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Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

THE farmers thought last week when
they saw their fields simply ponds of
water that the wheat prospect like that
Of the peaches was very bad, but now
that the most Ofthe water is gone it is
hoped that the outlook is not so dis
cOuraoing.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
Damage to- Mill Property by the
Flood,

The rain that set in on Thursday
morning after midnight and grew
heavier and still heavier as the
day wore away, running well on
into the afternoon, sometimes almost as
heavy as a thunder shower, produced
n volume of water with the addition Of
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

SENATOR CAMERON, it is said, will
refrain from voting if the republican
majority makes a direct issue with the
President on the subject Of giving in
formation about suspensions from Office.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
kOr The Smlr1La Timcs.

kOr the Smyrna Times.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I would submit the
following ticket for the suffrage of the
voters of the town of Smyrna, to be
voted upon March 1st:
ALDERMAN,
Henry G. Budd
COMMISSIONERS,
John H. Honeckcr,
Samuel Taylor,
William A. FAIRIES,
John c. Stockly,
John VanGasken,
John B. Cooper,
VIM. NJ. Lewis.
ASSESSOR,
H. d. Boyer.
TREASURER,
James p. HOf1ecker.
TAXPAYER.
Smyrna, DeI., Feb 18th, 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

doctor in Nashville gave the following pre-
scription for a sick lady, suffering with neural
gia "A new bonnet. a cashmere shawl, a pair OF
gater boots, and a bottle Of Salvation OIL" The
lady recovered Immediately, and earnestly re
cOmmends the Salvation Oil 20 every one. II Ii
sold at all drug stores for p cents a bottle.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

THE position of the House commit
tee on coinage is regarded as cOrrobOr-
ating the view that there will be no
silver legislation ut this session of Con
crreSS
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

FORTY thousand people tried in vain
to get into Music Hall, Cincinnati,
where the Rev. Sam. Jones was preach
ing Sunday night.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

THE subcommittee of the House on
railways and canals has made a unani-
nous report in favor of the Maryland
Delaware ship-canal.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
For the Smyrna Time
The benevolent Society.

The benevolent Society.
The Ladies ofthe Benevolent Society
feel under many obligation to the ciu-
zens of Smyrna and vicinity, not only
for their generous contributions, but
also for the encouragement given by
their presence and the kind assistance
rendered. They wish particularly to
thank the gentlemen Of the Smyrna
Roller Rink for the kind offer of their
building, free Of all expense and to
Mr.. Henry 5. Anthony for his untiriug
interest and great assistance in many
ways. The ladies will be glad to have
any cases of necessity reported to the
Society. Realized from the festival
$3.50
Miss SARAH c. CUMMINs, President.
Mrs. T. B. MEGEAR, Vice President.
Mrs. w. w. TsCHUDY, Secretary.
Mrs. f. J. COLT, Treasurer.
Mrs. LYDIA Mcdowell, Distributing
Agent.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

lOE Allb CuSuliiA NllICC uOuIuo
w. G. TT. Frank Pratt.
w. V. T.-Miss Belle Wood.
w. r. S.-Benjamin F. Turner.
w. A. S.-Miss Mollie Wells.
w. F. S.-Mrs. Herman Roe.
w. T. II. L. Mason.
w. C.-Mrs. c. o. Swinney.
w. M.-James-Hurty,
w. d. M.-Miss Laura Mcdowell.
w. l G.-Miss Susie Wright.
w. o. G.-Harry Wilson.
On Saturday night some one removed
danger signal Ia lantern giving a
red light which was placed at a hole
in the road beside the water main
valve at the corner of South and Main
streets, carried it some distance uI
South street and hung it on a fence
Fortunately no accident resulted from
this act of deviltry, but had a horse
stepped into the sink and fallen or
the stake waist-high above the ground
to hang the lantern on, it would un
dOubtedly been severely injured if no
ruined. 1t is strange that there are
people who will take such pains to bC
devilish and destructive.
TOMORROW evening will be the oC
casiOn of "a grand time for Harmon,
Lodge, No. 13, A. F, and A. NJ. TIL
lodge is in very 1Ourishing condition
and is steadily making accessions K
its membership. Tomorrow eVenin
they will dedicate their beautiful hall
The Grand Lodge of the State will b
present, also visiting members from
Dover, Middletown, MillingtOn an
other towns of the Peninsula. The ex
ercises will close with a grand banque
in the Town Hall at 10 o'clock P. n
f. Thomas Clayton is the caterer fC
this occasion and P. p. Collins ger
eral manager. Quite a number of inv
tatiOns have been extended to citizen
of the town and community to be pre-
ent at the banquet.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

Englaud, TO prevent the Greek fleet
from attacking Turkey. has ordered
heF Aeet 10 disarm the Grecian navy.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
Business Locals.

Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. CoOper's.
For SALE.-A good Door Frame,
with a three light transOm. Geo. NJ.
Stevenson.
Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
J, B. Cooper's.
Prepare yourself for the Winter by
buying your Clothing, Underwear and
Hats from the new and large stock of
John f. Phillips.
The Capitol Shirt will be Made to
Order in Amy Style, by leaving your
Measure with w. B. Megear.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures,
at J. b. CoOper's. Loops and Fringes.
A Large Stock of Capitol Shirts Just
Received at Megear's.
Order any Book you want, at J. B.
CoOper's.
Globe Shirts, Crown Collars and Cuffs,
take the lead. J. f. Phillips
F. II. Burgess Capitol Shirt in All
Grades and Styles, Call at Megear's.
Nobby Suits and Nobby Styles of
Clothing, very cheap, at Phillips.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
Phillips stock of Underwear, Neck
wear and Footwear, is par excellent.
The Best IS Cent Shirt in the Market
Capitol, at Megcars.
The only reliable catarrh remedy on the mar
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A good line Of Overcoats and Fancy
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J. f. Carter has engaged JOSEPH
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hanger, to take charge Of his paperinJ
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There can be no better Shirt thai
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|; Our sales in Hats this season hav
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n When She was Child, she cried for CASTORIA
When she became Miss, she clung to CASTORIa
,e When She had Children, she gave them CAsTA
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i'll For Fine Dress Shirt Cali for Il
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Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes al
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The Perkins & House Non-Explc
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Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
FOR RENT.

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persistently with Brazilian Balm. huO
it on the throat and chest as wen o.
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Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
FOR RENT.

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feb loft Apply at this Office
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
Politics a Half Century Ago.

Politics a Half Century Ago.
Among some of the old papers of
John Quillen, deceased, was found the
following ticket for 1888
"FoUR YEARS AND LIBERTY"
Electors of President and Tice President.
CORNELIUS P. COMEGYS,
GEORGE TRUITT,
HENRY +. HALL.
For Governor,
Arnold Naudain.
Representative in Congress.
JOHN J. MILLIGAN.
Senators,
Joseph Smithers,
Charles Polk.
For one year from the % Tuesday in Nov. 1888
Representatives,
Thomas A. Rees,
John Raymond,
Charles Marin,
James B. Macomb,
Isaac Gruwell,
Manlove Johnson,
Peter f. Causey.
Coroner,
LEVI LISTER.
Levy Court Commissioners.
William Denney, ID. G. II.
Por one year from the ID Tuesday in Nov. 1888.
Ayers Stockly, d. G. II.
On lieu Of Alexander V. Murphy, resigned)
William Keith, l.. c. II.
For one year from the I'd Tuesday in Nov 1888
Joseph KINNEY, d. II.
For three years from the I'd Tuesday in Nov. 1893
Peter l.. Cooper, MUIR. II.
Thomas B. Harrington, MUIR, H
Peter Galloway, MIS-. II.
The above is true copy with two
exceptions: First, James b. Macomb''
name is scratched and Ignatius 7
COoper's written. Second, on the
margin of this ticket in bold black
type are the words, "Our Country
its COnstitution-and the Supremacy
of the Laws. Speed the Plough"
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
GRAIN

Philadelphia I Smyrna Transportation Csn,.sy.
February 18th, 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsTORIA
When she was Child, she cried for CAsTORIA
When she became Miss, she clung To CASrORIA
When She had Children, she gave them CAsTA
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17
For the Smyrna Times.

IAAIAIEk.
Smyrna, Del., Feb. 18th, 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

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Smyrna times., 1886-02-17

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16

"Oh, there's plenty of patriotism left in
the country" said journalist from In
diana at the press headquarters yester-
day. at flames up in all sorts of men on
occasion. was working at the polls in
indianapolis on election day, 1880. The
fight between the Garfield men and the
Hancock men was hot, tell you A ven
cradle man. one of our best citizens,
rushed up TO me late in the afternoon,
pale and agitated, and cried out:
"'Brother Thompson, the other side are
buying votes buying themN
"'You don't say SOL ] answered. How
much are they giyingF
"'Three dollars, just think of it, the in
famous scoundrelsr
"'Well, / answered, we're giving four
dollars
Really
Sure; and we will raise them out of
their boots no matter how high up they
GO
clears came into the aged eyes, and in
a trembling voice he said
"'Thank God the cause of good gov
eminent is safer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Pasturins Meadows in Autumn.
From the Practical Farmer.

There Is strong temptation to past
ure meadows in the fall, particularly if
there is luxurious growth of aftermath
Animals intended for the butcher, or
those usually thin, would thrive so nicely
upon this rich, juicy grass, save large
amount of grain, and thus increase his
profits, thinks the farmer. A superficial
reasoning seems to establish this theory
But the gain is not as great as he sup
poses. The injury to the meadow will
become apparent the next haying season
If the meadow is to be broken up the fol
lowing spring, then pasture as long as
the stock can maintain itself in a thriving
condition. The droppings will compen-
safe the soil for the elements removed in
the grass, particularly if the stock is ma
ture and fed daily ration of grain.
But meadows from which crop of hay
is to be removed the following season are
seriously injured by close cropping. The
injury is most mechanical. If the fall
season is wet one the soil is soft, and
every step packs the ground, makes the
surface uneven by indenting it beneath
the hoof, and eleyating that surrounding
il. The roots are broken and exposed to
the sun, and much of the grass pulled up
by the roots. Grass, like wheat, is better
by having a good protection from the
biting frosts and keen blasts of winter.
A liberal growth of after math will fur
nish this protection and keep the roots
in vigorous condition. The first warm
days in spring will start them in action,
whereas if the ground is bare late in the
fall, it will be weeks before any signs of
life appear, and before the grass becomes
matted and high enough to prevent the
evaporation of moisture the sun has bak
ed the ground to almost the hardness of
a brick, after which there is but little is
any growth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Magnesium as an lllwminant. :
indianapolis journal.

DO you know said n chemist to re-
porter, "that the metal magnesium is be-
ing introduced iii the United States as an
illuminant as a substitute for all other
lights"
The listener disclaimed any knowledge
on the subject.
Its successful introduction, continued
the speaker, Twill depend altogether up
on the cost of its production, nothing
but its high cost preventing its practical
use A few years ago it was sold at $40 q
pound. Now, by a new process, German,
il can be sold at IS pound and there is
little doubt that before long il will be pro
duced cheaper"
Here the chemist took out shiny piece
of what looked like n strip ofiwatch
which he ignited AS it burned it pro-
duced powerfully brilliant light, more
intense, even, than electricity.
"Its use will not be attended with dan
ger, like electricity, ann it can be arrang
ed go that even the remote country
church or dancing hall can have IL, as well
as the dwellers in the great cities. 1t can
be placed in lamp, arranged with clock
work movements to feed ribbon OF the
metal regularly. IL has white vapor
oxide of magnesium, given off by the
metal in burning, which will require a
smoke-bell when burned indoors
The chemist ignited another piece of
the watch spring, which glowed like the
sun.
at it said" he continued, "that mag
nesium lamp Of 1000 candle power throws
enough light TO distinguish vessel nine
miles distant. A wire the size of this
equals the tight of seventy-fye steariue
candles. This would make the cost of
magnesium little more than gas, while no
expensive works or street mains are re-
quired for its use, making its introduc-
ton for lighting towns and villages avery
simple matter indeed. | predict that
within five years the magnesium light will
be as familiar a sight in many places in
Indiana as the electric light is to-doy in
Indianapolis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
FARM NOTES.

The new wheat crop is estimated as
high as 450000000 bushels.
A few tubs of poor butter in an invoice
bring the average price down below the
line of profit.
Thorough cultivation of corn and po-
tatoes often repeated will be found a sure
protection against drought.
1t is claimed that the worlds supply of
wheat is shorter than the average, and
that prices will be higher.
Peppermint which is considered a weed
is utilized in some sections, the oil there
from selling at $3.50 per bottle.
Collect all the windfall apples and
cook them for the stock and you
will greatly lessen the crop of codling
moths next season.
An Illinois farmer threshed 1000 bush
els of oats from twenty-seyen acres,
while a neighbor secured sixty bushels
per acre.
AS soon as the ears have been taken
from the sweet corn the stalks should be
cut up and fed to the COWS in as green
condition as possible.
Even Australian wool-growers have
trouble. South America is becoming a
strong rival in wool production, and the
Australians are seeking new markets in
China and Japan.
The milk coming from cows fed on wet
swampy lands, wild grasses and unwhole-
some water will make poor, spongy cheese
of offensive odor and flavor and difficult
to cook or keep.
Nearly all plants require more water
when in bloom than at any other time;
they require more in a warm temperature
than in a cold; more when in state of
active growth than when at rest.
The crop of Catawba grapes in New
York State promises well if the frosts do
not put in an appearance early. The
grape rot prevails in many sections this
season owing to the wet spring and sum
mer.
A century plant at Auburn, New York
is thirty feet high and the stem is six in
Towering branches, with over 5000 buds
and flowers. 1t is about sixty years
old
1t is stated that the New York dairy
men are favorable to the subs titution of
sheep for cows, believing that in produc-
ing choice mutton and lamb they will de-
rive larger profits than from milk.
Keep the garden in good order until
the end of the season. Many start well,
but late in the summer their gardens look
unsightly.
Throw little straw under the tomato
vines, to keep the fruit clean and ground
moist, making much finer fruit and con
tinuing it longer.
Budding is in season whenever manur-
ed buds may be had and the stock il in
proper condition; that is, the bark parts
readily frem the wood.
Do not feed breeding sows very largely
on grain. They may be kept in good
condition, but it should be done by more
bulky or partially green food.
1t has been proven over and over again
that little land well titled is more profit
able than an extended area neglected and
cared for.
When away from home keep your eyes
open to see how much other farmers may
be in advance or in the rear of you in
matters pertaining to farming.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Cutting of Corn.
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture

There has been a great change in the
views of practical farmers the last few
years on the subject of the best time to
cut up corn. A few years ago it was the
general practice to wait until the corn
was dry and the fodder below the ear
pretty well dried up before beginning to
cut This is now believed to be a mis-
take 1t has been found by experience
that the corn does not gain anything by
standing after the grains begin to glaze,
and that the stalk and fodder lose very
considerably. As this is year when it is
necessary that farmers should be econom-
lcal III saving forage this fact should be
borne In mind and the corn not be per-
united to stand until the stouer is well
nigh rendered valueless. No doubt all
the early corn has already past the peri
cd when 1t should have been cut in order
70 get the benefit of the fodder to the
fullest extent, but the sooner it is cut,
even now the better.
II, with the general shortage in the hay
crops, the fall continues dry and does not
Dlng out good fall pasturage so as to
ooylete the necessity of feeding till well
INTO winter, and the winter should then
prove hard one, every pound of forage
mat can be saved will be needed. We
may not have such a juncture of circum-
stances, but at the same time We may. II
Is matter of great Importance to every
farmer to provide as well as possible for
such an emergency.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Locating an Apiary.

A New York state cores ondent holds
that it is generally poor location for
Bookkeeping where bees have TO go east
ward for pasturage, as nine out of ten of
our thunder-storms are from the west and
where the bees are ont a mile and the
storm comes up quickly it usually meets
the heavily laden workers before they
reach the hive and many are thus destroy
ed. In some instances where bees go
eastward for their supplies and are caught
in storm late in the day, which is fol-
lowed by cold evening and night and
the next day be wet, it is believed that
one-eighth, if not more, of the bees in a
colony perish.
The correspondent thinks this is one of
the greatest of all drawbacks in bee
keeping, and one which is scarcely ever
taken into account What has been sug
gested may account for the reasons why
some localities are worthless for bee
keeping.
An apiarist in such a locality may do
his best and never succeed; his colonies
are all the time weak N spite of breed
ing, while another, two or three miles
away, meets with great success; his bees
getting warning of the storm have a mile
the start of il, and only have to sail in
with the wind
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-09-16
Fertilizers from Waste Materials.
PhiladeInhia Aecnrd.

large amount of manurial matter can
be saved and utilized on the farm by a
little extra care, and no chemical matter
is necessary to reduce any kind of sub
stance used to fine condition. To make
bones seryicable they should be broken
into small pieces and placed in box or
hogshead with ashes and manure. This
is done by placing a layer of ashes on
the bottom Of the box, and then layer
of bones, with an occasional layer of
manure, which causes the mass to decom-
pose more quickly, the whole being
kept damp with the urine or soapsuds.
What should be desired is to make a com
plete manure or fertilizer on the farm,
and bones might be bought with ad-
vantage for that purpose. Ashes will lib
crate the ammonia if mixed with manure,
but when mixture is made and kept
damp the loss is prevented. The bones
ere softened and disintegrated by the po-
fash of the ashes, the bones being chang
ed from phosphate of lime into phos-
phate of potash, and in that condition
are as soluble and available as super
phosphate. The nitrogen of the urine al
so undergoes several changes, and if salt
be added to the mass there will be a form
alton, or liberation, of chlorine gas which
will unite with the amonia great
many salts are formed, and all the origi
nal materials are entirely changed in
character. While the majority of farm
ers possess large manure heaps they may
not attempt to manufacture fertilizers in
this manner, but as fe rtilizers rich in nj
trogen, potash and phosphoric acid sell
at prices varying from $40 to $50 per ton
the matter of manufacturing such on the
farm is an important one. AS stated, the
teaching of bones, ashes and a small
quantity of manure, as is done when I've
is made, will give a more galua-
BILE substance than the farmer can
find in the market, and he may
also preserve a large amount of nitrogen
by simply filling box with mixture of
one part kainet and two parts dry earth,
and then pouring all the urine he can OBJ
tain upon it, allowing the waste water
therefrom to be collrcted in vessels and
returned TO the mass. These two mix
lures if united, will give the farmer the
pilates, and potash of the first box,
with the nitrogen and potash salts of the
second, and when chemical change has
entirely ceased he can place the mixture
aside under cover, and it will retain its
Quality as we'll as the commercil fertile
ers. BY a careful saving of all the waste
II aterials that may serve such a purpose
the amount of fertilizer that can be made
on a small farm viii be very large and be
ready for the plants as soon as 1t Is need
ed. Many farmers annually pay out