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Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
FALL OvERCOATS

Sc to $50, in Blacks and Ok
fords and the New Greys; Cow
erts, Sc to $25 in Box Coats.
Black Thibets in Box Coats,
$40, IL and SIS. New Paddocks,
Form Fitting and the new Derby
Cut at SIS, $40 and $25. Silk
lined and faced Dress Oovercoats
at SIS, $40, $25 and $50, in
Blacks, Greys and Oxfords.
Rain coats that look like Over
coats but turn water, $40 to S25.
Boys sizes at Sc to SIS New
Fall Suits, Hats, Shoes, Fur
nishnigs and Winter Overcoats
in and ready. Popular prices to
suit careful buyers and good
values at every price.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin.
FOUNDERS WEEK, PHILADELPHIA.

From October to Philadelphia will celebrate 225t
Anniversary of the Cys founding by series remarkable
events.
On Monday afternoon $4,000 soldiers, sailors and
VIII parade The Police and Fire Departments will parade
Tuesday afternoon, depicting their development from the
early times Wednesday afternoon will witness of the
greatest industrial parades in this country Over
floats will illustrate the evolution of the Cys industries
great river pageant will be given Thursday afternoon in
which vessels including United States and foreign warsp
will participate. Fifteen thousand uniformed Red Men with
historical floats will parade in the evening On Friday the
first great historical pageant given in America iusrat
ing by floats and 5000 cosumed characters the history of
Philadelphia will be the grand climax of the celebration
The P. o. S. of A. will parade in the evening. Saturday
will be devoted athletics races and Knights Tempar
parades. The city will be specially illuminated every night
and musical historical drama Philadelphia will be given
every evening on Franklin Field. KLt
Special tickets TO Philadelphia will be sold October
good to return until October reduced mini
81 90. See Ticket Agents.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
Fall Garments.

No merchandise so quickly
reflects the difference between
those that are correct and
the kinds that are made to sell
at a low price. In looking
through our line of garments
we ask you to examine the
quality of the fabrics, the
stitching, lining and general
workmanship, inside and out; ;
measure, if you will, the full
ness of the skirts, then COM
pare all these good points with
the moderate price we ask you.
Add to this the saving in hav-
ing no charge to pay for your
alterations.
We select our cheapest gar
ments with the same care that
we exercise in choosing the
very highest priced ones.
You will serve your best in
terests this fall by visiting our
garment department before
making a selection.
Women's Suits in regular
small and extra sizes, SIS to
$50, with every in-between
price.
Suits for Misses and Girls
at $40 and upwards.
Separate Skirts, $500 to
SIS.
Rain Coats and separate
Goats in fine range of styles.
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Bedding

With the coming OF the cool
autumn nights additional bed
covering will be required.
Our new selections for the
fall are now ready for your
choosing.
We are showing a really
good cotton-hlled Comfortable
full size, at $I.oo. Others in
cotton up to $3.50.
Down filled at $500 and up
wards to S25.
Full showing of light and
medium weight Blankets.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
LETTER TO {. R. MASSEY,

Dear Sir: Mrs. S. C. Ashes house
in Yorkville, S. c., was painted
Devoe q years ago and hadn't been
painted since; it is a handsome house
and the paint was in good condition
when we were there ther years ago.
Do we therefore say that Devoe
wears p years in South Carolina e?
No; on the sandy coast, where
the sun is hot and the flying sand
cuts the bark off trees, Dcvoe is the
only paint that wears more than
one year.
Localities differ; Devoe doesn' t
differ. 1t is the paint that takes
the least gallons to cover the job
and makes least cost and wears
longest; how long depends on sun
wind sand etc.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEVOE & co.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
AIOTICE.

NJ Office.
IN Notice is hereby given that we, JOhn.W
Clifton and Clarence B. Raymond, trading as
Clifton & Raymond, of the town of Smyrna, in
Kent County and the State of Delaware, intend
to make application to the Court of General Ses-
siOns of the State of Delaware, in and for
Kent County on Monday, the nineteenth day
of October A. D. 1908, then TO be holden at
Dover. for license to sell Intoxicating liquors
as Druggists in quantities not greater than one
quart, upon the written order or prescription of a
regular practicing physician, at the house or
place of business situated in the United School
Districts Nos. 8. n, and l07, in Kent County
aforesaid and located on the northwest corner of
Main and Commerce streets, in the town of
Smyrna aforesaid. and the names of the re-
spectacle citizens lat least one half of whom are
substantial freeholders) recommending our said
application are:
J. c. StOekly, f. S. Dwight NJ. d.
ThOs b. Megear, ]. II Speakman,
Harry c. Tschudy, VIM. B. Megear
Hervey p. Hall, ID. G. Bailey,
John f. Startling, G. +. S. Speakman,
w. Geo. Hill. n. F. Wilds.
CLIFTON & RAYMOND
Smyrna, Del, Sept. IL, 1905.
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Notice.

On and after this date there will
be no graves dug or bricked either
in the Odd Fellows Glenwood or
St. Peters P. +, Cemetery, with
out they are paid for in advance.
BY order of Cemetery Committees,
FRANK P. NEGATIVELY,
Superintendent
Smyrna, Del, Sept. t, 1908.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
S.M2YZ'2IU, Del. ,

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon
FHE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance Of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Business Manager.
4 A)VERJISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents. but for the outlying district ofwhich it
tS:the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Zenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, sc. A rate Of so
cents an inch for hrst insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per lineiper issue. specia
discount on all semi-annusl and yearly adver
tisements.
7 TLRMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-s per annum. II
paid strictly in advance slOO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option of the publishers.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
Very Special.

We place on sale this week
balance of spring selections of
white and cream Net, white,
black and colored Chiffon, to-
gether with many styles OF
Wash Waists at half price.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-23
TAX NOTICE.

On all County Taxes paid this
month an abatement of 3 per cent.
will be allowed. After September
goth the full amount will be due.
J. NJ. REYNOLDS,
Collector.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06

appeal 10 you to ark me no more"
II Was Impossible for him 20 doubt
her sober eamestneBs. or the depth
Of her feelings. the fun truth IN her
words was pictured upon hcr face,
and In the pathetic appeal OF her eye.
She extended both hands.
''You viii forgive me? Truly. this
barrier has not been raised By me-
He bowed low until his lips pressed
the white fingers. but before he could
master himself TO utter a word In re.
ply, distant voice called his name.
and both glanced hastily around.
THAT cry came from the valley,
he said Il left my horse tied there.
I will so and learn what Il means. %
She followed him part Of the way
through the labyrinth Of underbrush.
hardly knowing why she did so He
stood alone upon the summit OF the
high blum whence he could look
across the stream. Miss Spencer stood
below waving her parasol frantically,
and even as he gazed at her. his ears
caught the sound of heavy firing down
the valley.
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from playfulness to earnest gravity.
oh, please do not--do not say what
you are tempted to." her voice almost
pleading Il cannot listen: truly l
cannot; must not II would make us
both very unhappy, and you would be
sure TO regret such hasty words"
Regret" and he yet chung to the
hand which she scarcely endeayored
to release, bending forward hoping to
read in her hidden eyes the secret her
lips guarded. Am ], then. not old
enough TO know my own mind?'
"Yes-yes; I hope so, yes; but it is
not for me; it can never be for me-
am no more than a child, a homeless
waif. a nobody You forget that / do
not even know who am, OF the name
ought rightfully to bear l will
not have it so"
Nadia, sweetheart" and he burst
impetuously through all bonds OF re-
straint. her flushed cheeks the inspir-
alton of his daring. Il viii speak.
for l care nothing for all this Il is
you love-love forever Do you un-
derstand me, darling? / love you! l
love you!"
For an instant-One glad. weak.
helpless, forgetful instant-she did
not see him, did not even know her
self; the very world was lost. Then
she awoke as II from a dream. his
strong arms olasped about her. his
lips upon hers.
You must net, she sobbed Il
tell you no. l viii not consent;
viii not be false TO myself You have
no right; I gave you no right"
He permitted her to draw away.
and they stood facing each other, he
eager, mystifed. thrilling with pas
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06
SYNOPSIS.

A detachment OF the Eighteenth In
fanirv from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians IN narrow gorge Among them
8 stranger who Introduces himself ny
the name Of Hampton also Giiiis the
poet trader. and his daughter. Gills and
a majority of the soldiers are Killed DUR
ing q three days siege Hampton ana
The girl only escape from the indians.
Thcy fan exhausted on the plains. a
company cf the Seventh cavalry. Lieut..
Brant Ia command, hnd them hampton
and the girl stop at the Miners Home in
Glencaid. Mrs Duny. proprietress. hamp-
Ton talks the future over with Miss tfll-
hs-the Kid. She shows him her moth
er's picture and tells him what she can
OK her parentage and life They decide
she EnaN live with Mrs. Bern4on. Nhlua
THE Kfd-runs away from Mrs Herndons
90 back. and 20 have nothing more 70 90
with him Hampton plays his last slme
OF cards. He announces 20 Red slaFin
that he has quit and then leaves 6len~
caid. Miss Phoebe Spencer arrives In
Ciencaid % teach its first school Miss
Spencer meets Nadia. Rev Nynkoop'
Naida and Lieut.. Rrant again meet With-
out his knowing who she IS. Shc informs
him Of the coming Bachelor CLUB naii in
honor Of Miss Spencer. Lieut.. br9ut
meets silent Murphy. Clusters scout He
reports trouble brewing among the Sioux.
Social difficulties arise al the Bacnelor
clubs ball among the admirers OF Miss
Spencer. Lieut.. Braut meets Miss Spen-
Ger but she Is not his acquaintance OF the
day before She tells him Of MAZDA, and
he accidentally meets her again as he IS
returning to the ballroom with q ian for
Miss Spencer. Braut accompanies Nadia
home from the dance. ON the way she
informs him as Go who she Is, and that
she is 20 meet Hampton Braut ana
Hampton meet Hampton informs the
lieutenant that his attentions 60 Nadia
must cease and proclaims an authority
over her that iustihes the statement.
Hrant tells Hampton of the presence OF
Silent Murphy. and OF the fact that Red
Slavin receives government messages for
him Miss Spencer called on Bob Hamp-
tou Tells him Of a red-faced stranger
installing her for MAZDA Grant Inter
views Red Slavin. Finds that he 4 an eN-
trooper In the Seventh cavalry. Il was
SIavln's and Murphys testimony that
more than ten years before had convicted
Robert Nolan. then q captain In the Sew
enth OF the murder OF MAJ. Brant, Sr.
Hampton attempts 20 force a confession
from SlaYin. Slavin insists Il is Murphy
lie wants. and Murphy had left In
scufle Slavin is killed hy a knife thrust
Hampton gurrendeTs 10 Buck Mason,
marshal Mob attempts 20 capture him.
Mason and his prisoner escape o. a hill
aBd defend themselves. Mob lights Tire
10 burn them out.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06
CHAPTER XXI.
Pluckcd from the Burnino,

FtuCNeu from Ine Burning,
That Miss Spencer was deeply agi.
tated was evident at glance. while
the nervous manner I'm which she
glanced in the direction Of those dis
tant gunshots. led Brant to jump to
the conclusion that they were in some
way connected with her appearance.
"Oh. Lieutenant Brant. she cried.
eXCitedly, they are going to XIII him
down there, and he never did It at ALL
! know he didn't. and so does Mr.
Wynkoop Oh, please hurry! No
body knew where you were. until /
saw your horse tied here, and Mr..
Wynkoop has been hunting for you ev-
erywhere. He is nearly frantic. poor
man, and l cannot learn where either
Mr. Mofiat or Mr.. Mcneil Is, and
just know those dreadful creatures
will kill him before we can get help.
xiii whom" burst in Brant spring
ing down the bank fully awakened to
the realization of some unknown
emergency. MY dear Miss Spencer.
tell me your story quickly II you wish
me to act Who is IN danger. and
from what?"
The girl burst into tears. but strug-
gled bravely through with her mes
sage.
IT'S those awful men. the roughs
and rowdies down in Glencaid. They
say he murdered Red Slayin. that big
gambler who spoke to me this morn
ing. but he didn't for l saw the man
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06

who did. and SO did Mr. Wynkoop. lie
jumped out Of the saloon window. his
hand all bloody. and ran away But
they've got him and the town marshal
up behind the Shasta dump. and swear
they're going 20 hang him II they can
only take him alive. Oh just hear
those awful guns,"
Yes, but who Is it?"
Bob Hampton. and-and he never
did Il at an"
Before Brant could either move or
speak. Nadia swept past him. down
the steep bank and her voice rams
out clear. insistent bob Hampton
attacked by "A mob2 Is that true
Phoebe? They are lighting az the
shasta dump. you say Lieut. Brant
you must act you must act now, foI
nay sakev
She sprang toward the horse. nerv
ed By Brant's apparent slownoss TO re
8pOnd. aud loogened the rein from thS
scrub OAK Then Will 80 TO him
even u they kni me also, th,
cowafdsl'
But Brant had goa bis heat now
Grasplng her arm and the rein of th'
punglng horse. You will go home,
ne commanded, with the lone Of mill
tary Authority Go home with MIS-
spencer All that can possibly b.
done 10 aid Hampton J shall do-wil
/ you gog"
She looked holpiesaly into his face
"You-you don't like him. she faltel
cd. a knoa you don't But bat 20
win help him. wont 3ou, Cox "
sskeg"
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sion almost beyond mastery she trem-
bling and unstruug. her cheeks Grim
son. her eyes filled with mute ap-
peal
Il read il ln your face he insisted.
IL told OF love
Then my face must have lied"
she answered. her soft voice tremu.
lous. "or else you read the message
wrongly Il is from my lips you must
take the answer.
And they kissed me
II 80. / knew e. not Il was BY
no yolltion OF mine Lieut. Brant
have trusted you 50 completely; ihat
was not right"
my heart exonerates me.
Il cannot accept that guidance"
Then you do not love mey'
She paused. afraid OF the impulse
that swept her on. Perhaps, the
low voice scarcely audible. Il may
love you too we'll
you mean there Is something
some person. perhaps standing be-
tweenF
She looked frankly al hlm. q do
mean just that / am noi heartless.
and sincerely wish we had never
met: but this must De the end
-The end2 And with no explana.
uong"
There Is no other way lie could
perceive tears Ia her eyes, although
she spoke bravely. Nor can 1 ex
plain. for an is not clear 20 me, But
this know. there 10 a barrier betweef
las lnsurmountablei not even the pow
or u love can overcome ~ ana
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06

of the North would be broken. despair
would follow. encouragement. defeat.
SO he bent his first efforts 20 de
Tending the seat OF government frosa
those who would set up there a new
nation not conceived 10 liberty.
Ills deep anxiety In those days ee
fore the troops arrived and when
Beaucegard's army was said 10 be an
preaching. viii be recalled by all who
have read the story OF the war Af
ter the arrival Uf the Seventh New
York regiment ot handles. wiie
dined at Delmouico's before departing
and the Massachusetts and Rhode
Island regiments OF farmers. mechaa,
les and tradespcople. the capital vlie
In no danger until the attack OF Geu.
Early. when the Incident OF Cot
Ro0me's story occurred. But this did
not entirely relieve the anxiety In tho
heart OF the man who from tho wins
dow OF his executive ofIicc. could see
a traitor flag floating over the home
across the river where Washingipn
had lived and died
when the fortifcatious were throwp
up around the capital Lincoln knew ot
every detail OF the work. consulted.
with the men In charge. informed and
advised them II was. therefore. no
occasion OF comment when he left
the White House on this July i2 and
walked among the soldiers. Tlpy
stood. ready for action. behind the
walls while from the plain below CAME
the sound OF conflict
Con Earlys own story of his move
ment upon Washington shows the
situation ia the confederate ranks on
that day lIe had approached wash.
ington from the north Having heard
that the outer works were r1Ohiv
manned. he meant tu take thom Is
surprise but before hts nrat diyie
ion could ho brought up. he says, he
cav "a cloud of dust In the rear of The
works aud soon column ~ men
an blue filed into them on the rlEAt
and left Then skirmlahors were
thrown out in front while an nrtif
lsry nrr was opened on the confedef.
ates from "a number OF batteries.
"our skirmishers were an throws
10 the 'front.' wrote Gen Fairly. "driy.
ing those OF the enemy 10 the COVER
| OF their works. aud we puoCecdci to
examine tha Qualifications IN order "a
ascertain if it was practicable 20 ear
rs them hy assault, They were f0und
10 be exceedingly strong and consisted
/ of what appeared % be mclosed foria
/ for heavy artillery, With a tier % low.
/ er works Ia 'front.' OF each. pierced CO..
an immense number " guns. the
whole being connected By curtains
with bitches in front and stren ga
| oned by palisades. and abattiE The
timber had been felied within eannoa
range an around and len on ihe
gyouud, making a formldable obstacle
and every possible approach WA
ruked with artillery"
Thus b would seem that Prosidcn|
Lincoln incurred little danger on ihl
day when he went about within ih'
fertilization walls but that he p'
Ia uomo danger b shown by IS.
| nnOme'a story.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06


She asked this question with such
perfect Innocence that Brant believed
she failed TO comprehend Hamptons
claims
Il have been informed that It must,
he explained. Il have been told that
was no longer 70 force my attentions
upon Miss GIllis"
"By Bob Hampton?
"Yes. Those were. ] believe, his ex-
act words. Can you wonder that
hardly know how ] stand in your
sightg
Il do net al all understand, she
faltered. Truly. Lieut. BTant l do
not. feel that Mr. Hampton would
moi say that without a good and suf-
ficient reason. He is not man to
be swayed by prejudice; yet what
ever the reason may be, ! know moth
ing about IT,"
But YOU do not answer my last
query"
Perhaps l did not hear H.
IT was How do ! stand in your
sight? That Is OF far more impOr-
tance TO me now than any unauthor-
lied command from Mr. Hampton" "
She glanced mp into his serious face
shyly. with a little dimple OF returning
laughter. Indeed but perhaps he
might not care 10 have me say. How
ever. as once Informed you that you
we're very far from being my Ideal.
possibly it may be- my duty 10 qualify
ihat harsh statement somewhat"
"By confessing that am your
ideal?"
"Oh indeed. moi We never realize
our ideals. you know. or else they
would entirely cease 90 be- ideals My
confession Is limited TO a mere admis.
sion that / now consider you a very
pleasant young gentleman
You oner me a stone when ] cry
unto you for bread he exclaimed
The world Is filled with pleasant
Young men. They are Il drug on the
market I beg some special distinc
ton, some different classification IA
your eyes
you are becoming quite hard "a
please" her face turned partially
away. her look meditaatlve. and
and dictaiorial but I will try You
are intelligent, a spiendid dancer
fairly good looking. rather bright al
times. and. no doubt. would prove
teuturesome II not held strictly "a
your proper place Take Il all in an
you are even interesting. and ad
mit--I am inclined to like YOU
The taniallzlng tone and mannel
ncrved him. he grasped the white
hand resting inviiingiy on the grass
ana held q hrmly within his own
"You only make sport as you die
once before ! must have the whole
truth.
"Oh. no; 10 max sport al such /
time would be shec 81 mockegy, an,
would never das 20 be so free
why. remember we are scarcely morl
than strangers. How rude you are
only our third time Of meeiiug. ant
YOU viii not release my hand
Nof unless ! must, Nadia. and th
Aeon rlnelne soberness Of his yoic
startled the girl inio suddenly upliil
~ her owes 10 hls face What sh
rad laert Instantly changed ben moo
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06

A girl who can smile when obliged.
in the middle OF the season. 20 take
10 her bed with an attack az meaelea
l. q verItahle heroine So iR the won
an Who manages 20 control her expires
aion when a careless paascrby spills a
cup of tea over hes best irock.--hlae'
and White
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

This whose houely face you look upon,
Was Of Natures maaterfHi, great menf
Born with strong arms, that unfoupht battles won,
Direct Of speech, and cunning with the pen.
Chosen for large deslans he had the art
OF winning with HE hunor, and he went
Straight 20 his mark which the human hearti
Wise, too, for what ne could break ne bent.
Upon his back more than Atlas load,
. The burden Of the commonwealth, was laid;
he STOPPED and rose up 70 it though the road
Shot suddenly downward, not whit dlsmayed.
Hold, warriors, councillors, klnssi Al ave place
To this dead Reuefaetor Of The raeel
-Riehard Henry stoddnrd.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1908-02-06

NlaAAAM AsiNANlA MaE AAAN
by a bullet hred By a
"Johnuy Reb" IN battle The hlstor.
les Do not record q. nor the blograph-
les Those who saw the occurrence
thought little Of il at the time. so
pressing was the work they had IN
hand. and the president is not known
ever to have mentioned the incident
Concerned only with the welfare OF
a sundcred nation and its suffering
millions. and least OF all with self, IL
Is probable that no thought OF the
experience REQUIRED TO him at any
time IN the period OF stress and anx-
ioty aud important occupation that
followed another bullet. less honest,
that took away his life.
on the morning Of July 70. 1864.
a young lieutenant colonel OF the Six
ty.afth New York volunteers. staQdlug
Just outside Fort Stevens. one OF the
series OF forts that completely sur
rounded and guarded Washington.
saw President lincoln walking fear
lessy amoug his soldiers, discussing
the conditions and oircumatonccs of
the then impending attack upon th"
city by Gen. Early and his contodcr
ate forces. while baltic raEei ont.
side the brcastworks.
Watching with the curiosity of a
soldier who had seen his president
only twice before, the colonel was
alarmed when be saw him hit by q
bullet which had sped through the air
/ from the camp OF the enemy. That
young officer was William p Roome,
/ who was acknowledgement and chief
| OF staff 20 Mai Gen. Upton.
Sometimes Col Roome has thought
OF writing 10 IAnoOln's biographors
| and telling them OF the incident bu,
he procastiuated. not considering
Il matter OF sufficient Importance ia
interest them. Lately, however. not
/ ing the renewed interest in the minut
est details OF the life OF Lincoln be
believes that Americans would lizt
to know the facts.
When The bombardment OF Sumtei
was in progress Walker the confed
crate secretary OF war, making a tieg
speech al Montgomery, Ala. declared
aThe flag which now haunts th'
breeze here win hoat over tho dom'
Of the old capitol az Washington be
fore the first ol Mas"
That boast appeared in the sam'
issue Of the newspaper that printe,
l President I.incolns call for troops
and intensified the fears for the So
cnrity OF the capital already grcn
because Of The probable secession o
Virginia and the doubt as 70 the ,,
sltion of MARY land
President lincoln realised hoi
much depended ON HE holding Waal
lnrton. The loss oi the capital doub
less would result Ia EuropesA roco,
ai,ioa u The conledaaeyi ,he spl0