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hE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Dell, every Wednesday afternoon.
CHR TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
state of which it is q part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
MARYLAND.
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ciplinarian and in view of this fact,
our School Board is to be congratu-
lated over the change they have made.
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. JULY Is. 1909
uded by Robert D. Hoffeeker July 5, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February 10. 1907
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hut because their ideals touch the vital
points more nearly and their aspirations
are those which appeal irresistibly 10 all
patriotic people. Interest in the next
standard bearer OF the Daughters may be
described as national in its scope. When
II was announced early in January that
Mrs Julia Green Scott OF Bloomington,
H. az she is more generally known. lad
consented TO come before the next con-
tinental congress as the candidate for its
highest honor. there was general salts
faction While il would not be accurate
10 say that Mrs. Scott candidacy Is uni
versaIIy iIdorsed. il is understood .aat
she has the sympathy and support OF
many recognized leaders
The Daughters now count almost sew
enty-tiVe thousand members and no
woman could hope to De elected without
developing opposition IN some quarter
But Mrs. Scott is the candidate Of the
retiring administration and d large por
tion OF the society who opposed Mrs. Nc
Leans policies. OF course, IL is anticipat
ed that some one will run against her,
but the campaign is far forward and the
thousands OF supporters OF the Illinois
woman have no soIicitude nctrning the
result.
Many OF the Daughters look with long
ing eyes back To the days when the preSi-
went general held an exalted position, as
did Mrs Benjamin Harrison. Mrs. Adlai
Stevenson and Mrs Charles Warren Fair
banks. and they sigh that the supreme
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eXertions for it have been as universal as
her work for patriotic and philanthropic
purposes. She also takes cordial in
terest in all clubs which have worthy
end. and is at present the administrative
officer of the large and successful Wom-
ans Club of Bloomington, Ill.
From a genealogical standpoint Mrs.
Scott would be an entertaining theme for
study. even without her delightful per-
sonality and her splendid mental equip
ment, for she comes of illustrious lines on
both sides of her family, and even re-
citaI of the names of her immediate an
cestors calls for attention. On her
fathers side she comes from the same
common ancestor as the father of his
country-Augustine Warner. 2reat-grand-
father of George Washington. Mildred
Warner married Lawrence Washington.
and has a place in history the grand
mother of the first citizen and patriot of
the great republic of the west. Mildred
Washington daughter of Mildred Warner.
husband. Col. Henry Willis. was the
mother of Ann Willis. VINO married Duff
Green Mrs. SCOTS grandfather. Equally
interesting as the Washington side are
the Greens. first in Virginia and later in
kentucky. Mrs. Scott has written j most
Interesting monograph on the Green
family. which shows that among her
many accomplishments she may count
tude for clothing dry genoa logical bones
in graceful and inspiring studies. Sir
Robert Green. the first of the family to
come to Virginia, and the father Of Duff
Green. was an officer in the bodyguard of
William of Orange. and his trophies on
the field during the stirring times of Will
liam and Mary are among the cherished
heirlooms in Mrs. Scott's family. Some
of the old pewter tableware, which goes
back to the first half of the seventeenth
century. Is still cherished among the de-
scendants OF the Prince Of Orange. gal
liant cavalryman.
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hunted against them and nave AWAY .
come out in the lead. Their guns nave
been put away until next season. but they
are willing to entertain offers OF coInpe-
tition for the coming season. Most OF
the members of the cluD are sportsmen
living in Georgetown, although number
of residents of Maryland and Virginia are
among those who enjoy the sport with
them. Many trips 10 Maryland and Nlr-
ginia have been made by these sportsmen
and they have brought down much game
in addition to the coons and possums, but
no record Is kept of such game.
In a back room at the place of business
OF one of the members of the club the
skins of the animals have been,kep from
the opening to the close OF the season, the
successful sportsmen pointing to them
with much satisfaction when other sports
men called 70 make inquiries about their
success. While it is true that the MEM
beers of the club dispose of the skins at
the end of the season, il is equally true
that they are not in the class of pot
hunters. 1t Is purely a question or sport
with them. and their friends would feel
sighted We're they TO neglect 10 send
them a skinned possum or coon coca
sionally.
Speaking about coon meat for table
purposes" said Mr.. F. r. Hilleary. one
OF the members OF the club, when he eN-
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sary as the use of the dogs or ak.
"A good sportsman seldom shoots a
coon or possum," declared the member
of the club. 1.-The sport ceasing when the
trigger is pulled. but waits to shake the
animal from tree or get him to the
ground by shaking him down. and then
witnesses the fight that is put up between
will always put up stiff fight with man
or dog but with the possun 1t is entirely
different. As the saying goes. 1t will
merely play possum. and that's all there
is to IT.
"I can recall many instances in which
big, fat possums have taken refuge in
such small saplings that I could almost
reach them.' continued the sportsman.
game sought the tops of the heaviest
timber and made it necessary to do some
hard work with the ak. but the game
is always worth the trouble. and man
fuse a second trial He may climb
hills. go through dales and wade through
mud and water. but if his trip proves
successful he will usually display will
lingness to try 1t again..
Hank, Bill, Leader and Sport are the
names of the dogs about which members
of the West End Hunt Club are doing so
much boasting. The CANNES are always
ready for country run. and seem to
take delight In making night trips, ap-
parently realizing the difference between
such a trip and one in daylight in quest
of rabbits and birds. A lighted lantern
and gun exhibited in sight of the dogs
after shutdown never fails to bring from
the quartet of CANNES some evidence of
anticipation Of a nights sport. and the
rapidity with which they move is re-
garded as being enough to convince their
owners that they simply delighted
over the prospects of enjoying an outing.
"a
Members of the club have found that
the country along the river. more espe-
cially In lower Maryland, is about the
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high and well deserved honor coming to
her as the presidency Of the ID. 4. Il. IL
would be because this would mean her
prolonged absence from her home. But
Mrs. Donald Mclean has exemplified
that though 1T is convenient to have tho
executive officer Of the society con-
stantly in this city 1T is not imperative
Mrs. Mclean came only to attend the
board meetings or when crisis arose
in the affairs OF her organization. Other
wise she attended to her home duties
and discharged the onerous obligations
entailed in her New York connections.
Should Mrs. Scott receive the mantle Of
Mrs. Mclean she Will no doubt spend
part of the winter in Washington, but
she will also keep up her Bloomington
home. Mrs. Scott is one of the most
intense homeloving types. and no honor
could appeal which meant the breaking
up of the family circle. She has two
daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Charles
q. Bromwel has been so pleasantly
identified with Washington society since
her debut in Mrs. Adlai Stevenson's
home during the early days of the sec
ond Cleveland term. She is the name
sake of her distinguished aunt. and
Miss Letitia Green Scott she was a
reigning belle The second daughter,
Mrs. Julia Scott Vrooulan. spends nearly
all her time in Europe. Col. and Mrs.
Bromwell have two children. and these
are the only grandchildren that Mrs.
Scott boasts. They both bear names
which are especially dear To her. The
boy. a handsome. manly youth of twelve.
is Matthew Scott Cromwell and the
girl is Mildred Warner Washington
Bromwel Mrs. Scott consented TO APP
pear before the u. A. r. candidate
for the honor of president-general only
after the most serious consideral ion Of
all that the honor meant. That she en-
tered heart and soul into the campaign
means much for those who are cham
pioning her cause. Her name has never
been associated with failure in the many
projects with which she has been iden-
titled Mrs Scott spent part of January
In Washington. and she will return here
about April l. TO remain until the Conti-
mental Congress adjourns.
Copyright. 1903, by Margaret 3. Downing.)
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section. and when he trees a coon or
possum he awaits the arrival of his mas
ter. extends one foot for a shake and then
awaits the chopping of the tree 1t is
said of him that he never loses his game.
A short night spent by the two club men,
bers Melted them two coons.
Southern Maryland was visited upon the
occasion of the fourth hunt of the sea-
son. four members OF the club and five
dogs going to lower Prince George
county, where Charles Lewis piloted
them. 1t was an attractive sight that
was presented by the five dogs getting
away in bunch and going in search OF
the trail of coon or possum. The
SpOrtSmen engaged In a severe test OF
physical endurance that night, clearing a
field Of underbrush taking. down several
fences and chopping trees. Finally big
coon was freed. and it is declared by
some members of the party that the coon
made an effort to get into one of the
pockets Of ]. L. Hillearyfs coat. The
night was dark and the lanterns were SO
far away from Hilleary that he feared
the dogs might attack him in their ex-
element. but he managed To clear the
way for the CANNES in time for them to
get Mr.. Coon.
One Of the most enjoyable hunts of the
season was participated in by Leishear
Mace, Brooke and King. They went to
the vicinity OF the upper Potomac as
guests of J. L. Rabbit, their host bein.,
a man weighing considerably more than
100 pounds. Despite his heavy weight
however, he was game enough to stand
the rOughing, and did not leave the party
until the second coon had been captured
The second coon refused to climb. taking
to the water instead. and during the ex-
element the heavyweight member of the
party managed 10 get where he was al
most completely surrounded by water
and had 10 call for help. Trip after trip
was enjoyed until the last of the ,3g
possums and 6S coons had been bagged
The skins We're sent to a PHILADELPHIA
dealer a few days ago. and some of them
will probably be returned to this city In
the shape Of muffs and neckpieces.
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best coon hunting ground in this section.
CoonS are good swimmers. and it is also
stated that they are able to remain under
the surface of the water for an unusually
long time. 1t is the experience of most
members OF the champion club that coons
pursued along the river front will in
vartab1y take to the river in order to
throw dogs off their trail, and with in
experienced dogs their flights are gener-
ally successful. Older coon dogs seem to
understand their tricks. however and
will not give up the chase under such
conditions without thorough search
left the water.
Among the more enthusiastic mem
bers of the club are six of
the Hilleary family-A. NJ, Samuel,
Charles. Grafton, F. r. and ]. L. Hill
leary: w. F. Brooke of Round Hill,
Va: Samuel Kidwell. George johnson.
James Johnson. S. w. Mace of Rock
vile, Md; W. A. Wood, Messrs. DON
aldson, Shugrue and William Leishear.
George Poole piloted a party of club
members on their first trip of the sea-
son. going to the vicinity Of Seneca.
The weather conditions were all that
could be desired and the dogs seemed
more than anxious to do themselves
proud. They had not had a good run
for a long time. but they were equal
to the occasion, and not long after
they took to the woods they We're be-
hind coon Mace was upon his own
stamping ground and felt perfectly at
home. He had been through every field
and piece of woods and felt that he
could not get lost.
The pursuit became a most exciting
one, the coon taking to the water, and
when Mace and the dogs followed
friends of the gunner declare, gunner,
dogs and coon all found themselves
in the water. So much Of a fight was
put up by the coon that Mace brought
home scars as evidence of the conflict
Only one coon and one possum were
bagged that night. the sportsmen not
counting two skunks they killed. Hav-
ing had fairly good nights sport upon
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some home during the reign of her sis
ter, Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, as second lady
OF the land Recently she came to Wash
ington on the pleasant mission of assist
ing her daughter. Mrs. Charles G. Brom-
we'll, wife of the retiring superintendent
OF public buildings and grounds, in her
social duties.
OF Mrs. SCOTS other claims to succeed
ing to the highest post of honor in the
society which she has served so faithful
~ ever since its inception her close
friends or casual acquaintance speak
with similar enthusiasm. For several
years past she has served on the national
board as vice president general from Hi
nois. and she has all the business routine
of the society well within her grasp.
Then her work in her home city and the
high sense OF justice and honor which
mark her conduct Of all business appeal
irresistibly to all who wish To see the
Daughters attain their ideal Of patriotic
service.
Left a widow some fifteen years ago,
with her income depending on the man
agement of farms and real estate. she
has increased the value OF every inch OF
land left her. and she accomplished what
would have been impossible to many men.
She has made her farms yield ten times
their former productiveness and she is
revered in the rural districts near her
home for the foresight and energy in
meeting changing conditions. She has
introduced the most valuable innovations,
has established a community of interests
and met all the crises of farm life with
a fortitude and readiness of resource
which has proved an inspiration
or the genera! aim and scope Of pa
triotic societies no member of the Daugh-
tiers holds loftier sentiments than Mrs.
Scott. NO development of the present
age is to me more hopeful than the spirit
which animates the majority of women
who enter patriotic societies." said Mrs.
Scott las, week. 1T is true one must
combat the deep-rooted prejudices which
cling about a woman and the club. These
objections seem too puerile to discuss
seriously. Still, one must meet conditions
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brave men who faced every trial and
hardship and danger which defenders
must always endure. Love of the flag
teaching alien children devotion to the
flag may also be cited among the useful
things which the Daughters have accom-
plished."
Memorial Hall Is now the campaign cry
among the Daughters. 1t is conceded
that a necessary qualification for the
president general. in addition to the gen.
eral knowledge of the business of the So
ciety. is special familia rity with the
plans and progress of the work which is
to crown the first quarter of a century
Of the foundation. Mrs. Scott is pos
sessed of this practical knowledge, so her
friends claim since she has been from
the beginning of the project a member OF
the site and building committee and has
been interchangeable in her attendance at
all the meetings for the past eight years.
The Illinois Daughters and the citizens
the restoration Of old Fort Massac. with
its charming environment beautified and
enlarged and the inspiring monument of
George Rogers locking down over the
valley of the Ohio
1t was Mrs. Matthew T. Scott who con-
ceived the idea of this restoration, and
who did yeoman work in securing the
necessary funds for it from the Illinois
legislature. Having accomplished this
gigantic task. Mrs. Scott. with unflagging
zeal. superintended the execution of the
the ceremonies Of the unwilling of the
Rogers statue with grace and ability. Her
address that day. delivered before one of
the most distinguished audiences gathered
In Illinois in recent years, was eloquent
and convincing
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School-giri: but who would throb back to
such a face like Bunkio's which Is less
beautiful? Then / imagine maybe-so he
got Job as Japanese Spy & / admire him
for that SO weekly salary he must get-it
But all my suspicious was blown up
when Bunkio approach to me yesterday
& say:
What would be a neat, durable motto
to put on a airship?"
X X
"'Be sure you're Wright, then go
ahead would be everlasting quotation"
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as they are and not as one would like
to nave them. Neglect of home duties is
the greatest objection urged against clubs
and societies, but In the splendid member
snip of the Daughters of the American
revolution probably not one authentic
instance can be adduced Of the society s
duties encroaching on the home. Love
of home and love OF country flourish best
side by side. Then If these critics only
knew how much it broadens the viewpoint
OF women to work In such a society as
the d. A. r.. how it sweetenS their lives
and opens hopeful vistas of the future.
Why should not women have some great
purpose to fill the time when home and
its duties tax mind and body with their
keeper, how devoted a wife or loving a
mother woman may be. She needs
other interests outside her hearthstone
The most rigorous /theologian will admit
this: the sociologist and the psychologist
acknowledge il frankly. 1t is for the best
interests of the home to have men. wom-
en- and children busy, amused and happy.
This is but one phase of patriotic socie-
ties. but certainly one which makes all
the others worth while.
X *
"1f you seek practical results Of pur-
poses which animate all patriots. whether
they be men or women or whether they
serve In time OF war in the front of
the cannon, or in the time Of peace by
striving to realize the highest ideals of
liberty. one has but to observe condi-
tons as they were twenty-five years ago
before the wave of forming patriotic So
cieties swept over the country. Take the
study of history alone and its logical re-
suits. of marking historical spots and
doing honor to the dead and forgotten
heroes and of Illuminating mooted points
In the development of the nation. Every
serious worker in that most fascinating
domain of science, historical research.
gives cheerful testimony to the debt
en- in patriotic societies. Then, In an
other sense. it binds all portions of the
country with a common purpose, honor
ing the founders of the nation and the
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miss it when you amt got IT, If Hon.
Wilburd ever come to England King Ed.
have threatened to turn him into a knight.
He are the only person in Europe who are
permitted to drop into the Court of st.
Jims in his shrtsleevcs. Also he are very
shy about returning TO America for a
very horrible reason"
''What should this be-" dement, Bunkio.
whenever wilburd visit a country it
are considered courteous for him TO take
up the Ruler for a slight scoot. Pres.
Failure must be took up in France; Emp.
VIM. must be given a uplift I'm Germany:
King Ed. would expect short rise in
England. Then what would happen when
that Hon. Wright Bros. went to Washing
ton s; Hon. Taft make coy signals that
he wished to be heaved heavenwards i'm
that fragile flyer? Could Hon. Wilburd
assemble Sufficient courage & gasoline to
hoist the entire Chief Executive?"
Stranger things might happen to Sci
ence." say Bunko faithfully.
"They might, but would they?" are
sharp report for me.
Hoping you should take care.
Yours truly.
IIASHIMURA TOGO.
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hibited the skins to party of friends,
lit is as fine as any meat that Is to be
found in the local markets. The meat is
delicately favored. is tender and tasty.
but, of course, it has the favor of game;
but when one eats 1t he is satisfied to
repeat the trial about as often as his
sportsman friends will remember him
after a successful hunt.
THE Billy Postum Is simply not in It.,
although it would probably be a difficult
matter to convince some of the epicures
at this time that such is the case. but
aside from the eating there is no greater
woods with good dogs and a man who is
familiar with the country. Although the
sport Is tiresome. the true sportsman is
always sorry when the dawn appears and
he has to turn homeward.'
It is explained by the members Of the
club who enjoyed the sport all the winter
that not much preparation is necessary to
enjoy a nights sport. Good hounds are
necessary, and il is also necessary to
have a man familiar with the lay of the
country to pilot the party. An ak is more
necessary than gun. 1t IS explained. al
though no true sport feels at home with
out he has gun to carry while on such
trip. He never knows what will cross
his path, and, no matter how good his
dogs are, the CANNES will sometimes get
fatigued and rendered unable for
active work, making the use of the gun
necessary. 1t Is because such gunners in
variably take along ak and destroy
tree or two that farmers object to their
night visits, while on some occasions the
cutting down of a tree is appreciated.
The sport is only to be enjoyed at night
gunners declare, the animals keeping well
out OF the way of dogs and gunners in
daylight. No trouble is experienced by
good dog in taking up the trail. and the
men with their lanterns are usually quick
enough TO get on the trail behind them