been great
ly mystifed by the antics of the rice pot
at $1,000 feet. The most important diff
ficulty attending the campaign has been
the effect OF the cold and high altitude
upon Maxim guns and the rifles. The
oil used as n lubricant became a clog so
far above the sea, while the springs in
the guns had their elasticity seriously af-
fected. The officers in command OF the
expedition seem to have had no concep-
tion Of these difficulties when they started
for Thibet, and their remedies have nee
essarily been crude, although no harm
has come to the force, owing to the eX-
IRENE backwardness of the Thibetans in
modern warfare.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
A Remarkable Record.

From the ST. Johnsbury Caledonian.l
established in St. Johnsbury when Wen
at the Boston University law school, be-
came a member of the firm of Belden, Ide
& Stafford. 1t was recognized every
where as one of the ablest law firms in
the state, though the partnership was
soon terminated by the removal of the
senior partner to the northwest. gem
Grafton has grown up in st. Johnsbury
since that time, bat in this time high jul
dicial honors have come to each member
of that trio, and no one doubts but what
succeeding years will bring to each OF
them still further Advancement The
Hon. Henry C. Belden removed to Mime
apolis and became judge of the district
court of Hennepin county, the highest
trial court in Minnesota. The Hon. Hen
nv C. Ide was appointed land commits
sioner of Samoa and later chief justice
of those islands When the United States
found that a colonial policy had to be de-
veloped. he was naturally selected for the
Philippine service where he is now sec
rotary of Justice and finance and vice.
governor of the islands. The junior mem
Der of this firm was just past his majority
when he entered it, represented st. Johns
hurry i'm the legislature when he was 81,
and before he was 40 years old was APP
pointed one of the judges of the supreme
court of Vermont. Now higher honor
has come to this brilliant and scholarly
turist and he has no heartier congrat-
ulations over the appointment that from
his friends in the town where he mas
lived for the past 20 years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
The Home Of Enqland's Wealth

The Bank of England generally con-
tains sufficient gold in sixteen pound bars
to make 10000, 900 sovereigns. The build
ing covers three acres of valuable ground
and in it are employed about 1000 people.
over e25 900, 900 in notes have passed
over it's counters. The wealth of the av-
erage person depends largely upon his
health, and If you have not this sure
foundation, then you are very poor, in
deed Sickly people however, need not
be discouraged because Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters will make them we'll and
keep them well. That is what 1t is for
and for so years has never failed in its
mission. Try it for sour stomach, in
digestion, dyspepsia, nausea, belching
constipation or malaria, fever and ague
1t win positively cure you. Avoid sub
stituteS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
this IS UNSOLICITED.
People Should Know How Mr.; Miller was
Cured Of Kidney and Bladder trouble
by DR.. kennedy's New Medicine, Cal cura
Solvent.

MATTEAwAN, N. Y, Sept. 90, 1907
DIR. David Kennedy Estate,
Kennedy Row, Rondout, N. Y.
GeRtlemen.
have been troubled with my Kidneys
and Bladder for three or four years and
doctored with many physicians without
obtaining any help.
A few months ago I decided to try Cal
cura Solvent, DIR. Kennedy's latest medi-
cine, and am thankful to say l am now
practically cured. You have not asked me
for testimonial but l wish to tell you
what Cal-cura Solvent has done for me and
hope that others may be so happily Se-
ieved. Yours truly,
WILLIAM H. MILLER.
Remember: Only one DR., David Ken
nedy ever lived in Rondout, City of Kings,
ton, n. Y, and his neto medicine is sold
only in $100 bottles. 1t is called Cal-cura
Solvent because it cures stone in the 6iad-
der by dissolving and painlessly eXpelhng
the formation, thus avoiding the surgeons
knife. Write to the Cal-cura Company,
Kennedy Row, Rondout, N. y, for Tree
sample bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

The Brazilian government has issued
an ultimatum threatening to make war
on Peru il Peruvian troops are not with
drawn from the disputed territory in
Acre.
John F. Wallace, general manager OF
the Illinois Central Railway has accepted
an appointment as chief engineer of the
Panama canal at a salary of $4,000
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13
When There is Dull Heavy Feeling

in the head; n bad taste in the mouth
tongue furred and taste blunted; skin
dry and feverish: whites of eyes streaked
with yellow; sour risings in the throat;
fugitive pains in the head, chest and
back, etc, take Cal-cura Solvent, DR.
Kennedys new medicine, right away and
be well in a few days. Write to the Cal
cura Company, Rondout, N. Y, for free
book and sample bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

The worlds best timekeeper is said to
he the electric clock in the basement of
the Berlin observatory which was in
stalled by Prof. Foester in 1865. 1t Is
incosed in an alright glass cylinder
and has frequently run for periods OF two
or three months with an average dally
yariation of only l5-10oOths OF a second
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

II you are tired taking the large old
fashioned gripping pills. and are satisfied
that purging yourself till you are weak
and sick is not good commonsense, then
try Carriers Little Liver Pills and learn
how easy it is to be free from biliousness.
headache, constipation, and all liver
troubles. These little pills are smaller,
easier to take and give quicker relief than
any pill in use. One dose. Price rs
cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-05-13

The sultan OF Turkey owns about 500
carriages. Collecting them is a fad with
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
JUMORLEAGUE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Held 10 the Lecture Room OF isblry v. 2.
Church Saturday Afternoon Mss R-na
Williams Presented vile G.ft.

The little folks Of the Junior T. Ess rth
League t. the number II s.1-y Jr u-1rs
assembled in the lecture rom .t As-
bury VI. +. Church SaturIa. aft-r- On
to participate IN the auuua. Christmas
entertainment The exercises were d
charge Of Miss Rena Wl.la--. -apsr-
intendent Of the Junior L-a-l-. A--ls-
ted by Miss Marv Eig-, ]I.-- Liza
beth DoUghtea presided AZ --e piano.
\ happy feature Of the iatr----.-- --l-
gram rendered was the q CL.---.-s- -4k
of Rev. DR. Watt. pastor X -.- .-----,
who held the close act---l - .- ne
little folks as he explained -. --.-- --s
meaning OF tue -y-ar t---l.s. --s
world was about 60 c-l-bra-- .- re
conclusion Of hi- remarks lie paved =
tribute q the J-L.r- AMI .l ,---r
behalf presented 10 N.-- N-.4-s.
their faithful aud efficient -.c-r.a-ra-
dent, a handsomely bound volume 4
| Whittiers poems. As the -l.rrl-t-l-
dent of the Juniors. Miss E--a Val
lIams has gwen valuable services l-l
has made this organization ore : r-s
most hourishius auxiliari-> The
| church. The handsome book Vas
/ given as testimonial of the -- acd
esteem in which she Is held by TIE lt-
tie folks. Iu like manner Miss E.--s.
the assistant superintendent a-j Mss
Elizabeth Doughten, the -r-al.ss
were presented with d boo6 Zach Ju-
nior present was presented with a
Christmas card. The program opened
with an introductory recital -- By
Pearl Lyman and continued l- !. lows
sextette, "Our Shepherds Wa-cl heir
Flocks," Margaret Riley, Olive Hirlns
Anna Thomas. Hilda Berry. Dorothy
Hynsou, Anna Grant; recitation.
christmas Chimes" Margaret P1sJ,es
Georgia Yates, Dorothy Williams.
Rosa Barlow; chorus, Ring Our The
Glad Tidings," by the League, r-clta-
ton. "Long Ago On CaristuAs, Miss
Margaret Hyuson; recitation, Like
Merry Birds We Come" Ltureace
Truax, Irving Porter. Albert Wl1farl,
recitation, The Child Jesus, " Aibura-
tine Barlow; chorus. Rock oye'
Margaret Dunn, Rebecca Watt. A.ethiA
Spruance. Dorothy Buriette. Nargarss
Cole, Helen Hudson. Mabel Love
} grove; recitation, Remember the
Poor" Earl Grant; recitation. This
Dream Star, Maud Lyman; Chorus,
christmas Carol" bv the League. al
: dress. Rev. Robert Watt, u. D.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
HORRIBLE DEATH RESULTS
FROM RIDING ON FREIGHT
FORMER CLAYTON BOY ATTEMPTS TO
STEAL A RIDE ANDIS CRUSHED TO DEATH
Alfred Stewart Had Come From CheswOId To
Visit HIS Brother George Stewart and
Meets Death 10 Front of the House.

Alfred H. Stewart, the 10 year old
son of the late James Stewart, formerly
of tue Hudson farm near Clayton,
came to an untimely end about nine
o'clock yesterday morning by being
run over by freight train. How the
accident happened will probably never
be known. 1t is the opinion that he
boarded the train at JimtOwn Cross
ing intending to ride as far as W. ID.
Hudson's lane when he slipped and
fell under the wheels. His head was
completely severed from his body and
mashed beyond recognition and in ad-
ditlon to this he was disembowled. 1t
was CHASTITY sight. His remains were
picked up by the crew of a shifting en-
gine and brought to Clayton. Coroner
Abbott was summoned and will hold an
inquest over his remains this afternoon
at W. A FAIRIES & Son undertaking office
Smyrna Interment will take place to
morrow, Thursday morning at Odd Eel
lows Cemetery. Young Stewart had
been residing with his brother, Charles
Stewart, near Cheswold and had come
to Clayton to pay visit to his brother
George Stewart who is the tenant on
farm of W. ID. Hudson. He was on his
way froIl Clayton station to his broth
er's when the accident happened. Sew
eral of the crew of extra freight train,
1904 felt the jar from running over the
young mans body and lad the train
stopped. The sudden stopping of the
train at this point and the confusion
of the crew attracted the attention of
! George Stewart, who was only short
distance away. The latter, seeing a
mau had been run over, refused at first
to see him and turned back. Later
when the shifting engine came along
to pick up the body he went back
again. The body was so mangled tha
Identification was almost impossible
until George Stewart arrived and fOunC
the remains to be that of his younger
brother. The latter, when child haC
two fingers amputated and this seemed
to be the only mark by which he coulC
be Identified. The young man wa
we'll known in Clayton, where he wa
born and raised and his death is mucl
lamented by all who knew him.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
SUCCESSFUL FLAG RAISING
At OAK HILL SCHOOLHOUSE
MISS ETHEL ROTHwELL, TEACHER. FUR
NlSHED INTERESTING PROGRAM FRIDAY.
The Address OF The Occasion Was Given BY
Superintendent A. Z. Spaid Who Paid
Fire Tribute To the "Amercan Flag"

DELANEY's, Dec. 20:-At 13O last
Friday afternoon Flag Reising"w was
held in Oak Hill school house near here
under the direction of Miss Ethel
Rothwell, teacher The school room
was decorated with bunting and flags
Owing to the recent snow storm the
attendance was small The children
all did well and their teacher and par
ents cannot help feeling proud of their
efforts. The singing, under the direc-
ton of Miss Mary Reed of Smyrna,
tainment was an address by Prof. \.
r. Spaid, Superintendent of free
schools of New Castle Comfy, who
spoke of the meaning of the flag. Dur
ing the course of his remarks he said:
"What does this flag mean to us? Why
is it that the stronger men have no
right to destroy or mOlest the property
of the weaker as they did in olden
times? 1t is because flag floats over
this country of ours and gives to you
and me The right of protection. Mr..
Spaid's address was we'll delivered aud
will linger long in the memory of those
who heard it. Following is the pro-
gram: Opening address, Alice Shref-
fer; singing, America" recitation,
"Keep Trying" Charlie Beck; recita-
tion, Mabel Pryor; recitation, Wash
ingtOn's Life" Clifford Pryor; recita-
tion, "Whistling In Heaven" Florence
Shreffler; dialogue, 1.-The Red, White
and Blue" Randolph Reynolds, Willie
Reynolds, Albert Martin and Charles
Pryor; recitation, "When the Minis
ter Comes to Tea" Douglas Conner
singing, "Oh Columbia, the Gem o
the Ocean," recitation, The Sorrows
of Baby" Earle Cannon; recitation
Mamie Conner; recitation 'My Dolly
Mabel Conner; dialogue, Occupation
of Girls" Alice Shreffier, Edith Mar
tin, Mabel Conner and Mamie Conner
recitation, "The Red, White and Blue
Lattimer Satterfield; dialogue, 9Th
Story of Peach Pie" Lattimer Sat
erfeld and Alice Shreffler; singing,
"The Star Spangled Banner" recitation
"What Does Our Flag Say" Harr.
Seemans; address. Prof A. R. Spaid
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
BRILLIANT WEDDING AT MIDDLETOWN
Miss Mary Clayton Williams, Daughter Of Ma
thanieI Williams Becomes the Wife of Dr.
Dorsey Lewis-Smyrnians Take Part

A brilliant society wedding took
place in Middletown last Thursday ev-
eAing, the contracting parties being
Miss Mary Clayton Williams and DIR.
Dorsey W. Lewis, a well-knc wn prac-
titiOner of that town. The bride is a
granddaughter of the late Hon. James
Williams, of Smyrna and is we'll known
in this town. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with masses of ever
green, holly, mistletoe and potted
plants, and the ceremony was witness
sed by large number of friends from
this and adjoining states, the church
being crowded with interested partici-
pants in the happy event, The bridal
party which entered the church shortly
after the appointed hour, 7.30 o'clock,
was immediately preceded by the ush-
ers, Mr.. Cummins SpeakmaD, DIR. Rob
ert Comegys, of Smyrna; DIR. L. II.
Emory, Belair, Md, A. NJ. Chamber
lain and Mr.. William II. Brady of
Middletown. They were followed by
the bridesmaids, Miss Ethel Thomas
Lewis, Miss Adele Floy Lewis, sisters
of the groom, of Baltimore, and Miss
Louise Cochran and Miss Justine Pew
erly, of Middletown, dressed in white
silk null and carrying pink roses
Then the maid of honor, Miss Lydia
/ Watson, Dover, dressed in blue silk,
/ passed up the centre aisle, followed by
the bride leaning on the arm of hel
father, who led her to the altar, where
they were met by the groom and his
best man, Mr.. Il. Rodney Sharp, VIII
mington. The Rev. +. Ii. Moore, of
Forest Church performed the cere
mony, and the Rev. E. D. Stone, OF
/ Georgetown played the wedding march
! Imm edlately after the marriage there
was reception at the home of the
brides parents. Their large home wal
illuminated throughout and presented
a scene of dazzling beauty. The BRIDE
costume was creation of embroidered
chiffon over white Taffetta silk, beau
titul gown, especially becoming to tn,
bride, whose charms of person AM
manner have made her one of the mos
popular young ladies in her circle. Tn
bridal presents were numerous an,
costly. At late hour DIR. and Mrs
Lewis were driven to Elkton, Md.
where they took south bound trai
for bridal tour. The young coupl
begin life together with the goo
wishes of many friends for long an
happy welded life.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
WINTERS ICY GRIP STILL HOLDS SMYRNA.
SIeghng Keeps up Apace but not With the
Same Enthusiasm-Navigati Impeded.


Same Enthusiasm Impeded
Smyrna is still held in winters icy
grip and sieighing seems to be the one
pastime of the week. In fact the sleigh
ing sport has been so unusually drawn
out that many enthusiasts have be-
come weary and our streets are not as
lively as at first. Since the unfortu-
nate accident and death of Edw. G.
Walls fine driving horse last week,
there has not been the same interest
and enthusiasm in sleighing and rae
ing has been materially decreased.
The here has however, been some lively
contests between Reuben Warren of
Clayton and Clifton Turner of this
town. The sleighing snow was con-
siderable replenished on Saturday af-
ternoon aud evening by another snow
storm which covered the earth to the
depth of another inch or so. The tenn
perature has considerably moderate d
the past few days but hardly enough
to loosen winters tight grip on navi-
cation. Until yesterday Steamer
Brady was tied up at the Smyrna Land
ing wharf and despite the fact that
there was much business for her dur
ing this Christmas shopping season,
she was unable to get out of the creek
until yesterday morning before noon.
She could only make the distance to
Flemings and did not get out of the
Greek until late yesterday afternoon
Unlessanother cold spell interferes she
probably will be able to resume her trips
The steam barge frankie has gone into
winter quarters. Steamer L. NJ
Price has also been icebound.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
CHANGES AT CLAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mrs Minnie REYNOLDS Resigns and Miss Bes-
sic Middleton Elected by Board.

Mrs. Minnie REYNOLDS Resigns and Miss Bes-
sic Middleton Elected by Board.
Mrs. Minnie Reynolds, who for sew
eral years has been one of the efficient
teachers at the Clayton Public Schools
has rendered her resignation which has
been accepted by the Board of Educa-
tion. The Board advanced Miss May
Leathers to her department and elected
Miss Bessie Middleton of Smyrna to
to the department held by Miss Leath-
ers. The change will take effect di
rectly after the Christmas recess. Mrs.
Reynolds it is understood, will go to
South Orange, n. J. to visit her par
ents and that later her marriage to Mr..
E. G. Griffith of Utica, n. Y. will take
place. Mrs. Reynolds has been an ex-
cellent teacher and her removal from
Clayton is much regretted not only by
her pupils but the community at large
where she is held in high esteem.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
pATRONIzH OUR FAITHFUL HOSE COMPANY
Their Christmas Monday Night Entertainment
Promises To Be a Very Fine Production.

Their Christmas Monday Night Entertainment
Promises To Be a Very Fine Production.
Tickets for the Christmas (Monday
evening" entertainment, for the bene-
fit of Citizens Hose Co., now on sale at
Weldons Drug store. Secure a good
seat in advance, and after a merry
Christmas spent at home, go to see
good play at night. "The Lone Tree
Mine" Drama in acts which will be
the attraction, is highly spoken of by
the press, as being one of the best
Melo-Dramas now playing. Reserved
seats soc. Music by Watkins Or
chestra. The Hose Company are need
ing funds to equip the FIRE Depart
ment and they will appreciate your
liberal support at their Monday night
entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
FINE OTTER CAUGHT AT TAYLORS BRIDGE.
William McCIain Caught the First Of the Sea-
son Which Is Very Valuable Specimen.

-TAYLoRs BRIDGE, Dec. 2O:-A fine
otter was caught by VIM. McClain of
Taylor's Bridge last week which is the
first of the season. Scarcely season
passes that Mr.. McOlain does not catch
several of these valuable fur bearing
animals which are not only scarce but
very wary of the hunters traps. The
winter weather has been very severe
on quail and other game birds and
during the past week they have taken
refuge from the snow in barn yards
and straw stacks where in most cases
they are fed and protected by the
farmer.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
GYpsIEs eNcANPEO NEAR sLAcKsIRO.
Are Exciting Considerable lalsrsst B. Thsir
FOrtuae Telling sad iiOrse Irsdiag.

BLAcKBIRD. Dec. 2O.-Much interest
is manifested in the tribe of gypsies
encamped on the lot Of land on the
corner Of Lazy Lane" and the State
Road They are on their wsy 10 Sus-
sex County to spend the winter among
the pines. They are certainly very
hardy for they live IN tents. and their
horses have TO stand out in the cold.
protected merely by blankets. They
are eager to make trade or tell for
tune.
Smyrna times., 1904-12-21
GEO. A. WELLINGTON. OF DOVER, DEAD.
Prominent Hotel Man Dies From a Stroke of
Paralysis Sunday Evening, Aged 6l Years

Paralysis Sunday Evening, Aged 6l Years
George A. Millington, the proprietor
of the Capitol Hotel at Dover died
Sunday night. He was stricken with
paralysis Saturday after a decline of
several weeks. He had been promi-
nent in the affairs of Dover for years,
having once been mayor. He was also
active in Democratic circles and was a
county and State Democratic commit
teeman. Mr.. Millington was probably
the best known turfman in Delaware
and was the proprietor of large rae
ing stable. For several years he was
president of the Delaware State Fair
during its most successful days. He
was widely known and recognized as
q splendid manager, and strict observer
of the laws. Years ago he owned the
Jefferson House, New Castle. He was
aged 81 years. His widow who was a
daughter of the late Julian Janvier,
and two daughters and a son survive
him. Funeral services were held at
1.3O this afternoon; interment al
Christ Cemetery.