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Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
ANIMAL ODDITIES.

The Australian water lizard walks
erect.
The tree frogs of South America sing
as muslcally as birds.
Sheep in time of famine eat the wool
from one anOther's backs.
GamecOcks sometimes take to catch
ing mice, which they devOur greedily.
An eagle can live twenty eight days
without food, while a condor is said
to be easily able to fast for forty days.
A decapitated snail kept. in a moist
place will it is claimed, in few weeks
grow a new head quite as serviceable
and good looking as that which was
taken away.
The chameleOn's eyes are situated In
bony sockets projecting from the head.
BY this curious contrivance the pecul-
lar little animal can see in any direc-
tiOn without the slightest motion save
of the eye.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
His Was Harder.

1t was in country tavern, where a
newly arrived commercial traveller was
holding forth
'Ill bet my case of samples" he said,
''that I've got the hardest name of any.
body In this ROOM.
An old farmer in the background
shifted his feet. "Ye will, will ye?" he
drawled. "Waal, I'll have to take ye
up. I'll bet $40 against your samples
that my namell beat yourn.'
Done" cried the salesman. 'TvC
got the hardest name Itis Stone"
The old man was game
Mine" he said. lis Harder. "-Phila
delphia Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.

Contracts for the two new battle
ships of twenty thousand tons have
been awarded by Secretary Metcalf.
One of these boats is to be built at
Newport and the other at Quincy,
Mass. 1t has been decided that
one of these great vessels. will be
christened Delaware, and thus it is
hoped that Newport News will have
the construction of that particular
boat. The name for the other has
not yet been decided upon. The
agreement is that the boat built at
Newport News is tc be finished in
thirty-six months and the Quincy
boat in thirty-four and one-half
months. There is thus ample time
to bring about the selection of a
gift for the Delaware on behalf of
the people of this state. With the
Delaware built at Newport News it
would be comparatively easy for
Delawareans to be present at the
launching, which will be notable
event one year and one-half later
perhaps. 1t was found in consid-
ering the bids that the offers made
by the private shipbuilders made il
impossible for the government tc
compete in navy yard with any
expectation of saving money Oh
time. Both of the great battleships
are therefore to be constructed by
private companies. Government
construction was recently tried in
Brooklyn, but it was found thai
Newport News did quicker anc
cheaper work and that the govern
ment construction was entirely toe
expensive. With the addition O
Delaware to the nations navy tn,
state will at last have proper recog
milton Wilmington Morning News
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
A CLEVER BURGLAR.
How He Fooled a Man Who Thought
He Couldn't Be Robbed.

To CObidn DC nODD6Os
"B. p Hutchinson used to say no
burglar ever could get into his house
without waking him." said a central
station detective the other day, accord
ing to the Chicago Record Herald, "but
1t remained for Chief Simon O'DonneH
to put one over the famous trader
''You know, Mr.. Hutchinson was ia
nous in Chicago's commercial life
years ago and was known popularity as
Old Hutch He prided himself on the
fact that burglars never had got into
his house and often bOasted of the
fact to his intimates. One day while he
was at lunch with Chief O'Donnell and
number of other friends the COM
pany fell to discussing a crime that
had been committed the night before.
I'D like to see anybody get into my
house. Mr. Hutchinson said. why, l
hear every tick of the clock all night
"I'H bet you a dinner for this
crowd said the chief, that 1 can pro
duce man who will enter your house
and you will not know of his visit till
morning.
'Mr Hutchinson accepted the wager
| and it was agreed that he was to let
the chief have a latchkey, so that the
burglar could get in without being dis
turbed by some patrolman. Mr. Hutch
lnsOn also agreed to leave some article
of value in the parlOr where it could
be found readily. The chief said the
robbery would be committed within
the following week.
Three days later Mr.. Hutchinson
awOke in the morning and discovered
| that both sheets of his bed, which had
| been in place when he retired, were
| gone. So was a little antique clock he
| had left on the mantel. He hurriedly
| dressed and FASTENED after breakfast
to the chiefs Office. O'Donnell saw him
coming and as he entered the office,
greeted him with:
"'AIr Hutchinson, | have two sheets
and a clock that belong to you. We
will have the dinner today
"The burglary was done by former
criminal who at the time had reform
ed. He did the job at the request of
the chief. How did he get the under
sheet? He rolled Mr.. Hutchinson over
rolled the sheet after him and then
rolled him back"
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03

The Smyrna Times, the Oldest
consecutiveiy published newspaper
of Delaware, passes to-day its fifty
third mile stone in its long service
as newspaper. We-cannot let the
opportunity pass without EXTEND
ing our grateful thanks to the pub
lie for their support and encourage
ment.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03

This is Country Fair Week in
Smyrna and the ladies of our Twen-
tieth Century Club have the keys
Of the town. We congratulate
them and wish then abundant
success in the great enterprise they
have undertaken. 1t has meant
much work and planning and
should receive the hearty support
and encouragement of the public.
The proceeds will be devoted to
the handsome new clubhouse
which is now in course of erection
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
STARTING II Early.

Starting with his bride on their hon
eymOOn, a man entered a railway Of
fee and, as always in the past, bought
only one ticket
The bride noticed the oversight at
Ince.
why, you bought only ono ticket,
DEAR" she said.
That's so. DEAR" he answered. 81
forgot al about myself" It'll Bits.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03

Public sentiment is a powerful
leaver and its work on our Town
Courlcil has been no exception to
the rule. In putting the street
sprinkler in service, though much
belated, Council has done a good
thing and it is to be hoped that
the service will be conducted on
such methods as will add to the
comfort Of pedestrians and res
iden'.s.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
An Expert Accountant

''DO you not think. Miss Smiles" he
pleaded, that in time you might learn
to love me?"
Possibly" the girl replied. ''If you
could render me a statement Of what
you are worth. Mr.. Giles, / might learn
to love you. Tm very quick at fig
ures. s."-London Mail.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
The r.s4

"Come in here, wish to tell you a
piece Of gossip Mrs. Smith told me-"
as 1t good2"
lis 1t? l had to promise not to tell
soul before she would tell me-
Houston Post.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
The Radna.

We hold this truth to be self evident,
that all men are created equal, but In
order to leave no possible room for
doubt about 1t we insist upon the dress
coat at all formal affairs.-Puck.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
Here Is ReIlef for womnu

ifyou have pains in the back, Urinary. Bladder
81 Kidney trouble, ana wadt certain pleasant
herD cure i0r womans ills try Mother Gray's
AUSTRALIAN Lear ~ rs safe and never-failing
monthly reg ulaiOf. At Druggists or by mail SOC
sample faekage Free. Address The Mother
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03

OFFICE Next Door to the Fruit Growers
HatiOnal bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03

FHE SMYRNA TIMES is published At Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
CHR TINES 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
TENS Of importance Of the Eastern Shore of
NJ aEyland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Editor and Business Manager.
T S-SUBsCRIPTIoN-s15O per annum. II
psid st:ictiy in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
NDVERTlsEM ENTs-THE SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
reSeHts, but for the outlying district of which ii
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Eenton, Cheswold Leipsic ga. A rate of so
tents all inch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequentinsertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per lineiper issue. speeia
discount on all semi-snnus, and yearly adver
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
A Certain Cure HOr Aehno He.t.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot.Fase.
powder. Il cures Tired Aching. Callous, sweat.
sanB, eWolen ieeb AZ all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25e. Sample FREE Address. Allen s
Olmsted, Leroy, NY -
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03

Rapid growth Of the finger nails is a
sign Of good health.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-03
THE SMYRNA TIMES
SneYTM0, Del. +,

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY, 3IOO7
Fouu id by Robert D. Hofecker July 5, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February TO- 1907
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

classes Men with some knowledge Of
irrigation and experience in scmi-
arid country are Of course 10 be pre-
ferred, other things being equal. II
any misapprehension existl as TO the
character Of the Italian immigrants Of
The better class. It would Quickly be
dispelled by seeing the results of their
work elsewhere.
From the great central west will
come thousands OF colouists. These
are the people who are settling up the
Peccs valley today with industrious
citizens of the very highest classes
great developers and builders, ideal
pioneers Of an undeygloped section
We Ia the El Paso and Mesilla val
leys must be careful to pick our col
onists and farmer settlers so that
there may be no such thiRg as fall
ure.-El Paso Herald.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14
italians Mny CulCnilc IN rlo Grandc
valley

The prospects of having large
italian colony in ,hc Rio Graude VAL
les are pleasing o. El Pasoans The
italian grape and fruit growers are
among the highest class Of immi-
grants aud the italian colonies IN CALI
f1rnla Louisiana ana Florida are
prosperous progressive. law-abldng
ana wealth producing
When the Rio Grdnde valley Is
ready for thorough development it
VIII pay the people of this city who
own large tracts. 10 undertake q sys-
iematir immigration bureau, Win a
NieW ID inducing Doe immigration of
experienced farmers of lhe best
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14
Solos ::s:;: ::;;:. !: :$:;. !.

Fake interviews do not pay"
eye
Real estate was active again yester,
DAY.
Those Rough Riders are likely to
get bucked OF.
y threat tackled onto any other Bill
would smell as bad.
So
Wanted-A Legal Technically Abe
Rucf san Francisco.
skR
Hereafter he will be popularity
known as Bona Eide Holt
II was such a ridiculously transpar-
ent scheme, that appropriation bin
bunc.
\ further denial of that Garfield
statement is eagerly awaited from the
Almanac.
The bin would have been better
balanced had the appropriation been
tho rider
Skiddoo. Willard. Tho honest yo,
ters of Bcrnalillo county see through
you like an N-roy.
The Learned District Attorney" Of
New York will be more learned ai-
w. ''''S 80
DO YOU suppose the Plundorbund
Thought that your Uncle Joe Sulzcr
NaS as easy as all that
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14
DUMB AR'S
COLUMN
REAL ESTATE
NEW VILEpHCNE asa.
MONEY nc LOAN ON GOOD REAL
ES'"A1l SECURITY ar Low
B-aTEN OF T&TEflEST.

B.aTEa or TGTEiIEsT
FOR RENT.
Groom frame, North Fifth st, mod
ern. $500.
5-room brick, Marquette and North
Fifth ST. modern with good stable
/ 3 rooms, frame. Cromwell avenue
$S.00.
( rooms. Third street a Gold ave
/ nue.. st400.
4 rooms furnished i Fourth
street, $500
2 rooms, Lead ave, $40 90.
+ rooms. frame, South Edith, mod
ern, $50.
+ I rooms, frame, North Arno, $12.GO.
rooms. frame, Lead ave. $1,000.
FOE SALE.
Fine frame house, South Walter St
/ furnished; also horse and buggy.
( 5-room frame house with stable, etc.
S1S00.00.
4-room frame house. South Broad
way $1,000.
( one lot on Railroad aGenue, business
lot.
T-rOom house, modern, South Edith
st, S2,G0O00.
7room house. modern, South Edith
.
4-room house. modern, North Second
St. 100000.
E-roCm house, modern, North Flttn
St. 100000.
Good business lots Gold avenue.
Good lot. Silver avenue.
f-room nous, Lead Aye.. SlS5O,OO.
5-roum house, South Edith ~, mod
crn: ane location; faces east. Lot
50xt42 IT, $1,000.
s-roCm house, South Edith street,
modern. near In, fine location.
Price $1,000.
b-room house. modern; West Coal aY.
enu6 Price $4,000.
4-room house furnished, In CooC u
cation Price t1,100. Part cash ana
payments. balance % per cent in
tercst
Two lots, Marquette ave. between
Fourth and Fifth streets, $500.
Good house with y acres of land'
near in; flne fruit trees etc" al d
bargain.
1-room house, North eighth St. near
Mountain Road $1,000.
: room brick mouse, modern, on good
corner West Coal avenue.
Two lots on Marquette avenue ne
tween Fourth and Fifth SITS, 500
One and a half acres If land ono
half mile from posS0ffice; fine frui'
trees. etc; with four-room house.
Two lots, corner Sixth and West Coal
ave.
7-r1om house IN Highlands, modern,
fine corner, $500,
-Four houses on South Broadway
modern; will sell singly o. all, II
bargaiG
Fire Iosurqnce, Houses g, Rent;
Rents Collected. TrXes FGidN aud
entire charge taken of Br0EeTtF ioF
residents end hon-residenta.
e. III. DUNBAR q CO.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14
1l,n Dainty Art

THE dainty art of coulship f.
nearly forgotten, walls womaus
magazine. or course Cnurtshin hos
become a business proposition. ana art
ANA business mix as poorly as do
business and religion -NOgalps oasis.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

Senator La Toilette declares cm-
phatica'ly that Democracy is on trial
for lis lifp.' Democracy might make
the plea of emotional insanity
pJ-D Herald.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

THE BIGGEST BARGAIN
over known in this city You win find
at the Cash Buyers Union, f22 y.
Second 81. mis-
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

The largest and best ASSORTMENT of
groceries in the city.
+. G. PRATT & co.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

THE councilman representatives
going to
the
fL rhey habit
ganizaton" bad.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

You are invited to attend the Muli-
merry Opening at the Economist Fri
day March Is.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

Southwest
Mnrd 20 ilc Mlsc

The old gang viii please make a
note OF he fact that rncle Sam is
watching them Roswell Record.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

Easter social March 20 at the home
Of Mrs Crawford, Ladies Aid society
Of the Christian church. mia
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14
M . BE K GE II
Wholesale F.our and Feed
ID T. 4 Il Il IL

Empress "Mcees Best" "Go!d Seal"
"Blanco," North Star" and Noun
tain Rose" Flour at wholesale
Kansas and Naive Hay, Alfalfa,
oats, Barley, Corn. Corn Chnl, Wheat,
White and Red PraL
Rex Stock and Poultry Food.
II haitian Ste X and Poultry Food.
Crushed Oys,er Shells, Chicken
Bone. Beef Scraps. Native Salt and
other Stock and Poultry Feed.
Auto. Phone 6l6. III W. Copper AyC
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

At the Economist, experienced mil
linery sllesWomau. Apply mornings
after o'clock.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

EVERYTHING MADE IN WOOT
BY THE SUPERIOR PiANING
MILL.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1907-03-14

reports I'd outgon,bng
pasd
tusy prohibit gambling
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-08-14
HEALTH BOARD.

At the meeting of the health
board, James hutz, health officer
submitted his regular report dis
closing that there are two cases Of
typhoid fever and one of chicken
pox in the city. lie also called the
boards attention to number of
minor questions pertaining to the
good health Of the community.
William and Daniel Murphy both
we're present and explained to the
board why they had not abated cer-
tain nuisances on their properties
ON West Center street. They assur-
ed the board that If it would give
them several days extension of
time, they would place sanitary
closets in their buildings and remove
the old out-hcuses. The board az.
coptcd their explanation and on the
strength Of the promise, voted tC
extend the time.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-08-14
MILITARY
ORGANIZATION
May be Formed in the
City.
COLONEL c. s. AMMEL
Visits Marion for That Pur-
pose Tuesday.
efforts Being Made to Replace
Company d in the Ohio National
Guard.
Meet US face to face.

For the purpose Of seeing wheth-
er there is any possibility Of or
ganizing company Of militia to
replace ID company, which was dis
banded several months ago, Colonel
c. S. Ammcl Of the 4th 0. n. G..
visited the city Tuesday night and
met with the directors Of the Com
mcrcial club. To these officials the
colonel explained the reasons for
the disbandment Of the old company
and outlined the conditions under
which the new one will be formed.
There were numerous mfavor-
able circumstances which brought
about the disruption Of d company
according to the information given
ont by Colonel Ammel. In the
first place there was dissension and
misconduct among the members and
officers Cf the company. Inefliciency
was plentiful and the company had
not been on sound footing for
years. Another reason, and an inn
portaut one. for the failure Of ID
company. was the neglect or refusal
cr the business men Of the city to
give il either moral or financial
support The business men would
not support the command in any
way and the manufacturing com
panies Of the cities made it inn
possible for their employees TO be
members.
If favorable conditions for the
Organization Of a new company can
be secured, Colonel Ammell says
that he will have one recruited. y.
r. Andrews, formerly captain Of
the old G company CT the 14th O.
n. c.. and recognized as one Of
the best military leaders in this part
Of the state, has consented to as
sumo command Of the new company
if it is formed under the proper
conditions.
The club director : seemed to
take the idea Of new COMPANY
| ravorably and Colonel hmmoIl felt
/ greatly encouraged as result Of
the conference. There is a strong
probability that new company
viii be organized.
An interesting and unusual fea-
inrc in connection with the confer
'nce was the meeting of Colonel
hmmel with Frank r. Saiter, one
Of the club directors. It developed
during the conversation that in the
Civil War these two men had met
IN a number Of engagements. Am
"o.l was in the 9TH MarvIand and
"0itor in Z "ompanv Of the 4th
~. V. T. These regiments met in
conflict several times while cam
o9igWirg in Virginia.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-08-14
WILLIAM KANNEL
PLEADED GUILTY
Failed to Provide tor Little
Babies.
Wife Says That William Has
Scarcely Worked a Day Since
Their Marriage.

William Kannel, Of Agosta; was ar
rested by Humane Officer Ulsh in that
town Tuesday on an affidavit sworn
out in Justice r. T.. Prettymans
court, charging him with failure to
provide for two minor children.
The case was given hearing in
Prettyman's court. At the trial 1t
was disclosed that Kannel had not
been troubled with poor health. but
simply was too lazy to work. He was
married about two years ago and one
year of that time he lived with his
father-in-law, His wife claimed that
he had scarcely worked a day since
their marriage, One of the children
abandoned by the father is but ten
days old, while the oldest is but lit
tie over one year of age.
Kannel pleaded guilty to the charge
whereupon Justice Prettyman i'm
posed upon him the costs of the trial
and made him promise to pay So a
month for the support of his children.
James H, Eymon of the city acted as
attorney for the prosecution,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-08-14
GERMAN MISSIONARY
DRAWS BIG CROWDS
Will Tell of the Golden City
Tonight.
Offers to Furnish Proof Of His
Teachings--Will Answer
all Questions.

Tonight on the courthouse square,
l.. Schmidt the German missionary
who is preaching nightly to large
crowds, will preach on his remark
able belief regarding what is to come
beyond this life. Mr.. Schmidt says
that he will prove that after death we
will stay in the Golden City, or the
New Jerusalem, for 1000 years and
that at the end of that period we will
return to this earth, made new, 10
spend eternity.
Not only will the missionary furnish
proof for all that, but he will tell
us what we are going TO eat in the
city beyond the clouds. He will use
the scripture found in the twenty
first chapter OF Revelations as his
text.
Mr.. Schmidt says that tonight he
will answer all questions put to him
and will give souvenir books to those
who attend his service.
Tuesday evening. Mr. Schmidt
spoke to large crowds on the texts
taken from Revelation 1860 and
Exodus 20:S-11. His remarks I'm part
were as follows
II am not here to argue or 10 dis
put the Sabbath question, but to
preach the Gospel, the Bible. the word
.of God, according to Matthew 1O:7-t2.
God says in Revelation, 14th chap
ter, that we should fear Him and
give glory TO Him, and keep His
commandments. Concerning the Sab
bath day He says in Exodus 2O:S-11,
Remember the Sabbath day to keep
lit holy He tells us that the seventh
day is the Sabbath of the Lord It is
not your day or my day; It is His
day, and He says, keep II holy.
Every dictionary tells us that Sat
Iurday is the seventh day and caIen-
dars and books give us the same in
formation: These things are facts
stubborn facts.
Mr.. Schmidt went on to say that
God tells us to keep the seventh day
and that since he tells us this, we
should not observe the first dav
known as Sunday. There is not a
word in the Bible about keeping sun
lday.
"The Lord gave us the Bible that
we might know what to do and what
not to do said Mr. Schmidt.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-08-14
CORN FESTIVAL
DATE IS CHANGED
Fakes Place at Garfield Park
August 20.
F
Outing Promises to be One of the
Most Unique Ever Held in
Marion.

The date for the Corn Festival"
to be given by Marion Lodge, No. 32
IB. o. Elks, has been changed to
Tuesday, August 20, and the place
selected is Garfield park instead of
Lincoln park as was announced last
week.
The committee in charge is now
hard at work completing the various
details and is making arrangements to
entertain 300 people The festival will
easily be one of the most elaborate
and at the same time most unique
Outings ever held in the city. The
lodge is to spare no expense in maxi
ing the affair complete success.
The afternoon will be taken up
with different amusements, the prin-
cipal feature planned being a baseball
game between the married and single
men. After that will come the feast
of corn, prepared in a big pit by
Candy John" McClelland. The corn
will be prepared in every imaginable
STYLE Sweet potatoes will be one of
the side dishes 1t is expected that
75 bushels of corn will be used.
The park will present the appear
anoe of a typical fair. There will be
booths and refreshment stands and
numerous places of amusement. The
Peoples and will render concert
duripg the evening.