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The San Francisco call., 1908-04-14

1908 680,767.01
1904 4o4,72o.2g
1905 566,l14.0S
1906 2o2,645.76
1907 355 1921
Total .................$ $3,036,227.5
A new and important increase in
the operating expenses of the COM
pany has resulted from changed con-
ditions arising from the earthquake
ing consumption in the high level
districts of the city, which has ne
cessitated the installation of two ad-
ditional pumping plants operated at
an annual expense OF approximately
$4,000 and whose capacity in the near
future must be further enlarged to
meet the pressing demands of the
city.
The i2crease in cost of operation,
aside from this. is easily accounted
for by the greater cost of labor, which
is 40 per cent higher than in 1862,
and the additional cost of oil, other
materials and, indeed, every element
of expense entering into the operation
of the property.
The company has always paid the
highest rate of wages and secured the
most efficient labor. 1t has enjoyed
an unbroken record of tranquil rela-
tions with its employees. 1t has be-
lieved in good wages and good serv-
ice
In this connection it should not be
forgotten that the taxes for 1908 will
be $375, 5,000-that is to say, Sl38,00O
in excess of those for 1902 and 100000
in excess of those for 1907.
1t must also be borne in mind that
the 1902 schedule made no allowance
for depreciation or replacement
In taking the 1902 rate as a basis
no consideration has been given to
INCREASED TAXES,
INCREASED OPERATING Ex-
PENSE,
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
SINCE 1902,
DEPRECIATION AND RE-
PLACEMENT.
is THERE ANY HONEST OR
INTELLIGENT REASON OR ANY
RULE OF EQUITY FOR THE DE-
NAL TO THE COMPANY OF
PROPER ALLOWANCES FOR
THESE ITEMS?
i RATE FOR 1908
We have asked you for a Is per
cent increase over the rates of 1902,
except for shipping and contractors. a
S. city hydrant rate and 100000 for
"a depreciation fund Two hundred
thousand dollars is 10 per cent on an
income of $2,000,OOO We will, there
fore, assume for the purpose of plac-
ing Our requests clearly before you
that a 25 per cent increase on the
1902 rates, IS city hydrant rate
and $4,000 for city parks, school
buildings, etc, are to be allowed, and
place before you the estimated return
to the company on such a schedule:
Private consumers, 1907. 81, ,710032. 90
It is not fair to assume
that there will be an
increase during the hs-
cal year 1908, but let us
assume a per cent IN
crease .............. IS. .5ol.oo
INCOME 1908
Total estimated business
from private consumers
based on 1902 rates. 1,7o5.5 $500
rs per cent increase of
rates .............. 44s.885 90
| S. city hydrant rate. ..... 24O,O0O.OO
From city for buildings,
schools, streets, parks.
etc. ................ 100000
Shipping g............... 122,o02.0 90
Contractors (overesti-
mated ............ 100000
Other sources ........... 6O,482. 90
Total revenue from all
sources ..............$ 81, ,7o6, ,927. 90
CONTRA
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-14

ter in 1902 than in 1907, NoTWITH-
STANDING the following CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES FOR ADDI-
TIONAL CONSTRUCTION from
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
Pixie's | and.

The phrase Die" or 'DiXie's
Land is supposed to be derived from
one Dixy, kind hearted slave owner
on Manhattan Island in the latter part
of the eighteenth century. His treat
ment of his negroes caused them to
regard his plantation c'Dixy's'D as lit
tie short of an earthly paradise. and
when any of the slaves were taken
away from their old home they were
always pining for 'Dixy's" and singing
and talking of its joys. When slavery
moved southwark. the same ideal of
"Dixy's" was taken along. and in the
course of time. its origin being forgot
ten, it was applied to the southern
homes of the negroes. - New York
American.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
JUNIOR DAY NEXT SATURDAY.

The following are the Junior
League questions for Saturday: Bible
questions for review-Name the first
five books of the Bible. Tell what
they mean. Who was the first man?
Who was the first murderer? What
happened to him? What caused the
flood? Who built the Ark? How
long did it take? How many were
saved? What were the names of the
three sons of Noah? Who was the
father of the Faithful? Why was he
so called? What happened in Canana
that made the Father of the Faithful
leave? What happened when he
reached the place? What was he
told to do? How many sons did he
have? What were the names of his
two grandsons? How many sons had
Jacob? Who was the favorites on
and what happened to him? What be-
fell this son in Egypt? How did he
escape from prison? Were his
brothers punised? How long did
Josep reign? Did his people remain
in Egypt? What happened when
Joseph died? Where was Joseph
buried? Who succeeded him
Questions in literature Who wrote
Vanity Fair? Ivanhoe? Hard
Times? A Tale of Two Cities? The
RridCe of Siohts2 Snow Round ?
The Raven? Home Sweet Home
Evangeline? Locklesy Hall? Miles
Standish? Bracebridge Hall? What
American author was first recognized
by the critics of England? Who was
the author of Rock of Ages? Jesu:
Lover of My Soul? Nearer My Coo
to Thee? Gates Ajar? There is {
Land of Pure Delight? Leader
Helen Jacobs ushers, Annie Ford anC
Isabel Hutchinson.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
Debate at Smyrna High School.

A very interesting program was
rendered at the Smyrna High School
Friday afternoon, May l.. Among
the numbers rendered swere "a very
interesting piano solo by Edna Attix
and the paper by Douglas D. Durand,
after which we hadss the debate
question being: Resolved, "That the
country and country people contribute
more to the greatness and develop
ment of the United States !than the
city and city people," The affirmative
was supported by Clifton Deakyne,
Rich Holland and May Vaughn. The
negative by Carlton Walls. The de-
bate was decided in favor of the mega
tive.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
Catarrh Cannon be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease. and in order to cure il
y"u must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Hall Catarrh Cure
is not Quack medicine. IL was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country fol
years and is a regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best toncs known, combined with
the best blood pur fiers, acting directly on The
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination o
thetwO ingred tents is what produces such won
derful results in curing C4tarrh.
Send for testimonials free
j. CHENEY Il co Props, Toledo 0.
Sold nv Druggists. price 7jc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
WATCH THE LABEL-IMPORrANT
New Postal Law Makes it Necessary For US
to Cut Names off When Delinquent Year

We have revised our mailing list
this week and cut off those names
who are more than year in arrears,
those past the time limit allowed US
by the Post Office Department.
Announcement of this fact was made
for several weeks. We cannot
afford to pay a cent fine on each and
every copy of the Times sent to a
delinquent subscriber. The profit
in a paper is little enough without
having to stand this fine so there was
only one thing to do and that was
to strike the names off the list. 1t
is no wish of ours to take this
course. Uncle Sam has laid down
the law and he must be respected.
Those of our subscribers who have
been receiving the paper regularly
and who have been affected by this
change, will do us a kindness by
settling up their old account and
starting new. To those who nave
not received bills we would urge to
watch the label. The month and
year up to which you have paid is
printed along side of your mamie and
address. This appears on every
paper you receive and if you will
watch this label and send US your
remittance when due, it will assist
us materially in keeping an up-to-
date list. Those whose names have
been stricken off will receive bills
from us again and if not paid in due
time, the claims will be passed over
to a collector. We would appreciate
the cooperation of our subscribers ii
helping us to live up to the new
postal law. Watch the label and i
will always keep you posted.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
PLENTY OLE TROuRLE.

is caused by stagnation of the liver
and bowels. To get rid of it and
headache and biliousness and the poi
son that brings jaundice, take DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the reliable
purifiers that do the work without
grinding or gripping. 25c at Benton N.
Weldon's drug store.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds, and lung troubles is not affec-
ted by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates or
other harmful drugs, and we RECON-
mend it as a safe remedy for children
and adults. Sold by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

w. G. Roe makes an announcement
of some special prices this week.
S ee advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

That old skirt you have laid aside
will make you a good everyday skirt
if you will leave it with jefferson
& Young.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

Edward G. Walls has a change of
his advertisement this week. He has
something interesting to tell you.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

Delaware Bay shad at Cummings.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

We will help you keep the moths
away from your clothes if you will
give us a chance. 1t is a sure way.
Try US once. Jefferson & Young.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

All kinds of foreign fruits at Gun
ning's.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

New line of garden seed at Gun
ning's.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
Children's Dress Making.

Miss Anna HAZEL has opened at her
home, corner of Commerce and Union
Streets, dress making establishment where
she will make a speciality of Children S
Clothes.
Apply to
Mss ANNA HAZELL,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

Coal at $500 per 224O lbs for May
delivery. Means better coal and bet
ter service. Smyrna transportation
& ManufacturingCompany.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

The Delaware Chautauqua Com
pany, an incorporated society of negro
citizens, headed by President Jason
of the State Colored College, who
proposes to hold educational maps all
through the summer at the college
settlement near Dover, have pur-
chased and are removing the old
grandstand and proscenium boxes
used at the Delaware State Fair.
The grandstand will be strengthened
and beautifed and made part of the
auditorium for camp meetings. 1t
is the purpose of the readers to make
this istitution a power for the
improvement and uplift of the negro
race. DIR. Jason is secretary of the
Company.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

Buy your coal from Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

Probably you prefer to keep cool in
May and will not require Coal How
about Ice? Smyrna transportation
& Manufacturing Company.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

John Viney, a respected colored
man, aged 81 years, died Saturday
morning. He was buried Monday in
the Union A. M. E. Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

John w. Tucker our enterprising
clothier who runs two stores, one in
Smyrna and one in Dover, is offering
a special 10 per cent reduction that
should be readily picked up as ex-
ceptional values. See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06

If gentleman is known by the
way he keeps his shoe and clothes
we'll, will simply say-Jefferson &
Young.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
The SMYRNA TIMES
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1908-05-06
Made to Order Suits.

Our made order suits creation of the best Taiors
in New York City the home Of the most skilled designers and
taors in the world If you yourself dressed like
New Yorker, then let us make you Suit to order
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

NOW that the excitement and the preuices of the
laid aside and the decision of the people has ended all strife and
certainty the presidential office it is possible indulge
plain regarding the administration without thought
for anything but
The charges against arising of the Brownsville
dent which worked trenuosy throughout the
doubedy made Coored citizens feel that President his
tiud their might be at Indifferent While this feel
ing enough ALLEVIATE great number of Cooed
from their of the Republican candidate because other
candidate party could of better conditions
tn that still ngr the
of those md who thus hpey but hopefully continued in their
party faith Mr. Taft could consistently discuss the soldier incident
in the entirely within judgement
honor and rely and for the he should
be called the
of this But which reasonable Mr. Taft
different plain that his sympah for the
Cood people their struggle for development and
political equality in the United States lacking either depth
sincerity His father active aboitonit and from him he
mbibed the weak well the American policy of fair
all his long public of his has raised
about his good will the Coed people and if had
for the circumstance that he Secretary of War when President
Roosevelt army promulgated people
him candidate whom their
pcy placed The bignes his
plainly before the
office public
characterize the ascendancy of Mr. Taft His judicial
conscience have made him His administration will
brilliant which element the people will be permitted
fer by his fault failure
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21


They will never be seen and will hold
the two lengths of curtains securely
together.
TablecJoths.-A novel and sensible
way of removing a few spots from an
otherwise acceptable tablecloth is to
slip underneath the cloth before re-
moving it from the table small sized
bowl, and with a small pitcher of
boiling water and clean spoon pour
the water on the cloth, letting it fall
into the bowl held under, and with a
little swishing of the spoon take out
the spot. By carefully removing the
cloth and hanging it on the line until
dry it is again ready for further use
and is freed from spots.
Old Turkish Towels.-Many object
to the economy of cutting up the bet
ter portions of old Turkish towels for
wash-rags, on the ground that the
hem is cumbersome. Without hem
they ravel and the threads get down
the waste pipes A satisfactory way
is to buttonhole stitch the edge with
white darning cotton that sinks into
the mesh and holds in the threads.
The stitches may be a quarter of an
inch apart and taken in deep from
the edge. Thus employment can be
furnished for the youngest member of
the family.
Mending china.-One woman's way
is to powder a small quantity of lime
and, after adding the white of an egg,
mix into a paste. Apply it quickly
to the china to be mended and hold
or tie the broken pieces firmly for a
few minutes, so they may become set.
China mended in this way will rarely
break again in the same place.
Prunes.-One mother keeps on the
sideboard an attractive glass dish
filled with the best quantity of prunes
steamed and then allowed to dry. Be
side the dish is a little glass filled
with toothpicks, and the children are
thus provided with the very best ar
ticle of food for between-meal nib
bling Even those who profess to dis
like the much-abused prunes cannot
resist the temptation to eat them. -
New Dish Pan.-A brown papier-
mache tub of small size is found by
many to be far preferable to use as a
dish pan than the ordinary tin or
agate ware, for the reason that with
its use delicate glasses and china are
less likely to be broken.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
CIvILIzING THE WHITE SOUTH

DIRECTING military operations
of outay called night riders prominent
citizen the Governor of Tennessee has the
the world civilization districts
laws and rules of civilization effectua
recalls the days Uncle
force which the settlers relied for
their beyond the established of civilization
homes the fertile lands where maaudng
of and the of their
only calling The the the
which interference with of
thrilling founded border day experiences
yet live show how civil order civilized
ally established That such necessity should
where civilization supposed exist merely
that isolation and selfish assumption make without
other diveng influences That there
awry the South than the West the North the
OF communities and the fact that the people thereof imagine that
have natural rights which should
the furherance of the
against conviction hence military force the effective
permanently convincing portions the South
the rural white population made denns
the country for with little claim of auded ownership
landlords dwelling widely
cation like that between
their surroundings moonshner
defyer and the ynher These people,
nent contribute the populations of the villages
opposition whose breeding
the the the
together by community of interest Feud
them ynchng especially of Negro passing diversion
of hate and despng Nothing
them under the law but that which
mnation if they continue defy the The military
cvize the white South open opportunity
dom the settlers of the great wide and West.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
FOR COFFEE THAT is eoo0.
Beverage Easy to Prepare If Dlrec-
tions Are Followed.

The secret of good coffee is an i'm
maculately clean coffee pot, fresh
boiling water and good material. 1t
is better to pay little more for your
coffee and use less in quantity than
would be necessary in the cheaper
grades. The coffee pot should be thor
oughly washed and scalded after every
meal and coffee never allowed to
stand in it. If it gets discolored, put
little baking soda in it once a week
or so, fill with cold water and let it
come to the boiling point Take care
that the spout and strainer are
perfectly cleaned. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Unlike most cooking uten-
sils which do better work when their
newness has worn off, coffee pot is
better when new, whether made of tin,
granite ware, nickel or aluminium.
Many good housekeepers advocate fire.
quent renewals from the ten-cent
store, discarding the old coffee pots
as soon as they become discolored and
strong. These are better in the end
than the most expensive coffee perco-
lator that is not kept immaculate. The
time-honored rule for making coffee
is tablespoonful for each person and
one for the pot. Put the coffee in the
clean pot, pour in few spoonfuls of
cold water to wet it, add a clean,
freshly broken egg shell if you have
1t, or teaspoonful of the white of
egg, pour on the boiling water and let
it just come to the coil. Take away
from the fire, give a second shake or
stir the grounds down, then replace
and let it come again just to the boil.
Do this three times in succession, then
push back on the stove to settle and
clear. Some persons prefer to make
the coffee by the cold water method.
In this case cover the coffee with the
required amount of cold water, allow
it to reach the boiling point, then pro-
ceed as before. The coffee must not
be allowed to boil hard, but merely
reach the boiling point each time. If
not perfectly clear when ready to
serve, pour in a tablespoonful of cold
water.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
Carrot PUDDING.

One cupful grated carrot, one cupful
grated raw potato, one cupful sugar,
one cupful ground raisins, one cupful
(large) of flour, two level teaspoon
fuls soda dissolved in juice of potato;
spice to taste; / use nutmeg. Turn
pudding in buttered bucket, a five
pound lard bucket answers nicely, and
place bucket in large kettle containing
boiling water. Cover outside kettle
and steam about 31a hours. The wa
ter must not fall below the boiling
point. Good with any kind of a good
pudding sauce, vanilla, lemon or
brandy sauce, or may be iced when
cold and used as fruit cake.
Sauce.-Two cups milk, one-third of
a cupful of sugar, tablespoonful but
ter, tablespoonful flour; flavor with
vanilla.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
Potato Dumplings.

Mash fine half dozen good sized
hot boiled potatoes or put them
through ricer and beat afterward.
Add rounding tablespoon of butter,
one beaten egg, two cups of milk and
let cool until lukewarm Add yeast
cake dissolved in a little water and
enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Cover, let rise, shape lightly into little
cakes, and let rise light again. Take
up with a broad knife and lay around
on top of the boiling stew or pot pie.
Cover and steam until done. The
cakes may also be set in a buttered
pan and baked a light brown; serve
hot
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
Chocolate Walnuts

One cup sugar, two squares choco-
late (melteD, two eggs Cheat
white and yolks separately, one
cup milk (sweet or sour), four
cups flour, one teaspoon soda
QeveD, one teaspoon vanilla extract
one cup walnuts (broken, but not too
fine), one pinch salt. Mix in order
given above. Roll out into quarter
inch thickness and cut with small
round cutter (top of a salt shaker
may be used); fry in deep fat a num-
Der at time, and as soon as they
rise to the top stir with long fork so
that they will cook evenly. When
cool roll in powdered sugar
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
Apple Bread.

lake up two quarts of dough if
fos rusks; when it is light roll out
cake of it, half an inch thick; spread
stewed apples over it and over that
another cake rolled like the first; put
in a pan to tighten for short time;
bake it; have some thin slices of
stewed apples, tender, when the cake
is baked; lay these apples all over
the top, sprinkle them well with
sugar, some small bits of butter, and
either cinnamon or nutmeg; put it
back in the oven long enough for the
sugar to form a coating on the top;
take it out, and when cold slice it up.
This is an excellent bread for tea.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
Save Kid Gloves.

If you have lost one of your kid
gloves do not throw the other away
If it is short one it will come handy
for stripping on the right hand when
polishing stoves or doing any other
rough hand work. An elbow length
kid glove ripped apart to get the lar
gest surface will in most cases serve
the same purpose as a chamois pol.
isher. l have also used the arm part
of kid gloves for making infants
shoes, pocket watch protectors, and
as a covering for balls of twine or
knitting yarn to be used temporarily
Tor indoor play.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
China
Trains
Women
Best
By NINE. WU TING FANG,
Wife Of Chinese Diplomat.

embroidery ladies' weaving and other work for those in low
three obedienc those of daughter father
wife to her husband and a mother to her
explained Chinese religious guide books
and excellent girl here in this country
She charged to be truthful un and loving She told that be
tranquil the thoughts of her heart and the life will
search out the affairs of other people, like buyody She warned
handmadens with forbeaance Kindness
not to exact too strict reckoning with them the spending of the
household funds The Chinese girl taught make the toilet time
when she reflect the virtues One of the spiritual books
tells her that when she spreads powder her face she should think
it be for when purity within wei without Always the
Chinese girl exoed be good obednt and meek and day
the elders always thought that much learning would render her sub
toward her husband and sons
The Colorado statesman., 1908-11-21
Enulish Rhubarb Pie.

Mix and sift twice two cups -four
four teaspoons baking powder, half
teaspoon salt, one-quarter cup sugar,
a little nutmeg. Work in one-third
cup butter and IA tablespoons lard.
Add one egg well beaten, one-third
cup sweet milk. Roll out three-quar-
ters inch thick, cut with small biscuit
cutter and bake. Pour boiling water
on cut up rhubarb and let it cool;
pour off water, add more and cook
gently until done, adding sugar to
taste. Pour over the little crusts Zone
to each person) and serve hot. Ap-
pies (sour) may be used in the same
manner