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Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
Worth Know;no

MI. W. II. Morgan, merchant Lake Citv. Fla
s.sen was taken with severe Cold, attended with a
Distressing Cough and running into ConsumD-
uOn II us hrst stages. He tried many so-ealIed
popular cough remedies and steadily grew worse
was reduced in flesh, had difficulty in breathing
anu anu was unable to Sleep Finally tried Dr. Kings
mediate relief. and after using abou: haIfdozen
Detues found himself well and has had no return
vi tne olseaSe. No other remedy can show So
sIand record OF cures, as DR.. Kings New Dis
c0Very ior Consumption. Guaranteed to do inst
T. Hofecker's Drug Store. ~ vas
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

John G. Whittier, the poet, in a let
ter to the secretary of the Howard AS
sociation of London, thus defines his
religious belief: al like practical
christianity and true following of the
Master. l weary of creeds and dog
mas more and more. 1 love the old
way of Grellet and Woolman, but I
have no controversy with others. lam
now in feeble health. My work is done
put L trust and am thankful that can
not glory in myself. My sole trust is
in the goodness of God"
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
Defeat of Warner Miller.


1t has been apparent from the out
SET OF the campaign that the local issue
In New York State was surrounded
with peculiar difficulties. Governor
Hill had, by his course upon excise
legislation, made it clear that it would
be money in the pockets of the So 900
saloon-keepers of the State to re-elect
MIN, even if it cost heavy price to do
1t. An organized movement BEGAN to
bring this about many months before
the Democratic Convention met. This
brought into being a great political
centre; but its activity was bound to
De multiplied many times when the
question at stake was one, literally. of
dollars and cents to the saloon-keeper.
In opposition to this new power, rami-
Tying into every village in the State.
there was, outside of the Republican
party organization, only the sentiment
OF such Democrats as could separate
themselves from their party, that the
state should not be ruled by its worst
classes. There is reason to believe
Chat the number of these citizens was
considerable, and the demonstrations
on the part of the clergy were without
precedent.
But the clergymen did not buy votes
for Miller. The churches did NOT
assess themselves large sums for his
campaign expenses. There was no
Sdespotlc organization at Mr.. MilIer's
back commanding the services and
pocket-books of a Well-driIIed armv of
S5,OOO political workers who would
stop at nothing to gain their ends
Thus Governor Hill had the ADVANTAGE
rom the start. Then, too, he was for
Iunate In being able to hide behind the
residential issue. After allowance
mas been made for ali the dissidents.
the iact remains that Governor Hill re.
celVed the support of the bulk ofhis mar
ty, and was enabled by the peculiar in
nuence at work for him to run ahead of
MS ticket. Many thousands of Demo-
Gratis voted for him simply because he
was the Democratic candidate. who
would be ashamed to do as he has
done. 41''9
Inc Republican party has nothing
In Its course to look back upOn with
regret. 1t took its stand upon a Drin-
eiple which it will not abandon and r.
fought brave and honorable fight
Warner Miller, its leader in this CON.
test, emerges from it with a National
reputation for courage, ability and
straightforward manliness. He arous-
ed the conscience of the State. His
were met only with bribes.
.! Inc relations of his canvass to the Ma
tlonal ticket in the State were most |
important. There can be no donbt |
Jhat his course in making Temperance |
Inc Leading State issue brought MANY
trohibition voters back 20 the Repu5-
ticket. ''''OA'''1
he will always carry with him
something which his competitor will
never enjoy, either in Office or out. the
aspect of those citizens of the State of
New York whose respect is worth hav-
ng.-N. Y. Tribune. - '''''
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

General Badeau has been allowed
$4,000 by the heirs of General Grant
ior clerical work done in the prepare
non OF the Grant Memoirs. Badeau.
up to General Grants death had been
under the protection and care of the
General during and since the war. and
had enjoyed some of the most lucrative
ofnoes in the gift of the Republican ad-
mlnistration. He had been petted and
pampered until he began to look on
himself as a bigger man than Grant
himself.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Boston liked Hading after she made
tne following remark, which was dulv
published: Do you know it seems to
me since l have been in Boston as if I
were in Paris again. The audiences
mere are so Intelligent, they under
stand our language so we'll and are so
appreciatlve that it seems as though I
were playing to my own countrvmen. y
When she appears in Boston in March,
IL Is expected that the Athenians will
step on each other in their frantic
Hading. '''O
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Within a radius of forty miles OF
Rochester there are more than 5OO
fruit evaporators. These evaporators
give employment during the autumn
ana winter to about 10000 hands.
whose wages average from So to S12 a
week Last season the production of
tnese evaporators was about 3O,OOOOOO
pounds, worth at first cost about
$2,OOO,OOO. The principal consuming
countries abroad are Germany, Eng.
land, Belgium, Holland and France. in
winch the new product has entirely
9lsplaced the old-fashioned sun-dried
1Tult; West Africa and Australia are
slso s beginning to call for evaporated
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
M 0aI

Thoroughly cleanee the blood, which is the
fountain Of health, by using DR.. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery, and good digestion, a
Ialr SKIN, buOyant spirits, vital strength and
soundness Of constitution will be established.
Golden Medical Discovery cures all humOrs,
from the common pimple, blotch, or eruption,
70 the worst ScrOfula, or blOOd-pOison. Es-
peeially has 1t proven its efficacy in curing
salt-rheum or letter, Fever-sores, Hip-joint
Disease, ScrofulOus Sores and Swellings, En-
larged Glands, and Eating Ulcers.
Golden Medical Discovery cures Consump-
Gion (which is ScrOfula of the Lungs), by its
wonderful bloOd-purifying, invigOrating, and
nutritive properties For Weak Lungs, Spit
ting of Blood, ShOrtness of Breath, Bronchitis,
Severe Coughs, Asthma, and kindred affec-
uons, It is sovereign remedy. 1t promptly
cures the severest Coughs.
For Torpid Liver. Bilioueness, or I" Liver
Complaint" Dyspepsia, and Indigestion, it is
an unequalled remedy. Sold by druggists
DR. PIERCE'S PELLETS - ANTI
Bilious and Cathartic.
25c. vial, by druggists.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Efforts to develop electricity from
neat directly without the use of a dy-
namo are not yet meeting commercial
success, but the inventors are hard at
work and are reported to be making
important advances. The product of
one European thermopile is reported to
De not more than five or six times as
costly as the product of dynamo and
gas engine, and though that does not
look very promising to a capitalist. it
marks great advance to electrician.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Riches are evanescent, and take unto
themselves wings and fly away. The
millions of A. 7. Stewart have all been
scattered to the four winds, and the
immensely profitable business has pass
ed away to other firms. What took
Mr.. Stewart lifetime to build up, has
been dissipated in decade. Bad man
agement was the cause, and proves
that Mr.. Hilton, though eminent in
law, was not competent to transact a
mercantile business such as A. T. Stew
art bequeathed to his executors. It
has been nice plum for the lawyers.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
Rnnnma 80 Ynntl.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley Peterson, Clay county.
Iowa, tells the following story the truth Of which
Is vouched for by the residents Of the town 81
am 15 years old, have been troubled with kidney
not dress myself without help. Now / am free
nom al pain ana soreness and am able 10
ae ail my own housework. owe my thanks to
and removed completely an disease ana main
Try bottle. only so centt at JAS p. HofIeckeris
Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

The peoples remedy for the cure of
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hoarseness.
Bronchitis, Group, Influenza, Whoop-
ing Cough, Incipient Consumption is
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the old relia-
BILE. Price 25 cts.
To promptly and permanently cure
rheumatism or neuralgia use Salvation
Oil. Price 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

DR.. Theel, Philadelphia's renowned
specialist for nervous debility, blood
polsons, kidney and special diseases.
mas cured more cases than all Others
combined. He has cured cases pro-
nounced incurable by leading physi-
clans. We would advise those suffer-
ing to consult him personally or bv
letter at his Office, 5SS North Fourth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Laxador never causes nausea. grin.
or weakness, an can be taken az anv
time without Inconvenience. Price
only % cents a package.
Babies are the institution and shoul5
be guarded from attacks of colo fatn-
lence, etc, by DR.. Bulls BABY Svrnn
Price % cents bottle.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Young Emperor William. Of Ger.
many, learned the art of type-settine
ana no was q fair compositor. Take
heart, ye printers, devilsl You NAV
not all become emperors or kings. bnt
you can become greater men-eood
ana useful citizens, and perhaps Presi-
qents gents OF the United States.-Salem SIN.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

A liquor dealer at Weenhawken. N.
j., has refused to pay 500 fee for the
renewal Of his license on the ground
that members of the police force owe
him $50 for drinks. The matter was
referred to the Police Committee and
the chairman promises that the police
officers liquor bills will be settled.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

The misfortune that has come to
Florida hasstimulated a large number
of towns in other Southern States ~
boom themielves as ideal winter resorts
in the hopeof capturing some Yankee
dollars.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

In Society Circles.-Lady-John.
show this gentleman the door.
Gentleman-I beg your pardon.
madam, I am not the English Minister.
l can find my way out WASHINGTON
Post.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Memory Training Is the latest dis.
oovery. lhose who have forgotten the
little bills hey owe will be benefited
(and Others tool by taking lessons.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

An Englishadmiral, says Il Is true the life
SAVING aeryic Of America Is not eoualed any
Wnere "a the forld" Il Is also true that Ayers
@neify tectoal saves annually thousands Of
nYes. lnyale.Dle Ia sudden colds, throat and
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Had not President Cleveland written
ms tariff reform message he would un-
dou0tedly have seen imselfto-day am
nounced as his own successor for an
other four years.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
8AIg Street, opposite tha Smyrna House.
Furniture Of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits. Bureaus, Bedsteads,
Chairs Lounges, Tables Stands. Mattresses. Spring
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods. ian 5.tf
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

=, single bottle Of Ayers Sarsaparilla win estah.
llah tne merits of this medicine as q blood nnri-
ner Many thousands Of peoole are yearly cureti
oI chronic diseases by the faithful use Of this
remedy. II is unequaled for tbe cure Of scrofula.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

scapes, ETC., will appear, and there are to
be illustrated articles on Bible scenes.
treating especially the subjects of the Inter-
national Sunday-School Lessons. George
W. Cable will write "Strange, True Stories
Of louisiana" There will be noveIettes
ana short stories by leading writers, occa-
sional articles on war subjects supplement
al TO the famous "War Papers" by General
Grant and others, which have been appear
.ng in The Century), etc., etc.
Ihe Century costs four dollars year, and
Is published by The Century Co., Of New
York, who will send copy Of the full pros
Oectus to any one on request
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
IN THE STATE.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.

New Castle county Democratic ticket is
elected and the electoral vote of the
State will be for Cleveland. Congressman
Pennington, Democrat, is returned by
1000 majority. The complete vote is:
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

The Arab who invented alcohol died
300 years ago, but his spirit still lives.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

place IN its pages. It is the
result Of four years. work
OF Mr.. Timothy Cole, the
leading magazine engraver
of the world, in the galleries
OF Europe, engraving from
the originals the greatest
pictures by the old masters.
A series Of papers on Ire
land, its customs land
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

Natural gas well secrets are noted
for the ease with which they leak out.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

SUSSEX COUNTY.
The pluTalilies in Sussex county are
about as follows
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

begins its thirty-seventh
volume. Two great feat
ures Of the magazine
which are to continue
throughout the new vol
ume are already well
known to the public, the
Lincoln history and the
papers on a" "Siberia and
the Exile System" The
first Of these, written by
Messrs. Nicolay and Hay,
President Lincoln's pri-
vate secretaries, contains
the inside history Of the
dark days Of the war, as
seen from the White
House. ~
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
A Joke on Delaware.

Republican majority, 81.
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14
WHOLE NO. l,738.
GA GREAT MAGAZINE
-. The Century for 1aaa.

y VHEquestion has often been
% asked, ''to what does The
Century owe its great circu-
! lationp The Christian linton
once answered this by the
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

1alrly won, not by adver-
using schemes, but by the excellence which
characterizes it in every department. In
their announcements for the coming wear
the publishers state that it has always been
their desire to make The Century the one in
olspensable periodical Of its class, so that
Whatever other publication might be desira-
BILE in the family, The Century could not be-
neglected by those who wish to keen abreast
VI tne times In all matters pertaining to
culture And the unprecedented circula-
1lon OF the magazine would seem to be the
response OF the public to this intention.
with the November number The Centuyy
Smyrna times., 1888-11-14

by George Kennan, are attracting the at
tentiOn of the civilized world. The Chi
cago Tribune says that ''no other magazine
articles printed in the English language lust
now touch upon a subject which so vitallv
interests all thoughtful people in Europe and
America and Asia" As is already known.
copies OF The Century entering Russia have
these articles torn out by the customs officials
on the frontier. ID
be'zse DURING 1889
The Century will publish the most inn
pOrtant art featllra that hna Mt -
The Press., 1888-12-13

interesting and practical sermon last Sun day from the text 'tI am among you as he that serveth. Luke 22:27. Subject Christ Jesus among men to serve them, our example.
 Flight of the scholars in district No. were not absent nor tardy during the fall term, viz. Ola Green, Sadie Andrews, Willie Hill, Haftwell Hill, Archie Hall, John B. K,ngsbury, John Andrews and Georgie Royal. Three others were absent only l day: Newell Hill, Rosa Andrews and Emma Green.
 Most of the winter schools in the par lsh have commenced, that in the 9th be- gins next Monday. The teachers are : Miss Sadie Hughes of South Coventry in district No. 6, Miss Alice E. Brown of Tol- land in No. 8, Miss Amelia F. Goodwin in No. 9, Miss Emma J. Hall in Mo- 10, and Mir. Everett W. Mason in No. 2. The last 3 named are residents here.
The Press., 1888-12-13
som MERs.
(ooRREsPoNDENcE )

The Ladies' Aid Society of Somers have in preparation for next Thursday evening, (20th), at Town Hall, fair and festival for the sale of useful and orna- mental articles appropriate to Christmas and the holidays During the evening an oyster supper will be served, and musi- cal program including great variety of vocal and instrumental selections will be rendered.
The Press., 1888-12-13
EASTFORD. (COrreSnOndence \

-Eastford has taken a new lease of life since the presidential elections Lombard $ Mathewson run the mill known as the Arnold Bros., our enterprising millers, J. M. Keith X Sons, are putting in new mill, J. D. Burrows & Son are buying all the hides they can get at the tannery, J. Whitney and J. Cook of Norwich have started a bobbin shop here, while all the farmers are interested in the creamery which was started last week under the management of MT. Waters of Mapping, Conn. I. Warren and A. M. Bowen are selling as many groceries as ever. Mr, Bowen has added meat market to his al ready extensive business. MT. Reach, who has recently purchased the hotel property in the north part of the town, has made extensive repairs, and has now opened to the public temperance hotel.
 Mrs. Mary A. Slye of Mansfield spent last Sabbath with her son, F. G. SIye.
 -Wm. R. Cross of Gurleyville and Miss Lizzie Thompson of Mansfield have been visiting friends in town the past week.
 Mrs. Franklin George has just closed a successful term of school in district No. X
The Press., 1888-12-13
WALES 6.


 HI. M. Guilder aud daughter received severe injuries, by being thrown from their carriage, while driving through the village last Saturday morning. In meeting three horse team the carriage was over turned, throwing them out upon the frozen ground. MT. Guilder was hurt on one side and also had two ribs fractured. His daughter was badly cut and bruised about the head and face.
 A ruthless band of hen thieves made their appearance in town one night last week, taking them by the wholesale. They visited the henroosts of Edward Shaw, Zeno Harrington, Lewis -Patnode, and thence to Rev. Fl. P. Smiths, where they took about thirty, and J. A. Smiths and H. M. Guilder's. In all about one hun dred were taken. AS yet there is no clue to the marauders.
 Henry Pratt, proprietor. of the board. ing house at the Hogan milLfu some time past, has resigned his p )sitIon and re- moved to Rhode Island.
 -J. M. Lyon has sold his stock and personal property at pubic auction. It is reported he will take q trip through the southern states this winter
 Mir. Baldwin aAd family of Kenyon, R. l., spent last week ill town with h,s wife's mother, Mrs. w. M. Needham.
 Porter Walbridge is laying the foun- dation for new barn.
 Thomas Fitzgerald and wife of South bridge are visiting at c. D. Brewers.
The Press., 1888-12-13

LNOR SALE-One almost new Business H Wagon, one Buggy, one Carriage, one Sleigh, one Business Sleigh, pair bob Seds three 2horse poles, pair double Harness, single Harness, and Buffalo Robe. MRS. D. SPELMAN,
 2w Orcuttvile.
The Press., 1888-12-13

Springfield, Dec. 6, 1888.
 H0Wto pick out of
 the Holiday Books
 of th6s year,
 1888.
 Tue one to suit both
 giver and giUee. Catalogue published by our Book De- partment-now ready. Contains informa- tien about new gift books, with pictures from some of them, and their prices here Its a check on your local bookseller. He'll serve you the better if he knows what you're doing.
 Books, you khow, we sell for less than publishers prices, some of them half-in every case as low as we can. We expect it'll be of interest to all who care about books. cents to any address. Send it in silver or stamps. Saturday, December 8, the store wakes up to the fact that Christmas is coming. For some time we- have lived in holiday air, seen holiday sights, and felt the in spiration of the holiday spirit. The gift quarter puts on new appearance Decem- Der 8. It will be full of the light of silver
  and gold and brass and bronze and spelter and glass, made even more brilliant with leather and plush and wood. We have men wandering all over Europe with nothing to do but gather these things, and see how far our money will go toward bringing us your wants, whatever those wants may be, almost.
 Be part of the crowd.
 FORBES $ WALLACE. Main and Vernon Streets.
The Press., 1888-12-13
ELn.ANas,R,aAM.

Square Pond Correspondence.)
 The first December snow storm pre- vented religious services in both churches here last Sunday. Would such have been the case lii the days by gone when the fathers aud mothers. whose graves alone remain with Us, used to ferventIy sing, and practiced wuat they sang, too,
 eff our hearts are only soGr"a,
 Ice and snow can do no harm :"
 The fall term of our district school has been well taught by MissEmILs c. Meacham It closed on the Sth inst. Lessons were finely recited, aud several declamations pleasingly spoken. Walton Aborn gave one or Whittier's little poems nicely. One brave little fellow, Victor Slater, Brightly named), has walked full mile aud a halt to school nearly every day.
The Press., 1888-12-13
ASH E0RR R.

A preliminary meeting for organizing a grange was held week ago, and chart CT member, twenty in number, agreed to join.
The Press., 1888-12-13
LOUIS HELM.

NOTICE. The annual meeting of stock IN holders of the Stafford Springs Aqueduct Com pany will be held at the office of the secretary, in the National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Conn.,, on Monday, Dec 1Tth, at .. m.
 J. F. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary. Stafford Springs, Conn., Dec. 5th, 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-11
HENRY STRAUSS 3o4 KING ST.

The WHEAT CORNER AND tn: CoRNERERs =
The recent speculations in wheat have borne
fruit, and from various directions comes the news
OF an increase in the price of -four and bread
The situation is one that ought not to be passed
over in silence. No for any increase ex-
lists, apart from the havoc wrought by specula-
tors ON them, snd them slone, must the odium
rest. They are directly conspiIators against the
peace OF the country, and deserve no better or
other consideration than is accorded to other plot
ters The anarchists jeopardized the peace OF q
city the former of country. Suppose, by way
of Illustration, that any of the class who enrich
themselves by gambling in the necessaries OF lie,
should buy up the wheat crop Of the country, and
then hold it, only selling at fabulous prices, az
they might DO it would not be long before the cry
of BREAD or blood - would be heard in every
State, and when such state comes the hrst drop
of blood split becomes spark to enkindls the
vast turbulent mass to be found in every great
centre Of population. Most OF the great riots that
have occurred in our history had as an excuse for
their origin some outrage upon the people, under
cover OF which the lawless element has fastened
to seize the opportunity to burn and pillsge, and
no cry could be more effective than the cry for
bread.-BdH. american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-11
LOCAL RREVITIES

T. 4. L l. will leave here early to-mor
row y Richmond.
Tx revival services at the NJ. E. Church
South will be continued throughout the
week
A marriage license was issued in Wash.
ington yesterday TO Stephen Blue and Mar
tina Anderson, Of this city.
An adjourned meeting of the Y. NJ C. A.
will be held tonight at their rooms. The
State secretary will be in attendance.
Mr. Samuel Simpson, jr., and Mr.. G. NJ.
Bastable have bought out Mr. Samuel Simp-
SOD, sr.. at Warrenton junction and formed
partnership to conduct business there.
An agent OF Buffalo Bills Wild West show
ia negotiating with Capt Geo. A. Mushbach
for The rent OF his farm in Fairfax county,
near this city, on which TO winter the stock
of that chow.
The work of repaving St. Asaph street,
between King and Prince, has about been
completed Last night mound of earth
was made on that square and covered with
evergreens and board set up on which was
the following inscription sacred to the
memory Of w. B. Dobie, Superintendent of
Police. who talked himself to death, At
Rest"
Judge L. ". Gughcs, of the T. s. Court has ap-
point Messss. Frank Harper, David Tennesson
H. Il. Harper and Samuel Padgett u. S supervi-
sors Of election in their respective wards in this
city.
One Of the most extensive advertisers in the
GAZETTE says that his sales yesterday exceeded
those Of Any day for the past four years-hls re-
tail sales aioEe amounting TO upwards of 500.
Judge Stuart has granted a temporary order re-
straning the A. & w. Z. L. from laying turnout
on Fayette street to the lot which it is proposed
to build an oil house.
VIM Smith, the colored man who was shot by
Judge Ssngster on Monday night, continues to i'm
prove.
Mr.. e. E. Price will have for sale in market to-
morrow some nice salt water rocS, trout and toun-
ders.