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Smyrna times., 1912-02-21
FARMERS INSTITUTE AT SMYRNA
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en- the soil, thus fitting it for the
production of ieguminous crops
which will not grow in a sour soil.
Burnt lime, ground limestone and
finely ground oyster shells are all
good. The cheapest form is the one
that furnishes the largest amount
of carbonate of lime for a given
amount of money, but the ground
limestone and ground shells should
be very fine so that the greater part
will pass through 10n-mesh screen.
Lime should be bought on a guaran-
teed analysis showing percentage
of carbonate of lime. 1t is wrong to
apply an excessive amount of burnt
lime at any one time.
Speaks of TiIlage; Leads to Potatoe1
The fourth point in building up
a soil is tillage. The farmers of
Delaware till we'll, but a soil that
is full of vegetable matter, that
can be worked deeply and will hold
much moisture without appearing to
be wet, thoroughly titled, is certain
to produce a big crop, and while
tillage is not the most important
factor it is one that should not be
neglected. The use of fertilizers is
necessary on such crops and to a
limited extent on all crops. but
nitrogenous fertilizers should not
be bought for general farm crops.
Truckers who produce vegetables on
the intensive plan often apply from
a half ton to a ton of commercial
fertilizers per acre. But this
amount is excessive except for a
few crops like celery and white
potatoes. Following the discussion
of the morning, Professor Beattie
at the afternoon took up in some
detail the growing of sweet potatoes
and white potatoes, again referring
to the preparation of the soil, and
| especially to the use of crimson
clover, stating that the record crop
of sweet potatoes was produced in
Anne Arundal County, Maryland. by
DR.. Waite who secured a thousand
bushels of sweet potatoes per acre
by turning down crimson clover
sod, applying fifteen tons of stable
manure and then adding a thousand
pounds of commercial, fertilizer
Such extreme amounts of manure
and fertilizer are not advised, but
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

No one can say that the "Com-
mittee of Fifteen" has not the in.
terest of Smyrna near and dear to
heart. They not only went down in
their pockets and by their magnanim-
ity made a Federal Building possi-
bile, but they were even willing to
lose money they might have made,
to make the opportunity for another
and more modern hotel.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

Farmers of Smyrna were disap-
pointed that Secretary Wesley Webb
did not arrange a two days Insti-
tute program in Smyrna as he did
in the case of Milford and Dover.
However, the one-day program was
Highly enjoyable and profitable. The
State of Delaware is doing good
thing to disseminate education
among the farmers. 1t is interest
ing to hear about the methods used
in other States. Would that there
were more Institutes held for our
farmers. Farmers need to get out
of their old ruts and take up with
the advanced ideas of farm culture.
The State Institute is helping de-
velop this to marked degree.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

the results show the possibility of |
our soil. 1t is practically impossi-
BILE to get the land too rich for |
white potatoes. If manure is to be |
used it should be applied at least
six months before the potatoes are |
planted If the ground is rich
thousand pounds of commercial |
fertilizer down the row should bring
a satisfactory crop, other conditions
being favorable. Professor Beattie
produced some medium sized pota-
toes and illustrated the proper
method of cutting them for seed. 1t
is generally advisable to cut two eyes
to each piece. He stated that he
had seen T. B. Terry cut a barrel
of potatoes TO one eye and then split
each eye carefully so that the one
barrel planted full acre. and this
acre yielded 300 bushels There was
scarcely missing hill. The seed
should be procured from the north,
or second crop southern seed may be
used, or seed may be grown here by
placing potatoes in cold storage and
keeping them there until time to
plant the late crop, and this late
crop can be harvested for seed for
the following season. The rows
should be from 80 to Sc inches apart,
the pieces Is to 18 inches apart in
the row and should be put in with
planter or else dropped and cover
ed as soon as the rows are run out.
To prevent diseases, the seed of
both sweet potatoes and white
/ potatoes may be soaked in formalin,
at the rate of about one pint of a
40 per cent solution TO 16 gallons
of water.
Shows the Proper Care of the Horse
DR.. Brodhead also spoke in the
afternoon, supplemening his morning
talk by a lecture on "The Care of
the Feet and Teeth of the Horse. "
An ancient writer said, "no hoof,
no horse,'' and this is true. But
we can say with equal truth, emo
tooth, no horse" Most of the colts
have straight teeth, but by turning
them out in the spring after their
hoofs have been growing long all
winter, they are likely to have
crooked feet. If hoof is broken
on one side and not on the other,
the foot is turned and a ring bone
or a SPAWN or other defect may be
developed. Before turning the
colts out in the spring, they should
have their hoofs carefully pared
down. The teeth should be kept
in order and should be examined at
frequent intervals. Long teeth
should be filed back and broken and
decayed teeth should be removed.
Painful mastication is the cause of
Indigestion, loss of flesh and per-
haps the loss of the horse. Mr..
Pelton gave an address on the "Cul-
tivation of the Tomato for the Can
nery," and Mrs. F. c. Snyder gave
interesting talks on Canning
Fruits and Vegetables, and also
on Poultry" The evening session
was devoted to a lantern slide talk
on "Market Gardening" by Pro-
fessor Beattie. A large attendance
of farmers greeted the speakers a
every session.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

1t brought strangers to our town
who were we'll pleased, not only with
Smyrna hospitality but the town
generally. Few clubs in the State
Federation can boast of better
club house and as for talent, Smyr-
ma women can cope with any of
them. These birthday occasions are
highly interesting and delightful
social events and our best wishes
are that the Smyrna Club may en-
joy many more such anniversaries.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

We are glad to see the movement
on foot to improve navigation on the
Delaware River. If Mayor Blank
enburg's suggestions are brought to
realization the port facilities of
Philadelphia will be vastly enlarged
within the next ten years. At a
recent semipolitical dinner at one
of the leading hotels, the Mayor de-
clared that there was no real OBJ
stacle in the way of making Phila-
delphia one of the great seaports of
the world, and he announced that he
will endeavor to have the city ex-
pend not less than $40, 900, 900 dur
ing his administration in developing
a system of municipal docks and
piers. He made enthusiastic refer
ence to the national government e
engagement to provide Philadelphia
with thirty-five FOOT channel.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21
FOR RENT.

The ''Brlck House Farm" known as the
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Possession March l, 1912. Also Brick
Dwelling on Delaware street, Smyrna.
Possession March l, 1912
Apply to
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Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

Our congratulations to the Club
women of Smyrna. The luncheon
commemoratlng the birthday Of
the Twentieth Century Club was q
notable and very successful event.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21

TIE SMYRNA TINES is published at smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
CHE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
ne welfare of the town it represents and the
.rste Of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
;ems OF importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Ma~yisu6
RO ERT =. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Business Manager.
A lVERTIS EMENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES Il the
bIsiness medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for the outlying district of which II
is the centre, empracing the towns Of Clayton
Kenton Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate OF 9O
cents an inch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
for transient advertising. Locals and Readlug
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue A special
discount on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1912-02-21
SMYRNA DELAWARE

Founded by Robert D. HOffecker July D, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February 10, 1907
JFFICE-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
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Telephone, No. 10.
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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
GOVERNMENT ENGINEER
KERR EXAMINES LEVEE
REPAIRS IN DISTRICT

Government Engineer Kerr, of the
engineering corps at Memphis, was
in the city yesterday. He was
taken, in company Of Assistant En-
gineer Lowe, by Sheriff A. $. Fraser
to see the new fills at the breaks of
the Big Four embankmeuts. He
expressed himself as well satisfied
with the excellent work done, This
work will be completed in q few
days. An inspection was also made
Of the work being done on the
Cache lcvee and the Mobile a Ohio
fll. This fill is progressing nicely.
The deep hole washed out by the
water has been filled to level and
work now will be much more easily
handled,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
BULLET WHICH
Shot ROOSEVELT
NOT POISONED
ALL Fear Dispelled When
Dean Sommers Reports
to States Attorney.
sCHRANK Is EXAMINED
Believed He Suffers From
Same Disease Of Assassins
of Other Notables.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press DlSpatch.
Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 1G.--A.l
fear that the bullet with which Col.
Roosevelt was shot might have been
inoculated with poison was dis.
PEELED today when Dean Sommers.
of Marquette university, Motif ID
District Attorney label that no traces
Of poison were found in the empty
shell and upon the other bullets.
The bullets were subjected to a test
by the chemis. as precautionary
measure against the possibility u
poison A solution was made of tine
substance scraped from the bulle s
and the shells and shreds Of clo'a
and ilioculate1 into guinea pigs.
M sign o' poison manifested ftsr'fi
To satisfy himself of the mcneil
condition of the would-be assassii
and as the first step i'll preparation
of his case label had engaged ne
services of three alienists to exam
inc Schrank, whose names are being
kept secret for the present II Is
understood that each alienist viii
make his individual investigation Of
the defendant and compare the re-
suits of their findings.
The letters found on Schrank in
dicate a kind of mind known to
alienists rs parmoia, a mental
disease from which the slaycrs Of
Mckinley and Mayor Car
ter Harrison, ST., as we'll as Harry
K. Thaw, suffered In the opinion Of
DR.. F. f. Fowle, first assistant ply
sician at the Milwaukee county
asylum for The insane.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
D|Az NEPHEW
joins RANKS OF
REVOLUT|ON|STS
Raises Banner of Insurrection
and Enters City of
Vera Cruz.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
Mexico City. Oct. lG.-Gcn Felix
Diaz, nephew Of Gen, Porfirio Diaz,
the deDosed president OF Mexico,
raised the banner cs rebellion at
Vera cruz today lie entered the
city with 500 men and seized the
arsenal and garrison which COM
prised 500 of the Twenty-iirst in
fantry. and ore siX-gun battery.
DiazJ then placed men in charge of
the two gun boats, Campico and
Gravo, lying IN the narbor The
news Of the uprising created excite
ment here, although there were no
street demonstrations. MeXicans
generally appeared elatcd at the new
developments.
According to reports Gen Dia2
found many followers when he en-
tered Vera Graz, including somo of
the troops The government has
bean informed that the nineteenth
and artillery remain loyal Col.
Gutierrez, commanding the loyal
troops, notified the government that
he will resist The two forces now
are In the city Of Vera Cruz and
think fighting Is imminent, Presi-
dent Madero had ordered the mobi-
lization of 5000 regulars to proceed
against Diaz.
The arrest OF ALLEGED partisans in
Mexico City is expected momentariIy,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
LESS SUSPECT NOTICES
THAN HERETOFORE

Saturday night the sixty-five
judges and clerks of election meet
at their respective polling places to
hear the complaints or explanations
of those who have been served with
suspect notices and to place those
entitled to vote in the 20, k col
umn. The clerks of the thirteen
precincts were all out yesterday
checking up those voters who regis
tered ON the two registration days.
There was smaller number Of sus-
pect notices sent out this time than
Iany previous time.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
WILL ATTEND KENTUCKY
MEETING OF w. 0, w.
AT PADUCAH SUNDAY.

The local camp Woodmen of the
World will go &c Paducah In a body
Sunday to attend a state meeting Of
the w. o. w, which will be held
there. in which there will be much
1t is expected that
enough members will go to charter a
special train, leaving Cairo at Z a.
m. The rate for the round trip will
be only 81. Everybody who cares
to go with the Woodmen are well
come to do SO. 1t il estimated that
150 Cairo people viii make the trip.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
CONDITION SAID
| TO Be WITHOUT
GREAT CHANGE
Rise in Temperature Lete in
Day Causes Some Un-
easiness. IL
FAMILY AT BEDSIDE
Mrs. Roosevelt Takes Charge
and Allows No One to
| See the Colonel.
FAMILY AT BEDSIDE
BULLETIN.
ssociated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
Chicago, Oct. 16, - The bullet
wound inflicted in Theodore Roose-
velt's chest, Monday, it was officially
announced, late tonight, for the first
time, is healing normally without in
fection. The statement that no
complications have shown them
selves was made after a day during
which the first successful X-ray pic
ture, which has been made Of the
wound in the Colonels chest, was
examined by the physicians.
The fact was developed that the
wolld-ne assassin's bullet fractured
the Colonel's fourth rib, The mis-
sile remained embedded, apparently
in the bone. The fracture, however,
will net affect the patient and will
heal without treatment, it is stated.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
CHARRED BODIES OF
TWO FOUND IN
RESIDENCE RUINS.
Associated Press Dispatch,

Associated Press Dispatch,
DuQuon, Oct, 16,---In the ruins OF
the residence of August Boil OF this
city, which was destroyed last night
by fire, We're found, today, the
charred bodies of Boll's brother-in-
law, William Copeland. As years old
and his grandson, Robert Ball, 5
years old, The members Of the
family were asleep when the flames
were discovered by neighbors who
were unable to reach Copeland and
the Ball child.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
FORMER CARNIVAL MAN
TAKES POSITION in CAIRO,

VI. Johnson, who was train
master" for the Snyder's United
Shows, which exhibited at Cairo two
weeks ago, has given up his position
and came to Cairo, where he has
been employed by the Mobile &
Ohio railroad.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17

Illinois-Fair Thursday, warmer
north and central portions; Friday
fair.
Kentucky and Missouri General.
ly fair Thursday and Friday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleave N. Gardner, of 723
Thirty-seventh street, Is Ill,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17

tConcluded on Psgs Sikh
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17
TRIO INDICTED
OVER ELECTION
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grand Jury Returns Bill
Against Davis, Jones
and Wilson.

Mayor Lee B Davis, of Tamms,
former circuit clerk OF this county,
Ben Jones, of San husky, formerly
chief deputy sheriff, and Town Mar
shal Thomas Wilson, OF 1amms, for
merly police office OF Cairo, were
indicted yesterday by the grand
jury, the charge against them being
Idisordarly conduct. The trouble
grew ant of an election held last
spring at Olive Branch, in which
trustee for rev high school was
to be elected
The olive Branch people, who
wantcf the high school at their
town, were fought by Tamms and
Sandusky people, VINO wanted 1t at
Tamms. The Olive Branch contiu-
gent were outwitted.
Dthor indictments were:
viii Perry, burglary and larceny.
He is the negro who stole watch
and coat from the O'Laughlin board
Ing house at 1900 Washington ave-
nue.. He was tried, found guilty
and sentenced 70 the peritentiary.
Henry Douglas was indicted in
two counts, assault and battery ana
disorderly conduct.
Fred Cypert was indicted for en-
bezzlement,
The grand Jury returned eighteen
true bills during its three days ses-
sion and adjourned sine die at $3.50
p. M.
Cases Settled.
Ellen ]. MacLachlan vs. Tessie +
Ellis, foreclosure. This case was
dismissed without prejudice.
Adam Schaaf Co. VS.. Jennie Sieg-
Ter. In this case the court issued
judgment for the defendent.
In an appeal suit concerning the
payment of an insurance policy, the
court found for the appellant, the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
against the Mound City Flour Mill
Co., costs to be paid by the Metro
7,iitan Co.
The case Of ]. r. Womack VS..
American Mobiles, an appeal from
justice of the peace, was dismissed.
In the case Of Robt. Jones VS., the
Singer. Mfg. Co., Judgment was rem
Concluded on Page Six.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17

Concluded on Page six.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17

Associated Press Dispatch.
Chicago. Oct. H. After a day OF
ceaseless watching Col. Rooscyclts
physicians, tonight could say 10
more than his condition was prae
tically unchanged. Indications, they
said favored the speedy recovery of
the ex-President from the effects of
the bullet which struck him down i'll
Milwaukee on Monday night.
A rise in temperature and pulse
late in the day, however, make his
condition for the time being some
what less favorable The fact that a
rib was fractured, which was not
disclosed until today, and precise To-
cation of the bullet has not been
discovered, add to the feeling OF un-
certainty,
Not before Friday, II all goes well,
win the physicions be prepared to
say that their patient is out of dan
ger. The Intervening period will
be required TO determine whether
blood poison or other complications
are to be feared. Theodore Roose-
welt. Jr.. after a talk with his father
and consultation with the attend
Ing surgeon expressed the feelings
of those about the ex-President, to-
day.
at will be three or four days" he
said, before We can breathe easy"
SDends Quiet Day.
Roosevelt spent quiet and sp-
parently care-free day, seemingly
The least concerned of all lie was
cheered by the appearance of Mrs.
Roosevelt, who arrived early in the
day from New York and remained
with him constantly He felt no
pain. he said, and moved about at
will on his bed, reading. debating
kilograms or talking with members
of his family. In the afternoon he
slept for time.
AS soon as Mrs Roosevelt reached
the hospital, this morning, she took
charge of affairs. She was accom-
panied by Theodore Roosevelt, Jr,.
aud Mrs. Ethel Longworth and later
in the day Congressman Longworth
arrived. Mrs. Roosevelt installed
herself in room adjoining that OF
her husband and during the day sell
dom left his bedside.
Mrs. Rooseveit's first move was 10
decree that the Colonel must see no
visitors except members of his fam
lily. Once or twice during the day
she made exceptions but otherwise
she adhered firmly to her resolu-
tion.
The Colonel was feeling 6ne"
aud ready to receive all visitors but
Mrs. Roosevelt gave him no oppor-
tunity to pass upon her ruling for
she made 1t on her own authority
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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-10-17

Concluded on Page SIKH
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SAYS COLONEL
WAS D|SL0YAL
Taft Tells What He Thinks
of Predecessor.

Boston, April 26.-Discharging what
he characterized as one OF the most
painful duties Of his life, President
TAFT, speaking here, broke his long
silence on Roosevelt and told his hear
ers his personal opinions Of the ex.
president, his one time warm friend.
Mr.. Taft acknowledged his deep debt
Of gratitude to Colonel Roosevelt and
spoke feelingly Of the love and admir-
alton he once had for him. But a
situation had arisen, he contended.
which compelled him, as the titular
leader of the movement for ane con-
stitutional government, to disregard
his personal feelings and to speak
plainly and to the point.
President Taft t%hereupon charged
Roosevelt with deliberate misrepre-
sentatlon of his CTaft's) speeches, with
making false statements in regard to
the presidents attitude toward Lori
mer, with changing front on the ques-
ton of reciprocity In an effort to
wan AHD / WV h'A1 ht' up
made false charges OF fraud against
the president Of the United States,
with having repudiated his own trust
record and with having proved himself
disloyal as a friend.
"hpproved Support of Cannon"
President Taft asserted that Roose-
welt approved of the support which he
(Taft gave to Cannon In his candi-
dacy for reelection as speaker, al
though Mr.. Roosevelt now seeks to
use the presidents action In the matter
as a political asset. Mr.. Taft charac-
terized his predecessor as a menace
to the entire business community" and
in effect accused him of insincer1ty
and a breach Of faith In the matter Of
his third term.
zone who so lightly regards constl-
tutional principles. and especially the
independence of the Judiciary, one who
is so naturally impatient of legal re
straints and Of due legal procedure.
and who has so misunderstood what
liberty regulated by law IS, could not
said the president. safely be intrust-
ed with successive presidential terms.
l say this s~orrowfully, but l say 1t with
the full conviction of Its truth"
The president produced q letter he
had written to Colonel Roosevelt show
ing thereby that Roosevelt knew that
the president was opposed to the seat
ing Of Senator Lorlmer.
President Taft produced further con
fdential letters that passed between
himself and Roosevelt showing that
Roosevelt had given an unqualified In
dorsement of Canadian reciprocity,
which he is now criticising.
The Boston speech ended a series of
speeches by President Taft against
Colonel Roosevelt in Massachusetts,
whose primaries on April 80 will prob
ably determine the fight for the Re
publican presidential nomination, as
between President Taft and Mr.. Roose-
welt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26

is DEDICATED
Is First Institution of Kind
in the Country.

Farmingdale, n. J., April 26.-The
dedicatory exercises of the Nathan
Straus Preventorium For Children
were held here in the open air before
a crowd of 500 people, nearly half of
whom came in a special from New
York. The greatest interest was mani
tested in the occasion, for the institu-
ton is the first Of its kind ever at
tempted in this country, and this fact,
together with the success of its early
efforts, attracted the attention and in
terest of all leaders In philanthropic
enterprises.
Governor Woodrow Wilson, Presf-
dent George McAneny Of Manhattan,
Bishop McFaul Of Trenton, DIR. jacob,
the well known expert on tuberculosis,
and Mayor Inlay Of Farmingdale were
among the speakers. The meeting was
presided over by Marcus L. Marks,
the president Of the association.
Governor Wilson said in part:
"The successful carrying out of this
project in a sense typifes the attitude
! of modern society toward disease. we
are no longer content to wait until the
infection has produced serious results
before we attempt a cure. We are act
Ing on the old adage, AN ounce OF pre-
vention is worth a pound OF cure Id
recent years the medical profession has
/ awakened to the Importance of pre-
vention."
A telegram was read from President
Taft In which be expressed his hlghest
commentator Of the work under
taken.
President McAneny spoke for the
city of New York and promised the
heartiest cooperation of the city IN
the furtherance Of the plan to help the
children. DIR. jacob told or the 40
vance in the prevention of the disease,
| and emphasized that this was the only
direction In which advance could be
made, for no satisfactory cure had yet
been found. Mayor INLAY OF Farm
ingdale spoke on behalf Of the citizens
Of the borough.
Before and after the exercises the
crowd inspected the group OF buildings.
Ample provisions are made Tor the
accommodation of over 800 children and
there are now about $50 being taken
care of. In the three years that the
temporary quarters have been in use
there has not been a single case of
sickness from cold among the inmates,
although they have slept outdoors
when the thermometer has been 8
degrees and more below the zero mark.