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The Washington herald., 1907-12-06
MIR MCCONNELL DISCOVERS VITAL.
POWER CAN BE INCREASED.

After two years study and experiment
Mr- Mcconnell proves that vital power
can be increased by any person until
chronic weakness Is cured and life length
ened- He fnds It 10 be a science as exact
as physics. that every person may learn
10 control this power which makes life
or too little causing death.
All who have not investigated think
this too good 70 be true. and all who
have studied the scientific basis. say Nj.
Mcconnell proves It 20 be self-evideut.
Those interested in hearing Mr.. McCon-
nell explain these discoveries Of such
worldwide importance. can hear a lee
tUre BY going 70 Rev. 3. =. Truitts, SIS
Fourth ST Sc. Friday night. Or TO Mrs.
Rainey's residence. Dupont circle. on
Saturday evening at S O'Clock.
Lectures explaining the laws Of vital
Increase are given daily al the Life Elec-
tricity Institute. 1ll6 F ST. nv. Phone
Main 6S19. or mailed 10 any address out
OF the city Literature and prices can
be had on application.
II a man can regulate the amount OF
his vital power IL means a new era 10
the world When prominent people IN
vestigate it and report il is scientifically
true. Il becomes worthy Of any ones in
vestigation. Mr.. McCOnners past work
as a leader in the broader development
OF town life among the Southern states
is a guarantee Of an earnest and deep
purpose in his present investigations.
which promises an early end TO the races
long fight with chronic disease and early
death
The Washington herald., 1907-12-06
WouId ReorganiEe Academy Bnnd.

Senator GaIlinger yesterday introduced a
bill providing for the reorganization and
enlistment Of the Naval Academy Band.
stationed at Annapolis.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-06
SEESG.O.P.M DANGER
John II. Stewart Says Men
Are Larger Than Party.
OLD PRINCIPLES ARE URGED

Declares That RoOseveIt's Enemies
May Nominate Him-PoIi shows
at Dinner Given by Members of
District League Republican Clubs.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-06

lighting FOR his lie 70 resist the poison
and this produces more power for an
hour or so. and then one sinks lower
than ever. Il is good fo- an acute
emergency. but is an injury in all cases
II used regularly.
There IL no principle in medical treat
ment 20 systematically increase the
vital power. All III health comes from
too low vitality. The constant use Of
medicines makes every invalid worse.
IL cannot have any other effect
II Wen man were TO take medicines
for a year he would become a chronic
invalid. II is a scientific impOsslbuity To-
cure chrome weakness by medicines. all
Of which gradually weaken one. II medi-
cal science had any way 20 increase the
vital power there would be no chronic
diseases known.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-06
ANTI-TAFT FACTION
PREFERS CHICAGO

Continued from Page One.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
SITUATION CLEARING UP
IN DEADLY ANTHRAX CASES
FEWER CASES REPORTED AND MUCH FEAR
ED EPIDEMIC SEEMS TO BE SUBSIDlNG.
Dr.. Frank Gsrduer Our Local Vete marian and
Representative Ofthe State Board of Agrl-
culture Urges Thorough InuSculatlOn.

The anthrax cases which broke out
IN this vicinity two weeks ago and for
time bordered upon an epidemic, are
now subsiding and fewer cases are re-
ported. This encouraging news was
revealed in an interview with DR..
Frank Gardner, our local veterinarian
and official representative of the State
Board of Agriculture. There have
been only three additional cases the
past week and these are on the
farm of George Gooden. While the
outlook is most encouraging for the
surrounding and stamping out of the
fatal disease, DIR. Gardner would urge
upon all owners of stock to place every
safe guard possible by inoculating
their cattle. Many farmers have done
this but there are others who have not
and 1t may be that cases will break out
atresh In least unexpected quarters.
Most of the cases, it is understood. are
IN the vicinity of Leipsie. The report
that number of new cases have broken
out in the vicinity of Kenton is untrue,
says DIR. Gardner. There have beer
only three cases to break out, two OF
the farm of William Barrett a coloreC
man and one on the farm of James
Pratt. The other deaths OF the neigh
bOrh0Od were from various causes anC
not from anthrax. Some weeks ag,
Benjamin Blddle did lose COW or tw,
but this is an old case that has beel
newly reported. There is no apparen
danger of an epidemic in that vicinit,
as reported in the Wilmington papers
DIR. Gardner looks upon the situatiol
as most encouraging and thinks the
disease will be entirely stamped out il
little while if farmers will use th
necessary precaution by innoculatin
their cattle and reporting all suspicion
cases. The State Board is ready t
lend every assistance to thorough
stamp out the deadly disease in Delt
ware.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
LEVY COURT ORDERS MARSH
ROAD BROADWAY'S RAISED
HALF MILE STRETCH WILL BE ELEVATED
EIGHTEEN INCHES ABOVE TIDE WATER
The Woodland Beach Road Was Also In
spected But Nothing Definite was Reach
ed.-NOthing Will Be Done This Spring.

The Levy Court of Kent County
under the direction of John T. Hudson
levy court commissioner from this dis
trict, met in Smyrna Thursday last for
the purpose of taking another visit to
the marsh roads on Bombay Hook
Island. The commissioners went
direct to William Broadway's where
they particularly investigated the road
in front of his farm. Fully half mile
of this road has been submerged in
water and the Court decided to save
this public thOrOughfare from further
destruction by ordering it raised
eighteen inches higher above the tide
water line. This road is much used
especially during the school season
when children are obliged to walk this
road in going to and from school. The
improvement will cost something over
$5OO.O0. After leaving Broadway's the
Levy Court Commissioners made
another inspection of the Woodland
Beach Road. There seems 80 be much
difference of opinion as to what
course to take on this marsh road. A
considerable number, perhaps &
majority are in favor of abandoning the
road. One thing is almost certain
there will be nothing done to it this
year. Next spring if the count!
finances are in good shape there ma,
be some patch work done but from
present indications the present Lev.
Court will not spend more of tn
county's money in permanent repai
work. Residents of Bombay Hoo
Island and patrons of Woodlan,
Beach see no reason why the count
should not keep the road in repair
They pay taxes and feel that they ar
entitled to full consideration.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
ENGINEERS MAKE ANOTHER
INSPECTION OF D, &C. CANAL
MAJOR FLAGLER AND CONGRESSMEN BUR-
TON AND MOORE GO OVER ENTIRE ROUTE.
More Enthusiastic About Making 1t a Big
Ship Canal Than Ever and Find COndi'
tiOns Better Than Anticipated.

Major G. A. F. Flsgler, United
States engineer in charge of the local
district, Saturday returned from an
extended trip he had made along the
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal. He
was accompanied by Congressman J.
Hampton Moore, of Pennsylvania,
and Congressman Hiram R. Burton,
of this State. The men travelled in
the steam yacht adele which was
recently purchased by Major Flagler
for the express purpose of using 1t for
such trips. The yacht was formerly
owned by Colonel MOxham. The i'm
provement of inland waterways and
the development of canals have recent.
ly become matters of government in
vestigation. This has been brought
about by the congested condition Of
the railroads, the inability of which
to handle all the material consigned to
them has resulted in much trouble and
financial loss to the business interests
of the country. 1t was with the idea of
inspecting the Delaware and Chesa-
peake canal the party made the trip
which was completed Saturday. The
men went along the canal to the Elk
river, thence to Havre de Grace.
Every condition was noted and the
possibilities of enlarging and imprOv-
ing the waterway was carefully con
sidered. The canal was found to be
in better condition than was expected .
The party secured considerable data
for presentation to the next Congress
when the question of an inland water
way from New England to the Gulf
of Mexico will come up for considera-
tion. The Inland Waterway Commits
sion of which General Felix Angus of
Baltimore is chairman and of which
Major Flagler is a member, has es-
pecially in view the subject of making
the Delaware and Chesapeake canal an
open waterway. Major Flagler is
much interested in this route. The
report of the commission, of which be
is a member, regarding the advisable.
ity of the government taking over the
canal and enlarging it sufficiently tc
accommodate the largest battleshiE
will be taken up by the next Congress
and the commission will no doubt
advocate its adoption. Major Flaglel
has charge of the improvements in thu
rivers and bay below Philadelphia ant
he is especially anxious to have th,
canal improved.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
RECALLS SMYRNA FIFTY YEARS AGO
Old Sea Captain Visits Smyrna TO Find Many
Familiar Faces Missing Whom he Knew.

Captain John B. Richards of Phila-
delphia is visiting Smyrna, guest of
Capt. Josh Davis, renewing old ac-
quaintances. Capt. Richards was a
resident of Smyrna fifty years before
the days of the railroad and ran sailing
vessels for Governor Temple, George
W. Cummins and 2. and e. Spruance
In those days large quantities of grain
were shipped from this vicinity and
the Eastern shore of Maryland by
water and Smyrna was one of the
most important shipping points in
central Delaware. Smyrna prOspered
in those days more than any town
south of Wilmington and those whose
memory can go back say that our
streets were literally lined with long
strings of wagons ladened with grain
waiting their turn to be unlosded on
to the vessels. Capt. Richards likes
to recall those days but secs very few
familiar faces now that were promi
nent in Smyrna at that time. Though
nearly IS years of age Capt. Richards
still follows the water.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
TOO ROUGH TO LAND AT WOODLAND
Smyrna Outing Party Of Seven Couples Have
Novel Experience on Capt. Burris' Boat
Friday Evening. Stopped at Flemings.

A jolly party of seven couples
chartered Capt. Burris' auxialliary
sloop Friday for an outing to Wood
land Beach, the intention of the party
being to get supper at the Woodland
Beach Hotel and to spend the evening
at-dancing. They left Smyrna Land
ing in the middle OF the afternoon and
after reeching the bay raised the sail
and started toward Woodland. They
had hardly crossed the sand bar before
it was found that the voyage would be
too rough and Capt. Burris taking the
necessary precaution refused to pro-
ceed further. The sea was unusually
rough with prospect of keeping up
during the night. DISAPPOINTED and
perplexed the party re-entered the
creek and came up to Flemings Land
where they landed. With no provi-
sions with them and no prospect oi
getting a fish and crab supper al
Woodland, they turned into Pleasan.
toms store at Fleming's and literally
bought him out of cakes. canned
goods, etc. From Conning's they pro
cured several loaves of bread, some
milk and eggs and returned to the
boat where they boiled the eggs OF
Capt. Burris' gasoline stove, mad,
coffee and sandwiches and sat dowI
to as enjoyable arepast as the exigencie
of the occasion would afford. The,
returned to Smyrna shortly after tel
O'Clock. The party was chaperoned by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Slaughter Nal
colin aud included: Miss Sue Mitchell
Miss Lena Foster, Wilmington; Mis-
Edith Kirkbride, Philadelphia; Mis-
Margaret Green, Dover; Miss Lillian
Speakman, Miss Mary HAZEL; Mr
Edward Beck, Washington, D. G.
Mr.. Oswold Denney, Philadelphia
Messrs, Charles Williams and Rolan
Carr, Wilmington; Messrs. Home
Hudson and Howard r. Jones'
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
UsHRRs UNION ON FINE FISHING TRIP
Charter Capt. Burris' Auxiliary SlOOp and
Spend Full Day Yesterday out on the Bay.

Charter Capt. Burris' Auxiliary SlOOp and
Spend Full Day Yesterday out on the Bay.
The Ushers Union of Asbury M. E.
Church, that useful and worthy organ
ization that has been such a help to
the society, took an outing yesterday
on the Delaware Bay that proved
delightful from early morn until late
at night. The party got off in the
midst of a driving rain storm but thi.
did not interfere very long for soon the
clouds broke away and an ideal day
followed. The Union which was
purely a stag party took along with
them plenty of good provisions
which they ate on the boat.
Capt. Burris' fine auxiliary sloop was
chartered for the occasion and after a
delightful sail down the bay the boat
anchored off Woodland where a num-
Der tried their luck at angling trout.
Not having much luck there, they
sailed over to the Jersey shore and
again indulged in the sport. Alto
gether about fifty trout vera caught,
the high man being Andrew Cole who
pulled in II. Alfred Tilghman was
next highest with z, and James R.
Sudler next with six. In the afternoon
some of the party left the boat and
rowed over to Woodland. The return
was made under most delightful cir
cumstances and some good singing
was INDUCED in. Those who partici-
pated were: J. Frank Webb, Alfred
Tilghman, Edward T. Porter, Ralph
Jefferson, A. D. Cole, W. c. Nc
Dowell, j. Offley Winford, Frank P.
McCawley, James R. Sudler, Elmer
NJ. Webb, W. S. Diehl, Thomas S.
Start, Gardner W. Beckett and Edgar
Wright, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY N. E. CHURCH
Rev. E. N. CantweII of cOrdov', Md, Will
Occupy the Pulpit Both Morning and Evening.


Occupy the Pulpit Both Morning and Evening.
Rev. E. N. Cantwell, of Cordova,
Md, will occupy the pulpit of Asbury.
NJ. E. Churcn next Sunday both morn
ing and evening. Rev. DIR. Watt,
pastor, is still at Wernersville, Pa
spending a delightful vacation and
reports come that he is receiving
much benefit from it. The pulpit last
Sunday morning was occupied by
Presiding Elder Koons who preached
a strong sermon. The evening services
were in cha. -e of the Smyrna w. G.
T. u, Mrs. Kate E. Smithers, presi-
dent. An interesting program was
given following a happy song service.
Mrs. Smithers in an interesting re-
view told of the object of the W. G.
7. U. and what they were doing as an
organization in Delaware in agitating
the temperance movement. She was
followed by Mrs. Edward T. Porter
who told what other States were doing.
There was a solo LEAD Thou Me" by
Mr.. L. M. Price, after which two
more interesting papers were read,
one by Miss Annie W. Sutton and the
other by Miss Anna HazelI Little
Willie Jacobs recited a piece, ''The
Kind of Man Want to Be-" There
was much food for thought in the
whole program and appropriate a
this time when all good citizens ar,
interested in the great Local Option
campaign now being waged in Della
| ware.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
SMYRNA FOX CLUB HOLD MOONLIGHT HUNT
Get Up Two Foxes 10 Spruance's Woods
ThOrOughfare Neck, Monday Night.


The Smyrna Fox Club, John c.
Blizzard proprietor, is still an active
organization despite the hot summer
weather. Monday evening President
Blizzard with small party went out
for a moonlight hunt taking with them
a pack of a dozen hounds representing
the various kennels in this vicinity.
First they went to Gardner's Woods
in Thoroughfare Neck and for time
it looked as though there would be no
sport. Later when they struck Spru-
ance's Woods the dogs jumped two
foxes and the woods fairly reverber-
ated with the hounds in close trail
The sport was kept up until midnight
when the dogs were called off. Presi-
dent Blizzard was much interested in
his favorite ''Blue Dog" He said he
recently purchased a book of Jew
music for it and so thoroughly did il
master the notes and difficult musical
terms on Monday night that it came
back to him after a few more leaves
that it might swell the chorus of the
woods. "Blue Dog" is a fine hunter
and always in evidence.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
TILLmAN TO SPEAK IN DELAWARE.
Will Make the Address on Farmers Day, Aug
uSt rs, at Braudywlne Springs Park.

Will Make the Address on Farmers Day, Aug
uSt rs, at Braudywlne Springs Park.
The Hon. Benjamin Tillman, United
States Senator from South Carolina,
will address farmers at Brandywine
Springs Park on Farmers Day, Aug,
90, and his world. wide reputation will
no doubt attract thousands of persons
to the park. The Senator will use q
characteristic subject Race
Problem From a Southern Point Of
View" While in Wilmington efforts
will be made to have the distinguished
Senator remain for few hours as the
guest of the Democratic League, aBd
the lecture bureau with which he is
identified has been communicated with
in regard to the Senator's wishes in
this respect. Efforts have been made
by Democrats for several years to have
the Senator visit Wilmington but his
lecture engagements made this i'm
possible.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
"BRIcKsTORE" CLOSED TO cRABBER S.
A. O. Cummius owner, aud N. F. Slaughter
tensut, Stop Parties Prom Using Place.

tenant, Stop Parties Prom Using Place.
Brickstore Landing which for many
years has been an open and free place
for grabbing parties is no longer ac-
cessibIe to the public. Last Thursday
Mr.. Slaughter put up a fence and
posted notices which now shuts out
the public from continuing to use this
fayorite resort. This action was
caused by prOmiscuous parties using
the grounds to the annoyance of both
owner and tenant. The shutting off
of Brickstore will be great disappoint :
ment to many. Not knowing the new
ruling a party of Smyrna and Kenton
folks went down Friday afternoon to
spend a few hours in picnic style
After arriving there and seeing the
place was closed to the public, one OF
the party who did not want TO be
cheated out of the afternoons sport,
looked up Mr.. Slaughter and gained
his permission to use the old wharf
The party caught between two anG
three bushels of crabs AT the twilight
hour a basket lunch and ice cream was
served. Those in the party were DR.
and Mrs. r. F. COrley, Dover; Miss
Bertha Bailey. Miss Elizabeth Cooper
and Miss Susie Artkurs, Kenton; Mis-
Bertha Smithers and Miss Edith Beck
of Smyrna; DR.. Cabeen and Mr.. Fred
Cabeen of Gainesville, Ill; Dr. r. H
Clifton and Mr.. Charles J, Sudler Of
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION
Will Picnic This Year on the Steamer John P.
Wilson 10 Trip to Philadelphia, August 9th

Will Picnic This Year on the Steamer John P.
Wilson ln Trip to Philadelphia, August 9th
Children of Thoroughfare Neck are
looking forward to the Excursion of
Friendship M. E. Sunday School
which will be held Tuesday August %.
The committee of arrangements COM
posed of Rev. Albert Chandler, John
A. Latta, Abram Stats, Harry Wood
keeper, Thomas Jones and J. D. Rey-
nolds have chartered the Steamer John
P. Wilson for Tuesday, August 9th
when they will give an excursion to
Philadelphia. The boat will leave
Flemings Landing wharf at a. m,
sharp and returning leave Philadelphia
at 8 p. m. giving full day at Philadel-
phia. An opportunity will be given
the excursionists to visit the ZoolOgi-
cal Gardens and other points of inter-
est. Round trip tickets will be sold
for 70 cents. Tickets for sale by the
committee.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
SMYRNA GRANGE STILL GROWING.
Have Been Holding iEhtfuI SOclals Durlog
the Summer Months But wiz Soon Re-
sumo Its Business Meetings in Hall.

the Summer Months But VIII Soon Re-
sumo Its Business Meetings in Hall.
During the summer months Smyr.
ma Grange has been deviating from
the formal meetings in Odd Fellows
Hall and holding it's monthly "Socials"
at the homes of the Patrons. Saturday
evening the Changers assembled in
full force at the spacious home Of Mr.
and Mrs. II. w. Blendt and a royal
good time followed. The Literary
Committee had prepared a musical
program and Judging from the repeated
encores it was greatly enjoyed. Tho
first number was piano selection by
H. W. Blendt, Mandolin solo with
guitar accomp. by Messrs Jefferson
and Massey. Vocal solo, Miss Ada
Dresher; Tenor Solo, Joseph G. Rob
iusOn; Personal Hits, W. T. Massey
with banjo accOmp. Quartette, Messrs.
FOrds and Lattas; Violin Solo, II W,
Blendt; ''Love Me and The World is
Mine, Miss Eva Rose, of Philadelphia
"HellO Bill" by J.A. Latta; Poor
John by J. E. Latta. Closing Orchestra
and full chorus, I'm the Sweet Bye" and
Bye. Following this the Social Com
mittee took charge and served ice
cream cake, banan as and coffee Next
Saturday night lawn party has been
arranged for at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph G. Robinson to which all
Changers are cordially invited. This
closes the summer socials, as Saturday
evening, August 81st, the regular
meeting will be held in the Hall and a
full attendance is desired. Thursday
of this week is Changers Day at Re-
hoboth and it is expected a great many
will enjoy the outing afforded by the
excursion.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
EENTON COUPLE Welded FIFTY YEARS
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Shaw Celebrate the Ce.
casiOn Thursday Evening With Their Prlesds

KENToN, August 2O:-Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Shaw near Cheswold, cele-
brated their fftieth wedding anniver-
sary, August 10. They were welded
in England having come to this cOun-
try forty years ago. After a sumptOUs
repast the guests we're seated on the
beautiful shady lawn. Mrs. Shaw en-
tertained them by describing her we'd
ding gown, quaint tuscan straw bonnet,
crepe shawl and the wedding breakfast.
The description was highly enjoyed by
all. Among the guests invited were:
Rev. W. E. Habbard and and wife,
Mr., and Mrs. Samuel Truax, Mrs. II.
A. Howell, Miss Smithers, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. II. Walker and Master Stephen
Walker. After wishing the happy
couple many more returns of the day
the guests departed having spent very
pleasant day.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
SMYRNA CANNING HOUSES STARTING UP
Cummins Speskman the First to Make Run
on Tomatoes. Factories Start Next Week.

Much belated in comparison with
previous seasons, the tomato canning
factories will probably be in full blast
by this time next week. Cnmmins
Speakman who has recently made
some modern improvements in this
plant started on his first run of toma-
toes yesterday and is much pleased
with the prospect. Yesterday a car
10 ad of Bohemians came to Smyrna to
work in the Smyrna Landing factory.
This in dustry which is conducted
by the Torsh Packing Company OF
Baltimore will probably start up Fri
day. The J. 81. Hoffecker Canning
Company will begin next Tuesday
when it is likely the rest of the canning
houses of this vicinity will start. The
crop promises to be large and should
we have late fall, the pack will be
larger than has been the case for
many years.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
Grand Army Men Have a Birthday Party.

In honor of William T. Tucker, whO
celebrated his birthday, General W. 3.
Hancock Post No. 80 had a set out at
Stevenson's Ice Cream saloon last
evening. The Department Comman-
der and several comrades. from Dover
visited the Post and participated in The
spread.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
LElNBHRGeRS BUTCHER SHOP ROBBED.
Suspicion Pointed to Charlie Johns, COlOFeS
Who was Put Under Arrest aud Confessed.

While Harry Rawley the popular
meat cutter at Leinberger's butcher,
shop was at dinner Thursday, Charlie,
Johns the young son of Frank Johns
colored, effected back entrance and
robbed the money drawer of $500.
He had been hanging around the place
that morning and shortly after the
robbery was seen with money making
purchases. He was arrested on sns-
picion aud arraigned before Msgis-
trate Anthony and from the evidence
he was committed to Dover Jail with
out bail. On his way down he made .
full confession to Constable Boyer.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
FIued POD Rast Driving On our streets,

]. ]. Gilman proprietor of the Ches-
ter House was arraigned before Alder
man Grow yesterday end fine $500 and
costs ($7.sO) for fast driving through
our streets which be paid after some
protest.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-21
N.zt SUNDAY a lhs prssbyterI.n Church.

Next Sunday, August 25, at the Pres
byterian Church Rev. Arthur Richards
will preach on the following subjects
Morning. SHOWERS of Blessing;'
Evening, Seekers after Righteou
ness"