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Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
WHOLE NO. 1852.
He Was Cured.

They were going to whip a man at
the public post at Glendale, Va, and
three or four of US rode from Malvern
Hill battlefield to see the operation.
The culprit was a burly big negro. and
the audience, numbering 500, was large
ly composed of blacks. When we
reached the scene the man was already
trlced up. They had his wrists lashed
to a crossbar and was trying hard to
work his courage up to meet his fate
like white man.
Hi dab, Moses-doan' YOU wish
you hadn't?" queried one of the crowd.
Niger, you gO'longw
I'll bet he'll squirm like an eel"
An you'll h'ar him hollor a mile
away" " -'-0
He answered most of them gruG1v
but one could see that he was "rat.
tied" When the official inallv ap-
peared, strap in hand, Moses broke
down and began to beg. Not one
black person in the whole crowd SEEM
ed to pity him. Indeed, his own wife
pushed into the front rank, her face
covered with a grin, and called out;
L dun tOle We, ole man ! Recken
dey am gwine to tickle We all overw
The official laid on the strap and
counted out ne-two-three-an so
on, in loud tone of voice, and when
he had reached thirty-nine old Nose
was the wOrs licked darkey in Virginia.
After the third blow he yelled and
whooped and prayed and begged, and
his wife sat down on the ground and
waved her arms around and shouted ::
Jist you harken to him He hain't
got no mo- grit dan a boy fo' Vars
After the licking one of our party in
quired of Moses how he felt.
" l feel dat all de bad has all gone
outer me; sab"
And you won't steal again ?"
No, sab. If you should Law a mil
lyun dollars down dar in the road dis
chile wouldn't nebber tech it. No. sab.
He'd jump the fence an make break
for the woodsw
This will be a warning to you."
Yes, sab. From dis time out I amt
gwine to do muffin but git up camp
meetin's and show desc yere niggs de
| path to glory.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
The BarthOldi Demonstration.

Notwithstanding the unfavorable
weather, the demonstration which at
tended the unveiling OF the Statue of
Liberty in New York harbor Thursday,
was of most imposing character, and
entirely worthy of an occasion which
has aroused the popular interest and
enthusiasm of two great nations to an
unusual degree. New York city put
on its gayest festal attire, and its
principal buildings were decked with
flags and banners. The streets were
thronged with people, and the process
sion Of military and civic organization
was on the scale of unusual magni-
tude. The ceremonies of the unVeil-
ing at Bedloe's Island were simple and
impressive, and the occasion, marked
as it was by the President of the United
States and members of his Cabinet,
was of a character to thoroughly graf
fy the national pride of the official rep
resentatives of the French people, and
to reward the noble aspirations of the
author of the work, NJ. Bartholdi, who,
the dispatches tell US, was deeply
moved by the great outpouring of the
people in homer of the event which
marked the consummation of the dar-
ing idea, which only the perseverance,
ardor and genius has shown could
ever have realized. The incident can
not fail to have a benefcent effect in
strengthening the bonds of amity be-
tween the two republics, France and
the United States, and may exert an
even more important influence in con-
centrating popular interest and afec-
tiOn in that country upon the inesti-
mable privileges of political freedom
and individual liberty which the statue
is intended to symbolic, and which
have found their permanent fruititisn
on this side of the Atlantic.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
His Wives.

So you have been married twice ?"
said man to friend whom lie had
not seen for several months.
YES"
OF course we can talk as many
others could not, so now tell me which
one Of your wives you like better"
No difference"
None whatever ?"
None in the least"
Like your second wife Just as we'll
rs you did your first?"
Just the same"
How long after your first wife died
did you wait?
"She amt dead"
Alb, you were divOrced?"
Yes"
Where is she now?"
At my house."
What, do you allow her to remain
there ?"
yes"
What does your wife say? ?"
:" 1t is her choice"
Well, well, never heard of such
an affair. There, sir, is the foundation
for a novel"
"Oh, no, nothing strange about it,"
Yes, there is"
"Oh, no, for, you see, shortly after
being divorced from my wife married
her again. ."--ArkdnsGU Traveller.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
Tied Up The Gas.

They almost always want to blow
out the gas" said a hotel clerk, "but
that old fellow" pointing to an old
gentleman sitting in the window, twas
smart enough to know that was not
necessary. When he woke up this
morning, about 5 o'clock, he opened
his door And began calling for the por-
ter. One of the bell boys went to him
and was told to bring up a piece of rag.
The boy procured it, and anxious to
know what the old man wanted of it,
he hung around the door. There was
a faint OdOr of gas pervading the prem
ises, and as the boy looked through the
key-hole he saw the old man mount a
chair, and unwind a home-knit woolen
sock from the gas burner, and then
wind the rag tightly around it in place
of the sock. When he came down, he
said:
"'Sorry to trouble you, but the pesky
thing was leaking, and 1 wanted to use
my sock. l guess I'd been smothered
if hadn't kinder traced the smell to
that thing, and then struck the idea of
stopping it by winding something
around it."
He was taken up stairs and shown
how the 'pesky thing worked, but
was not satisfied, and insisted that it
was a burned sight safer to tie the
thing up"
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
States Evidence.

An old negro, much alarmed, went
to Il judge and said:
Jedge, dar's er lot er haugs been
stOld down in my neighbOrhOod lately
an fust thing yer know somebody's
gwine ter be errested. l know who
tuck 'em an eff yer'll let me turn states
everdence I'll tell yer"
You were concerned, eh?"
Vas, sab, an eff yer'll let me turn
de everdence I'll tell yer Zackly who
took dem haugs."
All right
Won't do nOthin' wild me-"
Not a thing"
Will yer sw'ar it?"
Yes, if necessary"
But will yer put it in writtin'?"
"Yes."
The judge drew up an agreement
and when he had read it to the old ne
gro said: dat soun's sorter like it.
ShO' dis dockymint'll STAMP"
"Of course it will. Now tell me
who stole the hogs"
Won't do nothin' wild me?"
"NO."
"Wall, jedge, 1 stole dem haugs by
merse'f. Good day, sab. thanks yer
fur yer indness.-ArkdnSd Traveller.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
Mirrors and Natural Gas.

Up to the present all mirrors manu-
factured in the United States have been
from imported glass. The quality of
the glass to retain the silvering and
give perfect production of the object
must be of the best. This quality
Pittsburg has never been able to pro-
duce until natural gas came into use.
Now, by its aid, the fineness of the
glass produced rivals that of the i'm
purity, the perfect fusing of the ingre-
dients, the rapidity of the melting, and
the pure, intense flame for reheating,
or working, are the principal advan-
tages.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
A Fruit and Flower Exhibition

The Delaware State Grange at its
last annual session resolved to hold an
exhibition Of fruits and flowers in CON
nection with its next session. which
Will be held in Wilmington, Decem-
hey 14th to 18th.
The following premiums have been
offered For the best general display
of fruits, $50; best display of apples.
$40 and $50; best display Of pears, S25
and $15; best display of peaches, 500
and $40; best display of grapes, S25
and SIS; best display of ounces, $40
and IS; best display Of any other kind
fruits, $40 and s..
Additional premiums for small dis
plays Of fruit, and for the best displays
OF eVapOrated, conserved and canned
fruits, as well as for flowers and foliage
plants will be offered in addition to
the above, which will swell the pre-
MUM list to over 5000. We are in
formed that the State Grange is doing
this work not for money, but for the
benefit of fruit-growers, and must bear
the expense.
The Peninsula Horticultural Society,
organized at Dover last week, will hold
an adjourned meeting on the second
day of the exhibition, December 18th.
at 10 A. NJ. The Wilmington Bank of
Trade will give free use of fine hall
for the show; and the florists of that
city will make a good display and
adOrn and beautify it. It is hoped
that small admission fee, with contri-
buttons from individuals, will enable
the association to pay premiums in full.
All special premiums will be paid in
full. If, however, the proceeds of the
exhibition do not equal the awards, all
other premiums will be subject to a
pro rata reduction to protect the State
Grange from loss. The Randolph Pc
ters Nursery Company has kindly Of
fered space in its retarding house for
the storage of fruits till the time of the
exhibition. Those who desire to avail
themselves of this offer should apply at
once, stating the quantity of fruit they
wish to store. For further information
apply to the secretary of the commit
tee, w. Webb, Dover. Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
Talking in Their Sleep.

You think I am dead"
The apple tree said,
Because have never a leaf 10 show
Because stOOp,
And my branches drOOp,
And the dull gray MOSES over me grow!
But I'm all alive in trunk and shoot;
The buds Of next May
fold away
But pity the withered grass at my root"
You think am dead"
The quick grass said,
Because have parted with stem and blade
But under the ground
am safe and sound
With the SHOWS thick blanket over me laid
I'm all alive and ready to shoot,
Should the Spring Ofthe Year
Come dancing here
But pity the flower without branch or root"
HOu think am dead"
soft voice said,
" Recause not a branch OF root own!
Ineyer have died,
But close | hide
In plumy seed that the wind has sown
Patient wait through the long Winter hours
You will see me again
l shall laugh at you then.
Out of the eyes of hundred flowers :"
Edith " Thomas il st. Nicholas for N0ueaJeY
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
Eroitement in Tarna-

Great excitement has been caused in the yicin-
ity Of Paris, Tex. by the remarkable recovery OF
Mr.. J. E. Corley, who was so helpless he could not
turn in bed, or raise his head; everybody said ne
wasdying of Consumption. A trial bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery was sent him. Finding
relief, he bought a large bottle and a box az
Dr. Kings New Life Pills by the time he had
taken two boxes Of Pills and two bottles Of The
Discovery, he was well and had gained in flesh
thirty-six pounds. Trial Bottles Of this Great
Discovery for Consumption free at Jas, p. HOf,
fcckers Drug Store, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
A Compressed Novel.

1854. Mortimer Mulcahy comes to
America. Works in brickyard
Saves a few hundred dollars. Sends to
old country for Arabella O'Shaugh-
messy, who comes over on the first ship
and is married to Mortimer They
live economically. Mortimer becomes
a contractor. Amasses wealth. Goes
to live in fashionable quarter. Has
no children of his own. Takes young
girl named GeOrgianna McPhelhan into
his family. Georgianna is a good girl
Repays the kindness of the Mulcahys
with tender devotion. Williamson
Corker comes often to the house. Be
comes enamored of GeOrgiana. At
tachment reciprocated. They marry.
Presents numerous and elegant.
Two days afterward. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mulcahy are drowned in yacht. Will
hanson and Georgiana weep. They
take possession of the Mulcahy estate.
No will found. Claimant from old
country turns up in person of Null
cahy's brother. Lawsuit. Brother
wins suit. Turns the Corker's out.
Permits them to take some old books
and cheap keepsakes. Rolls in wealth.
Williamson Corker poor. Struggles
along for sixteen years. Rev. Sam
Jones comes to city. Williamson at
tends meetings. Becomes deeply excl
ted. Goes home. Begins to read the
Bible. Old family Bible, formerly
property of Mulcahy. Folded paper
found in Book of Second Chronicles.
"Georgiana, what document is this ?"
Document examined. Proves to be
will of Mortimer Mulcahy. Been in
the family Bible sixteen years. Gives
whole of his property to Georgiana.
Another lawsuit, Triumph of Corkers.
Moral lesson of story obvious. The
end.
Hannah Sands, an old woman, sup
posed to be very poor, died at Rye,
Westchester county, New York, last
Fall. A search among her effects re-
suited in the discovery of 100000 in
money and bonds sewed up in an old
skirt. She was related to the late
John a Merritt, a wealthy drOver.
She had never been married, and had
no living relatives except four neph-
ews. These men, therefore, became
the residuary legatees, and yesterday
the surrogate made a decree of distri-
button by which each of them re-
ceived an equal portion of the estate
about 100000. All the heirs were,
till now, in a condition of poverty.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03

Don'tl-If a dealer offers you bot
tie of Salvation Oil without labels, or
wrappers, or in a mutilated or defaced
package, don't touch it-don't buy it
at any price, you can rest assured that
there is something wrong-it may be a
dangerous and worthless counterfeit.
Insist upon getting perfect, unbrok-
en-, genuine package.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
The Verdiot Uunuimous.

W. D. Suit, druggist Bippus, Ind, testifes " I
can recommend Electric Bitters as the very best
remedy Every bottle sold has given relief in
every case. One man took SIX bottles and was
cured of Rheumatism Of 10 years standing .
Abraham Hare, druggist. Bellville, Ohio afiFms /:
The best selling medicine have ever handled
in my % years experience, is Electric Bitters" !"
Thousands Of Others have added their testimony,
so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric
Bitters do cure all diseases Of the Liver Kidneys
OF Blood. Only half dollar a. bottle az Jas. p.
Hoffeeker's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
For the Smyrna Times
Heavenly Recognition,
BY F. +. CARPENTER.

A man who was somewhat despised by his es
sociates was asked to make a speech. He said =
il Talk of heavenly recognition; it is earthly rec
ignition l desire"
Recognized in Heaven ah, yes; it'll be
A pleasant thing for you and me
To meet and talk of days gone by
And indulge in joys that never die.
But when I'm free from toll and care,
The fever's blast and the sOrTOWS drear
When my voice is tuned to a nObler chord,
And sing the praises of the Lord.
viii need your recognition. where
The victOr's crown and palm bear?
No; I'll be recognized by God:
His smile my sunshine; my will His Word.
If you wish TO do as & man should
a deed that is noble, kind and good,
Recognize me while here Oh earth,
While have its sorrows and you its mirth.
When the world deserts me and friendships fail
And I'm left to the mercy of the gale,
Abe storms of misfortune which sweep,
Or the abandon soil on lites cherries deep,
Then when like Paul your work is DER,
And l, like Lazarus, need aid no more;
If we meet when Heaven is won,
III recognize you for what you have done.
DrcC seminary. Madison, N j.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03

They tell us that women are not ft
for politics. This may be true; and
as it is next to impossible to change the
nature ofa woman, why wouldn't it be
a good idea to 50 change politics that
they shall be At for women Ladies
Journal.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03

For eight years Col. D. ]. William
son, Quarter-Master, u. S. A. and ex-
u. S. Consul at Callao, was crippled
with rheumatism. He got no relief
until he used st. Jacobs Oil, which
cured him. No remedy on earth
equals it for pain. Price, fifty cents a
bottle.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03

Don't wait to let your cold and
cough wear of; it will be quite as likely
to wear you into the grave. Use Bra
lillian Balm and get rid of it at once.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03

The average Delawarean, with all
the piety he is capable of, thanks
goodness that we only have election
once In two years.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03

Used Red Star Cough Cure effectual-
ly. DIR. z. Fawcett, Union Protestant
Infrmary, Baltimore, Md. Nodepress-
ing effects.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-03
WA. FAIRIES & Bro.
Furnishing UldGPtakaTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE.
XAE STREET, opposite The Smyrna House.
Furniture Of all kinds.

Perlor and Chamber Suits. Bureaus Bedsteads,
Chairs Lounges, Tables, Stands. Mattresses, Spring
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality Of goods. jan 2-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
A Visit of inspection.

Secretary OF the State Board OF Health
Frazer, spent last week. In accordance
with the requirements Of the act Great
ing that organization, in inspecting
public buildings In different parts OF
the State. He visited the Conference
Academy, the county Almsbouse and
Dover jail, all Of Kent county, and
found the two latter In an excellent
sanitary condition, and the almshouse,
which is located on farm Of 800 acres,
almost self sustaining. Improvements
for light and ventilation are badly
needed Mt the Conference Academy. As
many OF the physicians Of Kent county
fail TO make proper returns the registrs.
tiou of vital statistics at the recorders
Office Is very incomplete.
He also visited the Sussex County
Almshouse. near Georgetown, and the
jail Of that county. The registration
books were found In good order. The
| school buildings at Smyrna were found
| TO need light and ventilation. Some
changes in the water closets TO prevent
their becoming filthy were suggested Il
the local Board OF Health.
The academy at Middle1own wal
found to need better ventilation an
improved stairways, those now In us
being too narrow and steep. Waite
closets were In very filthy condition
and the local board OF health and tow
commissioners were notified TO hAv
them put In good Srder. During tn
trip Mr.. Frazer held consultations wit
thirteen physicians on the subject Q
sanitary reforms.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
Tho =" shylock" of the News.
looMMuEIcArED.J


l see In the "scab" sheet this morning
letter signed by Alexander j. Watson.
l would like 70 say n word or two in re-
gard 10 q statement made in his (?) lei
ter Cor written by some one Of the edi.
tors of the frat" sheet and signed by
him, watson), about some Of the men
cashing In their nights work TO buy
liquor. He says he was told ION good
authority" By whom? BY the man
who was glad TO cash the nights work
aud thereby receive as high rs 80 per
cent. and "growled" because he could
not get more, and who also forfeited his
obligation to the trades society he be.
longed TO by refusing TO come out after
voting to do 30. So this Ia the source
the good authority" comes from, Is 1t
Well, if that is !" good authority" ex
| cuse me.
would also like to say just her
| that the rules OF the Internationa
Union strictly forbid shylocking'
or csshing q nights work, and receive
a percentage therefrom. He also speak
of unskilled labor" the points o
which, I suppose, come from Root
authority +" who was discharged from
the positions OF foreman aud proof
reader because Of his inability. Nor
next time. ONE OF THE STRIKERS.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
Special Mention .

Choice roll and tub butter, IA cents
at u. a. Cartons stalls, Third street
market.
One hundred dollars offered II oul
s. SO Ane calf shoes are not hand-sewed'
Mari & Co 3. 10 East Fourth street.
Charles J. n. Beckett, No. 1OS Yves
Seventh street, importer Of pure wines
brandies and gins. Great bargains ii
cigars. A few more at low prices.
Professor J. L. Ferguson Is neRot
ating with first class variety coRpan!
for q benefit to be given in the Academ.
Of Music on the 9th Of April.
Call and examine the new improve
Western Washing Machine, the house
keepers friend. Pickles stove store,
East 4th St
Janney, 303 King street, is receivip
several more cars of those choice pots
toes, the finest In the market. Ais
4 cars of choice brands of apples, whic
are not forced to be sold quick, as the
will keep. These are what grooers an
private families want. Call and o.
anime for yourselves.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
Prize Fight.

A prize 6ght occurred on Sunday
morning about / O'Clock in the hall
over Mr. Alexander Beggs' blacksmith
shop, 90 French street, between Billy
Young of Baltimore, and Charlie
wiz of Providence, r. 1. Abeut
q ity spectators paid $3.50 each for the
D ivilege of seeing IL.
The lighting was with soft gloves and
n blood was drawn. Young forced the
ID hitting and had the best Of 1t for six
ROUNDS, when White claimed foul,
which being disIllowed by Referee
Brierley, Young was declared the
victor.
TIE men, weighing 147 pounds each,
were evenly matched, but neither were
badly punished. Mr.. Boggs, the owner
OF the premises, Is very much mortified
TO think that his place should have been
leased for prize fight. He says a man
came to him q lev days ago and asked
TO lease the hall Tor a meeting, AND
asking hi2 the price Of IL, ht
said IL would not DO much fol
his purpose ,supposiu it WAS Tor q meet
| ing OF the kBlgnts OF Labor. The maj
| handed him 80 and asked him II tina
was enough, when he said II was, sn6
| he never Enew until LIE saw the repor
In paper this morning that the hal
had been used for a prize night
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
A Handsome store.

The cosy little watch and jewelry
store Of Willard r. Davis, No. 8 East
Second street, will now compare fa-
vorably with any in that line Of busi-
ness In this city. He has had the en-.
tire interior repapered with handsome
gold paper, and has stocked the place
with the largest and finest stock Of
clocks ever brought 10 this city, which
he ia selling at the lowest rates. he
also has q large and well selected stock Of
watches and jewelry, which, a. his ex'
penses are low, he is able TO sell cheaper
than can be had elsewhere in this city
Mr.. Davis is practical business man
understands the great secret OF buying
right, consequently he 10 enabled z
give his customers the benefit OF thii
knowledge and is now offering fin'
clocks Mt So which cannot be bouRb
elsewhere a. that price in this city. HI
nvites all TO visit his place and inspec
these clocks and his other stock, rs IL 4
no trouble TO show goods.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
A successful Effort.

An effort Wns made yesterday by the
con gre cation Of the Household Of Faith
to provide some means TO rid them.
selves Of the debt, which has been
bearing upon them for some time. An
appeal was made, after which q collec'
ton WAS taken which resulted in about
800 being raised. A call WAS Their
made for subscriptions and sufficieL
amount was pleoged TO pay the sharei
in the building association, and otheI
current expenses for the ensuing year
The Rev. George W. Virgin preached
his farewell sermon in the evening ant
will return TO his home III Rochester
N. Y, this week.
Daily Republican., 1886-03-29
MILWAUKEE LAGER BEER,

lof the school of total abstinence may perhaps
take some comfort by perusng the following
! table of statistics, from which 1t appears that
the aggregate amount of beer sold by the Nil.
waukee brewers during the year 1885 shows q
considerable falling of as compared with the
,aaIes of the newt p-aseainG TaoS-
IL will be noticed, however, that the old
renowned Phillip Best Brewing Company has
20 record a gain, and is still maintaining its
proud prestige of being at the head OF th'
column, while the sales of its principal com
petitor show q marked decrease.
The figures are vouched for as correct il
every respect: