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Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

Secretary Bavard was anxious for the
treaty to be discussed in open session
because he thought the more the peo-
pie knew about the treaty the more
popular it would become.
Friday last was the Tooth day of the
present session OF Congress. The bills
and resolutions introduced to that date
aggregate 1858, which is over 1000
more than the total number introduced
during the first hundred days of the
last Congress. The Senate has passed
88l bills and the House 427. The
House has sent 1856 bills to the Presi-
dent and the Senate "a. So, as Con-
crosses go, the work of the fftieth, is
nothing to be ashamed of so far, after
all.
For years past when Congress has
not worked fast it has been the custom
TO excuse and forgive it on the ground
That 1t is too bulky body to do better.
Representative Tillman. of South Car
DINA, has just come to the front with a
new theory. He says that our Nation
al Legislature, considering the size OF
this country, with its vast and varied
population, is altogether too small.
NOSS hO1 NAAluh llldJ buC lul6ECSIS Ol
sixty millions of people can be proper
ily cared for by four hundred lSgis-
latOrs.
In his opinion the House of Repre-
sentatives should have at least six hun
dred members and the Senate no less
than three hundred, and in support of
this proposition Mr.. Tillman cited the
fact that the British House of Lords
has $50 members and the House oi
Commons $40.
Mr.. Tillman very ably advocated his
side of the question. But there is
much that can be said on both sides
and many people in this country be.
lieve that the public business could be
greatly facilitated, the danger of waste.
ful deadlOcks diminished, and the mis-.
chief of sectional combinations done
away with by cutting down the mum
ber of members.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
Maryland Items.

A pension has been granted ThOs.
Numbers, of MillingtOn.
After the 25th of April, oyster hous-
es are not allowed to sell oysters
caught within the limits of the State.
The trotting stallion, Maryland
Messenger" owned by J. H. Davis, Of
fredericksburg, and valued at $1,000,
died on Saturday last.
Mrs. Wilmer, reliCt of the late w. H.
Wilmer, died at the residence of her
son, w. H. Wilmer, in Centreville on
Friday last, aged IA years.
Ex-Sheriff John Rouse Story, died
on the farm of DR. S. E. Ford, in Queen
Anne's county where he resided, last
Thursday morning, aged 60 years.
The young men of Denton have
lately formed a base ball association
with about % members, which includes
two clubs, an umpire and several men
for supplies.
The withdrawal of the Norfolk ex-
press train from the Delaware railroad
causes the return of Orlando Evans
conductor, to service between Clayton
Del, and Oxford, Md.
The State convention of the PrOhi.
bition party met in Baltimore las
Tuesday, at the Y. NJ. c. A. building
The national convention will meet il
Indianapolis, Indiana, May SOth prOx
imO. General Clinton B. Fisk aud Mr.
Joshua Levering were endorsed as frs
choice for candidates for President anC
Vice President.
A very quiet and pretty wedding
took place on Wednesday, the 18th a
TOuten Field" Del, the home of tn,
bride. The contracting parties were
Miss Sallie, second daughter of Ed
ward J. Carter, Henderson, Md, anC
DR.. Edwin Buchanan of Alexandria
Va, at present a government cOntrac
Surgeon, stationed at Grande ROndoe
Oregon.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

Black Striped Armures. Four
patterns, 1-I6 to "a inch effects
solid, substantial, good weight
stuff. Reduced from 90 to 4oc.
Black Armures, Plaids and
stripes. A variety of neat de
signs; every one has been a
quick seller, but the price goes
from CSC to soc.
Black Sebastopol. Very like
the old-time cut Cashmere
Close, cord-like surface. Not Z
draggy sort among them a
65c the new price is soc JUS
the same.
! Black Serge, stripes anC
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

The following described lots of land, ate the
property of Ma Eliason, deceased situate
in the town of smyrna aforesaid, To wit:
No. 1-Boundt on the east by Mourovia street.
on the southwest by East street, ON the northwest
by land Of L E. Stock y. and on the north by
land Of w. Brown, containing three acres and
twenty perches, more or less.
No. 2.-Bounded on the westhy Monr0yia street,
on the southwest by East street on the south by
No 3. on the east by lan1 offs. Daniel aud on the
north by land of j. NJ NoShell. containing three
acres and ninety perChvS, more or less.
No. 3-Bounded on the southwest by East
street, on the south by land of the town Of Smyr-
ma, on the east by land of ;. Daniel and on the
north by No ,, containing three acres and twenty
percheS, more or less.
No. 4.-Bounded on the northeast by East
street, on the southeast by land of Thomas James,
on the southwest by No. 5, and on the northwest
by an alley extending from East street to Fisher
street, containing SeventytwO perches. more or
less, with slaughter house and stable thereon
| erected.
No. 5-BOunded on the southwest by Fisher
street, on the southeast by land of Thomas James
/ on the northeast by No. 4, and on the northwest
! by said alley containing forty perches,
more or less.
No 6.-Bounded on the northwest by South
street on the southwest by Fisher street. on the
| southeast by said alley, and on the northeast by
| land of f. Lumm, containing eight! perches,
| more or less.
No. 7.-Bounded on the southwest by Main
| street, on the northwest by land of the Smyrna
and Delaware Bay Railroad Co. aud on the south
east by land of Daniel G.. Stevenson, containing
| thirty percheS, more or less, with log dwelling
| house thereon erected.
No 8.-BOunded on the west by lands of L. E.
StOckly and J. G. Bailey; on the north by DucK
! Creek, ana on the east and Southea hv lands of
| d. J. Cummins, J c. StOckly, and the Smyrna
| and Delaware Bay Railroad Co., containing six
acres and twenty seven percheS more or less.
TERMS.-15 per cent cash on the day of sale,
| and the balance with interest, in three months
| thereafter, when deeds will be executed.
Plots of the lots can be seen before the sale at
the SMYRNA TINES office.
W. C. SPRUANCE, Trustee.
B. V. WELDON, Auctioneer
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The Rarest of Combinations.

True delicacy of flavor with true eff
cacy of action has been attained in the
famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Its pleasant taste and
beneficial effects have rendered it i'm
mensely popular. II cleanses the Sys-
TEN, cures COstiveness, etc. For sale in
so cent and 81 bottles by James P. HOf-
fecker, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

London Worsted Suiting in
stripes, plaids, shepherds
Plaids, and checks, the finest
imported gems of fine spin
ming, perfect weaving, and
artistic designs. Sixty styles,
from delicate lightest to dark
est staple. Have sold quickly
at $2.5O; reduced o $3.50.
54 inches.
English Worsted Suiting in
stripes, plaids, and checks;
very desirable, and only a
single grade below the above.
Have had large sales at S. ;
now reduced to $I.25. 54
inches.
French Cameps-hair Diago-
nal. Eight plain colors. Per
feet in weave as only Roubaix
wOrkmen can make them. AZ
inches. Were 81; now 75c.
German Silk-and-wool Crepe
Cloths. Twenty mixed shades.
Very bright, very strong, and
remarkably desirable. AZ inches.
Reduced from $I.25 to ST..
French All-wool Armure,
with selfcolored plaids, nine
Colors. 40 inches. Down from
IS cents to 90.
French Prunella Cloth, all
wool selfcolor checks, eight
shades. 40 inches. Reduced
to so cents, from IS.
French Ottoman Cloth, all
wool, eight shades. 40 inches.
Reduced from IS cents to so.
French Diagonals, all-woOl
various twills, ten coIorings
40 inches. Down from IS cents
to so.
All-wool Habit Cloths, very
great variety, nineteen colOrs
including all the newest anC
most desirable shades. 5C
; inches. They were ST., bu
are IS cents.
American wool Suitings il
sixteen very stylish checks anC
overplaids; gray, brown, anC
ecru grounds with cardinal
=, blue, orange, self-color. De
+ sirable at AS cents, but reduced
r to 81.
Scotch Zephyr Ginghams
/ Thirty elegant novelties il
5 plaids and stripes. The publ
9 have been eloquent over tn
+, colors and patterns, and though
e them cheap at so cents; the
e go at 371l cents.
l. Imported Pin-head checks i
It the liked light shades, tan, stee
h browns, and blues, with stripe
q n on same ground to combine
o An unusually choice line {
% stufs for Spring and Summt
le wear. 40 inches 75c, from g
N All-wool Plaids. A variet
~ !. of weaves beige, chevio
cashmere. serge-more tha
% 40 styles and colorings. The
n. have been quick sellers at s.
y % now 75c.
Sc Sc All-wool Block Plaids, ere
on cent design in corners. Fil
ot quality, good weight, handson
RS combination of cOlors. So
Sa On readily at $I.25; price now S
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
Shall I Close Out.

l have been told that my offer to close
out is an advertising dodge to run off stock.
| should like to have that tested by a gen.
uine offer to buy either the whole Stock or
the Dry Goods Stock. But until I sell out
in this way the Dry Goods will be sold to
any who want them, ten per cent. off on
all cash purchases of one dollar or over The
other stock will all be kept up and the bus
mess pushed with more energy than ever.
j. B. COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
WAN

Everybody to come and take a
look at our new and complete
Spring Stock, which we have just
opened 1t will surpass anything
you have yet seen in Smyrna in
assortment, quality and price.
Mems Boys and Children's Cloth
ing, Furnishing Goods, etc.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
MatIauFakHS 'He
Philadelphia, Monday April %, 1888.

Every one of our many
Dress Goods counters holds
reduced goods and special bar
gains. And each lot contains a
large variety of Colors, and in
the fancy styles a selection,
both in color and pattern. 1t
may profit you to pick among
them.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
The handsomes IT Better goods
we ever brought out I1dIICSSGQ the price than any
of honest cloth and body's That's
loyal work, up for Logic 1Pii .ons.s7 we trust to-
A Busy Spring.

We've accomplished one end of our plan The
goods are better-greatly better.
Never had stock that pleased ourselves so
thoroughly!
There's been almost a revolution since last Sprino
in goods. We're years away from last years DESIGNS
You know what mint of clothing we keen.
We're bound to make it true and up to the
Wanamaker stamp always. A string of items as long
as County Sale Notice couldn't say more than our
guarantee. That you depend on firmly
It's the beauty of it that we're making a taller
claim tor than ever 1t doesn't admit of exaggeraon
From Mems Clothing and Young Mems down to
the Small Boys, it's full of the incest styles ever
our doors.
The Spring Overcoats are very stylish!
Now, for the other end
Let us make the business size up to the clothing
If it does, every man and boy within reach of US
will have new Wanamaker & Brown Spring Suit on
his back within a few weeks
We want to reach that point and we re ready for
hard and steady pull of work to do it.
The prices will be where Oak Hall prices ALWAYS
are-hitched to the smallest profit we can afford to
take
WANAMAKER & Brown,
Oak Hall,
S. E. Cor. Sixth and Market Sts.,
Phlladel phia.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

A glance at a few Black
goods-at one corner of them.
The down pricesare not because
of bad quality or poor colors.
Every piece is bright, fresh,
new. clean.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

While changes in the Shoe Business frequently
curing elsewhere in community, you will find change
here. hope be able be found my post ready sup
ply you with shoes your and reasonable prices
be had regularly elsewhere opening large stock
for the Spring Season. which you would do we'll Come
and see will take pleasure in showing them.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
MsEr1s444AlsAaE =.

checks A choice log, right in
the thread, right in the weave ;
handsome patterns. Down from
65c to IS.
Black Armures. with Mohair
checks and figures. Neat and
stylish. A soft, beautiful ma
terial that has been in high favor.
75c, from 81.
Black Foule Serge. Softly
fuzzy surface, but with body
for business. 65c, from 85.
Black Cameps-hair Serge.
Good weight, good wool. Mod
est sprinkling Of the hanging
hairs. 75c, from 81.
Black Satin NJ Merveilleux.
Ottoman order, but satin finish.
40 inches. Down from 75c to
90.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

Fine serge Robes, with gar
niiure of silk braid in novel
designs. In tan and ecru shades.
$8. Just half the original price.
AlbatrOss Robes in plaids,
light blues, salmons, nile, tans,
golden brown, gobelin blue.
Various styles of embroidery.
81 much less than the plain
material is worth.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
o'clock, PM

at o'clock, PM,
The following described lots of land ate the
property of Ma EliasOn, deceased situate
in the town of smyrna, aforesaid, to wit:
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
Trustees Sale
REAL ESTATE.
Saturday, April 28, '88,

viii be sold at Public Sale at the Smyrna House
in the town of Smyrna, Kent county, Del, on
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25
AGENTS Wanted 4!

To canvass for one ofthe largest, oldest establish
ed, best known nurseries in the country Most
liberal terms CneQualled facilities GENEVA
| NURSERY Established 1876.
! w. Il II SMITH ERNENA N w
Smyrna times., 1888-04-25

John WANAMAKER.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04

mental faculties. His condition became
progressively more serious from day
to day, and although hope occasionally
lighted the darkness OF his sick room
even up to the last day; the end came
as IL had been foreordained.
Mr.. Leighton personally was man
OF sterling qualities, bold in business,
but scrupulously honest in dealing
and in word, mentally be was forcible
and luminous, taking broad grasp Of
all practical questions and disposing
OF them without hesitation. He was
liberal to the verge Of prodigality,
impulsive but extremely warm heart.
ed and sympathetic. He leaves Q
widow, a daughter Of the late Capt. F.
Y. Bachelor, Of Cincinnati, and two
sons, lads OF s and years respectively.
Mrs. Leighton contemplstes making
Miles City her home for some time 20
come.
So far as the business of Leighton d
Jordan is concerned, IL will continue
precisely the same as heretofore.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04

NJ. Miles, X. G.. Rsdd, III. +. Batch
elor, E. b. Weirick. NJ. Brsndenburg.
aud II. b. Wiley. The choir was
composed of Miss Ross, Mrs. Milburn
Mrs. Kreidler, Mr. Clark and Mr..
Kreidler. Accom- panying the remains
to the place Of intermsnt st Ottumwa,
Iowa, were Mrs. Leighton, her mother.
Mrs. Bachelor OF Cincinnati, Mr.. A.
G. Leighton and Mr-. w. b. Jordan.
brother aud sister Of the deceased, and
w. B. Jordan, his life long associate
in business. A high mark of respect
for the memory of our friend was ob,
served on the closing OF all places Of
business during the time OF funeral
services. Thus did Miles City say
good bye" to Joe" Leighton, whose
firm friend, wise counsellor and well
wisher he has ever been.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
Col. Hickman In Miles.

This may be considered ''red let
ter" week for temperance in Miles
City. Col. Hickman, OF Kentucky,
entertained good audience of our
best citizens at the Presbyterian
church last evening. Although he
was quite indisposed he pressed some
very important truths home to q
hugely entertained audience. On
this evening at the same place be will
present another phase Of the subject.
Every re IL invited 10 attend. On
Thursday night Mr. Ford. under the
auspice' of the w. G, T. u, u lecturer
Of considerable scientific reputation,
will give his chart lecture on alcohol
and the human body, at the Presbyio-
risn church. Comsl This IL a mat
ter of scientific education; don't miss
these opportunities TO study this sub
Ject in all its phases.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
4 Dramatic Treat.

The James-Wainwright presentation
If Virginius at the Opera House on
saturday evening next promises to be
2 he most notable dramatic event that
this city has ever been favored with.
The professional reputation achieved
10y Mr.. James and his charming wife
renders their visit to a little town like
nurs akin to angels visits, few and far
between; and we can thank our locs-
tion on the great trans-continental
thoroughfare for these fsvors. V'r-
ginius has had one superior presentA-
ton in Miles City-that given by
Fred Wsrde on July 4th, 1887, aud
those who remember the artistic ex-
cellence aud grace Of Mr.. Wsrde and
his leading lady Miss Wainwright,
and from many favorable notices We
select one from the New York Star re-
ferring to the play that is to be pre-
sented here on Saturday night.
"Mr. James Interpretation Of Vir-
ginius is at once powerful and sympa-
thetic. He compares well with his
predecessors in the character; indeed,
few Of the present tragedians can
equal him Ia this grand old Roman
father. He IL at his best In the Fo-
rum scene. The tenderness OF the
father and the heroic desire TO ssve his
daughter from an awful fate were de-
picted with rare skill, and won, rs the
fine acting deserved round after round
Of applause. Nor was Mr.. James want
ing in the Last act, where he portrayed
the brokeD-besrted hero with a ten
derness that won instant recognition.
Indeed, throughout the entire play he
was faultless In execution and In at
tention 10 byplsy. Miss Wsinwfight
was q rarely handsome Virginia, and
moved and acted with all the artless
grace that the character is capable Of.
The support afforded the stars was ex-
cellent, and the presentation through
out was all that could be desired" /"
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
(Communicstei.)
TIE Tribute ofu Friend.

Fifteen years ago / irst met Mr..
Jos. Leighton ut Fort BI'ord; he was
then, 1 thought, one ofths finest spec.
linens of physical manhood l had ever
seen; tall. broad shoulders, deep Chest
I'd and clean llmbed, he seemed 10
possess all the requisites for long
life; to-day / looked on his face for The
last time. Miles City may well mourn
his loss and untimely death; public
spirited, big hearted, generous almost
10 fault, be was ever the foremost IN
all public enterprises and the first to
up9n his purse 10 the demands Of
charity. In all my intercourse with
him always found him an honorable
and upright man and true and stead
last friend and no wor's Of mine, can
express my grief at bis loss.
Mr.. Leighton might almost be
called the founder of Miles City and
he loved our town well; when i'll
health compelled him two years ago to
remove to California he bitterly dis
liked the necessity Of the change and
frequently he wrote me, that he would
rather die iu Miles City than live in
California. He has had his wish;
Miles City to-day, lost one OF her best
and most noblest citizens; be has gone
TO his rest, but he will not be soon
orgotten. WM. CoURTENAY.
Miles City, NJ. T., Sept. 2. 1883.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
DEATH OF JOS. LEIGHTON.
The Last sad Rites Performed with Love
and Sadness.


The community were startled from a
summer Sundays quietness by the AL.
nOuncement that was spread from
mouth TO mouth on Sunday afternoon
that Jos. Leighton WAS dead. Though
the sad event WAS not unexpected, there
had been during his last illness lat
ent feeling that the indomitable energy
that had enabled him to thus far keep
at bay the grim destroyer would serve
his needs again aud that the familiar
face would again be seen among u,
and the bright mind that had planned
so well for our prosperity would again
council for our good; but the battle
was fought, the dim light fluttered and
went out, and the weary spirit sank
into the rest OF eternity. Ii seemed
good to all of US who had known Mr..
Leighton intimately and in health
that he had come here to die; the peo
pie who owed so much to him were
deeply sympathetic Of bis physical
trials and the home that he had estab-
lished here was US much in the hearts
Of the people as in the mansion from
which he was borne for the last time
yesterday.
The arrangements for the funeral,
contemplating the interment At Of
tumwa, Iowa, rendered it Necessary
that the funeral services at the house
be had without the usual formal notice
they being set for yesterday morning
a. 10 o'clock. Shortly before that
hour the tide Of humanity began
to set toward the late residence OF
the deceased, the throng includ-
ing all conditions of life, from
the most humble to the highest, all
alike friends OF the departed, aud
silently sorrowing for his demise.
The spacious residence WAS quickly
filed, while a much larger number
than had gained the interior, were
disposed OF OH the porch and grounds
outside. Al the hour named the rela-
tives, accompanied by n few intimate
friends, descended from the upper
story and took places assigned to them
at the head OF the casket. At the
same moment choir in an adjoining
room sang "Rock Of Ages" with
marked effect, Rev. Mr.. Armstrong,
of the Presbyterian church, then read
few chapters from the scripture ap-
propriate TO the occasion and supple.
mentde short funeral discourse. The
choir followed with Nearer My God
to Thee" which was also rendered
with much feeling. In anticipation
Of the time necessary 10 be consumed
In reaching the depot and preparing
the casket for travel, the services were
ended with the mournful task OF gsz-
ing for the last time upon the features
Of the dead. This done, the funeral
cortege took up ils solemn march from
the house, through town and TO the
depot, whsre In short time the east
bound train arrived and received the
living aud the dead for the long and
sorrowful journey. The pall-bearers
were J. w. Strevell, w. Courtenay, q.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
FOR WAR.
Republicans Meet and Appoint
Delegates to Helena-Primar-
les and Convention Dated.
Miles City's Grievous Loss in
the Demise of Joseph Leigh
ton-Obituary.
Slightly Political.

The republican central committee of
Custer county met last night, pursuant
to the published call. A quorum be
ing present, Chairman Borchardt
called the meeting TO order and the
following business was transacted:
The vacancies in the committee
caused by The removal from the
county of Geo. Bickle and Arthur
Millard. were filled by the appoint
ment of c. f. Joubert and Jno.
Wright. For delegates aud alternates
to the territorial convention at Helena
the following were selected:
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
PROFESSIONAL.
PHYSICIANS.

nR. T. F, FISH,
~ PHYSICIAN, SURGEON ASD UBsI ETsiCiAN,
(Arzt, WundarA und GeOuushelierl once ~
sayage's drug store Niles city, ". 4,
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
SOCIETIES.

A. o. H.-Diyislou No. meets brst aad secona
sundays OF each month
X Of H.-Aeet. first and third Wednesdays a.
1902. m,, at Otl Fellows Hall
AT. ga. M.-lellOwst0nc Lodge, No. 20, hr''
and Third Wednesdays.
K. A. M.-Yolowsione Chapter, No. ;, sscOnd
Thursday in each month
jSys. .
81, lday ~ thoir hall.
and third Friday.
X. OF P.-Crnsader Lodge, No. 4 Thursday
evenings At Odd Fellows Hall.
c. X, Of A.-Mies City Branch, every sunday at
4. IA.
X Of L.-First and third saturdays
q. R-U. ;. Grant Post, No. IA, hTsi and
third Tuesdays. -.
TO. g. T.--star Of the West, No. n, every
ThursdW evening.
s.of -libson Camp No. g. Meets nrst and
ird Tuesdays Of each month St Good Ieinplars
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
THEDAILY JOURNAL
The Odicia, Paper Of Caster County.
Population of Miles City 5000

Every Morning Except VI nday.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-09-04
CONTRACTORS
CHURCHES.

Emmanuel Church (EpiseopAD Palmer st,-ser-
vice sundays at $3.50 a. m. and 1880 b. III, Nm.
Horsisl, rector.
eLp,i.t Church-Hm. ". Weeks, acting astor.
Pr,sching services sunday al q n. ~. and m.
Prai c and Prayer Meeting, Wednesday M '!i5 P'
III. cordial invitation 10 all.
Methodist Church-seryices Sunday, II a. IN,
20 p. N :. Z. snider, pastor.
Presbyterian ChuTch-Seryices Sunday ii a. ms
sop. IN. 7. G. Armstrong, pastor.
thu ch Of sacred Heart, Catholic-Sunday, IL
a n T. ". J.Liudesmith, chaplain, L. ;. A.