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Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
eOBT. p. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.

According to the Commissioner
of Corporations the Standard can
beat its competitors about a cent !
and quarter or cent and half
agallon in the production, distribu
ting and marketing of oil. 1t
seems that the great monopoly
could practically destroy its rivals
if it were willing to cut its own
profits down to modest figures
while seizing the IS per cent, or
thereabouts, of the petroleum in
dustry which is not now in its
control. 1t appears, also, that the
Standard is making much smaller
profits than it did in 1898, though
its dividends and the growth Of its
surplus are still enormous. Com
petition is not SO nearly smothered
by unfair and illegal railroad and
pipe line determinations as it was
three or four years ago. But in
stead of going to the limit in COM
peting with weaker and smaller
concerns in the oil business the
Standard has taken advantage of
its superior resources and facilities
to pile up amazing profits. The
report of the Commissioner estima-
tes the total for the "a years,
from 1882 to 1906, at $79o, 900, 900.
II is circulated that the actual in
vestment of the Company in tan
gible property may have reached
$500, 900 900, and in that case its
profits have lately run about rs
per cent a year ON the money put
into its enormous plants in various
parts of the country. The Cleve
land Leader says the Standard can
not wipe out the stains of its past.
1t must be made to keep within
the limits of the law, henceforth
in every detail of its immensly
profitable business. Its 1awbreak-
ing must be punished, as far a
possible. Its record justiies sus
..soso., ~,f - ,.,a+1,OJe
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
LETTER TO COUNCILMAN REYNOLDS.
Smyrna Del.

Dear Sir: Take a two story house
and reckon the costs with different
paints; you will be surprised. Say
the house has total of 1910 square
feet.
Divide by 300; you buy II gallons.
That's the rule; but it never comes out
so.
Buy any other paint than Devoe, you
will have to buy more, up to possibly
% gallons. Paint Devoe, and you'll
have gallon or two to return. Here
are some experiences.
n. r. Watkins, Lott, Texas, used 13
gallons on his house before; bought 13
gallons Devoe for same house and had
left.
@. B. Edwards, Of Edwards & Brou-
ghton, printers, Raleigh, N. c., used
30 gallons paste paint on his house;
bought 30 gallons Devoe for same
house and had 16 left. Go by the gal
Ions.
Yours truly
81 f. w. DEVOE & co
P. IS. The Iron Front Hardware Store
sells our paint.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

The second edition of the Cowgill
Cook Book, made famous by the cook
cry of Dover ladies, has .ust been
issued. A cook book of tested recipes
that has been in use for years by the
First Ladies Of the State Capital of
Delaware. Mailed upon receipt of 25
cents, stamps or coin. The Index
Printery, Dover, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

AS the campaign goes on, the
temperance forces are winning
strength in all parts Of the state
and have every prospect Of carry
ing ali districts overwhelmingly
for Local Option. The Anti-Li-
cense Campaign Committee is bring
ing many telling facts to bear from
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland
The practical as well as the moral
side of the question is being
brought home with deep Impression
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
warning.

If you have kidney and bladder trou-
BILE and do not use Foley's Kidney
Cure, you will have only yourself to
blame for results, as it positively cures
all form.of kidney and bladder diseases.
Benton N. Weldon, Smyrna and W..
R. Keys, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

Wouldn't it be well for Smyrna
to make a little sacrifice and inn
prove all of Main and Commerce
streets and not confne it to two
blocks? Good and permanently
improved streets are blessing and
a pride for a town.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

and no man who keeps in touch
with the facts can help know his
full duty when the polls open in
November.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
FauItIesS Bedding

Imperial edge best grade Felt. Mattress;
sectional, Regular price, $500. August
price, $3.50.
Best grade Felt Mattress; sectional.
Regular price, S12.oo. August price,
$1,000.
Good White Felt Mattress sectional.
Regular price, $1,000. August price, $S.5 so.
SPECIAL GRAY FELT MATTRESS;
sectional. Regular price, $3.50 August
price, $5.75.
Coir Hair Mattress sectional Cotton
top. Regular price, 81 90. August price,
5000.
Husk Mattress sectional; cotton top.
Regular price, S. 90. August price, 81. so.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
In the Carpet Department.

We are showing a large assortment Of
Rugs Of handsome designs, in different
grades and cOlorings, at prices that are es-
pecially interesting.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
NetiOnsl Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

For fine Job Work come to the
Smyrna Times Office
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
Bed Coverings

Including Sheets, Pillow Cases, Bolster
Cases, Crochet and Marseilles Spreads.
cotton, wool and down Comforts, Lace Bed
Sets, etc.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

CHE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
DEL. every Wednesday afternoon.
fHE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town 1t represents and the
State Of which 1t is a part II also gives the
items Of importance Of the Eastern shore of
MARYLAND.
ROBT. n. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.
I sRMS-SUBsCRnTIoN-sl.5 per annum. II
pstd strictly in advance Sl.O0. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Nf the publishers.
LOVERTISEMENTs-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
reseats, but for the outlying district Ofwhich It
is.the 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 linelper issue. specia
discOunt on all semi-annual and yearly adver
usements.
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
The SMYRNA TIMES
SnaYTM0, Del. 4,

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST IA, 1907
Fouu d by Robert D. HoHecker July 5. 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February 10, 1907
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
Dinner Sets.

Chas. Field Havi1and Dinner and Tea
Sets, 100 pieces, in dainty decorations with
burnt gold trimmings.
Reg. Price, $500 August price. $22.o 90
German China Dinner and Tea Sets, 100
pieces.
Reg. price, $4,000. August price, $I7.oo
1oo-piece Dinner and Tea Sets, in diff
ferent decorations, with stippled gold trim
mings.
Reg. price, $12.oo August price, $1,000
Reg. price, $500 August price, $1,000
Reg. price, $500 August price, S14.oo
Reg. price, $4,000 August price, $500
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14

Administer KuSS, 9 u.XI2 II. $500 $3.50
Administer Rugs, ft.x12 #. $500 22.5o
Imperial Smyrna Rugs,
9ft.xI2 ft. $500 $3.50
Imperial Smyrna Rugs,
7 it, in.xIo it, 6 in 27.oo 24.3o
Mohawk Rugs, ft.x12 #. $500 $500
Amsterdam Rugs, 9 ttxI2 ft. 1000 1900
Body Brussels Rugs, 9 #.
by II # $500 $3.50
Body Brussels Rugs, #, 5
in 10 #. in . 5000 27.oo
Tapestry Rugs, 9 #. X II #. 22.oo 1880
Tapestry Rugs, 9 #. II #. 1000 IS 90
Tapestry Rugs, g #. X IL #. 1850 1865
American Oriental Rugs,
9 #. II #. 45.oo 5000
Kasmir Rugs, 9 #. IS #. 1900 1900
Kasmir Rugs, 9 #. x ~ #. 1850 1I.25
Kashmir Rugs, 9 #. x 9 #. 900 800
Smyrna times., 1907-08-14
Cut Glass Bargains.

4-inch Olives, Renaissance pattern,
Regular price, SI,75. August price, $40
5-inch Olives, Renaissance pattern,
Regular price, $500. August price, SIPS
5-inch Olives, Star Cut pattern,
Regular price, $2.25. August price, ST so
7-inch Bowls, Renaissance pattern,
Regular price, $3.50. August price. S.. rs
6-inch Whirlwind cut pattern,
Regular price, 5000. August price, $500
Canada Cut Water Bottles.
Regular price, $3.50. August price $I.75
Water Pitchers, Star Cut,
Regular price, $3.50. August price, $500
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14

The old. new. never ending delight OF
the home is the modern sewing machine,
Of which the Singer is recognized As the
mos, perfect type. For economy, case in
running and perfection of work, use only
he Singer. L. A. Sa,terwhi,e, Agent. #
Services Of marked interest were held At
the Methodist church sunday morning At
IL. with a large crowd present. DR..
Belts, the pastor, preached an able and
helpful sermon on "Growih in Grace.
Al the close Of the service twen,y-one per-
sons who had given their names for mem
bership in the church as a result of the re-
viyal meeting, were received into full con-
nection. The total accessions from the
meeting have been nearly fifty.
DIR. Geo. B. Butler left Sunday TO at
tend the Southern Baptisi convention at
Richmond, Va. He will also visit the
Jamestown Exposition and attend the North
American Baptist convention, which meets
a, Norfolk. Va. During his absence DIR.
Butler will consult with leaders OF the de-
nomination with the view OF securing an
evangelical secretary for the Texas Wo-
mans College. MFR. and Mrs. Jno. Win
ter will be at the Texas Women's College
during the absence Of DIR. Butler.
Pioi. Y. A. Moore of the Temple High
school. has been elected to teach higher
English at the Allen Academy the coming
year. Prof. Moore is an A. Il. graduate
Of the Southwestern University OF George
town. has done two years pos, graduate
work at the University of Chicago and has
laugh, English the pas, year in the high
school at Temple. Prot Moore is a
splendid type Of Christian gentleman. and
comes most highly recommended. The
Academy authorities feel thai they have
been fortunate in securing his services.
A splendid special sessiee for the stu
dents Of Allen Academy. who attended in
body. and for the young people gencr-
ally was held by Rev. Challenner, pastor
Of the Christian church at the cour, house
SUNDAY night. The district court room
was filled to OVERLOOKING, and Rev. Chal-
lenner preached a splendid sermon on
''The Motto Of Successful Mans Life. .
Special music. with the choir assisted By a
number Of musicians with various instru-
ments. was a feature Of great interest.
There were foa additions 10 the Christian
church sunday. lnelsding one by COMES
sion a. ;h< nigh, service. and one AZ the
largely attended service a. Rock Prairie
sunday afternoon. The candidates re-
eeived baptism from Pastor chsllenrer
yesterday afternoon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14
Vote for lin Stevens.

Mr.. and Mn. J. NJ. Higgins were
visitors from Rock Prairie yesterday.
Mni Ralph b. Dunn and Miss Lula
Parker lief, yesterday to visit in Hearne.
Mrs. L. NJ. Polk and Miss Rosa Polk
returned Sunday after visit in Houston.
IS pieces OF 35e Linen for Monday only
% cent. yd. while !, lasts. Eugene Edge. l32
Miss Agnes Holly arrived Sunday from
Navasota to visit a, villa Maria Academy.
Eugene Parks arrived from Houston yes
,erday to visi, Mr.. and Mrs. J. =. Parks.
Planting Cotton Seed for sale. free OF
hulls. Apply to NJ. w. Sims Jr. di3sw3O
Mrs. G. b. Abereombie. after an illness
OF several days, was reported better yes'ef-
day.
have a wagon and good double team
for all kinds Of hauling. Phone 52s. Joe
Kosh V-ti
Mrs. NJ. {. Cowar and Miss Vcrhye
Kern left yesterday to visit relatives in
Marlin.
Splendid Nalue. in linen scars and
squares this week. Ain. Mary Law
renee. II
Miss Jessie Nall has returned from New
waerly. where she has been teaching the
past year.
Mr. Harry Field returned to Calvert
yesterday after a yisi, al Villa Maria
Academy.
". Hollis and family Of the Edge
community returned yesterday from visit
10 Lee county.
Dr.. Fenner, distinguished physician Of
New Orleans. was here Yesterday on pro-
fessional business.
Don't forge, am in ihefouniain-Edge-
lanes contest. All votes will be aPpre-
ciaied. Jim Stevens
MI anu Mis- - ~ Nt'eHtH ~Nf'fN@
sunday from Cameron to visi, Mr.. and
Mrs. K. q. Tabor.
Miss Lucy Wilson, who has been teach
ing in the Willis public school the pas,
term. has returned home.
C.H. Romig. an agricultural depart
meni expert from Washington, ID. C.,
was in this city yesterday.
For hne fresh bred and cakes OF all kinds
call at the Texas Bakery. Careful ai'en-
,en,ion to special orders. Phone ~. Mrs.
Otto Boehme. d"
Mrs. b. ID. Cash lef, yesterday TO visit
her mother in Dallas. before joining Mr..
Cash a, their new home in Houston
Mrs. Bergman and family now occupy
their new home on the west side Just CON-
ple,ed by Contractor X. l.. weddingion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14
NOTICE. LADIES.

I have just procured what Is given uP to
he the finest receipt for cleaning al kinds
Of skirts. regardless Of the goods they may
be made Of. In using this receipt cold
water Il substituted In place Of hot. there
by making n impossible 70 shrink the gar
mens. Phans 7es and ] viii send after
,our skir. clean. pres and return. 4. l..
Beard 10
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14

Prsi. c. ". Lswssa Of PuIsski. Tess..
10 Chosen Sspeslniesdeat---
Prof. Mister Goes 10
Jewett.

Se"sus
An important meeting Of the city school
board was held yesterday afternoon and
teachers elected for the ensuing year. Prof.
w. c, Lawson Of Pulaski, Tenn, was
elected superintendent Of the city schools.
Prof. Lawson comes most highly recon-
mended as an educator and for his execu-
tive ability. both by people familiar with
school work and business men. He has
been superintendent, Of the Pulaski schools
for eight years and has given splendid sat
isfac,ion. lie Is about forty years Of age
and has n wife and two children. he and
his family will be given a cordial vel
come by the people Of Bryan, and he will
find here a great and growing opportunity
for usefulness.
Prof. Kinnard was reelected principals
the cas-, side school and Prof. I. w.
Parker reelected principal of the west side
school. The following teachers were also
reelected; Prof. ]. ID. Willis. Misses
wesa weddingion, Charlotte stoddard,
Ada Board. Leila suber. Virginia Watkins,
Cordia Fletcher, Annie Dearing, May
Burtis, Mrs. Minnie Estill and Miss SUN
shine Cole, Miss Cole being elected for the
iirst time.
Misses McLelland, Bergman and Long
were reelected music teachers.
Paul Ruehii was elected iani,or for the
white schools.
Prof. Minier. who goes to Jeweit, has
been connected with the school fifteen years
and has been superintendent thirteen years.
He has rendered faithful and. efficient serv-
ice, and will be gratefully remembered by
pupils and patrols Of the school. Prof.
Minier was elected principal Of the public
school a, Iewe,, about two weeks ago I'M
der contract for three years, his wife and
his sister, Miss Matte Minier being also
elected to positions in the school At that
place. The bes, wishes of many friend,
will follow them to their new home. The
people Of lewe,, will find Prof. Min.
ter an able educator, christian gentleman
and valuable addition to their citizenship
7. Landry was reelected principal Of
the colored school. and the election OF 9th
CT colored teachers was deferred until 1
later meeting.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14
PASSENGER TRAIN SCHEDULES.

Vote for Jim Stevens.
Call for Pretoria Rye. SAL
left Cole went to Hearne Sunday.
Arch Graham visited at Milliean sun
y.
c. NJ. Spell was here from Houston yes
rday.
Judge A. G. Board visited Houston yes
rday.
oeosse Dunn was here from Hearn'
anday.
In. Conyen was here from Marlin
inday.
DR.. Minor c. Baldwin lei, sunday TO
ousion.
$. 5. Clay OF Alleniarm spent Sunday
this city.
Mrs. L. NJ. johnson left sunday to visit
Houston.
T. A. Bullock Of Harvey was in 'h'
~ YESTERDAY.
Will HOFFMAN Of Houston was in tho
ny yesterday.
Frank Wilson Of Rogers Prairie was Ia
&c city Sunday.
| Mrs. K. h. Welsh arrived from WaSa-
|achie yesterday.
Mrs. L. \. MENDOZA has recovered from
er recent illness.
Capt. p. n. Dawson was visitor iro"
|Hellborn yesterday.
For the bss, OF everything in life insu'
lace see X. 6. Tabor. du
Miss Matte Tabor returned Sunday ai'e'
yiSi, in Mississippi.
X. h. Dunn went to Goodland yesier'
|ay on business triP.
Mrs. G. x. Wicker returned SUNDAY
fier yisi, in Calvert.
Don't 81 me forge, to see X. q. Tabor
bout that life insurance. llh
Miss Helen beverley is visiting Miss
lula Gregg a, PHI Bridge.
Miss Minadel Davis OF Benchley was a
|sitor to this city Sunday.
Tom Wilson and DIR. w. Scot, were
siiors from Navasoia Sunday.
Vote for Jim Stevens.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14
Protect Your Piano.

Ordinary moth balls will no, destroy OF
keep moths out OF your piano. Golfers
Mo:h Exierminaior will destroy them and
il is absolutely harmless to pianos. This
preparation is sold under a strict guarantee.
smith Drug Co., sole aeen,s for Bryan. IA
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-14
LAUNDRY NOTICE.

Having procured one OF the bes, laundry
agencies in the state, The lneeda Of
Houston, we solici, your patronage. Do
nestle finish given to all work. Once in
rear Hunter & Chaiham's. Phone 2o6.
1856 Beard s. Eaves.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-05-18
Queer Book Titles.

These old books" said ,hc anti
quarry, as he pointed to a dingy upper
shelf, are curioa for their titles
Here IS q volume OF sermons. print
ed IL Salem in 1892. sermons TO
Assoc - its soprnful adme.
"Here is q book dated 17s3 that s.
called Look TO L or I'll Stab Ye.' II
Is treatise on rolygamy
This is a pamphlet by a sphIster
against the young men OF the seven
teenth century. Its titlc Is \ Disser-
tation on the Pertness of our Youth in
General, Especially such as Are Train
Cd Up at Teatablos'
a return blast TO that dissertation
is this other pamphlet OF the same
year, Quipples for UpstGrt New-sen.
gled Gentlewomen; or, a Glass TO V.ev
the Pride of Vain glorious Wcr-.-.'"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-05-18
CIDER IN A CIsTERN.
Wardirsky Pumps Apple juice Out Of
an Old Well

4 new method OF storing cider is IN
vogue in the apple growing section Of
the Bis Bend country, Washington,
John Wardinsky a farmer in southern
Douglas county has a dry We'll on his
place which he lined with cement in
an approved sanitary manner
This he used @s a cider Cisteru says
What TO Ea,, placing his cider i'm II
for storage through the winter. The
wen is equipped with a pump.
Mr. Wardiusky formerly lived IN the
great apple growing section of north
west Arkansas. and says that II is not
uncommon for farmers there TO keep
cider in this manner, where it Is fa-
vored almost as much as storing In
barre.s
Convenience in drawing it for use Is
another argument favCring the Cistern
method A chemical is used 10 prevent
the cider from acquiring too great o
degree OF hardness
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-05-18
STOMACH ON STRIKE
SUCCESSFUL. TONIC TREATMENT
FOR INDIGESTION.
Or. Williams Pink Pills Cured This
Woman and Have Cured Many
Hundreds Of Other Cases OF
Common Ailments

Hundreds Of Other Cases OF
Common Ailments
Loss of appetite, coated tongue. bad
taste in the mouth, heavy dull headache
and dull, sluggish feeling these are
the symptoms of stomach trouble. They
indicate that the stomach is ON a strike;
that it is no longer furnishing TO the
blood the full quota of nourishment that
the body demands, hence every organ
suffers.
There are two methods of treatment,
the old one by which the stomach is
hunfs.ed by the use of predigested foods
and artificial ferments and the new one
by which the stomach is toned up to do
the work which nature intended of it,
A recent cure by the tonic treatment is
that of Mrs Mary Stackpole, OF 81
Liberty street, Lowell, Mass She saws:
Il suffered constantly for years from
stomach trouble and terrible backaches
end was confined to my bed the greater
part of three years. ! was under the
care of our family physician most OF the
time. but did not seem 70 get better.
II was completely rundown aud was
not able to do my work about the house
NY blood was impure aud my complex
ION pale. | suffered from flashes of
heat, followed suddenly by chills |
had awful headaches, which lasted from
three to four days l could get but little
rest at night, as my sleep was broken
AMI fitful AS q result / lost several
pounds in weight and became very ner-
vous.
II was in wretched condition when
/ heard about DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
j started TO take the pills at once and
began TO gain in weight and health.
was encouraged by this to keep on until
was cured My friends and neighbors
often remark what a changed woman |
am and owe it all to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills
These wonderful pills are useful in a
wide range Of diseases such as an2Inia,
rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, nervous
headaches, aad even locomotor ataxia
and partial paralysis.
The great value of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills lies in the fact that they actually
make new blood and this carries health
and strength to every portion Of the
body. The stomach is toned up, the
nerves are strengthened, every organ is
stimulated to DO its work.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or sent, postpaid. on receipt
Of price, 80 cents per box, six boxes for
s250. by the DR. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-05-18
A NEW FAD.

Miniature I g1e~ trees. that give
aGite q Japanes, effect aIe "a new fad
aIa one that is eiGedy unique
They are Elk @. eight inches Nigh ana
The tiny branches extend lu an um-
Arella shape q the top. Tne leaves are
Srick ana a dark waXy green in color,
whia the blossoms are nttie pods. ex-
oct reproductions of the ryl and green
peppers, thar may always be had AT the
markets
These little plants arc effective, either
singly or arrarg ged in a group. IL a talk
handed basket, t!ad Wit. gibbons t~ the
new bronze shade
They are partiC ularly suited 70 the
neidermaicr work, row 50 fashionable.
with its stiff. quaint little pots OF flow
ers, and the touches Of black ard
brown in contrast - the Dresden coll
Nrings
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-05-18
HOW'S Ibis ,

We OYER One iIuadred Dollars Reward
Tor any case Of Catsrrh that cannot bc
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j CHENEY d CO, Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned have known + j.
Cheney for the last - years, ana believe
him perfectly honorable ia ali business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his nrm
WALDING, KINNAk ( MARVIN.
wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces or the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price - cents uor bottle Sold 10y all
Druggists.
Take HANS Family PlHs for constipation