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End View.

center is the hay bay, which opens
into the feed racks on all sides except
to the northward, where the gable of
the shed permits the hay to be put in
easily.
A corn crib can also be added, sug-
gests Farm and Home, and grain for
The new era., 1908-12-31
FOR THE KICKING HORSE.
Method of Placing Pole Between the
Stalls.

plan for securely fastening a pole
between two kicking horses in stall
is shown In the accompanying illustra-
ton. A is horseshoe which is spiked
to the center of the manger, through
which the top end of the pole is
slipped. B, a rod four inches long, is
driven into the other end of the pole.
Into the hook long link of chain,
The new era., 1908-12-31

! The Swedish National Commission
for the Prevention of tuberculosis has
recommended the gradual establish
ment Il 1900 retreats for consump-
tives, to be scattered throughout the
The total cost will be nearly 11.000, 900
crowns.
The new era., 1908-12-31

Count Zeppelin's airship will carry
moro passengers than the Wright bro
thsrs' aeroplane. That is why It In
mo- dangerous.
The new era., 1908-12-31
Ground Plan.

stored at the point where it will be
consumed. 1t is often a financial ad-
vantage to erect shed in pasture,
even though good barns are available
elsewhere. This shed will accommo-
date 25 to 80 head of steers. In the
The new era., 1908-12-31
Quarters for the Steers.

the steers kept there. A shed of this
sort should not cost more than $500
at the present prices of lumber.
The new era., 1908-12-31
z%zEt g: !St@otIifp
ksesXspl kse4s .ls.s}
GOOD STOCK SHED.
Arrangement Which Will Save Much
Labor and Time.

1t is great saving of labor to have
the hay and grain for feeding steers
The new era., 1908-12-31

minutes later porter discovered that
Campion was dead. The coroner's au-
topsy disclosed the fact that death was
due to blod clot near the heart.
Campion was a butcher, thirty-four
years cid. He leaves a widow.
DR.. Ben Beshoar of Trinidad, Demo
cratic nominee for the state Senate at
the last election, has served notice of
election contest upon Senator Cashmere
Barela, who has Just received his GER
tificate of election from the secretary
of state. Notice of contest was also
served upon w. w. Boyles and Isaac
Amador, the Republican representa-
tives-elect, by ]. " Cordova and Max
Tafoya, their Democratic opponents.
Work on the Riverside reservoir in
Larimer county has been completed
and 525 cnbic feet of water a second
is now being run into this. the largest
reservoir in the county. The Riverside
Irrigation Company has completed fill
ings on the reservoir site of Wildcat
creek and will commence construction
as soon as possible.
A Colorado Springs millionaire,
whose name Is withheld, is understood
to have promised $25,OOO toward the
proposed new gymnasium for Colorado
college, provided an equal sum can be
raised elsewhere.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21
WOMAN S CLUB NOTES

The Educational and Mothers
sections held their first meeting
Of the season Monday afternoon
Nov. 10, at the residence of Mrs.
Role Hunter, 100 E. Reynolds
street, at 9 30 p. M, Mrs, Hattie
Manuel chairman, presiding.
The work for the sections was
beautifully outlined and each
member present seemed anxious
10 take hold and help aid Lincoln
G 'lored Home by raising means
to hep purchase mattresses for
this home which are so much
nee d. d. We trust the public Will
donate literally when they make
an appeal. Thi> section will also
gather in the boys aud girls
every 4th Sunday afternoon and
these meetings will be held at he
d ffereut churches. The first
meeting will be held Sunday,
December q, 1908, at the ST.
John church. A paper on "Obe-
dience, will be read, also good
music by the boys and girls Do
not forget the children. Christ
mas uVenirs will be given each
child present.
The Pnilanthropic Section will
meet at the Home in d potato
shower Each ore bring a few
potatoes Mrs. LenOra Fisher is
chairman of the above section
Arrangements are almost com.
pleted for the grand reception
which will be rendered Mrs. Eva
Monroe, president and her staff
Of officers of the Illinois state
federation, on NoVem Der 30, '08,.
at st. Paul A. M. e. church, by
the Springfield Woman S G ub.
All persons outside of the club
members are invited guests and
will be admitted for the small
sum Of 15c. Come out
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21
Original Copyrigh ghted
Pictures.

OF the worlds lightweight
championship battle, taken at the
rIn@~ide at CoIma, Cal Septem.
Der 9, 1908 These are the best
ignt p ctures ever taken aud are
realistic from training quarters
to lhe Knockout. These pictures
a owned and conti oiled by the
Chicago Film Exchange and are
under the direction of Mr.. John
Krone.
The management of the En-
pire Theatre wishes to announce
through this paper that their
house will be open to the Negro
Friday night, Nov. q. at which
time the pictures of the famous
Nelson Cans lightweight battle
will be exhibited. You may
avail yourselves of the opportu-
uity of seeing this great fight.
Joe Cans has been the ideal of
fighting world for a number of
years and was really top notch
er until the sturdy Dane beat him
down. Mr.. Com ers, manager of
the Emgire thinks the Negro
should nave an opportunity Of
seeing one of the greatest fight
ers the world ever produced, in
action. No doubt the house will
be packed. Friday, November
q, at the Empire.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21
Bloomington News.

Mrs Smith of Fairbury, has
returned home having submitted d
to an operation at Brokaw hospI
tai
Lawyer Vashon of Springfe d.
was IN the lily this week in the
interest of the Harriet Beecher
Stowe Institute trial which has
attradted Considerable attention
among bosh races.
The court gave the children
over into the hands of Mrs,
Brown for "a 30 day trial on
condition. Mrs. Brown betters
condi,iOus in all respects.
e der J E. Anderson of Pa.
ducah, Ky, has returned to his
home, having held a seven day S
revival at the Third Christian
church.
The rally held at the Third
Christian church was a success
in every way Rev. Johnson of
the A. NJ e. church, delivered
an able address Rev. Hackney,
a Baptist minister of Streator,
and Rev. &. Hall Of Mt. Pisgah,
also assisted in the program.
The A. NJ e. church members
are contemplating building a
beautiful new church in the
spring.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Third Christian church. met with
Mrs. Chas. Lester Thursday and
elected Mrs. y. Stevenson, pres.
ident, Mrs R. Williams, vice
president, Mrs. Chas. Lester,
secretary.
Graduation services from the
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21
Mrs. Eva Monroe.

Mrs. Monroe was recenlly
cleo ed pres dent of he State
+ derdtl0n OF Iiinois Wampn's
Club. Springfield houort d again.
Sne has served as ch1irm III Of
the Executive Board for the past
Two years and by her executive
ability showed the members of
rhat body hat she was we'll fit
ted for II higher pa ace and by her
pleasing manner, won the hearts
Of the mass Of uO workers.
Mrs. Monroe has b en- an ardent
Wur ker III The local Woman's
Cuo ever s,nce its orgar.iz ttiuu
III September 1899. She has
given her tine and aid 10 each
president ard we as a club. wish
10 extend To her Gu appr, cialiOn
bY the way of public reception
here the ciljZ rs Will have he
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21

NO PICE-The Christmas mum
Der Of The Forum is 10 be cut
December ~, this year, giving
those who desire to advertise
their Christmas articles ample
time to do so and get direct re-
suits. Ever since The Forum
has run, we have given you a
Christmas number. p-inted in
colOrs and several hundred extra
copies. Those who desire adver
tisments are requested to get
their matter in by December Z,
or before.
WANTED-Young lady or boy
TO collect for The Forum. Apply
at once 3054 S. 9Th ST.
Join the Enterprise Loan and
Savings Co. All the up-to date
young men are joining.
Miss Nancy Brown has the
best hot biscuits every morning
for breakfast
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21
Music al Program.

The following program will be
rendered at the New Hope Bap-
list chui ch. corner 8th and Mil
ler Sis Thursday, Nov. 26 =
Opening chorus by twelve
Instrumental solo, Mrs. Nettie
Gaody, Quartet, Misses Floss ie
Watson and Myrtle Osby Messrs
Roscoe Jones and T W. War
rick-Declamation, D. O. Yates
Vocal SOLO, Mrs, Warrick-
Trombone solo, H. Alexander
Vocal duet Mrs. Victoria Yates
and Miss Nancy Brown-Baritor e
solo. MIS- Role Hunter-Recita
ton, Mrs. Carrie Smith-Vocal
solo, Mrs. Cora Krby-Instru,
mental duet, Misses Armeia and
Justine McKinney-VOcal solo.
Miss Nancy Brown-CIosing
chorus
Don't fail to attend this musi-
cal treat. Admission 15c.
Miss Nancy Brown, Mgr.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21

l. sure of greeting her and her
tticiaI staff This is Cur own
Eva, who S like the good Samar.
itau, giving a cool drink Of water
TO >he old AID weary mothers as
we'll as 10 the motherless and
fatherIess children She IS he
founder Of the Lincoln Old Folks
and Orphans Home.
Mrs. Monroe served On the eX
ecutive board Of the State De
par'ment Of The | hnOis Womth'o
ReIi t Corps, which is composed
e more than 1900 white women,
and gave entire satiSfaclion She
is past president of John A
Bross w L. G No. SO. of this
city We are proud to have such
women identif with the
Springfield club.
Jennie Coleman McCIain.
Pres. Springfield W G ub
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21

Mesdames Sarah Works. Julia
B1rbee, Sarah Works, Barbara
Rhodes Lucy Young, Sidney
SIMS, attended the Stewardess
convention at Bloomington last
week, They report that much
spiritual good was accomplished.
Mesdames Gertrude Blackwell,
Geo. Bates, Geo. Green, Champ
Singleton, were in Danvil!e last
week, the guests of Mrs. Rowan.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-11-21

MI. Prsgah church. were con.
Quoted Sunday evening IN their
church. Tue graduates were as
follows: MIsEe Minnie Cald vel
B-rjh', Pollard, Lula Pollard and
GimeIee Brown.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
People Who Come and Go
= and their Social Doing

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boggs, who
were married on September the 7th,
were given a serenade at the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Simon Eyer, near Cheswold Monday
night by a crowd of merry makers
from the Cheswold- district.
Miss Ella M. Buckmaster, who
broke up housekeeping after the death
of her father, Thomas Buckmaster,
ami who has rented her house to Prof.
E. L. Pontz, left yesterday for
Philadelphia where she will make
her home. She leaves with the re-
gret but hest wishes of her many
Smyrna friends.
William Salisbury Bostic, prom
inent Dover business man and form
erly member for several terms of
Council, was married on Saturday.
The bride was Miss Anna Windolph.
The wedding was performed quietly
at the parsonage of First Baptist
Church of Dover by the pastor, Rev.
S. j. Cleeland. Both the bride and
bridegroom are members of that
church, the bridegroom being one of
the most active officials there. Only
few relatives were present. Mr..
and Mrs. BCstic went to Atlantic City
Immediately after the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Rich, of
Salin Cruaz, Mexico, who have been
visiting her mother, Mrs. w. W.
Tschudy, left last Saturday on their
return to Mexico.
Mrs. William Lank, of Philadel-
phia, is being entertained by her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Howell Le-
Ferve.
Mr.. Rowland Bell, of Ports
mouth, Va, Mr.. Oswald Denney and
William Diehl, of Philadelphia, were
among the former Smyrnians in towr
yesterday who came home to cast the il
vote.
Mrs. H. D. Boyer entertained {
comhany of friends last evening al
cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert C. P. Price
of Little Creek, Del, have issued in
vitations for the marriage of theil
daughter, Anna Carolyn Price to Ear
j. Keller of Reading, Pa. The mar
riage will take place at Smyrna
Wednesday evening, November 25th
at O'Clock.
Mrs. Henry Stafford Of Whining
ton is visiting Mrs. Geo. D. John
son on the Massey farm.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
Wedding Rings.

Some one wanted to know without
asking directly how long a certain wo-
man had been married.
about fifteen years" said a man
who is a jeweler."
How do you knOw?" asked his wife
"You don't know ANYTHING about her
You never met her Until tonight"
II can tell by the size of her wed
ding ring" said the rlar. The widtt
of wedding rings changes about every
five years. Their size r2Yents itself al
certain periods. but. cgur!2- that way
the woman must have E2,'I marrie-
fourteen years ago. II not Gcteen. She
isn't Old enough for forty-Gve; conse
quently she must belong in the ffteel
year class
Subsequent inquiry proved that tn;
jeweler was right-New York sun.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
EDGAR SPRUANCE.
Crocodile Worship.

1t was in the very ferocity and ter
ribleness of the crocodile that tine
Egyptians found the inspiration for
the cult they devoted to him. They
were nightly afraid of the monster
and therefore instituted in his honor
the supposedly appeasing worship as
though they had said, BE good enough
not to eat us and we will buil tenn
pies to you and bow down to you MS
to Il god" The students of early his
tory have clearly proved that the ear
liest wOrships Of every sort took the
shape of offerings intended to appeaso
the elementary forces of nature. or the
real or imaginary beings of whom men
were afraiG.-New York American.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
With the MinstreIs.

''Mistah W2!kah. wot am &c Giff'unce
tween trav'ler startin' to Tangier
an plate o veal hash?"
II give that cne up. George. What
is the difference between a traveller
starting for Tangier and a plate of
veal hash|'
"De one am Morocco bound. an de
uddah am half calf"
Ladies' and gentlemen. the celebrat-
ed vocalist. Professor Rox de Bote.
will now sing that beautiful and touch
ing sentimental ballad, Take Your
Face Away. Clarence; You Have Been
Using a Safety Razor = Chicago
Tribune
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Kentucky has gone safely for Mr..
Bryan by about Is, 900.
Representative w. S. Cowherd
has been elected Governor of Mis-
souri, over Hadley, Republican, by
about 20, 900. Governor John A. John
Ston, of Minnesota, has probably been
elected Governor of that State for
a third term, although the State has
gone safely for Taft.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
LANDSLIDE EOR TAFT
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

Republican managers. Speaker Can
non has been reelected by his usual
majority.
Representative Payne, of New
York, and Dalzell, of Pennsylvania,
have been reelected and the House
of Representatives probably will con-
tinue under it's old regime. Mr..
Payne will have charge of the new
tariff bill in the extra session which
Mr.. Taft will call Immediately after
March A..
Missouri has returned to the
"Solid South on the presidential
ticket, and elected Cowherd as its
governor.
The first returns received came
from scattering districts in Massa-
chusetts. The heavy pluralities
indicated there for Mr.. Taft seemed
at once to dissipate any probability
of landslide for Mr.. Bryan and
the Republican managers at once
began to put out claims of victory.
Returns from the up-country dis
tricts of New York State, where
voting machines were largely used,
were the next to arrive.
The vote in Greater New York for
Mr.. Chanler was deeply disappoint-
ing to his FRIENDS, while the heavy
vote for Mr.. Taft, especially il
Brooklyn, completely eclipsed the
most sanguine hopes of the Repub
licans. Governor Hughes was GU
heavily up the State.
Surprises in Many States
Some of the figures relating to the
Republican slump in States regarded
as certainly Republican are littl,
short of amazing. Pennsylvania
immense plurality of 500, 900 fou
years ago has been cut in two. Hi
, nois, which gave Roosevelt 905, 00
! in 1904, has gone for Taft by abou
! 10, 600. The highest claims of tn
Republicans for Indiana is Is, 900 as
+ against SO, 900 in 1904.
: Iowa, which gave Mr.. Roosevelt
15s, 900 plurality in 1904, has droppe
down to about 40, 900 for Mr.. Taft
! The return of Missouri to the De
n mocracy wiped out Republican plu
o rality oe 25. 900 four years ago.
h Maryland and West Virginia ar
confidently claimed by the Republi
cans, but the returns are too meagr
+ to justify a classification of eithe
y side. Massachusetts,, New York an
: New Jersey were striking exceT
.e tions to the generally reduced Repul
it lican pluralities.
r There has been a shrinkage in IL
If Democratic vote in several of tn
lie Southern States notably in Virgin
n and North Carolina.
/. Mr.. Taft carried Wisconsin by rs
le 600, falling off from the Rooseve
plurality of 156, 600 in 1904.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
Death of William H. Smith

William H. Smith, aged 68 years,
died this morning after a lingering
illness at his residence on Main
Street. He leaves a widow and one
son William H. Smith, Jr. Funeral
services will be held at his late resi-
dence at two O'Clock Saturday and
interment will be made at Odd Fell
lows Cemetery
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
RECOLLECTION OF SMYRNA
CONTINUED FRom-FIRsT PAGE

worthy heir of Aunty Bell, who lived
only to beloved and admired by all
who knew her. There was a conun-
drum founded on a remark that Cap
tain John Bell made one time that he
had nine sons and sister for every
son. which we might understand that
there were eighteen children, figure
that out yourself). And another one
gotten up after his death, that he
had nine sons and that he never saw
one of them. You can figure that
out also.
Had a Family of Eight Children
'Billie' Bell as we all know him
and the youngest of the nine brothers
and the only one living, married
Emily Hoffecker sister to James P.
Hoffecker of Smyrna, and by that
union had eight children, four sons
and four daughters, Frank, Morris,
Harry and Roland, Kate, Mary,
Edith and Mary Ann. Morris died
when quite small. Frank went to Sar
Francisco with Edward Farrell who
got rich. Frank was associated with
Farrell in the contracting and build
ing business, but by accident died,
leaving three children. Harry went
to San Francisco with his brother
and is still living there. Roland is
paymaster in the U. S. Navy. Kat
was a lady of gift and culture bu
died at 20 years of age. Mary mar
ried Levin Irving Handy, lawyer o
some prominence at the New Castl
Bar. He served one term in Con
gress. Edith died also and Laura A
lives with her father, a very amiabl
and useful lady. w. A. HUKILL.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
Menu

Sales Agents Wanted $4,000 per
week or 400 per cent profit. All
samples stationery, and art catalogue
free. We want one permanent agent
in this locality for the largest pic
ture and frame house in America.
Experience unnecessary. We instruct
you how to sell our goods and furnish
the capital. Ifyou want permanent,
honorable and profitable position,
write us today for particulars, cata-
logues and samples. Frank w. Will
liams Company, 1914 W. Taylor St.,
Chicago, Ill.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
Voted for:

Voted for:
SmyrnaGrange Supper
Twentieth Century Club
Thursday Evening, Nov .25th
Beginning $50 p. m.
Menu
Blue Hens Chicken Salad
Salt River Oysters
Presidential and State Soups
Delicacies of the Season
All for 25c.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

An important business meeting of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held at the home of
Mrs. Thomas Wilson Monday evening,
Nov. 9th, at 7.45 o'clock. A full
attendance is desired. -Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
Gard of Thanks.

desire to express my sincere ap-
probation to my many friends for
their support of my candidacy for the
Office of Register of Wills at the re-
cent election.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Consider the season of the year,
OF winter blasts drawing near;
All leaves turning brown and sere,
Lay in your coal and have good cheer.
Smyrna Trans. & Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Buy your coal for winter of S. j..
Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Choice late potatoes so cents per
basket at Cummings, Odd Fellows
Hall.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Everything new in fruit and nuts.
Cummings, Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Families supplied with oysters at
J. c. Stills next door to Times office.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Potatoes wanted at W. G. Roe's.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will serve a supper in the Club
House Thursday evening, November
twelfth.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
CLOTHES

FAME has long since ceased hand bouquets
low who does things the as people
1t necessary climb above the crowd to win a
rels.
This is the we have built up reputation for selling
such excellent Clothes.
We climbed over the old order of things and our
trade superior and better Clothes.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Granulated sugar, 81 cents pound
W. G. at Roe's.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
FOR SALE.

Three good work horses, weighing about
1850 pounds each.
Apply to
SMYRNA TRANS. h MFG. co
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

OfA MINI GAAND NASAlN ts
short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Potatoes wanted at W. G. Roe's.
Buy your coal for winter of S. J.
Reynolds.
Everything new in fruit and nuts.
Cummings, Odd Fellows Hall.
Choice late potatoes so cents per
basket at Cummings, Odd Fellows
Hall.
Families supplied with oysters at
J. c. Stills next door to Times office.
Granulated sugar, 81 cents pound
w. G. at Roe's.
For first elias coal we'll cleaned,
order from, Smyrna Trans. e. Mgf.
Co.
Cash paid for eggs and chickens.
W. G. Roe.
A nice assortment of fresh cakes
at Boehmler's. We make cream
puff's Wednesday and Saturdays.
The regular meeting of the M. E.
Mite Society will be held at the usual
place, Saturday evening November
7th at 7.30 O'Clock. Secretary.
Our bread and rolls are better than
ever. Let US supply you. Boehmler
& Son.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will serve supper in the Clut
House Thursday evening, November
twelfth.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Our bread and rolls are better than
ever. Let US supply you. Boehmler
& Son.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

The regular meeting of the M. E.
Mite Society will be held at the usual
place, Saturday evening November
7th at 7.3O O'Clock. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

For first elias coal we'll cleaned,
order from, Smyrna Trans. e. Mgf.
Co.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

Cash paid for eggs and chickens.
W. G. Roe.
Smyrna times., 1908-11-04

A nice assortment of fresh cakes
at Boehmler's. We make cream
puff's Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1908-01-29

9cobodtuu9S. Stationen murOcn bic
foIgcnOcn nie0rigitcn Gemperoturcn
uer5cidnet:
Goitport 6, Eortlono II, Bolton
is, gIbann II, Ncp-Yorf %, EbiIo-
oclpbio 2G, 2ItIontic.Gitp 81. @ui6s
ington 26, Noriolf 26, SottcroS 30,
Charlotte 30, @iIminoton 80. GborIc-
iton 10, Soponnob 40, Sofionpiac
II, 5upitcr is, 9ltlonto 30, MontQo-
mcrD 40 Nclp.S Orleans 80, @oIeitinc
56, @olpeiton so, Corpus GbriIti 81,
M}empbiS ~, Cincinnati 26, @itt9-
burg 20 Sslpego 6, 9uffoloI t2.
GleOclonO 20, Getroit t6, Tlpcno g.,
WorQucttc =. Green Ban 4, Chicago
16, Guhttb u, ct. Eoll2, ct, 2oui8
30, @onios-Gitp "a, Omaha tLSlt'
ron ,, @ismord s, @iuiiton s, Soucr
4, &clcno II, Silt Cafe %, Gcnpcr
30, NortG-FIotte Is, GoOgc.Gitp 80,
InnriQo 81, Sos NngcleS As.