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Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
Stick Licorioe.

One of the most absurd pamphlets
put forth by the State Department is
one on licorice.
This sickening sweet, which is the
small boys substitute for chewing to-
bacco, is largely used in this country
for giving the bitter nicotian weed
palatable flavor for those men who
nearest approach ruminant animals.
Because nearly forty million pounds
of licorice are imported into this coun-
try annually, at an expense of about a
million dollars, it seems to have struck
some one in the State Department
that it would be good thing to intro
duce licorice culture into this country.
This brilliant mind set the consular
service at work to ascertain the facts
about licorice culture. 1t appears that
it is not cultivated at all, but it is con-
sidered an obnoxious weed in the
places where it grows. 1t ruins the
land, whose owners are glad to give to
anyone who will exterminate it, and it
only pays for pulling up in those
places where labor is at its lowest cost.
Besides it appears that licorice already
grows wild in our Southwestern terri
tory, but it does not pay for pulling.
Any competent druggist could have
told the State Department these facts,
but the owls who run that branch OF
our service evidently grow duller and
more ignorant every year. The great
licOrice pamphlet is as amusing and as
useless as the one put forth about
thirty years ago, urging camel raising
as a profitable employment for Oul
stock growers.-PhiIGdelphiG Daily
NelUs.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
WHOLE NO. 1881.
Periodicals.

st. Nicholas for OctOber.-This is the
twelfth and last number of the current
vOlume,-the last course, so to speak,
in the feast of good things which the
generous old Saint has spread before
his readers during the year. And as
usually reserve for our dessert some
specially savOry delicacies, so in this
number we find some of the brightest
and cleverest contributions that have
appeared during the year.
The Century for October will contain
an anecdotal paper by General Horace
Porter on "Lincoln and Grant" and
one by General Badeau on "The Last
Days Of General Grant" accompanied
by number of portraits and illustra-
tions. A serial story on mining life by
Mrs. Mary Hallock Foote will be given
during the coming year, and a short
story by George w. Cable will soon
appear, the scene being laid among the
Acadians of Louisiana.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly-For
October opens with paper by Richard
B. Kimball, entitled 1.-THE Governing
Powers of the United States" 1t does
not deal with the President nor with
Congress, as might be supposed, but
with the railroad magnates. and has
portraits of c. P. Huntington, Commo-
dore Vanderbilt, w. H. Vanderbilt. J.
w. Garrett, George B. Roberts, Alvin
Adams founder of Adams Expressl
and Jay Gould. "A Summer Dav at
Standardization" has with it ten
Shakespeare pictures; and "Jaunts
with Dickens, brings US six character
istic illustrations of that writer's scenes
and characters. Published by Mrs.
Frank Leslie, So, 55, and 81 Park Place,
New York city, at Is cents number,
or $500 year, postage paid.
Our Little ones and the Nursery for
October closes the current volume, and
is accompanied by a full index of the
years matter, together with a list of
the 375 original and admirable illustra-
tions that have delighted the eyes and
hearts Ofa host of little ones. Scamp
in this issue pays a visit to the noun
tains, but is summarily boxed up and
sent home, one nights pranks having
ettectually worn out his welcome. "In
a Hospital" Frankie's Boat" "The
Cross Box" the spirited Little Brown
Bess," the ingenius Barmacide Ball''
Imaginary ball-tOssingl, and the wise
dog " Hero" are but part of the pro-
fusely and finely illustrated stories Sc
welcome in the fortunate homes where
this charming messenger is known.
Russell Publishing Company, Boston
$1.5O per::year.
The AUTUMN QUARTERLY.-StrGlU-
bridge q; ClOthier's Quarterly for Au
tuma, just received from the publishers
The current number reproduces the
many excellencies which we pointed
out in previous issues of this publica
tiOn for the ladies. There is the same
bewildering array of illustrations
reaching from cover to cover; the mos
notable one of which is the coloreC
frontispiece of graceful modes designe,
by Janet of Paris. The literary part o
the magazine is filled with articles cal
culated to interest the ladies; plenty o
fashion news, fancywOrk ideas for home
art, and instructive articles of various
: kinds. Noone interested in a cOmplet,
l ladies' magazine need be without one
e since years subscription to the Quar-
Y terIyis only so cents. Address the pub
o fishers, Strawbridge & Clothier, Phila
e delphia.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
Art Notes.

The art exhibit at the Dover fair was
quite an attractive one. The greater
share of praise in regard to the differ
ent branches belongs to that of indus
trial art. In the line of fine art, legit-
imately, there were but few original
canVasses. There were some exceed
ingly good bits in water-color, and
these, in one or two instances formed
the most valuable part of the collection.
Other pictures showed enough of posi-
bility of artistic talent, but there was a
disinclinatiOn to award general praise
to such an extended array of copy
work. 1t is out of place perhaps
to make any criticism other than a rel
ative one, but it is time for renais-
sance or new birth from the placque
painting. One or two instances of
crayon drawing might be commend
ably mentioned were they not linked
in that bug-bear of reproduction of
too-well-knOwn and familiar subjects.
There was a notable absence of free
hand sketching, either oil or pencil.
This branch of art, at once the test and
cradle of anything in art, should be
given more attention to than anything
else. 1t is isregretable that at least some
indications of its study were not to be
seen on the gallery walls. There was
a profusion of screen painting, rich
velvet adornments of the KensingtOn
art affinity, lustra painting, and also
two or three quite meritorious exhibits
of barbatine and painted clay.-EUery
EUeninQ.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

MUSICAL ITEM.-LasC week GilhOoly
went to Onion Creek, near Austin, to
shoot quail. He got dinner at the
ranch of Macbeth Simmons, granger
living in that vicinity. While at din
ner GilhOoly remarked -
"Isn't this rather early to be killing
pigs?"
"Ofcourse it's too early to be kill
ing hogs. Who is killing hogs such
warm weather as this?"
"Why I've heard pigs squealing ever
since we sat down to dinner"
"Pigs squealing? Why that's my
oldest daughter practicing her sing les
SON."
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

A FRIEND AS IS A FRIEND. Hostel
ter McGinnis is a man who promptly
takes up for his friends. He has got
into innumerable fights by champion
ing the cause of men with whom he
was on friendly terms. Nothing
pleases him so much as a chance to
fight for a friend. One day McGinnis'
friend Swipes, who is an inebriate, ex-
perienced a feeling of remorse, and he
said to McGinnis =
&C. Do you know, Hostetter, what
think about myself?"
I have no idea," replied McGinnis
"Well, 1 think that I am a miser
able drunken sot, who does not deserve
to live"
"Look here, Swipes," said McGinnis
threateningly, " I am your friend, ant
you must not talk that way abou
yourself, or I'll hold you PERSONAL!
responsible"
After that Swipes always spoke 0
himself in McGinnis' presence asa per
feet gentleman.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

Laws of Delaware, Chap. 500, Sec. 5
requires the undertaken to have in his
possession certificate of death from a
physician or coroner before the inter
ment is made. Also, by law, under
takers are required to report quarterly
to the Recorder of Deeds in their cOun-
ties. For neglect to comply with the
law, they are liable to a fine of $40, to
be recovered before any Justice of the
Peace in the county. The Secretary
of the State Board of Health intends tt
see the law strictly enforced.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

DIR. John L. Atlee, Ii. D., the ia
nous physician and surgeon, died at
his residence in Lancaster, Pa, on
Thursday, aged Sc years. He was
president of the American Medical As
sociation in 1857 and of the State AssO-
citation in 1857. He revived the opera
ton of OvariotOmy, and was the first
person to perform successfully the OPP
Grafton of removing both ovaries. The
person upon whom the operation was
performed is still living in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

OVER A MILLION SHAD.-A careful
compilation of the number of shad
caught in the Delaware river and bay
during the past season places the num-
Der at over million. This includes
all the fisheries, and was made for the
United States fish commissioners. The
prices averaged from $50 to $40 during
the season wholesale.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

Among children there is no plague
eats away life's energies so rapidly as
that of worms, which are the OutgrOwth
of blood impurities. They are detected
by nervous restlessness, unnatural ap-
petite for food, hollow, sunken eyes,
and a general bodily uneasiness. Par
ents should note these symptoms, and
relieve the little ones by the use OF
Vineger Bitters.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

New York inclines to bachelors for
her governors. Tilden and Cleveland
were both bachelors. Hill, successor
to Cleveland, was also a bachelor. As
he has been renOminated, and as the
Republican nominee, Ira Davenport is
a bachelor, neither ticket will be bet
ter nor worse than the other on that
ground.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS -" What
are the elements ?" asked Texas
teacher of a pupil.
"Air, fire, water, and whiskey."
"Why do you call whiskey one Of
the elements? ?"
Because when Pa comes home full
of whiskey, Ma says he is in his ele-
ment."
"There is one element you have
omitted entirely. What other great
element is there besides fire, air and
water?"
81 dunno"
why, what do we stand On?"
Stockings"
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

THEATRICAL ITEM.-Beggar: Gin
me a quarter"
Actor" Haven't got any money"
Beggar-' Gimme some of yer cast
off clothes"
Actor wear 'em myself
Beggar-" Haven't you got cigar
for me?"
Actor" No cigar"
Beggar-" No chewing tobacco nei-
ther ?"
Actor" No chewing tobacco"
Beggar-Then Heavens, gimme your
autograph"
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

A SLUR AT DRUMNERs.-A dissipa-
ted young man in Galveston applied to
a merchant for position as drummer.
How do you dare to speak to me
when you are in this cOnditiOn?"
"What do you mean?"
"You are drunk, sir"
"Yes, course I'm drunk. That's the
way always am. Amt that prinshi-
pal qualifications of drummer. eh ?"
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

A REMARKABLE Plea newly
married lady who recently graduated
from Vassar College, is not very well
posted about household matters. She
said to her grocer not long since.
"I bought three or four hams here a
couple of months ago, and they
were very fine. Have you got any
more like them ?"
Yes, ma'am, there are ten of those
hams hanging up there"
"Are you sure they are all off the
same pig?"
Eyes, ma'am."
"Then I'll take three of them"
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

The Secretary of War has decided to
keep a guard at General Grants tomb
till Jan. 1st, 1886. At the same time
the guard at Garfeld's tomb, Cleve-
land, Ohio, will be removed. 1t has
been kept there ever since his death.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

The record of accidents upon the
Delaware river during the past four
months will pass the steambOating his
tory of the season of 1885 down to pos
terity as a remarkable one indeed. The
casualties have been numerous and un-
usual, while the loss of life and damage
to limb was unprecedentedly small, all
things being considered. The most
prominent of the mishaps were: Wreck
of the Peerless and the Major ReybOId
by tornado, the dynamite explosion
on the Samuel NJ. FELTON,, the running
down of the schooner Amelia G. Ireland
by the British Princess, the dash of the
BrdndyOiRe into the COleta, and the
collision of Wednesday night. With
such a startling list of mishaps there
were only three lives lost. Besides
the accidents enumerated there were
numerous minor ones that help swell
the list. Morning Neirs.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

WHAT SHE WAS Nor THINKING
"Td give something handsome to know
what you are thinking" said young
man in Texas town to young lady
to whom he had been paying great
deal of attention.
Perhaps you would be satisfied if
you knew what 1 was not thinking" ?"
"I am not thinking of marrying
you"
He was satisfied.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

JoHNNY's PIETY.-Little Johnny
Fizzetop has got the idea into his head
from attending Sunday school, that he
could get anything he wants simply by
praying for it. A few evenings ago
while engaged in his devOtions, he
prayed for a base ball, pony, new
suit of Sunday clothes, a shotgun, a
quarter of dollar and various other
things which he needed. While
Johnny was thus praying, his brother
Tommy burst into tears, and said in an
agonized voice:
Mamma, please make Johnny stop.
He is praying everything away from
me"
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

DIR. Brakeley, President of the New
Jersey Cranberry Association, reports
the crop of cranberries in New Jersey
to be Unprecedented" One bog of
six acres, alone, in Burlington county,
has yielded 1904 bushels. The berries
have escaped injury by frost.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

Massachusetts Republicans have
made a good platform. In its support of
the civil service law it is bold and ex-
plicit. The demand for the repeal of
the four years tenure law is a step in
advance of any that has been taken,
and shows that if the Democrats touch
the civil service question gingerly the
Republicans are not afraid to handle it
without gloves. In its general planks
the platform is model of what a
State Convention should ask for at this
time. The passage of a banking law,
the immediate suspension of silver
coinage, the enforcement of the anti
Mormon law and a sensible reduction
of the tariff, while maintaining the pro-
tective principles, are demands which
every good citizen earnestly favors
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
AnImnnrtnnt nisonvarr

The most important Discovery is that which
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs aud Colds, will preserve the health and
save life and is a priceless boon TO the afflicted.
Not only does it positively cure Consumption, put
Coughs Colds bronchitis Asthma, HOarseneSs,
and all affections of the Throat, Chest and Lungs
yield at once to its wonderful curative powers.
If you doubt this get Trial Bottle Free, at James
p. Hofieekers Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

TO KILL A PRAYER MEETING
Forget all about It until the hour ar
riyes. Come ten minutes late and sit
near the door. Drag the music; slow,
painfully slow singing is so appropri-
ate for a dead prayer meeting. When
the meeting has begun, wait for others
to speak and pray. When you do
take part, occupy about twenty min
utes. Be sure and bewail the low
spiritual condition of the church.
When the meeting closes, go out as
from a funeral; you can speak with
your brethren or the stranger at some
other time or place. If you mention
the meeting during the week, tell how
dull it was. If this does not kill the
prayer-meeting, stay away entirely fol
six months or year.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
VIII the ENGLISH language becor

Will the English language become
universalP The question is decided in
the affirmative by Condolie, Geneva
scientist, who reasons from the rapid
spread of English-speaking people
throughout the world, and their almost
invariable retention of their native
tongue.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

PROHIBITION IN GEORGIA--The
passage of the general local option bill
by the present Legislature has revived
the temperance crusade TO a wonderful
degree. Mayor Hillyer, the City
Council, the newspapers and other
prominent influences of Atlanta are at
work for the prohibition of the liquor
traffic. There are $5,OOO,OOO invested
in the liquor business in that city by a
half dozen wholesale houses, 300
licensed saloons and real estate owners.
A prominent physician, DIR. O'Brien,
joined the PrOhibitionists and was at
once bOycOtted by the liquor men.
The colored people oppose the high Ii
cense, because that cuts off the places
where they can drink, and they are
forced into either free liquor or prohi-
bitiOn straight. Thousands of dollars
have been subscribed to the campaign
fund on both sides. The agitation has
extended to other cities, and prOhibi-
ton in Atlanta will be foil lowed by
prohibition in Savannah and Augusta.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

IN THE FOREST CITY.-G. f. Bryan,
No. 151 Putnam street, Cleveland,
Ohio, has naturally much experience
in sickness, with a family of seven
children, and his doctors and drug
gists' bills are heavy. He states pub
licly that he has given Red Star Cough
Cure a thorough trial in his home, and
finds it to be the best remedy that he
has ever used for coughs or colds. It
contains neither mOrphia nor opium,
and therefore leaves no depressing eff
fects.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

GOut painful disease affecting principally
the fibrOus tissues about the smaller joints has
various names, according to the parts affected,
as podassa when in the feet; chiVSssa. when in
the hands, &c: but whether the attack is first
felt in the feet the hands, or some other part,
rub with Salvation Oil at once. It annihilates
pain Price 25 cents q bottle.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
An End to Bone Scraping

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, Ill, says
Having received 50 much benefit from Electric
Bitters feel Il my duty to let suffering humanity
know it. Have had q running sore on my leg Tor
eight years: my doctors told me would have 70
instead three bottles Of Electric Bitters and seven
boxes Bucklen's Arniea Salve, and my leg is now
sounu and WELL" Electric Btters are sold at
ntty cents bottle. and Bucklens Arnica salve at
zoc. per box BY james 2. Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
BuoIrIen's Arnioa SaIvo.

The Best Salye in the world for cuts, Brnises'
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever sores edii
Chapped Hands, Chilhlains, Corns anu ~ al o ~ =
Fruptions and positively cures Piles or 10 Pi2y w
rectiired IL n pilaranteed to give perfect satls
faction, or money refunded; ILics Iss5 -
box For sale by JAMES 4. hoffN@
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

1t is announced that Madame Judic
will probably set the fashions this Fall,
because she is Judic ious in her toilets.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron
restores lost or impaired vigor of mind
and body.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

The fellow who, BY mistake, sent his auburn
haired sweetheart instead Of bottle Of DR.. huits
Cough Syrup bottle Of hair-dye, wants % know
the best way to commit suicide.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

JumbO's cake is all dough. He has
been jumboled; so to speak.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

II man could do his head work with
MS feet, he could put more sole in it.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

All the cables in the world are
owned by twenty-six companies on a
capital of $15O,OOO,OOO.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
House Carpentering.

u. GRAHAM 81 SON, Car A
penters and Builders, hereby give notice sH
that they are prepared 70 make contracts'~--
for buildings. Shops in the rear Of the lumber
ward OF VanGasken Cats. Residence one door
below that of. G. Stockly.
p. GRAHAM & SON.
aug 6-tf Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

Cold comfort for summer-ioe.
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UIdGTtakGTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE,
XAIN STREET, opposite The Smyrna House
Furniture Of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits. Bureaus Bedsteeas,
Chairs Lounges Tables, Stands. Mattresses, spIlnB
Beds and every thing IN the Furniture Line, guai-
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality Of goods jan "a
Smyrna times., 1885-10-07

Alexander returneth into dust
the dust is earth of earth we make
loan and why of that loan, whereto
he was converted, might they not stop
a beer-barrel ?"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-05-21

1t Is said that $1,000 people die an
nually in the United States alone
from this disease. In some sections
Of the country one death In every
three is from Consumption. This can
he and should be avoided; our people
are too careless about an ordinary
cough or cold, and other symptoms Of
throat and lung affections that lead to
this disease. You should arrest II
while It is In the germ. Two or three
doses Of DIR. BOsankO's Cough and
Lung Syrup will relieve an ordinary
cough or cold. II does not dry up q
cough like many preparations on the
market and leave the disease behind
It, bat acts directly on the throat and
bronchial tubes, removing all the
phIegm and morbid matter that aeeu-
mulates In the throat and lungs. II
allays all Irritation and renders the
voice clear and distinct. Sold by
Oscar Seitz
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-05-21
some Foolish PsOpIs

Allow q cough 10 run until It gets
beyond the reach Of medicine. They
often say, "Oh It will wear away"
but I'm most cases It wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful medicine called Kemp's Bal
sam, which we sell on q positive guar
aRtee to cure, they would Immediate
" see the excellent effect after taking
the first dose. Price SOC. andl tl.OO
Trial size free. ]. ]. Purcell. 2.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-05-21
An Importan plscovsrI.

The most important Discovery is
that which brings the most good to
the greatest number. DR.. King's
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds will preserve the
health and save life, and h q priceless
boon to the afflicted Not only does
It positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis, Asthma,
Hoarseness, and all affections Of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at
once 20 les wonderful curative psWeFB.
II yOa doubt this, get = Trial Bottle
Free ct Oscar SeliE's Drug Store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-05-21
h hnH & @a ailS
or SALINE AND sURaOUHDNe coUN-
TIES.

LORD BLANTYRE," the most
noted prize winner i'm the United
States, will stand for mares this sea-
son at my farm, seven and one halt
miles south q SAilna, MOaday, Tues
day and Wednesday. and 1t FUN.
meFfelt a Skaters barn, Salina,
on THURSDAY, Friday and Saturday.
"GOY. GLICK,n the horse that
won lst prize three years IN sueees-
sion &C the state Fair, will stand with
Lord Blantyre in Sslina. Also the
saddle and driving hOFse, "MaEeppa. T"
q FARMER md i.C0N9BEI8oR"
viii stand all the week at my farm,
hnd PRINCE OF KELfONP Will
stand at jos. SolmAs' livery barn IN
Mcpherson.
The horDss are by fer Tia bsst lot OF
stations ever handled "a tue State
and i have them % de kdtthess With.
1 have slwayB been ahead Of an com
bStitiOn IN the horse iIns, and a long
Ss I continue In the business vii keep
the best horses % the State. { ~
TEaMs.2 9EE lf5tI
HIsord Blantyrs"-Sao - insure. $50
for seas0n, and go fOf alugie service.
t.CouqueBur'i-s25 10 insure, SIS Cor
6eason. and $ for single service.
ssFarmer''-S20 % Insure, f12 for
season, and s. for single service. 4
"Princs Of Kelton"-same e COn-
i'90v. GEck"-sl5 to insure, $40 for
.eason. and S for single service.
self haepuali -aaI,ls g GOF. Click &
A careful inspection Of the above
b6isss q invited sEad We hops D re-
seiVe this season 90 Ia the past; the
IlOnis share Of patronage. Special Ia
laceme1ta offered 30 clubs. "Ciydes-
islaa are KlnR.''l -lr.eg Ia
Fakak ?. ssiaW. Prse'F..
ealEa, Aaaa
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-05-21
Malaria Poison.

The daOuth In Southwest Georgia
last spring, dried up all the wells, and
we were compelled to use wa ter from
the creek on the plantation. The re-
suit was that all were troubled with
the ehills and fever. 1 carried with
me several bottles OF SWift's Specific,
and as long as took It. I had perfect
health. As soon as I ceased taking 1t,
1. like the rest, was afflicted with
chills. When l resumed It's use, ]
was all right again. We have used II
in our family 81 an sntidote for mala-
ria poison for two or three years, and
have never known 1t TO fail in 8 sin
gle instance. w. e. FURLOw,
Sumter Co., Ca, Sept. IL, 1884.