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Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
Reading Engineers Get a Raise.

Orders affecting every engineer OF
the Philadelphia & Reading railroad
system were issued at ReRading, Pa,
by General Manager A. r. Dice This
was to the effect that beginning Feb
1, there would be an increase of wages
for all the engineers, bringing the
scale of wages up to par with the
wages paid on all systems in this
country.
The increase will average about 13
per cent more than the present scale
Of wages.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02

Song Of the Ancient Spinning Reel.
The first reel that was invented was
the hand reel. the yarn being wound
into skeins by turning the wheel and
fastening the skeins after counting
sufficient number of strands. The fax
was first woven into thread or yarn
on the spinning wheel; then the bob
bins full Of yarn were placed on the
hand reel and yarn wound off them on
to the wheels into skeins. The strands
were carefully counted and the lieben
fastened on them to keep them togeth-
er. The lieben was a thread running
across the skeins to keep them in
place.
A later invention was the clock reel
with face on which numbers were
printed, and it had two hands like a
clock. When the wheel was turned.
reeling of the strands from the bobbin.
the clock would tick when a certain
number Of strands were wound on the
reel, and the housewife, instead of
tediOusly counting the threads, as on
the earlier invented reel, would fasten
on the lieben.
In a quaint old ballad entitled Mis-
tress Polly at the Reef occurs this re-
frain:
He kissed Mistress Polly as the clock reel
tieked.
the kissing being done at the propi-
tous moment when Mistress Polly
was busy fastening on the lieben.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
A travelling Salesman.

H. F. Beers, 617-7th Ave.
Peoria, ILL.,, writes: 81 have been
troubled fol some time with kidney
trouble, so severely at times l could
scarcely carry my grips. After using
one bottle of Foley's Kidney Pills l
have been entirely relieved, and
cheerfuly recommend them to all. 3"
FOleys Kidney Pills are healing and
atiseptic and will restore health and
strength. Sold by W. R. Keys &
Co., Clayton; all druggists, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
OItUmirCGS Men Plan Move For
Un.. ,rm Increase.
LEADERS SEEM TO AGREE
,vould Call Out All the Union Men In
The United States and Canada If
Demands Are Not Granted.

The leaders of the United Mine
workers Of America predict a general
strike of the soft coal miners of the
United States and Canada if any of
the operators refuse to grant an in
crease of wages.
Thomas L. Lewis, president, in dis
cnssing the proposal of some of the
leaders that the entire delegate body
should 20 10 Toledo next week for the
wage conference with the operators in
Ohio. Indiana and western Pennsylva-
mia urged that wage contracts should
not be signed by any districts of the
union until all should have obtained
from the mine operators a uniform in
crease of wages.
NO one district should slaughter
another" Lewis said. "by sending coal
into the market while the other dis
trict was struggling for better wages" :"
Duncan Mcdonald, president of the
Illinois district, one of the leaders of
the element in the convention opposed
TO the policies Lewis. heartily sup
ported Lewis in his announced plan to
make the strike general if a strike is
necessary in any district. Mcdonald
said that because of the increase in
the cost of living, an increase in wages
was essential and a strike is certain if
the employers do not yield.
But what we should have" de-
clared Mcdonald, SIS a general indus
trial strike We do not want the rail-
roads to be hauling into the coal fields
'scab miners and hauling out 'scab'
coal while We are on strike. We should
send a committee to the railroad un-
ions and persuade them to cooperate
with us"
Francis Feehan. president of the
western Pennsylvania district. said
his conviction was that the organiza
ton should issue an ultiEatum that a
strike in all districts will be called on
April l If an increase of wages oil
more than 10 per cent be not made eff
iective on that date.
"a hundred organizers should al
once be appointed" said Feehan. ''tC
90 lulO lue huOISdHlLSu ueluS VI I 6ul
sylvania, West Virginia, Maryland ant
the south to line up these miners fol
strike that will paralyze the coal in
dustry if our demands are not con
ceded by the operators. There are
100000 non-union miners in Pennsyl
vania east of my district, and this ad
ministratiOn has done nothing towart
organizing these men. but has not ever
supported my district. and 10000 un
ION miners actually have suffered
decrease in wages. Western Pennsyl
Yania is ready to strike"
The matter will come up again i
the report of the wage scale commir
tee Mr. Lewis introduced a resolI
ton that the miners should cOntinu
at work after the expiration of tn
present wage contract. March 81, VI
til new contract is signed or strik
called, and that no definite date for
strtge be set in this convention.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
Escaoe Death as Il by Miracle.

A bobsled carrying twenty school
children w"s struck by a fast Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern passenger
train on North Main street at An.
dover Ohio. and carried upwards Of
200 feet upon the pilot of the locomo.
tive until brushed off by an engine
standing upon a side track.
Not one child was killed and none
is thought to be seriously hurt. Pen.
dletOn, the driver, was uE.njured. Ono
of the horses was hurt and had to be
shot.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
Exnel Drunken MiddIes.

President Tart approved the dismis-
sal Of three members Of the first class
at the naval academy for intoxication.
The dismissed midshipmen are James
Murray Whitehead, New Jersey; Scott
Lynn, Utah, and Cleveland Clevenger,
Missouri.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
Cave Birth to Four.

Mrs. Margaret Brooks. a negro wo.
man. who lives in the Chapoll Mill
community at Austin. Tex. has just
given birth to her second quartet of
children. She is also the mother of
three sets o. %Eiplets and one set of
lrnrAnc
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
LOST.

On New Years Day, Gold Locket and
Chain, Chain has been located at Smyrna
Station. Locket has initials TX. i. W".
Reward will be given if returned to
SMYRNA TIMES OFFICE,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1910-02-02
RAW FURS WANTED.

Trappers write us, stating what you have
to offer. We viii call on you.
CHESTER RAW FUR CO.,
9Th and Crosby Streets.
Chester, Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16

Rapid Increase of Values in
This Section Makes Connecticut
Avenue Highlands a Safe Buy
Both for the Home Builder and
the Investor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16

Every person who invests in Well
lected real estate in a growing section OF
a prosperous community adopts the sur
est and safest method of becoming indie
pendent for real estate is the basis of
all wealth. President Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
What Prominent Men Say of
Suburban Investments.

Il tell you, young man, no investment
on earth is safe, SO sure, so certain
to enrich its owner as undeveoped real
ty. always advise my young friends to
place their savings in realty near some
growing town. There is no such savings
bank anywhere"
-EX-President Cleveland.
There is no doubt that real estate is
the very best investment for small saw
ings. 1t is bound TO grow into money.
More fortunes accumulated from the
rise in real estate values than all other
causes combined. To speculate in stocks Z
Is risky. and even dangerous, but when
you buy real estate you are buying an
Inheritance.
The wise young man, wage Garner,
of today invests his money in real estate
suburban real estate"
Andrew Carnegie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16

Streets, Sidewalks. Sewers and
Water Installed Free at Cost 70
the Purchaser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16

Character of a Store.
People ] d e n tify the
character of a store with
the character of the pa
per in which they see the
stores advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16

There is one. and only one. sure way
to get rich, and that IS to buy what is
called outside real estate and hang on to
ii until it becomes inside property
NO investment ion earth is so safe, so
sure. SO certain to enrich it's owner as
undeTeloped realty. Stocks rise and fall.
notes go to protest. houses and business
blocks burn, but the realty remains. Tor
nadoes and cyclones cannot blow il away
Panics themselves can only temporarily
affect it's value. 1 always advise my
young friends to plant their savings in
realty near growing city. There is no
such savings bank anywhere"
Former United States Senator Jones of
Nevada
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-06-28

Ry, June 2S, 1910.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21

NEW YORK, May 20.-The national
Fhild labor commission. after thor
Pugh investigation. has proved that
he lives of thousands of boys have
Peen ruined because of their duties as
blight messengers.
Some Of the duties OF the boys, &C
ording to Leroy Scott, who describes
he investigation In Success maya
fines. are to buy liquor for patrons
khen saloons are closed; TO call on
Gambling houses; TO show the town"
10 strangers; to carry notes from wo-
men Of the town to their friends; TO
larry food and drink from restaurants;
b buy opium, morphine and other
rugs, and to secure knockout drops
or women who rob men.
The service which patrons ask OF
oys is often so degrading that they
ecline TO submit. but familiarity with
Ice at times overcomes their scruples.
The night messenger service main
bfns itself by serving the underworld,
pr the Office hours OF evil business
&re at night. In many cities the in
Hestiyators OF the national commits
lon found that they could hire boys
b buy drugs or to lead strangers to
&vil resorts; the messengers knew all
he leaders in vice in the tenderloin
istricts and these leaders trust them,
because the motto OF messenger
10y is Never sQueal'
Aren't these people afraid to have
ecu buy knockout drops for them?" a
ew York messenger was asked.
"Oh, no." was the answer Our
hiform guarantees and protects US at
he same time. People know they
hn ask me to do anything, and
usn't tell anybody else about what
D. That is why the girls send ME out
pr hop (opium) and red pills (knock-
bt Drops. and that is why the China
ZEN will sell them to me.
What do they do with the red
lis? ?"
why. they drug men with them.
red pill Is a little red ball OF pow
er. You can hide IL between your
hgers and drop II into a beer or hide
In a cigaret. The man who takes
will go to sleep. Then the girl
pts his money and runs away. and
e man wakes up the next morning
hHo" a III VI Blllb NhO use NhChS
rs lis. I've taken one OF the pills
hen couldn't so to sleep in the day
me"
One messenger boy told an investi-
ktor that a woman called him TO a
bonn In cheap hotel
"You go back to my room and see
the fly cops are there said the
RI. I robbed a man there last night
bd then lit out.
81 went to her room and there
ERE detectives there" the boy told
e investigator. Il asked for the
Fong name and then I went back to
"a girl. She had me help her move
another hotel, and she stayed
ere until 1t blew over"
"The average messenger boy. after
Is broken In" writes Scott. is
ger for the calls that take him in
the underworld. Not only are his
se instincts appealed to and graft
bd, but the most money is made out
suci calls"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
SAYS W0RKMEN WITH CIRCUS
ARE NOT HUMAN DRIFTWoOD
Manager of Haaenbeck and Wallace
Shows Dispells Popular Illusion
Circus In Detroit, May 80.

In a recent interview, b. z. Wal
lace. general manager of the Carl
Hagenbeck and Great Wallace shows
combined, which will exhibit here,
May 80, SAYS that the circus follow
els are not all human drift chips. and
adds:
Another error in popular belief Is
that concerning drivers, hostlers and
canvas-men. People suppose these
men to be simply human driftwood,
homeless, without ties and living from
hand to mouth. On the contrary.
most of those who handle our rags
and tend stock-and we employ about
G00-are heads OF families, careful
with their money and temperate In
their habits. Many of them have
homes in western cities.
Show people, as rule, are sober
lot of people A marked characters
tic OF all is loyalty to the show, for
the glory OF which they will all fight
rs IL 1t were their very own. resent
ing any false aspersion upon the man
agement rs a personal affront.
"In advance of the show we have
about 20 billposters, whose duty II Is
to bill the country for at least so
miles in all directions from the town
in which the performances are to be
given. They are supplied with ad-
mission tickets. to give to the farm
ers In exchange for barn and fence
privileges and they guard these bill
let's as jealousy as they would SO
many greenbacks. The man who tries
to wheedle a single ticket from the
billposters without giving the proper
quid pro quo is promptly rebuked.
The pay of canvasmen. billpost-
ers and helpers is from S35 to SIS per
month. Half Of their wages Is hand
ed to them on pay day, the other half
Is held back, In accordance with a
contract they are required to sign, un-
til the end OF the season. Thus at
the beginning of winter, the men re.
ceive sum of money which other
wise they may have spent"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
k0NEER OF PORT HURON
IS STRANGELY MISSING
pptaln Walter Kemmls Disappears
After Selling His Hotel About
Three Weeks Ago.

PORT HURON, Mich, May 20
special. Captain Walter Kemmis,
|r many years Port Huron town
Zip hotelkee2er, his place being To-
tied out Lapeer-ave., has been
|rangely missing for the past three
|eeks. Following the sale of his hotel
Holly Moore. he sold what belong
|gs he had and left the city.
lon two occasions since his disap-
Iarance reports have been circu-
ted that his body was taken from
Jack river, but each proved errone-
|s. Other reports that he had met
18th foul play have been circulated,
1t none have been verified. When
left the hotel on the last day seen
told his housekeeper that he was
hing to Marine City to visit relatives,
kt investigation reveals that he has
bt visited that city. His wife died
|cently and II is known that the loss
Mrs, Kemmis worried him greatly.
Sheriff Wagenseil is working on the
90
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
COMET EXCURSION

To Buffalo Saturday at 5 100 p. m.
on d. & c. line steamer. Here's
a rare opportunity to witness this
astronomical wonder as it goes
sailing through the heavens. An
unobstructed view from the decks
of the steamer. Make your reser-
vations early, $3.50 Round Trip.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
Az Ideal Husband

patient. even with a nagging wife.
n he knows she heeds help. She may
40 nervous and rundown In health
(at trifIes annoy her. II she Is melan-
Aoly. excitable, troubled with loss OF
bpetite. headache. sleeplessness. con.
|lpation or fainting and dizzy spells.
Ie needs Electric Bitters-the most
|onderful remedy for ailing women.
housands OF sufferers from female
bubbles. nervous troubles. backache
I'D weak kidneys have used them
bd become healthy and happy. Try
lem. Satisfaction guaranteed by e.
Kinsel, Central Drug Co., Gray 4
forcaafar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21

that his increasing years make 1t de-
sirable for him TO retire from the
active management OF his farm.
He offers to sell his farm across
the road from the aforesaid colonial
mansion. but wants to reserve 10 acres
Of the land directly across from his
home for his own private view, to be
unobstructed by barns and stables and
other prosaic junk of that sort.
So far he has succeeded in finding
no one with a hankering for a view
less farm
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
GIVES HUBBY TOBACCO.
Mrs. N. Murphy Provides Cheer Fo'
He Tsn-Day jail Term.

Mrs. N. Murphy Provides Cheer POI
HE Tsn.Day jail Term.
After MIRA Michael Murphy had
caused her husband to be sent to tho
House OF Correction for 10 days, in
police court Friday morning for abus.
Ing her, an overweening desire to have
speech with him possessed her. The
favor was granted, and she walked UP
to him and pulled enough tobacco
from her handbag to last an ordinary
man q month.
Here, this might cheer you up
while you're In JAIL" she said, as she
turned the package over TO her hus-
band.
Murphy took the tobacco quite
cheerfully.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
rhlef Draws s2s Fine.

George Lommus, known to the police
Dayton George" was fined $25,
Ith the option Of 80 days in the
ouse of Correction. by Police Justice
[ein. Friday morning Lommus had
len convicted OF the theft Of some
bods from the Crowley, Miner & Co.
|ora
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21

Busines.-IIke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain. neat kind Mut
looks right. TIMES Printing Co., is
John R.-sL Main lt9G or City 33sSs
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
Bryan Talks on Patriotism.

LAKE MoHONK, N. Y. May 90
Patriotism that coins money out Of
preparation for war" was roundly
scored by William Jennings Bryan at
today's session OF the Lake Mohonk
peace conference. The former Demo-
cratic candidate for president was the
chief speaker today and argued that
most OF the agitation for a greater
navy came from those who expected
pecuniary benefit therefrom.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
RESERVES A VIEW.
This Farm Will Be Sold for Land
scape Purposes Only.

AW PAW, Mich,
May 20.-If any
one W ants TO
buy a farm minus
the view, a good
bargain is said 10
be available here
at present.
Rev. E. A. Har-
vey, now living In
retirement in a fine
c o ! onial mansion
near here has come
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21

Business-Iike printing no fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co., 10
John R.-st. Main 1893. or City 1885.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
MESSENGER BOYS
SINK into VICE
Their Lives Are Ruined by Their
Faithfulness, Says Leroy Scott, in
Success Magazine.
MESSENGER LOSES HIS
RESPECT FOR WOMEN.

One OF the earliest effects OF the
night messenger work upon boys 1.
thelr loss Of respect for wOnien.
seeing so much that L. tndecent. the
boys minds become ImpreE natcd
Win evil they cnn talk OF little
else. They ure proud of their nc
quaintnnee with persons OF the un-
derworld, md boast among them
selves of what they have seen aud
OF the attention that has been paid
them. Naturally their iden of wOn-
auhood In hopelessly deEraded.--Le-
roy scott.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
HURLED FROM BUGGY.

he'd Couple Receive Severe Injuries
When Horse Runs Away.
LANSING. Mich, May Especially
IA horse driven by Mr.. and Mrs.
bexander c. Wolcott. ran away last
| ght and the couple were thrown out
BID received severe injuries. Mr.. VOL.
lit, who is "a years Of age, sustained
bad cut in his temple and Is In a
krioua condition
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
CONFER ON WAGE SCALE.
Agreement Between Miners and oper-
ators Seems Remote.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 2O.-A
settlement Of the wage differences in
the southwestern coal mining districts
Is remote today. according to represen-
tatives of the southwest coal opera
tors association and the United Mine
Workers executive committeeman
following their conference. Negotia-
tions were concluded at late session
last night. II is agreed that the In
crease in wages Is the last unsettled
issue.
James Elliott, president of the
Southwest Operators association,
said the keen competition between
coal dealers and gas and oil producers
makes a wage increase impossible at
this time. The presidents and secre-
taries of the southwestern districts to-
day met with President Lewis and the
executive committee 10 discuss the Sit
uation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-21
YOU CAN SEE THE
COMET

in the western horizon by taking
the D. & c. Line excursion to
Buffalo Saturday night. $3.50
round trip. Steamer leaves 500
n m
The Washington bee., 1910-08-06
West Washington News.

Ebenezer A NJ E Sunday school
and the First Baptist Sunday school
enjoyed their annual outing this week
at Eureka Park and Madre's Park, re-
spectfully, and the superintendents,
Messrs. n. G. Mitchell and Jos. n
Lawson, and their excellent corps of
teachers are to be congratulated for
the manner in which the schools were
entertained
The regular evening service for Sun
day at Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church has
been discontinued for the month Of
August, in lieu of which a vesper ser
vice is held from to 7 o'clock P NJ.
All are welcome
Mrs. Hannah Beason and two
grandchildren are spending the Sum
mer in Maryland with her daughter,
Mrs. Alice Green.
Miss Harriet H. BeasOn is enjoying
a much needed rest at Cooks Station,
Md.
Mr.. Jas. L. Turner was the guest of
his son and wife, Mr.. John H. Turner,
of Baltimore, Md, this week, and re-
ports that the Odd Fellows are max
ing extensive arrangements for the B.
NJ. c. next month, which convenes in
that city.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-06
DR.. Shepard's Great Work.

DURHAM, n. G, August 1.-Two
strong addresses, racial in character.
and delivered by distinctly racial indi-
viduals, have proven AZ be the strong
est features of the past weeks work
at the National Religious Training
School and Chautauqua during the
past week. Whats the Matter With
SambO?' the highly humorous, but in
structive address delivered by the Rev.
DR.. c. 5. Morris, of New York, and
the address by Charles Alexander, of
Philadelphia, on Paul Laurence Dun
bar, the Negro Poet" drawing per-
haps more appreciation from the crit
Ical audience that faces the speaker in
Avery Auditorium.
DR.. Morris took occasion in his ad-
dress to give some more or less val
liable advice to the Negroes in the
South, with reference to their life and
conduct down here, while Mr.. Alexan-
der, by reason of his wide experience
as man of letters and partly because
OF an intimate acquaintance with Dun
bar, was able to give his hearers many
hitherto unapproached angles with ref
erenCe to the dead poets character,
and opened up many scenes of beauty
with reference to his life and work.
Francis A. Clark, in the meantime,
has developed some kind of reputation
as a speaker, and for one hour delight
fully filled IN an interrupted program
with an impromptu History of Mu-
SIC which more than proved him to
be master of the art he loves so
well. Another announcement of sig
nihcence with reference to the future
of the work of the Training School
IS the one concerning the future activ-
tiles of the we'll known 7. P. Smith.
at present president and manager of
Smiths Business College, Lynchburg,
Va. Prof. Smith, at his school in
Lynchburg, has turned out perhaps
more stenOgraphers and bOOkkeepers
than any other one agent in the South,
land for the Summer Chautauqua has
had charge of the commercial work,
which includes banking, insurance,
typewriting, shorthand and bookkeep-
ing, He will give up his work at
Lynchburg at the beginning of the
season, and will be a permanent fix
ture on the faculty of the National Re
ligious Training School.
President James E Shepard an
nounces that the fall term will begin
October u, and that no Students under
10 years of age will be accepted.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-06
THE WHITE MOB.

The brutal murder of innocent
cOlored men by white Texas
Democratic mob is certainly an
inducement for colored men to
support and vote the Democratic
ticket. At a meeting of the Ma
tionaI Political Independent
League, held at Galbraith Church
last Monday night, the Independ-
ent voters advocated a division
of the coIored vote, and many of
the speakers declared that the
Bryan Democracy had helped po-
litically the condition of the col
ored people. The colored people
are being oppressed daily more
so than at any other time. The
letter of Mr.. j. T. Cunningham in
another column of this paper has
the right ring.