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Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
PRESERVING OLD LATIN BIBLE
State Librarian at Dover Has II at Dover In a
Glass Case at the State House.


Glass Case at the State House.
Delaware's old Latin Bible, which is
preserved in a glass case, has been re-
moved to the State Librarians Office in
the State House, by Librarian Wilson,
where it can be viewed by visitors.
This is one of the Diamond States
most valued relics, having been Sc
cured from France by foreign ex-
change, under special legislative acts
In lS49. 1t had been translated from
the Hebrew in 1882, under the inter-
national convention agreement. Sew
enteen Governors have been sworn into
Office on the old Bible as follows: Will
liam Tharp, William Burton, William
d. Ross, William Cannon, Peter F.
CauSey, DIR. Cove Salisbury, John P.
Cochran, James Ponder, John w.
hall, Charles @. Stockly, Benjamin L.
Biggs, Robert J. Reynolds, Joshua
Marvil, William T. Watson, Ebe W.
Iunnell, John HUM and Preston Lea.
Governor Lea at his recent inaugura-
tlon was not required to kiss the old
oook but was qualified with his hand
on 1t, law having been passed res
Gently, removing this requirement.
rormer Governor HUM, who is q
quaker did not kiss the Bible, but
sWore with uplifted hand. State Lii
Drarian Wilson has also on exhibition
'ne old State House Bell.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
SECURITY TRUST
Safe Deposit Company,
No. 6t9 MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
CAPITAL full paid), $6OO,OOO.OO
Surplus. ,...............$ .$483, ,269. 80
AUTHORIZED BY LAW
WILMINGTON, DEL.

To act as EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR,
TRUSTEE, GUARDIAN, RECEIVER, AS
sIGNEE, REGISTRAR and AGENT, and to
Execute Trusts of Every Description.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
Allows Interest on Deposits.

Depositors share in the profits arising from In
veStmenfs made by the company and their saw
irgS in short time prove most gratifying. In
terest IS credited to their accounts semi annually
June 3Oth and December 3lst. Hundreds of
Thousands of Dollars have been paid to depOs
itors in this way. All who deposit their money
with the Company, whether in large or smaH
sums, receive the same uniform rate of interest
Deposits may be added to and checked out as
desired. Accounts may be opened at any time.
by Check P. o.. Money Order, or in Currency by
Registered Mail. letter Of acknowledgment,
with deposit and check books Will be sent to
each depOSitor' pening an account.
BENJAMIN NIELDS, President.
JAMES B. CLARKSON, Vice-President.
JOHN s. ROSSELL, Sec'y and Trust
Officer
L. SCOTT TOWNSEND, Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
MILLINERY SHOP DISPLAY
EXQUISITE IN CREATIONS
NEW SPRING HATS AND GOWNS ATTRACT
ATTENTION OF FASHIONABLE WOMEN.
Iucy Carter Writes OF the Prevailing Spring
STYLES in New York City-Llnens to be
the Craze 10 GOw0s and Waists.

millinery shop window is now a
curious sight; exaggerations of all
kinds and exquisite creations are so
arranged that almost startling con-
trasts are the result. A Napoleon
shape in pink gossamer straw, with an
outline of tiny rosebuds back and front
intended for very young person) is
next an immense black lace straw with
high crown, and two gorgeous os-
trich plumes. Then large sailor hat
with crown of the richest colored silk
and lace brim, has for its neighbor a
jet tOque with white ostrich plume. A
green straw, trimmed with white lilac
is near large shape of Milan straw.
the brim bent in three curves which
are filled in with large roses and fol-
iage
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
Ostrich PIumes

we're never more important, their
graceful undulations doing away, to
some extent with the absurdities of
hats, designed to be conspicuous.
Velvet is also a factor in millinery.
particularly in the ''high back" effects,
where it is combined with flowers of
various kinds. Large roses are we'll
adapted to shapes turning up at one
side, or forming the centre of a fiat
crown of flowers. The position of
stylish hats is varied. Some tilt over
the face, especially the "high back"
shapes, others perch on the Pompa-
dOur roll, then again the sailor is worn
quite fiat on the head.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

Consumers Ice Co.'s Wharf, Chester.
Freight Received Daily at Arch Street Wharf
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
Linen Gowns and Suits

far from showing the decline of favor,
prophesied on account of the longevity
OF its fashionable reign, linen is to be
the craze in gowns, waists, suits, coats
and embroideries. The gowns are of
irresistible charm in their latest de-
velopment. Embroidery in heavy
hand work, open eyelet work, Irish
crochet or linen laces are used freely
for their establishment, and they are
often as costly as they are beautiful.
Linen etamine is one of the latest va
reties in shirt waist suit style. Seen
at a recent opening was liIsn suit of
the bluet-blue shade, now called "Alice
blue" with half length coat open in
front and circular skirt. The edges
OF the entire costume including the
skirt were hand scalloped with the
same color, and the sleeve, fronts of
skirt, and front aud back of coat were
embroidered in heavy hand work of the
same shade. Lucy Garter.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

A Paris correspondent is creating a
sensation in that city by series of
articles on the cart and Necessity of
Beating Women, maintaining that
women are not happy unless they are
beaten regularly by their husbands.
As advice touching his health we should
suggest that he does not come to
America to deliver lectures on the
subject.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
That Beautiful Accessory
The Lingerie ParasOIs

while affording no protection, are very
pretty and range from those of simple
muslin edged with embroidery or eye
let work, to the hand embroidered one
with Insertions of real Val. lace.
Tucked and embroidered linen swell
the category, and hand painting or
cOlored embroidery on each gore or in
sWreath around the parasol, are us
ually a beautiful blending of delicate
tints. Gathered tucks of blue or pink
chiffon, a little more than an inch
apart, form an entire parasol. remark
able for its softness and beauty.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

C. H. ROSS,
Cheswold. Del.
LEWIS CLARK, Groom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
pr. Cunninuham's efinr.

In The Age-Herald this morning will be found a letter from Lieutenant Gov ernor Cunningham announcing his in- tention to go before the people as an aspirant for the democratic guberna- torial nomination after the state ex- ecutive committee shall have deter mined the form and course of the cam paign.
 Dr. Cunningham is not content to base his claims to popular favor upon his services as acting governor for nearly a year while Governor Jellks was fncapacitated, but he proceeds to define with clearness and vigor his position upon every question at pres ent In the public mind of this state.
 The letter will command wide att tention for more frank discussion of state issues has not been laid before the people in many a day. Dr. Gun ningham discusses all state issues from eonvicts to corporations, and there Is no evasion, no quibbling, in any part of his letter.
 The Age-Herald hopes every reader of this paper will read Dr. Cunning hams letter If 1t be followed by equally comprehensive letters from all other aspirants for office, the people will take course in politics, and will come out of 1t well prepared to cast intelligent ballots in next years pri- mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Three More Railroads.

Three railroads are absolutely billed to enter Birmingham as fast as gaps in their lines can be filled. All are to come here in 1907--possibly in the closing days of 1906. The Illinois Central and the Mobile and Ohio will come in together under a happy ar rangement that gives the former the use of the latter's track from Jack son, Tenn, to Corinth, Miss, and the latter the use of the formers new track between Corinth and Haleys- vile. This new track, about eighty miles. can readily be built next year. The Atlantic and Birmingham will have perhaps at the end of the pres ent year about 200 miles to build, but if the Rock Island is behind it, as re- cent reports run, the gap will be speedily filed. In the year 1907 all three lines will be ended in this town, and each one will have excellent ter minal facilities from the very outset.
 The vast tonnage of this district Is asserting itself It Is attracting hither every southern railway system. The incoming railroads will complete the task in the southeast, and future ac- ouisitions must come from the south east. We have the Rock Island and will soon have a terminal of the liar rman lines, and the Gould system will come along no doubt shortly after ward.
 Birmingham will then be the great est railroad center in the south, bar none. Its tonnage far outranks the tonnage even of New Orleans, and tonnage Is what attracts railroads. No southern railroad can afford, in other words. to stay out of this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Rlrmlnaham,s Regulation.

"There are many things to bo said for and against the extension of Birming- hams limits" said a man who travels.
 Prom sentimental point of view, Bir- mingham should take in it's neighbors and make a big showing In the census of 1910. From a manufacturing viewpoint, l would say wait until 1920 Large in- dustrial companies naturally prefer to operate on the outskirts of the city. It matters little whether the population of Birmingham inside the limits is 6000O or 10000. It is well known that the popu- lation directly tributary to Birmingham is something like 100000
 What makes city Is not so much population as 1t Is its resources, enter prise, wealth and general commercial character. Birmingham is ten times bet ter known from the Atlantic to the Pa cihc than most cities twice its size. This city has phenomenal reputation and the best of it is the city's name rests on an enduring foundation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Mr. CorteIyou's Remarkable Silence

The President will no doubt discuss campaign contributions and political yenality in general in his forthcoming message He will speak, 1t is believed, In no uncertain tones.
 But why is MT Cortelyou silent He of all men knows the truth, for he conducted the republican presi- dential campaign of last year. Can he afford to remain silent?
 Silence gives consent, and If MT. Cortelyou remains silent any longer he will confess to all that Mir. Perkins and MT. Mccall have testified to. More evidence is doubtless coming along that line. MT. Morton has practically admitted that the Equita- ble clipped in last year. In the face of such evidence can MT. Cortelyou, who holds a cabinet position, afford to be silent?
 Let him speak out. Until he does let there be a general call upon him for an explanation of the money he handled-the money at least that was taken from trust funds, for all funds extracted from policy holders are funds held in solemn and sacred trust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Quarantine Problems.

The proposed Chattanooga conven- t,or to be held in November, will dis cuss the quarantine problem, and pass resolutions thereon. The shotgun mas m more friends than the banana quar- antine. The latter has no friends out side of Mobile, for N1w Orleans wants m more of it. The shotgun quaran- tine is a by-product of the banana quarantine. and will disappear when the latter is weeded out.
 general quarantine law covering all interstate and international health matters is what is needed, and public sentiment strongly favors such law. The Chattanooga convention can give the movement handsome boost, and no doubt it will do so. This alone will justify the calling of the conven- tion. The governors of the southern states should send to it men of con yictions and integrity, and it's action will thus be of weight and value.
 The opinion is freely expressed that the present fever epidemic is the last that this country will ever know. This undoubtedly will be so if the marine hospital service and the general gov prAnent is hereafter entrusted with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Control of the Wabash.

The Gould system begins, 1t may be said, with the Missouri Pacific, which extends from the Mississippi to Den yer. The Denver and Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Western carry the system to Salt Lake, and the Western Pacific, now under construction, will give the line a terminal in San Fran cisco bay. Eastward of St. Louis the Wabash extends to Toledo; the Wheel ing and Lake Erie to Pittsburg, and the West Virginia Central and the Western Maryland to Baltimore. From sea to sea, to say nothing of hum dred branch lines along the way! This is what the Gould system aims to be- transcontinental line under one con trol.
 The Wabash extending from St. Louis to Toledo and Pittsburg is an essential link of the great system, and President Ramsay is contesting the control of the Goulds over 1t. The annual election of the Wabash is to be held on October 10, and MT. Ramsay is calling aloud for proxies. The con test is exciting deep interest, although the feeling Is that the Gould grip on | the Wabash cannot be loosened.
 Some say, however, that the Penn sylvania railroad and the Rockefeller and the Vanderbilt interests have joined hands to oust the Goulds from the Wabash, but no evidence of such combine Is forthcoming. It Is known that George J. Gould holds enough de- bentures of the Wabash to select six out of the thirteen directors, and he will probably select the other seven.
 This district has an interest in the Gould system, for it needs 1t, and after the transcontinental line is perfected it will probably secure an extension from Memphis, Arkansas City or Natchez. to all of which the Gould system has been extended. We need the Gould system and that system needs its share of the tonnage of this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Four Popular Players.

'The four popular players on the Bir- mingham team" said fan yesterday, were Carlos Smith, Niles Harry Mat thews and Ginger Clark Other players had friends, but the four named were the idols of grand stand, smoker and bleacher.
 Smith led all the rest in getting ap- plause from the ladies, and his over flowing good nature helped him in win ming friends among the ladies' Ginger Clark was not often applauded, but all ever had good word to say concerning him. All consider him safe ball player. All, too, like Niles manly ways, and Harry Matthews was King of the Bleachers They stood to him through thick and thin-through all days when errors came unsought as well as through days of faultless ball.
 "Other players of the team had nu- merous friends. for example, Montgomery. Many believe he will play fast ball next year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
Roads in Condition.

II had occasion last week i'll going the rounds of the county public schools to notice the condition of the county roads, 2 said County Superintendent of Education McAdory yesterday.
 q was accompanied on my trip by R. G. Hewitt of the county Board of Edu- cation. and we paid especial attention to the roads. Our trip took us through the toughest part of the county, that south west of here in the Toadvine and Big Creek, districts. With very few excep- tions the roads were in good condition, and men were at work repairing all de- fects and washouts caused by heavy rains.
 There is one thing that Mir. Hewitt and myself noticed and that is the fail ure of mile posts to serve their purpose. It is seldom that you see mile post that has on 1t a legible number. The posts themselves arc prominent enough but the numbers are worn off.
 q noticed in the vicinity of Toadvine a number of posts that have tho figures cut in the stone and painted also. When this is done the numbers can be read from a distance. would suggest that the coun- ty Board of Revenue provide for the re- numbering of the mile posts in the county as it would be a great help to those who make trips over the dirt roads,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

the care of interstate and internation- al health matters. It will not be so if the banana is to decide.
 At present we have a mixed" quar- antine system. In the last fiscal year Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey and Maine, and the city of Savannah transferred their quarantine stations to the United States government. Eight disinfection and twelve inspec- tion stations along our long coast line remain in state or local hands. and when disease knocks at our gates the entire coast line is no stronger than it's weakest point. The need of uni fication and harmonious action is ev1- dent, and the Chattanooga convention should speak boldly and plainly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Scandinavian Immigrants.

T learned today said an industrial leader last night at the Morris, that movement is afoot among Chicago cap itaiists to get immigrants from the noth- western states to settle in Alabama.
 Ihe plan is to form an independent immigration bureau in Chicago and make a systematic effort to get seandinavians now living in Minnesota and other north western states to move with their faml- lies to Alabama and develop the state agriculturally and industrally It is in- tended to get only persons who are all ready assimilated to American life-citl- zens who understand our language, GUS toms and institutions.
 "The Scandinavians are excellent eiti- zens, and we cannot have too many or them in the south. They come to Ameri- ca to stay. obeying the law and aiding in the general development of the country wherever they are found. One of the great railway lines is, by the way, back ing the movement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
SeIIlnu Tickets.

T started out few days ago to sell s5 worth of tickets for the picnic to be given at Smiths park next Wednesday for the benefit of the orphanage at East Lake and I was greatly gratified at the prompt response which came from ciu- zens whom I approached" said busy man.
 Every one I appealed to bought tickets and every one had sympathetic word for the orphanage. The tickets sell for 25 cents The twenty I received from the committee were soon disposed of and applied for twenty more can easily sell one hundred tickets between now and Wednesday,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Either a girl wonders If a man is in earnest or if she is herself.
 The way to give your daughter good time Is with some one else
 If a man oversleeps and misses a train that has an accident he credits it to his good judgment.
 man can lose $50 at the races without suffering but he has to vince when he drops a quarter in the collection plate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
OR THE GRILL.

From the Florida Tlmes-Union
 Vice President Perkins of the New York Life Insurance company has been on the witness stand. It will strike most dsn- terested observers that he has also been on the rack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Judge Alton B. Parker's charges,
 made just before the November cleo tion, stand fully verified. Money flowed like water last fall, and Chair
 man Cortelyou saw 1t going on and did not protest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

The relating beef packers were let off with fines. If they had been poor and friendless they would have been sent to the pen. One law for the rich and another for the poor, is the mod ern trust-made programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Now that Dr. Cunningham has an. nounced his candidacy for the governor. ship and MT. Conner is already in the race, there is apt to be political circus in the state to which the Hobson- Bank head campaign in the Sixth district will be no sideshow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Pittsburg announces that she is going to have the largest hotel in the world. which leads to the suspicion that the town wants a reputation for something besides buying foreign noblemen for her wealthy daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

The inordinately rich are to pass in review before Hall Caine. who pro poses to analyze them in novel, and afterwards put the product on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
JUST LIKE MElopRAMA.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 Battling Nelson has lifted the stage mortgage on the old homestead, and the heavy villain retires discomfted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

John T. Rich proposes to go to the Senate from Michigan. He seems to think his family name entities him to seat in 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Lieutenant Burbank of the United States army is to be courtmartialed for repudiating his Filipino wife. Uncle Sans fighting men can not be too careful in matrimonial matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

District Attorney Jerome should butt into the campaign contribution business with a crowbar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Japan is so modern she, too, has in nocent bystanders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Embezzlements in Japan become the more common the more familiar she becomes with western methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Secretary Taft is on the wide Pa ciflc, but the Presidents daughter Is still enjoying herself in Oriental so- ciety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

The country Is becoming hardened to life insurance revelations, and noth- ing now will surprise it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Corn whisky should be weak-ir price-this year, for the corn croI was never so great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE WORLD

N T last Birmingham is to have a V circusi After two weary years without a single steam calliope, with no clowns and no dens of raging wild beasts to roar in unison with the crashing of the band-after an in- terlm which has tried the patience of young and old. Birmingham is to gaze once more on spangled tights and note the ponderous movements of trick ele- plants. The Mayor and those couneIlmen who affixed their names to the petition of an enterprlsing press agent did we'll Another year without a circus might not have precipitated revolution in Bir- mingham but 1t certainly would have made the citizens peevish. It will be a month yet before the circus comes but already the city wears the smile that won't come off; there is joy in the hearts of youngsters and a vague, indefinable thrill of anticipation in the hearts of their elders. committee may or may not go forth to welcome the circus to the city's gates. Whatever the procedure, Bir- mingham will fall on the neck of the first circus she has seen in two years. Two years is long. long time, my mas ters.
 Talk of protecting infant industries' has degenerated into comedy since most of our infant industries have become the healthlest babies that ever shook rattle or throttled a competitor.
 The Iowa man who married the mother of the man who eloped with his wife probably consoled himself with the renec- ton that he was getting something just as good.
 The fact that the Standard oil trust cleared between s20000,0OO and s25, ,o0o, 900 last year on crude oil alone probably accounts for MT. Rockefellers decision to invest in wig.
 "ft's no trouble for me to make a living" remarked commonplace man and in the sentence he revealed the secret of his failure. The danger that turks in soft snaps and easy positions is of an insidious character. It undermines a mans determination, dulls his ambition and dissipates his resolves almost be- fore he is aware of change. The worker who must constantly surmount new ob- staeles: who must be ever on the alert, with all his energies in play, Is more apt to win success than the man who finds 1t an easy matter to make liv- ing. The latter too often falls into a rut from which he never escapes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Wisconsin has put ban on the marriage of divorced persons and it would help matters for other states to follow suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

The President will not be able to attend a stegomyia concert while he Is in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Dingleyism is driving our harvester factories to other countries. It is also increasing the cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-23

Dr. Thomas John Barnardo of Lon don. who died recently, founded instl- tutions through which more than fifty thousand orphan waifs have been res eued. He had the right idea of phi lanthropy.