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Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
MOTHERS DAY WAS OBSERVED
Special Note Made of 1t at Asbury M.
E. Church With Sermon by DR. Watt.


Sunday the day set apart as
Mothers Day. was not without it's
observance in Smyrna and nearly all
churches made some note of it. The
high value of a good and true mother
hood was the topic a of forceful ser
mons. At Asbury M. E. Church every
one who entered was presented with
a bunch of lilies of the valley which
they wore during the service. This
unique proceeding was in charge of
Miss Susie Hudson and Mrs. Benz njamin
Collins, superintendents of the Flower
Department of our W. C. T. U. Be-
sides solo appropriate to the occa-
sion, Rev. Robert Watt, D. D., pas
tor, gave strong sermon on 1.-THE
Old Fashioned Mother During the
day number visited our cemeteries
and laid their floral tribute on the
grave of some departed mother.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
LIVELY FIGHT WITH STURGEON
Port Penn Fisherman Captured a $50
Specimen After Exciting Experience

Port Penn Fisherman Captured a $50
Specimen After Exciting Experience
Port Penn, May 11.-Welsh Years
ley, fisherman of near Port Penn,
had a great experience on the Della
ware River on Monday of last week
catching a sturgeon. Few men have
had such an exciting moment. Some
persons who witnessed the affair
thought he had caught a whale. On
finding the sturgeon, a large cow
tlsh, In the net, and learning that
1T was only slightly enmeshed, he
sank harpoon deeply into the catch
and this excited the fish, which tried
to get away. The rope attached to
the steel was given a twist about the
thwart of the boat and then the fish
began to tow the boat toward the
Delaware Bay, until a distance of
half mile was traversed. When ex-
hausted the sturgeon gave up the
fight and was captured, but not with
out a struggle. Then it was placed
in the stern of the boat and sold for
$50. Mr.. Yearsley and his partner
stated that they were greatly concern
ed for a time, fearing they would lose
their prize. The officers and crew of
the tug of the quarantine station
witnessed the capture and offered
their assistance, but it was not
needed.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
GOVERNORS APPOINTMENTS
Board of Nurse Examiners and Trus-
tees of Farnhurst Hospital


Governor Pennewill issued the fol-
lowing commissions: D. John ].
Black of New Castle County, DR..
James H. Wilson of Kent and Henry
White Baker of Sussex, as trustees
of the Delaware State Hospital for
the Insane at Farnhurst; all reap
pointed. Members of the State Board
of Examiners of Graduated Nurses as
authorized in the bill passed by the
Legislature at its recent session, re-
quiring registered nurses desiring to
practice their profession in this State
after June 1st, 1911, to pass an ex-
animation: Misses Eva Hayes, Anna
M. Hook. S. S. Young, DIR. Harold
Springer and DR.. Irvine M. Finn all
of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

To build up "run down" horse
quickly, prevent Collie and keep the
animal in good appetite, use Fair
fields Blood tonic for Horses only.
II purifies the blood, regulates the
bowels and exterminates worms.
Sold under guarantee by the Clayton
Enterprise Company, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

While Mr.. Theodore w. Cavender
was back of the farm one day last
week, he heard the ringing of COW
bell which attracted his attention.
Upon investigation he discovered
a buzzard with bell tied around its
neck. How the bell became attached
to the buzzard nobody around him
knew. The "musical buzzard'' was the
object of considerable curiosity.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
WHITE RIBBONERS MEET.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

School Children of Townsend Give Drill
The children of the Townsend public
schools were given an hour at the
afternoon session and they were
drilled by the state superintendent
of l.. T. L. work, Mr.. Ella Hender-
son, of the Hilles Union. Luncheon
and supper were served delegates and
visitors in the church hall by the
Townsend Union. The Rev. F. M.
McSorley presided at the evening
meeting and good music was furnished
by the choir of the church, with the
addition of a solo by Miss Lawson,
principal of the Townsend school.
Uncle Sans Vision" was given by
several of the county "Y's." Mar
garet Wells impersonated "Colum-
bia," and Howard Foster "Uncle
Sam" Miss Wells also gave two
recitations and presented Mrs. Dom
nell with bouquet of carnations in
behalf of the "Y's." " The address of
the evening was delivered by Prof.
Francis H. Green of the West Chester
Normal School, his subject being
'The Hour Of Triumph. 1t was
fine address and much commented
upon. The meeting closed with the
benediction pronounced by the Rev. F.
NJ. McSorley. Just previous to 1t a
resolution of thanks to the Townsend
Union for their hospitality was
adopted by the convention.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
WANTED.

Reliable party to run an established Tea
and Coffee Wagon, selling to consumers in
SMYRNA and vicinity. Large inducements
To Purchasers and liberal terms to agents.
Address at once
GRAND UNION TEA CO.,
500 King Street,
Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

A goodly number attended the" Car
nival' at Joseph's Skating Rink last
Friday evening which was given for
the benefit of the Twentieth Century
Club. The floor was lively with skat-
ers and the Stayton Cornet Band of
Smyrna furnished music. There was
also a large number of spectators.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

United States Engineer Deakyne
Monday opened the bids for mainten-
ance work ssat Duck Creek flats in the
Delaware, which is to be dredged
1000, 900 cubic yards. The lowest
bids were the American Dredging
Company, II 2-10 cents, and P. San
ford Ross; of New York, IS 9-1O cents.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease. a
powder. II Cures Tired. Aching Callous Sweat
ng Swollen feet At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores 25e Sample Free Address, Allen S.
Omsted.Le Roy, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
LEIPsIc GRANGE ASKS SMYRNA

Invites Smyrna 10 ray iheH d TT"tS'
nal Visit Saturday May ~.
Leipsic, May Bay View Grange
at Leipsic held a large and entertain
ing meeting Saturday evening last.
They added three new members to
their grange and extendid an invita-
tion to Smyrna Grange to visit them
Saturday afternoon, May 22nd at 2
o'clock. The~iadies held a meeting
with Mrs. Jennie Jerman Monday
afternoon to make out program and
to arrange for the entertainment OF
their guests.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Coal for May delivery, $3.50 for
224O lbs.-Smyrna Transportation &
Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Go to Shapley's for shaving, hair
cutting, shampooing and massageing.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Wanted-YOung chickens. Gun
ning's Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

The run of the Delaware Automo.
bile Association to Dover will not
take place on May 20 as announced.
Many members of the association find
that time to be unsatisfactory. 1t is
likely that Saturday in June will
be agreed upon. The destination will
be Dover.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

William Penn Coal-$6. 60 for May,
full weight and clean. .-S.J. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Do you need wick or Wickless
Oil Stove? If you do go to Hudson s
Hardware Store. these stoves are all
warranted.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
NOTICE.

All Persons owing the Estate of
JOHN B. WEBB will please make
Settlement Promptly with j..
FRANK WEBB, Administrator.
All Persons having claims will
please present same.
J. FRANK WEBB, Administrator
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Cow peas and millet for sale by H.
Denney.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Success with fowl of any kind is
assured when Fairfield's Blood Tonic
and Egg Producer for Poultry Only IS
used regularly. 1t prevents and cures
Roup, Cholera and all contagious
poultry diseases and makes hens
lay. Sold under guarantee by The
Clayton Enterprise Company, Clay
ton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

William F. Dunn, who recently
purchased the properly he now occu-
pies from the Denney estate, is max
ing some needed improvements by the
addition of a modern bathroom and
some interior decorations.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Wanted-All kinds of country pro-
duce.-Gunning's, Odd Fellows
Hall.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will meet at the home of Mrs.
Vernon Phillips on Thursday after
noon, May 1S, at half past two
CLOCK. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12

Owing to the musical at the M. E.
Church tomorrow evening, the Circle
of Kings Daughters will postpone
their meeting until May 27.-Cor
Sec.
Smyrna times., 1909-05-12
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.


short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Cow peas and millet for sale by H.
Denney.
Coal for May delivery, Sc. 60 for
224O lbs.-Smyrna Transportation &
Mfg. Co.
Go to Shapley's for shaving, hair
cutting, shampooing and massageing.
Wanted-Young chickens. Gun
ning's Odd Fellows Hall.
William Penn Coal-$6. 60 for Nav,
full weight and clean. -S.J. Reynolds.
Do you need wick or Wickless
Oil Stove? If you do go to Hudson S
Hardware Store. these stoves are all
warranted.
Wanted-All kinds of country pro-
uce.-Gunning's, Odd Fellows
Hall.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will meet at the home of Mrs.
Vernon Phillips on Thursday after
noon, May 1S, at half past two
CLOCK. Sec.
Owing to the musical at the M. E.
Church tomorrow evening, the Circle
of Kings Daughters will postpone
their meeting until May 27.-Cor
Sec.
William F. Dunn, who recently
purchased the properly he now occu-
pies from the Denney estate, is max
ing some needed improvements by the
addition of modern bathroom and
some interior decorations.
UC Auil VI JAlC OGldWdIG AuIOIUO-
bile Association to Dover will not
take place on May 20 as announced.
Many members of the association find
that time to be unsatisfactory. 1t is
likely that a Saturday in June will
be agreed upon. The destination will
be Dover.
United States Engineer Deakyne
Monday opened the bids for mainten-
ance work at Duck Creek flats in the
Delaware, which is to be dredged
1000, 900 cubic yards. The lowest
bids were the American Dredging
Company, II 2-1O cents, and P. San
ford Ross, of New York, 1S 9-10 cents.
A goodly number attended the" Car
nival'' at Joseph's Skating Rink last
Friday evening which was given for
the benefit of the Twentieth Century
Club. The floor was lively with skat-
ers and the Stayton Cornet Band of
Smyrna furnished music. There was
also large number of spectators.
While Mr.. Theodore w. Cavendel
was back of the farm one day last
week, he heard the ringing of COW
bell which attracted his attention.
Upon investigation he discovered
a buzzard with a bell tied around it:
neck. How the bell became attached
to the buzzard nobody around hin
knew. The musical buzzard'' was th'
object of considerable curiosity.
WHITE RlBBONERS MEET.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE
School Children of Townsend Give Dri
The children of the Townsend publ
schools were given an hour at tn
afternoon session and they were
drilled by the state superintendent
of L. T. l.. work, Mr.. Ella Hender
son, of the Hilles Union. Luncheon
and supper were served delegates ant
visitors in the church hall by tn
Townsend Union. The Rev. F. M
N6oCorIaxy Y,raeidad at fha avenini
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-02-07
A REFORMED RAcETRAcK.

When even the racetracks get TO
cutting out liquor selling. times would
seem to be getting pretty strenuous
for the trade" There has usually
been supposed to be a sort OF mutual
sympathy between horse racing and
whisloey,
But the present temperance revival
throughout the country appears 10
have broken even this connection, in
part at least. in Texas.
There is a big racing association In
Texas which holds It's yearly meets
at Beaumont That 1t is the genuine
thing. composed Of all the usual ap-
purtenances and accompanying5
which belong TO such outfits. is shown
by the fact that It provides special
facilities for the ladies' In the grand
stand who may want to bet on the
Eorseracing But, while it can stand
betting by the women. it can not stand
booze dispensers any longer. A dis
patch TO the Cincinnati Enquirer rae
ing columns of recent date says:
There is another matter that i2
perhaps worthy OF more than a pass.
Ing notice. During this meet there
lave been no intoXicants sold upon or
near the racing grounds, The nearest
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JACKSON
AT WORK IN KANSAS

In his prosecution of jolntists IL
Kansas. Attorney General Jackson
uses tactics which are effective
against places where liquor Is sold
Whenever he gets an Injunction
against a jointist he also gets sup
Elemental order from the court di-
rccting the sheriff to sell the property
In which the joint is located, and
from the proceeds pay the cost OF the
prosecution. Usually the JointiSt
doesn't own the property: he rents It
from some business man who does
not object to tainted money as loDS
as II does not come his way In Other
words. the property Is held for the
fines and penalties assessed on the
Joint. This has rendered 1t practi'
cnlly impossible for jointists TO rem.
a building in Kansas. Owners would
rather let their buildings lie idle than
to run the risk of paying the costs.
There was bad bunch OF Jointsts
In Cherokee county up TO within a
few weeks. when Attorney General
Jackson swooped down upon that To-
calIty and shut up everything with
his injunctions. Pending prosecutions
he put a score OF more of jointlsts IN
Jail In the county. enJoined tnei'
Joints from operating. and put pad
locks on nearly every one In the conn
ty. The hardware stores OF the county
| sold all their stock of padlocks and
the officers had to order some from
| Pittsburg, In an adjoining county,
| American Issue.
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RACE SUICIDE AS VIEWED BY A
WOMAN

Woman is charged with having lost
the God.glven desire TO become wife
and mother. Various reasons are as
signed for this, but | have seen no
mention of what ] believe TO be tho
greatest cause of this loss. 1t is not
because our nation has refused TO pro
tect the home that the American wOm-
an refuses to become n wife and moth
er? She has weDt, prayed and petit
toned our state and national govern
ments TO throw around the homes OF
this country some protection from the
greatest curse this world has ever
known But instead of granting her
requst this land of the free and home
of the brave" has gone into partner
ship with the home destroyer, so the
only reply weeping, petitIoning wom-
an hood receives is: GO make home
be patient, bear children, and each
year we will only lay about 100 600
of them In the drunkard's graves, and
we cannot tell how many OF them we
will place In almshouses, county jails,
penitentiaries and insane asylums,"
II is not because woman loves a
poodle dog more than a baby that She
chooses the dog. but If she paws the
tax and puts a collar on her dog she
Is protected by the law from the dog
slayer, but tell me, IL you can. how a
mother can protect her boy? She went
down to the gates of death to give him
birth. She counts this as naugbt for
the JOY that man child Is born. She
watches over him. sleeping and wax
ing, warns him of the dangers of the
intoxicating cup, but It avalleth not
Ere the flush of youth has left his
cheek she sees him offered as sacrifice
on the altar OF his nations greed.
What wonder that woman buys a
ranch, goes into sheep raising instead
of raising boys? WoolgTowers are
protected, and if the wolves should
abound our government would pay so
much per head for their destruction.
But the destroyer OF our sons Is pro-
cteted by law; his business is legal
lied When the voters of the country
make the raising of children safe
business. then Will our daughters be-
come wives and joyful mothers Of chill
dTen, "and the streets of the city shall
be full Of boys and girls playing In the
streets thereof Union Signal.
ELIZABETH A. IYEY.
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6Q12UaT 1906 By n1A3HE7cW 6 ca

She went to the door OF the stair.
case,
1T is locked" she cried. startled.
Yes. have taken the precautlon OF
seeing that we are not disturbed"
said calmly. Now, madam. In which
OF those two rooms is Captain Forbes
q prisoner?"
II my knowledge surprised her. she
concealed her chagrin cleverly. She
gesticulated to the room at the right
of the oratory.
And perhaps the key of the stair
case unlocks that door as well?"
She shook her head, smiling at mo
deflantly.
Has your servant the key?'
mo" Eif
Then. whore Is it?"
Women are supposed not to have
pockets. But l can hide a key about
my person as we'll as you. How did
you find your way here7"
Il surprised Alphonse opening the
door of the staircase behind the tapes
try"
"Ah, you are clever. knew it," she
cried approyingly.
This is no time for compliments
Captain Forbes must be released"
And II l refuse?'
Il shall insist"
Very well. I refuse
looked my perplexity, Though VIC
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-02-07

were so neur the chamber Of death,
with the facilc llght-heartedness of the
Latin race she banlshed its grim mem
ory. This woman had nerves OF steel.
She moved In callous Indifference from
tragic scenes to those OF ilippant COM
edy. Or perhaps she saw the useless
ness of enraglng me.
IF compel you forcibly-"
DO American gentlemen assault
their hostesscs?"
She had me at a complete disad-
vantage. To carry out my threat was
impossible.
Come. madam, let US como to
terms"
Gladly. monsieur" She swept me
a mock courtesy.
And they are7"
He shall walk out of the chateau
when you have heard my story"
Even If refuse to help you?"
She hesltated a moment Yes" she
promised with sigh.
| put no great faith in that promise.
Nothing was simpler than for her to
promise But II presently she still re-
fused. / could resort to extreme meas
ures then as readily as now. If Cap
tnln Forbes was indeed a prisoner Of
Madame de Varnier, and she actually
did have in her possession the key
that would open the door of his prison,
! held Madame de WARMER equally at a
| disadvantage.
"He is unharmed, them"
"a scratch or two. perhaps. But to
brave soldier 1t Is nothing. He Is a
tactless visitor. your Captain Forbes.
confess that the methods OF DR.. Star.
va are not too delicate In hnesse. But
since he has committed the blunder
OF OBTAINING him, prefer not TO make
1t worso by releasing him-just yet" "
l accepted her decision In silence.
Il could have wished you In a more
favorable mood. monsieur" she said
wistIully. Il am afraid you Will listen
to mo as Judge rather than as a
friend"
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cal pain, striking the table with her
open palm as she spoke the last
words
Il must bear the burden OF Sir Nor
timers diehonor,"
Now that the words wore spoken |
knew that l had expected them. For
this l had como to the chateau. This
was my task
You will do this-not for me; am
not so mad as TO dream that now.
am your enemy in spite OF myself.
Presently you Will desplse me and
/ hate me. But you cannot escape from
the ordeal But for that other woman
the woman you have sworn to help
for her you will make the sacrifice. "
You speak in riddles l said cold
ly. Enough Of vague menace and
warning"
She will so down on her knees TO
you. She Will offer you any reward,
any happiness. In saving the honor Of
her name. you must stoop to dis
honor"
Never Honor is not to be pur-
chased in that coin"
"Or what the world calls dishonor, 50
she added in eager haste 1T Is the
motive that exalts the deed Is it not
always noble 10 suffer for another ?
And 1t Is not merely the happiness of
one woman 1 place in your hands II
is the chastity OF thousand women
the appeasing OF the hunger of ten
thousand chlldren-the destiny of a
race"
You Will find that / am not to be
moved by these herolcs, Tell me how
I am to save the honor of Sir Morti-
mer Brett"
What In the sight of God is a lie. -
sho continued yehemcntly. Needless Of
my impatience. III 1t will save the
pu:a soul of young girl, II It Will give
back cSildren SO thei: mothers? Say
boldly that ] am asking you to act q
| lie2 Look. we Will no longer fool our
selves I ask you to do little eWi
that much good may come. / ask yo
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BE sure of this: II I am to help you
It will be only TO save you perhaps
from the consequences Of your folly
Myself" she protested passionate
ly. "MerciIul Heaven. / am not think
Ing OF myself Sometimes the indi-
vldual must be sacrificed to save a
recc. Did Joan OF Arc or Charlotte
Corday think of themselves? Lie
honor -everything-I sacrifice them a
thousand times TO save my country.
She was no longer the saint praying
for the dead at the altar. A fierce en-
ergy possessed her. Her words hlled
me with something akin to horror
She extolled a murderess. Were her
own hands red with murder?
1T Is the prIce / must pay" she con-
tinued gloomily. II pay 1t without
murmuring. II | wore man ] should
be lighting for my poor people with
the sword. | am a weak woman.
must fight with woman's weapons.
Sometimes those weapons have been
spying, even what you might call
treachery Say that you desplse me
The story" cried. Your prelude
madam, Is not fortunate"
She shook her head wearily. Did
she despair already OF my aid?
Nevertheless. l say these weapons
are sometimes necessary In my un-
equal fight for an oppressed race.
When I uso them against enemies, far
from feeling remorse or pity, | glory
In causing pain But sometimes there
crosses my path one whom | respect
who is generous and strong II is
then that | shuddcr at the suffering !
must cause But I do not spare him.
however bravo and generous he may
be-"
Such a one was Sir Mortimer
Brett" interrupted sternly.
For my country | glory that Sir
Mortimer has stopped to dlshonor, For
my country you must bear the burden
of his dishonor
She spoke rapidly. her voice rising
from a whisper to cry that was stri'
dent and harsh She made strange
gestures as though she were in physi'
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-02-07
EUROPE is WAKING UP.

The total abstinence movement
among students in Europe has reached
stage OF considerable importance.
According to the latest reports there
are fourteen organizations. each with
many local branches. representing
eleven different countries, and a mem
bership OF more than twelve thou
sand Ten of the organizations pub
lish journals. and the others circu-
late literature In the United States.
practical study of the alcohol ques-
tIon was taken up last year by stu
dents In one hundred colleges and
universities The temperance work OF
the national association alone reached
last year forty-siX thousand college
men and women.-Young People.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-02-07
THE CAW-ABlDlNG
SALooNKEEPER

The beautiful submission of the aver,
age liquor dealer TO the will of the
people, when they once declare that
they do not want the traffic among
them. is shown by the following dis
patch from Jackson. Miss. of recent
date:
Several well known dealers now
engaged In the jug trade and who
have built up large business in dry
towns, are arranging TO open estab-
lishments in Memphis and New Or.
leans
1T is stated down at Natchez sew
eral liquor dealers have arranged TO
open establishments just across the
river at Vidalia, La, and have organ
lied an express and telegraph com
pany, the sole purpose of which 1t Is
alleged. will be for the transmission
and delivery of orders Tor liquor
"A similar plan Is In course OF for
nation at Ficksburg. and IL is under
stood that liquor dealers at Green.
Vile Will also arrange to carry on in
terstate business"
OF piece with this is the adver-
tisement In liquor journals already of
complete lists of addresses of cit(-
zens in the dry counties of Ohio. for
the purpose of helping liquor houses
get liquor to those who want 1t. These
lists are now on sale and the llquor
organs state that active steps are be-
ing taken by wholesale houses TO
thoroughly canvass the dry counties
of Ohio and circularize every citizen
as TO where he can get unlimited
whisEey
All this. of course. is intended to
convince the average voter of the good
faith with which the liquor traffic
accepts the will Of the people regard
ing the liquor traffic among them aud
It's beautiful respect for public sen.
tlment-American Issue.