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Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
LOCATION IS SECURED FOR
SMYRNA S'SHIRT FACTORY
RALPH E. STATS MANAGER, RENTS FRONT
ROOMS OF COLLINS LIVERY MAIN STREET
Smyrna Shirt Company Proposes Having
Plant In Shape TO Start up the 10th of Next
Month, aud Employ Is to so Operators

Mr.. Ralph E. Stats of Lewes was
IN town Monday and made definite ar
rangement for the Smyrna Shirt Fac
tory which will open up in this town
about the tenth of next month. Mr..
Stats who is manager of the plant and
who with others are financially inter
ested in the enterprise, has rented the
lower room, (24x5O) of w. Fl. Collins
property on South Main Street and
will begin next week to put the build
ing in order and equip it with the nee
essary machinery. Mr.. Stats has also
the refusal of the second floor should
he need it. The machines will be
brought from Lewes but the engine,
which will be either gas or gasoline,
will be purchased entirely new from
Pittsburgh and when installed will
give the factory an up-tO-date equip
ment. The outlook seems very en-
couraging and assures Smyrna of an
other home industry that will give
employment to a number of families,
about % will be employed at first and
increased to 30 if operators are availa-
BILE. There has been considerable
trouble in finding a location for Mr..
Stats but now this matter has been
settled there is every reason for the
Smyrna people to be thankful. Re-
Gently the citizens of Smyrna sub
scribed to $500 in order to get this in
dustry to locate here. The Smyrna
Shirt Company, which will be the
name of the new enterprise, will only
occupy the Collins property as tenn
porary quarters, for they purpose
building a suitable plant and extend
ing their business as their operators
become skilled. Those wishing en-
ployment should address Mr.. Ralph
E. Stats, care of the Lewes Shirt
Company, Lewes, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THUNDER STORM
e. P. Thomas and W. T. Dyatt Thrown Out of
a Dearborn 10 Runaway Near BreufOrd.

During the progress of thunder
storm which passed over this vicinity
last Friday night, Mr.. E. F. Thomas
of near town and Mr.. W. T. Dayett of
Clayton met with an experience that
might have resulted more seriously
than it did. They were returning
from W. 81. Lurty's near Brenford
wnere they had been making a visit.
The night was black aud so dark that
they could not see before them except
through the flashes of lightning. In
front of the residence of E. H. Dono-
van on the colbert Wilds Farm" the
horse ran into hedge with such force
as to upset the team and throw the oc-
cupants out. Mr.. Thomas with UNI
brella in hand was landed in middle
of the road and Mr.. Dayett was fas-
tened under the dearborn. After they
had collected themselves they man.
aged to get up on the tenement house
on Mr.. Donovan's farm where they
procured lantern. Fortunately they
found the wagon without break and
feeling none the worse for their ex-
perience save being bespattered with
mud, they continued their journey
without scratch.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
TWO FIRES BREAK OUT AT KENTON.
But We're Extinguished by Bucket Brigade Be-
fore Any Material Damsge Was Done.

KENToN, April 25:-On Wednesday
of last week the sheds of r. L. Lloyd
caught fire, but it was put out before
much damage was done and on Thurs
day Leonard Bigger's blacksmith
shop just across the street caught fire
from a spark and burned large hole
in the roof. Notwithstanding the wind
was blowing stiff gale our faithful
and efficient bucket brigade soon got it
under control, and thus saved a fear
full conhagration that might have re-
suited most seriously.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
FORMER BLAcKBIRO BOY ELEcTROCUTeD
Godfrey Schafer, Son of henry Schafer of
BlaCkblrd Meets Awful Death at Jeukintown

BLAcKBIRD, April 26;-Mr. Henry
Schafer ndfamily hav received the sad
intelligence of the death of his son,
Mr.. Godfrey Schafer, which occurred
at Jenkintown, Pa. He was engaged
in the electric light plant of the above
named place and on Monday afternoon
at about four O'Clock, contrary to his
usual duties climbed a pole and while
there was unfortunate enough to touch
live wire. 1t is said that fully $500
volts passed through his body causing
instant death. 1t was necessary to
cut the body down. The remains are
to be brought to his fathers home on
Wednesday afternoon, and interment
will be made at Odd Fellows Gene
terry on Thursday. He is survived by
widow and large circle of friends
and relatives.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
HELP THE HOSE COMPANY FRIDAY NIGHT
By Attending Their Drama 'The Woven WeB''
Which VIII be Presented at Opera fiOuse.

The very Efficient services rendered
by the Citizens Hose Company at the
fire yesterday afternoon, proved be-
yond doubt the worthiness of this
organization TO the town. Consider
ing that this company is composed of
volunteer members, the people of
Smyrna, property owners in particular
should encourage them in every pos
sible way, as their services in the past
have saved much valuable property
from destruction. Come out on Fri
day evening, and show your loyalty by
attending the Woven Web" at the
Smyrna Opera House for the benefit
of the Company. You will enjoy q
good clean entertainment and help the
Hose Company as WELL Tickets now
on sale at Weldon's Drug Store, 80
cents.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
Death Of Mrs. JOhu W. carrOw of Mt. Pleasant.

Mrs. Susan Carrow, wife of John w.
Carrow, died at her late residence near
Mt. Pleasant, Thursday night, aged 72
years. Mrs. Carrow had been i'll for a
long time, and her death was notunex-
pected. Funeral services were held at
the house Monday morning at $50
o'clock; interment in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Smyrna, that afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
MEETINdOF THE PRESBYTERY LAST wEEE
Thomas @. Baxter A Former KeutOu Boy. En-
amined. Admitted and Licensed TO Preach.

"
amined, Admitted and Licensed to Preach.
An interesting session of the New
Castle Presbytery was held at St.
Georges last week. Smyrna was rep
resented by Rev. J. L. Estlin, pastor
of Smyrna Presbyterian Church
Geo. W. Taylor was elected delegate.
but could not attend. There
was considerable business transacted
The Presbytery also declared itself
in favor of separate presbyteries for
whites and blacks. Rev. Thomas G.
Baxter, former Kenton boy, and Rev.
J. A. Nesbitt were licensed to preach.
Rev. Baxster was transferred to the
Carlisle, Pa, Presbytery. The meet
ing of the Presbytery next year will be
held in Newark Church. Three-fOurths
of the Sunday school reporting gave 5
total of 5000 scholars. The 6,S33 mem
bers of the church in the Presbytery
had contributed S16,6S9 for benef-
cence during the year. The college
aid board had assisted thirteen col
leges; twelve academies and one spec
ial institution. Rev. V. B. North.
Snow Hill. Rev. J. E. Franklin, Viii
mington, were elected delegates to the
General Assembly which meets soon
at Winona Park, Indiana.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26

CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
ORGAN RECITAL NEXT MONDAY EVENING.

Prof. c. Virgil Gordon, Our Former Towns
man viii PresIde-0ther Features.
The organ recital at the Presbyter-
ian Church next Monday night prom
ises to be musical treat. The pro-
gram which contains some of Smyrna's
best talent is as follows:
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26
ANNUAL ELECTION OF ST. PETERS vEsTRY
Eugene Davis Elected to Succeed J. Wesley
Start Who Moved to Philadelphia ReeeaIIy.

Eugene Davis Elected to Succeed J. wesley
Start Who Moved to Philadelphia ReeeaIIy.
The annual Easter Monday meeting
at st. Peters parish took place at the
chapel Monday evening when the an
nual election of vestrymen was held
There was no contest, and with the ex-
ception of one change the same vestry
was reelected. Mr.. Eugene Davis
was elected to fill the vacancy caused
by the removal of Mr.. j. Wesley Start
from Smyrna to Philadelphia. The
vestrymen are Mr.. W. E. Waters, Mr..
w. H. Janney, Mr.. H. B. Grieves.
Mr.. J. B. HUM, Mr.. A. E. Jar
dine, Mr.. W. G. Hill, Mr.. Eu-
gene Davis. The Vestry elected
Mr.. w. E. Waters. senior warden, and
Mr.. W. H. Janney, junior warden.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-26

Death OF DR.. Moore Corporal Punishment Bill
Teachers of this town and all over
the state are pleased over the death Of
the DIR. T. G. Moore Corporal Punish
ment Bill which passed both houses Of
the Legislature but failed to receive
the approval of the Governor.
The independent., 1905-08-24
PAGE 5

this memorandum M. Whites patron predicts
the present internal troubles of the empire.
the consequent break of despotfc power, ana
"the development of representative system
of control" But much more remarkable Is It
that such prediction as the following should
have been made fifteen years ago: Reform
will come to us from without rather than
within the empire, and we shall not know It
is here until some foreign power, but more
likely England in coalition with some east
ern power, Is knocking hard at our gates.
The danger must at all events come from the
east, for in Europe we are too solid and CEN
tralzed to be attacked successfully. 1t be-
hooves us, therefore, to do all we can to pre-
pare and develop our Asatic dominion, and
seek no other territory until we have made
what we have quite invunerable" Aside
from its interest as a rare specimen Of far
sighted political prediction, this forecast,
with the wise counsel based upon it, was evil
IDENTIFY the original inspiration Of M. Whites
efforts to dissuade the czar from his prema-
ture venture on the present war.
The independent., 1905-08-24
GRAFT IS MuLT!FoRM

The many forms in which official graft dis
plays itself is suggested by the following com
ment in the Springfield Republican,
The trail of graft is now being followed
into the government geological survey, inter.
ior department. the bureau of fisheries, and
the department of commerce and labor. It is
charged by rival publications that four officers
of the geological survey are stockholders and
directors of the Mining World, Chicago
publication and that they are giving it the
benefit of exclusive information regarding
matters developed in connection with the sur
vey and at the expense of the government.
and articles published in advance of Official
reports. AS for the bureau of fisheries, the
charge is that officers and employees have
been accustomed to write and sell magazine
articles giving the results Of the researches
of the bureau far in advance of the official
publication of the same, and illustrated BY
cuts made at the expense of the government.
while the same officers have refused to give to
newspaper representatives, on application.
free information regarding such discoveries.
The independent., 1905-08-24
LIFE IN THE ARMY

The disclosures concerning social life in the
army, which have been brought out in the Tag
CART divorce case, suggest to the st. Louis Post
Dispatch these thoughts:
But this Taggart case reveals condition
of depravity quite as low and disgusting as
that pictured by the German officer Drunk
enness and profanity seem to be made the
general background of drama in which men
and women revert to primary instincts and
give free rein to the impulses of tipsy un-
derstanding. The restraints of law, social
convention, honor, chivalry and decency were
ignored and the participants in the unclean
transaction devoted themselves to diversions
which cannot be thought of much less de-
scribed in any respectable company. And yet
the officers corps is composed of educated,
high-minded men of sense and honor. That
The independent., 1905-08-24
6bs Nebraska Independent

has been at least, the popular belief. They
have enjoyed the best educational and social
opportunities. The code of manhood Is high
and strict And the public opinion OF the
brotherhood of officers has for the most part.
been sufficient to restrain the wayward and
prevent wide departure from the path of
self-respect So 1t has been asserted So 1t
has been believed. The publicity which has
been given this unsavory case will be OF
great benefit to the army if it results either
in establishing the truth of the popular belief
in the high character Of the officers corps or
compels such purging that all the unclean
elements shall be expelled. II the Taggart
case is an exception and a blot let it be so
proven IL it is mere instance in gen.
eral condition the sooner the Augean stable
is cleaned out the better it will be for the
army.
The independent., 1905-08-24
NEED OF THE EXTRA SESSION

The New York Press, commenting on tn
Of the extra session of congress, ex
presses little respect for the United State
senate:
There should be no let-up in the cam
paign against the United States senate until 1t
surrenders the position it has so far refused
to evacuate. To postpone the fight for even
month will delay relief to shippers and to the
general public just that length of time. Even
If the presidents program should not go
through in November the fight for square
deal would gain by the fresh defiance OF the
senate and it's corrupt retainers.
The advantage of an extra session is the
same advantage that comes from concentra-
tion and from unity Of purpose. Also an ex-
ira session emphasizes the need of action in
certain directions, and, by focusing the atten-
ton of the people on congress, strongly inf1u-
ences 1t to act in representative manner.
The need for action in respect to railroad rate
regulation and tariff revision is apparent to
all, their consideration free from the distrac-
tiOns of appropriation bills pensions and pea
nut politics is highly desirable. 1t is to be
hoped, therefore, that the president will not
be moved from his commendable purpose by
the Establishments and browbeatings OF the
tariff and rebate infant industries es-Columbus
Press-POst
The independent., 1905-08-24
czAR's PROCLAMATION


ian people what is by courtesy designated |
entiOn:
1t matters little that in the broad rules
laid down In the ukase for the government
of the assembly provision is made In almost
every paragraph for the maintenance of the
autocratic power of the czar; that the assem-
bly, may be dissolved at his wish, that he
may annul its recommendations atspleasure:
that he may, as it were, hold it in the hollow
of his hand The fact remains that when
four hundred Russian leaders of thought get
together and feel the inspiration that comes
from the contact of powerful minds and pro-
gressive impulses the foundations Of a new
order of things are certain to be laid and
thereon new power will be upreared which
will grow and develop until it becomes toe
formidable to be triffled with.
Russia is not prepared for universal suf-
frage the secret ballot and a legislature with
extensive powers. 1t could not make a wise
use of those things IL it had them. 1t would
be unwise to make the Russians their own
masters too suddenly. They still need the
autocracy. They also need education. When
they get more of it they will get more rights.
They will get a genuine legislative body in
stead of the semblance of one.-Chicag0
Tribune
The czars manifesto convoking ma
tional consultation assembly is an epoch
making event. In form autOcratic power is
reserved and the assembly has no power of
initiative except within narrow limits. 1t
will deliberate and discuss, but settle nothing
of fundamental Importance. The autocrat
continues continues the fountain of all au-
thority. Formally but little that is essential
is granted by the edict. But the assembly
kIA k1~sx,< xxoIr ,tv,Jrs
assembled as representatives OF a great,
active and aspiring people will not be content
to talk wisely and adjourn, and the disposi-
tion to exceed the limits of the powers grant
ed will be sharpened by the sense of wrongs
unredressed.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The independent., 1905-08-24
AUGUST "A, 1905

city treaties to the senate while that body
continues in it's present state of mind. The
ambassador, however, is in the fortunate
tactical position of being able 70 sleep soundly
over the matter, and to let us walk the hoor.
New York Evening Post
The independent., 1905-08-24
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

The failure of the Russian and Japanese en-
voys to agree as to the cession of Sakhain island
and the payment Of an indemnity is variously
viewed by editorial writer's. Fibre and Fabric
has this t. say:
Some day it will be seen, by some victor,
that not only the highest wisdom but the
most severe retort upon the vanquished lies
along the line of declining to accept money
payment of single dollar; that to demand
such reasonable guarantees of perpetual inn
munity from interference by the conquered
nation as are consistent with world peace,
coupled with as scornful rejection of a pay
ment Of money as if it were offered in offset
to an insult upon mans wife or daughter,
would be the summit of enlightened states
manshp. Japan at this moment has the
greatest opportunity which any nation ever
had. It is in her power to teach the world
an unforgettable leSson-to write her name
above that of any other, and by SO doing to
render the greatest possible service to man
kind by showing the way to an end to all
warning between nations. Japan can do this
by declining an indemnity. To do SO would be
in consonance with the high principles OF per-
sonal honor which have for generations dis
tinguished her ruling classes. Japan may
not do it--perhaps no nation would now DO
it; yet it will one day be done. War will not
forever be business
M Witte is generally admired in this
country as far-seeing statesman. The Outlook
tells the following story which confirms this be-
lief in his foresight:
Appropos Of the mission Of M. Witte to
the peace conference between Russia and
Japan, the well-nformed London correspond
ent Of the Birmingham (England) Post writes
of a remarkable forecast of the struggle in
the far east. Russian official showed him
memorandum prepared in 1890 by the late
M. Vischnegradshi, a predecessor of M. Witte
as minister Of finance, to whom M. Witte is
said to owe his advancement, and whose
reported views he has certainly followed. In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-13
HIT THE
BOOBIES
omaAp. A LONG SHOT. WON AT
II TO I. AND THE SYNDICATE
GANG HAD TO COUGH UP

In the mile race AZ the Meadov1.
wednesday. Anlrad touchsd up the
bookiea in good shape. She opened
at IS to /. bat II the last minute
she found several hackers who laid
goodfy sums on her and the bookies
squeezed her 10 Il 20 l.
Carl schmitx postponed bis visit
20 the Portland fair 10 see Tuupse
romp home winner IN the seven
fnrioag handicap named after Carl
Arestallator sprung = surprise in
the four-fnrlong event. cleaning up
the field though starting Last. Re
suits:
First race, five and a half fur
longs. selling. 3-year-oids and up
ward, value 20 fret tiso-Cora
Goetz first. Abydes second. Charles
Lamar third. Tine. 1901.
Second race. six furlongs. selling
4-year-old and upward. value 70
first s200-Tam O'Shantsr first.
gkirmlsh second. Glen Brfer third.
Time. 1:if
Third race. four furiougs. purse.
2-year-oIds. value 10 firHt S25o--
AreafalIator first. Tenordale second.
Ebel Thatcher third. Time. ;fsia.
Fourth race. seven furlongs. Carl
gehrnlfz handicap. 3-year-old and
upward. value 10 first s360-Toupee
first. Mindanao second. Funnyaide
third. Time. 20 %.
fifth race. one mile. selling. T.
vear-old and up ward. value 10 first
tfs0-Anirad first. Bessie Welfly
second. Moor third. Time. i:4ilz.
Sixth race. one mile 50 yards, sell
ing. 3-year-old and upward-Harry
Beck first, Ripper second. File
dor third. Time. 1:4A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-13

poatmaater General Coflolyau.
who was born and reared in New
York City played base BAH until he
entered college. and At Georgetown
and Columbia was the crack pitcher
Of the varsity team.
Notwithstanding hts go pounds,
Secretary Tnft'a chief sport ~
horseback riding. with golf yacht
ing aud boxing az diversions 10
leaves the war department almost
every day about 8 .. M accom-
panied BY ono or more OF bis chiefs
and mounted on n large gray horse.
When Secretary Taft does not ride
into the country he slips away from
hfa desk about 4 O'Clock and Joins
Justles Harlan. or tho supreme
court. on the Chevy Chase golf links
before dinner.
rim Murnane. the base ball writ
or. declares that the profession OF
base ball lost a star when, IN 1919
Wm. ". Moody. the present attor-
nay general. with a Harvard sheep
skin In his hand. turned 20 the law.
Mr.. Moody was captain and catcher
Of tho famous Hayerhill club. and
when be entered Harvard. IN 1917,
as freshman, was placed behind
the bat on the varsity team.
Secretary Shaw. OF tho treasury
department. finds that the horse
fulfllla all his desires for recreation
aud sport. In fact. the president
on his wyoming. IL perhaps the
only equestrian who can follow the
Iowa man on his famous mount,
Prince.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-13
THE DOPE SHEET

calmed BY the appearance o. the
Ratchet faced pitcher.
sWaadeil Was right there with an
explanation that was a dtsam. Tie
carried a shotgun and game hag as
be cntered the hoiel. aud went
straight 10 his room. SfSn he re-
entered the lobby and siu3ds up TO
Mack. happy smile spread 4 over
hla face. aud holding cut thfee TAI
quail
1Ierc. Connie. old boy ho said
eheorlly. these are for yoa. Just
look At mo. covered wttht mud and
barrs. Had an awful time gstiinG
the birds: tramped 20 miles for hall
= dozen. Was thinking ~ you ell
tha time In fact. old man. that's
Why | wcnt AFTER 'cm. knew Yuu
Isked quail. You hAycn't been lock-
lnk very sell lately. and they'll DO
you Enod'
Connie booked At the blE fellow
a minute lie kneN the 'Rube' was
laying Il on. 70 escape CALLING
down for skipping the DAYS prae-
tee. but what could 30 SAY under
the circumstances He started TO
raply. but WAddeii cut him eft
oh. that's AL right Connle'
dont mention H. I'D do Il again
for you any time
And Mack was only able 20 bow
hla thanks and conceal a Hmlie be-
hind his hAnd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-07-13

Visitors 10 this country are fro
uuontly Impressed by tho nomen-
clature OF our base ball ncribeg.
They read OF "hingleH." "bendera.' =
"southpawa.- OF three aackera. "
aud players dying at first. and ask
for explanations. Tho palm for
Versatility generally has been con
eedod to the men who write the
sport Of the diamond. but they must
look 10 their laureln II the following
extract from an Engllsh paper can
be teken aa the standard "cflekot
rs Ehe n now wrote~
Arches initial manipulation was
COW shot off che icft handed
representative OF the Tyke county.
but he was defeated ali ends up by a
shorter" which came Mp with n
pronounced swish. Tyldealsy fol-
lowed aud ought TO have been
.poueh@i' after offering n sitter
az right angles 10 his iordahip. lie
.ballooneia Rhodes 70 the leg ex-
tremity. but IN trying another sky
aeraper" was "trundled out with
a "fizzT" from the ataiwart Halrh
Tho latter apheroid- propeller upset
itallow'a equilibrium and uprooted
hia timber yard with the subsequent
globule. which was more OF a
sgoogly" than a ''swimmar." Tho
willow wielder was thus out for a
lunar body''-of moon" as last
YEARS Cambridge university captain
so aptiY put it-and forthwith the
rabbit hutch opeaed.
just what the ''nEzer." the