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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26
L. A. COTTON,
A Lady. on window washing.
BY THE BAgD Of TOWER RAIL-.

BY THE BARD OF TOWER RAIL.
Once Lady, II funny writer,
Known to all " hn papers read,
Wrote some time aga for a Journal
Something Startling-yeS indeed
" III not have a window pane washed
(This in black and white she wrote.
It'll, by our elective franchise.
Women are allowed to vote
Much respected, mAtchlesS Lady.
Dirty will your windows grow
Ere you greet the time you dream Of
When Il ballot you can throw.
Panes of glass, with dirt upon them.
Will not be your only pains
IN a mansion having Windows
Only washed by falling rains.
Gou will sigh To- see your neighbGrs,
When, upon the street they pass;
But your glance, however piercing,
viii not 20 through dirty glass.
You'll desire to break the windows,
50 that You the street may scan;
And, GOaM, Will Tell your hu band
You have thought uf such plan
Then. of course he viii oppose H.
And will plainly tel yuu how
You may keep from breaking windows
By your breaking Of Il vow.
Dear Lady. though II almost
Breaks your heart 10 break your word
believe that by Your servant
Your sweet voice will then be Heard
shouting, Biddy, get some water.
soap and water in trice;
And then scrub the windows. Bddy,
Till you make them clean ana nice
When the servant makes traHSp parent
Every pane in every sash,
HOu will say tSolilnquiZingl,
Well. know my vow was rash;
And while can rule my household
And is happiness promote
In my proper sphere of action,
Though I'm not allowed TO vote.
shall bcA wife aud mother
Happier far than any queen;
And, in duty keep my conscience
And my windows ever clean
NOrE-N oman should not do the voting
Men alone should do il MI
In the nicely fitting Taimenl
Sold at famous Tower Han.
BEYOND ALI QUESTION the Ladies should be in
dulged in anything that VIII promote their hap
pines.
GENTLEHEN can easily he made happy 10y dress
ing in The elegant sty.es of Clothing sold 10y
GARITEB, MASTEN & ALLEN,
AT TOWER HALL,
Nos. DIS y go Market street
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

The Washington monument will be
completed in less than month. 1t is
now at the height of 525 feet, the tall
est structure in the world. 1t will be
dedicated on the 22nd of February
next.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

The prospect Of securing possession
Of the loaves and fishes has made
Albany, for the time being, the Mecca
of Democratic hopes. Governor CleVe-
land is said to be in receipt of hun
dreds of letters each day asking for
Offices and his visitors are so numer-
Gus, dispatch says, as to compel him
to lock his doors so as to be able to at
tend to the business of his office.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26
SMYRNA Home School.

Safe. Practical. Quiet.
A Private School for the instruction Of pupils of
both sexes. All the English branches: also Book
man.
Children enjoy the convenience and protection
Of n quiet home
Terms, per Quarter:
Primary, $500; intermediates $500: Higher, $40
The Musical Department piano and Organl
will be under the supervision of Mrs. Prof J. H.
Groves.
HERMAN ROE, at Home.
Methodist Street. Smyrna, Del. aug l3-tf
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

General Logan seems more annoyed
by losing his senatorship than the vice
presidency.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

THE CAMPAIGN BoRE.-Bill Dough-
is one of those fellows who 10
nothing but talk politics to everybody
on every occasion. In fact he is a po-
litical bore. He was sitting in his
Office yesterday when Tom Jewell
happened to enter.
Sit down." said Bill, a. want to
talk to YOU about the election. like
to spend half AN hour in pleasant com
puny."
so do !, - replied Tom, as he strobe
out of the store
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26
WOUNe MEN ann WnMFN Practically

this College in the branches. forms and cusfons
: OF business, by competent and willing teacherg
IN enlarged and Improved course Ofinafruc-
lion with imcrcnsed facilities. ShorfiaHd AMI
perley iSec'y . Gen, Huidekoper, Postmaster Of
Fniladelphla), Mr.. II. q. Odenheifncr and Miss il III
Dirk opHn the entire YEAR Students NAV en-.
fer at any time. Gen Garhclda Address 70 YOUNG
Men, and illustrated circulars, free to all who oan
or write for them BRYANT 4 SIlfkTIOf HIiai
NESS COLLEGE. Tenth 4 Chestnut Sta. phiiada
aug G-Gm
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

AN INDIFFERENT REPUBLICAN,
Great excitement exists among the
pOst-oiIice officials all over the country.
and, Of course, the Galveston post
office employees are not exempt. On
receiving the news that Gould had CON
graduated Cleveland, all of them ex-
pressed Indignation AT the conduct
of the voters. with the ex-
ceptiOn of the colored gentleman who
sweeps out the offices.
You don't seem to care whether
school keeps in or not, " said one of the
clerks 20 him.
OATS jess so, was the reply my
salary am to small ter justify me in
tarin my close bout de result
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

Caroline Schermerhorn Astor. daugh-
ter of William Astor, the New York
millionaire was married on Tuesday
OF last week, to Marshall Orme Wilson
son of Richard T. Wilson. The ar.
rangements were all on a very elabo-
rate and costly plan, the SURROUNDINGS
being the handsOmest ever seen upon
any similar occasion in this country.
Including the ceremony and the re-
ception there were over a thousand in
vitations issued. The display of roses
was very remarkable, and is said to
have cost $4,000. The value of the
wedding gifts received is estimated at
$25O,OOO. The bride is q and the
groom is % years of age. The most
noteworthy feature of the occasion was
the dinner given to the 500 patients at
Bellevue Hospital by Mrs. Astor in
honor of the marriage of her daughter,
1t was served in the wards as usual at
noon, and consisted of chicken, TURKEY
and everything that it was considered
advisable for sick people to eat. Ice
cream and wine jelly were given ia
those very sick who were unable ia
eat more solid food. Mrs. Astor is q
constant visitor to the hospital and
gave dinners to the inmates when hel
other daughters were married.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

ROUGH on THE barry" You should
not take that baby out when it is so
cold, said doctor to a negro woman,
who was wheeling a thinly clad infant
in perambulatOr on Austin Avenue.
" Dress yer soul, de cold amt gwine
ter hurt de chile
"Of course, the cold will hurt it.
Don't you see the childs legs are all
red from the cold"
" Dat ar redness amt from de cold.
OATS muffin 'cept whar hit am broke
out wild de measles"
The doctor looked after the retreat
ing nurse, and remarked
If that baby is not counted out
already, then I'm fool"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

KOsCIUsKO MURPHEY's ANCESTRY.
Ever since the war, The Southern
negro resents familiarity, and any poor
white trash who uses the old-fashioned
terms of uncle, y" aunt" NANNY 5"
or daddy" is sure to be reprimanded
" Hello, Daddy, where are you going
this fine mornings" said Kosciusko
MurPhey to a venerable old prehis-
toric relic who perambulates the
streets of Austin.
Who you hear call me daddy ?"
l don't know that I've heard any
body"
Jesse, an let me tell you dat de
man who calls me dady am a material
born donkey"
KosciuskO's friends take pleasure in
reminding him of his paternity.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26
lS4I KENT CJJaIl IS64.
Mutual Insurance Co.
DOVER, DEL.

lnsurcS against los, 8, e Issuing iautuuI Ioli
cieS only under which payments ale made Am.
nually III advance during members ip and on
ceasing TO be members whatever 4euain> uuey-
pended after paying losses EXPENSES and diyi
dends is returned, thereby FURNISHES INSURANCE,
at cost.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26
HILLES & JONES,
Boilers Of Various Sizes
kept on hand or made
at Short Notice.
- ---
The WREN PATENT
Crate Bar.


Ing for this bar
l-t.-A saving Of fuel
over the ordinary bar
2nd.-Such construc-
ton as will equalize all
strains resulting from eX-
pansiou and contraction,
thus avoiding warping, and
thereby insnring long SER
vice.
3rd.-Thorough com
bustiOn Of fuel. owing to the
large air spaces exposed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1884-11-26

JOB work neatly done a theTIMEe office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

All who have tried the ensilage system in
this county express themselves as satisfied
with the result, so far as we have any knowl-
edge, with perhaps one exception. Quite
large number of new silos have been built
this season. 1t is evident that corn fodder,
either dried or preserved in silos is to be
more largely used as substitute for hay
than it has yet been. A correspondent of
the Mirror and Farmer, from st. John 'bury,
writing of the use of green fodder and ensl-
age by tine farmers of that neighborhood
says:
Several of the farms in the north part of
Vermont have for several years suffered from
the grasshopper plague. Their ravages have
increased to such an extent that the farms
have almost become deserts. The pastures
by the middle of June are completely eaten
up, except the moist places. On the higher
parts of the farms the grass is de
stroyed before it becomes suitable to be cut
for hay. Wheat, oats and barley must be
cut for fodder to secure anything but straw
from them. Many of these farms are among
our best dairy farms and the owners, who
arc of the never say-tie class, with All these
discouragements, are making their farms pay
fair compensation for their labor. Tue quas-
en- a portion of the space in their barns,
which used to be crowded with hay, and in
that space they have constructed inexpensive
sos. And now for the feed They have a
few acres of winter rye, which is ready to
feed by the time the pastures fail, a large
acreage of the upper land, on which hay
would be raised were it not for the grass hop
pers, is well MANFRED and sown to spring rye
A still larger acreage of the same class Of
land is planted to corn for ensilage. As soon
as the winter rye has been fed out the spring
rye, oats and barley in their turn become
ready to feed. When in a proper state it is
cut aud put in silo, preserving enough to
use until the ensilage corn is ready to feed.
When the corn is ready for the sio, the silo
containing the rye, etc, is opened. The
stock is now fed from the silo just opened.
The corn is cut and put into the silo, but the
larger portion is put in whole, il being claim
ed that that method is superior to the cut.
ting, as they can get more bulk into the same
space than after 1t Las been cut, but either
method has been attended with good results.
These farmers fully believe that the intro
duction of the silo has been godsend to
them, and with it they are enabled to get a
living from their farms, which 1t would have
been impossible to do without
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

We do not know the writer of these words
from the New York Tribune about working
horses, hut we know that he is a gentleman,
and we would trust him for his Judgment, his
humanity and his honesty, without further
knowledge of his character than that he is
the writer of the following:
1T is worry and not work that kills" Let
every owner of horse think when he brings
his team to the stable at night, how much vi,
tai force has been expended in work aud how
much in worry, and then strike balance.
And let him consider himself to be put in the
horses place, so that he may better know how
it is himself, And thus =
man goes out to work in the morning af.
ter having all night fought flies of the most
peBtilent kind, breathed hot, foul air, reeked
IN the sweat and dust of the previous day.
work, eaten breakfast in haste, without any
sufficient cleansing of his skin, aud With boot,
and clothing limiting and CALLING the tender
est spots upon his person.
He is then from the flthiness of his body,
exposed all day to the venomous attacks OF
flies, which he fights with hands aud feet
but which, from the exgences of his work,
he can only drive off for the slightest mo
ment, after which a cloud of them settle upol
his face and other exposed parts and sting
him severely.
He works on from hour to hour in the
broiling sun, without water to moisteu his
mouth or to quench his raging thirst unit
mid day, When he PUSHES home swallows
drink of dirty water aud hastily eats a dinner
in the foulest-smelling and worst. ventilated
part of his premises
The afternoon is like the forenoon, aud af
ter this has been occupied in the same way
the man, all foul with gathered dust anC
sweat, eats his evening meal as he dined, and
lies down to rest % if he can, on filthy
floor, in an apartment that is hot, close anC
swarming with flies which he vanly fights a,
he catches an odd wink or so of sleep
And 80, de R0CO, from day to day he jghtG
it out on this line all summer Then how
much of the resulting wear and tear is due t.
the worry and how little of it to the work ?
Something like this is the weary condition
of the average farm horse. No note is takeI
of the cruel lashing, the injudicious feeding
and watering the torment of check. reins, thu
hindrances of binders, the bad treatment o
the feet by the blacksmith, and other mistake
which produce actual disease, nor of the tru
lyhorrible nOstrums and poisonous stuff which
are made use of as remedies" for these com
plants.
Thinking of all these things, who can won
der that the average farm horse, whose usefu
life is naturally 25 to 80 years, gets iuto a hol
IN corner of the farm and is consumed b
proving dogs in less than half his allotte
term of life?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

By a knowledge Of vegetable physiology,
the farmer would understand the mystery of
vegetable growth and the conditions that best
minister to growth He would notice how
heredity aHecta vegetation, aud would learn
the importance of selecting healthful, vigor-
Gus seed, aud by a knowledge Of botany he
would be able to detect the first appearance
of noxous weeds and destroy them before
they could get foothold. -ErchdHge.
Studying botany for the purpose of learn
ing how to destroy weeds is rather bclittng
that science. knowledge has value in it.
self 1t may contribute to worldly thrift, but
sometimes it does not. The time spent in
acquiring a knowledge of botany it devoted
to the use of the cultivator aud the hoe
might destroy more weeds and keep the field
cleaner yet there are two kinds Of wealth /;
the owner Of broad lands and well kept fields
may be very poor in mental equipment. A
knowledge of vegetable physiology, which
botany includes, of chemistry, philosophy
and kindred sciences, is chiefly valuable to
farmers the same as to others-for the knowl-
edge itself-its increment to their store of
mental wealth in which many are rich that
are poor in this worlds goods. We are not
saying that these sciences have no special val
ne to the farmer, but that their greatest val
ne to him is the same as their greatest value
to others the worth of the knowledge itself.
We do not study botany to learn how to kill
weeds, hardly more than we study astronomy
for that purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
Corn.shnckinr song

shuck erlong, niggers, shuek dis CON!
Oars menny er barl in dis va pile;
Oars menny er rashin shos 20 bon,
Ter feed all de hans wild arter vile.
LUX at Susng, dat fat gal!
Whar she git dat baymeral?
Mus er got hit fun ole Miss Sal.
shuck erlong, shuck dis con.
Chorus.
Shuck a ruck a shuck! shuck q ruck shuckl
Pars dat ticker down dis way
Shuck a ruck shuck! shuck ruck shuckl
Ain gwne home ez long ez / stay,
Hyar dat bo' pig how he squea
Wishin' TO- de Stops ter-morrer mon;
III he halter got In dat dere hel'
Riggers, we'd neber bin shuckin' dis con.
Lux at Moses, how he grin!
Aim muffin OBJ him bat de wool an chin:
M0uf ez big ez dat cou hin.
shuck eTlong, shuck dis con.
Chorus.
shuck ruck a shuck shuck ruck shuckl
pars dat ticker down dis way
Shuck ruck a shuckl shuck a ruck a shuck!
Ain gwino home ez long ez I stay.
October HdTprr's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

As good This is the statement of Professor Smith,
Analytical Chemist: have analysed all of the popu'
lar blood purifiers now sold. Many of them found
TO be worthless, some dangerous to use. sulphur
Blters contains nothing poisonous, and think II ID
the best blood purifier made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
Agricultural.

DR.. r. II. Hoskins Of Newport, a specialist
in fruit culture, is authority for the statement
that green gooseberries can be perfectly pre-
served the year round in common bottles, with
pure water requiring only to be well corked
aud kept in a cool place All that is necessa-
~ is to be careful that no crushed or jammed
berries 20 into the bottles aud that they are
we'll corked and kept in cool cellar. Thus
prepared they keep perfectly, and are an &c.
ceptable aud very cheap material for pies in
winter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

We are told that nothing was made in vain but
what eau be said Of the fashionable girl Of the period
Isn't she maiden vain2 Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
IN Lowell, Mass, where there bottles of II
sold than of any other narsaparilla blood purifier
And Il is never taken in vain. 1t purifes the blood
strengthens the system, and gives new life and yigoi
to the entire body. 100 doses 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

WIN their surest preservatiye, aromatic SOZODONT
Mhteness OF the dental row, healthful rosiness and
hardness OF the gums, sweet breath, au agreeable
taste IN the mouth, all these conferred by sOzO
DON'T Does not such an invaluable toilet article,
one so pure as we'll as effective deserve the populari
" II enloys2 Most assuredly 1t has no rival wor-
thy OF the name. The ordinary powders and pastes
are nothing to it, aud since It's appearance have rap
idly lost ground. Sold by druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Alice E. Curtis of Brunswick Me-, writes she has
suffered very much from kidney disease Using sew
eral bottles Of Hunts kidney and Liver Remedy,
Miss O. pronOuuces 1t real blessing to women for All
kdneY diseases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

The Hudson River railroad ran a newspaper train
from New York to Albany, lT miles, without stop
Diup
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
A CURE FOR GRAVEL
a Common and Painful COmplnint--A
Abatement Kou NAV Coufds, In.

a Common and Painful COmptntnt---A
Statements You May COniide In.
It seems to have been reserved for DR.. David Ken
needy Of Rondout, n. Y, to accomplish, through his
preparation widely known as KENNEDNS FAVOR
TIE REMEDY, what others have failed to compass
The subjuned letter will be found Of vital interest to
sufferers from gravel and to the general public:
ALBAEY March, &c, 1884.
DR.. D. Kennedy, RondoUt, y. T.:
DEAR SIR: Let me tell you frankly that ] have
never been partial TO proprietary medicines a. be-
eve the majority OF them to be nothing better than
methods of obtaining money from people whom sui-
fering makes ready to catch at any hope Of relief
They are mean cheats and delusions But your FA-
vORlTE REMEDY know by happy experience to be
totally different thing. l had been sufferer from
gravel for years. and had resnred to many eminent
physicians for relief but no permanent good came Of
it, About three years ago your FANORlTE REMEDY
was recommended To me. | can give you the result
In sentence: tried It and 1t cured me completely.
am confident it saved my life. You use this let
ter II you think best.
Yours etc, NATHAN ACKLEY.
Captain Nathan Ackley was for long time couuec-
ted with the Canal Appraisers Office in Albany lie is
well known aud writes for no purpose but to do good
to others.
As medicine for all diseases Of the Blood, Liver,
Kidneys. and digestive organs, kENNEDN'S FAVOR
| ITE Kennedy has fairly won its high reputation.
Write If desirable to DR.. David Kennedy, Rondout,
n Y,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

An Assyriau tablet which has been deciphered give
an account Of a transit Of Venus 1900 years b. O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Ozone Powder used in the sick will purify the
air aud refresh the patient without the admission Of
fresh air.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Who will profit by the experience II others. The
many millions Of packages Of pYLEs PEARLIEE sold
annually, prove 1t a practical article Beware OF I'M
tatiOns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
sco1,'s Emulation ofPure

VVU II In VIIl VIII HlTUTHU0THIIISI
For Throat A 6ectioHs.
DR. =. b, PHILPoTT, Salisbury No.. says: 81 have
used SCOTS Emulsion In glandular diseases aud
throat affections with uniformly good results 1t il
the only preparation of Cod Liver Oh use"
The average weight Of Texas sheep clipped, is "a
pounds per head
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
PATENTS.
r. Fl. EDDY.

r. Fl. EDDY.
No. 40 state 81, opposite Kilby, Boston,
Secures Patents In the United States also In Great
Britain, France, and other foreign countries Copies
of the claims of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superior IT.
oilies for obtaining Patents dsceraiBinl the pat
entdbfhty u fHUentiOns. II. II. EDDY,
Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS
81 regard Mr. Eddy as one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
Intercourse. CHAs MASON, Commissioner Of Patents.
"Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor-
thy or more capable Of securing for them an early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKF, late Commissioned Patents"
Boston, Oct. 10, 1870.
r. II. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: You procured for
me, in 1870, my first patent. Since then you have
acted for and advised me In hundreds Of cases and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions /
have occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, but / still give
you almost the whole Of my business in your line,
and advise others to employ you. Yours truly,
GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston Jan. 1884.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
NO Other

At Charlotte, n. g., is fountain which sends
stream 26S feet high icy cold and clear as crystal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

nor SALE-A Story-and a-half House on
IL Washington Street, which will make somebody
pretty home. y CUDWoRTH 4 CHILDs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
18c to $1.25,.

Case of 47t-2 dozen Child
ren'S Vests and PantS---Sec-
OndS, i. c. subject TO slight soil
ed spot or a darnGd place, but
uninjured for service,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

VNO LET. The residenca of the late Joseph
Il steen. Inquire Of SHERMAN 4 JENNIE g '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
Csc.

for all sizes, worth more
money.
Broken assortment of sizes
in both Ladies' and Mems Un-
dCrWGar, carried over from
last season at reduced price
TO clear out.
New Hosiery for Fall.
New Gloves for Fall.
Big line Plaid Dress Goods
for Fall.
New Novelties in Imported
Combination SuilingS.
Complete assortment of
"AgaWam" FIannelS and
Pant Cloths. Celebrated for
durability.
New Line plain Dress Fab
riCS.
5pieceS all-WOOI Black Cash
81 1-2c yd.