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Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
A DYED BEARD.

Il Probably Changed the History of the
Whole Human Race.
The most striking case in history of
the Importance of triGeS is furnished
by the story of Musa, the leader of
the MOslem host which won from
ChristendOm in three and a half years
dOminions which it took the soldiers Of
the cross twenty generations to win
back. He had a red beard This was
a trife.
Musa, though a very great general,
was a very vain man, and he dyed his
beard black. This was another trif1e.
One of his captains chaffed him on the
subject, and Musa forthwith had him
stripped and scourged. For this, at
the very height of his conquering ca
reer, Musa was recalled by the caliph
and disgraced. This made it impOssi-
BILE for him to command the MOslem
army at the battle of Tours, on the is
sue Of which, as all historians agree,
the destinies Of Europe and perhaps of
the whole human race depended.
1t is almost certain that If the genius
Of Musa had replaced the incompetence
Of the half dozen tribal leaders whose
dissensions made victory impossible
the forces of Islam would have Joined
hands from the west to the east and
inclOsed Europe in their grasp.-Lon
don Standard.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21

Levy Court Commissioner James
T. Truax is receiving the hearty
congratulations of his constituent
over the effort he is making to have
at least one good stone road between
the towns of Clayton and Smyrna.
There is no place in this district
more in need Of road improvement.
The traffic between Smyrna and
Clayton has grown materially in
recent years and level, we'll graded
macadam road, will help the two
towns grow closer together and aid
in the prosperity of each. Mr..
Truax is putting himself in high
popular favor by this move and
citizens of both towns rejoice in the
prospect of this new road project.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21

The vestry of St. Peters Church
has closed their contract for two
manuel Felgemaker organ to be
delivered here December the first.
The OLD organ, yet full of sweet
tones, will be traded in as part
payment of the S1750.OO contract.
The vestry has given much time and
consideration to the selection of
their new instrument and from the
observation they have made and
testimonials they have received,
feel they have made an excellent
choice. No doubt when the organ
is installed it will give fresh i'm
petus to music at St. Peters which
has always been an important
part of the services. Rev. 7. G.
Hill and the vestry have the best
wishes of the community in this
new venture and all hope the organ
will be a blessing to the church
which under the new rector, starts
out with so many evidences of con-
tinued success.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
Animals That Are Always Enemies.


Many animals are born with an in
aerent antipathy for other animals.
The excessive fear shown by young
rabbits which for the first time smell a
ferret and of young turkeys which
hear the shrill cry Of a hawk they
have never heard or seen before are
proved examples of the strength Of
these instructive antipathies. But the
case of the weasel and rat is, perhaps.
more to be noticed because Of the
greater equality of the antagonists.
The feud is so bitter that meeting be-
tween them almost certainly means
death to one or both. Friendships are
not uncommon between the cat and dog
and have been known between a dog
and wolf, but the mutual attitude OF
the weasel and rat is invariably war
war that is waged to the death.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
STATE LOTTERIES.
They Were Once Very Common and
Very Popular In Europe.


Very Popular In Europe.
Lotteries were common in ancient
Rome. and during the middle ages lot
teries were utilized by the Italian mer-
chants for the disposal Of their goods.
Some of the Italian states then adopted
the lottery as a means Of raising reve-
nue., and the institution of state lOtter-
les afterward became very common
and very popular throughout Europe.
The earliest English state lottery OF
which there is any record was in 1863,
when 10000 chances were sold at 10
shilungs each, the drawing taking place
in the west door of st. Paurs cathe-
dral.
The prizes consisted of articles of
plate. and the profits were employed
for the repair of certain harbOrs. Early
in the reign OF Queen Anne private lot
teries were suppressed las public nui-
sances," but government lotteries, how
ever, were still maintained, and from
1909 to 1924 considerable sums were
annually raised in lotteries authorized
by acts of parliament.
The average yearly profit to the gov
ernment from 1893 to 1924 was over
f340,OOO On the ground of injury to
public morals lotteries Of all kinds
were abolished in England in 1926
London Saturday Review.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
Great In His Line.

Robert Barr once showed a por-
trait Of Mark Twain to silk merchant
Of Lyons. Tell me who that is,' Mr..
Barr said. The merchant gazed at the
portrait and answered, II should say
he was a statesman" ''Supposing you
wrong in that, what would be your
next guessT' asked Mr.. Barr. "If he
is not a maker of history he is perhaps
a writer Of it-a great historian, prob
ably. OF course it is impossible for me
to guess accurately except by accident,
but 1 use the adjective great because
/ am convinced this man Is great In his
line, whatever it is. II he makes silk
he makes the best" Mr.. Barr told the
French merchant who the portrait rep
resented and said, you have summed
him up in your last sentence. ."-LondoE
News.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
FRIGHT+IN BATTLE.
How Grant Cured Badly Scared staff
Officer

How Grant Cured Badly Scared STAFF
Officer.
One Of General Grants newly ap-
pointed staff officers had never been in
any serious engagement. But almost
the first day that he reported to Grant
he was placed under a fire Of the hot
test and most severe kind. The scream
ing of the balls, the roaring of the can
non and the sharp crack and rattle of
the musketry thoroughly demOralized
him He became absolutely sick and
paralyzed with fear. He was so weak
from nervous excitement that he lost
physical control over himself.
General Grant came up at the very
climax of his fright, and, noticing his
pale face, his blue lips and chattering
teeth, he said: Captain, you are fright
ened That is natural enough. You
will get over it. Suppose" continued
Grant, 81 should come to you with a
hat containing ninety-nine white beans
and one black one and l should ask
you to thrust your hand into the hat at
a venture and pick out the black bean.
Do you think your chance of getting
that black bean would be very good ?
Well, your chance for being hit under
this fire is no greater than your chance
for drawing the black bean"
This officer at once took heart, and
from then on he never showed the
slightest sign of fear.-Life.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21

Owing 20 sickness in our Office
force and the fact that full time
had to be given last week in turn
ing out some registration lists, the
usual home set reading matter on
pages 2, 3, and had to be substi-
tuted by plate matter. But part of
this is up-to date news service and
is very readable.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
Soon Remedied.

Irate HouSeholder-Wh can't you
answer this bell sooner? The fires out
again. Where have you been?
Maid Of all work (resigned and leav-
ing)-Pve been packin' up my things.
l can't stop to do that. It'll light itself
soon. The 'ouse is afre"-London
Punch.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
His Reception.

Young Mani have called, sir, to re-
quest the hand Of your daughter in
marriage. Old Grumleigh-Has she ac-
cepted YOU? Young Man-Yes sir.
Old Grumleigh-Then what do you
want to come round and bother me
with vorr troubles for?
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21

Council is still continuing the
good work of paving cutters and
have again shifted to that section
of Commerce street between Market
and Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.

FOUNDED by Robert D. Hofecker July 5, 1857
Editor and Proprietor until February TO- 1904
0FFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
n NAtiOnal Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1912-08-21

TIE SMYRNA TIMES is published at smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State Of which it is a part. It also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
ROBERT \. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Business Manager.
AOVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district Ofwhich it
is the centre. empracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate of so
cents an inch for first insertion and p cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
for transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. special
discount on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisements
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-07-08

Began Today

This is a clearance of strictly high
grade merchandise, with nothing re-
served. We intend to move every
suit in the house, and every price
quoted on the sale is a genuine re-
duction from regular prices.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
AUTOMOBILES.
Orange St. Motor Car Co.
$3.50 Orange St, cor. Broad
TEL. 1855 MARKET

TEL. 1885 MARKET.
Headquarters for high-grade used autono-
btles. New list Of cars each week means
that We sell more cars than any other deal
er. Our motto, Quick sales. small profit
Our cars are not like the cars YOU usually
mud offered for sale. but are all late models.
practically as good as new. and at prices
that other dealers would ask for old worn
out cars, A call viii convince you that We
give real value Tor your money. Hundreds
OF satisfied customers who can be referred
TO Is your protection and our best asset.
We take your car In exchange for any car
fully equipped. good renting car. $500; 1911
American Tourist. Tpassenger, fully
equipped, must be seen TO be appreciated.
e. NJ F. Model 30, 5-passenger. 1910. fully
passenger. fully equipped. newly painted.
$3.50: Metz runabout, 1911. almost new, $3.50;
Stoddard-Dayt on. 1910. like new. 7-passen-
ger. Claxton horn. fully equipped, must be
1910. sell very cheap: 1909 Mitchell. 5-pas-
senger. fully equipped, $3.50. in elegant con-
dition, 30 days trial allowed Rambler tour
ing car. 5-passenger, In Al shape. newly
ford. only $500. 5-passenger. 1908 model. 30
days trial allowed; 1908 Packard. just as
good as new; Chalmers 1911. 40-horsepower
touring car. fully equipped. like new: 5000.
Give us your order II you want any kind Of
a car and We will get ii at short notice
and the price will be right. We have Gus
or 1910 Packard. 1910 Pierce Arrow. 36x6
CYL; American Traveller. 1910 or 1911: White.
gas. ~ h. p, or any high-power roadsters
or m-edium-priced 4 or 5-passenger touring
cars. late model runabouts. The prices
must be right for quick sales. Cars bought
for cash or sold on commission. We Will
take your car on commission. free of charge
to owner. put it in shape to sell and can
get quick buyers. We will send for your
car free Of charge within 200 miles. Best
Of surety and bank references
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
c1rY Ap-yERTrsEMENrs.

2%NT@
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the
following ordinances have been passed by
the Board OF Street and Water Commits
9 oners and approved by the Mayor OF the
sity of newark. and pursuant to Chapter SO
Of the State laws Of 1909, are hereby pub
hshed by title:
An ordinance to provide for the construc-
ton of a sewer in
nf, DEVINE STREET,
between South Orange avenue and Four
teenth avenue.
An ordinance to provide for the construc-
tion of a sewer in
SALEM STREET,
from South Orange avenue southerly about
$50 feet.
An ordinance to provide for the construc-
tina. OF a sewer in
coEYMAN STREET.
oetween Mount Prospect avenue and Clifton
avsnue.
An ordinance to provide for the construc-
don Of q sewer to be known as 'sVailsburg
Drainage System. Easterly Division"
Passed August 1, 1912.
lTTT H. B. O'CONNELL,
President of the Board OF Street and Water
A. L. SWAIN,
Acting Clerk of the Board.
Approved August 2. 1912.
JACOB HAGSSLING,
sugS-5t Mayor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

NO. We DO o recover automobile tires
for 50. nor do we advertise to mislead, get
people TO call and then explain that the 50
price means for the smallest tire only; We
don't have to advertise to mislead anybody;
our friends and patrons advertise us be-
cause I'VE make good" When in need of
tire or tube repairing. or when you want 70
buy a good tire cheap. call and get our
prices; your old tires taken in exchange
TIRE TRADING CO.. SO William st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
LISTEN.I

STOP LOOK: LIsTENu
HOWEVER
IF YOUR AUTOMOBILE WHEEL
BREAKS BE 1T EITHER Pleas
IRE CAR OR TRUCK GO TO
PHINEAS JONES & CO..
305 MARKET ST. NEWARK. N. ].
FOR REPAIRS.
REGULAR CLINCHER OR DE-
MOUNTABLE RIMS FURNISHED
AND APPLIED.
TELEPHONES 1571-1572 MARKET
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
LoANs-PERsoNAL.
LoANs-MoRTGAGEs.

HAVE clients desiring second mortgages.
Law offices of WILLIAM HARRIS. Ma
,ional State Denk building. $40 Broad st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
Automobiles wanted.

If you have a car for sale OF a late model.
in good condition. we can find a buyer who
will pay a reasonable price; you doubtless
wish 10 dispose OF your car at once; we are
now in touch with a large group OF buyers
who will pay spot cash. MECHANICAL,
First st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
WALLPAPER AND pApERnANGINe
MIDwIvEs.

GRADUATE midwife-MRS. GRuRICH. 58
South Orange aV.. Newark. \. j., ladies
private nursing. conhnements. also treat
ment at home
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

1871 PACKARD AUTOMOBILES TO HIRE
BY HOUR, DAY OR WEEK. ALTO
RENTING CO. IL FULTON ST. PHONE
TS9 MARKET.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

FIVE AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PACK
ARD CARS FOR RENT. 40 CENTRAL.
Az. EAST ORANGE. TELEPHONE Isef
ORANGE. -
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
WANTED.

wANTED-A small farm TO rent; not over
$40. Address CHARLES RIBsTEIN. Sum
nit. N. J.
WE can sell or exchange your farms. coun-
try home or estate. Country Department.
LOUIS SCHLESINGER. Inc. Essex build
Ing
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

PRIVATE cars for hire; special rates on
long trips. BOYD'S. Al Aston st. Tel
1ST2sR. Waveriy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

BICYCLES BICYCLES,
LARGEST STOCK IN EASTERN STATES
LOWEST PRICE HOUSE IN COUNTRY
More wheels than all Newark stores com
advertise. Higf1-grade. brand-new machines
fully guaranteed for one year, from s1T II
up: Stearns. s25; Niagara. 1880: Crescent
Hartford, Iver johnson. $50; Colunhis. Iver
johnson. $40 and $50. To push This sale ~
the weIi-known s25 Syrus machine we VIII
give free with each purchase Of same a * m
pair of Tribune tires ian extra pair): new
SEE WHEELS IS DOWN: 81 PER WEEK
HERBERT AUSTIN.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
81 Orange ST.. half block from Broad.
RICYCLEs-191s-MoToRCYcLEs
Hudson. nayton. Haverford and Packard
bicycles. speed. durability and strength. from
$40 up: other makes as low as $40. The biz
i1ata 4" Haverford motorcycle, model =
with all latest improvements. eSiTh. Haver-
ford model 3. with Bosch magnetic s1kn.
Hayerford. model A. battery. S125. sold FOR
FOR one wear: we buy. sell or exchange : IT
bievcies and motorcycles. a 1912 Yale 4 h n
free clutch, new, $50. Open evenings: whole
TffAiSvERFoRD CYCLE co. sa5 BROAD ST
CHEAPEST bicycle store in Newark; new
tires at 75e apiece. S POPIcK, 124 South
Orange aY-
READING STANDARD. Pierce. Iver-John
son and Pope bicycles; Flanders and Pops
motorcycles; cash or easy terms: Newark 20
lice are riding Reading Standards for eight
years; sundries and repairing; lowest prices.
CHAS. KREBS, 81 William ST.. bicycle
SEE the 1919 Arrow before buying elsewhere.
THOS. d. JACKSON. Sole AGENT. Clinton
Hin Cyl Co. Badger av. near Clinton
-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR
MECHANICALLY.

1870 = VN|.eNTWWV
EXCELLENT. recently equipped mercantile
building; every floor rented to responsible
concerns. right in the great Improvement
zone; near Broad and Market; splendid spec
ulatiou investments; inquire Immediately.
FEIsT & FEST. Exclusive Agency. T3s
Broad st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

CONSULT MADAME S. DARLING; houis
from 1913, ladies and gentlemen. l34
New ST. Circles every Friday evening al )
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

sTLT ME lie ROY. elairvoyant.
almisN. tells everything: advice on busi-
ness, love, marriage; located 409 Broad st.,
entrance also on Orange ST.. next Lenox
Lunch
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
BARTER AsD ExoHANsE.

LARGE handsome parior tete. ain ez-
dress 8sk . Rax .a sin5ns-room table. Ad-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
FURNISHED ROOMS AND BOARD.

81 DAILY, board, rooms unexcelled: toniest,
highest. most rural spot in suburbs; thirty
minutes to City Hall; refinement, not riches,
necessary in applicants. Call or address
DIR. WEEKS. 300 Degraw av., Forest Hill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
FARMS FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

jest THE TIME TO BUY-Bargains for
cash; large and small fruit, chicken. grain
and stock farms; some to exchanged; suit
any client. c. c. MORROW, 500 Broad st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WILL exchange good square piano for man
dolin or pair Of canary birds. address
Box 100. Star Office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WILL exchange Isenman magnetic and con-
denser for shoes. 34x4 or 94x4K. Add-ess
Box I25. Star ofsce.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WOULD lk to exchange mission sidebnar "a
and china closet for two rugs or carpet
and rug; will exchange separately; total
value OF furniture. recently purchased sT0-
Address BARGAIN. Box log. Star ONCE.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WOULD like Hight double-barreled shotgun.
either breech or muzzle loader: what DO
you want IN exchange; have small oak ex-
tension table, four chairs and other mer-
ehandise- Address SHOTGUN. Box 1876. star
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WILL exchange mahogany parior miro.
for a two-piece cotton or hair martress
Address NJ Box 1ss, Star office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

DEALER in new and secondhand clothing.
highest prices paid for cast-od clothing.
send postal.
L. IKRAWTTz. l4 SOUTH ORANGE Av.
l Am buying ana selling ladies' and gents.
secondhand clothing. C. Calm. III
South Orange av.
PAY high prices for cast-off clothing: send
ncstaI r FOrIT-N- cR ra-af -
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WILL exchange pair OF boots worth IS. In
good condition. for wheel. Address
BOOTS, Box $50. Star Office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WOVEN WIRE SPRINGS. new; also new
set1-feeder stove; will exchange for desk
81 framed pictures. or useful articles. Ad-
dress GOOD CONDITION, Box i34. star
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

A FEW nne statesmen. energetic men, with
wide acquaintance; experience not neces-
sary; can make good money. COMPTON,
Room 206. 500 Broad.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06
HELP WANTED MALE AND FEMALE.

YOUNG ladies'. $3.50 per day: call s TO $50
a. m. 500 Broad ST.. Room 206.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-06

WILL exchange 200 It. Of s-lnch leather
betting for bicycle in good Condition. AZ
dress BETTING. Box 146. Star once
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09
Will Celebrate Wilson's
Election

Snow Hill. Salisbury, Princess Anne.
Pocomoke City and other Eastern Shore
towns will celebrate the election Of Will
son and Marshall. The people of Snow
Hill and surrounding country are now
making arrangements for the celebration
We have been requested to announce
that the date has been fixed for Tues
day afternoon, Nov. 10th. 1t is proposed
to have big parade composed of horse
men. automobiles. floats. bands of music,
etc. The people from all sections are
invited to come. An oyster roast will
be one of the features. A public meet
ing for everybody will be held in the
Municipal Building next Monday night.
November 18th, at O'Clock to arrange
the details of the celebration. appoint
committees, etc. Be sure to attend
this meeting.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-09

Wilson swept the State Tuesday from Garrett to Wor
ceser. Coming down from the mountains his boom has
swept everything before and the poor old Taft machine in
the State utterly broken twisted and ready for the
heap Goldsborough and his crowd of oicehoders goes
along with the Taft machine Taft carried only few scat
tering precincts in Baltimore.
KONG, Linthcum, Lewis, Talbot and Covington all
Democrats elected Congress by big maorties and
heretofore Republican stronghold Covingtons majority
in the First District will be about 5000 helargest
given congressman i'll the district.
Reports from the First District show that every county
CARED by Wilson, and the Republican Taft machine
with their trick ballots in Wilson counties failed fool the
people Everything for Wilson and nothing could stop
the onslaught of the marching hosts of Democracy Coun
ties like Kent the normal Democratic majores of which
only 200 local elections and which always goes Re-
publican National election carried by Wilson by 500