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Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
THE AGE OF STARS.
Color Aids the Astronomer In Max
ing His CnIcr IatiOns.

ing His CaIcr IatiOns.
As a star contracts from the sur
rounding nebulous matter from which
it was thrown off its temperature rises,
and with this augmented heat occurs
change both in the stars spectrum and
color. Redhot iron is not nearly so hot
as white hot iron. By observing the va
rious changes in tint which the metal
undergoes the foundryman is able to
tell with considerable accuracy its de-
gree of heat. A somewhat similar
method of gauging stars temperature,
and therefore it's age, is relied upon by
the astronomer. Color, then, and spec
troscopic analysis enable the astronO-
mer to estimate the age of Orbs that
are only beginning to exist as stars
anS others whose light is fast fading.
after having cOagulated, as it were,
from a nebulous mass. Il star assumes
a color that may be best described as
an intense blush white, much like that
of the electric arc. Stars of that hue
are, therefore, in their infancy. Then
comes the white stage, followed by the
yellow, orange and red, each succeed
ing hue indicating greater celestial an
tiquity than the last. Up to the yellow
period the star as it contracts grows
hotter and hotter. Then a gradual cool
ing takes place. Accompanying the
changes in color are changes in the
spectrum of the star-changes that in
dicate a modification in physical struc
ture. In the blush white period of &
stars infancy the characteristic wide
lines of hydrogen gas predominant il
the spectrum. AS the color changes
the lines of calcium, magnesium anC
iron appear. the hydrogen lines gradu
ally becoming thinner and those O
calcium broader - BOoklovers Maga
| zinc
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
MARRIAGE I'M MEXICO.
How the Engagement and wedding
Ceremonies Are Celebrated.

HOW the Enhancement and Wedding
Ceremonies Are Celebrated.
The Mexican people are hospitable to
a fault, always welcoming their friends
even though they have not enough to
eat themselves. And they religiously
visit the sick, including those who
have contagious diseases. They are al
so addicted to public social functions,
the invariable mode of entertainment
being the dance. They are fond of mu-
sic. though not proficient in the art Of
making it, probably more from lack of
opportunity than from lack of capac-
itv. The violin and guitar are the usual
Instruments of music, the repertory of
the local musicians being usually lin
tied to a few tunes which are in equal
demand for the dance and for the fu-
neral.
One of the most interesting and beau
tiful of the social functions is the prem
dorio. When young man wishes to
marry he asks for the girl of his choice
of the parents. not of the girl herself,
and if she is given the prendOriO at
once follows, ushered in by shooting
and demonstrations of joy. The bride
and bridegroom are publicly presented
to their future parents-in-law, after
which the company pass in procession
in front of the couple, each one drop
ping a piece of money into the hands
of the bride. Then follows the inevita-
BILE dance. This public betrOthal is con-
sidered almost as binding as marriage,
and l have heard of but one instance
in which the compact was not kept, the
recreant bridegroom in that case being
visited with OStracism. The betrOthal
is usually followed by marriage just as
soon as the services of the priest can
be secured. The marriage ceremony is
followed by a feast more notable fol
the abundance of things to drink thar
for things to eat and by the usua
dance. Indeed the festivities are Otter
/ prolonged for several nights after the
wedding.-SOuthern Workman.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
TOBACCO SMOKE.
The Reason That Some OF 1t Is Blue
and Some Gray.

and Some Gray.
Smoke consists of minute particles
of solid or liquid matter suspended in
the air, and it's color depends partly
upon the chemical constitution of such
particles, but also largely upon their
size. Exact experiment has shown
that, as the size of minute particles
suspended in air is gradually increased,
they give rise to colors varying from
Sky blue down through the whole
range of the spectral scale. This is the
cause of sunset and sunrise colOrs in
the sky. Its effects can also be traced
in the case of the two kinds of tobacco
smoke, modified by the murky tints Of
the carbonaceous products. The smoke
given off from the heated surface Of
the burning tobacco in the bowl of the
pipe consists of matter all of which
has been highly heated and very fully
oXidized and decOmpOsed. 1t consists
mainly of exceedingly small, solid par
ticles, exhibiting by virtue of their
smallness a blush color. On the other
hand, that smoke which has been
drawn through the tobacco into the
mouth of the smoker carriers with it a
relatively large quantity of water and
hydrocarbon, which are condenseC upon
the solid particles above mentioned.
The relatively large size of such par
ticles explains the well known grayish
color of the smoke which issues from
the mouth of the smoker.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
Tramc In Human skin.

The skin grating experiments which
have been so successful of recent years
have led to a new form of livelihood,
which is fairly remunerative. Several
of the London hospitals have on their
books the names and addresses of
many men and women who have un-
dertaken to sell portions of their cuti-
Gle whenever the necessity arises, and
it is said that quite a regular traffic is
now being done in the buying and sell
ing of human skin. The persons who
are willing to sacrifice their flesh for
money are by no means confined to the
poor and destitute class.-LondOn Mail.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
NO HEAT, NO DANGER OF FIRE.

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much more consequence-keeps the
meat in better shape during the smok-
ing process. l used low smokehouse,
and, handle the little necessary fire as
best 1 could, it would sometimes heat
the meat more than was good for it.
had the fire covered in a little pit
in the center of the smOkehOuse. Then
tried a pit outside several feet from
the building with an underground fiue,
but all the heat generated in that went
into the smOkehouse, so it was unsat-
isfactory.
l placed an old heating stove, with
the legs taken off, on the ground about
eight feet from the side of the smoke
house, put an elbow on the stove and
ran a pipe in through the side of the
smOkehouse. Then l started a little
fire in the stove, and as the smoke
poured from the funnel it occurred to
me to turn the smoke down, so 1 put
on an elbow with mouth pointing down,
and as that worked all right | put a
length of pipe on that and watched to
see what the smoke would do. In a
moment it poured from the pipe right
down near the ground. The end of
the pipe is four or five inches from the
ground and nearly on level with the
bottom of the stove. 1t works finely.
The cooled smoke rising from the
ground conveys no heat to the meat
though quite little fire is kept in the
stove. The fire needs but little atten.
tion, as the stove is kept about closed
all the time. 1t is very satisfactory
Kansas Farmer.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
Perfumes as Disinfectants.

1t is q well known fact that workers
among lavender beds seldom take in
fectious ailments, and those engaged
in the perfumery trade are singularly
free from them. A good perfume in
the old days was considered an excel
lent disinfectant. The doctors then
used to carry walking sticks with sill
yer or gold knobs. These opened with
a lid, disclosing a tiny vinaigrette box,
which the physician held to his nose
when entering rooms containing pa
tients i'll with any infectious diseases.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
COATS AND FURS

1t is very gratifying to know that every garment
in this department is one, all made to spe
cial order since October Ist 1904. Not single gar
ment carried from last season What a satisfaction
to purchaser to feel certain that every garment from
which your selection is being made is
They are made from the most popular and desirable
cloths, i'll black, grey and the popular checks and
stripes
Our separate walking skirts from s.. so to 5000
very popular They in stylish, effective cloths
and are handsomely tailored
The crisp, cool mornings and evenings suggest
stylish piece of Fur for the neck Our frrers have
done themselves greater credit. Each piece has
been carefully selected and fashioned just to your
liking Every piece
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
=. A Gunranteed Cure for piles.

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles. Druggists refund money
if Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case,
no matter of how long standing, III q
to IA days First application gives
ease and rest. SOC. If your druggist
hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Med
cine Co., ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
Don't whine.

ut doesn't pay to talk bout you
troubles" said Uncle Eben. "De mo-
you nollers bout gettin' cheated in
mule trade de less chance you has OF
workin' de mule Off on somebody else"
Washington Star
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
Men Mustn't BE selfish.

A man should feel the obligation to
bring gayety lnIe the lives Of all
those whom he loves. The fact that
the routine of the day kas been dull
doesn't excuse him for being glum and
silent at his evening meal.-Arthur S.
Pier
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
Not Too East.

"Don't you sometimes think we are
living too fastY'
'No. l used to, but l soon cured
that impression. l moved out to a
suburb and rode in to work every day
on an accommodation train" = Ex-
change
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
TAILORIMADE SUITS

Our Suits are selected with great care, and are
give garment, the workmanship being hrstclass IN
all respects with the very natural result of perfect
fitting garments at popular prices.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
HALLsS EMEGEAR
DRESS GOODS

There are certain weaves of Dress Goods, Mo
hairs, Coverts Checks and mixed Suitings, that are
very popular and with some dealers very scarce. We
have them in all the correct colorngs at 25c soc, 75C
and 81 90 per yard,
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
SMOKING MEAT.

An Item For Those who still Use the
Old Brown SmOkehOuse.
In the home smoking of meat have
learned something by experimenting
that is a great saver of work and of
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01

Money may not make the man, but
that doesn't prevent q man from try
lng TO make m ,ev
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01

All who use Atomizers in treating
nasal catarrh will get the best result
from Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price,
including spraying tube, 75 cts Sold
by druggists or mailed by Ely Bros,
56 Warren St., N. Y.
New Orleans, Sept I, 1870
Messrs. ELY Bios. ~ sold tu BOT
ties Of your Liquid Cream Bai soa
customer, VIM. Lambertot Ai5
Delachaise St, New Orleans, as
used the two bottles. giving ~
derful and most satisfaction
Gno. w. MoDuFB. Pharmaci
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
SHOE DEPARTMENT

Every purchaser Of our Shoes is prize winner
We buy in large quantities. direct from the manufac
turer and give honest values in every pair sell.
Our Fall Stock has been selected with great and
the styles are perfection. We carry all the different
widths from to F. thereby fitting your feet with the
ease and comfort only to be found in custom made
shoe, Our specialtes for men-Douglass and
Wakover at S. so to 81 90. and at S. have the
celebrated Hall custom made Shoe. For Women
Autohav, Regina and Queen Quality Rubber Goods
proof.
Smyrna times., 1905-02-01
GROCERY DEPARTMENT

We make specially of fine groceries, handling
them in large quantities enabling to give you any
thing in groceries provisions, at right prices.
Highest prices paid for all kinds of trade,
changeable in merchandise at either of our stores.
Goods delivered free of charge to all parts of
Smyrna, Clayton and Smyrna Landing
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13
BABY'S FACE
MASS OF SORES
Ears Looked as if They Would Drop
# Body Entirely Covered with
Humor- Three Doctors Could
Not Cure-ChiId Grew Worse.
CURED BY CUTICURA
IN TWO WEEKS

Mrs. GeorgeJ. Steese, of 7o1 coburn
ST., Akron, Ohio, tells in the following
letter of another of those remarkable
cures of torturing, disfguring skin
humors daily made by Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment,
after physicians, and all else had
failed: ~ feel it my duty to parents
of other poor suffering babies to tell
you what Cuticura has done for my
little daughter. She broke out all
ove her body with a humor. and we
used everything recommended, but
without results. l called in three doc
tors, they all claimed they could help
her, but she continued to grow worse.
Her body was a mass of sores, and her
little face was eaten away, her ears
looked as if they would drop off.
Neighbors advised me to get Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, and before l had
used half of the cake OF soap and
box of ointment the sores had all
healed, and my little ones face and
body was as clear as a newborn babes.
l would not be without it again if it
o stfved dollars, instead of seventy-fve
cents, which is all it cost us to cure
our baby, after spending many dollars
on doctors and medicines without any
benefit whatever"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13

Pierre resident should be the first
to introduce a bill in the legislature
seeking an appropriation for a cap
itOl? The people of the state will re-
member with great distinctness the
pictures that the Pierre committee
sent out showing the capitol build
ing and reiterating the fact that it
was large enough and safe enough
for many years to come, and that to
remove the capital to Mitchell would
mean the expenditure Of a million
dollars for a building right away.
We never had any confidence in the
statement, and the people Of the
state who voted for that towns re-
tention Of the capital necessarily
agreed with their statements con-
corning the capacity and safety OF
the structure. Had this bill been in
troduced by disinterested parties it
would not have seemed quite so bad,
but for the committee to turn itself
down and admit all the time they
were falsifying is no mole than what
was anticipated. But it is not on
account Of what Pierre wants the
state to do that we are opposed to
the expenditure of a vast sum OF
money for a capitol, but simply be-
cause the state of South Dakota has
not the money to spare now nor in
the next ten or twelve years to come.
While the plan to take S2o, 600 this
year, and the same amount next year
TO start the structure and then get
i'm deeper each succeeding year may
appear plausible. yet it is bound to
come out of the people in the long
run. What makes it nard to bear is
the fact that the towns of tie state
are being built up and for this the
people are being taxed a little higher
each year. The state capitol will
add that much Of a burden,
when, us the Pierre people said. ''our
building is capable and adequate for
the states business for years to
come" We are in favor of the
Pierre people having a chance to
show their consistency for once.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13
A Well wtsher.


Well, D'Auber," said Crittick, in
specting the new anvas we're told
that life is short. but art is long,"
"Yes?" said D'Auber. "Well?"
"Well. I'm hoping, D'Auber, that you
will be longer on life than you are OH
art'-Catholic Standard and Times.
Compromise.
In the nursery the letter Of the law
occasionally leaves something to be de-
sired. according to the London Chron-
tcle. A very little lady had been told
that it was rude to contradict. She
schooled herself not to contradict with
great conscientiousness. but one day a
half TESTING accusation made against
her by some unsuspecting member Of
the grownup part Of the house nenrly
made her fail from a state Of grace
Luckily her imagination supplied her
with a compromise. In a voice trem-
bling with tears and passion she gasp
ed out. IL really think you are mis-
taken-you-you beast!"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13
AN OFT REPEATED WARMING
About Fifty People We're Dured by
subscribing for Every body's
Magazine Last Month.

We don't suppose that: the publi-
cation. Of tins Information. will tend
to make people any wiser, as we have
told the same STORY a number OF
times in the past six or eight years.
The people who were gulled.. on the
proposition feel, however, that their
experience ought TO be known ana
possibly 1t might serve as d waning
to Others. Early in December a deaf
mute by the. name OF Walter Smith
came to town and solicited snbscrip-
tons for Eyerybody's Magazine,
which periodical is running d series of
papers from the pen of Thomas Law
son on "Frenzied Finance" Mr..
Smiths way OF doing business was
in strict sympathy with the manner
OF the people whom Mr.. Lawson was
exposing in his frenized story, and so
there is a sort OF sympathy betwetn
the magazine purchasers and those
who are relieved OF any money by the
Amalgamations referred TO by MIR.
Lawson.
Smith secured about fifty subscrib-
ers to the magazines and his method
was seemingly so fair that the people
nit AN the easier.-- In soliciting bus
iness he iniormed:his purchasers that
they could pay him at once or Wait
until the first copy OF the magazine
arrived and then they-could pay the
postmaster. This was sufficient evil
dence OF his honesty and of course
ninety per cent of.-the subscribers
planked down their dollar to him.
They have been waiting for some
time for the first copy Of the maya
zlne, ans finally n OF the subscrib-
ers wrote to the publishing-company
and explained the situation. Thurs
day the gentlemen received a
letter from the publishers Stating
that Walter Smith was not in their
employ, that be was a fraud and
that they had received no money for
subscriptions from him.
Such is the end Of the chapter.
One Of the gentlemen now has come
to the conclusion that Smith was not
deficient in bearing or talking, but
used it as sort Of sympathetic dodge
to help out i'm his business. 1t would
be just as we'll to remember that
there are firms in the city who can
take care of this class of business,
and all others in fact, instead of pat
ronizing some outside persons who
ale unknown in a business way and
who have no responsibility whatever.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13
%EYangeIlstic Services.

We are now assured that DIR. Thorn
as Nicholson Of the University will
take up the leadership of the union
evangelistic meetings which the
English speaking Protestant church,
es are planning TO hold. These meet
ings will be held in the city hall, be-
ginning Sunday evening at $50, Jan.
10. The place is centrally located
and large enough to accommodate
the many who will be present. Or.
Nicholson certainly has the ear and
confidence of Mitchell, the commun
ity, and indeed, the whole state.
Truly we may count o%urselevs fortu-
a to secure one for this work who
is as busy as be is and is constantly
considering large interests. At this
time OF union effort for the best
t~hings-not simply good, but best
all OF the churches instinctively
turned to him as the nan wto is
prominently fitted to direct the
work. DR.. Nicholson feels that only
as he is supported cordially and defn-
nitely can he add this extra amount
of work to his already crowded time
and limited strength. Under his di-
rection and supported by all who be-
lieve in the sane gospel and whole
some morality Of Jesus Christ we can
feel assured that many will see life
anew and our community be blessed.
Rev. A. Craig Bowuish.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13

The Colorado gubernatorial mud
die has been settled without a great
amount of violence. Since the day
of election, practically, since when
the Peabody supporters have endeav-
ored to retain him in Office, there has
been ~incendiary talk of a very threat
ening character, but up TO the pres
ent time no blood has been spilled,
and not even a blow struck as a re-
suit OF the Finding situation. When
it vas possible at one time that the
militia would have to be called out
to quell the disturbance all things
have been am!cab!y settled and Gov
ernor Adams will hold his Job,
though Peabody has filed Il petition
contrasting the election, which will
drag through several weary months
for Il decision.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13

The SiouA Falls Press refers to
the fact that Governor johnson, Of
Minnesota, asks the legislature to
emulate the example Of Wisconsin
by passing a law making it an offense
Tor a state official to use a railroad
pass, and intimates that governor Of
South Dakota made no mention of
such reform in this state and that the
legislature will not likely do it I'M
asked. South Dakota is an exceed
ingly young state as yet and is not
expected to follow in the reform line
with states that needed it worse.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13
Try to Bunco spnh County.

w D0hSo SpIAA.A 'JOilltl
People will remember the circum-
stances Of the three or four fellows
who tried to ride on a Milwaukee
passenger train from Mitchell to Ab-
erdeen last summer, and how one Of
the grafters attempted to shoot Con-
ductor Fargo, when he fired the
whole bunch from the train at Tu-
lare. Meters, one of the fellows, was
finally arrested and after an examin-
alton at Redteld he was bound over
to the term Of court in bon1s Of
ST. 600, which was put up in cash by
his relatives, who live down in Wa
co, Texas. When the term of court
convened in November Meters did
not show up in court when his case
was called and the 81, 1000 bond was
forfeited to the county. The relat-
ives who put up the cash bond now
81 600 returned to them, claiming
that when the term of court CON
vened Meiels could not be present
owing to the fact that he was dead
before Nov. 10. The Sphinx county
officials are satisfied that the lela-
tives of Meters are trying to work d
bunco game to recover the money
and that Meters is very much alive
in some part OF the country, but is
willing to play dead for the return OF
the money. The officials state that
they will fight the case to the end.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13

Russians are pretty ignorant Of
what is going on in their own coun-
try. 1t is reported that a family ar
rived from Russia a few days ago and
located rear Aberdeen and when
asked as to how the war was progress
sing declared that Russia was not en-
gagged in wal with any country.
They said that the car had been re-
cruiting the army during the past
year, but there was no war with
Japan so far as they knew. This is
a good Illustration OF the way in
which the Russian people are held in
Ignorance of what a monarchial
country is doing.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-01-13
Governor Herried left Pierre Mon

Governor Herried left Pierre Mon
day and will take up his resi-
dence in Aberdeen, becoming a mem
Der Of the firm Of Taubman & Will
hanson. The governor and his wife
will leave on a trip to New Mexico be-
fore settling down in their new
home. Governor Herrled retires from
his public position universally adj
mired for the splendid administra-
tion which he has given his office,
and the people Of the state have a
high regard for their retiring gov
ernor. Governor Ellod is taking
hold of matters IN a way that indi-
Gates he is going to handle the reins
OF government to suit the public in
general, and that his administration
will be as fully successful there is no
question.