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Men average f0ur rect Six, ana
Women About Four Feet In Height
Without Religion. Go Naked and
have Peculiar Customs.
London town is very much interest
ed In six small human beings who
have recently arrived from Africa.
Colonel Harrison, an officer In the
British Army, has brought with him
from the Ituri forests Of the Belgium
Congos half dozen pygmies.
Colonel Harrison went last year
into the Ituri forest, also known as
Stanley forest, hoping to capture one
or more okapis. This part Of his ex-
pedition was a failure. On the other
hand, he succeeded In living four
months amid the pygmies and per.
suaded four men and two women Of
the tribe to accompany him to
Europe.
The long Journey has been accomp.
| lished by the six dwarfs in the face
| of a thousand difficulties. Colonel
Harrison and his proteges were de-
tanned at Khartoum and later at Cairo
for several weeks, certain English
philanthropic societies having earnest
ly opposed their expatriation. The ex-
plorer was obliged to prove to the
British Government that the dwarfs
were with him voluntarily.
The six pygmies were of course duly
measured by the English anthropolo-
gists on their arrival in London. Their
mean height was 4 feet 6 inches for
men and feet inch for women.
The Congo Pygmies are very strong
and also brave without being gener-
ally aggressive, although Colonel Har-
rison reports that last winter, during
his stay in the forest of Ituri, party
Of pygmies attacked a Belgian cara
van, killing seventeen carriers and
plundering the goods. They are no
mads, having neither fields nor houses,
and live only on game and wild fruits.
Their household utensils are limited
to q few earthen saucepans, in which
they cook game without taking the
| trouble to skin it. They eat the skin
as well as the meat, even breaking the
bones with their teeth.
Are Sons of Nature.
They walk about completely un-
clothed. Only among the tribes that
live on the confines of the forest and
have relations with the negroes Of
greater stature, do the women wear a
girdle Of leaves.
Both the men and women shave the
head partially; some cut straight paths
across their woody hair; others dress
it with birds feathers or squirrel
tails.
They have absolutely no religious IN.
stincts and believe in neither God nor
devil. They generally practice polyg-
amy. AS with the Chinese, the birth
of a girl is regarded as a calamity.
Strangely enough, the young mothers
sometimes steal the newborn children
of the neighboring tribes of normal
stature, leaving their own babes in
exchange.
Last of a Great Race.
"The Pygmies do not live to a
great age" said Col. Harrison. Life
is hard in the somber Congo forests
nature is a pitiless task-master to this
remnant Of the race that once peopled
the greater part of Africa. The rain
that falls in torrents for eight months
transforms the ground into a marsh
1t may be added that the pygmies
are remarkably intelligent, that they
appear to have the gift of language to
an incredible degree, that they excel
in the art of extracting iron from the
ore, Of forging it, and of making arrow
heads of 1t without other tools thar
round stones.
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people of means and built the great
paper mills of Rumford Falls.
The Falls at this point are ten feet
higher than those of Niagara and, as
has been said, develop a magnificent
amount of power. Mr.. Chisholm cer-
tainly made no miscalculation when
he selected this place as a spot es-
pecially adapted for the purposes OF
paper-making.
The city contains splendid hotels,
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OLD MAINE HOW YOUNG.
(Confianed from Preceding Pass. }

I'm mind in almost every instance. re-
lying upon the "back-hauI" for their
profit.
The farmers as we'll as the paper
mill workers and others in moderate
circumstances are intelligent, thrifty
people; many Of them owning and
occupying their homes which are mod
els of their kind. At Rumford Falls,
above referred to, almost an ideal con-
dition exists, according to a writer
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ly Subscription price 20 cents) telling
you how TO make your machine play
better. how to oil it, bow to make
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pointers free. We also exchange
genuine Edison monographs for old
talking machines.
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Your Phonograph Is more than you
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! have, of course, often heard the
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have tried the Standard Edison
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1received the Edison PhonoRraph I
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good to hear such good music and
song after a hard days work is ended.
think we should all thank Mr.. Edison
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AFRICAN PYGMIES.
LONDON LNSPECTS SIX SMALL
LNDIVLDUALS FROM THE CON-
GO COUNTRY.

Men Average Four Feet Six, and
Women About Four Feet in Height
Without Religion, Go Naked and
have Peculiar Customs.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
T. COLEMAN DUPONT COMES HOME.
Effort TO be Made TO Stralghten out Delaware
Situation Before the Convention Sept. 5ih.

Effort to be Made to Stralghten out Delaware
Situation Before the Convention Sept 5th.
The Republican political situation in
Delaware took an important turn Sat
urday when Gen. T. Coleman Dupont,
the principal advisor of the Regular
Republicans, returned from his trip to
Europe. He went abroad with his
family June ~, the day after the caucus
selection of his cousin, Col Henry A.
Dupont, as United States Senator, and
intended to remain in Europe until
September 1. The muddled condition
of political affairs, it is said, caused
him to change his plans. AS a result
of the arrival of the General it is ex-
pected there will be important de-
velopments this week. 1t is believed
that he will make an endeavor to
straighten out the tangle between
Addicks and his followers and
the combination effected between Sena-
tor Alice and ex-senator Ball. 1t is
said to be probable that the harmony
State convention arranged by Alice
and Ball, to be held at Dover Septem-
Der 8, which Addicks stoutly repudiates,
may be affected.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08

The almost unanimous expression
for harmony at the meeting of the
Kent County Union Republicans at
Dover yesterday is encouraging. De-
spite all counter influences to the
contrary, the harmony plan adopted by
Chairman Ball and the Regulars, "
and Chairman Alice of the "Unions"
for a state convention on September
5th was adopted, the action of the two
chairmen were endorsed. Now let
Sussex and New Castle fall in line
and but one Republican party will be
the result.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
TOWNSEND.
CONTINUED FROM EIGHTH PAGE.

ing. After many attempts the ma
chimes were finally freed from the mud,
the excessive rains having made the
roads too heavy for these machines.
Those who have made careful study
of the San Jose scale which last year
threatened to destroy many of the large
orchards in this vicinity, state that
there is perceptible decline in the de-
struction by the pest. The announce
ment is hailed with much delight by
the farmers and fruit growers.
Clarence D. Stats, a well-known
citizen of this place, has, during the
past week announced himself a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
-AsSessor. Mr.. Stats is the second
=" to enter the field for the local as
4 sorship, John D. Stradley having
Become candidate for the same honor
few weeks ago. 1t is now whispered
that Henry Gill will also enter the as
sessorship fight, but rumors to that
effect could not be verified.
The Wright canning company is pre-
pairing for busy season at the two
large tomato canneries here. This COM
pany has contracted for over 400 acres
of tomatoes for the coming packing
season. Several carloads of cans have
been unloaded from cars and an sd
dition is to be built to the company't
warehouse.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
DEATH RECORD OF THE PAST WEEK
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

it is feared that this exercise caused
his death. He sat upon the front porch
of his cottage and rested for a time
and then went to dinner. He was
stricken suddenly while at the table
and died before medical attention could
be secured. His family were enter
tanning some women visitors. Mr..
Drein had been in business in Will
mington for many years, and until
few years ago was a resident of that
city. He had lately lived in Philadel-
plia, but was spending the summeril
Rehoboth with his wife and son, Will
liam. He always enjoyed the Della
ware resort and had been a regular
summer visitor. Mr.. Drein had been
in the metallic lifeboat business for
many years and the product of the
firm is known all over the world.
Scores of ocean steamships are equipped
with lifeboats and life RATS made at
the plant in Wilmington. The de-
ceased was about 50 years old and had
large circle of friends.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna

CHE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
fHE 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
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paid strictly in advance s1.O0. 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 ofwhich it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Eenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate Of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
Tor each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per linelper issue. specla
discount on all semi-snnus! and yearly adver
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
THOROUGHFARE NECK.
Large Shipments Of Pruit From FIsmIngs Land
ing-FrIendshIp NJ. e. Church Notes
Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to the Times
THoRoUGHFAcE NECK, Aug. 7:-All
last week Flemings Landing was the
scene OF great business activity with
the arrival of fruit for the steamers
frankie and Brady. To-day Monday
the steamer Brady left this wharf with
the largest load this season, including
peaches, plums, apples, and tomatoes.
Peaches sold from 25 to 80 cents per
basket.
Services were held at Friendship M.
E. Church Sunday morning by the
pastor, Rev. Albert Chandler, who
preached a most interesting sermon
from Acts, 20 chapter, 3rd verse.
PersOnas:-Mr and Mrs. Thomas
Jones are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong and little daughter Marion,
and Mrs. Wallace of Chester, Pa
Miss Belle Banks of Wilmington is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alice Coming at
Fleming Landing.-M and Mrs.
William Thesing and five children of
Philadelphia, spent last week with
their aunt, Mrs. Anna Gibbons, Fiem-
ings Landing Miss Katie Keiser
spent Tuesday in Philadelphia. Mrs.
Alice Coming of Flemings spent sew
eral days of last week in Wilmington.
Mr.. Frank Mccall of Philadelphia,
is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Anna Glib
bons.-Miss Anna FARRELL of Smyrna is
spending her vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley FARRELL near
Taylors' Bridge. Mr.. Walter Douo.
van and father, Mr.. George r. Dono-
van spent Sunday at Camden Camp
Mrs. Thomas Wrench of Flemings
Landing and sister, Mrs. Howell Of
Virginia spent several days of las
week in Philadelphia. Miss Sadi,
Sullivan of Wilmington, is visiting
Mrs. Josephine David, near Taylors
Bridge. Mr.. Clarence Mccall o
Philadelphia, is visiting MIR. William
Pleasanton at Flemin gs Landing.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
WARNING

If you have kidney and bladder
trouble and do not use Foley's Kid
ney Cure, you will have only yourself
to blame for results, as it positively
cures all forms of kidney and bladder
diseases. Sold by Benton n. Weldon,
Smyrna, w. r. Keys, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
F MS!

No. Farm, I65 acres, 40 clear
land, and good land, a good 10
room house, fair barns. This
property is in a good neighbor-
hood and will make a nice home.
Will take 900 cash, balance
can remain on mortgage.
Price, $1,000.
No. 2-Farm, I47 acres, 100 acres
clear land, 800 peach trees, other
fruits for family use. Good house
and farm buildings Will sell at
a bargain. Price, S2,75o.
No. 3-Farm, $50 acres, 90 acres
clear. Good house and barn,
good location. 1000 peach trees,
800 pear trees, 200 plum trees,
1000 grape vines, 100 early
apple trees. Purchaser can have
one half crops. Price, S2,75o.
No. 4-Farm, ia acres all clear
land, good 8 room house, fair
farm buildings, good location,
one-half mile from railroad sta
ton, mill, church, store and
school. Price, 81, 900.
No. 5-Farm, III acres fine land,
good 9 room house and good farm
buildings, 500 peach trees, 200
plum trees, apple and cherry trees,
one half of all crops.
Price, So, 900.
No. 6-Farm, I59 acres, no clear,
8 room house, fairly good farm
buildings, 600 peach trees 3 years
old. This farm is 5 miles from
railroad, will sell for,
Price, $500.
No. Farm, 48 acres, all clear
land, good 5 room house will sell
quick for 81, 700.
No. 8-Farm, AZ acres all clear
land, two and one-half miles from
Kenton, good house and barn.
Price, 81, $50.
No. 9-Farm, 100 acres, I4o
clear, good 9 room house, good
farm buildings, 500 peach trees,
400 plum trees, Pears, apples and
grapes. Price, 81, 500.
No. Io-Farm, 95 acres, so clear,
balance woods, all high land, new
5 room house, stable for 4 horses,
good fences. Will sell this farm at
bargain. Price, s., 900.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08

uFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
stiGnal Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1906-08-08
Constitutional Amendment

An Act proposing an amendment to Section
of Article V, of the Constitution of this State by
striking out of said Section all thereof which re-
quires the payment of money as a qualification
Be It enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the State of Delaware in General
Assembly met two thirds of all the members
elected TO each House agreeing herein):
SECTION l. That Section Of Article V of the
Constitution of this State, be and the same is
hereby amended by striking out of said Section
the following words "and each voter shall, at
the time of his registration, pay registration fee
Of one dollar: for the use of the County where
Passed at Dover, the twenty-first day of March,
A. d. 1905.
ISAAC T. PARKER,
President of the Senate.
WIN. ID, DENNEY,
Speaker of the House.
Approved this the thirtiety day of March, A. D.
1906
PRESTON LEA,
Governor.
l. Joseph l.. Cahall Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Senate Bil No. 16. entitled "An Act proposing an
amendment TO Section of Article " of the Con-
sttution of this State by striking out of said Sec
ton all thereof which requires the payment of
money as qnalihcauon 70 Kegister. as the
fee of the Secretary of State, and approved by
the Governor, March thirIieth A. d. 1905, which
said bill proposing such amendmen to the Con-
stitution of this State is publ ished in accordance
with the requirements of the Constitution of the
State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF have
hereuntO set my hand and Of
fetal SEAL at Dover this
SEAL twenty-fifth day of July, in the
year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and six.
JOS L. CAHALL,
Secretary Of State.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
County Roads.

One of the most important Ques-
tions to the people of Lawrence
county Is the public roads. They
have been getting worse for five
years. This is from the fact that
the people rebelled against the old
system Of work and the revenue has
been insufficient to keep the roads
in repair, as | understand the levy
for road purposes has been laid up
TO the constitutional limit, except,
however, the poll tax has been re-
duced from sl.5O TO $l.OO. learn tina
the present Court has gone back to
the old system of appointing road
overseers for each road as hereto
fore, and that the road hands will
be required TO work on the county
roads.
am very much opposed to The
system Of working out the roads with
hands. The burden often falls on
the wrong man. There are lots Of
poor men who are required TO work
under that law who have neither
horse, COW or pig. The wealth Of
the county should make and keep
up the roads, but at present the
question is, will we stand by our
County Court and obey the law Of
the land by going out and working
on the road until the law can be
changed, or will we disregard our
Court and refuse to obey the law,
and allow our county roads TO get
so they can't be used? What will
he the worst, to have no roads OF
work few days. As much rs /
dislike it | would choose the latter
and advise everybody else to do
the snms. Our neighbor county of
Wayne tried TO keep up her roads
by taxation and no work She has
been compelled to go back to the
work system.
N conclusion say let us stand by
our Court and the law OF our State.
If the Court don't do US right we
can turn It out at the next election
and send a Representative to make
better laws. J. f. II.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
Local Option and Shipping.

AS the late Legislature has pro
hibited by law the shipping of l:qnor
into local option districts decision
in the United States District Court In
Kansas City in regard to the power
of a State to enforce local option is
particularly interesting.
1t has for some time been a
practice to circumyent the law in
local option States or counties by
the shipment of such packages. Re
Gently Mississippi enacted a law pro-
hibiting the sale of whisky, which
imposes a heavy fine for such acts
The American Express Company hay-
ing refused TO transport packages Of
whisky to that State, local distill-
ing company of Kansas City appAe1
to the District Court and sued ont
an injunction against the company
to compel it 20 make such shipments
when offered Upon a hearing. Cir
cuit Judge McPherscn refused 10
grant it, saving that If he were "a
do so 1t wonld result in 300 exp0sa
agents being thrown into prison. AS
the matter affects a very large inter
est engaged in such commerce, It Is
regRrded as quite certain that the
case will be carried to the Supreme
Court