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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
wonders of BaaIbec.

Baalbec, or Baalbek, is the name
given a ruined city lying i'll ancient
Coele-Syrla, fOrty-five miles northwest
Of Damascus. There is nothing partic-
ularly remarkable about ruined city
being found in the locality mentioned,
but the size of the blocks of stone used
by the ancient builders of this partic-
ular city is something that has puzzled
the modern engineers since the day
when Baalbec was first made the Nee
ca of the oriental traveller. There are
immense stones on every side of the
visitor to this ancient pile of ruins, but
the three most remarkable blocks-said
to be the largest ever used in the con-
struction of bullding-are in a wall
back of the temple of Baal. These Inn
mense stones are respectively sixty
four, sixty-three and sixty-twO feet in
length and each is thirteen feet in
thickness, but the most wonderful
thing in connection with them is the
fact that they are mt Il place In the
wall twenty-five feet from the ground.
How these immense blocks of granite
We're ever raised to such a height is a
question that has never yet been an
swered.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

The first flag to float over American
soil was the royal standard of Isabella,
emblazoned with the arms of CASTLE
and Leon. A white flag with a green
cross was its companion. Some years
after Columbus landed at San Salvador
the CabOts planted the banner of Eng
land and of st. Mark of Venice on the
eastern shore of North America In
the centuries that have interviewed
since a variety of national flags have
waved where now only the stars and
stripes is the accepted emblem. Over
Texas have floated the French, Span
ish, English, American and Confeder-
ate; In Louisiana the lilies of France,
the Spanish flag, the tricolor, the Amer
lean and Confederate flags; In Califor-
MIA the Spanish, Mexican, Russian and
American.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
Dangers of Cocaine.

Cocaine, an alkaloid of cocoa leaves,
was discovered in 1859, but remained
in comparative Obscurity until 1884. In
minute doses. whether taken internally
or used as Il spray on mucous surfaces,
its effect is wonderfully exhilarating,
producing for a time the fresh and
buoyant sensations of youth and per-
feet health, that have apparently no
unpleasant reaction, and therein lies
the explanation of the subtle and ir-
resistible power it quickly acquires
over its victims, carrying them to the
very brink of destruction before they
have dreamed of danger. Being a GU
mulatiye poison. the first warning
symptom does not appear until the
fatal chains are riveted that shall drag
them, horror stricken and powerless of
resistance, over the precipice to COM
plete mental, moral and physical ruin.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
a SDansSh CSs1o-s, g..

No one exactly knows the origin of
the time hOuored prerogative enjoyed
by the natives of the SNaLi:h village of
Espinosa. who for centuries have pos
Sessed the curious monopoly of watch
ing over the SlumberS of the ruler of
Spain. Every night at II o'clock the
gates of the royal palace at Madrid are
tremendously closed by n gorgeously
appareled functionary armed with an
ancient lantern and huge bundle of
keys and escorted by servants. officers
and soldiers, and from that time forth
until O'clock in the morning, when
the gates are opened again with sim
liar ceremony. the guardianship of the
interior of the royal dwelling is con-
fided to what are known as the mon
teros de Espinosa. Each one of them
is a pensioned lieutenant or captain of
the army, and while two are stationed
in the antechamber of the sleeping
apartment of each member of the roy
al family. remaining throughout the
night, not sitting, but standing, lean
ing ON their halberds, the others patrol
the corridors of the palace, two by
two, until the morning, crossing each
other at every point. never sitting
down and never uttering single
word.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

Says the Wilmington Evening Jour-
nal:-"Many a man, woman and
school child will vote to give Andrew
Carnegie a medal out of his own hero
fund should his latest scheme succeed.
MIR. Carnegie has become interested
in press reform. He has concluded
that English, if it is to become the
world wide language, must be simpli-
fed; that our cumbersome system of
spelling should be altered. Those
good Old college professors-the Lord
bless their souls-who have been la
boring for years, seldom noticed in
class room and occasionally in publ
cations, to reform the present system
of spelling must be delighted with the
cheerful news that Mr.. Carnegie will
give them plenty of money with which
to advance their cause. The Simpli-
fed Spelling Board is to be organized.
practically all the leading professors
of philolOgy are enlisted in the move
ment for spelling reform. They have
been working for it for years. Among
them are Professor March, of Lafay-
cite, the pioneer in the movement and
the consulting editor of the Standal d
dictionary, DR.. William T. Harris, the
National Commissioner of Education
and editor of Webster's dictionary,
Professor Scott of Columbia, one of
the principal editors of the Century
dictionary, and a host of professors
and presidents of leading universities
S'jf the country. At first only slight
changes in spelling are to be made.
One of these is cutting off of the cue
from such words as Catalogue" dem
agogue, the ''me" from programme
and similar reforms. Other exhibits
are: Tho" for though" "altho'
for although" "cigaret" for "cigar.
ette," thru" for through" and
"thoroly," for thoroughly"
''Ehat such a reform appeals to the
intelligence and common sense goe,
almost without saying.
"But the reformers have figured GU
that there would be a vast economi,
saving by the shortening of certain
words. And then, think of the i'm
mense saving of time in teaching chill
1ren to spell nnder the new method
''Only tradition and custom ar,
urged against the movement but as i
is Endorsed by the men who make TIL
dictionaries, it ought to succeed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
The COcOanuf.

+ The cocoanut tree is the most useful
Of all plants in the tropical region. Its
seed furnishes food and an intoxicating
drink. The shell gives drinking cups
and vessels and hard material capa-
BILE of high polish, from which per-
sonal ornaments may be manufactured.
The trunk furnishes wood for dwell
ings and boats. The leaves make cloth.
ing, cordage and ropes. The fibers OF
the bark and of the nut afford mating
and carpets. The buds furnish succu
lent vegetable, and from the trunk q
palatable liquor is Grawn by making an
'eeisien
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

One would think the Laxative idea
in cough syrup should have been adj
vanced long before it was. 1t seems
the only rational remedy for Coughs
and Colds would be to move the bow
els and clean the mucous membranes
of the throat and lungs at the same
time. Keunedy's Laxative Honey aud
Tar does this. 1t is the Original Laxa-
tive Cough Syrup, the best known
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Group,
Whooping Cough etc. Tastes good
and harmless. Sold by VIM. F. Dunn,
druggist.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

Don't fro wn-look pleasant. If you
are suffering from indigestion or sour
stomach, take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta, Ga,
says: 81 suffered more than twenty
years with indigestion. A friend rec.
commended Kodol. It relieved me in
one day and 1 now enjoy better health
than for many years" Kodol digests
what you eat, relieves sour stomach.
gas on stomach, belching, etc. Sold
by VIM. L. Dunn, druggists.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
Doctors Are Puzzled.

The remarkable recovery of Kenneth
McIver, of Vanceboro, Me-, is the sub
ject of much interest to the medical
fraternity and large circle of friends.
He says of his case: lowing to severe
Inflammation of the, Throat and con-
gestion of the Lungs, three doctors
gave me up to die, when. AZ IA last re-
sort was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery aud AN happy to say
it saved my life" Cures the worst
Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis, Tonsi-
litis, Weak Lungs, Hoarseness and La
Grippe, Guaranteed at Benton N.
Weldon's drug store. sec and $1.00.
Trial bottle free.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

The tragic death of the groom pros
pective prevented what was to have
been an international wedding in Will
mington on Saturday., June 2. The
bride elect is Miss Pauline w. Ban
croft, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bancroft, of Rockford, and her affianced
was Leanord Bright Roth, of Roch
dale, England. Word was received
here last Tuesday by cablegram that
on the day previous, Mr.. Roth, who
was but 26 years of age, had been fear
fully scalded by the bursting of a
steam pipe in the mills of John Bright
and Brothers, Ltd, at Rochdale, where
ne was an official and, that he had died
at midnight. This sad intelligence was
a severe blow to Miss Bancroft and the
members of her family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bancroft and Miss Pauline W. Ban.
croft sailed for Europe last Thursday
from New York on the steamer Deutsch
land. They will land at Plymouth and
will proceed at once to Rochdale neai
Manchester, England
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
As Good as Married.

First Sailor-No, Bill. yer don't real
~ know what life is till yer get spliced.
Second Sai!or-W'y, shiver me timbers,
messmate! I've never been married,
true, but I've had -yeller fever and
cholera, I've been frostbit, drowned,
burned alive, eat by shark, blowed
up at sea and operated on for cancer.
Wot more does a reasonable chap
want?-London Answers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

CH, SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
D. rvrrs Wednesday, afternoon.
rHE TIMES Is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State Of which it is part. 1t also gives the
items of importance OF the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. H0FFECKER,
Publisher and Proprietor.
R0BT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. per annum. II
paid strictly in advance s1.0O. 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 1t
is TIL centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. specla
discount on all semi-aunIai and yearly sdver
tisements.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

IL you are troubled with Piles and
can't find q cure, try Witch Hazel
Salye, but be sure You get that made
by e. q. Dewitt Il Co., Chicsgo 1t
IS the Original. Ifyou have used
Witch Hazel Saive without being re.
lleved 1T is probable you got hold OF
the many worthless counterfeits that
are sold on the reputation OF the gen.
uine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Sold by VIM. F. Dunn, druggist.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

Tea tablets are a new product from
the tea gardens of the department of
agriculture at Summerville, S. c. The
dried tea leaves are steamed and com
pressed into tablets about the size of
a penny and twice as thick, each of
which will make a cup or more of tea.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
The Real Thing.

Express Clerk-Value of this pack
age, please? Fair Damsel = $25, 900.
Express Clerk : Huh? Fair DamseI-
You heard what l said. Those are love
letters from old Bagsocoype, and I'm
sending 'em to my lawyer.-Cleveland
Leader.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

The best safeguard against headache
constipation and liver troubles is De-
Wits Little Early Risers. Keep a
vial of these famous little pills in the
house and take a dose at bed time
when you feel that the stomach and
bowels need cleansing. They don I
grippe. Sold by William Il. Dunn,
druggist
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

Johnny-Papa, what does precocious
mean? Papa-It mears-a--it is term
applied to children who know more
than is usual at their age. Johnny
oh, yes; it means fresh kid.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
Lively Tussle.

with that old enemy of the race, Con-
stipation, often ends in Appendicitis
To avoid all serious trouble with
Stomach, Liver and Bowels, take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They perfectly
regulate these organs, without pain or
discomfort. 25c at Benton N. Weldon's
druggist.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21

OFFICE:-Next Door TO the Fruit Growers
NatiOnal Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1906-03-21
Wood For Sale.

Short wood, fine split, five loads to the
cord; Chunk wood, four loads to the cord,
$500 cord. Also Cord wood, four feet in
length, four loads to the cord, iS4.00 a cord
Wood cut and delivered on short notice.
JAMES w. WALLS,
Clayton, Dol.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-25

clsion known over the telephone TO the
leaders at the Republican state conven-
ton.
Governor Higgins has issued state
ment. which says In part:
= 1.-TWO years ago l began my cam
paign with the pledge that would If
elected have an administration Of my
own. l have kept that pledge.
by doing so l have met opposition
from those who believe that governors
and legislators are safer public serv-
ants when they follow the guidance OF
a party boss than when they think foi
themselves and act on their own re
spousibiity.
81 have incurred the displeasure of
others who might have been friendly
had | become their follower.
Il have long been conscious of the
fact that the Office has been exacting
from me sacrifices that can Ill afford.
| need time for rest and for attention
to my personal affairs.
II have no fear of the result. When
the party enters the campaign IN so
wholesome condition the hosts Of
Hearst cannot prevail against it.
Il have not sought and ! shall not
accept denomination"
When IL became known that Govern
Or Higgins had declined the Bruce
forces began an active campaign to
bring about the selection of the lieuten-
ant governor as the head of the ticket.
The many friends of c. f. Hughes,
IL. Parsons, Senator Bracket ana l.
Woodruff are busy.
President Roosevelt is keeping In
touch" with the situation. it Is said
through Chairman Parsons Of the New
York county committee.
A bitter fight seems inevitable
| Roosevelt it is reported, favors Charles
| Il. Hughes.
The slate as read by the best inform
ed politicians is as follows:
| For Governor-M. Linn Bruce of New
York or Charles L. Hughes of New
York
For Lieutenant Governor-Wililam
Tulley of Elmira.
For Attorney General-Julius NJ
Mayer of New York.
For Secretary of State-W. d. Barnes
of Rensselaer,.
For Comptroller-Merton e. Lewis o
Monroe.
For Treasurer S. Parker o
Washington.
For state Engineer-Henry a. Val
Alstyne of Albany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-25
AN ARMlSTICE
IN CUBA
Taft Brings Peace Out OF
Island Chaos.
WILL END ALL ANARCHY
Insureent Chiefs Evince Wiling
ness 10 Accept Permanent
Truce.
WILL END ALL ANARCHY

HAVANA. Sept ga formal armis.
tlcc agreement was prepared hy Score
tary Taft and taken to tho camps Of
General, Guerra and castillo. whcrt
these chiefs attached their signatures
10 II. The document WAS signed also
by Acting Secretary of the Interior
Monmlyo ln behalf OF the Cuban gov
crnmcut
The following Is the text ~ Secretary
Tafrs armstice ns agreed upon ahso
utely hy the insurgents and on one
condition hy the government oihcInls'
"a truce or suspension of arms hay.
Ing been dccrccd by the president Of
cuba aud proclaimed 90 the forces OF
the Liberal party hy their lenders, 1. as
intermediary Tor the purpose Of arrang
iug permanent peace. have the honor
20 request the opposing parties 20 spc
clhcally agree during the truce 10 re-
fran from all nets of hostility and "a
deslst from 40 military operations of q
hostile character aud 400 preparatory
movements or mancuvcrs which could
not have been performed during the
continuance OF hosuiItics or whici
would have been performed under The
fire of the opposing party.
"First-No movement ~ troops shall
take place on either side without a no
uncalion 10 the opposing authorities
viz. the secretary OF the interior Of Gu
ba. Alfredo Zayas. representing tn
Liberal party. and the American peace
commission.
second. This peace shall be elec
tive throughout cuba.
"Thlnd.-If either party violates am
Of the expressed conditions the oppos
ing party shall not take hostile actor
until after complaint notification L
the peace commission.
Fourth. lIustillties shall not be re
sumcd for az least twenty-four hour
after notification to the peace com
mission.
1T is requested that acceptance o
these conditions bee made IN writing {
me. W. H. IAf /.
Trains are still occasionally stoppe'
and searched 10y reyolutionists nea
Havana. Reports received here fror
/ Camaeucy are that conditions ar
growing worse 20 the hitherto quie
provlnce of Puerto Principe The n
surgents there are now taking horse
| and pluuderiug.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-25
FIFTEENTH
i. 5. CAVALRY
Passed Through Bennington
This Morning.
700 MEN AND HORSES
Gave Band Concert From Putnam
House Verandah-0fficers
Entertained.
700 MEN AND HORSES

The 10Th U. S. cavalry that is on its
return from Grotna, Pa. 10 Fort Ethan
Allen and which last night encamped
at Hoosick passed through here this
morning for SALISBURY where the reg.
iment will encamp tonight. The morn
Ing was chilly and the troopers felt II
very much as but few OF them we're
prepared for the change that has come
in the last three Gays. The men and
horses were In good condition and all
that we're interviewed expressed much
pleasure with the trip they had had
but were glad TO be on their way back
to camp which they expect to reach by
Saturday.
The advance guard reached here
about s:ij O'Clock and the regiment
was nearly two hours In passing
through the village. The streets we're
filed with people many OF whom had
never seen a live soldier before.
Many OF the houses and business
places in the village. we're decorated
with the national colors and the open
ing OF the village schools was delayed
an hour in order that the pupils might
see the troopers. Some OF the mills
also let the operatives out for an hour.
The route selected this morning was
through one of the mos; historical
sections OF Vermont. The command
passed by the battle monument, the old
cemetery in which are buried 300 Hes
SLAMS who we're killed or died after
the battle Of Bennington as well as
couple hundred English and Ameri-
cans who fought in the revolution,
the site on which stood the old cata.
mount tavern the old church, Oldest in
the state, and other like places and
past the Vermont Soldiers home where
the inmates gave them a very cordial
welcome The men spoke very highly
Of the way they we're received both
when they went out and on their re-
turn. Quite number of people went
out to the camp last night.
Following the parade, the officers,
10 in number, we're entertained at
lunch at the Bennington club and the
band gave a concert at the Putnam
| house
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-25
TORTURED DAY
AND NIGHT
Rheumatism Crazes the Mind
An Internal Blood Treatment Called Urlc-O Is
Widely Recommended to Cure 1t.

Every sufferer from Rheumatism
who wants to be rid of the sleepless
nights, the nerve binding, muscle
twisting hours :of pain should get at
once bottle OF Uric o, the marvellous
specific for the cure of Rheumatism.
1t matters little how long one has suf-
fered from the trouble nor how intense
the suffering. Uric-O will cure 1t. 1t
cures by its direct action upon the
blood. muscles and kidneys; it neutra'
Lies the rheumatic acid poison and
drives it from the system. Druggists
and physicians everywhere are recon-
mending Uric-O because they know at
last arem ady has been prepared that
cures Rheumatism aud cures it to stay
cured. 1t has stood all kinds OF tests
and has never been found wanting.
Uric-O is cure for rheumatism and
rheumatism only. Mr. b. A. Quinlan
is the agent for Uric 0 in Bennington
and he would oe glad to meet all sui
ers of the disease and explain the &C
tion of Uric-O upon all forms OF kheu
matism. The Smith Drug Co OF SYRIA
cuse. N. Y, are the makers of Uric-O
and will be glad to send any rheuma
tic sample of this marvellous SPECIFIC
upon request, They sometimes SEND
full sized bottle to people sending FOL
| SAMPLES.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-25
THEY PLAY
"TAMMANY"
Democrats at Buffalo Choos-
ing a Candidate.
MURPHY SAYS HEARST
Lewis Nixon Presides at treat
Democratic Convention as
Temporary Chairman.

BUFFALO. y. " Sept. -. - The
Democratic state convention was call
cd TO order In Convention hall here ut
noon. The big auditorium. which seats
1900 persons. IL deliberately decorated.
II Is situated IN Virginia street ~ the
heart OF the residence section OF the
city and more than a mile and n quar-
ter from the lroquos hotel, where all
the political headquarters are estah'
ilshod.
Lewis Nixon Of New York was
chosen by the state committee ns TEN
porary chairman Of the convention. lie
is n delegate from the district Of
Charles r. Murphy, the Tammany lead.
er.
The various candidates who are on
the scene aud the representatives oil
those who are not here have marshaied
their forces about them and are pre-
pared for what Is expected as he the
llvellest and most Interesting conyen'
ton the Democratic party has ever
held In this state. The party leaders
were stlll trying 10 fnthom the strength
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-09-25
They Want But Often Find 1t Mighty Easy Get Things They Don't Wan
ASSAULT AT VERGENNES
Elsht.Y,sr.Old Girl Seized By Timothy Dug
an Latter Arrested.


vergennes, Sept, %. After escaping
from Ernest Vanderhooi, who, armed
with revolver, made him release
child whom he had assaulted, Timothy
'Dugan was arrested tonight and plac'
Ia JAIL Tie Is charged with ielonious
assault aud will be given a hearing.
Dugan, Il Is charged, seized the
eight year old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Lewis Flrky near the railway station
as she was returning home after attend
ing yespers at the Methodist church.
lie IS said 10 have dragged the child
for some distance away from the side
of the road, and was seen by the son
OF Vanderhoo' who notified his father
and told the chlld's sister. The latter
Informed the two young men who we're
returning home from the station and
who at once pursued Dugan.
They soon came up with the mau who
caught up the little girl and ran almost
into the arms OF Vanderhooi, who was
coming TO her rescue. Vanderhoof
pointed his revolver at Dugan who
dropped the child and was allowed TO
escape. lie was lettering near the
falls when taken into custody.
The child apparently was not Injured
although her clothing was torn consid'
erably during her struggle TO escape
Dugan is about 40 years old and q
wldower. lie is native OF this place
aud has been employed as a laborer