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Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
The Danger Before Us.

We have already alluded to the i'm
pOrtance of housekeepers paying more
attention to the kind of baking pow
der used in leavening their bread.
| This is a matter to which we cannot
draw attention too often, because it is
something which involves the most
serious consequences to the general
body of mankind. Temperance apos-
ties tell us-and there is ample foun-
dation for the statement-that there is
disease, both moral and physical, in
the intoxicating cup; and in the same
way there is disease, slow perhaps,
but certain, in the lime and alum
leavening agents employed in many of
the homes on this continent.
punishment is too severe for those
manufacturers who place those poison
Gus alum and lime baking powders be-
fore the public with the assurance that
they are pure and wholesome articles.
In the belief of the truth of such baking
powders are largely used in the prepa-
ration of food and in this way the poi
sonOus ingredients are taken into the
system without a suspicion of their
presence. By and by come spells of
headache, distress in the stomach, loss
of appetite, a futtering of the heart;
the child is seized with an apparently
causeless cough. The coating of the
stomach is destroyed, perhaps; one of
the vital organs is rendered almost USE
less; the kidneys are attacked with
Bright's disease. The health of the
child is irreparably broken down; the
adult becomes a chronic invalid. These
~ hn rNff 1,,, =, Il,
ing powders that are composed of lime
and alum, or that contain sulphuric or
phosphate acids.
In view of these facts surely all
housewives should exercise the care
that is, we know, now exercised by
some in the selection Of proper brand
of baking powder She who does not
do so, whether the neglect is the result
of ignorance or recklessness, cannot
free herself from the responsibility for
the health, perhaps life, thereby en-
dangered. No house wife need be
ignorant of the quality and composition
of the article which she uses to leaven
her bread, biscuit and cake. The Off
cial reports of the government chem
lists, who are certainly unpreiudiced,
have been published and show very
clearly the quality and strength of all
the baking powders in the market.
The Royal Baking Powder, which is
accessible at every hand, is reported
absolutely free from lime, alum, phos-
phatic acid, or any injurious ingredi-
ent. 1t is further stated by the most
eminent authorities on food hygiene
that food leavened with it is more
wholesome than when raised by any
other method. Its use is therefore to
be commended. 1t is to be regretted
that no other baking powder, when
there are so many in the market
some Of which will find their use, is
free from all of these substances. The
official analysist assure us, however.
that all except the Royal contain Ell
ther lime, or alum. The housekeeper
who regards the health of her loved
ones should not only order the ROYAL,
but make personal examination to be
sure that no other brand is sent in its
place.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
Rearing SpOnges.

An industry not so much for the pur-
pose of manufacturing artificial sponges
as for rearing them has been set on foot.
NJ. Oscar Schmidt, professor at the Uni
versity of Gratz, in Styria, has invented
a method by which pieces of living
sponge are broken off and planted in a
favorable spot. From very small cut
tings of this kind, Prof. Schmidt has
obtained large sponges in the course of
three years, and at a very small ex-
pense. One of his experiments gave
the result that the cultivation of 1000
sponges had not not cost more than
225f., including the interest for three
years on the capital expended. The
AustrO-Hungarian Government has
been so much struck with the impor-
tance of these experiments that it has
officially authorized the protection of
this new industry on the coast of Dal-
malta.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

A clear case of bribery has been ex-
posed in DesMOines. Under an order
of the court three Wholesale liquor es.
tablishments were seized by two con-
stables. The officers then offered to
dismiss the case for a consideration
A trap was laid for them, marked bills
were paid as bribe money, and when il
was well in hand the officers were sud
denly arrested and taken into court
with the evidence of their guilt upon
their persons. One of the men tried to
get rid of the evidence by throwing
5000 of the bribery bill in an alley
but the money was found. With such
officers it will be difficult matter fol
prohibition to prohibit.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

In the enforcement ofthe prohibitory
law in Iowa during 1887, 343 search
warrants for liquors were served by
sheriffs, and liquors were found in 227
places. The sheriffs made $40 arrests
for violations of the law; S3I persons
were fined in the aggregate about S7O.-
600, of which about $4,000 was collec-
ted; 100 persons were sent to Jail for
violation; 353 injunction cases were
commenced under the Clarke law, of
which 3OS resulted in the issuing of in
functions; 412 persons were indicted
for keeping nuisances; 300 persons
were prosecuted in the district courts
for violations of the law, of whom 2O4
were convicted.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

The proposition of Miss Willard to
buy the poet Whittier's home resulted
in ascertaining that its present owner
will not part with the historic old
place but has put it in excellent condi-
tion and will open it to visitors. The
place is situated four miles from Hav-
erhill, Mass, and is the scene of "Snow
Bound" which depicts his own early
life.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. w. H. Morgan, merchant, Lake City, Fla,
was taken with a severe Cold, attended with a
distressing Cough aud running into Consump-
ton in its first stages. He tried many so-called
popular cough remedies and steadily grew worse
Was reduced in flesh, had difficulty In breathing
and was unable to sleep. Finally tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and found i'm
mediate relief. and after using abou: halfdOzen
bottles found himself well and has had no return
of the disease. No other remedy can show so
grand a record of cures, as DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Guaranteed to do lust
what is claimed for it, Trial bottles free at Jas.
p. HOffeckers Drng Store.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
R.annus EInn Youth

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley Peterson, Clay county.
Iowa, tells the following story he truth Of which
is vouched for by the residents of the town al
am 70 years old have been troubled with kidney
complaint and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now 1 am free
nom all pain and soreness, and am able to
40 all my own housewOrk. / owe my thanks TO
Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth,
and removed completely all disease and pain
Try bottle, only 50 cents, at JAS P. Hofleckers
Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

Letcher County, KY, has a popula-
ton of about 5000, and has fifteen or
twenty log schoOlhouses which are also
used for churches. The country has no
railroads and travelling is done on
horseback, the mails being carried in
the same way. Goods are hauled for
many miles over rough mountain roads,
and exchanged for ginseng which is
dug by the inhabitants in the woods.
There are no foreigners and not more
than thirty cOlored people in the
county. 1t is one of the richest coal
and timber regions in the country,
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
|Ss|5yVOT0eq,

For "worn-out," rundown" debilitated
school teachers, milliners, seamstresses, house
keepers, and over-wOrked women generally,
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the best
of all restorative tOnics. 1t is not Cure-aI,
but admirably fulflls singleness of purpose,
being a most potent Speclhc 1or an tnose -
Chronic Weaknesses and Diseases peculiar TO
women. It is a powerful, general as well as
uterine, tonic and nervine, and imparts vlgor
ollres weakness of stomach. indigestion. blOat-
ing weak back, nervous prostratiOn, debility
and sleeplessness, in either sex. Favorite Pre-
scription is sold by druggists under our posi-
tiUe OltGrdntee See wrapper around bottle.
Price $780, or six bottles for $780,
A large treatise on Diseases of Women, pro
fusely illustrated with cOlored plates and nu-
merous woOd-cuts, sent for 10 cents in stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENSARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
SICK HEADACHE, Bilious Headache,
and Constipation, promptly cured by
DIR. Pierce's Pellets. Csc. vial,
by druggists.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

Teaching the young idea how to
shoot seems to be favorable to health
and longevity, as an exchange says
that out of the 5000 teachers in the
State of New Jersey there was only
one death last year.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
Communion Surs1r CurAd.

To THE EDIToR.-Please inform your readers
lhat have a positive remedy for the above
named disease. By its timely use thousands of
hopeless cases have been permanently cured
FREE TO any of your readers who have comsump-
ton if they will send me their express and post
Office address. Respectfully,
T. A. SL0CUM, NJ. c. 1Sl Pearl st., New York
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

In chronic diseases, medicines should be re-
storing, and not debilitating, in their action.
The wonderful strengthening and curative
effects, realized from the use Of Ayers Sarsa-
parilla, sustain the reputation Of this remedy
as the most popular blood purifier.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

Ayers Pills are inYaluable for the cure of Head
ache, Constipation, Stomach and Liver troubles.
and all arrangements Of the digestive and assim-
ilative organs. These Pills are sugarcoated safe
and pleasant to take. always reliable and retain
their virtues In any climate
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

The ordinary life of locomotive is
thirty years. Perhaps it would live
much longer if it didn't smoke so much.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

DIR. Tanner, the famous faster, is vis-
iting in Elkhart, Indiana. He now re-
sides in New Mexico, where he has a
ranch of fifteen hundred acres, and is
interesting himself in foundling asso-
citation, to be conducted on vegetarian
principles, and part of his mission to
Indiana is to secure forty infants. The
doctor is surgeon for the association,
and he expects to secure the children
in Elkhart and surrounding cities. He
lives on one meal a day, breakfast
The foundling home is an experiment
intended to demonstrate that the baser
passions are aroused principally by the
use of animal food. He expects to
make good children as well as long
lived ones by feeding them one meal a
day of light vegetarian diet.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
WA. FAIRIES & Bro,
Furnishing UldGPtakGIS,
AND DEALERS IN
FURNITURE,
MAIN STREET, opposite The Smyrna House,
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber suits. Bureaus. Bedsteads,
Chairs Lounges, Tables Stands. Mattresses. Spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line, guar
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods. jan 5tf
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
A Convict's Pride and Honor.

There was a most remarkable occur
renee at the penitentiary last week
which has no parallel in the annals of
that institution Some months ago a
young white man from western
county was convicted of horse-stealing
and sentenced to the penitentiary for
five years. He applied to the Supreme
Court, and, pending its decision, gave
bail. The Supreme Court affirmed the
judgment and the man was resentenced.
The Sheriff had made preparation to
bring him to the penitentiary to-day,
but the young fellow, who is man of
good family and high spirited, could
not bear the idea of being taken to
prison in irons, so he started for this
city and arrived on an early train.
He went at once to the penitentiary
and stated who he was. He was taken
in charge, and when the Sheriff arrived
he found the prisoner, to his great as
tOnishment, dressed in his convict garb
and a full-fedged convict Raleigh
Special IN atlanta Constitution.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

An engagement ring-The the the
atrical burea.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
Notice to smyrna shippers.

Telephone connection with Dover, wyoming,
Camden, Townsend and Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23

" Is there anything the matter with
you?" asked Mr.. Bowser, the other
evening, as he suddenly looked up.
" No, certainly not. Do look bad ?"
" Your looks are all right, but you
seem nervous and uneasy. 1 didn't
know but your cOan had come back"
Smyrna times., 1888-05-23
THE STEAMER
" JOHN E. TYGERT," "
WILL LEAVE
Smyrna CRothwelPs Landing) and Pier 9,
Race Street Wharves, Philadelphia,
as follows:
May

Leave Heming's Landing, hour later.
as-Hack leaves Smyrna threequarters OF an
hour before the Boat starts
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05

ANOTHER trusted employe has gone
wrong. w. r. Foster, Jr., counsel Of
the Produce Exchange Gratuity Fund,
New Y ork has appropriated $4,000 of
the company's money Such oppor-
tunities as these men have in the hand
ling Of funds produces the ABOVE result
almost invariably, and it is blot on
the ability Of business circles that so
lax business methods should be al
lowed. Having found an employe in
whose ability they can rely, and in
whose integrity they have confidence,
these men have faithful servant and
it is a duty they owe that employe and
the public at large to so manipulate
their business that opportunity for
fraud will be kept out of his reach,
thus saving him from moral social and
financial ruin, as we'll as guarding
their own interests. Honest men OF
great business ability are too scarce
and too valuable to be hazarded in po-
sitions Of too great temptation by the
careless confidence of the corporations
they serve, and proper appreciation
of this fact will lessen the number of
embezzlers and make financial ex-
change safer and better.
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05


The fair and festival" at Beaver Dam was
held, as per notice, on the three latter days
OF last week, and although the weather was
unfavorable-two of the evenings being
rainy, and the other quite cool-the enter
prise was very satisfactory to the manage
ment, On Sunday afternoon the new organ
was dedicated 10 the church, which was
crowded until there was no sitting room,
when benches were brought from the school
room near by to accommodate the congrega-
tiou. Rev. Mr. Mullineaux preached on
Vocal and Instrumental Music, and Miss
Mary Magee, of Milton, presided at the organ.
After the sermon, $500 was asked for by
the pastor, when the congregation responded
with $4,000 The organ is pronounced by
conuoisseurs in music to be a beautiful toned
instrument and we know from personal OBJ
servation that it is elaborate in design and
outside finish; and the beauty Of the matter
is, i is paid for, and a surplus over to buy
music books for the congregation.
Rev. ]. II. Ellegood lett home on Tuesday
to visit Or Dashiell at Quautico, Nd
Rev. +. II, and Mrs. Mullineaux will leave
home on Monday to visit friends in Queen
Anne's county, Nd.
The c. H. Treat Republican Club, OF Mil
ton, held its first meeting at its club room,
beneath the Masonic Hall, on Monday even
ing. c. II Treat, Esq, presented the club
with flag, and was also the orator of the
evening. He was followed by Mr., Bacon, oi
Georgetown. d. A. c.
MILTON, Oct. 3, 1888
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05
The Kent Ticket.
(D0aey SeRfiQek.)

The ticket nominated by the Repub.
lican Convention on Thursday has
been received by the public generally
as an unusually strong one. The men
composing it are all well known
throughout the county and favorably
known. In their respective localities
they are the men who lead in public
enterprises. The ticket will grow in
public confidence every day. The
voters of the county in electing such
a ticket will be assured that the men
composing it will bring to the per
formance Of public duties just such
business methods as govern them in
the conduct of their own successful
business affairs. This is what the
county needs-business men in public
positions.
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05
Republican Convention.

The Kent Republicans held their county
convention last Thursday There was a
good attendance and harmonious action
marked the proceedings. Joseph s. Truitt
Of Milford. called the meeting to order. D.
p Barnard presented the report of the com
mittee on credentials, which had thrown out
the delegation Of East Dover hundred. The
report was adopted.
. J. Colby Smith, of North Murderkill, was
nominated for sheriff John B. Jacobs, of
Duck Greek, for coroner; A. B. Richardson,
of East Dover, for Senator, and for represen-
tatives, John II. Hoffecker, Duck Greek
DR., Jas Richardson, Little Creek; David S.
Clark, KentOn. Robt. A Davis West Dover;
W. L. Davis, South Murderkill; John P.
Masten, Mispillion; c. L. Hynson, Milford.
For Levy Court, John P. Hudson, Duck
Creek; Juo B. Wharton, East Dover; Caleb
Jackson, North Murderkill; S. B. Cooper,
South Murderkill; Beniah Tharp Mispillion
Or. George Morshall moved that the
county committee be granted the power to
ill any vacancies that might occur on the
ticket. The motion was adopted
The Republicans are very sanguine of
success, and expect the aid of the Salisbury
men. These people held a caucus on Fri
day last in the DekazOageaH office and the
following named men were said to have been
present From Duck Creek hundred W. l..
NdNNuuSii D. '. WGAueui JosSpu 9thl llhb'
John NJ Voshell, William +. Hall; Little
Creek, DR.. Howe, Joseph Hopkins and JOS
eph Hufnal; West Dover, Elisha Wright,
John Johnson; kenton, Benjamin HurlOck
and the two Hutchinsons; North Murder
kill Richard Carrow and William Anderson;
Alispillion, Frank Thawley; South Murder
kill, Thomas Lowber; East Dover the two
Iohus John Jones, ]. Cannon and A. Cahall.
The rumor IS that they agreed to support
the Republican ticket So far as their sup
port goes. this is backed by John F. saying
that the Republican ticket would draw 1000
Democratic votes and be elected.
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05
FOuIk's Bulletin.

Oct. Sum rises at 6.O1 and
sets at 5.35; days lenths 11h. 81
m. High water at Milford 8.11
a. m, at the mouth of the creek al
8.15 a. m. New moon this morn.
ing at 9.34. Weather for the
next seven days changeable.
This week we have had a boom
in curtains, but that's nothing new
if you don't want to buy, better
not look at our styles, you will be
sure to buy if you do. A beau
tiful lot of Dados at 7Octs. on
spring rollers, some very pretty
Dados at 6Octs., job lot, one or
two Of a kind 55cts.
All curtains hung in town with
out charge and at the shortest no
tice.
Curtains made to order while
you wait for them.
Wall paper is beginning to go
and we want them to go fast as we
have the largest stock ever in this
town and still more to come,
prices as low as the lowest; styles
the best of the best.
In fixing up you will have some
places you don't want to paper and
wantsomething better than white
wash and not so expensive as
paint. We have it. Paint is no
prettier. 1t is a perfect perman-
ent wall coating, any number of
coats can be applied without dan
ger of scaling or cracking or rub
bing off, age and moisture har-
dens it until it becomes like stone
cement, for 50cts., you can get
enough for an ordinary room.
Paint your carriage yourselves
tor S1.OO to look like new; only
one coat and no varnish with our
carriage paint. We have been
selling it for three years with en-
tire satisfaction to the purchasers.
Our ready mixed paint has few
equals; no superior. 1t is simply
pure paint ground in pure Linseed
Oil, by a process that guartees
perfect admixture, this paint will
not chalk off, will not fade out.
We guarantee them to give satls-
faction, only S1.25 per gallon-all
shades, White Lead, Linsecd Oil, |
Spirits, Turpentine, Putty, Glass,
&C., &c.
HAIR brushes, tooth brushes,
nail brushes, cloth brushes, dust
brushes, lather brushes or any
kind of a brush you want.
FoULK & co.
South Walnut-st, Milford, Del. |
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05
COMMUNICATION.
MILTON.

On Thursday as William B. Tomliuson
was driving along the narrow road near Hol-
lands old mill site he met a mule team draw
ing load Of piling. The driver was far be-
hind with another team. Mr.. Tomliuson
reined ont of the road as far as he could, but
could not escape the wheels Of the wagon
which caught his carriage wheel and drew
him backward the distance of fifty yards.
By skillful management he succeeded in
keeping his horse from breaking loose, and
by successive hallooing he stopped the team
and escaped with a broken shaft, a bent axle
and demolished wheel
On Tuesday morning Miss Jane Belts
threw a cup Of boiling water into the face of
Mrs. Ella Belts. Miss Jane Belts is the
daughter of Greensbury Belts, and sister to
James A. Belts, the husband of Mrs. Ella
Belts. The scalding is said to be the result
of an old feud engendered by petty jealousy
on account of supposed favoritism on the
part of the father toward the son.
I. ]. Coverdale while assisting at Messrs.
Burton & Parker's store on Saturday even
ing, accidentally fell over box and broke
the ligaments that unite the humerus with
the bones Of the right hand DR.. ]. A. Hop.
Lius rendered assistance.
George Fields, of Prime Hook Neck, shot
himself on Tuesday in the haud, badly lacer-
ating the thumb, the index and the middle
fingers. Dr. Robert Hopkins dressed the
wound.
On Thursday the Brick Manufacturing Co.
of Milton, fired their third kiln Of bricks con-
sisting Of 10000.
On the same day Henry Walls ran into
the lamp-post at the corner of Federal street
and Marshall alley, knocked the lamp out
and demolished the globe. Darkness pre-
vailed at that point on that evening, but not
withstanding, the L o. of o. +, held a social
meeting at their lodge to which the minis
tefs Of the town were invited. After frater-
nal greetings speechifying, etc they marched
to Fowler's and partook Of their annual treat
to ice cream.
There are several cases Of diphtheria near
town, and two deaths have occurred.
The spirit Of enterprise and improvement
still rankles in the mind ofP. J. Hart Of the
Eagle Hotel, Georgetown. He is now build
ing neat and comfortable two-story struc-
ture on his farm opposite the Sand Hill
Ct4rch, and is also making some alteration
n Hart's Hotel in Milton.
The schools in North Milton opened on
donday under the principalship Of +. W.
Warren. The assistant teacher has not been
engaged All the schools contiguous to
own, Of which we have coguizance, opened /
ln the same day.
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05
In all the desirable shades.

Flannel weather. The Elan
nels are here. More sorts than
you could take proper note of
in half a day. We are on the
watch for every flannel new
ness that is worth having. The
mean, flimsy Flannels don't
come this way.
Embroidered Flannels have
come like a cloud; tao hunarea
and nlnety-Szr styles and coko,--
ingS. Little more than half as
many made a stir last year,
White silk embroidered;
plain scallops to IA inches deep,
CSC to $3.50. one Auua,ea
and fffy-One styles.
Colored silk embroidered; I
to 5 inches deep, 9oc to $I,so.
EzghL1'-Nl1le styles.
Colored wool embroidered
to 8 inches deep,9oc to SI.6o.
Fif1-Sit styles.
Branch, bud,leaf, flower and
geometrical designs. Full OF
new thought,and every one on
grounds of pure wool. Elan
mel substance with Hamburg
delicacy.
All over dot embroidered
Flannels, for sacks, or any
dainty outside wear. Solid
grounds with pea-dots of white,
pink, cardinal, black, light blue.
white, % inches, SI.25
colored, "a inches, sI25
Milford chronicle., 1888-10-05
for Women
for Big Girls
for Children
for the Baby
Whatever best outside things
Christendom affords.

Corded stufs are among the
toughest Dress Goods. Hand.
some too. Here are three still
shy from newness
Oliuda, very narrow cord
Stefano, a little wider cord
Armure Cord, widest of the lot
and the welts of Armure Cord
are no thicker than rather fat
twine. All in the new shades,
AZ inches, 81.
A wider, heavier fnerify you
prefer, oinches, S2.75.
Bedford Cord is of the same
sturdy, likeable family, but with
plumper, rounder cords. All
wool, and ribbed like a young
corduroy, For dress or jacket.
Solid colors. so inches, 81. so.
From the throngof strangers
at the same counter, Drap
d'Alsa, very fine twill, solid
eolors. A very worthy and
likely-to-be favorite. Al inches
81. Same Matching, but not so
fine, 3S inches, 75c.