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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

Such a Kill on First Hunt For King of
Jungle Was Far Beyond Their Ex-
Pectations - No Fewer Than Ten
Kinds of Game Taken.
Nairobi, British East Africa, May 3.
-Four lions are trophies of ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt's camp in the Mau
hills, and the 200 native followers are
joining with the Americans in cele-
brating the unusually good luck.
Colonel RoOsevelt's gun brought
three of them to earth, each on the
first shot. Thus one of the presidents
fOndest ambitions has been realized.
and he is proud, too, that the fourth OF
the jungle kings fell before the rife
of his son Kermit who, however, took
three shots to kill his quarry.
Both fater and son are jubilant. 1t
was their first lion hunt, and so mag
nifcent a kill was far beyond their
expectations.
The caravan started Thursday from
the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease, on the
Athi river, and proceeded slowly to
the Mau hills. This range is open for
wide areas. but in places is covered
with dense growths, where game is
plentiful The first night in camp was
without especial incident. no attempt
being made to go after lions, although
their call was heard now and then. Al
dawn the camp was astir, and the
drive speedily organized.
The native beaters set out in al
directions, under the instruction of the
"headman," armed with all sorts o.
noise-making devices. which could no
fail to arouse any game within ear
shot. Some of the beats proved blanks
but by nightfall no fewer than tel
kinds of game had been bagged.
Kermit, during the greater part o
the day, did more effective work will
his camera than he did with his gun
he and other members of the party al
lowing Mr.. Roosevelt the much-prizet
shots.
All of the lions were or normal size
and after the natives had dragge
them together in the grass, they ez
ecuted the usual dance around tn
trophies.
The party plans to go south, wit
the hope of bagging one or NOR
giraffes. The chances are Mr.. Roos'
velt's good luck will continue, for n;
tives and settlers from all sections r.
port game as very plentiful.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Smbshes All Records.

AS an all-round laxative tonic and
health-builder no other pills can com
pare with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They tone I'd regulate stomach, liver
and kidney, purify the blood,
strengthen the nerves; cure COnsti-
patton, Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Jaun-
dice, Headache, Chills and Malaria.
Try them. 25c at Benton N. We'll
don's drug store, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Rev. ". wnIIamson's Letter

Rev. /. w. williamson, Hunting
ton, w. Va, writes, "This is to
certify that l used Foley's Kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion and
kidney trouble and am free to say
that it will do all that you claim for
it." Foley's Kinney Remedy has
restored health and strength to
thousands of weak, rundown people.
Contains mo harmful drugs and is
pleasant to take. Sold by w. r.
Keys & Co., Clayton; all druggists
Smyrna.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Kills to Stop the fiend.

The worst foe for IL years of John
Deye, of Gladwin, Mich, was a run
ming ulcer. He paid doctors over
$4OO. 90 without benefit. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve killed the ulcer
and cured him. Cures Fever Sores,
Boils, Felons, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
Infallible for Piles, Burns, Scalds,
Cuts, Corns. 25c at Benton N. We'll
don's drug store, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Eel 81 Stories TO Death.

While he was doing some work on
the clock of the Metropolitan tower
in New York. Thomas Mortimer, a
rigger, fell from a scaffold 425 feet
above the sidewalk and plunged down
thirty-fOur stories to the street.
Many persons witnessed the acct
dent and great excitement followed.
An ambulance surgeon PROLONGED
the man dead and his body was re-
moved to the West Twentieth street
station.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Got Rabies From. a Cow.

The Pasteur institute of Ann Arbor,
Mich, has received notice that moth.
er and her ten children will arrive
there from Ludington, Mich, to take
the Pasteur treatment.
The are afflicted with an ailment
supposed to be rabies and believed to
have been contracted by drinking
milk from an infected COW.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Life Sentence For Beach HaraIs.

Beach Hargis, who was convicted Of
the murder of his father, JudgeiJames
Hargis, at Irvine, KY, was sentenced
to life Imprisonment.
Judge Hargis was the leader of one
of the long feuds that have made
Breathitt county, KY, notorious. He
quarreled with his son over the lat
ter's drinking habits and the son shot
him.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

Pastor Falls Dead as He 5aptizes Child
Rev. e. G. Franck, pastor of the
German Lutheran church at Grand
Rapids, Mich. dropped dead while he
was baptizing a child at the close OF
the service. AS he stood at the altar
without warning. he fell to the fooi
and was dead when picked up.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Favors Vaccinatino Cows.

In an address made before New Jer-
sey and Delaware farmers at Penns-
grove, N. j., on Anthrax, the dread
ed disease that has killed thousands
of cows, DR.. c. F. Dawson, consulting
state veterinarian, declared in favor
OF vaccination. He said that out of
5000 that were vaccinated last year
this means of treatment saved or pro-
tected all but seven head.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05

If you desire a clear complexion
take Foley's Orino Laxative for con-
stipation and liver trouble as it will
stimulate these organs and thoroughly
cleanse your system, which is what
everyone need in the spring in order
to f ell well. For sale by W. R.
Keys & Co., Clayton; all druggists,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Teeth Worth $1,000 Each.

A jury in the state supreme court
in New Yc decided that the New
York Central railroad must pay $4,000
to Robert 7. Crossen, a produce ex-
change broker, for the loss of two
teeth. On August %, 1906, after Cros-
sen had a quarrel with a train guard,
during which the latter struck him in
the mouth knocking out the mOlars.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
nrotber and Sister Drowned.

William and Pearl Withra, brother
and sister, were drowned at Atlanta,
Ga, as a result of a boat capsizing at
Lakewood, a small lake near the city.
Their boat overturned when NINA
ture squat struck 1t.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
seat Little Girl With Heavy Strap.

Chicago, May S.-Anthony Flshei
was arrested in front of his home
while he was beating his seven-year'
old daughter with heavy straop. The
child was screaming and 200 persons
were on the point of attacking Fisher
when the police arrived. Fisher was
put in a cell.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Eather and Son Executed.

John and William Brown, colored,
were put to death in the electric chair
in the penitentiary at Richmond, Va.
John Brown went to the chair first,
the son following twelve minutes later.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
A CERTAIN Cure bod Aching PeeL.

shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
powder. Il Cures Tired, Aching, tailous, sweat.
stores. sc. sample Free. Address, Allen >.
b msted. lie Roy, n Y.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
MANS ACT KILLS FAMILY
Stops Buggy on Car Track-ouadru'
pie Tragedy.

Gary, Ind, May civilian Rose
caused the death of himself, wife and
two children by stopping his buggy in
front of an interurban car. Rose had
been drinking, and purposely stopped
his buggy on the track as the car ap
preached.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
exnlodlno Boiler Kills -Four.

Four workmen were killed and five
seriously injured by the explosion OF
q boiler in the McGrath g. Hogan saw
mill at Kerrick, Mimi. The mill was
torn to pieces by the explosion.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
Girl Baby Heir to Dutch Throne.

Wilhelmina, queen Of the Neither
lands, gave birth to a daughter. The
condition of her majesty is satisfac-
tory the infant princess is doing well
and Holland is celebrating the event
from one end of the country to the
other with expressions of Joy such as
seldom have been witnessed among
this placid people.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
PROPOSALS
Board Of State Supplies,
Dover, Delaware.

Sealed proposals addressed as above and en-
dorsed Proposals for printing and supplies" for
printing Corporation Laws, School Laws, ConSti-
tuition, Election and Registration Laws, report of
Auditor of AccOunts, Adjutants Generals Report.
State TreaSurers Report, Transactions of the Del
aware Agricultural Society, Report of State Board
of Health, Insurance Commissioners Report,
Registration Books, and other printing, stationery
and supplies for the use of the several State De-
partments, will be received until l.3O O'Clock p.
NJ. on the 31st day of May, A. d. 1909.
Specifications and blank proposals may be OBJ
tanned at Office of Secretary of State on or after
May 8, 1909.
Samples of proposed printing and supplies
when specifications refer to samples may be seen
at Office of Secretary of State.
The proposals must be accompanied by a certi-
fed check for 10 per centum of the amount of
bid payable to Secretary of said Board.
Only those proposals made upon the blanks
furnished by said Board will be entert aimed.
Right TO reject any and all bids is reserved.
DANIEL o. HASTINGS,
Secretary of Board of State Supplies,
April 20. 1909.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1909-05-05
ROOSEVELT PARTY
BAGS FOUR LIONS
Ex-PTGSldGnt Kills Three and
Kermit One.
FATHER AND SON JUBILANT

Such a Kill on First Hunt For King of
Jungle Was Far Beyond Their Ex-
pectations - No Fewer Than Ten
Kinds of Game Taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05

than the usual acres af wheat, owing
to the fair crops and good prices
that were had in recent years. There
would be many more acres here now
were it not that sowing conditions
last fall were unfavorable; but as it
was a good deal of wheat was plant
ed-that is for central Illinois.
1t is feared that much of this will
have to be plowed under. For a
couple of weeks at just the wrong
time the ground was little too dry
and the weather chilly. 1t was ideal
weather for the peach bud, but it
was bad for wheat. If we could have
more rains now much wheat that
last week was thought in bad way
might be saved. Rain and warmth
are wanted. OF course if wheat con-
ditions improve the price will drop
in Chicago.
Farmers also mention that pas
lures are in need of rain and warmth
in the garden spot. The oats out
look is unaffected so far; the corn
crop has not yet made a start. But
we don't want to pillow under what
was intended to be crop of wheat,
especially now just as our farmers
are taking on the hopeful feeling
that this may yet be a wheat coun-
wv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
The Argus Daily Short Story
THE EDGE OF FATE---By Lucy r. Malvoin.
Copyrighted 1909. by Associated Literary Press.

A man and woman stood at the
door of the office of the factory. The
man reached out IL OBTAINING hand.
II intend To see you safely nome to-
night. whether you are willing or not.
1t is not safe for you to he alone on
the street at night. especially on pay
night"
Bob Alexander's firm mouth and
chin became even more resolute. and
there was IN inlperiousness about his
manner, tinSed with solicitude, which
few women could have resisted. But
Helen Wardlaw, gentle though she
looked. had Il strong will and shook
her head.
Thank you. hut, ! will so alone.
am not afraid of being molested." she
said quietly.
"You positively refuse me the priv
lcge of protecting you from possible
annoyance? You know that is all
ask since you have forbidden me to
hope for more. Surely it is not asking
TOO much TO be allowed TO walk by
your side through the crowded streets
The pain in his voice moved the wo
man more than she dared to let hin
see. She put out her hands in implor
ing protest. 'Don't!' she said I'M
Fetuously. You are making ii very
hard fer me-
But l must. | did not intend tC
tell you. but it is dangerous tonight fol
YOU. | have noticed a disreputablc
looking fellow evidently following v"n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05

amend the pension laws. The first
changes the service pension provisions
so that when pensioners reach the age
of 65 years they shall receive SIS per
month; 20 years. $40; rs years, $25; so
years, $50. The other bill provides
that every person who enlisted in any
branch of the military or naval. serv-
ce, and served at least 60 days, who
is on the pension rolls at a rate of less
than 81 per day, shall be allowed 81
per day. 1t is not probable that either
IF these bills will pass this congress
IN account of the depleted condition
Of the treasury due to the reckless
spending of the peoples money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05

through the throng of Saturday shop
pers.
Il will follow her just the same" he
muttered. This one night at least
will see her safe"
Robert Alexander. rolling stone, but
always favored by fortune. longed for
chance to try his hard. stonelike
muscles, tested in many trial on
plains ard seas. on some assailant of
Helen Wardlaw's.
''lf could just grip that fellow who
followed her." thought he savagely-
grip him and smash him!' And his
great arms and shoulders ,swelled and
grew tense.
Then he thought of talk he had
once had at the side of an Australian
campfire with rover of the world.
n university graduate like himself, but
one cursed with the wanderlust that
| would give him no rest
"Thcre are some of sus mortals." the
rover had said. "who can find no abid-
| ing place. Something will drive, us
on. We live forever on the edge of
| fate"
| 1.-THE edge of fate" repeated Robert
| Alexander to himself. 81 am on it
now If ] cannot win that girl. and
it's clear that can't. shall move on
myself aud wander
| His chin was firmly set in moment.
He knew what he was giving up-as-
sured position won by earnest work.
the certainty of fortune. luxuries that
he loved. But he did not doubt that
he wouid-no, must-let these go
| There vas no rest for him il this prize
We're not his.
| THE edge of fate" he muttered
again. when suddenly he became
aware that the man against whom he
had warned Helen Wardlaw was dog
sing her footsteps.
At that moment she stopped and
looked back. The man stepped up tC
her. and as Bob started wrathfuliy
forward Il movement in the dense
crowd stopped him. He pressed
through as best he could, but Heller
had disappeared
Then his progress was again i'm
peded by throng of people gathered
about man who had been run owe
by a heavy carriage and terribly In
jured.
In the excitement no one but Boil
noticed an envelope which had evi
IDENTIFY Slipped from the mans grasp
He picked it up and put it in hi
pocket. intending to turn it over to tn,
proper authorities. A slip of pape
| fell ont and with II a fen dollar hill
Opening the paper to see if it con
tanned any clew to the mans identit.
Bob read these words:
"If you will cease trying to moles
me. will give YOU this amount evar'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
The Average Person.

The average man he goes to bed
At ten o'clock each night
Gets up at six O'Clock a. m
BY early candlelight.
Eats breakfast with his average wife
And goes to work each day
And hurrieS home again at night.
So the statistics say.
The average man eats so much bread
And so much pie and cake,
And every little while he has
An average stomach ache.
He has an average pair of boots.
An average suit Of clothes.
And when he has an average cold
He blows his average nose.
He has q very average jot
And kicks about his pay
And wonders at his slow advance
In quite the average way.
His average children go to school,
And ] am much afraid
They only, though they work their best,
Can get the average grade.
It's such a very average life.
No odds how hard We try.
The census tells us how we live
And how we're going to die.
No matter how we scheme and toll
Or how we strive and plan,
The very best that we can be
Is just the average man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05

lately. Now you understand why l
still insist upon thrusting my company
upon YOU"
Her face turned pale, and she gave
u little gaspy
How do you known" she asked
quickly.
"Oh, | own UP. I've followed, too,
at respectful distance-since I'm for
hidden nearer approach.
She grew pale again and leaned
against the door as if needing support.
.You must never do it again" she
almost whispered. Something might
happen to you. Oh. it's dangerous. 1
cailot explain. For your own sake,
for my sake. do not follow me any
more. please"
In moment she was gone. He
moved rapidly and imperiously through
the crowd until he caught sight of the
girls aracefuLfgure threading its yay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
So ili Stomach. Belchi1lo
suo GGS TAKE kOdOl

These symptoms result from indiges-
ton and dyspepsia-brought on by i'm
proper eating. If you will merely take
a little Kodol, now and then, you can eat
what you want-and you will not have
any digestive trouble Kodol digests
your food as soon as it reaches your
stomach. 1t does this because it contains
every element essential to proper food
digestion. Thus You see that Kodol
merely duplicates Natures process, in
your stomach, when your stomach,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05

Public sentiment can only be ex-
pressed by an expression of the people
through their sovereign right of SUI
frage. Apathy Is always to be re-
GREETED. 1t is better to express your
preference both as to men and meas
ures. While the mayoralty and the
$1,000 license issue are, as has already
been said in The Argus, disassociated
in the campaign and one has no bear
ing on the other, it is the duty Of
every citizen to vote his inclinations
as to each. To vote, that is the
thing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05

month This is positively all l, can
do for you"
The handwriting was that of Helen
Wardlaw!
So agitated that he trembled, he de-
termined at once to discover the truth
about the relations between the disso-
lutte, poverty stricken creature and
Helen Wardlaw
There was small chance for his sur
viving his injuries, as Alexander learn
ed Mt the hospital.
Suspecting that the man might say
something before he died, Alexander
remained and thus 1873; at lis bedside
when the man reused, a feT' moments
before the end. He opened his eyes
and looked at him and whispered:
..Tell my wife-tell Helen-she will for
give me-now that-I-am-dying."
The whisper ceased, there was a
brief struggle, and all was over.
Alexander made arrangements for
decent burial before leaving the hos
| pital, for there was no doubt in his
| mind that the man had been Helen's
husband
He longed to hear from her own lips
| the story of her life, which must have
had much sadness and misery in it,
and his heart was full of eXultation at
| the thought that she was now free
from her bonds, whatever they might
| have been.
| When the girl came into the office
! next morning he approached her gen.
| tly.
| There was an accident last night,
| he said as calmly as he could speak
"A man was run over on the avenue
| and | went to the hospital and re
NAMED with him until he died. He
| dropped this paper, and l saved it. He
| reused before he died and begged me
| to tell his wife to forgive him." He
handed her the note, whici she tool
with a trembling hand.
| "Ah, you KNOW she cried brOkenly
| and, covering her face with her hands
she burst into passionate weeping.
He longed to take her in his arms
to kiss the lovely lips which he knew
were dropping pathetically like the lip:
of hurt child, but he restrained hi!
longing and turned away.
Presently she ceased sobbing ant
| spoke 20 him.
$50 Beverly is dead" she said sol
EMMY. Poor Beverly! We were chill
dren together on neighboring planta
tons, and | married him before-be
fore | learned what love was. He wa
cruel l think / cannot speak of that
l was forced to run away from hin
and came here. where my mother join
ed me. l lived in constant dread o
his finding us. but last night was tn
first time lie was able to accost me
He had sunk so low he threatened Inc
But he is dead now. poor Beverly.
Then in n whisper: II am free Ere
at lasti'
|, The desire to tell her of his love wa
irresistible, but Robert Alexander CON
PEELED himself to bide his time. He
words before l learned what low
was" thrilled his heart with glad hop
and gave him courage to wait wit
patience the day, which came soon
- when she was willing to confess f
him that it was he who had taught he
the true, beautiful meaning of tn
word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
Hard on the Wheat.

Word comes from the Chicago
board of trade that wheat is getting
to bring good price and that it
may be high throughout the coming
year. May wheat is now selling
above $1.2O a bushel and the July
article is beginning to do some prom
Using soaring. OF course it is all
because the outlook for the coming
crop is not good.
This season the farmers have more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
The Chicago Tribune is making

The Chicago Tribune is making a
splendid fight by editorial and cartoon
portrayal of existing demands for tariff
reduction. In one instance it pictures
the people in one grand onslaught
against the powers that be in Wash
ington, including Vice President Sher-
man, Speaker Cannon and Senator Aid
rich, who are being sustained in a
standpat policy by the interests who
remind them that the people may be
aroused now, but that they will forget
all about it by the time another cleo
ton. comes around. The trouble with
the Tribune is that, while it is right
on the principle of tariff reform nine
months of the year, it is one of the
very influences that urge the people tt
forget the tariff at election times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
,ty Attorney-AIbert Huber.

City Attorney-Albcrt Huber.
Police observation-disclosures j. Smith
Aldermen - First ward, John HOix-
hammer; Second ward, c. l.. Speckhart;
Third ward, S. A. La Vanway; Fourth
wnrd, Henry J. Frick; Fifth ward, VIII
liam Cochran, Sixth ward, p. F. Nee
nan, seventh ward, james Warner.
Assistant SupervisOrs-James Davis
and Joseph Grotcgut.
AsscssOr-JOhn G. Auld.
CoilcctOr-David Biswinger.
Justices of the Peace Oscar wah-
Iund, John McShane, stephen Stader
and William Eaton.
COMMUNICATIVE intx, Henry Hueck
Henry Brunei and George Christian
SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-05
ROADS WIN AGAIN
IN KENTUCKY CASE
State Commission EnjOined from
Fixing Rates on Interstate
Business.

Washington, d. c., April 5.-The in
junction suit of Kentucky railroads in
which the roads asked that the rail
road commission of Kentucky be re.
strained from carrying into effect the
order of the commission June 30, 1906
fixing rates on Interstate business N
that state was decided today by the
supreme court of the United States in
favor of the roads.