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Smyrna times., 1905-05-31
Joseph JeffersOn's Acting.

Jefferson's main contribution to the
effectiveness of the play, apart from
his wonderfully sympathetic presenta-
tion of the leading character, was the
emphasizing of the ghostly nature of
Hendrix Hudson's gnome-like crew,
with whom he drinks in the mountains
before falling asleep. In earlier stage
versions of the legend, they had both
sung and spoken in his, they were
voiceless, and no little ingenuity was
requireu to devise speeches which they
could answer with nod. The result,
it may be noted, is an act unique upon
the stage, in that only one of the
characters speaks, while the rest con-
verse in dumb show. By this means
distinct line is drawn between the
domestic scenes in the play and those
in which the poetic and romantic ele-
ment is dominant. The creation of
character that will live as long as any
known in American literature was no
less Jefferson's work than Irving's,-
though he himself admitted Bouci-
caults liberal contribution to the value
of the medium. Had he achieved
nothing else, he would have won such
immortality as players can but he de-
monstrated his ability and versatility
by performances of Bob Acres, Caleb
Plummer, and DIR. Pangloss, to name
but these three among his various inn
presentations, that were second only
in brilliancy and popularity to that in
which his greatest fame was won.
Doubtless he was we'll advised in re.
peating, year in and year out, his pre-
sentation of a part that at least two
generations have known and loved; for
it was hawless work of art, and has
given mere pleasure to greater num-
Der of people than any other dramatic
entertainment for which single per-
son has been mainly responsible
From "The Career of Joseph Jefier-
son." by Joseph B. Glider, in the
American Monthly Review of Reviews
for June.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

cit is hard to understand how any
studious man can persuade himself
that Government aid to good roads is
not National necessity, affecting all
sections of the country and all classes,
and therefore demanded as good per-
sonal policy, says the Yonker's States
man. Many of the foremost men in
the country have declared in it's favor,
and the feeling is constantly growing
that it should prevail. OF course,
here and there we find it opposed by
specious argument and strained inter
pretations of the Constitution, but
this opposition cannot stand in the
face of the practice of the Government
in road building many years ago, and
at tLis day in Porto Rico, where we
have constructed more highways in
the past five years than did the Span
iards in 400 years; aud in the Phili-
ppines where we are building highways
every day in the year.
tion being given to tie subject of
good roads today than any other that
can be named, and as a question
fraught with vital concern to the in
ternal commerce of the country and to
its religious, educational and social ad :
vancement, it is sure thing that the
call for National aid will have to be
heard"
1t is not the farmer alone who is af-
fected by bad roads; trade conditions
are disastrohsly affected wherever bad
roads exist. Good roads are a neces-
sIty to every vocation and every inter
Lest. The cost of bad roads has been
30 often presented that repetition
would not strengthen argument"
1.-THE main fact is the clear fact that
bad roads are a curse and disgrace to
our boasted Americanism. There is
necessity for Government aid to better
roads, and it ought to be extended
with the least possible delay. In every
civilized country but ours has fostered
improved highways. Wherever i'm
proved highways have been built the
people are happier and the country
more prosperous"
SIN the United States there has been
marvellous progress Notwithstanding
bad roads. We would have progressed
thousand fold more under an i'm
proved system of highways. A change
is needed here. The common roads
should be made adequate to the neces
sities of the country. There is ne
special class in the discussion.
''It is a great economic question
rapping loudly for recognition, and al
all the people are involved the Govern
ment should step in and cooperate
with the States in it's solution. Whil,
many prominent men are now active il
support of the Observation-Disclosures bill
for National aid, the people in thei
primary capacity have duty to them
selves to perform in the matter.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL LITERARY SOCIETY
Gave an Interesting Program Last Friday Af-
ternOOn aud Debated Subject Concerning

The Literary Society of the Smyrna
High School was called to order Fri
day afternoon, May 26. 1905, by the
President, Miss Mildred Start; after
the reading of the minutes of the last
meeting, the following program was
rendered: defamation, Lilies Mir
ror" F. Edna Dick; essay, Zone Hun
dred Years Hence" l.. Cairl Price;
reading, "What the Little Girl Said"
Lillian Ennis; defamation, "Surren-
der of Bugoyne" Delaney Moore; es-
say, 1.-The Streets of New York" Ord
Jones; reading, "Our Soldier Uncle
Joe" Ethel Derrickson; essay, ga
Flood" Eta Reynolds; defamation,
'The Blue and the Grey" Ethel FAIRIES;
essay, "Alfred the Great" P. Mabel
Robinson; defamation, "Flower of
Liberty" Irving Brinton; reading,
"Our First Courtship" Harvey Steven
son; essay, can Old Fashioned Corn
Husking" Mary Warner; paper by ed
itor, F. Irving Walls. Next in order
was the debate; resolved: 'That all
good results from the Civil War could
have been obtained without blood
she'd" Alternatives; Ida Reed, Flor
ence Murphy. Watson Gearhart. Neg
atives; Emily Middleton, Anna Talbot,
Margaret Rothwell. The judges,
Helen D. Roger, Gussie Chandler,
Derrickson Cummins, decided in favor
of the affirmative. After the critics
remarks by Prof. Burdette the society
adjourned. d.-Cor. Sec., Mary Warner.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

Every lover of free government
government by the people as against
government by the bosses will re-
joice in the complete victory that
Mayor Weaver has won over the inn
pudent and insolent gang of grafters,
who have been despoiling Philadelphia
for the past dozen years. 1t required
nerve to go up against the organiza-
ton of greedy and desperate thieves,
entrenched as they were behind what
appeared to be an impregnablef fortress
of official power and public pelf, but
Mayor Weaver has demonstrated that
he had the goods. It took him long
time to wake up, but now that he is
aroused, and that the somnolent citi-
zens of Philadelphia are also astir, il
seems reasonable toindulge the hope
that the Quaker City will enjoy the
novelty and benefit of complete off.
cial revolution. OF course the danger
is that the citizens may at any moment
fall dead asleep again. Star.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

The factory of the Smyrna Shirt
Company, Ralph E. Stats, manager,
which is being erected by Joseph Il.
Wright, contractor for Mrs. Margaret
Bailey, owner of the property, is fast
nearing completion. The factory is
going to make a most desirable place
and Mr.. Stats, who has taken a FIVE
year lease on it intends making it one
of Smyrna's busiest industries. We
are informed that the subscriptions are
coming in slow for this new home in
dustry. This is discouraging to those
who have il in charge and if allowed
to go by default would give black
eye to Smyrna. When it is considered
that only $500 is asked to bring an in
dustry to town that will employ from
25 or so girls, the Board of Trade
should never have to beg for the paItry
sum and it is surprising to see how
many of our citizens who like to be
benefited by the trade such an indus
try brings and yet never like to con.
tribute one cent toward its establish
ment. The money has not only been
promised but guaranteed to Mr.. Stats
and those who have not contributed
should at least show that they are pub
lio spirited whether they expect to gel
returns or not. When you foster and
promote home industries you are help,
ing to employ home labor and indi
rectly contributing your part to ths
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates
the whole system.
'Tisn't safe to be day without DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house.
Never can tell what moment an ac-
cident is going to happen.
Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body; Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store, so cents.
Mothers lose their dread for "that
terrible second summer" when they
have DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the house; Natures
specific for bowel complaints of every
sort.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31
BISHOP COLEMAN is HOME FROM TRIP
Head Of the Church Extends His AifectIonate
Greeting to the People of his Diocese.


Greeting to the People of his Diocese.
Bishop Coleman arrived in Whining
ton Monday afternoon after an ex.
tended tour abroad, and was warmly
greeted by large number of friends.
He is In the best of health and has
been busy ever since he landed at the
wharf in New York, making and keep
ing ais appointments, and answering
letters and kilograms which awaited
him. He said he wished to extend his
most affectionate greetings to his
friends after his long absence. 'T
have been received with so much kind
ness" said the Bishop, land am very
grateful for the affectionate interest
shown in my return. 1 have had q
very happy and profitable trip and am
glad to be at home again among my
friends" A thanksgiving service for
the safe return of the Bishop will be
held in st. Johns Church, Wilmington
this evening. Later on he will tell OF
his travels to the far east and the Holy
Land in lecture which he will deliver
in the New Century Club building for
the benefit of the Day Nursery and
Hospital for Babies and the Delaware 9
! Industrial School.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Uel., every Wednesday afternoon.
rHx 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.
RMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-s1.5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADvERTIsEMENTs-THE SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district ofwhicb ii
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic &C. A rate Of so
cents an inch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A speeia
discount ON all semi annual and yearly adver
tisements
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray.
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverlshness, Bad
Stomach, Teething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists, 25c.
Sample Free. Address Allen s..
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

progress and development of the town.
The Board of Trade would appreciate
your cooperation in this behalf and if
those inclined to give will place their
contribution with Mr.. II. B. Grieves,
or Mr.. A. E. Jardine it will be placed
with the Shirt Factory fund.
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

The Month of Roses; and new
Serge Suits, Straw Hats, Rus
sett and Low Shoes. Up-to-
date styles, best makes and
prices are not high. Blue Serge
Suits, Single Breasted, $3.50
to SIS; Double Breasted, $40
to $40. Special extreme cuts
for Young Men, $12 to $40.
Grey Serges, $40, $I2 and SIS;
neat Mixed Grey Worsteds,
$40, $I2, SIS and $40; Straw
Hats, so cents to Dunlaps.
Special values in Genuine
Panamas, 81, SIS and So. The
greatest line of Summer Shirts
we have ever shown. Plenty
of the Fashionable Greys.
Extra values in Suits to meas
ure at $40, $22 and $25. Blue
and Grey Serges and Mixed
Worsteds.
Btsgsss Risssst MULLINS Gl0thins gsti
Best Wilmington Shoes
Smyrna times., 1905-05-31

oFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
= atiOnal Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25
F. O. E..
eIseEE AERtg NC vyz

sIs6EE AERig NO 'yz Fraternal Order of Eagles meets in Pythian Castle. Next meeting March at s p. m. Visiting Eagles cordially invited to attend.
 s. A. MERRITT. W. P.
 H. 8. HlLEMAN, ". c.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25
KIBBEY IS NOW UNDER CHARGES
 FILED BY STREET AND FRIENDS

very general approval of his selection here by men of all parties, but since then there has been a very consider able cooling in popular sentiment re- garding him.
 It is now charged authoritatively that Kibbey is an advocate of the joint statehood of Arizona and New Mexico. This is regarded as almost high treason here, particularly by members of the Legislature, and con- sequently there is every disposition to lend aid to any kind of movement to prevent Kibbey's confirmation.
 It is also said that Chief Justice Kent is largely responsible for secur- ing Kibbey's appointment as gover- nor, and that he acted with the under standing that Kibbey was to advocate the joint state scheme.
 The air is full of reports here of the things that can be alleged against Kibbey, and there is no doubt that the affidavit mill will be kept actively at work.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25
MEMORABLE INCIDENT
 Which Occurred Twenty0ne Years Ago
 SULLIVAN WAS VISITOR

that he had received prison sentence was known. Heath died game. He asked for handkerchief. and with his own hands tied it over his eyes; then he requested the crowd not to riddle his body with bullets, and on being assured that this request would be complied with, he said he was ready to be swung into eternity.
 His companions in crime were legal ly executed the following month, the five being hanged from the same scaf- fcl'.
 n'- -ho the recklesGn sss Of the men Lld the utter indifference displayed by them as to their fate, even when standing in the very shadow of the gallows. this incident is told to the Prospector by a gentleman who was present. John l.. Sullivan, who was then in the zenith of his glory, with Pete Mccoy. Steve Taylor and other shining lights of pugilism. were star ring the Southwest. They gave an exhibition in Tombstone, and while here visited the jail where the five men under sentence of death were in carcerated. After the greetings were over and the conversation became general, Tex Howard remarked to Sul- livan: John, you're undoubtedly a great man; you've knocked out every body that has gone against you; sut there's little man" pointing to Sher- if J. L. Ward, 'who will perform greatest feat in the knockout line, the day after tomorrow, than you ever at tempted" What's that?" said Sul. ly. "Why, he has taken a contract to knock five of us out in one round next Friday, and its a hundred to one shot that he wins without a struggle" re- marked the indifferent Tex.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25

The 22nd of February, (twenty- one years years ago yesterday was an eventful day in Tombstone, and the Prospector herewith presents an ac- count of that days lynching with the events leading up to it: About 5 o'clock in the morning of that day Richard Heath was taken from the jail and hanged to a telegraph pole. He was one of a party of six Dan Dowd, Billy Delaney. Tex How ard. Ed Kelly and Red Sample being his as cc,cc.. ..es- <,plicated in the Bis bee n.I:.,,c.S.
 These men hal cJnccctcj a plot to rob store in Bisbee, where consider. able money was deposited, and on the night decided on for the robbery Heath opened a dance hall in the low CT end of town. and at some distance from the store. Free drinks was one of the inducements offered to attract the populace to his resort, and thus allow his pals to work their scheme of robbery unmolested.
 While engaged in the work of loot ing the safe they were discovered and the alarm given. A deputy sheriff, in attempting to arrest the burglars, was killed. For the purpose of ter rorizing the citizens, the desperadOes then commenced shooting indiscrimi- nately through the streets. Mrs. Rob- erts, the wife of a miner. who was standing in her doorway, was killed by one of the bullets thus fired.
 In the excitement that followed the robbers succeeded in making their es- cape. But their freedom was of short duration. Delaney and Dowd were captured in Mexico, Sample and How ard at Clifton, while Kelly fell into the clutches of the law at Deming. These five. together with Heath, who was arrested as an accessory, were brought to Tombstone for trial. The latter received a life sentence in Yuma. The others were sentenced to death.
 The citizens of the county, while willing that the accused should be giv en fair and impartial trial, were de- termined that. should a verdict of guilty be rendered, each and every one of -Aem must expiate their crime at tke ropes end, and in pursuance of this resolve, Heath was taken from the jail and lynched when the news
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25

4 telegram from Phoenix under date of February 23, says:
 Phoenix, Feb. 23.-The report from Washington that charges had been filed against Joseph H. Kibbey, and that there was doubt of his confirma tion by the Senate, created no sur prise here, as it had been known that Kibbey's enemies in his own party here had determined to defeat his confirmation if possible.
 It is said that Kibbey was very ac- tive in making and filing charges against Webster Street when that gen. tleman was Chief Justice, and was largely instrumental in preventing Streets Teappointment. Now, it is said, that Street and his friends are getting even, and that many things that are unpleasant in Kibbey's rec ord will receive a thorough airing in Washington.
 When the announcement of Kibbey's appointment was first made there was
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25
Another Historic Event.

It was on February p. 1890, at 2 o'clock that the Walnut Grove dam went out, says the Prescott Courier. This season is a duplicate of that year. The Walnut Grove dam made a lake a half a mile long and ten feet deep in places. The dam was full of fish and had become quite a resort when it broke. Seventy-six people were drowned and a great deal of property destroyed d.-ProspectO
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25

Arizona and Colorado Railroad Go. Leave Pearce, 7:45 a. m. Leave Cochise, 9:30 a. m. Arrive Cochise, $40 a. m. Arrive Pearce, 1925 a. m.
 E. A. MFARI.AND,
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25
TIME CARD NO. :,

cananea, Yaqui River 6 Pacific R. R.
 Co. Leave Naco. 10:2" a. m.; Arrive Naco, D. m.
 Leave San Jose. 11:05 a. m.; arrive San Jose, 3:32 p. m. Leave Villa Verde, 11:26 a. m.; ar rive Villa Verde, 3:1O p. m. Leave Mesa. 11;4S a. m.; 6lrrve Mesa, 2:45 p. m.
 Leave Del Rio. 12;01 p. m.; arrive Del Rio, 2:30 p. m. Arrive Cananea, 12:30 p. m.; leave Cananea, 2:10 p. m.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25

Woodmen of the World meet in Library Hall the first and third Thurs days of each month. All Woodmen are invited to attend.
 J. F. WEISS. c. c. c. N. THOMAS, Clerk.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-02-25

ries Observation Par1or Cafe Cars, between Fl Paso and Benson.
 Drawing Room Sleeping Cars be-
 Fl Paso and Benson, Parlor Cafe W. P. M'NAIR, Bisbee, Arizona.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-14
GRAIN NO. 2 INSTEAD OF No, |
Wheat Blasted by Hot Winds Will
Yield Heavy, but Will Not
Grade Up.

Chief Deputy Grain inspector S. S.
King of Olympia has received letters
from State Inspector Arrasmith stat
ing that the damage done by the hot
wave in the cereal districts of the
state during the latter part of July
has been overestimated.
Mr.. Arrasmith has visitel Whitman
county grain districts, where the dam
age was the greatest and says that
only spring wheat, in the milk stage,
was injured by the hot blast.
Letters received by Mr.. Smith fran
Garfield county, which, after the
Whitman county district, was suppos-
ed to have suffered most severely, state
that only spring wheat, in a green
state at the time, was hurt.
THE wheat injured" said Mr.. King
this afternoon, lis not by any means
a total loss. The grains, however, will
not be full and plump, and it will be
graded No. 2 instead of No. 1. The
general yield of the state will not be
materially altered by the hot wave"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-14
Personal Mention

H. Connell is a visitor in the city
today from Umatilla.
S. A. Fulton is Walla Walla WISH
tor today from Milton.
C. F. Royce and wife of Waitsburg
are guests at the State today.
r. L. Nottingham and wife Of Day.
ton are guests at the Dacres today.
Floyd Montgomery is among Walla
Walla visitors today from Prescott.
Charles Davis and J. H. Wolfe of
Dayton are Walla Walla visitors to-
day.
Dale Preston, manager of the Pres
ton Parton mills at Athena, is in town
today.
Mrs. Charles Jones and daughter of
Alto are guests at the Palace hotel
today.
Judge NJ. NJ. Goldman was one of
the Dayton visitors in Walla waila
today.
w. C. Barnett, a we'll known Pres
colt resident, is a Walla Walla Wis
itor today.
Moses Arnold, a prominent young
man from Waitsburg, was in Walla
Walla today.
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Fulton of Waits
burg were in Walla Walla today to
take in the circus.
Ruth and Paul Earring of La Crosse
are in the city visiting their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Earring.
S. S. Parkman and T.. H. Knight,
we'll known Waitsburg residents, are
among out-of-town visitors in the city
today.
Adolph Schafer of the Palace Shoe
store and N. S. Sullivan of the White
House returned yesterday from two
weeks trip to Portland and seaside
points.
George H. Baker, United States mar
shall for the eastern Washington dis
trict, was in Walla Walla today from
Spokane. He is registered at the Da-
ere.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-14
IRRIGATED LANDS At CHELAN
Government Believes That Over Hun
dred Thousand Acres Can be Re-
claimed.

The reclamation service at Washing
ton believes it has found another
feasible irrigation project on the Col
umbia river in eastern Washington
Saturday 1920 acres lying around
the town of Chelan were withdrawn
from entry and further study will
be made to develop the irrigation pos
sibilities of the section. If upon fur
Their investigation, this project proves
feasible and can be constructed at a
reasonable cost, it may be built.
The water must be pumped from the
Columbia river onto lands to be ir-
rigated. The river flows through a
deep canyon but there are falls at hand
to develop power which will make the
cost of pumping merely nominal. It
will be some time, however, before
the government determines the feas-
Utility of this project.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-08-14
INNATE OF COUNTY POOR FARM
NEARLY Drained NEGRO
FOREMAN.
Became Enrased Over Some Trifl;no
Matter-WilI be Tried on Insanity
Charge.

Fred Wyomith, an aged man being
kept at the county poor farm was
brought to the county Jail yesterday
where ne will be kept until it is OFF,
cia1ly decided whether or not he is in
sane. Wyomith created no end of ex-
citement at the poor farm Saturday
night by assaulting the negro foreman
with a heavy cane.
Wyomith became incensed at some
trif1ing matter and made a vicious as
sault on the negro, striking him a
heavy blow over the head with his
cane. Superintendent Hunt heard the
commotion and rushing to the quarters
occupied by the male inmates found
the foreman out in the yard with blood
streaming from a deep cash in his
head. The man was yelling murder
and kept declaring that he was going
to die right away. Superintendent
Hunt bound up the wounds. Yesterday
morning he brought Wyomtn to the
county Jail for safe keeping. Wyomith
is considered harmless until he be-
comes enraged, when he displays
tendency to fight anybody that comes
near him.