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Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A Boston Matchmaker recently had
a rare task. 1t was the putting in
order of two watches, each of which
had cost $2,500. The case of each of
these watches is of pure gold and its
wOrk ks number fully 400 pieces. On
the larger dial there are four smaller
dials; one showing by diagram OF the
sky the changes of the moon, a second
dial each month, third dial the day
of the month, aud a fourth dial the day
of the week.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Harrington escaped what might have
been serious cOnAagration by the
timely arrival of the Norfolk train one
night last week. The engineer gave
the warning to the citizens with his
whistle. 1t was found that an unoc-
cupied dwelling in the heart of the
town was on are. 1t was put out. In
cendiaTy origin,
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14
Maxwell Clayton.

MiddletOwn was in a nutter over
the marriage of Jacob B. Maxwell to
Mrs. Jessie Clayton Wednesday. The
Rev. j. Beers performed the ceremony.
The groom is the son of Alexander Max
well, proprietor of the National Hotel,
and the bride is the widow of Eugene
ClayOn, youngest son of the late Colo
mel Joshua Clayton. The ceremony
took place in the parlors of the Nation
al Hotel at $50 o'clock, and was at
tended by select and fashionable
gathering. The happy couple left on
the 5.S4 O'Clock north. hound train for a
a trip to the northern watering places.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The tree in Washington to which
Jefferson tied his horse and then en-
tered the capitol to be inaugarated as
President is still living, 1t stands
close to the fence, Just inside the
Botanical Gardens a stunted-loOking
tree, but greatly priced in Washington
as q relic of the days Of "JetIersonian
simplicity,n
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Many readers are not aware of the
steady advance that is being made in
distance telephony, or that conversa-
ton can be carried on between New
York and Philadelphia as readily, and
even more so, than over short local
lines, owing to the superior care with
which the longer line is constructed.
such lines are now in regular use from
Philadelphia to Boston, with branch
service all through New England, and
from Philadelphia to Buffalo, and other
points in New York state, and lines
connecting Philadelphia with Washing
ton, and New York and Philadelphia
with the coal religions of Pennsylvania,
are in course of construction.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

While camp meeting was in pro-
gress at Willow Branch, on the Red
river, north of BOnham. Texas, q party
Of men rode up and began firing into
the congregation. A panic followed,
and some Of the men in the oongrega
tion returned the fire, For while
regular hattie epsued, The cause of
the attack Is not known. The preach
or finished his sermon strongly guard
ed.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A POETS DREAM. Miss Gushley-I
so often see some one spoken of as be-
ing beautiful as a poets dream. Do
you poets have more beautiful dreams
than we common mOrtals?
Mr.. A. Tennyson Fizzle-I hardly
know. l generally dream of porter
house steaks, fried chickens, and that
sort of thing Haute Express.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

President Harrison's second visit to
New England last week, was made
under far more favorable auspicies
than his first. At Woodstock he was
drenched. In Boston he was greeted
with smiling skies aud agreeable sun
shine. Boston gave the Nations Chief
Magistrate a cordial welcome, the prin-
pal feature Of which was a public re-
ception in Faneuil Hall. In accordance
with General Harrison's earnest wish.
he was not not called on to do anv
speech-making. The President is such
a capital speaker this is somewhat to
be regretted, but even President has
right to plead off when on holiday.
General Harrison is the guest Of Mr..
Blaine at Bar Harbor.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14
Death of General Henry Dupont

General Henry Dupont, since 1850
head of the extensive gunpOwder
manufacturing firm of F. l. Dupont de
NemOurse & Co., died at Wilmington
Thursday morning. He was prostrated
by an attack of heart failure about two
months ago, from which he rallied tenn
pOrarily, but grew worse again a few
days ago.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Last Thursday was big Thursday at
Bowers Beach. All through the night
teams could be seen going ON the way
to the beach from the surrounding
country. It was little Thursday at
Slaughteri quite a number of fakirs
and sleight-Of-hand men went to Bow
ers. They generally make Milford
their headquarters. and visit all the
beaches in August, as it is the month
of picnics. Nearly all the big days
coming in this month they generally
reap a harvest, there always being
some one that will fall an easy prey.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The Wilmington Board of Education
will be asked TO extend the sumner va
cation Of the scholars one week, in Or
der to give them an opportunity to at
tend the Wilmington fair during the
first week Of September,
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Weak and weary" describes the
condition of many people debilitated
by the warm weather, by disease or
overwOrk. Hoods Sarsaparilla is Just
the medicine needed to build up and
strengthen the body, purify and quicken
the sluggish blood, and restore the lost
appetite.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Five Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore employees had their wage
checks amounting TO $3l4.l4) cash by
Thomas Farmer. a Wilmington saloon
keeper, on Wednesday, from whom
they were alteEWaFd stolen.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The Democrats Of Delaware are talk.
ing of nominating Bayard for Govern
or. It's pretty small jump from Sec
retary Of State to Governor Of Della.
ware. South Jerseyman.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

An authority on eating said in sub
stance last night that q ear Of corn
should be played along the mouth from
left TO right on one row Of kernels,
then start at at the left of the line
again, Just as i'm tYpewriLing.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Among the Warwick items in the
Middletown Transcript is this one Mr..
Frank Wordy has the largest corn In
this vicinity. Unfortunately it Is on
his foot. y ~
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

T. H. Keifer, of Chambersburg, Pa,
representing young Sleighter's father,
visited Dover last week, paying the
young mans bills, and took his effects
home with him. The pistol with
which Sleighter shot himself was also
recovered,
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Liquor saloons, in the opinion of
church members of Brooklyn, should
not have monopoly of sporting news
and thus be enabled to attract young
men within their doors. Accordingly
the young of Brooklyn in passing by
the doors of the fine building of the
Young Mems Christian Association
nowadays see displayed upon either
side of the doors placards with the
words printed upon them in large let
ters of Baseball returns inside"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

1t the new elixir of compound guinea
pig can make man of sixty feel like
one of forty, what wouldn't elephant
tissue do? Experimenting doctor
would do well to pause.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14
Colored Peach Dealer.

A sight never before seen by the
peach growers of Delaware is a colored
man purchasing large quantities of
peaches at Clayton. The colored man
IS named Boulden and is from POugh-
ikeepsie, n. Y. He is tall, good look
ing man of about go years of age and is
very intelligent. For some years he
has been a heavy dealer in fruit and
poultry and in pursuit of that business
has travelled over the fruit-growing
states with the exception of Delaware
where he has never been before.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Already the reeds are rank and fast
ripeniRg IN the marshes down the riv-
or, and s0me early reed birds are seen
swinging on them when you don't
have o gun.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Smiley Basker-"Yes. I'm going to
get married at last, but it's mighty
risky" VanRiper-"Well, don't worry;
you can't do worse than your wife, any
way, Who is she ?n
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A Kent County poet sings, "YOu may
salt, you may season the cucumber if
you will, but the old gripe prerogative
will cling to it STILL"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Guest, with the red blazier-"These
matches OF yours are no earthly use.
They won't go off"
Hotel clerk, who has noticed the
young man filling his match-safe everv
m0rning-"They seem to have gone
of very well since you've been here"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Happy father-s"Joe, old boy, give
me suitable names for my twin babies"
Joe-"Are they girls or boys9"
Girls" How will Kate and Dupli,
cate do2"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A Kansas exchange says that sor-
ghum roots will go sixteen feet for
water. That is "A great deal more than
some men will do.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

i. T.. Quigg, son of Rev. ]. B. Quigg,
has accepted temporary editorial con-
troll of the Helena, Montana, Journal,
until after the fall election.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Sugar will do Just as well to scour
the door.kncb Of returned family as
II the regular sand Is not handy.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Governor B. T. Biggs and Staff will
participate in the parade in Baltimore
on September 18th, the occasion being
the celebration of the anniversary of
the notable battle of North Point.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

u heard you were fishing yester-
day, said one travelling man TO another.
Yes" Have any luck ?" "Yes,
some; didn't get drowned"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Three more bodies have been taken
out Of the ruins near the lower end Of
JohnstQWn, One was that of little
girl, and was found in the middle of
Market street.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

JOhnstown people are buying the
old shoes of some Delaware ladies 10
use for lifeboats In time of another
food. EaStOR Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The summer bOarder can take care
of himself; if he can't, a great many
landlords are laboring under a big
mistake.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Several horses and mules have re-
Gently died in Caroline county of water
brash, caused by too much new clover.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The corn throughThoroughfare neck
looks well. Some few peaches are be-
ing shipped from the Neck.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The Brandywine Summit camP-meet-
ing grounds have been fenced in, and
visitors must pay before entering the
camp
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The wet season has killed the "de-
lightful shaden phrase Of summer-board
farmhouse advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

"The cOuntry's all right said the Boston girl
with its woods and shady dell:
But give me seashOre's giddy whirl,
For it's ever so much more swell"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

When a man wants to find fault he
will do so, even if he has to be up all
night looking for it.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Some men are born poor, others
achieve poverty, and others thrust
poverty upon other people.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

1t is a good custom that gives the
barber day of rest every week.
Philadelphia is not going back but for
ward in this particular.
The poor barber has a soul
As well as a striped pole.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Everybody dislikes the deatist; at
least, they show their teeth whenever
they enter his Office.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The. Elkton appeal don't like the
brown shoes so universally worn now.
Don't look at them.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The English sparrow at hOme is being
discovered painted yellow, and being
sold as a canary.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A high liver predicts that the Phila-
delphia restaurant of the future will
sell slowed snails.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

1.-THE brave Dame Fortunes smiles command. -
Whtek brings this fact % view
That lis ha.mah who has the sand
Who gets the sugar, too.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

Gossip reminds US of a high building
Only one story out of = dozen rest ON o
foundation.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A steal trust-Pawning the articles
after they have been stoleaA
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

The war on the hustle has ended in
a peace Of waist paper.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

A swimmer is like a topper. because
he kicks against the water.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14

France has her lily,
And England her rose,
And everybody knows
Where the shamrock grows
Scotland has her thistle,
Towering on the hill,
But the American emblem
Is the One-dOllRr bill.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-14
for Infants and chiIdren.

OAssoriais 80 wen adapted 70 children that
recommend It as superior 70 any prescription
4'"no me- II. A. ARcHER, MD,
II So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

A New York paper calls attention to
the imperative need of repairing and
strengthening the old dam at Greenwood
lake, N. j., il the 100, 900 inhabitants Of
the Paaaic valley are to be made secure
against es dangerous tiood as that which
has wrought such destruction in the oon-
emaugh glen. This lake, we are told, is
damned in a manner similar to the South
Fork lake, and Its present condition is
considered decidedly unsafe. A caretul
investigation shows that the sluiee.a gate is
rotten in some places, 80. The informa-
ton may be more sensational than re.
liable, butthers is also an old adage about
sn ounce of prevention and now Is the
time to apply it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
LIFT no MR.. BLAINE.

sc is at Liberty 80 Approve or Dls-
Approve ths samoan Convention.
Special to the New York World.
WASHINGTON, juno 1.-THE Samoan
treaty, copy of which, ensrossed by
the clerks o: the United States commits
sioners at Berlin, was received at the
state department. yesterday, was to day
laid before the cabinet by Secretary
Blaine. The suhjsot had been discussed
ut previous meetings of the cabinet, but
no formal consideration had been given
II. To-day Secretary Blaine read the
text of the treaty to the President, who
was already familiar with it, and to the
members of the Cabinet, the majority OF
whom knew little or nothing about it.
MIR. Blaine explained the convention in
detail, and then set forth the points in
which the agreement Of the commission.
ers failed to meet his own views. The
Secretary Of State desires q more perfect
autonomy Of the Samoan Islands than
that contemplated by the treaty, which
grants certain representation in the
government OF the islands to the treaty
power. he would have the Samoans free
from outside interference of any char.
acter whatever.
An hour was spent by the..cabinat in
discussing the treaty, but no formal
recommendation WAS agreed upon. I! is
understood, however, that Mr, Blaine ia
left perfectly free to cable hi4 indorse-
ment OF the convention assoon az he may
conclude 10 do 50.
A dispatch from Berlin says: 1.-THE
statement that the delsy on the part OF
MIR. Blaine, the American Secretary OF
State, in authorizing the American com.
miasioneTs to sign the samoan treaty, was
due to the question Of alleging Ger.
many's claim to indemnity, is semi.
officially denied here. The conference il
to reassemble on Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

For cheerful novelty among incorpo-
atoms commend MS TO tte America
Executing Company OF Chicago, char
cred Monday. The phllanth.opists
comprising this association s-e dea.raus
of seeing capital punishment admins
tered in professional style wish neAtnsps
and dispatch. They DO not pose az
trained exeoutioners, themselves on the
contrary they are represented 70 be- ''smaIi
dealers in coal" who. ia tue intes gais rot
devoted to mathematical computat on Ye-
specting the number Of pocada the cor
Bumer is entitled to receive ion a
ton, have pondsred the problem Of
making the last momssts Ct cor.
tain Of their unfortunate fgiloW men
rs comfortable as the conditions and "a.
yironment will permit. EQey therefore
propose to employ competent haogmen
at stipulated salary, TO establish sqea.
Giles in each state, ard to conduct a
general Wholesale and r-teil txson.iou
business guaranteed to give satisfaction
Ut the lowest market r6tes 70. the
state Of New York they vii! supply Ell.
peit electricians with approved dynsnos
and such other conven.sncea as may De
required. They will also supply scat
folds, shrouds, eof1ins, and anything in
their line that may be desired viii con
tract to run neat private hanging or "a
impressive public snow, as custom or law
may require, aud, il agreeable, to wind
up tho ceremony wisn tha funeral Of Tie
victim conducted according to any sty.s
or programme to suit the wishes OF cas-
tomers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

Many Whining tonhaus Pieasanti
Entertained nt Hxentnere.

NhWkty ht1ahaknNty
Entertained mt Kcntmere.
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Al, Field gave q
pleasant reception Tuesday night at their
pretty homo, Ksntmere, In celebration of
their 23d wedding anniversary, which
occurred on Thursday last. Ornate lam
terms scattered ABOUT the lawn and hum
dreds Of gss jets and lanterns on the
piszxas, gave TO the grounds OF "Kent.
mere" the appearance OF Oriental beauty.
Roses and smilA1 adorned the hallway.
Smilar banked the stairway leading mp
stairs. The drawing room, where the
guests were received, bloomed with roses.
The supper table extended the full length
OF the dining. room. At the ends of the
table were immense baskets carved in Toe
and filled with berries. In the centre Of
the table was q floral tent, towering to
the chandelier. The menu was delicious.
Among the guests were Leander Riddle
and Mrs. Charlotte Riddle Of Glen
Riddle, Mrs. James Riddle. Mrs. Samuel
Riddle, Samuel Bancroft, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. b. Swift, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Swift,
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Hastings, Mr..
and Mrs, Casper Kendall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Darlington, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. o.
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. q. Penny
packer, Hon. and Mrs. Charles B. Lore,
Miss Lore, Mr.. aud Mrs. W. II. Curry,
w. A. Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs. J..
hobinson Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
II. Rumford, DR.. and Mrs. Jacob Todd,
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Olstkson,
Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Nields, the Rev.
\. snowden Thomas, A. ID, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. d. Sisler, Mr.. and Mrs, Alfred O.
Gfiggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel w. Mo.
Oaulley, Mr.. aud Mrs. Andrew e. Grow,
Do. H ow es, r.spd Mrs. W. y Smith, MIR.
and Mrs. Emlen Hewes, r. l.. Gilpin, Mr..
aud Mrs. q. J. Muhlhausen, Mr.. and Mrs,
Il. 7. Pickels, Colonel and Mrs. Milo W.
Locke, MIR. and Mrs. II. Allen Hillss, Mr.,
and Mrs. y. j. Wiley, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert W. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Rod.
mond Smith, Senator Higgins, Presiding
Elder Apd Mrs. Murray, Francis H. Hof.
fecker,t Esq, and Miss Hoffscker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar NJ. III oopes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Job II. jackson, Mr.. and Mrs.
washington Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. N. B.
Danforth, George W. Stone, Mr.. and
Mrs. James II. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
CHARLES W. Rowland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. z. James
Belt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 8. Rowland,
Mr.. and Mrs j. Augustus MoOsulley,
.: Ferris Belt, Miss Rachel Rowland and
Miss Margaret Hillea.
Hassler's orchestra provided delightful
music.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13

Just before the Seattle fire Bradstrests,
In q conservative estimate of the property
which had been swept out Of existence in
this country within q week, placed the
total at $44, 25o, 600; of which $50, OOO, 900
was in the oonemaugh valley, sc, 900 600
at Willismspart, $5, 600, 600 In Maryland,
Virginia and the District of Oolum bia,
! u, 100000 in railroads (othsr than the
damage to railroads OF oonemsugh),
$500, 600 to coal mines, 81 500, 600 in
southern New York and $1,000 900
In the Juniata valley. The Seattle
losses will bring this total
up to over $4,000, 600. sThongh
the burden OF these losses will not be
felt seriously except by the immediate
sufferers, yet the humiliation Of that
amount of property in so short o time
means In one shape or another loss to
the people of the whole country. A
eompsnsating feature will be the stimulus
given to many industries interested
,t'aetl. T, io5Nal Ia the wots OF re.
pairing 'hsqe ,cssss aud recreating the
rs-i:i slas has 55on .vApo ..44.S obliter-
ated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13
The nIissIngs Error lists,

Relative to the Disappearance of the
error lists from the clark of the peace's
office it is asserted that they have not
1een seen ainoe Messrs. Mahsfy aud
Elicit were inspecting them on Friday.
Ex-Oollector Neary, in reference to q
charge preferred by "Prominent Re-.
publican, says: "It is utterly impossi.
bic for me to reply to such charge
unless the mans name ia given. can't
tel who he ia. II the Nstss would only
make statement / would only be too
glad to reply and give what information
about public business that 10 needed.
The Twelfth ward ASSIGNMENT list was
surreptitiously taken from Myers cigar
ftore, FlSh and dupont streets, during
the legal time Of eIpo,hion between jan.
naiy lbth aud February lat. And during
the time the assessors met in the court
house for the 1--WE days revision Of assess.
ment il was retained TO Assessor McOlos-
key by +. E. Bach"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-13


The village of Crolon, Mich, ia inun.
astea by the back water from Jam OF
logs in the river. =
AT Dalton, Georgia, Tuesday morn.
ing, 3. Il. Field, state senator. was shot
aead by his s.epscn, Dennis Taylor. whom
ne was attempting to chastise.
The case Of Charles T. Ball. ohnyood
with embezzlement OF the funda AZ a.
United States Express, came mn In ar
polics court in Washington, D. O.. on
isM day, and bail wss Fixed At rs. 600.
which was furnished. 'sN0'
The contest over the will Of ths late
hre. Weltha A. Emmons OF Washino,on
" u, has been virtually settled by AZ
agreement between the contestants. Prot
EnInoas and II. W, Gsrnett, whom Mira
Emmons named as executor,
Ihrse men jumped from a FREIGHT train
~ suter, Ia, Tuesday morning, iust a.
an empty engine was passing and fail
uhuer the engine. Joseph Barker and
another, name unknown, we've killed ana
Isaac Williams was fatally injured All
"s W,t steallng ride from Oonnellsyille.
William harrison, alias "Bnl Kent.n a
", no.orious "hre-bug" and connterfeiter
was arrested Tuesday in Scranton. Pa
charged with manufacturing aud oi,nn,
1alhg spurious coin. When arrestsd
harrison mad in his pnssessipn 4G00
ia, re- gold watches and 80. calibre SMITH
o. "esson revolver. The coins made ha
we prisoner bear the dates of 1885 and
ioto, and are very clever limitations. ~
isaac y. Coniey Tuesday f,sd in tba
o.feut court il Baltimore, bill sslina
enat receiver be appointed for Inc Raiti
,loie ana Ohio Relief Association IN,
icy wsa member of the a-HoeIation ~.
r sse.Si years out when the Legislature
s p.aseu 70 renew its charter, In 1898 hs
e, uSi' a,fs 70 ION subsequent association
~ ~ olsllla that he was discharged from
. wy ohp,oy OF tue railroad for tbat
~ 1ne Dill ssserts that the aasata
Ssoo t dnr Relief Association eYcaad
S9ou,VOO' and that its funds have bsea
Incorporated. ~ A"'o Deen
according to dispatch from ottoma
NM NM, me Weldon Extradition MI !,
aiAeiy 10 be ratified by the imnsr;,J aor 40
clnnieht. The law ufiieers Of tha ss-
paftment OF Justice regard tba ,a NO
shofn OF Its legal vsrhiaee. az retrooo. law,
mug inciudtng Emo and other ia .,.,s,
,uRitiFes In its scope. II Il donS..t'
however, whethor the axecnt;na 1911" ..ui,
sIars ~ INC eHtIadition of these 'boo'
dawn " parliament diatinctly yotsd
nr Sn - IN amendment declaring the meas
into az - ~ retroactive. The bill will on
ment ,stjsa ~ soon as the Eaglish govern