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Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

pays $500 for painting a $50 job he
stops at about 500. Two coats of +
paint-and-s-trash doesn't make q
good job; nor three, nor four. These
lessons are useful.
Yours truly
q F w DEVOE & co
r d Homer D. Hudson sells our
paint.
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

Services at St. Paul M. F. Church
Glass meeting Tuesday evening at
7.S0; prayer meeting Thursday even
ing at 7.S0; Junior League Friday
afternoon at o'clock; preaching
Sunday morning at 10 80 by Rev. l.
G. Fosnocht; preachig Sunday even
ing at 7.9O by Rev. Matthews of
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

Mr.. Joseph A. Baynard, known as
"Uncle Joe," who for many years
has been very faithful to his duty
as engineer on the Oxford branch
passenger train, felt the need of a
little rest and took trip to New
York.
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28
KENTON.

Re-Opening Of the Methodist Church
to Take Place Sunday.
Kenton, Sept. 81. The Nj. E.
church at Kenton, Rev. j. F.
Anderson, pastor, which has been
undergoing repairs will be re-
opened for service next Sunday morn
ing, October End. Rev. C. T. Wyatt,
D. D., of Wilmington, DEL. will
be present and preach for the pastor
All are invited and a special invi-
tation to our Smyrna friends is ex-
tended. Services 1890 a. m. and
7.3O p. m. Quarterly conference
Tuesday, October 4th at 10 a. m.
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

In pursuance of the policy adopted
by many railroad companies through
out the country in an endeavor to
save persons from injury or death
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has placed signs at various points
along its lines sand especially along
the route of the Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington Division, warn
ing people Of the danger of using
railroad tracks as thoroughfares.
Railroad officials are making an
earnest endeavor to reduce the num-
Der of accidents TO persons walking
upon or crossing tracks. Government
statistics show an appalling number
of deaths and injuries on the rail-
roads of the country, and the impress
sion is created among the public
that these accidents are due to the
carelessness or inefficiency of the
railroad managers and employees and
that railroad travelling is more or
less unsafe. But nothing could be
further from the truth, a very large
percentage of these casualties being
due to the thoughtlessness of those
who seem to consider the railroad
tracks as public highways and think
they have right to tresspass upon
them. The companies point out
that walking on the tracks is not
only dangerous but that it is illegal,
and they have frequently had these
trespassers arrested only to find that
they were leniently dealt with by
the Courts and Magistrates and that
often the companies were blamed.
The object in causing such arrests
is merely to prevent accidents and to
save life, the long list Of accid+ nts
being always before the railroad
officials but not always before the
.1orgetfdl public. The effort to re-
duce the probability of accidents is
highly commendable, and the public
should join heartily with the Penn
sylvania in its attempt to prevent
the Staying or manning of trespas-
sers.
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

Isaac Sinex and Michael E. MoffitS /
were nominated inspectors for
Kenton Hundred at the Democratic
County Convention at Dover last
Thursday. James R. Clements and
W. D. Willis were selected County
Committeeman. Henry Pratt, of
near town, was nominated for the
lower house of the Legislature
without opposition. ]. Hermon An
d derson, of Cheswold, is the hold
over State Senator for this district.
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28
FOR SALE
old Storage Plant

For sale,i up-to-date, almost new. four.
horse power Engine, perfect order for
ONE-THIRD of actual cost.
Apply to
4O3 King Street, Wilmington. Del
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

Suppose you are painting a house
how much will you gain by paint
adulterated quarter? half? three
quarters
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28
FOR SALE AND FOR RENT

- FOR kent-Brlck house farm in tenure OF
Enoeh johnson in Severson Neck, contain,
,,nIg 100 acres, also IL acre lot on road y
1uek Creek. For sale my home on Eas'
commerce street, steam heat and all m9ot mlat
ern conveniences, stable for 4 horses io'
ouxl6o feet; price 80 900
MRs. NJ f. V0SHEI4L'
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28
Letter to E. w. Lapham
SMYRNA, Del.

Dear Sir: Suppose you are feed
ing pigs milk; how much will you
gain by watering milk a quarter 4?
half? three-quarters;
100 quarts whole milk they sleep
Smyrna times., 1910-09-28

The cost of paint put-on is about
70 gallon, no matter what paint
you buy. '
But nobody really gets 40 gallons
on a lo-gallon job; SO nobody really
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
THE SUGAR TRUST IND FR|ARS LANDS
President Thomas DeniaI-AttOr.
ney General Understands
Opinion Is Cited.

had rendered an opinion to the effect
that these friar lands were not subject
to the limitations put by congress upon
Philippine public lands he proceeded to
get busy at once and inquire into the
why's and wherefores Of the sale Of
$1,000 acres In one bunch.
Congressman Martins efforts brought
about, late in the session, the appoint
ment of a congressional committee to
go to the islands and make thorough
Investigation and report.
John A. Martin is known In Colorado
as forensic fighter of the strenuous
stripe. He Is young-only forty-two-
and represents a district which in
cludes the greater part Of the area Of
his state. He is a Democrat who over
came a large Republican plurality at
his election in the fall of 1908 He
made spellbinding speaking tour Of
the forty-four counties in his district,
and 1t was predicted by his friends
that In the event Of his election he
would be heard from nationally. He
began his career as railroad section
hand, working up to a firemanship,
Then when he went out on strike
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
NOTES OF The STATE FAIR

The state fair grounds never looked
in better condition than at the present
time. All the shrubbery and grass is in
good condition and the roadways are al
so in good shape.
Secretary J. E. Harmon anticipates
that every available foot of space for
concessions will have been sold by Aug.
/, judging from the way the concessions
have been going lately.
Hundreds of suggestions were received
at state fair headquarters in the slogan
contest. The matter of selecting the
winner was hard one.
On all sides are heard EXPLANATIONS of
delight at the coming appearance of the
Wright brothers aeroplanes at the fair.
People everywhere have expressed their
determination to see these marvels of the
aerial world,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
Charges of Congressman Martin
Which viii Bring About a Con.
greSSlOnal Investigation.
BY RoBHRTUs LOVE.

~ KITTEN years ago locomotive
fireman In Missouri, now first
~ terri member Of congress from
Colorado. John A. Martin of
Pueblo seems to be getting up steam
for a record run of land graft charges
which he declares will involve the
sugar trust, the attorney general Of
the United States and the bureau Of
insular affairs, that branch Of the war
department which has to do with the
administration of the Philippine Is
lands. The Martin engine of accusa-
ton takes straight air line shoot
across the Pacific ocean, with the
friar lands of the archipelago as STOP
ping point.
Congressman Martin charges In eff
feet that the San Jose friar estate Of
about $1,000 acres was sold to an
agent Of the sugar trust as the result
Of an opinion from Attorney General
George w. Wickersham, whose law
arm represented the trust at the time
he entered the Taft cabinet. Mr.. Mar
tin. under his own signature. Is prod
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

In speaking of the new depot to be
built at Cadillac by the Ann Arbor rail
road the News and Express of that City
says: Believe it or not, but the plans
for the new Ann Arbor depot are now
completed with an estimated cost of the
entire structure thrown in for good
measure. OF brick and concrete with
sufficient room for any emergency rush
of business and all other necessities for
an up-to-date depot as given by Engin-
eer c. H. Endert, is in she neighbor-
hood of $4,000. Men familiar with
construction work state that is not the
exact amount that will be expended as
in such instances the estimated cost is
far below the actual"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
THROW OUT THE LINE
Give the Kidneys Help and Many
Alma People Will Be Happier.

Alma People Will Be Happier.
Throw Out the Life Line
The kidneys need help.
They're overworked-can't get the
poison filterd out of the blood.
They're getting worse every minute.
Will you help them?
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
thousands of kidney sufferers back
from the verge of despair.
Will cure any form of kidney
trouble.
r. R. Purvis, III Grant Ave-, Alma,
Mich, says: 81 am very glad to give
Doan's Kidney Pills my endorsement.
suffered intensely from backache
and often my kidneys became dis
ordered. These organs caused me
considerable annoyance, especially at
night. Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at Charles Rhodes Drug Store,
were prompt in relieving the lame
ness and they also strengthened my
kidneys. After being so greatly ben
Gifted by this remedy l gave public
statement in its favor and now j
gladly confirm my previous endorse
ment. l have often recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills to other people
and / intend to continue doing So"
For sale by all dealers. Price SC
cents. Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
HURRY In YOUR PETITIONS

Secretary of State Martindale sent out
a circular letter to all candidates foi
places on the primary election ballot
who file petitions in his office, asking
them to send on their petitions as soon
rs possible.
The primary election law allows un-
til August % in which candidates have
to file petitions but the secretary points
out that there are so many officers for
which there are contests and many more
candidates which will make it difficult
to check over the petitions and certify
the candidates for places on the ballot
unless the department. can have more
time. Hurry i'll your petitions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
Friar Lands Fertile.

These lands are fertile. 1t is said by
observers who have studied Filipino
agriculture that they are very choice
lands, capable Of producing more on
the average than the other agricultural
areas of the islands, acre for acre. The
policy of congress and the administra-
ton was to preserve and conserve these
lands, with the rest Of the public do
main in the islands, for the Filipino
people. That Is the understanding Of
Mr.. Martin, who came to congress
years after the organic law was enact
ed. 1t is the theory of many other ear
nest conservators.
Congressman Martin believes that
not only the San Jose estate, but the
Isabella and the Calamba estates,
which have been sold ostensibly to in
dividuals, In reality have been acquir-
ed by agents Of corporations.
The Calamba estate is historical. 1t
Is within thirty miles Of Manila by
rail and Is one Of the richest sections
In the island Of Luzon. The Philip
pine revolution Of 1896 resulted from
the controversy between the friars
and the tenants over the ownership of
this estate. The Spaniards seized,
court martialed and shot Jose Rial,
perhaps the most noted Filipino Of the
day. The Calamba estate was claim
ed by the Rial family and their ten
ants. Mr.. Martin AYERS that this
beautiful estate has passed into the
ownership Of the Dillingham; sugar In
terests Of Hawaii, (which Is to say 1t
has passed into the hands Of the sugar
trust"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

assa - An. Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

The Michigan Primary Reform League
was organized in Grand Rapids last
week with A. II. Vandenburg of the
Grand Rapids Herald as general chair
man. Following is the platform of the
league as adopted.
We believe that the Republican party
gave Michigan an election boon second
only to the Australian ballot in import
ance when it provided primary nomina-
tons.
We applaud the wisdom of the last
Republican legislature which made
possible trial of this principle as appl.
ed to the popular selection of United
States senator's
We believe that the integrity of the
primary is a charge upon the Republi-
can party; and we pledge ourselves to
its unequivocal support.
We insist that the candidate for
United States senotor who, in next fall s
primary, receives the largest party vote
in the whole state, shall be the party
candidate for United States senator,
and to that end, we propose to demand
from every Republican candidate for
the next state legislature an udequivocal
pledge that he will vote in the party
primary.
We are promoting no individual cam
didacy. We are organized solely as
Republicans and for the sole purpose of
seeking enforcement of Republican
primary laws to the letter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Who Is an active candidate for Unit
ed States senator is self-made man
II there ever was one. He was q
farmer boy. His parents were very
poor and he had to educate himself.
He made good as q school teacher and
fitted himself while teaching to prac-
tice law. He became q member Of one
OF Jackson's leading law firms and
was one Of the states attorneys in
the celebrated state tax cases. He
has always been active in politics. hav-
ing been register Of deeds OF Jack
egate to the national convention In
1888, and presided as chairman Of the
state convention In 1900. In 1902 he
was elected to congress and Is now
serving his fourth term. He soon
became a national figure as the spon-
sor for President Roosevelt's proposed
rate bill and was recognized as the
friend and advisor Of the president.
He was chosen by Taft to introduce
the railroad bill In the present con-
gress and has been widely quoted as
an expert on such legislation He
has been instrumental in the passage
of much Of the constructive legisla-
ton enacted while he has been q men,
Der of congress, and no Republican
member not on the pensions COM
mittee has secured the passage OF
more private pension bills. He Will
make a thorough canvass OF the state
on a progressive platform. y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
NO WONDER SHE'S CROSS.

The woman who has thousand petty cares and
annoyances while she suffers with headache or side
ache must not be blamed IL she cannot always be
angelically amiable What she needs Is thoughtful-
ness from her famil and such simple and natural
remedy as Lanes Family Medicine, the herb tea that
makes weak women strong and we'll Sold by drug
gists and dealers, 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14
Other Sales Criticised.

Congressman Martin takes partic-
ular notice Of the sale of the Tala es-
tate to Frank w. Carpenter, executive
secretary of the Philippine govern
ment. He declares that the bureau Of
insular affairs, Notwithstanding that
the information was demanded, sup
pressed the name of the purchaser and
would not admit that the estate had
been sold at all The Colorado con-
gresham quotes a recent report from
the director of lands at Manila, In re-
spouse to a cable from Secretary Of
War Dickinson at the direction Of the
house Of representatives, which in
dicates that Carpenter has an agree
ment for the purchase Of the entire
estate as rapidly as 1t becomes vacant,
and he says the same report discloses
the fact that Dean G. Worcester, Phil
ippine secretary Of the interior, has
approved the sale to Carpenter and
also a lease to his own nephew Of
5000 acres Of public lands for twenty
ave years at 8 cents per acre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

igal of accusations of subterfuge, eva
high government officials in their eff
forts to explain the sale of the friar
estate. General Clarence r. Edwards,
head Of the bureau of insular affairs
and for years a close friend of Presi-
dent Taft, is included with the attor-
ney general in the Colorado congress
mans allegations Of equivocal ex-
plantations.
Sugar Trust Head Denies.
AS an Offset to the Martin allega-
lions, President Washington B. Thorn
as Of the American Sugar Refining
company has given out the following
Germ In New York:
In reference to the statement of
Congressman Martin, published In one
OF the morning papers, In regard to
the alleged interest Of the American
Sugar Refining company In the Philip
pines, Congressman Martin must have
been misinformed. The American
Sugar Refining company has not now
and never has had any interest, direct
ly or indirectly, in any lands In the
Philippines, nor has 1t at any time
sought to acquire such interest. One
Of the directors of the company did
purchase land on his own account,
without the knowledge Of or consult
Ing with the other directors, as he
considered the matter purely per-
sonal.
1.-THE company does not contemplate
any investments whatever In the
Philippines"
The crux Of the Martin crusade lies
In the fact that the organic law OF
the Philippine archipelago, enacted by
congress In 1902, provides that individ-
uals shall be limited to the acquire
ment of forty acres and corporations
or associations to $500 acres Of the
public domain Of the islands. When
last January, Mr.. Martin read In a
newspaper that the entire San Jose
friar esSate had been sold to q repro
sentative Of the Havemeyer sugar In
tsrests and that the attorney general
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

with his union he decided to get into
line Of work not subject to strikes
and lockouts. He studied law without
attending law school.
Now the Nemesis of the sugar trust
has returned to Colorado to make a
hard fight for reelection, but he de-
clares that, whether he stays in con-
gress or not, he will continue his cru
SADIE for the protection of the Filipino
lands from exploitation. Originally, 1t
is said, he was an expansionist, but
since having made study Of the
problem he has become restrictionist.
But his present fight appears to be
upon his construction of the organic
law relating TO the islands. the con-
gresham believing that the corporate
interests have sought a loophole and
apparently have found it in the attor-
ney generals opinion that the organic
law as to land requirement limitations
does not extend to the friar lands. Mr.
Martins contention Is that the law
covers all public lands in the archipel-
ago.
Chairman 0lmsted Cautious.
The chairman Of the committee on
insular affairs of the house Of repre-
sentatives, Congressman Martin e.
Olmsted, says regarding Congressman
Martins statements as to the DISPOSE
ton Of the friar lands:
cit would be manifestly improper for
me to comment on Mr.. Martins inter-
view. He will have ample opportunity
to present to the committee any facts
In his possession.
'The principal question appears to
be one Of construction of law. The
United States acquired about 60,0OO,-
900 acres Of land from Spain. This 1t
practically gave to the people Of the
Philippines, STIMULATING, however, that
no one person should be permitted to
acquire more than sixteen hectares,
about forty acres.
Congress also authorized the Phil.
ippine government to buy the SO called
friar lands, amounting to about 400.-
600 acres, issue bonds to pay for than
and sell the lands and apply the pro
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-07-14

Ask your merchant for the King Bee
overalls and jackets. w b. McCauley
manufacturers, Alma, Mich. x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-09
The Department Hours.

1t is gratifying TO know that the Presi-
dent has had no idea Of putting the ex-
ecutive departments upon the basis of
an eicht-hour day for the clerks and
that there is no serious intention on the
part of the cabinet officers to adopt that
schedule fer their respective Offices. 1t
appears that the suggestion of a gem
eral rule keeping the clerks at their tasks
an hour longer daily was originally jOcu-
lar in its nature, and that rumor spread
from this casual remark By one OF the
department chiefs, TO be ma Snified in cir
culation until it became a statement Of
positive intent.
IL would have been unnecessarily harsh
to impose this additional burden upon the
department workers. The conditions I'M
der which they perform their tasks are
such as to cause a severe nervous and
physical strain. Seven hours of close ap-
plication in such circumstances are
enough to exact of men and women en-
gagged in mental labors. Physical break
down would undoubtedly have been the
result of genera! departmental hour ex-
tension. The government would have
gained nothing in the end by such a
move. but would probably have lost ulti-
mately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-09

road legislation. They objected strongly
to some features of the administrations
plan, and assisted in securing certain
notifications. The measure now in con-
ference is not entirely to their liking
But as the best thing obtainable, it has
their support.
Conservation and the postal savings
bank matter are still to be dealt with,
and republican differences exist as to
both. But it is not likely that those diff
ferences will cause grave trouble.
Now as to the tariff. democratic
House will mean bill revising the Payne
law. 1t will be drawn by men on record
against protection as a national policy.
Both republican regular and insurgent
are protectionists. Neither could consist
emily support a measure which, although
containing protection duties, did so with
protest and the understanding that as
soon as possible all protection should be
dispensed with. On the tariff question
Mr.. Clark of Missouri is not the natural
leader for even the most extreme of the
insurgents
Why then should not regulars and in
surgents be expected to come together on
this matter? Because they failed to do
so last year is no reason why an attempt
at least will not now be made. Nobody
contends that the Payne law is the last
word on the subject, or even that 1T has
disposed of the subject for decade to
come. In other words. as there will be
sooner or later another revision OF the
tariff, why should not men who profess
and call themselves protectionists find
able to gree in advance upon
a line of common action?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-09
Library Suggestion.
rom the Boston. Transcript.


The public library of every town, ac-
cording to Josiah IT. Benton. whose eX-
periencc in library management gives
him right to speak, should contain a
town scrapbook, in which every article,
paragraph and item that appears in any
newspaper in regard to that municipality
should be carefully gathered In that
way surprisingly good local history will
gradually grow up. When the time
comes for an actual written history, this
material will be of great direct and
suggestive value. He would have the
librarian keep d scrapbook and either
through an arrangement with a press
clippings bureau or by personal atten-
ton to il see that every such allusion
to the town finds it's way into the reser-
voir. This Is a suggestion of very large
merit. Those who adopt it will have
occasion to congratulate themselves in
the future upon their foresight. and they
will make many inQuirers and investi-
gators of coming years their debtors.