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The Washington times., 1908-08-23
WEST IS FOR TAFT,
M'KINLAY DECLARES
State Chairman Dick Also Predicts
a Sweeping Republican Ma
jOrity iii Missouri.

- CHICAGO. Aug. 22.-Tbat Taft will
carry Missouri by a comfortable ma
jority and California by at least 50.003
votes. were the glad tidinss brought
into Republican Western headquarters
today hy State Chairman w s Dickey.
Of Missouri. and Representative McKin-
lay OF California. Dickey is here to
confer on campaign plans for his state.
while McKinlsy viii leave tonight for
the East He-is booked for a stmping
tour OF Vermont
Mr. McKinlsy declared the West save
Taft credit for smoothing out the Jap
anese-American wrinkles on his trip
through the Far East. This. he said,
will help pile up d 5000 plurality for the
Republican ticket in California alone.
and a sweeping victory throughout the
Western coast.
He also predicted the election Of a
fun Congressional ticket in California
National Chairman Frank II. Hitchcock
is expected in Chicago soor
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
VICTOR.

TO have toiled upward through the bar
rem years,
To have had courage to contend with
And walked in silence when the victor's
Was Justly thine. lest It should reach
the ears
OF the great grieving host Of vanquished
ones;
Showing Christs mercy to the puny
soul
That would have kept thee from the
longed for goal
All these are victories. on. worthy sonsi
But to have battled bravely, and have
failed
Yet falling, stood undaunted to the last
Cheering the ones who on TO victory
passed;
Infusing nope to those by doubts as
sailed;
Conquering self. beneath the ehastening
rod
Behold a victor worthy of his God
Beth Slator Whitson, in Metropolitan
Magazine.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
SEES SNAKES JUMP
FROM FALLING EGGS

LEWISTOWN, Pa, Aug. eggs
falling in their path and a black snake
coming from each Of them was a sight
thar nearly gave nervous prostration
TO Mrs. Joseph Settles and Mrs. John
Fuilmer today.
The women were walking beside a
hedge fence when without gaTning the
eggs began TO drop, and not until
eighteen little reptiles had squirmed
from the broken shells and scampered
of TO the brush did the womsn's fears
subside.
In response TO the screams of the
women the head of a iarmer appeared
above the hedge. He had plJwed up a
nest OF eggs and thrown them over the
hedge.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
ESPERANTO MEETING
COMES TO.A CLOSE

DRESDEN, Aug. 22.-The fourth Es-
perantO congress has been brought to a
close here. but before the adjournment
today it was decided that two meetings
should be neld next year, one at Chau-
tauqua, n. Y, in the United States, and
the other in Barcelona. Spain.
Leading spirits in the movement for
a new language are expected TO visit
both congresses and deliver addresses.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
QUEER MEN AND WOMEN.

Call a girl a chick and she smiles /;
call a woman a hen and she howls
Call young woman a witch and she
is pleased; call an ola woman a witch
and she is indignant. Call girl a
kitten and she rather likes it; call Q
woman cat and she hates you
Women are queer.
If you call a man a gay dog II will
fiatter him; call him . pup, a hound
or cur and he will try to alter the
map of your face. He doesn't mind
being called a bull or bear. yet he viii
object 10 being mentioned as a calf
or = cub. Men are queer, too.-Tit- Bits
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
BRYAN IS ASSURED
OF WARM WELCOME
Georgia Makes Elaborate Plans for
Reception of the Demo-
cratic Candidate.

MACON, Ga, Aug. 22.-Plaus are afoot
10 make Bryan's appearance here on
September II the feature Of the greatest
State celebration IN the history Of Geor-
gia,
The date has been set by National
Chairman Mack, and as it is likely to
be the only speech delivered in the
State by the Democratic leader in the
campaign, no effort viii be spared to
make il an event OF the first magnitude
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

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The Washington times., 1908-08-23

A Kentucky farmer emptied his shot
gun into a party of night riders who
we're burning his tobacco crop. This
sort of interference with innocent sport
should be frowned upon, and as it hap
peaed in Kentucky it will doubtless be
dealt with severely.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

A Texas man announces his candi-
dacy for governor. and says, Il shall
win. as God is with me" Some uncer-
tainties are entertained on this point
as il is announced that the vets are
also with him.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
TEACHER WAS IGNORANT.

How do you like your teacher. dear?'
little Mary was asked after her first
day at school 81 Ike her res1 well, -
said Mary, "but'I don't think she knows
much. for she Just keers asking quss-
tons ali the time. "-E1 chs nge.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

NTr William Nelson CromwelIs sp-
pointment as a member and legal advis-
er to the advisory campaign committee
may be expected TO cause some seismic
commotion in the cemetery where lie the
remains OF the reveTed John Tyler Nor
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

AfUer looking over that 500, ,0o0, 90
raise, for which England has been
stacking her chips, Germany has
skinned her hand and announced that
she isn't interested in that naval pot,
ANYHOW
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Reciprocal insanity which is TO he
the defense in the Hains case, is pre-
sumed 10 be a new variety Of brain
storm, with two tunnels 10 the cloud
instead of one
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Messrs. Taft and Bryan having both
decided 20 take the stump, there is yet
hope that a political campaign may
actually be organized this year
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Well, If Fighting Bob is to become
Writing Bob. there is satisfaction IN
knowing he can do either right well.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Caricaturlsts have traditOHally repre-
senJed the brewer as round, fat and
short OF shank; but if half the stories
are true OF brewery contr' buttons TO
campaign funds all over the country,
the wise cartoonist Of the future will
al least lcngthen out the legs a few
links.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

II is calculated that the ball dropped
from the top Of the Washington Monu-
ment was going 161 feet per second
when it reached the ground and was
&c ught. From which IL is apparent that
caution should dictate using net TO
catch the Presidential candidate who
takes the long tumble.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

With the location Of fzzet Pasha only
two problems are troubling humanity
now-the ball score and the coming
straw votes
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

The Bryan mule, presented by Mime
sofa admirers. has been kicking the
candidates friends and generally max
ing itself Troublesome. Mr.. Bryan seems
to have some mules under better con-
troll than others.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Nicholas could get few tips from
Abdul on the art Of placating an angry
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

BY the way. has anybody thought Of
inserting a CLASSIFIED ad I'm the effort to
learn what has become Of the Iudcpend-
ence party?
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

New York's latest drink is called the
aviator" OF course 1t sends 'em up
In the air
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Taft recently bought a Kentucky
horse. To checkmate this move it is
up to Bryan TO get Missouri mule.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23

Castro may yet find he has made a
frightful mistake in getting Hollands
Dutch I'D.
The Washington times., 1908-08-23
Tawney Is Anxious.

Jim Tawney, chairman OF the Commit
tee on Appropriations. z3d the Speak
er's right hand. is having a tough time
in trying to convince the people up In
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
W. VA HEATING &
PLUMBING co.

In compiling list of leading
concerns which bear lntarnished
regulations III the eyes of labor.
We should be remiss in our duty
did We fail to mention the w. Va.
Heating x Plumbing Co., located
at 20 Capitol st. Mr.. John r.
ShankIln is the we'll known and
genial general manager of this en-
t"rpnNr- This concern has made
plain his friendly position toward
labor a"d we are pleased to give
It honorary mention in this re-
view.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
Firms Friendly
tC Labor=-Cor1 .
RUBY BROS.

Common sense is instinct and
enough pt ii is genius. Instinct
tell, The bright housewife where
10 find ,t. best al prices that suit.
She has 81 Genius for finding out
whprr true merit and low prices
ar. a,-~uI,"t That is why they
40 10 I.,r Bros, dealers in gro
crrirs. ."ated at Is Capitol.
Thry ARE very friendly toward
the wor ng man and our readers
,Boad foster and encourage them.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
sTOFFEL & COCHRAN

In this friendly list review we
Ielicia'o ourselves. i'll giving a
,larr 80. commence to these popu-
lar ph"'ugraphrrs, located at 1OS!,
Capitol They are entitled to our.
conhjuri support and patronage
and W trust that our members
will rrrsprDratr.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-10-14

ST. Paul, Mimi, May 1st, 1908.
Hon. Julius A. schmahI Secretary of
State
Sir: AS required by Section rs of the
Revised Laws, as amended, | have the
honor to furnish you herewith a state
ment of the purposes and effects of the
respective amendments proposed to the
Constt tuition of the State of Minnesota by
the Legislature of 1907, and which are
to be submitted to the electors of said
state at the General Election of 1908.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
PRETTY WEDDINGAT KENToN
MISS Laura Bell GreenweII Daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank GreenweII Be-
comes Bride of John Willis, Jr.

Kenton, Dec. 14:-A very pretty
wedding was solemnized at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Greenwell
IN Kenton, on Wednesday evening.
December 9th at eight O'Clock, when
their only daughter, Miss Laura Bell
Geenwel, became the bride of John
Willis, Jr., of near Dover. The
Wedding march was played by Miss
Emma Blades, of Harrington, while
the ushers, Wallace Hilyard of Ken
ton and Joseph Willis entered the
room, followed by Miss Ethel Willis
maid OF honor and Mr.. Harry Green
we'll as best man, brother and sister
of the bride and groom. Then came
the bride and groom who were met
beneath an arch of cedar and holly
by Rev. j. A. Buckson of Dover pas
tor OF the M. E. Church. The bride
was attired in beautiful gown of
white. After the ceremony refresh
ments were served. The bride re-
ceived many beautiful presents.
Among those present were. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Greenwell, Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Willis Sr., Rev. J. A.
Buckson. Mr.. Cooper Tarbutton and
son, of Crumpton, Md, Mr.. and
Mrs. William H. Greenwell, Mr..
ard Mrs. John Jacobs of Kenton,
Mrs. Austin Grier, Sr., Mrs. William
Hicks of TalcOny, Pa. ; Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Grier, Jr., of Holmes
burg, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. John Tar
button, of Maryland, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
N. Willis, Mr.. and Mrs. Levin A..
Willis and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man H. Willis and daughters, Mr..
and Mrs. Emmett H. Hutchins and
sons, MIR. and Mrs. Edward W. Mel
son, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Hilyard,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Arthurs, Mr..
and Mrs. Reynolds Reed, Mrs Wilson
c. Moore, Mrs. William Dodd, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Wilds and sons, Mr..
and Mrs Edgar Frazier, Mr.. anC
Mrs. George Carey, Mr.. and Mrs
B. F. Graham. Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. John Webster
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Bull and daugh
ter, Misses Emma Blades. Mar,
Downs, Ella Davis, Ethyl Willis
Lillian Frazier, Katherine Wallace
Katherine Downs, Edna and Cor
Hilyard, Addie Willis. Messrs
Joseph Willis, Wallace Hilyard
Harry Greenwell, William Hutchison
Gilbert Davis, Earl and Lee ShafIer
Roy Legar, William M. Willis, Will
liam Graham, Elwood Hutchison, Nor
ris Nelson, Rusel Carey and siste
and Albert Miller.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
POWER TO COLLECT BAIL
BONDS BECOME FORFEITED
BILL TO BE PRESENTED TO THE
COMING LEGISLATURE
Also a Bill to Clothe the State Auditor
With the Power of a State
mptroIIer-Other Bills.

With the Power of a State
mptrolIer-Other Bills.
Some of the new bills being con-
sidered for presentation to the new
General Assembly of Delaware will,
if adopted and enacted, revolutionize
some of the conditions of govern
ment in this State. They include
the following: Clothing the auditor
with powers of State comptroller
The auditor now has no powers except
clerical and passes on accounts after
the money is all spent. Money is
drawn from the State treasury in
bulk and some officials refuse to allow
minute examination of their accounts.
Enforcing the collection of a for
feited bond. In criminal cases there
is not record in recent year of for
feited bond having been collected.
Any criminal bail bond is therefore
STRAW bail and is, correspondingly
a farce. Several times bonds in cases
of defaulting officials have been part
ly forgiven. Taking the oyster oeds
from the private corporations now
operating them and enabling individ-
ual planters and oystermen to engage
/ in the business and extend the area Of
fertility. This, it is argued, VIII not
only greatly increase the State
revenue, but will make oysters more
abundant. Appropriating $3.50, OO(
and appointing a commission to builC
a new State capitol at Dover.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
BIG REVIVAL AT SEVERSONS.
SixtY-Eight Conversions Have Taken
Place And Interest is Growing.

Severson's s M. E. Church, one of
the largest appointments on Smyrna
Circuit, Rev. W. E. Matthews,
pastor, is having one of the most
successful revivals in its history.
The meetings started four weeks ago
and up to-date there have been 68
conversions with the interest growing
nightly. There has been a great re-
ligious awakening at Seversons' and
the church greatly revived. Previous
to startling the extra meetings at
Seversons, Pastor Matthews closed
a successful revival at Friendship
Church (Thoroughfare Neck with SO
conversions, making a total for Smyr-
ma Circuit of 1O6 conversions. The
meetings at Jerman Chapel the only
other charge on the circuit will not
take place until some time after the
first of the year.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
NEW STATE HOUSE MOVEMENT
Sentiment Growing for a Commodioue
Building for Lawmakers to Be
Erected On Dover Green.

Senator Alvan B. Conner, of Kent
County, the nestor of the State
Senate, will introduce the bill into
the Legislature for the new State
capitol building at Dover, and it is
understood that the Democratic
leaders in the Legislature will favor
the project. Senator Conner is
Republican but proposes to urge an
entirely bipartisan commission to
build the new State capitol. He has
had marked success at getting his
measures through the Legislature,
notably the compulsory education
law, the new good roads law for
Kent and Sussex and the forest pre-
serving law. The advocates of the
new State House call attention to
the fact that the building of a new
State House will not cause a dollar
taxation to be added on the farmers
and taxpayers of the State. Delaware
has no State tax. The money will
be raised by direct appropriations Of
funds on hand and a twenty year loan
and sinking fund.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
SCHOOL TEACHER PAYS FINE
Cost Miss Bertha DnabaGgn $23 "a
For Whipping Lewis Silcox

Miss Bertha Dillabaugn, teacher of
School No. /, Denney's Corner, four
miles north of Dover. was compelled
to pay fine and costs of $23. "a,
before Justice of the Peace E. F.
Wood, Saturday. being charged with
having cruelty whipped a scholar,
Lewis Silcox, aged II years. living
with James P. Masten on the State
road. The evidence showed that the
teacher had whipped the boy for some
disobedience, and when he turned on
her she administered a more severe
whipping, leaving marks on the boys
head. Silcox was taken from a Will
mington home by Mr.. Masten.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
NEW WHEELWRIGHT SHOP

Horace TiIghman Rents the Old
Whea tman Shop Back of Wilson's.
Horace Tilghman who recently
gave up his wheelwright business at
Salisbury, Md, and moved back to
Smvrna to make a home for his
afflicted father, Squire George W.
Tilghman. has rented the old wheel
wright shop long used by Samuel
Wheatman back of Thomas H. Will
sons Agricultural Store where he
will be pleased to see his friends
and former patrons. Mr.. Tilghman
is a good mechanic and is fully pre-
pared to meet the wants of the pub
lie. See his advertisement in another
column.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
DR.. MONEY AT SASSAFRAS

Former Cheswold Physician Hangs
Out His Shingle on the Eastern Shore
The >Sassafras correspondent of the
Kent News says 1.-THE whole town
of Sassafras, Md, and vicinity are
delighted to think we had a new doc
tor TO arrive in Sassafcras on Tues
day morning, DR.. P. M. Money, of
Crisfeld, Md, and will locate here.
His office furniture arrived also and
soon as the doctor can procure
house he will bring his family here. "
DIR. Money was recently located in
Cheswold where he practised for
many years.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
SECURE TEACHERS SALARIES
State Board of Education Would Have
a Law to This Effect.

a Law to This Effect.
The State Board of Education, with
Governor Preston Lea as the presid-
ing officer on Friday discussed the
county-unit matter in the raising of
school taxes and the proposed plan to
change the tax levy fom "rental
value" on real estate to actual value,
on the personal property of the tenant
farmers. Matters of legislation to
protect the teachers in the small
country districts who are frequently
deprived of their salaries through in
efficiency in the collections were, also
discussed. The many shortcomings in
the present school laws were gone
over with a view of presenting early
in the legislature session, entirely
new bill.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
MISS ARAMINTA NYNsON WEDs
United In Marriage in Smyrna to-day
to, Mr.. Jacob Morris of Lewes-
Ceremony at Walter w. Hynson's

Miss Araminta Hynson, of Sails
bury, Md, formerly of this town,
daughter of the late Rev. E. H. Hyn-
son of Wilmington Conference and
Mrs. Mary A. Hynson, of Salisbury,
Md, was united in marriage to-day
to Mr.. Jacob Morris of Lewes. The
ceremony took place at the residence
of the brides brother. Mr.. Walter w.
HynsOn, at II o'clock this morning and
was performed by the Rev. Robert
Watt, D. D., pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church. Only the immediate families
of the contracting parties were pre-
sent. A wedding breakfast and re-
ception followed the ceremony after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Morris left on
the II. 81 train for g. wedding trip to
Washington, D. C. The bride IS
gown was of white wool taffeta over
silk. Her going away gown was of
dark blue broadclOth. Those from a
distance at the wedding were: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Morris, Miss Mil
dred Morris, Lewes; Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Maddox, Miss Eleanor Mad
dox and Mr.. Harold Barron, Centre
vile, Md. ; Mrs Martin Short, Mr..
Morris Short, Mr.. William Morris,
Philadelphia; Mrs. Mary A. Hynson
and Mr.. Frank HYnson, Salisbury
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
HARVEY JONES FIXES STORE
Improves the Interior of His Paint and
Paperhanging Establishment.

Harvey Jones, Smyrna's we'll
known painter and paper hanger, who
is occupying the Cummins Building
at the "Four Co ners," has much
improved the interior of his estab-
lishment by moving his counter and
Office back and fitting up the front
to show his handsome line of wall
papers. The whole interior has been
papered and painted and makes a de-
lightful store. Mr.. Jones is build
ing up a fine trade and his customers
are glad to see him progressive in his
ideas with regard to his place of
business.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
MINSTREL SHOW TOMORROW
DeRue Brothers Will Appear at SmYr-
ma Opera House.


A minstrel show without good sing
ing is like a building without
foundation. DeRue Bros, make spe-
cial feature of their quintette, making
a careful selection of vocalists from
all parts Of the country, including
such soloists as the English tenor,
Frank w Chace; the eminent bari
tone, Leroy Gleason; the San Fran
ciso basso, Robert Winter, Raymond
st. Clair, and the phenomenal juve
nile soprano, Master John Lambert,
altogether making one of the fenst
vocal organizations in the singing de-
partment. They will apear in musi-
cal selections during the minstrel hrst
part at The Smyrna Opera House to-
morrow night December II.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASeURY

District Superintendent Rooms WIZ
Occupy Pulpit in the Morning
The services at Asbury NJ e.
Church Sunday will be appropriate to
the season. The District Superinten-
dent, Rev. w. G. Koons will preach
in the morning, and the choir will
render the Christmas music at both
services. The pastor will preach in
the evening on "The Unwelcome
Guest, " to be followed by an after
service. At two in the afternoon
the Christmas exercises in the Sab
bath School. A most interesting pro-
gam will be rendered, the room will
be decorated. All are cordially in
vited.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
ART AND DRAMA DAY AT CLUB

Miss Edith Collins Has Charge of An
Interesting Program Friday.
The program at the Century Club
was in charge of the chairman Of art
and drama, Miss Edith Collins and
was as follows: Piano Duet, Miss
Edith Beck, Miss Lillian Speakman /;
"Courtship of Miles Standish, read
by--Mrs. J. E. Hoffecker, Mrs. Elva
McCausland, Miss Laura Bell, Mrs.
w. F. P. Jacobs. Vocal solo, Mrs.
James D. Wilds.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
JUNIOR LEAGUE XMAS SERVICE
Will Be Given Saturday Afternoon With
a Special Program.

Saturday afternoon there will be
special Christmas service by the Jun
ior League in the lecture room, con-
sisting of instrumental and vocal
music and recitations and readings.
The Christmas booklets will be dis
tributed. Each Junior may invite as
many visitors as they desire. A
special Offering will be taken.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
ANOTHER PAPER AT DOVEE

Wilmington Conference Academy to
Issue a School Paper-Academician.
The students at the Conference
academy Dover, are issuing a school
paper which will appear this week
for the first time. to be known as the
Academician. " The staff OF the
paper includes the following: Mana
ger-inChief, Charles w. Spry; assist
ant managers, H. B. Warren, Charles
H. Atkins; managing editor, Thomas
b. McCabe; editor-in-chief, Thomas
Mowbray; assistant editors, Miss
Lettie Insley, Miss Grace W. Green
and Howard Hardcastle.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
XMAS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Bethel and Cheswold Preparing for
Christmas Entertainment.
Committees of both Bethel AND
Cheswold churches are preparing
Christmas entertainments and an
nouncements are made that Cheswol6
Sunday School will hold theirs Christ
mas night and Bethel Sunday SehOot
the following Tuesday night, Deem
Der 10th.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
Smyrna Grange to Go to cheswold.

Smyrna Grange No. Il, has accepted
an invitation to visit Rural Grange at
Cheswold Saturday afternoon, Decem-
ber 10 at 2 O'Clock. No meeting
will be held at Smyrna on that date.
Patrons take notice and visit rural,
bv order of Grange. w. 7. Massey,
Lecturer.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
MECHANICS REMEMBER XMAS

Local Society Getting Up a Box of
Toys For Orphans Home
The members and friends of Stars
and Stripes Council, No. 26, Jr. o.
n. A. M. are requested to bring or
send to the Odd Fellows Hall Thurs
day evening, December II by 80 clock
any toys or playthings suitable for
Christmas presents for small children
as the Council desires to pack
Christmas box to send to the Junior
Order Orphans Home at Tiffin Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1908-12-16
NEW OFFICE FOR HENRY BOYER

George n. Dick Building one-storY
Double Office for Realestate Broker
George H. Dick is erecting for his
tenant Henry d. Boyer, realestate
broker aone-story double office build
mo between Mr.. Boyer's present
Office and the resid nee Of William r.
g nnnn The building will be modern
ard when finished will make much
hatter l ouarters for Mr.. Boyer. The
so,,udation was broken yesterday and
tne building will be completed by the
FIRST Of March.