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Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
DECORATION DAY AND HOW SPENT
Beautiful Custom of Decorating Graves More
General ylnduIged 10 Than UsuaI-G.A.R.
Services at the Cemeteries-Flag Raising


Decoration Day passed off quietly in
Smyrna. The weather being one of
the most delightful days of the season,
an ideal spring day, caves touch of en-
thusiasm to the spirit of the day which
found its way to the several cemeteries
In and about town where the beautiful
custom of laying floral tributes on the
graves was more generally INDUCED in
than any Decoration Day in recent
years. GlenwoOd, Odd Fellows, st.
Peters and the Presbyterian Cemeter.
les looked beautiful in their floral dis
play. At Odd Fellows and Glenwood
there was a large gathering of people.
some who were there to decorate
graves and others who went to witness
the decorations and attend the services
of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Our local post General w. S. Hancock
Post No. 80 whose ranks are becoming
thinner from year to year, followed
their annual custom this year with
considerable interest. The graves of
veterans had previously been decorated
with flags and at each cemetery our
Grand Army men marched with silent
tread accompanied by flower girls and
a shooting squad where the customary
salute was given and the graves strewn
with flowers. At Glenwood the patri-
otto address was given by Presiding
Elder W. G. Koous and at Odd Eel
lows Frank Whelen, of the Delaware
Call, was the orator.
New Flag Raised Over Green spring School.
In the afternoon Stars and Stripes
Council, Jr o. U. A. NJ, of Smyrna,
assisted by the John NJ. Clayton Coun-
Gil, of Clayton, went to Greenspring
where they participated in flag rails
ing at the Greenspring School House.
Music was furnished by the Smyrna
Cornet Band. It was their initial ap-
pearance and they were greeted with
applause. There were many compll-
ments extended to Profs. Collision and
DOughten for the work they had ac-
complished in such a short time and
the wish of many of their friends was
that the band may continue perma-
nent organization. The program Incl
dent to the flag raising was most enthu-
siastic. There were between 500 and
800 present. The beautiful flag (6x10)
was raised amid songs and cheers OF
the spectators, the school uniting in
singing "The Star Spangled Banner
and the G. A. R. firing the salute. Ad-
dresses instructing as we'll as patriotic,
were delivered by Superintendent
Spaid of the New Castle County
Schools, Supervising Principal J. P.
Burdette and Principal E. L. Pontz OF
the Smyrna Public Schools and Direc-
tor E. Marriott Fowler of the Smyrna
Schools. Itwas notable occasion al
Greenspring and one that will be re-
membered with pleasure.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
PECULIAR RUNAWAY MONDAY AFTERNOON
Double Team Of Charles Feinaur Of Rlackblrd
Makes Wild Circuit Through Town.

Double Team of Charles Feinaur Of Blackblrd
Makes Wild Circuit Through Town.
A peculiar runaway took place in
Smyrna Monday afternoon which
caused considerable excitement among
the residents. The team which was a
double team, belonged to Charles
Felnaur of near Blackbird, While
in front of the Chester House on Mt
Vernon street, the bride IN some man
ner came off of one of the horses and
becoming frightened, the team started
off. There was little colored boy in
the dearborn and when il was seen that
a runaway was gathering force, he was
yelled to to jump out. This he did
near the corner of Union street, falling
headlOng into a mud puddle. The
team dashed up Mt. Vernon street, cut
around by Reynolds Wood Yard and
then down Commerce street. Several
attempts were made to stop it, but
without avail. A few carriages stand
ing along the street were grazed by the
runaway team but in no case was any
serious damage done. When the team
reached the -Four Corners" it turned
around Clifton &Raymonds corner and
dashed pellmell up Main street and
was finally caught near Duck Greek.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
WOODLAND BEACH IN LEVY COURT.
AnO'her Iidal Wave Washes Away Marsh
Road and Kent Levy Court is up Against
Very Serious and Costly Proposition


Although $50, 600 has been expended
upon one short connecting road. the
future OF Woodland Beach and the
Bombay Hook roads, known generally
because Of the popularity of this Della
ware Bay resort, was up for general
discussion before the Kent Lew Court
yesterday, aud drastic action may be
taken within the next fortnight. One
proposition is that the county huv all
that land, even though it be thus put to
extra expense, to save having to rebuild
the roads there which have recently
cost the county over $50, 600 and which, -
1t developed, had been washed awav
by high tide, the highest ever known
for twenty years, on Saturday night,
It's problem too big for my caIcula-
ton" said Commissioner Hudson in
presenting the matter. eve will sit
here and spend money for the rest Of
our natural lives and only to see a great
tidal wave come in and wash our money
to sea IN night. The commissioner
explained to the court that he had ex-
pended about $3.50 ont of his own
pocket to improve this road last month,
and when the great tide of Saturday
and Sunday came in he bade farewell
to his two-ffty, along with the other
expenditures of the past few years.
The court decided to take immediate
action and hold special session to
consider the matter, Commissioners
Hudson, Harper, Hutchins, Richards
and Sapp were appointed as a special
committee to visit the Bombay Hook
and Broadway causeways at once and
make report with recommendation
for the future. If the road is aban-
doned, 5000 acres of farm lands with
It's inhabitants, together with the beau
tlful bayside resort, will be transfor-
med into an island with only ferry com
municatiOn with the land.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
SMYRNA BAND PERfacTs ORGANIZATION.
Andrew Collision Elected Leader and Treasurer
and William 7. DOughteu, Secretary.

AT meeting of the Smyrna Band
on Moncay evening, Mr.. Andrew Coli
son was unanimously chosen leader
and treasurer of the organization and
Mr.. William t. Doughten secretary.
Messrs. Harry ShapIey, Andrew Coli.
son, w. T. Doughten and William
Grant were appointed committee to
arrange for a festival to be given in
the Opera House on Thursday evening
of next week. 1t is hoped that the
public will encourage the organization
by their patronage. The band has
been put to some expense aud the
members are desirious of getting uni
forms. The proceeds of the festival
will be devoted to this purpose.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
NEW wFATHER-vANe ON SMYRNA HOUSE.
Installed There To-day by W. H.. Jannry and
W. M. Bell for the Benefit Of the Public.

-
Richard e. Long is erecting to-day
at the direction of William M. Bell and
with the permission of Frank w .Bevan
proprietor, a weather vane on the
Smyrna House. The vane was made
by W. H. Janney president of the Ma
tional Bank of Smyrna, and is a we'll
built and substantial affair. Years ago
there was a weather vane on the Smyrna
House and being in full view of the
''Four Corners" pedestrians found it
source of interest and pleasure. Ever
since it was blown down, there has
been no other to occupy its place and
it is needless to say it has been greatly
missed. The public will surely con-
graduate Mr.. Janney, Mr.. Bell and
Mr.. Bevan for the interest they have
taken in the matter.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
DISAGREE IN sMITHERs DAMAGE SUIT.
Jury Stood s to ia Favor of Mrs. DR.. D. T.
Smthers VS. Wilmington CIIy R. R. Co.

Much local interest has been mani
tested in the suit brought by Mrs.
Harriet r. Smithers wife of DIR. David
I. Smithers of this town against the
Wilmington City Railway Company
for $4,000 damages. The hearing of
the case took up much of last week
and the jury after long deliberation
failed to agree on a verdict. The jury
stood to four for the plaintiff. The
case grew out of injuries sustained:by
Mrs. Smithers sometime ago while
alighting from a car, the steps of
which were alleged to have given away
throwing Mrs. Smithers with such
force as to cause injuries from which
she has never gotten we'll OF. She was
represented by Levin Irving Handy
Esq, and the defendant by Walter H.
Hayes Esq. Desiring to try the case
again at this term of court, Mr.. Handy
had the suit placed at the foot Of the
present calendar. The jury was out
six hours.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
WANT A MALE PRINCIPAL AT cnEswOLD
Becomes az Issue at a Spirited School EIec-
tlOn Held at cheswold Saturday Afternoon.

CHEswoLD, June 4:--Our School
election was held last Saturday and
was quite spirited because two tickets
were in the field. The issue seemed to
be male instead of female principal.
B. II. Creadick was elected clerk to fill
the place of Fl. r. Loose who had re-
signed and G, B. Moore was elected
commissioner filling T. G.. Garrison's
place whose time had expired.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
eour Iegg.d Duck. Latest NOnstrOsIty.

A four-legged duck Is the lales
monstrosity brought to Smyrna. The
duek was one Of a lot hatched recently
IN he farm Of Harry G. Blendt. 1t
only lived q short while.
Smyrna times., 1907-06-05
OLD DRAWERS ceLEBRArIONPOsTpO

On Account Of Stormy Weather Last SuHday
Exercises Postponed 10 June J0th.
Despite the fact that the heavy storm
ofSunday prevented the celebration Of
the 199th anniversary of Old Drawers
Church at Odessa, an elaborate cele-
bratiOn will take place on June 80. to
which date the exercises were post
poned. Notwithstanding the inclemen
weather many visitors went TO Old
Drawers on Sunday last. It is ex-
pected there will be hundreds to attend
on JN7ne 80.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1907-01-26
Phenix Grocery Compan
Liquidates.

The Phenix Grocery company
with $4,000 net assets goes into
liquidation on the first day of
February.
The new stone warehouse, oc-
cupying three lots between the
original Phenix Block and the
Renard Block, fronting Central
avenue, has been sold TO Mr.. A.
J. Dixon. Mrs. r. A. Wilson
bought the three story Phenix
building, which fronts fifty feet
on Central, running back to the
A. B. & A. tracks.
The business will be closed up
by H. B. and c. S. Isler and ]. E.
Mercer, the rem aiming mem bers
of the ompany.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1907-01-26
Lee-Grant Hotel Arrivals.
Friday, January rs, 1907.

r. J. Siller, Richmond, Va;
R. l.. Garbutt, Augusta, Ga; S.
C. Galloway, Atlanta, Ga; Ed
Stallirgs, Americus, Ga; w. H.
Moore, Worth. Ga; Mrs. w. H.
Carmichael, City; J. W. Haygood
City; Warren Howard, A. B. &
A. Ry; David H. Houston, Bos-
ton, Mass; Chas. A. Bastron
Philadelphia. Pa; Thos. W.
Mathis, Montgomery, Ala; w
H. Raper, Macon, Ga; E. W.
Brandon, Birmingham, Ala; W
S. James, Cordele, Ga; J. N.
Watts, Birmingham, Ala; A. L.
Barnwe1l, Atlanta, Ga; J. F.
Thompson, Waycross, Ga; W. G
Stephens, St. Louis, Mo; c. c,
Gosh, Louisville, Ky; J. A. Hen
derson, Atlanta, Ga; W. I. Dick
son, Macon, Ga; E. Feibleman,
Atlanta, Ga,
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1907-01-26
LEE-GRANT HOTEL
Sunday Dinner, Jan. u. 1907,
M EMU.

MENU.
Key Port Oysters
Michigan Celery Melon Mangoes
Queen ives:
John Kelley aux Quenells
Essence of Chicken, en- Tasse
Salted Almonds, Cheese Straws
Sa ted Peanuts
Planked TenderlC in of Bass, en- Borders
Pommes la Gastronome
Boiled Magnolia Ham, Par Gravy
Oyster Bay Asparagus Hollandaise
Cassolettes of Calves Brains, Sapicon Ro. al
Baked Backbone Pie la Americana
Marrowfat Peas Louisiana Rice
Prime RIBS of Beef, Pan Gravy
Roast Tennessee Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
Drowned Mashed Potatoes Condied Vans
Lobster Salad, en- Mayonnaise
Cold Ham Clipped Beef
French sardines Tongue
BAKED Apple Rolls. Hard and Brandy Sauce
Lemon Meringue Pie Assorted Cake
Pine App.e Sherbet
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1907-01-26

Wallace Hanlons Ocilla Star is one Of the
II best of the county weekles that comes to
exchange table.
With Hoke Smith in the governors chair
/ Henry Cabaniss mayor of Atlanta, it will
j pleasure indeed to visit the capital.
MA
On Feb. 1st. Mr.. ]. G. Knapp will leave the
vice of the A. B. & A. and will be succeeded
%. P. Searcy, agent at Triton at present.
The distribution of free vegetable seed by
I agricultural department at Washington, will
rim within a few weeks for the southern
les.
The growth of the brick industry in the
aited States can be imagined, when we con-
Ted has been doubled.
The Enterprise predicts that the Fitzgerald
II Southwestern railroad will be built via
Winville, Ashburn, Sylvester, Bridgeboro,
II On towards the gulf this year.
MM
The South Carolina Legislature will abolish
4 State Dispensary System and give the peo-
of each county a choice between county
Spensary and prohibition
MM
W. Oliver of Knoxville, Tennessee, has
] awarded the contract for digging the Pan
81 Canal This means that quite number of
ria negroes will go to Panama this summer.
Within few weeks the F. O. & r. B. and
N. will be welded together. The welding
AXE place on Meade street in this city.
two lines will make one smart little system
Will make Fitzgerald still better town.
We want to see Mayor Knapp make Fitz-
sa the cleanest town in Georgia. Mr.. Knapp
mighty nice man and our guess is, he is
Ing to make Fitzgerald look as bright as
|M silver dollar before his two years are out.
Eov Conner, of Alabama, threatens to veto
Anti-pass bill that exempts newspapers, the
klature will probably adopt measure that
abolish the railroad pass entirely in that
We-hope that the Georgia Legislature
Il fDIloW with bill that will include everybody
Everything.
Prof. Cress who is in charge of commercial
Of the High School is we'll equipped for
ling bookkeeping typewriting and Stenog-
#N. 1t is not at all necessary to go abroad
earn stenography or bookkeeping. The
fprise wants to see this important depart
of the city schools we'll patronized. The
for a commercial class is quite broad
NRh and we want to see our home instltu-
patronized by the home people.
lotion is worth 1917 cents.
year ago it was worth liz cents. Two
rs ago it was worth 6A cents. Three years
u 1904 it was worth 1921. The price is al
'Ss Influenced by the size of the crop. First,
then by the spectators, spasmodically, by
crop reports.
n n
The Atlanta Georgian is creating a senti-
snt against obscene advertising. 1t is quite
Ne that some courageous paper with influence
he state, was taking a stand for decency.
Esirely too many advertisements carried in the
i dailies are &isgustingly obscene, not only
q ptCtuIeS out tue WOEulHs OI tue dQVSTtlSe-
ats.
The average price of tobacco in New Eng
is IS cents per pound in New York State
PennsylYania 1917 cents per pound in Ohio
cents per pound in Virginia, cents per
I'D in Georgia and Florida, 90 cents per
4 for shade grown tobacco, and 20cents for
own or an average price of IS cents per
post Office department is asking for
aposals for carrying the mail between
aid post Office and the railroad sta.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

For a time at least, politics in Ohio have calmed down, and there is apparently a truce in the ragged
 ranks of the republican party in
 that state. The president and his advisors are watching the case close ly, however, not being by any means sure whether it is truce or a last
 ing peace between the Taft and For aker forces. Senator Foraker was in
 Washington recently. but he declined
 to talk politics, and especially he had nothing to say as to the suspen- sion of hostilities between him and
 Secretary Taft. It Is generally ac- cepted in Washington, however. that
 the Ohio fight has been really settled. that Taft will be allowed to control the state delegation to the national convention In return for allowing Senator Foraker an unhampered re- election to the senate. In the mean time, there Is the Hughes boom ,oom-
 Ing up on the horizon, and this Is liable to cause fresh dissensiOn in the republican party. Governor Hughes
 is undoubtedly the choice of New
 York republicans for the nomina- tioa. and it is said tha: he will be officially endorsed by the state or ganization very shortly. This is enc of the toutcomes of the figh. that he made. but in which he was defeated at Albany for the public utilities bill. should Hughes go to the national convention with the strength of the New York delegation behind him. he would be a serious factor in the fight. The story has been startsi that an effort will be made to induce him to accept the second place on the tick ct But this is not at al: likely on the face of it. The wee president by tradition and necessity has to be a rich man. which Hughes is not. and he is a nOEetity. which Hughes is not. ani never will be Further hs and Taft are SoIh hon est. however their principles may ba with by political opponents. and while the republican party might stand for one honest man on the ticket. tEo would be rather erord- Ing the limit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

With the coming of the summer season, the department of agricul- ture is again busy on what perhaps is one of the most important phases of American development, namely the good roads movement. This is a matter that should keenly inter- est every citizen of the United States, for it is the thing in which this country is the most backward of any civilized power on the globe, and it is one of the things that will do more than anything else to foster rural development, bring the farmer and the townsman close together and make the country the most de- sirable quarter to live in. Of course, the department cannot go out and build roads all over the country, but it has a well-equipped force of experts and is ready and able to furnish the best scientific ad- vice on road building for nothing to any community that wants it. The department even goes farther and puts down a mile or so of road as an object lesson wherever it can and the manufacturers of road machinery furnish the road machinery free for these demonstration stretches of road. Scientific road building is one of the best investments of time and money that any community can make. and it would be good thing if every county in the country would
 apply to the secretary of agriculture during the present season for such aid as the general government can and will give in starting the good road movement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
Value of the Thumb.

Solomon says thumbs up," because the thumb is said to be worth fully one-third the entire value of the hand. The different fingers are far from having all the same value before the eyes of the law. Much of the i'm portance among them is the thumb. for without 1t the hand no longer is a pincers but merely a claw. The French court allows in damages 15 to 35 per cent. value for the right and ten to 15 per cent. for the left thumb. The Austrian schedule gives from 15 per cent. for the left to S5 per cent. for the right. In Germany 20 to 2S per cent, and even as high as 3S.3 per cent, has been awarded. The per centage is based on 100 as the total value of the hand. industriously speaking, before the accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
HEARD IN PASSING.

Foreign naval and military visitors to Washington were entertained by President Roosevelt at reception and were guests at several dinners and luncheons in their honor.-Mid- dletown Press.
 The action of the New York courts in clearing the way for recount of the ballots in the last mayoralty elec- tion in New York city renders unnec- essary the passage of the pending bill in the legislature which would authorize such recount-Hartford Times.
 Spain is in a frenzy of joy over the birth of an heir to the throne and the populace in that condition so ire quently encountered on this side of the ocean when the celebrants begin singing that old ditty relative to a disposition to retire at dawn.-New London Day.
 By order of the authorities Charles Kingsley's Westward Ho" is to be excluded from the schools of Tilbury, in England, till certain passages are expunged in praise of tobacco. After all, times and the British have not wholly changed since Shakespeare adorned the villager Bottom with an ass's head.-New York World.
 The Pennsylvania railroad will plant forest of 2,25O,Oo0 trees which will in time furnish all the ties needed by the road. It is en- tirely possible for every great system to raise it's own ties and by proper preservation and udicious replenish- ing to keep the supply up to the de- mand. This is branch of forest preservation and judicious replenish- wise to follow up, - Bridgeport Standard.
 Now is an excellent opportunity for some of our Standard Oil phil. anthropists, loaded down with super fiuous wealth, to loosen up on $60,- 900 and turn it over to Commander Peary for the necessary sinews of war in his dash for the pole. They can much better afford the contribu- tion than can the school children of the country, who count their visible wealth by pennies.-New Britain Herald.
 From Derby to Jamestown by boat would indeed be an attractive trip, and we, do not wonder that some of the boating enthusiastists in this vicinity are contemplating it. In many ways, it offers advantages over an automobile journey between the two points, the water afford,ng as | direct course as mans courage will permit him to undertake, while the route for an automobile, must, at the best, be somewhat circuitous. l A leisurely journey by either method however, would have charms.-An- sonia Sentinel.
 The resppointment of Dr Peters as chief of the Massachusetts cattle bu- reau may not be wholly pleasing to the friends of the dog, but it has yet to be proved that Dr Peters is the foe of the dog that he has been rep resented to be- Whether his methods of diagnosing rabies are in keeping with the latest scientific research, it is certain that he has applied the ounce of prevention vigorously and has not been outwardly disturbed by the criticism to which he has been subjected. The fact that consider able number of prominent dog own- ! CTS strongly indorse Dr Peters work may be taken as evidence that there is at least question whether the at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
New York,s Saloons.

There is one saloon in New York city for each BIT men, women and chil- dren residing within its borders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
TUESDAY, MAY fl, 1907.

The announcement that an heir had been born to the Spanish throne was received with great interest in official circles at Washington, and Senor Pima, the Spanish minister, was the recipient of as many con- gratulations as though it had been his own baby instead of his pros pective king. President Roosevelt immediately on being notified, sent by cable congratulations to the royal parents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
tacks upon him are wholly justified. Union.
Fine Health In Open Ar.

sN'hS ssSa'sh SPsss '-''"
 The healthiest persons in the world are gypsies, and they live in the open air, but there is an erroneous idea that gypsies are people who defy the elements to destroy their health. On the contrary, they are very careful. indeed of their health. even though living out of doors They never go to bed with the draft blowing over them, but have free circulation around them, yet protected from rain and wind. While sometimes seemingly scantily attired. they always are warmly clothed beneath, wearing warm underclothing. The consump tives who go to places for their health are now living exactly as the gypsies, and because of the disease being considered contagious, they, must live in tents. 1t is here that the efficacy of pure air Is being fully dem- onstrated, for 1t often effects cure if the patient is not too weak when the treatment begins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
Future Looked Dismal.

Nelson, child of five, was becom- ing acquainted with his Uncle Will. They were considering questions of earthly life, with its manifold perplex- ities and rules of conduct. and the life and hope in the hereafter. In an at tempt to make the idea perfectly clear to the boy the uncle said: Now, you know that your grandmother is dead and has gone to Heaven" After a minute or two of deep thought Nelson looked up into his uncle's face and said: Well never see her again, will we, Uncle Will?"