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Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
Points About Plants.
THEY NEED THROUGH WATERING AND
FREQUENT AIRING.

Air the house plants whenever the
weather will permit.
carnations are good winter flowers
If given good light soil and proper
attention.
A good plant of parsley taken up
now and set in box of good soil and
Kept with the other plants will grow
all winter.
Sudden changes of temperature are
very Injurious to house plants and
must be guarded against as much as
possible.
A vessel of water kept upon the
stove will aid materially in keeping
the air moist, an important item in
getting a good growth with flowers.
One of the cheapest and best reme-
dies for the lice that infest plants dur
ing the winter is tobacco tea. Buvtbe
cheapest grade of tobacco; break it Nd
and put it in a vessel and fill with
water and boil; sprinkle the plants
with 1t as often as necessary.
II the windows are not perfectly
tight pasting two or three strips of
paper on the sash and on casing so as
TO cover all the cracks will be found a
valuable aid in keeping out frost.
One of the most important items in
caring for house plants during the win
ter is watering. Care should be taken
to water thoroughly, rather than to
sprinkle, and to protect for a day, at
least, after this, as they are more liza
bic to be injured by frost. Though
no rule can be given that will apply to
all kinds of plants, once a week will
generally be often enough.-St. Louis
Republic.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
Three Mills at Laurel Washed
Away.

The heavy rains of last week have
done far more damage than was at
first supposed. The dams holding the
following properties were washed
away: Cod Creek Mill, owned bv s.
jackson, Lowe & Bro, Marine Mills
and Collins grist mill.
AT Loves mill the water was run
nlng in torrents across the public road
at depth of nearly fifteen feet. The
entire property will likely be a total
loss. AT the other mills the DAMAGE,
though heavy, is reparable.
The county has sustained heavy
losses owing to the serious damage n
public roads, a majority of which are
impossible. This has been an unpar.
alleled year for losses to farmers
Fruit paid nothing; next the grain
yield was failure owing to the beavv
rain, then the cattle died from =
strange disease and many of them will
have to be sold out. This winter
promises to be one of much suffering
among the poorer classes in Success
county.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
Drunken Ship Captains.

Within one week two vessels have
been bcached by drunken captains.
One was deliberately run on the rocks
at Guilty Hunk, off the Massachusetts
coast, by the captain, who was at the
wheel and threatened to shoot anv
one who interfered with him. He
then refused to leave his vessel and
went down with it while the rest of
the crew were saved. On Wednesday
night German bark in charge of a
drunken captain with a revolver in
bis hand, went ashore at Long Branch.
Eleven men, including the captain.
were drowned, and the bark was
crushed to pieces.
These two disasters furnish a strong
argument in favor of less whiskey on
shiPhoard, and also strong argument
tor the selection of captains who are
known to be temperate men.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
DON'T

get into the habit of taking medicine for avarv
little lmaC nary trouble. Nature often reminds
Us oy Slght shocks that we have transgreSsed
the laws of hygiene, and that our cnnduct i'm tbis
respect needs correction. In such eases nrophv.
IacueS are more eticaciOuS than therepeutics
bul theTe are phySlra! autagOuismS which IL is
IOlly 10 neglect. Clearly defined disease, reouir
ing prompt and specific treatment-of these
lhtermltteu>. chillS aud fever-are the most
80 ana oi me remedies proposed some are
so nauSeouS as 10 be unfit for weak stomachs
while others di>astrously affect the head ana
nervous system From such heroic remedies the
dlSguSted sufferer turns 10 IOWber'S rs7iIis n
Vegetable Pills te eganty sugar-coatej) and n5s
immediate relief without any physical iiStnrh-
anee Whatever from the action If the medicine
ms Lhls Is ne secret of the immense popularity OF
one Pill usually cures me of headache. to
winch am subject. A " SMALL Lincoln Dal
ihey cause natural evacuation of the bowels
without any OF the diSagreeable effects common
70 otner medicines, ] use them for costiyeness' .
Z. hNlGHr, 500 Commerce street. PhiladelDhia
feter smith, Esq formerly d manufacturer in
IAlauei Pnla. now residing on his farm near
haZleltyllle, Del, furnishes Us strong testimo.
nlsl ma OF the transcenden' virtues Of this remedy
Dear Sir-I was aft ctei with fever and sgre
from August, lSs7 10 February of this wear flSSS5
trled all sorts Of Chill cures without avail and
grew 50 emsciGted and weak that I could not
get upstairs. In February I began the use oi
your Brazilian Pills, and before l had AIKEN halt
the box was 50 far recovered thst I cnuld uSe
lne Mail ana Wedges. ! am now (April 3o), in
up'top condition. have had dyspepsia all nv
life but since taking these pills every symptom
mas disappeared, my mind and memory in svm.
-PETER SMITH
20 Pills in box tsugar-coated) so cents. For
sale by Druggists and Dealers
LOwber's Worm Lozenges,
Pleasant 10 the taste. cordial to the stomach A
rela6le Worm destroyer excellent for bilious
ness IN chiidTen-S5 in a box, . cts Druggists
and dealers 1es'9'9
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
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WRITE TO
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PHILADELPHIA.
1890.
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giving the latest information with regard 10 the
FsShlons, its numerous Illustrations, fashion
pehSaDle allk to the home dreSs-maker and the
professional modiSte. No expense is spared in
making It's artistic attraCtivCnesS of the highest
order It's clever short stories. parlOr plsys, and
thoughtiul essays satisfy all tastes, and its last
page Is famous as budget of wit and humOr.
IN us weekly issues everything is included which
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ana MARY LOWE DICKINSON will respectively
furnish series of papers on THE Daughter at
Home Three Meals Day" and ''The Woman
of the Period" The serial novels will be written
by WALTER BEsANT aud F. W. ROBINSON.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

All the testimony has been given in
the CrOnin trial, and the speedy ending
of the case may now be looked for.
There have been few criminal trials of
late which, from the peculiar character
of the evidence, have demanded more
intelligence on the part of a jury; and
1t now remains to be seen to what
extent the juryman in question possess
this quality.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

E. cambridge Munday. Esq, County Att, Clay
Co., Texas says: " Have used Electric Bitter
with most happy results. Ny brother also was
very low with Malarial Fever and Jaundice but
was cured BY timely use Of this medicine Am
satisfied Electric Bitiers saved his life'
Mr.. ID. j. WilcOXsOn, Of Horse Cave, Ky adds A
like testimony, saying He positively believes ne
would have died, had Il not been for Electric
Bitters
This great remedy VIII ward OF. Is well AZ cure
al Malaria Diseases, and for all Kidney. Liver
and Stomach Disorders stands uneoualed price
90 cents and 81 at Jas. T. Hoiieckers Drug Store.
smyrna and c. c. Harmonson's Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
1890.
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ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER,s WEEKLY has a well established place
as a. tne iea1lhg Illustrated newspaper in America
lhe laiTueSs OF its editorial comment ON enrrant
politics has earned tor il the respect and ron6.
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most popular writers nj il for the perusal ol
people Oi the widest range OF taste aud pursuit
Inc NkkkLf supplements are OF remarkable
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appear IN the WEEKLY in 1870
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

You have heard your friends and peiehbors
talking about Il. You NAV yourself be one N
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Just how good thing Il IS If you have ever
ttea ~ you are one Of It's staunch friends because
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Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
Butchers Peddling.

In the case of Michael Kumpel, one
OF the Middletown butchers, arrested
some time since for violating the new
peddling law by selling meat from his
wagon, the court, on Monday, decided
that butchers did not come under the
law. This decision of the court is of
much Importance to the butchers and
retailers of the State, as it virtually set
ties the disputed question as to retail
ing from wagons. Retailers from
other States will not be allowed under
the law to do so without first taking
out a license.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
1890.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

A new ShakespeOre-the Shakespeare Of EDWIN
a. ABBEY-will be presented in HARPERs MAGA
ZINE for 1890, with comments by ANDREW IANc
hARPERS MAGAZINE has also made special ar
rangements with ALPHoNSE DAUDET the greatest
publication, in serial form of a humorous story
10 be entitled The ColOniSts of TOrascon: The
Last Adventures of the Famous Tartarin." The
story Will be translated by HENRY JAMES, and
illustrated by ROSSI and MYRBAcH
W, d. HoWELLs will contribute novelette, in
three parts, and LAFCADIO HEARN a novelette, in
trated
In illustrated papers touching subjects Of cur
rent Interest, and in its short stories poems and
timely articles. the MAGAZINE will maiutain its
well-knOwn standard
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Recognition of the Brazilian Repub-
lie by other Governments goes on
apace. This is gratifying; but the
most cheering news is that the new
order Of things is being cheerfully
accepted by the people of Brazil them
selves. Even if they did not have
much share in bringing it about, they
seem to be at least determined to do
everything thpt may insure its con-
tinuance.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Quick, safe and sure. This is said of
Salvation Oil, the great rheumatic rem.
edy and greatest cure on earth for
pain. Price 25 cents bottle,
Down in the coal mines underneath
the ground coughs and colds are very
frequent and there is where DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup is valuable.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Fever and ague, bilious fever, dys,
pepsia, affections of the liver and bow
els readily yield to Laxador, after a
few doses. Price 25 cents.
IfyOur baby needs medicine buy a
bottle of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. 1t
contains nothing injurious, and helps
the baby when teething.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Miss Willard, in a recent lecture
upon wOman's dress, makes the follow
ing interesting statement, which is as
striking as it is true:
Catch Edison and construct him
inside a wasp waistcoat, and be sure
you'll get no more inventions: bind q
hustle upon Bismark, and farewell to
German unity; coerce Robert Brown
ing into cOrsets, and you'll have no
more epies: put Parnell into petticats,
aud home rule is a lost cause.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The December number of Scribaer's
Mdgdzine, recognizes the Christmas
season by remarkable pictorial dis
play. Nearly every article is illustra.
ted, but four out of the list contain an
extraordinary number of fine engray-
lngs. These are Jacob A. Riis's
How the Other Half Lives" a real
istic study of life in the New York
tenement quarter on the east side :;
William Perry Foathrup's The Par
don of Ste. Anne d'Auray," a fresh
study of life in Brittany J. A. Mitch
ellis Contemporary American Carl
cature," which includes old and new
pictures; and Edgar Mayhem Bacon's
" Notes of Sub-Tropic Study" among
the Bahamas. Howard Pyle of Whining,
ton is one one of the artists concerned
In these illustrations, in addition to
his regular work on Harold Frederic's
picturesque serial novel, In the Val
ley" There are two short stories.
one of them Mrs. Toms Spree" bv
ii. c. Bunner, ard the other "a Mid
winter Nights Dream" from the
dainty pen of Professor Henry A.
Beers of Yale University.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

"Weak and weary" describes the
condition Of many people debilitated
by the warm weather, by disease or
Overwork. Hoods Sarsaparilla is lust
the medicine needed to build up and
strengthen the body, purify and quicken
the sluggish blood, aud restore the lost
appetite.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The Kent County Farmers Insti-
tute held an interesting meeting in
Dover with J. Alexander Fulton. EsG
in the chair.
A. w. Slaymaker read an instruc.
tive paper on the cultivation of aspar-
agus, and the subject of the proper
season of manuring the soil here was
discussed at length. The fall of the
year in the opinion of most of the
members was the proper time for fer
tliIzlng. Several new members were
received and the Institute adjourned
te meet at FELTON, at the call of the
chair.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

PROGREss.-It Is very important in
this age Of vast material progress that
a remedy be pleasing to the taste and
to the eye, easily taken, acceptable to
the stomach and healthy in its nature
and effects. Possessing these qualities,
Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxa-
tive and most gentle diuretic known.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

There is a little consolation in the
fact that British gold will have to
make up large proportion of the fire
losses at Lynn and Boston, foreign
insurance companies having carried a
large line in those two unfortunate
cities.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Secretary Nobe has had under
consideration for some time past the
question of the rerated pension cases.
and more especially the cases of the
employees of the Pension Bureau.
While no final action has as yet been
taken it is understood the decision has
been reached that such of the en-
ployees as were instrumental in having
their cases rerated and increased in
violation of the law, as interpreted by
the Interior Department officials, will
be dismissed from the service and the
money so obtained be recovered, il
necessary, by legal process.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

1t is a fact full of good cheer for
wOTkingmen in the United States that
wages are advancing in Europe. In
this movement Great Britain takes the
lead. Longer hours of labor and lower
pay prevail in the workshops of Ger
many and France.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

On Wednesday afternoon there
came very near being panic in the
factory of Richardson & Robbins, at
Dover. A piece of packing in one of
the bath tubs was forced out BY the
steam, which in the escape made tre-
mendous noise, frightening the women
who rushed for the exit. Mrs. James
Clarke was thrown and trampled on
and sustained a severe fracture of the
arm.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Old Point Comfort is to have
another big hotel. John Chamberlain
of Washington is preparing to build
hotel opposite the celebrated Hygeia,
which will accommodate 500 guests,
The cost will be about $45O,O0O. It
will be furnished and open to visitors
about July l, 1890.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
PFIRGF OF BUSINESS |
AND
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Record Building,
COLLEGE Chestnut s5a:'5s . Stree.
Philadelphia, Pa,
Second. Third and
CAMDEN. DEL
Second, Third and
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Morning and Afternoon Sessions every week
day except saturday. Night Sessions Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings til April lst
Twelve hundred and sixty-nine tl269) students
last year. Early application necessary. send for
enrolment blank.
Technical knowledge qualifying for business
engagements. Full instruction for commercial
and general business yOcations. Also shorthand
and type-writing.
faculty OF more than a score OF practical men
who have praciiced what they teach
Bookkeepers out Of counting houses teaching
bookkeeping; lawyers teaching law and business
iormsi successful high school principals teaching
English branches, law reporters teaching short
hand ana type-Writng, etc. etc.
This institution has been exceptionally fortu-
nate IN the success Of the students who have
graduated therefrom"
Ogiee open euerB weekday duriug business hours
ond on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Etenia0s
gOr ne eHT0lmcaf Of students
Announcements. etc, sent when requested
VISITORS always welcome. Addres,
Thomas May Pierce. M. A.,
s6sm Principal and Founder.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
M. E. Conference.

The Wilmington NJ. E. Conference
Will meet in Milford, Del, on March
%. Bishop Charles II. Fowler. of San
Francisco, will preside. Bishop Fowler
was born in Canada fity-fve years
ago. He was elected bishop in 1884.
Four years previous to that he was
edltor-in-chief of the Christian Adro.
cate and for four years previous to
that missionary secretary. Previous
70 mat he was a minister of the NJ
E. Church.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The debating society of Taylor's
Bridge has reOrganized. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, 1.
X. Stats; Vice President, J. II.
David; Secretary, Addie D. Hayden /;
Assistant Secretary, Ida L. Stats
Treasurer, Abram Stats. The follow
ing question was decided upon for the
next evening of debate, Resolved,
that the barbarian is happier than the
civilized man"
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

George S. Dill has taken advantage
Of Sheriff Fennimore's lenity at the
pover Jail and has left without an in
vitation. The Dill trial and its nu.
merous incidents are destined to be-
come celebrated case in Kent
county, -MOrHinO NelUs.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The Philadelphia Press remarks that
if the Brazilian revolution had been
conducted by the Society of Friends it
could hardly have been more bloodless,
orderly and peaceful. The revolution
seems to be accomplished not only
without blood letting. but without ap-
preciable friction or i'll feeling.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The Volumes of the BAZAR begin with the first
Number for January of each year When no
time Is mentioned, subscriptions will begin with
the Number current a: time of receipt of order.
Bound Volumes of HARPER's BAzAR for three
years back, in neat cloth binding, will be sent by
ma postage paid or BY express, free of expense
provided the freight does not exceed one dollar
per volumel for s. 90 per volume.
Cloth Cases for each vOlure, suitable for bind
ing Will be sent by mail, post paid, ON receipt OF
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MoEey Order OF Draft, to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this adrertisenenctcith
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Address, HARPER 4 BROTHERS. New York
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Something like 100000 was paid
for milk and cream in New York City
by wholesale dealers in October. The
consumers paid probably $2,5OO, 900.
The producers received less than $780,.
600. The price paid the farmers OF
northern New Jersey and New York
has been q cents a quart, and the
difference between that figure and the
retail price of cents is consumed by
middlemen and railroads. The carry
ing companies take a big share and
the handling costs a great deal, but the
middlemen and retailers get the most.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

A number of prominent farmers of
Caroline county met in the Court
House on Tuesday and organized
Farmers Alliance 6y electing the fol-
lowing officers; President, John W.
Kerr; Vice-President, George w.
Raughley; Secretary, L. H. Gadd;
Treas. Geo. W. Collision.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
HARPER'S PERIODICALS,

The Volumes Of the MAGAZINE berin with the
Numbers for June and december uf each wear.
When no time is specified. subscriptions will
Oegln with the Number current at time of receipt
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Bound Volumes OF HARPER'S MAGAZINE for
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Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The farmers of Sussex county are
selling of all their live stock as thew
have raised no provender on which to
winter. 1t is said that not one farmer
In ten will have enough grain to sup.
port his family until another crop can
be raised. The pine woods which can
be turned into charcoal are now about
their only hope for sustenance, until
another season, consequently the forest
pine will be speedily turned into mer.
chantable charcoal.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

DR.. Talmage's new tabernacle will
have a seating capacity of 5000 people,
aside from the rooms set apart for lee
turers, church societies, and Sunday
school. The Sunday school room is
72 by 21 feet with an infant room over
half as large.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The Provisional Government of Brazil
will pay all pensions of the Imperial
Government. Many official changes
are contemplated. The Argentine
Republic and Uruguay have recognized
the United States Of Brazil.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

There is one man in Smyrna that
we think the rest of the population
could get along without, and perhaps
a great deal better than they do with
him. He is here, there and every
where, and never amounts to any
thing, and his name is-McGinty.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Some of our gunners, who shoot for
sport, think that duck shooting would
be better at Havre de Grace and along
the coast if it were forbidden for a eou-
pie Of years. Gunners have kept up
such a merciless fusilade that the
birds have been decimated
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Following are the officers of CLAYTON
Lodge No. l6 l. o. G. T., as installed
by Z. T., c. o. Swinney c. T. George
NJ. Clayton; V. T., Mrs. Minnie IS.
Reynolds; P. c. T., Charles E. Steven
son R. s, Miss Annie Webster; F.
:. Mrs. H. McConaughy: T. William
Webster, c., Mrs. NJ. J. Clifton; NJ.
Mrs. Sarah A. Timms; G., Hirons
Clifton; S. Benjamin H. Boggs: R. II.
s, Mrs. Daniel Wells; L. H. s., Mrs.
William RothwelI.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Rough woody goods have entirely
suppressed smooth materials for autumn
and w'bter wear, and a group of fash
ionable dressed ladies look as sha ggy
as a lot of bears.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Etiquette demands that at least six
teen inches of elbow room be allowed
each guest at the dinner table, but six
feet and a tennis net should be allow
ed the inexperienced carver.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

On Tuesday smorning last while
riding on a load of straw, which he
was hauling from his fathers farm in
Milford Neck to his home in Frederick.
William TOmlinsOn fell of and was
killed instantly by striking the ground
head first.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04
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Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Shopping by proxy will never be
popular said society lady, Though
there are several prospective brides
who are getting their trOusseaux to-
gether in that way.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

Many families that have quit taking
ice keep a dish of charcoal in the re-
frigeratOr, which keeps the articles
pretty sweet.
Smyrna times., 1889-12-04

The General Committee of the Ne
thOdist Episcopal Church Extension
Fund in st. Louis agreed to distribute
S25S, $50 during the coming year.