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Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
MANY BILLS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE.
Dr.. Moore Would Prevent Single Men AMI
WidOWers From BelOn ging to Legislature

Or. Moore Would Prevent Single Men AMI
WidOWers From BeIOn ging to Legislature
Friday was the last day upon which
notices of new bills would be received
by Senate and House, of the Delaware
Legislature and as consequence there
vas rush of this order of business.
The Senate and House devoted their
sessions Friday almost exclusively to
receiving notices, and the reading
clerks were kept going at fast pace.
In the future no bills can be intro.
duced IN either branch unless a notice
Of such bill has beeh presented. In
the House 500 notices have been given
during the session, and 307 bills have
been introduced thus far. This is the
first session for several years that al
anti-cigarette bill has not been offered
Not even notice of such Legislation
was given in either branch, which wa
cause of comment. 1t is said tina
the tobacco trust has ceased to 6gh
snti-cigarette bills. The notices given
eoyer an elaborate range of legislation
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
HE HATED MUSEUMS.
Thorenu CntaIOgued Them as the
CatncOmbs of Nature.

Thorenu CntaIOgued Them as the
CatacOmbs of Nature.
hate museums. There is nothing so
weighs upon my spirits. They are the
catacombs of nature. One green bud of
spring, one willow catkin, one faint
thrill from a migrating sparrow would
set the world on its legs again. The life
that is in a single green weed is of
more worth than all this death. They
are dead nature collected by dead men.
know not whether muse most at the
bodies stuffed with cotton and sawdust
or those stuffed with bowels and flashy
fiber outside the cases.
Where is the proper herbarium, the
true cabinet of shells and museum Of
skeletons, but in the meadow where the
flower bloomed, by the seaside where
the tide cast up the fish, and on the
hills and in the valleys where the beast
laid down its life and the skeleton of
the traveller reposes on the grass? What
right have mortals to parade these
things on their legs again, with their
wires, and, when heaven has decreed
that they shall return to dust again, to
return them to sawdust? Would you
have dried specimen of world or a
picked one?
Embalming is a sin against heaven
and earth-against heaven, who has
recalled the soul and set free the servile
elements, and against the earth, which
is thus robbed of her dust. have had
my right perceiving senses so disturbed
in these haunts as to mistake verita-
bic living man for a stuffed specimen
and surveyed him with dumb wonder
as the strangest of the whole collection
for the strangest is that which, being
in many particulars most like, is in
some essential particular most unlike
Thoreau's Journal in Atlantic.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Robert Louis Stevenson.

Here is a pen portrait of Robert Lou
is Stevenson, written by Dr. Alexander
III. Japp: mot so tall probably as he
seems at first sight from his extreme
thinness, but the pose and air could not
be otherwise described than as distin-
gulshed. Head of fine type, carried well
ON the shoulders, and, in walking, with
the impression of being little thrown
back; long brown hair, falling from un-
der a broadish brimmed Spanish form
Of soft felt hat, Rembrandtesque; loose
kind of Iverness cape when walking
and invariable velvet jacket inside the
house"
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Lincoln. Retort to douglas.

Douglas, meeting Lincoln ON one oc-
casion during the exciting campaign of
1860, made enthusiastically unpleas-
ant remark, saying:
why, Abe, / remember you when
you were nothing but young clerk in
little western town. peddling out
goods at retail and selling liquor over
the counter"
YES" answered Lincoln, "the only
difference between you and me was
that / was on one side OF the counter
and you were on the other"
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
NEW SUPERINTENDENT KENT ALHSROUSE
Trustees of Poor Elect John W. Clark OF Dover
to Succeed Overseer James P. ArOn.

The Trustees of the Poor of Kent
County, of which Geo. M. Stevenson
of Smyrna is president held their
regular monthly meeting on Wednes
day and elected John W. Caulk, of
Dover, to succeed James P. Aron
who has been the overseer of the
farm and Almshouse. Mr.. Caulk
will take charge of the almshouse on
March 10, Mr. Aron has been in charge
of this institution for four years and
will now return to his farm. As super
intendent has he done effectual wol k
during his term of office, and as the re-
suit of the farm work of the male in
mates, some good crops have been
raised, which has netted the institution
quite neat sum. Mr.. Aaron has been
ably assisted in the management of the
household affairs by his wife, who is
an active temperance worker. Mrs.
Caulk, the wife of the new superinten-
dent, is also a temperance worker,
being the president of the Delaware
State W. G. T. U. Mr.. Caulk removed
to Dover about two years ago and has
resided IN beautiful home which he
built on North State street.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08

President Roosevelt was nominated
Saturday under most auspicious cere-
monies and possibly the largest con-
course of people that ever gathered in
Washington for an inaugural. The in
augural was a success from beginning
to end and was distinctly a "RoOse-
yelt Day." President Roosevelt
closes one term and enters upon an
other with such a universal popular
support and such direct public man
date as has attended no Chief Execu
tive as he came to his inaugural, says
the Philadelphia Press. He carried in
November every State which could by
any reasonable probability be carried
by Republican candidate. and he is
to-day stronger than he was in Novem-
Der. He carried thirty-two out of forty
five States then. Vivid, Impetuous,
high minded and devoted to lofty
ideals, his picturesque personality,
touched though his course sometimes
be by the defects of these qualities,
haste and a too rapid decision, adds
immeasubably to the influence and eff
feet of his public policy and his per-
sonal and party principlesS Men not
only admire and are loyal to him as
President but they have for him a
vivid affection and keen regard as a
man among men.
she has as President for three and a
half years in the high Office he holds
settled throng of questions he inher-
tied. In Porto Rico, in Cuba and the
Philippines he has dealt with issues
pending. ~hen he took his place, and
esne by one successfully settled them.
Porto Rico is linked to the United
States in its trade, the Philippines are
pacifed, the Cuban tariff establishes
reciprocity and the Panama Canal is
begun"
"These werea all issues and questions
of the past. They remain in one form
and another, but the lines of their flu
ture treatment are certain. But Pres.
ident Roosevelt enters his second ad
ministration with two new issues which
have suddenly filed the political sky
One relates to the Federal supervision
and control of corporations, of which
: she railroad rate question is but par
andNthe other to the relations and re
sponsibilitiss of the United States t,
weak and disorganized landsin Spanisl
America, of which issue t1e Santo Do
mingo treaty is but a step, leading tt
nany.
"These issues in their various re
lations will occupy the next four years
Their discussion for four months past
and their influence on the politics
cleavage of the country prefgure th
wo.k and the divisions of Presider
RooseVelt's opening term. Their ar
pearance and the Presidents attitud
on them have in all directions great
increased the support, the confdenc
and the loyal adherence, one might a
most say allegience, of his fellow cit
gems as a whole. With lessening di
tinction of party they are rallying
him, ready to follow his banner whel
1T leads. in full trust in his integrit!
his ability, his courage and his patri
tism.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
The cain From other..

A man is strong in proportion to the
quantity, the quality and the variety
Of forces which he absorbs from others.
He is a power in proportion to the ex-
tent Of his socially, mentally
and morally-with his Kind and weak
ling just in proportion as he cuts him.
self off from others.-Success.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
reeainx Plantation Mule..

The ration now fed to mules at one
of the large Louisiana sugar factories
consists Of eight pounds of corn and
cob meal, two pounds of cottonseed
meal, eleven pounds Of molasses and
fifteen pounds of pea vine hay, the cost
being 14.5 cents per head. 1t is stated
that this ration has diminished the cost
Of feeding the mules one-half and at
the same time improved their health.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
The Era of Noise.

What an age Of noise this Isl Do
you know any single human being who
is capable of being silent for an hour
at stretch? I know two, and value
them according to their rarity. Not
only does everybody talk, but almost
everybody talks loud. l went into a
shop the other day, and the clatter Of
conversation sounded as though the
place were full Of people. Yet all the
noise was produced by three individ-
uals Why should they shout?-Lon-
dan Truth
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08

rHE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State OF which it is a part 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER.
Publisher and Proprietor.
RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-s1.5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance s1.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
ADVERTIsEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district which 4
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsie, &c. A rate OF %
cents al inc for first insertion and 20 cent
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. specta
discount on all ,emi-anrGa' and yearly &C ve:'
tisement.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Tn. creamery For Ice Cream.


The creamery industry in Maryland
is in some respects quite different from
that found in the west, ipasmuch as
most Of those in this state do not con-
fine themselves to the making of but
ter, but make butter only as a means
of utilizing surplus and sell most Of
their products as cream or ice cream.
The selling of the products of cream
cries for cream and ice cream rather
than the making of it into butter has
enabled the farmer to realize better
prices than would be obtained other
wise. Some creameries of the state
that have made all of their products
into butter have been run quite sue
cessfully, while many have been dis
appointment to the farmers and could
not hold their patronage because of the
low prices paid for milk.-C. T. Doane.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
To Mothers In This Town.

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They cleanse the stomach,
act on the liver, making sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure
for worms. Sold by all druggists, 25c.
Sample Free. Address, Allen s.
Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
EAAR EARASIas1z NJ
5ss4$CHR2BggA
HOTBED FRUIT AGAIN.
Some Good Schemes-Why Not Try
One OF Them This SeRsOnf

One OF Them This seasOns
A very practical hotbed may be con-
structed for use in a small garden.
The bed should be placed in the south
or southeast side of a fence or building.
where it will be protected from north
winds and receive the full direct rays
of the sun. Dig a trench eighteen
inches deep and as wide and long as
the size of the bed desired. Four by
six feet is usually sufficient. Make a
frame of boards that will set in the
north side, leaving one foot above the
surface of the ground and south side
but six inches above the ground.
Cover the top with a sash, c. made
with 8 by 10 glass. Fill the bed with
one foot of coarse horse manure, A
which has been cured under shelter
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08

POSITION. matter, and COW
er the surface smoothly with about an
inch of fine sand. Water the soil thor
oughly by sprinkling the surface with
a fine spray, using care not to wash
out the sand.
Place the box before a window upon
a frame made of two inch pieces. Al
low it to remain in the sun two or
three days until the soil is thoroughly
warm, then plant the seeds in rows
about three inches apart and deep
enough to be below the layer of sand.
Tilt the box toward the sunlight. Keep
the surface well moistened, but not
enough to cause drainage water to run
through the soil. The temperature
should not be allowed to fall below
that of the ordinary living roomI
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Pleasant and Harmless.

Don't drug the stomach to cure a
cough. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
the mucus, draws theinfammation out
of the throat, lungs and bronchial
tubes, heals, soothes and cures. A
quick cure for Group and Whooping
Cough. Sold by William E. Dunn.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
After the DefaIcation.

Junior Partner-I never suspected
him at all. Senior Partner-Neither did
l. although it did seem a little singular
to me that he should be able TO nav
$1,000 year rent out of a salary OF
$1,50O.-New York Press.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
ASBURY SABBATH SCHOOL,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

works suggested by their efficient
teachers. Too much praise caun g
given to the teachers of this Depart
ment for the excellent work they are
doing. The following are the contri-
buttons by classes from March LIST, 1904
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Disbursements.

Gilbert S. Psries Gives Missionary Report.
The following is the missionary re-
port read by Missionary Secretary,
Gilbert S. FAIRIES:
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08

NO man will be found who does not
sometimes hope or fear beyond the I'm
It's Of sober probahility.-Johnson
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08

oFFICE-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
SECTION OF HorBED SHOWING SOD.


and forked over a number of times to
insure it's being of the same fneness
throughout. Tramp down sOlidly on
the bottom of the bed, and, putting on
the sash, allow it to remain about four
days until the bed heats and again
cools to 80 degrees. Then put in six
inches of rich soil, B. Sandy loan is
best, but a clay soil, with sand added
and mixed, may be used. Do not pack
the soil firmly, but allow it to remain
in a loose, open layer. Again cover the
bed and allow it to remain day or
two until the soil is thoroughly warm
ed and the temperature even. Plant
the seed in rows four to six inches
apart. Cover lightly and water thor
Oughly.
In attending a bed of this kind give
it all the sun possible, and when the
sun falls directly upon the sash raise
one edge a few inches to allow the air
to change. Avoid allowing the cold
air to blow directly upon the plants.
Water heavily rather than frequently,
soaking the ground at least once a
week or as frequently as the surface
becomes dry. Stir the surface soil fire.
quently, and do not allow it to bake
into hard cake, Keep it loose enough
for the tender plants to push through
the surface.
Some plants require more heat than
others, and the bed must be kept more
closely covered. Lettuce, radishes and
cucumbers require about 65 to S5 de-
grees, while tomatoes, melons, ETC.,
should be kept at a higher tempera-
ture.
People who want just a few plants
for the early home garden without the
trouble of hotbed, such as the forego-
ing, described by American Agricultur-
tst, can take advantage of hint from
the same source, portrayed in the sec
ond cut. This simple arrangement is
kept within doors.
Make a box of one inch boards six
inches deep, two and half feet wide
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08

and four feet
long, with a tight
matched bottom.
At one corner
bore a hole for
drainage. Fill
this box with
four inches of
mellow, rich soil.
If necessary, stir
some fertilizer
with it before it
is put into the
box. Settle the
soil by shaking,
removing all
Jumps and waste
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Real Estate.

Now is the time to purchase a farm or homo
in town. Call and see me as have some bsE
gains to offer. Prices right locations right and
terms right.
Smyrna times., 1905-03-08
Small Farm, DO Acres,

well located. good buildings and plenty of them
plenty of fruit and eau sell on good terms al low
price
Williams news., 1905-10-28
DID anyone say something?
Card Club Organized

Last Wednesday, at the home of Mrs. K. w. William the Friday Afternoon Card Club was organ ized for the purpose of promoting socia bility and furnishing recrea- tion. The following ladies were present as initial members and guests: Mrs. K. w. Williams, host ess; Mrs. Wisehart, guest; Mesdames Herbert Dodge, J. P. Parker, Fred Smith, F. F. Sweat, F. NJ. Stockton; Miss Mable Stockton.
 Mrs. R. s. Teeple was elected president, with Mrs. L. A. Evans as secretary.
 The membership is limited, and once a month the club intends throwing open its doors in the even ing and serving refreshments to the sterner sex, while prizes will be awarded the most successful players
 The club meets next week at the home of Mrs. J. P. Parker.
Williams news., 1905-10-28
"UncIe Josh Spruceby." Tonight

The realistic sawmill scene in Uncle Josh Spruceby," the down east play, comes nearer to the gen. uine article than many of the stage effects now before the public. In fact, so real is the 36-inch buzz saw that one of the actors of the play had his right had cut off at the wrist during a performance last season in Illinois. No play now a. days is complete without something in the way of mechanical effects. "Uncle Josh Spruceby" lays claim to one of the most novel scenes of any piece on the road this season. A full and entirely practical saw mill is placed upon the stage and appropriate scenery is used to make superior stage picture. When the heroine is rescued from her peril ous position at the climax of the act the hearty applause gives evi- dence of the appreciation of this acme of stage realism.
 At the opera house Saturday, Oct. 2S. Don't miss it. Usual prices.
Williams news., 1905-10-28
Armour-Harvey Party Returns

On Wednesday Mayor F. R. Nell lis returned to the city from the Grand Canyon, having been a mem Der of the. hunting party which visited the north rim last week by way of the Bright Angel creek can- yon. MT. Nellis says the trip was hard one, but that all hands en- joyed it. The party, which Twas composed of c. w. Armour and Ford Harvey, of Kansas City; Mar tin Buggeln and Mayor Nellis of this city, was accompanied by a pack and riding train of fourteen animals, all of which were swum across the river, in doing which MT. Nellis says he rowed the boat across fifty-seven distinct times. Louis Boucha, Shorty Ladd and Mexican Jose went along as camp rustlers and trail menders, though it is said there is little trail visible on the north side. az nearly all the way is traversed in the bed of the creek. MT. Nellis walked up the other side; wore his hip boots. The water is rushing torrent in places and makes travel difficult. The trip was cut short on account of a snow storm, which, accompanied by rain and hail at times, made a longer stay not desirable. How ever, the party had secured all the game they could bring out and were thoroughly satisfied, killing seven deer, as follows: Armour 2, Harvey 1, Buggeln ?, Nellis 2.
Williams news., 1905-10-28
The event of the season was the

The event of the season was the advent into society Wednesday evening of the Hon. Jose Romero, better known as Mexican Joe." Spence Dingle and Fred Ferguson thought they would have some fun at his expense and taking him into the drug store proffered him an en- tire new outfit in the clothing line. Joe was dead game, and though water is substance that is foreign to his life, proceeded to take a bath and "tog up" The result was mar velous. With a new hat, new suit, neatly blacked shoes and flaming red tie, no one would have recog- nized in him the Joe of yore. He then wanted to go to the show and the boys had to make good, but as soon as he got in the dark off came the collar and tie, the shuff1ing gait was resumed and he was the same old Joe.
Williams news., 1905-10-28

No MATTER how hard a fellow tries to get up an interesting paper there is always some one who is ready to throw him down. We had this week expected to be able to publish several interesting letters from different people at Flagstaff on county affairs" but no one seems to be willing to aid us.
Williams news., 1905-10-28

BE sure to read the article on the last page ot this issue under the heading, Sarcasm Hurts No One" " It has direct bearing on the situa- ton that now stares the people oi this county in the face. Some one is trying to bluff the NEWS from doing its duty.
Williams news., 1905-10-28
IN FANClED SECURITY

Hark! What noise is that?
 Is it the glad shout of the mes- senger sent out by the NEWS for the purr ose of bringing back the public examiners report?
 Listen! Is it joyful sound?
 Borne on the ght wind it might be mistaken for many things. Yet to the man who caused it all there is no mistaking the sound. Really it is nothing more than the thanks of the taxpayers over the county that there is at least one paper that has their interests at heart. Yet there is another soundI What is that? you ask. Why, the num- bling of county officials, taken to task in the last issue of the NEWS for the manner in which the affairs of the county are being conducted.
 Why should they? We'll, you know they realize that year hence there will be another county elec- tion and in their hearts they feel that their days of political aggran- dizement are numbered. They also know, and only too we'll, that when a man enters a race, the winning of which he, himself, doubts, his doubts are usually realized. They also know that while they are the : whole thing" at the county seat after election day, prior to and on that day the ''people" will have a voice in the affairs.
 You ask what has brought them to a realization of these things? We'll, in the last issue of the NEWS letter from the district attorney was published in which he refused to furnish the people, through the NEWS, with copy of the report re- gently rendered by Public Exam iner Foster as to the true condition of affairs in this county. Now, we all know that if that report had been favorable there would have been no hesitancy about it's being furnished; in fact, it would have come forth without solicitation. In refusing to allow the report to be published, the district attorney has verified each and every statement made in the last issue of the NEWS
 We may state that we have not yet given up all hope of securing the report for publication. The people have a right to know the contents, and the NEWS is still making an effort to procure the same. We do not expect, now, to secure the report from the district attorney, but have again gone to the governor of the territory with 8 request, and hope we will be able, in our next issue to furnish the de- sired information.
 In the meantime certain county officials may rest in fancied secur- ity, believing, as they do, in their ability to pull the wool over the eyes of the public. But, as has been we'll said, "You cannot fool all the people all of the time."