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Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
To Europe.

There is every reason to suDnosa
that the tide of transatlantic travel
this season will be larger than II has
been for several years. The loss of the
oregon will have no more effect unon
the fashionable wave than the unset
ting of a ferryboat would have upon
the traffic of the North and Fast
Rivers. --''S'
Europe is still the fashion. let peopIe
talk as. they please about Yosemite
trees and Colorado canyons. It means
change, a new life, new people. new
customs, historical relics, courts. rovaI-
ties, pagents, scenery and shops
Americans love to look upon the
royal raree shows, to see the down
troddens dof their hats, to pat them
selves on the back, to air their nation
ality and freedom, to talk spread-eagle
and condensed stars-in fine. to kick
up their free-born heels and eniov
themselves.
Europe has its fascination for all
Americans, and the fascination is per-
ffectly comprehensive. First of all.
however, one should know ones own
country before rushing off to other
lands.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
She Waited the Appointed Time.


When a young girl, she fell desper
ately in love with a poor fellow, whC
returned her affections, but didn't have
money enough to pay the parson fol
marrying them. After deal Of con
slderatiOn by both of them, it was de
clded that he should start for China tC
| seek his fortune, and that she should
| remain behind and wait for his return
she made vow that she would not
marry for three years, and if, at the ex-
| plratlon of that time, he had not re.
turned, she would be at perfect liberty
TO act at her own pleasure about mat.
rlmony. Accordingly, the lover board
ed the first ship he could find that was
bound for China, and the lovers parted.
SIX months passed and the girl heard
not word from her lover.
year went by, and no letter. The
girl grew almost distracted for she
came to the conclusion that he had
elUher abandoned her or was dead. A
second year went by, and nothing was
heard from him. At this time another
gentleman began paying his attentions
to the lady, and finally asked for her
hand IN marriage. The girl thought of
her vow and said no, not until three
years are past. The second man urged
her with all his power to marry him
lie offered her wealth and every lux
ury that money could buy, but she was
true to her vow, and said she would
not marry till the expiration of three
years. Long before this she supposed
her lover dead.
The end Of the third year was draw
ing to close, and he had been pavino
her every honor in his power for n ynaT
ana a-half, and when the time was Mn
she would marry him on the following
day, II her former lover did not return
The day camP, and the man didn't re-
turn from China. On that very dav
the wedding bells were rung. and tbev
were united in marriage.
Hardly had the marriage ceremony
been performed when a ship came into
the bay from China, and on board was
her lover who had left her three wears
ago to gain fortune for them both
returned. Imagine if YOU can her
grief when she saw him. He came
back, abundantly rich, to claim her as
his bride, and she had three days be-
Iore married another. The blow near
ly crushed them both. But six wears
wore away, and in the meantime the
man married and went out West 10
i've In a few years his wife died,
lie mad not heard one word from his
)id love for many years, and one dav
merely for curiosity, he addressed a
eIter to his brother, inquiring if she
was alive and, ifso where she resided,
lie received a letter shortly after that
ne had been widow several wears.
The gentleman left on the next train.
ind IN less than a weeks time thew
we're married, and to-day they are liv- |
ng happily together.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
His Veto Lost.

Daniel" said the President stern
ly, as he looked up from an unofficial
paper he had found on his desk.
g Yes, sire" responded the secretary
with some trepidation.
What is this ?"
" 1t is bill, sire, for some articles
Mrs. c. has been purchasing"
Um-um," hesitated the President.
is it? Well, it's the first thing Of
the kind that has ever come before nv
notice."
' Yes, SIRE" said Daniel, because he
had nothing else to say Just then.
Then Il hard look came into the
Presidents face again, and his voice
was cold.
Daniel" he said, laying the bill
down in front of him.
Yes, sire.n
Where is my veto?"
Your wife has it, SIRE"
Um-um. Daniel, you will be kind
enough to fill up a check for the
amount ?'
And Daniel took the bill.-Washino-
ton Critic.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Said bright and intelligent Licking
ton street car conductor to an .4r0gs
scribe; When a lady takes her seat
in the car she rests her satchel on her
knees, opens it, and takes out a hand
Kerchlet and closes the satchel. Sud
denly she reopens it, takes from it her
purse, again closes the satchel, opens
the purse, takes from it a dime, then
closes it, and returns it to the satchel
which she again closes. As soon as she
receives nickel in change she reopens
the satchel, takes out the purse, closes
the satchel, opens the purse, drops in
the coin, and after swapping her purse
once more, opens the satcheI, and
drops her purse into it, after which she
sits back with a self-satisfed air and
rides to her destination"
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
The Hold on Life.

John Kelly thought Samuel ]. Tilden
too old and frail to run a second time
for President. John Kelly is dead,
The stalwart Chandler fought to keep
I1lden out of the Presidency. Chand-
Ter is dead. Grant was President when
Tilden claimed to be his successor.
Grant is dead. Hancock was nomina-
ted as more likely candidate to live
through the Presidency than TiIden.
Hancock is dead. Hendricks seemed
to have a long life ahead of him as
compared with the man at the head of
" the old ticket" Hendricks is dead
Seymour, Mcclellan, all the old candi-
dates, are dead meanwhile Tilden
largely directs the Democratic nolicv
from ron ureysGone, anq commands the
ocean wave.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
A Queer Superstition.

A curious superstition among the
coiored people, was brought into prom
lnent attention in Chestertown last
week. Jane Reed, colored woman.
died, and by mistake she was buried
In dress belonging to Julia Chambers.
another colored woman. The colored
people believe that if a dead body is
buried in an article of clothing
belonging to a living person, the
owner of the article will decline as
the dead body decays. Julia Cham
bers firmly believed this calamity
would happen to her, and insisted
upon having the dead body exhumed.
and the dress taken off. Consequently
at the witching hour of midnight, the
grave was dug into, the coffin opened.
and the dress was cutoff and every small
particle of it drawn out. Since that
was done, Julia sleeps more soundIv'
and does not feel it necessary to exam
inc herself twice day to see if decay
has set in.-CheStertOW TFanscript.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

California carries on a large business
IN sea shells, which are gathered on its
coast and shipped to Europe. One
hrm has contract to ship forty tons Of
shells every sixty days. They are
worth from 500 to $1,000 per ton,
They are used in all kinds of decora-
i've industries, returning to the United
states from France vastly increased in
price, when transformed into pearl but
tons, brooches, shawl clasps, knife ham
dies, or inlaid work. Tahiti shells.
large, fat mother-of-pearl shells. are
worth from Sl.50 to 81 each, and the
hnest selected pairs are sometimes sold
for as much as $50.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

One of the forest curiosities of the
lsthmus of Darien and lower Central
America is the tree killer (matapalol.
This starts in life as a climber unon
the trunks of large forest trees, and.
owing to its marvelOusly rapid growth,
soon reaches the lower branches. 1t
then begins to throw out many shoots.
winch entwine themselves ali around
the trunk and branches, and also aerial
tendrils' which, as soon as they reach
the ground take root. Tn a few wears
TINS gigantic parasite will completely
enyelop the trunk of the tree which uD-
held 1t, and kill it. The whole of the
inner dead tree which has upheld it
will then rot away, leaving the hollow
miatapola standing alone and flourish
ing.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

A number of Indians recently at
, tended a church service in Manitoba
Dnring the service one of them conclu.
ded to have a smoke, and began filling
ms pipe. Then he tried to light it but
ms matches were poor and wouldn't
D9rn' The minister seeing the state of
affairs, came down from the pulpit and
struck a parlOr match. The indians.
who had never before seen a parlor
match, were greatly terrified. and
thought they were about to be massa-
cred, but matters were finally ex-
planned to them, and after the pipe was
lit the service proceeded.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Premier Fielding, of Nova Scotia.
says the recent victory of the liberals
IN the elections means that Nova Scotia
Is deeply dissatisfied with Canadian
confederation and desires the cO-opera-
ton of New Brunswick and Prince
Edwards Island in a movement for a
separation from Canada and the forma-
tion OF union Of maritime provinces,
the people of which have interests in
common.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Wilmington has built something to
be proud OF, and she is proud. Men,
women and children are throwing mn
their hats in honor of the yacht Pris-
c1tla last week, and the ECeIy Erenin0
even gives "Three cheers for the Pris-
ciIta" in its staid editorial columns
while the Morning Necs apologized
editOrially for neglecting to do so a
day sooner.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

a Pennsylvania paper publishes the
following anecdote. the truthfulaess of
which we do not for a moment doubt !.
well, how did you like the sermon
Sunday?" we heard one lady ask an
other on the court house pavement re-
"The sermon?D
Yes; you were at church, weren't
" Yes, certainly"
Well, then, how did you like the
didn't hear any sermon; / belong
to the choir" was the self-satisfied re-
jOinder.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

The suit for damages in Philadelphia
OF Frederick G. Merrick against the
pennsylvania Military Academy re-
suited yesterday in verdict in favor
OF the plaintiff for $4,000 damages.
Merrlck was cadet in the academy
and was manned by the explosion of a
a cannon.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Racine, Wis, is in an uproar over an
attempt TO blow the Mayor up with
dynamite. AS was the case with the
other explosions in the West, the man
who handled the cartridge proves to
be native of Bohemia, and, mercifully
enough, he was the only person injured.
1here are no labor troubles in Racine.
ana this latest outrage seems to have
been a solitary outbreak of the devilish
spirit of anarchy.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

What is the value of a leaP Ac-
eording to Prof Erbini, who owns those
marvellous insects now performing at
the Exchange Rooms, in London. the
highly-trained Russian "pulex irri-
tans is valued at $125-at least that is
the sum offered by the Professor for
the recovery of missing member of
his troupe that plays leading busi-
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Our agent in Blossburg, Pennsylva-
ma writes, after givinga number of testi-
monlals to the efficacy of the Brazilian
Balm "A man has just come nine
teen miles to get bottle, and people
often come twenty miles for it, notwith-
standing the bad roads at this season.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

OF the 4O8 Senators, Members and
Territorial Delegates who compose
Congress Y are Methodists, 63 Bap-
tists' Al Episcopalians, 81 Presbvte-
rians, 80 Catholics, l5 Unitarians 8
Lutherans, 10 OChristians Campbellites)
ana Quakers, making total of 283
VINO are actively. connected with some
church organization. This leaves I25
VINO either never belonged to anv
church or have drifted out of such as
sociatiOns.-NeU Haven Journal.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Could the $9OOOOO,OOO annually ex-
pended by this nation for alcoholic
drinks be saved to the nation, what a
mighty relief it would bring to every
crippled and struggling industry and
TO- every needy, afflicted or oppressed
citizen in our land.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

For ladies who frequently need a
regulator in the many little colds, sick
headaches, nervous complaints and
other troubles incident to sudden ex-
posure and to indoor life, and vet do
not need a regular physician, Royal
Elixer is an invaluable relief. The
Elixer is a household remedy, and it
acts like q charm in children's all
ments.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

The Prohibition Convention of Maine
at Portland last week nominated Aaron
clark for Governor. Col. w. S. Eustis
was nominated for Congress from the
second district, and T. B. Hussev from
the first district. The resolutions claim
that Maine is a quarter of a century in
advance of the licensed States in MANY
reforms due to prohibition, and charges
that the republican party is afraid to
enforce the law.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

An item is going the rounds of ex-
changes giving the different ways bv
which farmers cali swine in the several
states. In this State he yells loudly
chuk, chuk, ckuk, pronounced choke.
Webster defines this to be the original
name of that animal which our ances-
tors brought from Persia, where it is
yet used. The term is still retained
here in the word chuck or wood
hog. 1t came to us directly from our
English ancestors, without the aid of
our popular expressions which can not
be found in any literature of the pres.
ent day but are in common use.-beIG-
aOare Democrat.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
Wonderful Curos

w d: Hoyt Co, Wholesale and Retail Druq.
gisIs, Of Rome, Ca, say; We have been selling
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for two wears ua,,a 'ar,
never handled remedies that sell as we'll or . i've
sueh universal satisfaction. There have Been
eines IN this city. Several cases Of prononnced
consumption have been entirely cured by the use
oi on ieW bottles OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
takeh IN connection with Electric Bitters NE
Druggist, Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

One among the many eminent
church dignitaries who have given
their public endorsement to the won
derful efficacy Of st. Jacobs Oil, in cas-
OF rheumatism and other painful all
ments, is the Right Reverend Bisbop
Gilmour, Cleveland, Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
Buoklen,s Arnion Snluo-

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts Brnises
sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter
Ghapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and All Skin
ErupuOnS, ana positively cures Piles or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect Satis
iactlon, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
bOX. For sale by JAMES p. HoFFECKFR.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

A Caroline negro was heard to re-
mark the other day: "If de wedder
gifts much wus and de work harder. dis
nigger will have a call to preach"
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Stop that baby's cough by touching
It's lips two or three times with Brazil
ian Balm. Then you can sleep the
rest of the night.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
JUNE.

Fair June
Has garbed the lea in brightest emerald dress.
mi, The days are glad,
Inc groves and orchards Of luxuriOusness
Of bloom are clad
The moon
night
Lets fall her curtains DER the rosy light
Of dying day.
Not drap'ries dark but robes of loyeliness-
m Star gemmmed are they:
me flashing FREELY fits among the trees
d ana sweet with OdOr is the gentle breeze;
me dewdrOpS gliSten on each folding flower
Ana nlled with pleasure is each passing hour.
Care flies away,
'Tis June. -BOstya C9,,rjcr
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
Rainbow Parties.

Inc latest society novelty is what is
known as the rainbow party. Already
II has assumed the proportions of an
epidemic, although it made its first an
pearance only a few weeks ago. The
rainbow cunningly serves to illustrate
the helplessness of man and also dis
plays IN no dim light the advantages of
being married.
All the young ladies in attendance
wear neat little aprons of such DESIGN
and color as the wearer NAV suggest
The ends are all carefully left unbem-
med. Every young lady has a number.
ana duplicate numbers are kent i'm a
box, which is generally placed in the
nelghborhoOd of the gentleman's cloak
room in charge of two young ladies
The gentlemen buy tickets which en-
title them to draw from the box. The
purchaser, having drawn a number. at
once sets out to find the young ladv
wearing the duplicate number on her
each. "
After all the young men have found
their aprons, or rather their vouno
ladies wearing the proper aprons. the
announces
conditions. The young men are to
hem the aprons, and the one doing the
neatest, quickest and most careful
piece of work is to receive a nrize
The young ladies supply their escorts
with needle and thread, and at the cali
OF time the fun begins with the efforts
or the contestants to thread their nee
dies. Young ladies are strictly forbid
den to thread the needles of their es-
corts, and a violation of the rules com
pels the recipient of the favor to forfeit
al! claims upon the prize.
The young ladies enjoy the contest
immensely. At last time is called and |
committee judges on the work. The
prizes are sometimes quite valuable.
The aprons are auctioned off after
the prizes are awarded, and when a
Jealous young man attempts. as is Of
ten the case, to outbid rival for the
possession of pretty girls apron. the
prices brought by the innocent little
aprons are amazingly large.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Here, Johnny, what do you mean
9y taking Willie's cake away from him {?
Dldnt you have a piece for yourself p"
Yes, but you told me ought to take
my little brothers. part
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

If the cOrrespon dent from WASHING.
ton knows what he talks about. social
intercourse does not tax the time of
our two United States Senators verv
much or that of Senator Bayard eth
er, SO Iar az as his old colleague is con-
cerned. The writer says:
Senator Gray is the most intimate
friend that Mr.. Bayard has. They are
together great deal l heard a friend
OF Senator Gray say the other day that
Mr.. Bayard had no idea now of trying
to come back to the Senate until after
the close of the Cleveland Administra.
ton. He said that Mr.. Bayard was
sun as popular as ever in Delaware in
spite Of his peculiar treatment of the
politicians. Senator Salisbury, of that
state, Is pot on speaking terms with
Mr.. Bayard. The Senator never goes
to the State Department under anv
circumstances and regards the Secre-
tary of State as personal enemy"
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Mr.. MOrrisOn's tariff reform bill in
favor of free trade, was beaten on
Thursday by a vote of 157 to 14O.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Those days are lost in which we do
no good those worse than lost i'm
which we do evil.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Spain's royal baby has four nursea.
who take turns in administering pare
goric.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

The only cough mixture before the
people that contains no Opiates or mar
c.otics is Red Star Cough Cure. Price.
twenty-five cents.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Poets can't understand why men
who want to make eight hours the
limit of a days work are so much in
favor of nights OF labor.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

If seven days make one week, how
many days will make one strongP
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

AS an appetizer take DIR. Henley's
Celery, Beef and Iron.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UndGPtakaTS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURF. r
&AN STREET avpasss Vie SnYraa House,
Furniture of all kinds,

Farlor ana Chamber Suits. Bureaus. Bedsteads
Ehairs, Lounges, Tables. Stands Mattresses Snring
bees ana every thing in the Furniture Line. quar-
anteed at or less than CITY prices for tbe se,
quality Of goods ian 9tF 5ti~o
Smyrna times., 1886-06-23

Devoe Brilliant Oil, the best and saf.
est oil made, at ]. B. Cooper's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-07-22

Glass, tin and stone
fruit cans and jars at
p M. EZELL'S.
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STOCK SALE.
Sales Somewhat Better than Last Year,
but Prices Still Subject to
improvement.

The annual stock sale at tae tair
grounds last Thursday was fairly
attended, and prices, while nothin g
to boast of were better than last
year. About 800 persons were
present during the sale which lasted
from 10 o'clock a. m. till 3 p. m.
Pigs and sheep were offered first;
about 80 Of each, and sold at prices
ranging from to 50 to $40. All
sold at low cesh valuation hard
time duly considered, but none sold
at the ruinous prices paid last year.
Horses and cattle sold at reasona-
BILE figures. Some animals sold for
less than they we're worth and moth
ing brought fancy price.
PROPERTY OF NJ. c. FITZPATRICK.
Cow and calf to L. w. Reynolds,
S37.
Heifer, half Jersey, to w. j.
Wilsford. $G2 so.
PROPERTY OF D. E. WILSON.
Moselle, Shorthorn cow, to Gray
Hopkins, $24.
PROPERTY OF W. J. wILsFoRD.
Saddle horse to Newton White,
1854.
Jersey heifer to w. H. Rose, $l3.
r. G. Adams,
$3.50.
jersey heifer to w. C. Carter, $25.
PROPERTY OF J. B. BOYD.
Saddle horse to Mr.. McCloud,
$72. 80.
PROPERTY OF W. c. CARTER.
Allie May, black mare, to Gid
Simmons, 1926.
PROPERTY OF A. ]. NJ KIMMIN.
Dun colt to David Follis, SIG.
Dun FLY, to Tom May. 500.
PROPERTY OF J. L. PICKENs.
Denmark, black colt. to NJ. G.
Camody, $3.50.
PROPERTY OF J. B. STACY & SON.
Cow and calf to A. j. Ballentine,
$33.
Cow and calf to E. R. Sumpter,
$33.
Cow and calf to j. A. White.
$245O.
Cow and calf to W. H. Rose,
$23.50.
PROPERTY OF d. A. M'KNIGHT.
Shorthorn heifer to w. r. Dick
erson, $1,000.
Shorthorn heifer to w. R. Dick
erson, $11.50.
PROPERTY OF VIM. TUNGETT.
Jersey bull to Geo. A. Watson,
$25.
Shorthorn bull calf to Geo. A.
Watson, So.
PROPERTY OF ED. N. MARTIN.
Jersey heifer to Theo. Richard
son, $3.50.
Jersey heifer to L Oliver, $3.50.
A" VIII Rose Sc. so.
% - T.. Oliver. 81.
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Bunker Hill.
TELEPHoNE BY sPECTAToR.

IELEHdONE 81 SGECTATOR.
Our ice cream supper passed
off pleasantly and was better sue
cess financially thsn was expected,
realizing 500 % with a profit of
$73, which will be sufficient to cell
the school building. We feel great
full to the people for their liberality
The Pulaski boys failed to meet
the Bunker Hill Bullets last Friday
evening as was expected. The
Blooming Grove boys took their
place and the game resulted in a
score of so to 81 in favor of the
home boys.
Misses Frayser and Smith OF
Martin College were visiting Miss
Minnie Mofitt last week. They re-
turned Sunday evening.
Miss Myrtle Woodnng of Pu-
laski was visiting her aunt, Mrs. A
M. Phelps, last week. Miss Lille
McGrew accompanied her. They
are two charming young ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Alternately
came down Sunday on a visit Il
John King. Mr.. Alternately return,
ed Tuesday and was accom- panied
by Miss Annie Wells as far as Pu
laski. Mrs. Alternately will spenC
the balance of the week with Mrs
j. G. King.