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Free press., 1906-04-21

sailor blouse. A dear little loose coat
of the check finished the costume and
was ornamented with gay red buttons
The belt was of red leather
For an older miss we present a
jaunty jacket suitable for spring and
summer. It is a suit jacket of light
weight green cloth, the skirt quite
plain, depending for style on the way
it hangs. The jacket is trimmed with
bands of stitching and embroidery Of
braid and shaded silks, and is fur
ther enliyened by ornamental buttons
A waistcoat gives the needed warmth
Buttons will play an important part
this season. both in mademoiselle's
dress and in mothers.
Short sleeves are affected with the
fancy Etons and boleros, but there are
| many wraps with the fulI-length
sleeve Empire models and the box
coat standbys promise to be rivals,
but we would mention that the word
Empire includes a wide variety OF
| styles. Many of the so-caIIed EN-
pires remind of the old-fashioned
Gretchens. For the two-year-old child,
sack coats fastening on the shoulder
like the popular Russian garment. are
in favor, and these come in piques as
well as in woolens. The imported
models are beautifully embroidered
linen piques- Light colors are ap-
proved in cloths, and white is well to
the fore aIso
The darlingest little rain coats are
offered for the children. as smart and
trim as those designed for big folks.
The Norfolk, with belt, is the univer-
sal model. and there is always a yoke
to the coat. The little ones no doubt
viii take greatest pride in their rainy
Iday outfit: and as the babies Of to-day
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

DIR. A. Lee Clifton, of the Delaware
Hospital, Wilmington, son of DR.. and
Mrs. j. w. Clifton of this town, is
spending few days home. He is tax :
ing his examinations this week before
the State Board.
The Tuesday Club was delightfully."-
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey
P. Hall and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edwin
Hoffecker at the home of the former
last evening.
Mr.. J. Clyde Davis, of the Kensing-
ton Local, Philadelphia, was visitor
to town last Thursday renewing old
acquaintance.
Miss Hattie Pool. of st. Georges,
spent Sunday with Miss Edith Hum
phreys.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles M. Wharton
of Dover, spent Sunday in Smyrna.
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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
> and their Social Doings

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel James Fooks,
of Laurel, have issued announcements
of the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Mary Rebecca Fooks to Mr.. Josiah
Oliver Wolcott, of Wilmington, We'd
nesday, the fifth of December, at
Laurel. Rev. Thomas E. Terry, off
ciated and only few immediate rela-
tives and friends were present. They
will be at home after the first of Janu-
airy at eleven hundred and sixteen
Broome street, Wilmington. Mr..
Wolcott is we'll known young law
yer of Wilmington and the son of Mrs.
James l.. Wolcott, of Dover.
Miss Emile Troth, of Philadel phia
is being entertained by Mrs. Lillian
Cloak and Mrs. Harvey Speakman.
Miss Troth was the travelling compan-
ion of Mrs. Cloak in their tour abroad
last summer. Tuesday evening Mrs.
Speakman and Mrs. Cloak entertained
few friends at "Bridge" in her hon or.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Townsend,
of Odessa, have issued invitations to
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Martha Townsend to DIR. Edward Bal
lard Lodge, of Cleveland, Ohio, on
Thursday evening, December 9th, at
six o'clock. The bride is we'll known
in Smyrna where she has been a fire.
quent visitor.
Miss Agnes Cnmmins left Monday
for Philadelphia where she will spend
her Christmas with her sister, Mrs.
Henry Erben, after which she will
spend the rest of the winter in Wash
ington.
Mrs. Daniel Spruance and daug hter,
Miss Jean, who have been making
their home with Mrs. Amanda Spru-
ance for the past two years, left this
morning forNew York where they will
| take up residence.
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The circle of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Miss Anna Hough
Commerce Street. Thursday, Dec. 10
at Z. 80 P. M. The circle will be glad
to hear from those who have not res
ponded to the Thanksgiving offering.
Cor. Sec.
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The meeting of the Twentieth Cen
fury Club last Friday afternoon was
in the charge of Education Chairman,
Mrs. E. S. Dwight, with an entertain
ing program, as follows: Piano Solo
Miss Janney; "Our own Schools"
Miss Anna Beckett; "The Canny Scot, ;
Miss Laura Bell; Vocal Solo, Mrs.
Wendell; university Life in Scot
land," Miss Muriel JaEney.
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DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

adapted to the work of the post Office
department that six President sent
him commissions as postmaster at
orgetown-P Presidents Grant, Hayes
Garfield, Arthur, Mckinley and Roose-
welt. The commissions, each of which
were sent, ''Reposing special trust. and
confidence in, etc, he kept framed and
priced very highly.
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SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

ON NINA AMI YlNllNI I.
snort Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
The best line of umbrellas for Christ.
mas at Edw. G. Walls.
Houses for sale or rent Apply to S
J. Reynolds.
Boots, shoes. overcoats and suits for
Christmas at Edw. G. Walls.
Our store will be open every night
until nine o'clock to accommodate Christ
mas shoppers. -Edw. G. Walls.
Eggs-yes- Jackson & Jenkin
advertisement Results or your money
back.
If you want desirable Christmas pre-
sents for men and boys the best assort
ment and moderate prices is at Edw. G.
Walls.
Full supply extra quality coal, full
weight and fair prices. j.
Reynolds.
Fur collars, fur gloves, all kinds of
driving gloves, kid, mocha and wool
gloves for men and boys at Edw. G.
Walls.
w. F. Dunn has his usual fine as
sortment of Christmas goods open for
inspection.
Dress suit cases and leather bags to
suit any notion or price, a special new
line for Christmas at Edw. g. Walls.
The new publications 1.-The Clans
man" Garden of Allah" Summer
Hymnal," and "The Power Lost" at
w. F. Dunns.
Initial handkerchiefs, linen and silk
handkerchiefs of all kinds, silk and
cashmere muff1ers at Edw. G. Walls.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society OF Asbury NJ. E. Church, wi IL
meet at the home of Mrs. W. f. Dunn
tomorrow, Thursday afternoon, at
three O'Clock.
While you are thinking of Christmas
don't forget that an inexpensive gift
that would be highly valued would be
years subscription to the Times.
You can get it from now until January
LIST, 1908 for 81 90 paid in advance.
Readers of the Times Take Notice All
new subscriptions coming in now ac-
companied with 81 paid in advance, will
receive the Times for the balance OF
the year free and and receipt given
up to January, LIST, 1908.
Let us sell you your coal,
Every pound ofthe ton (2240 lbs.)
Has been carfully prepared.
1t will afford you satisfaction,
Giving out plenty of heat,
Having great lasting qualities.
SMYRNA TRANSPORTATION & MFG. Co
All games and toys with very few
exceptions at cost as we are going tc
discontinue handling those lines, de
voting our space to our great assert
ment of books, china, Fancy goods
Cutlery, Lamps, ETC., for Christmas
gifts. The Iron Front Hardware Store
VIM. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

Four babies, the members of the
same family, were baptized as a class
Monday by Rev. B. F. Jester. The
children are the offspring of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Gruwell of Dover.
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LOST

On Saturday, Dec Sth, little Fancy
Charm with initials IF. 2. NJ" on it. Re
ward if returned at home OF
Mrs. FRANK p. McCawley,
Smyrna, Del.
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All games and toys with very few
exceptions at cost as we are going to
discontinue handling those lines, de-
voting our space to our great assort-
ment of books, china, Fancy goods,
Cutlery, Lamps, etc., for Christmas
gifts. The Iron Front Hardware Store
VIM. FAIRIES.
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WANTED.

want all the nice fat Turkeys, Ducks,
and Geese can get on Monday, Dec. II,
Tuesday, Dec. IS, and Wednesday Dec. 10,
for which l will pay the Highest Cash Price.
Don't forget the Days.
w. S. HARDCASTLE,
Cheswold, Del
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For Sale or Rent.

Dwelling House with more than half acre
of land and stable in rear of lot, fronting on
Mt. Vernon street. Now occupied; locate d
in West Smyrna. Possession March LIST,
1907.
r. H. CUMMINS,
Meadow Lawn Farm, Nerr Clayton, Del.
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Let us sell You your coal,
Every pound ofthe ton (2240 lbs.)
Has been carfully prepared.
1t will afford you satisfaction,
Giving out plenty of heat,
Having great lasting qualities.
SMYRNA TRANSPORTATION & MFG. Co
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

Readers OF the Times Take Notice: All
new subscriptions coming in now ac-
companied with 81 paid in advance, will
receive the Times for the balance of
the year free and and a receipt given
up to January, LIST, 1908.
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BOOTBLACK.

Robert Whaley has re-opened his Boot
black emporium on the Corner of Mt. Yer
non and Main street, opposite the Delaware
House, and will be glad to have his patrons
call.
ROBERT WHALEN.
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While you are thinking of Christmas
don't forget that an inexpensive gift
that would be highly valued would be
a years subscription to the Times.
You can get it from now until January
LIST, 1903 for 81. 90 paid in advance.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

Boots, shoes. overcoats and suits for
Christmas at Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

Our store will be open every night
until nine o'clock to accommodate Christ
mas shoppers. -Edw. G. Walls.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

Charlotte Peaker wife of John Peaker
one of the best known colored women
of Smyrna died Sunday after short
illness. She was married twice, her
first husband being Perry Potts,
who died several years ago. She
was one of the good colored women of
the community for whom erybody
had kindly word She will be buried
in the Bethel A. M. E. Cemetery this
afternoon.
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FOR RENT.

Store now occupied by Mrs. E. G, Van
Wrinkle. Possession March 1st, 1907.
VIM. FAIRIES.
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The Band of Hope and Junior League
will hold their Christmas celebration
in the Smyrna Opera House on Satur-
day afternoon Dec. 18th, at 3 O'Clock.
The program will consist of choruses,
Rotations, &c. No charge will be
made but collection will be taken.
Mothers and all friends of the little
folks are invited.
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Houses for sale or rent. Apply to S
J. Reynolds.
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Eggs-yes-see Jackson & Jenkin
advertisement. Results or your money
back.
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The Woman's Home Missionary
Society OF Asbury NJ. E. Church, wi IL
meet at the home of Mrs. W. f. Dunn
tomorrow, Thursday afternoon. at
three O'Clock. Sec.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

Initial handkerchiefs. linen and silk
handkerchiefs of all kinds. silk and
cashmere muhlers at Edw. G.. Walls.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-12-12

During the Week.
The best line of umbrellas for Christ.
mas at Edw. G. Walls.
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The Fall Suit Question.

MOOR JUDGMENT in the selection of usually
accompanies poor judgment in other things Give yourself
good clothes before you buy your
clothes
The who buys clothes which look well him
others knows thing We have many
certain cloth man
The natural that
it. The Fall clothes offer this should please
cal purchasers do print advertising we
could doa fine business through appearance
on the streets They have tone and style of exclusive tailoring
represent the finer products Americas leading makers
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If you want desirable Christmas pre-
sents for men and boys the best assort
ment and moderate prices is at Edw. G.
Walls.
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The new publications "Fhe Clans
man, "Garden of Allah, Summer
Hymnal," and "The Power Lost" at
W. F. Dunns.
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Solo. Mrs. Irwin. Fl Centre.

Solo, Mrs. Irwin, Fl Centro.
 Quartette, Messrs. Dyke and Clark, Mesdames Irwin and Dyke.
 A reception was rendered the visiting teachers on Friday evening from to 7;S0. Light refreshments were served.
 Supt. Baldwin sang in most enter taining manner and received much de- served applause.
 Florence Scott and Mary Mack sang duet, Far Away.
 The morning session, Saturday, March 24, opened at 10 80 a. m.
 Solo, Mir. H. N. Dyke.
 Solo, Gene Sloan encore.
 Recitation, James Holt.
 Spelling, Supt. Job Wood.
 The committee on resolutions report. ed the following resolutions which were adopted as read:
 RESOLVED, First, that we express our thanks to Superintendent Baldwin for his courtesy and kindness in holding this Institute in Imperial for the benefit of the schools, teachers and the people of the Valley. We feel that the pres ence here of Supt. Baldwin and the in- structors he has brought with him will work great benefit to the cause of edu- cation on account of the instruction inn parted and the interest awakened.
 Second, that We do hereby endeavor to express our appreciation and thanks to both Mr. Hyatt and MT. Wood, not only for their presence and interest in our Institute but also for the many val uable suggestions and practical lessons they have left with us for the uplifting of education.
 Third, that we express our gratitude to the parents and friends for their presence and the interest manifested.
 Fourth, that we express our heartfelt thanks to Rev. Myrick for the most ex cellent talk given on Chinese Art.
 Fifth, that we express our apprecia- tion to the newspapers of the Imperial Valley for the space given for the publication of the proceedings of this Institute.
 Sixth, that we cannot too deeply ex- press our gratitude to the people of Inn perial for their hearty reception and their kind cordiality on every side.
 Seventh, that we express our sincere
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-03-31

mud rom the peu or streams or mucK from swamps to the depth of foot; then plant your roots in it and fill with water. Add enough water from time to time to make up for that which is lost by evaporation and give the tub a sunny place in the yard or garden. If you want to grow more plants than one tub will accommodate 1t is a good plan to take four, five, six, or as many as you may decide on, and have them sunk in the ground close together, so that the general effect will be some
 thing like that which large tank would give. A better plan, though a more expensive one to carry out, Is to have a tank constructed of heavy blanks. These should be securely bolt ed at the ends and the joints made tight by white lead in the grooves.
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Sups. Baldwin talked most interest ingly on the methods of the teachers who succeed and those who fail in the present age.
 Mrs. Will J. Preston represented the Mothers Club in the reading of paper on "The Mother asan Educational Fact or" This concluded the session.
 The morning session opened at 10 80 a. m. Friday, March 23.
 The Star Spangled Banner was sung most heartily.
 Supt. Baldwin presented Supt. Ed ward Hyatt, of Riverside county, who was received by the audience with ap- plause, having attended previous Insti- tutes held in Imperial and being fa- vorite.
 Supt. Wood concluded his work in arithmetic with his class of boys and girls who were eagerly attentive. Meth ods in factoring and fractions were pre- sented in manner SO able as to be very clear to any student and of great benefit to teachers who are dealing with these subjects.
 Mir. Geo. H. Maxfield, of Holtville, read paper on Physical Defects" which was suggestive as to how these defects might be at least partially over come to the great gain of teacher and student.
 Mir. E. J. Norrish read a very anus ing story from McClure's on corporal punishment which was received with attention and appreciation.
 The afternoon session opened by the rendering of piano duet by Mesdames Thomas and Barber, which was execut- ed with unerring skill.
 Vocal Solo, Miss Bird, of Banning. Responded to an encore; rendered with pathos.
 Paper, She Looketh Well to the Ways of Her Household. Mrs. Leroy Holt.
 Chinese Art, Rev. Steven Stanton Myrick.
 Class in Spelling, Supt. Job Wood.
 EVENING SESSION.
 Invocation. Rev. J. F. Tout.
 Violin Solo, Mir. Rice.
 Lecture, Snapshots of Teachers, Supt. Edward Hyatt.
 Duet, Mrs. Dyke and Miss Fuller.
 Solo, Mrs. Cuesta, Calexico.
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A COLOSSAL GORGE.

The Sublime BeRuties of the Grand
 Canyon of Arizona.
 This terrific gash is more than 200 miles long and more than a tnile deep, and it's area exceeds 2000 square miles From the Fl Tovar rim, on which stand, to the gleaming, snow veined crags on the opposite side of this stu pendous cleft the distance is thirteen miles. Human vision cannot take in the full extent of this wide pageant of terror and glory nor is it within the ca pacity of words to set forth its over whelming splendor. The plain on which 1 stand is nearly 5000 feet above sea level, and here, i'll a prOdigious Assure -gaunt, abrupt, frightful and wonder ful-are assembled mountains, valleys. enormous rocks precipitOus crags, ra- vines of mystery and forests of gloom, through which the black waters of the Colorado rush onward in their resist less flow and over which the dauntless eagle wings it's upward flight to meet the sum- All the forms are here that imagination could construct, and all the colors are here that glow in sunset skies. Far down in the subterranean vista the forests show like green lawns. Not less than seven geologic periods in the physical history of the planet are displayed in the layers of tinted rock black, green, gray, red. brown. blue. pink orange and alabaster, with many other mingled hues-that constitute the walls of this colossal gorge; walls that seem continuous and unbrOken. yet everywhere are rifted with lateral tis- sures, the beds of mountain streams that swell the flood of the great Colo rado river. The American continent has nowhere else a spectacle to show commensurate with this in beauty, grandeur and awe.-William Winter in Pacific Monthly.
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Ability doth hit the mark where pre- sumption overshooteth and diffidence salleth shUrt.--Cusa.
Diminutive Aztecs.

The feminine direct descendants of eXquisitely formed and refined in flea. ture. They carry the head with the up. bearing grace of the full blooded In dian; their skins are not red, but a clear, smooth copper color that shines like gold in the sun; their hair is coarse and black as ebony, and they are decorated with bright feathers and gay ornaments. These women make the most wonderful pottery that comes to us from Mexico, for they have kept the old Aztec forms and decorations in their art, and they also weave wonder full baskets and do exquisite embroid- cry.
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Chambe rlain's Cough Remedy the
 Best and Most Popular

"Mothers buy it for croupy children, railroad men buy it for severe coughs and elderly people buy it for la grippe" ," say Moore Bros, Eldon, Iowa. "We sell more of Chamberlain Cough Rem edy than any other kind. It seems to have taken the lead over several other good brands" There is no question but this medicine is the best that can be procured for coughs and colds, wheth- CT it be child or all adult that is afflict- ed. It always cures and cures quickly. Sold by all dealers.
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IrOnmnnRer.

The word "ironmonger'' has as curi- ous an origin as any other word in the English language. It means literally an eater of iron and came to it's present use in this way. There was once law that forbade buying fish to sell again, and the fish hawkers, who still carried on their trade in spite of this law, were facetiously termed fish eaters or fish mongers, for, to evade the law, their large purchases of fish were said to be for their own consumption. Gradually the term monger was applied to other trades, as cheesemonger, until at last 1t came to mean any middle man, as distinguished from manufacturer, and so was applied to the dealer in hard ware.-London Graphic.
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TtACHfR'S INSTITUTE
ASerieS of Very Successful Meetings Held in Imperial last Week. Full
 Report of the Proceedings

The morning session of the first day opened at 10 80 a. m, March %. in the school room of E. J. Norrish.
 The Institute opened by singing, which was followed by short address of welcome by Prof. Hugh J. Baldwin, who commended the teachers for their presence and spoke a word of apprecia- ton to the parents for the interest man. iiested. In conclusion he introduced Deputy State Supt. Job Wood, of Sacra- mento, who came to represent Supt. Kirk, who was detained by severe illness. Supt Wood talked in an instructive and forcible manner on the subject of school management. The course ofhis address was interspersed with many amusing anecdotes taken from his own personal experience as lifelong teacher. His new methods of developing the child were listened to with eager attention and proved of untold benefit to many who are dealing with this self-same problem. The idea of calling attention to the virtues student may possess rather than resorting to criticism of the weak points was recommended as safe and preferable. Many instances were cited to prove the wisdom of this meth cd of procedure.
 The afternoon session opened with a song, cold Glory" led by Gene Sloan with chorus from Miss Richardson's s room.
 Miss Ida NJ. O'Conneil read very instructive paper on ''The Relation of the Teacher to the Parent" which was highly recommended and discussed free Nly by teachers and parents.
 S0pt. Wood conducted class in rapid drill developing his method of present. ing arithmetic in simple, practical and attractive manner. These boys and girls acquitted themselves with credit, refiecting praise upon Prof. Wood for his ability to practically demonstrate his methods.
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Eve PhOtOgraphs.

An image impressed upon the retina of the eye remains there an appreciable swung rapidly seems to be circular flame The sensibility of the retina is indifferent at different times of the day Every one has noticed how on waking in the morning and looking at the bright window, then closing the eyes, he will observe an impression or phantom of the window for an appre- ciable time after his eyes are closed
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Why He Was Elected.

A manufacturer in the north of Eng land expected to be beaten at the polls by his own employees, with whom he was extremely unpopular. To his sur prise he was returned. His puzzled agent sought for an explanation. "How is it." he asked one of the workmen, you voted for your master when you all have such a bad opinion of him" "Well you see, mon, we voted for m so he cIl put hisself away in parlia- ment in London. We don't want i'm 'erev'