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Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
PEARLERS' LOT IS HARD ONE
When Divers Do Not Succumb to
Hardships Attending Work the
Sharks Get Them.

The lot of the native pearlers Of the
Persian gulf is a hard one, for all run
the risk of getting scurvy from the
lack of fresh food. Ice, of course, is
unknown in the fleet, and the impure
water breeds worms. The boiling and
fltering Of water do not appeal to ORR
llental people as yet. The Saibs, or
rope pullers, get palms as hard and
cracked as an ancient Bedouin's heel.
They could prevent this by wearing
gloves, but that would be a sign Of
Ieffeminacy, and bring ridicule upon
them.
The exposure in the water gives
many Of the divers weak hearts and
tuberculosis, and many of them be-
come deaf because the weight of the
water breaks their ear drums. Sharks
do not create the scare that one re.
Gently did on the Atlantic coast. They
abound in the gulf and many divers
have had hand bitten OFF. One young
Arab was brought to the American dis
pensary at Kuweit with his whole side
laid open by a shark that had gotten
wide mouth hold upon him. The
boy survived. We asked him if he
would give up diving now.
'No," he said, 81 will 60 back next
year. I have to-"
The danger of drowning is great, for
sometimes a strong current carries the
diver far away from his boat, and be-
fore the rope puller can bring him
back he is drowned. The Arabs have
no pulmotors, and they are not efficient
in giving 'first aid" If a man re-
mains too long under the water, it was
written on his forehead" and that is
all there is to it.-E. e. Calverley in
the Scientific American Supplement.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
NEW CANNERY AT GLENDALE

Structure to Cost $50, 900 Now Under
Course of Construction near Glendale
The old cannery located at Ellen
dale. erected few years ago by the
farmers of that section, has been sold
to the E. Ritter Preserving Company.
This company has also purchased the
vacant lot owned by David H. Reed,
adjoining the cannery, and it is their
intention to erect a modern soup,
catsup and preserving factory to cost
5000 William Workman of Mil
ton, has been given the contract to
build the structure and now has a
force of men at work. It will be
completed in time for the tomato sea-
son. There is already one large fac
tory in Glendale, but the supply from
the farmers in that section is ample
to keep two places running full time
during the canning season. The new
plant will give employment to man,
people.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
Not Like a Church.

The express elevator in one Of the
Office buildings few up to the tenth
floor. Nobody called for floor num-
ber, nobody spoke.
All at once a timid little voice said:
Mother, please, may speakT
"Of course, dear, why not?" an
swered mother.
20, 1t is not here like in church
then, isn't it?' came the quite relieved
reply.
Men Drilling for National Preparedness
Get greiILcomfort from the use of Aliens Foot
Ease. When shaken into the shoes II takes the
friction from the shoes, freshens the feet anC
makes walking easy. Gives instant relief to tired
achiug, swollen, tender feet hlsters and calluses
ALSO sprinkle IL In the foot-bath. British snt
French troops use t.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
self-PoIse.

Old Davy Skinner, a fisherman on
the Cape Cod coast, was noted for
unfailing self-poise and economy of
words. No one ever knew old Davy
to become in the least excited, nor did
he ever waste a word.
One summer day he was rowing
along in his boat when a dory con-
tanning five or six young summer peO-
pie was capsized near him. Natural
ly there were screams and wild con-
fusion, in the midst of which Davy
rowed over to the scene of the disaster
and said placidly to the young people
who were clinging to the boat, scream
ing for help:
Hadn't you better git in?"
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
KENT DOCTORS IN THE WAR
Three Are Prepared to Enlist in United
States Medical Corrs

At a meeting of the Kent County
Medical Society, Thursday, for the
purpose of ascertaining the number of
physicians eligible for enlistment in
the United State Medical Corps nearly
all the members were present. The
three physicians thus far selected
from Kent county are: DR.. James P.
Lofland of Milford, and DIR. George
Riggin and DR.. Joseph Bringhurst of
Harrington. They have passed the
preliminary examination, and if they
pass the final examining board will be
eligible for immediate service. Two
resolutions were adopted-one to the
effect that the practice of all ply
sicians in Kent county ordered for
service will be taken care of by the
society during their absence, and two
thirds of the money received turned
over to the physicians or their fam
lilies or dependents; another pledging
the support of the members of the So
ciety to the government in any man
ner. Forty surgeons from Delaware
will be selected for government SER
vice.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
"CHASeD" BY THE GERMANS
But it Was Only Dream and Seaford
Man Was Sliding Down Banister

Stephany Flanagan of Seaford ia
distressed over a dream he had We'd
nesday night, in which the German
army took the leading part. Mr..
Flanagan and his friends were talk
ing over the war situation the night
before and the dangers this country
has to guard against. Although Mr..
Flanagan is one of the bravest mem
bers of the Sesford FIRE company and
has often proved himself a hero, the
talk m ade 9 deep impression on his
mind MIR. Flanagan dreamed that
the German army, headed by the
kaiser. had captured Seaford. He and
his friends. who believe in "Safety
First, " climbed on a house vand hid
behind large chimney. Mr.. Flan-
nigan lost his footing and was slip
ping off the roof and in danger of be-
ing captured by the Germans. About
that time he awoke and found himself
sliding down the stair bannisters.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
STATE COMMISSION OF
HIGHWAYS MEETS At DOVER
MEMBERS TAKE OATH OF OFFICE
AND NAME GOVERNOR CHAIRMAN
The Names of a Permanent Secretary
and a Highway Engineer is Held
Over for Another Meeting

and a Highway Engineer is Held
Over for Another Meeting
Delaware's recently appointed State
Highway Commission, including Gov
ernor John G. Townsend, who is a
member of the commission by virtue
of his office, met in the governors
parlors in the State House Thursday
for organization. All the members
cluding Governor Townsend, T. Cole
man DUPONT, josiah Marvel, Walter
O.. Hoffecker and Joseph E. Holland.
The members of the commission were
sworn IN by H. C. Taylor, of Dover,
Kent county notary public. Cover
nor Townsend was elected permanent
chairman and Joseph Marvel. of rural
New Castle county, was selected tenn
porary secretary. Several applicants
for permanent secretary and chief en-
gineer were received. hut no action
was taken as to the selection of either
at this meeting. The commission
generally discussed the road PROPOSE
tion in Delaware. it being the con-
census of opinion that all north and
south roads would first be taken care of
in the road contraction. The commits
sion also decided not to take any roads
constructed throughout the state un-
less they be of a permanent nature,
built of either concrete or macadam.
A fter other preliminaries had been
discussed the commission adjourned to
meet at Dover, the permanent head
quarters of the commission, on Fri
day, MAY 18.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
Some Odd EXPRESSIONS.

Here are few funny mistakes
Homemade pize (sign in bakery.
Small steak, 20 cents; extra small
steak, 25 cents (card In restaurant).
Its bright red color is permanent and
will remain permanent (roofing adver-
tisement). J. Huckbody of Wausau,
lost 80 chickens by freezing to death
milwaukee newspaper). The holder
of this coupon when properly punched
is entitled to one of our beautiful
photographs (on a coupon). The girls
were instructed in plain cooking; they
had, in fact, to go through the process
lof cooking themselves (English report
ION education).
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
June CosmopoIitan

June Cosmopolitan is the handiwork
of Jack London. Fannie Hurst, Mary
Roberts Rinehart. John Galsworthy.
Herbert Kaufman, Robert w. Cham
bers, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Samuel
Merwin, Howard Chandler Christy,
Lille Langtry. Arthur Somers Roche,
George Randolph Chester. T. D. Skid
more, Richard Washburn Child, w.
T, Benda and Harrison Fisher.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
WET WEATHER wAsTEFUL
Beans Rotting and New Seed Not to
be Had-Potatoes Late

Beans Rotting and New Seed Not to
be Had-Potatoes Late
Owing to so much wet weather
farmers in Sussex have been delayed
in planting potatoes. 1t is thought
they will not be dug until two or three
weeks later than usual. The acreage
in most sections has been greatly in
creased, and if weather conditions
prove favorable there should be a
great crop of both sweet and white
potatoes. Reports from one of the
largest butter-bean and string bean
producing sections of the county are
to the effect that the crop may be
seriously damaged because of the ex
cessive rains. These expert truckers
planted larger areas than usual not
withstanding the excessive price Of
seed. The cold and wet has rotteG
the first planting and the growers
are unable to obtain additional seed to
replace those destroyed.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
PURCHASE Of c. & D, CANAL
HELD UP INDEFINITELY
FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS PLACED
IN HANDS OF WAR SECRETARY
Appropriation of ST., $4,000 is Carried
in Measure for improvement of
Delaware River and Tributaries

Delaware River and Tributaries
The Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal, storm center in river and
harbor improvement work for a score
of years, will not be purchased by the
Federal Government at this time. The
River and Harbor appropriation bill
reported in the House Tuesday carries
an authorization from the Secretary of
War to negotiate for the purchase of
the waterway and is further author
lied, eff in his judgment the price is
reasonable and satisfactory, to make
q contract for the purchase of the
same, subject to future ratification
and appropriation by Congress. This
is the provision adopted by the Senate
Committee on Commerce at the last
session, after the House, largely at
the instance of Representative Moore,
of Philadelphia, had appropriated ST.,
100000 for the purchase. The Sem
ate plan was lost when the entire bill
failed of passage. This proposal will
have the effect of delaying action in
the War Department and then
further delay will follow when Con-
gress is asked to furnish the money.
Mr.. Moore's plan contemplated a pur-
chase without further delays. The
advocates of river and harbor bills
presented to the House last Tuesday
bill carrying a total of $26, 000.-
900 which is designed by its trainers
to meet the wishes of the President
for ga limited river and harbor bill
at this time. The bill which failed
in the Senate at the last session. after
it got through the House, carried a
total of $38. 100000.
Appropriations for Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware in the bill
reported Tuesday, compared with those
carried in the previous bill, follow:
Schuylkill River, $500. 900, the
same as last year.
Delaware River for improvement
and maintenance from Allegheny av-
enue to the sea, ST, $4,000.
From Allegheny avenue to Lalor
street, Trenton, $40, 900; total, ST, :
$4,000.
This is S161, 080 less than in the
old bill. items of $4,000 for i'm
provement at Trenton above Lalor
street and $71, O8O for completion OF
the work at Camden having been
eliminated.
Wilmington harbor: FJr mainten-
ance, $50, 900; same as before.
Government iron pier in Delaware
Bay near Lewes for maintenance,
$68, 900; same as an amendment put
in by the Senate last session.
Waterway between Rehoboth Ba,
aud Delaware Bay, continuing i'm
provement, $50. 900; same as before
Waterway from Chincoteague Bay
Va. to Delaware Bay, near Lewes
$1,000; same as before.
Improving inland waterway from
Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay
Secretary If War authorized to ente
negotiations for purchase of existing
canal, if "in his judgment the price
is reasonable and satisfactory.
Smyrna times., 1917-05-16
Cumulative Responsibilities.

"What do you think an extra session
would accomplishT
Probably" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, sit win dig up material for more
extra sessions. s."--Washington Star.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-25
THAT BACKACHE SPELLS DAN.
GER!
Action Today May Save Maysville
People Future Misery.

A bad back isn't bad thing II II
serves as warning Of hidden kidney
disorders. Kidney diseases are fright
fully common today. We override so
much. We don't give the kidneys a
chance to rest up, and while bad
back, some bladder disorder, an occa-
sional dizzy spell or a persistent head
ache may be the only outward sign,
the kidney trouble that Is behind 1t
all may be overlooked or neglected.
Put your signs to use. Take them as
warnings. Fight off kidney weakness
II takes only slight kidney disorder
to start case of fatal Bright's dis
ease, from which 100000 people die in
the United States every year. Prompt
treatment at frst-that's all that's ne
cessary to keep kidney weakness from
turning into gravel, dropsy, govt. neart
trouble or Bright's. Use Doan's Kid
ney Pills-the Oldest, the most widely
used, the best-recommended Kidney
Pill. Forty thousand Americans rec.
ommend them publicly. Here's one
Maysville case:
Mrs. John Burns, W. Second st.,
Maysville, says: 81 was subject to
severe spells of backache and other
kidney trouble. They would come on
every three or six months and there
were times when | was confined TO bed
and rendered helpless. The quick and
decided benefit I received from Doan's
Kidney Pills was wonderful. have
never had such severe attacks since"
statement given February 10, 1914)
NO TROUBLE SINCE
On November Is, 1916, Mrs. Burns
said: 81 have the same good words
OF praise for Doan's Kidney Pills to-
day, as ever. l have not needed kid
ney medicine since l took them"
Mrs. Burns is only one of many
Maysville people who Lave gratefully
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. II your
back aches-if your kidneys bother
you, don't simply ask for a kidney
remedy ask distinctly for DOAN'S
KIDNEY PILLS, the same that Mrs.
Burns has twice publicly recommend
d-the remedy backed by home testi-
mony. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. when Your Back is
Lame-Remembe the Name"
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE
[|!1lsIIssIaass1'1

No. II departs 5:35 a. NJ, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 8 departs 100 p. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 10 departs $40 p. m. daily.
No. 10 arrives $50 a. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. Is arrives 2:O5 p. m. daily.
No. IA arrives $3.50 p. M, Gaily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 211 Sunday only, leave Mays
vile 6 a. m.
No. ia arrive in Maysville HIPS D.
m. Sunday only.
Schedule effective Sunday, June II,
subject to change without notice.
H. s. ELLIS, Agent.
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the Army, from top to bottom, like
yourself are working first and all the
time for the success of the team.
1t is usually the Army with the
strongest team spirit that fights its
way through the victory. Try to cul-
tivate that spirit in the National
Army, both in yourself and among
your comrades.
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there 10 more Catarrh in this section
q the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years II was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and. by constantly failing
. cure with loccl treatment. pronounced
u fncurable. Catarrh Is q local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Msdi-
cine. manufactured by r J. Cheney 4
Co.. Toledo. Ohio. Is a constitutional
remedy. IL taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward 10 offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials
y. J. CHENEY Il CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills Tor cnns'inatiop.
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lnlTu Street Ne lie Cnurcn.
With tomorrow's services another
conference year is at an end. The
pastor will preach what may be his
last sermon to this congregation at
10:45 a. IN. He would be very glad to
have every member of the church
present at this service. The church
now numbers something like three
hundred and thirty-five members. Two
hundred and fifty at least are living
near enough to be present tomorrow.
May We not have all present. Several
will put their church letters in with
us at this service. We desire that
our church be present to welcome
them.
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LESSON NJ. IL.
TEAMWORK IN THE ARMY.

ried too far, There Is one vital diff
ference: The average business con-
Germ Is somewhat easy-going; the re-
sponsiblity for each pieces of work
is not always definitely fixed, In the
Army everybody, on the other hand, Is
held to the strictest account. There Is
very seldom any doubt as to the man
to be held responsible for each task.
Responsibility Always Fixed
Within each rank from major gen.
eral to private, every man has his in
dividual ranking, depending upon his
length of service in the office which
he helds. This ranking insures that
in every situation somebody always
has authority and Is responsible for
whatever Is done. Even if two pri-
vate soldiers are working together
without supervision, the one who
has been longer in the service takes
charge and the other must obey his
orders. This rule applies every
where.
In civilian life there is time for ar
gument. You may have better ideas
than your boss about how certain
thing should be done and possibly
may convince him and get his original
orders changed. In Army life nothing
of this kind can be permitted. The
officers in charge always has the full
responsibility. Whatever orders he
gives must be instantly obeyed. 1t Is
far better to take action, even though
the thing may not be done In the best
possible way, than 1t Is to stand still
and debate. Lack of immediate &C.
ton in the crisis of a battle might
mean that the Army would be defeat
ed, thousands of lives lost, and and
possibly the honor of the country
stained.
Think over this difference between
Army organization and civilian or
ganization. The longer you think
about it, the more clearly you will
see why your own interests demand
that you should fit into your place in
the Army and follow instructions
much more strictly than is necessary
in civil life.
The Army is governed by military
law. This means that soldiers are
not brought to trial in civil courts
except for certain serious crimes, but
are subject to military courts of in
quiry, summary courts, and courts
martial. However, this will never be
a question of much importance to the
great majority of men in the National
Army.
Success in Winning Victories
Success in winning victories is the
object for which the Army exists. In
comparison nothing else counts. Ev-
cry officer and every soldier must be
ready to make any sacrifice, big or
little, to accomplish this object An
officer may spend years In working
out solutions to military problems
only to find in the end that all the
credit for what he has done Is swal-
lowed up In the genertI reputation OF
the Army. II this proves to be the
case. he has no cause for complaint
II is the rule Of the Army that every
thing must be done "for the good Of
the service"
In the same way you may be called
upon to carry through some danger
GUS mission or to perform unpleas-
ant duties. Every such call is an
opportunity to show your loyalty "a
the service and to the Nation. Re-
member In all these cases that hun
dreds Of thousands OF other men In
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-25

Sunday School at $3.50 a. m. with
Superintendent l. NJ Lane in charge.
Epworth League devotional service
at GAS p. m. led by Howell Richard
son. Union service at the Christian
Church will be attended by our even
ing congregation. All cordially in
vited to all services.
S. X. HUNT, Pastor.
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Church OF Nativity.

Pursuant to a written request from
the Vestry and Communicates, the
Bishop of the Diocese has appointed a
Lay Reader, ad interim; and hence
the service of the church will thus be
conducted until further notice.
Morning Prayer and sermon at
10:45 a. m.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
OMAR DODSON, Senior Warden.
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Central Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School $3.50 a. m. Chris
tan Endeavor Society GAS p. m.
Preaching 10:45 a. m. by the pastor.
Union Service at Christian Church
1880 p. m.
LOCK WHITE, Pastor.
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REMEMBER

If you have anything you Want, Buy
or Sell, Help Wanted, Property For
Rent, anything Lost or Found, 1t
would pay you to use the columns Of
the Ledger. We always get results.
Phone 40.
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HOME.READ|NG COURSE FOR CITIzEN.S0LDIERS
ussued by the Department all rights reprint reserved

This thay offered to the selected for
National Army practical help in getting started In the
not attempt binding rules
and directions regulations
which this Course merely introductory.
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Washington Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School at $3.50 a. m. Preach
ing at p. m. by Rev. Locke White OF
Central Church, Maysville.
w. P. HOOPER, Pastor.
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Until differently announced, the SER
vices will accord with this schedule ::
Sunday: First mass at A. NJ. Sec
ond mass at 10 a. m. Benediction of
the Most Blessed Sacrament at p. m.
Week Days: Masses at $50 and 5
a. m.
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First Presbyterian Church.

No preaching services Sunday. Pas
to will preach at Ebenezer Church,
Cabin Creek, and will also talk at the
Dam In Y. NJ C. A. room p. m.
Sunday School and Christian En-
deavor as usual
nADnnIrD na,.or
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First NJ. Z. Church, South.

The pastor will speak Sunday
morning along the line of the years
work. He especially desires a full
attendance. Evening service at Chris
tian church.
WILL b. CAMPBELL, Pastor.
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Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. Chambers are
visiting their daughter Mrs. Robert
Johnson of Millersburg.
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Union Service

The evening service will be in the
Christian Church. Rev. w. Is. Camp
bell is to preach the sermon.
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MAYSv|LlE'S CHURCHES
Whore Religious Exercises VIII b,
Held on the Sabbath.
Christian Science Church.

Christian Science Church sunday
morning 1O:45 G. A. R. Hall, Cox
Building.