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Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
DON'T

get into the habit Of taking medicine for every
HJtle imaginary trouble. Nature often reminds
us by slight shocks that we have tranSgreSSed
the laws OF hygiene, and that our conduct in this
respect needs correction. In such cases prophv-
lactlcS are more effCaciOuS than therepputics
bul Lhere Gre physical antagOniSmS which it is
ioLly 10 neglect Clearly defined diseases requir
ing prompt ana specific treatmCnt-Of these
ntcUnittCntS, chillS and fever-Are the most
common, and of the remedies proposed some are
50 hatStpuS aS To re unfit for weak StOmachS
Whllc others disaStTOuSly affect the head and
nervous system From such heroic remedies the
uiSSuSted sufferer turns TO LOwber's Brazilian
Vegetable PlllS te egantly Sugar-coatedl and finds
lIilheuiate felleti without ANY physical disturb
aucc whatever from the action ~ the medicine
these Pills
"One Pill usually cures me Of headache. To
which am Suhject"-A W. SMALL Lincoln. Del
They cause natural evacuation of the bowels
without any Ot the diSarrecable effects common
" VlHtT lhedlclneS. use them for COStiveneSS"
= kNIGHr. soy Commerce street, Philadelpbia
Peter smith, Esq formerly manufacturer in
Ihlladelph!a. now residing on his farm near
HaZleltvIilc, Del, furnishes us strong testimO-
MAI ofthe transcendenl virtues of this remedy
lie says
Dear Sir-I was all ctel with fever and ague
from August 1857 TO February of this year 1851
tried all sorts of chill cures without avail and
grew so emaciated and weak that [ could NOT
set upstairs. In February l began the use OF
your brazilian Pills, and before had taken half
the box was 50 far recovered that l could use
lle NAN and Wedges. ] am now april 3p in
uP-top condition. have had dyspepsia all my
lt'' put since taking these pills every SyIaptom
mas disappeared, my mind and memory in sym
pathy with the body is clearer and more active
-PETER SMITH"
30 Pills in box lsugar-coatedl so cents For
sale by Druggists and Dealers
LOwber's Worm LOzenges,
Pleasant 10 the taste, cordial to the stomach.
reliable Worm destroyer excellent for bilious
ness in children-35 in box D cts. Druggists
and dealers.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
A Snake That MIXED a Cow.

Peter NJ. Larew, farmer of unoues.
tionable veracity who resides near New
ton, n. j., found that his COW was be-
ing stealthily milkled in the pasture
field, and placed her in a pasture near
er home in order to watch the thief The
COW seemed SO wild and uneasy in her
new location that Larew returned her
to the old pasture, whereupon the ami
mai ran to certain spot and bawled.
when a black snake ran from a tree
stump, cOiled itself around the cow
hindquarters and sucked her milk.
Larew then got his gun and awaited
the return of the snake for another
meal of milk, when he seized a favora-
bic opportunity and shot the snakes
head off. The COW then roared and
paved the earth, acted for several
days as if mad, and finally died.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
Wives for Wyoming.
SECRETARY RUsK's LIFE BOTHERED
OUT OF HIM BECAUSE OF A BASE
LESS STORY.

Secretary Rusk is just now receiving
some letters from women in different
parts of the country and these letters
are causing him no little ANNOYANCE.
1t is all due to the smart work of a
cunning Washington correspondent
who, in the desperation of hot
weather scarcity of news, wrote base
less yarn about the Agricultural De-
partment and sent it to a Western
paper. The yarn sent out by the cor
respondent was in substance that a
letter had been received by Secretary
Kusk from an agriculturalist out in
wyoming saying that, while Wyoming,
farmers appreciated the valuable seed
sent out by the Department of Agri-
culture, the real need of Wyoming
was for women, and he hoped the Sec
retary of Agriculture would devise
some plan for sending young women
out to Wyoming to become the wives
OF the thrifty Western farmers.
He thought that the item would be
harmless enough, but, like all stories
OF the kind, it travelled far and fast.
In few days it reached the East and
was printed in Philadelphia paper.
The result was that Secretary Rusk
has had invitations to open matri-
monial bureau in connection with the
Department of Agriculture and to pro.
mote the migration of women to the
Far West Here is sample invita-
ton:
PHILADELPHIA, July 27, 1889.-The
Hon. Secretary Rusk: While visiting
IN this city notice in one of our daily
papers ran thus: That a farmer in
Wyoming had written to YOU asking
you to devise some means whereby
young women might be stimulated to
go West to become wives of thrifty
farmers. This is the substance of the
notice. As it has been one of nv most
ardent desires to go out West. feeling
that there was a vast work to be done
there, and having no relatives in that
section, should be pleased if the gen
tleman in question should care to cor
respond with me so as to fix on a set
tlement that may prove agreeable and
profitable. You can give the gentle.
man my name, ---- -, Park avenue.
Brooklyn, New York.
Trusting that have not taken too
much ofyour valuable time, | remain,
&c, -
p. S.-Please forward this letter as
it IS to the gentleman and oblige."
This is sample of about half a
dozen letters of similar character re-
ceved by Secretary Rusk, and,
he is well known as a most
patient and genial man, he has been
pretty much disgusted with this bus
mess. The Agricultural Department
is branching out a good deal, but it has
not contemplated up to date entering
into promoting marriage and operat-
ing bureau with experts and clerks
TO engage in the work of sending East
ern young women to the robust farm
ers oft the West 1t is possible to ex-
pect too much, even ofSecretary Rusk.
-WashingtOH Letter to the MiiiOaukee
Sentinel.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
Bound for the Happy Land of
Canaan.

The exodus of negroes from North
Carolina has already assumed formid
able proportions. 1t is estimated that
not less than $1,000 colored persons
have emigrated from that State since
the first of November, 1888. While it
is true that agents of emigration and
land societies have stimulated this
movement, its real incentive is in a
strong desire of the North Carolina
negroes to better their condition, and
this is always IA wholesome impulse.
This exodus will result in tempor-
airy arrangement of labor in portions
of North Carolina, but in the end it
will be better for all concerned. The
negroes had become too much discon-
tented with their condition to remain
longer in it, and their places will be
filled by new immigrants capable of
making the most of the fertility of
North Cardinals soil.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

If confidence may be reposed in the
assurances of Emperor William and
Lord Salisbury, the German army and
the English navy constitute the might
lest factors for maintaining the peace
OF Europe. Other nations would
doubtless feel less apprehensive in re-
gard to peace if these factors did not
happen to be so mighty. They would
have more reliance on their own
strength than in the magnanimity of
of England and Germany.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
Taking in Milford Men.

FIlty-six men (prominent) in Milford
hung their heads in shame last Satur-
DAY evening, because they were 50
easily duped and swindled out of fftv
cents apiece by a common street fakir
OF brass iewelry. The fellow had a
glb lounge, and he commenced bv
making an elaborate statement that
his jewelry was neither gold. silver
IRON or brass; but late discovery and
amalgamatiOn of metals.
he purposed to offer it to the neonla
and if they would not buy, he would
make them a present. The "fakirn
displayed watches prominently. and
LED his victims to believe that his final
object would be to sell these watches
and this IS how he played upon their
cupldity. First, he offered rings at ten
cents apiece, and sold scores of them
men, after he made a glowing speech.
he made each purchaser a present If
MS ten cents-letting them retain the
i'HS' ne then offered sleeve buttons
at twenty-five cents, and sold a num-
Der OF sets. Processing to be anxious
TO Introduce his goods, and fearing his
audience would mistake intentions 70
give them the beLefit of his visit amopo
Ihem' he returned the quarter to each
purchaser of buttons, and at the same
time dwelt upon the wonderful natl
ana Its discovery. His next move was
TO oher lot of watch chains for fftv
cents, intimating that the next article
offered would be watches. "But the
watches that they longed for never
came ; for after selling ffty-six chains
ne gathered up his effects and left tho
town. Two prominent Gamers ono
morse dealer, four retired farmers one
OF whom bought three chains-and a
physician bit the bait, and the oueer
part OF all is, all of them are men Of
good common sense. They eniov the
JOKE but some who were actuated bv
cupidity could ill afford to lose the
half dollar.-Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

1t will be interesting to note what
course Great Britain will pursue in the
event OF demand upon her by the
French Government for the surrender
Oh General BOulanger, who has been
sentenced to be deported to a fortified
pace The right Ofasylum in England
for political refugees has ALWAYS been
maintained. This was clearly evidenc-
eu IN the stand taken by the British
Government when an effort was made
TO secure the associates of Orsini in the
conspiracy against the life of Napoleon
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
Ephoo.

The transition from long, lingering and pain.
ful sickness 20 robust health marks an enocb m
the life Of an individual. Such a remarkable
event IS treasured IN the memory and the agency
Whefebf me good health has been attained IS
gratefully blessed Hence II Is thaf 50 mli6h Il
heard IN praise Of Electric Bitters So many feel
they owe their restoration 70 health 70 the use of
the Great Alternative and Tonic II you are
troubled with any disease Of Kidnevs liver ar
stomach o. long or short standing YOU viii surely
nna relief ~ use OF Electric Bitters Sold az soc
anu ~ per bottle at Jas. p. HOneckers Drugstore
SMYRNA and G. @. IIarmOnsOn's Clayt0n.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
Thnir nusina.. Roo.n...

Probably no one thing has caused sueh a pen
eral revival OF trade at JAS p. HOaeckoris Drug
Store, smyrna, and g, G. HarmOnsOns, Clayton
- lhelr giving away % their customers IT So
many free trial bottles Of DR. Kings New DIseov.
cry for Consumption. Theirtrade issimpiy enor.
nous IN this very valuable article from the fact
lhAt ~ always cures ana never disappOlnis
Coughs, Colds, Asthma Bronchitis, Group and
all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You
can test Il before buying BY getting q trial bottle
ireei large size u; Every bottle warranted.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

AT the sham battle fought by the
German troops for the amusement of
Emperor Francis Joseph one division
used new 'smOkeless" powder, the
effect being that no smoke was visible
at distance of 300 yards, and no sound
was heard beyond slight tapping
There is something quite uncanny
about the means that are now being
devised by man for the extirmination
of his fellows, and perhaps that very
element of weirdness may make rulers
pause before they call such terrible
forces into operation.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

frankie Brown Mckee, the Oakland
Cal.' heiress, who paid a consumptiye
70 marry her in order that she could
uress In widows weeds, as she thought
they enhanced her beauty, was mar
rled in Chicago to Arthur Branscombe.
an actor, who is said to have a wife
and child living in New Zealand.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
Should Consumptives Marry ?

DIR. Segnitz, of New York City. has
sought to induce the Board of Health
to recommend the passage of law
prohibiting the marriage of consump-
tlves. The Health officials only smiled
at DIR. Segnitz's proposition, but it was
novel in its proposed requirements.
He desired that all persons who con-
templated marriage should be subjec-
ted to medical examination, and if
one the other OF the contracting par
ties be found consumptive, marriage
be forbidden.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

A man in Monroe county, Ohio,
drove to town the other day for the
first time since last fall and heard that
Harrison had been elected President.
Before he could be told of Tanner he
drove awav.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Edward Downes, a negro who at
tempted to assault Miss Ida Booker,
near Centreville, Md, on Sunday week
has been arrested at Townsend and ta-
ken to the former place for trial.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

James B. Smith and family, who
struck Wilmington about eight months
ago. claimed to be refugees from fever
stricken Florida and have since been
generously entertained, have quietly de-
parted from that city, leaving unpaid
oills to the amount of several hundred
dollars.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

"I'll sue you for $4,000, you scoun-
drel t' cried old Brown. you've
drawn the wrong TOOTH" "Don't
grow so excited about little thing of
that kind, " returned the dentist. ut
will cost you only So to have it put
back.n
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Terry's long survival must be consid.
cred piece of rare good luck. He
was desperate of thirty years stand
ing, who during all that period carried
his life in his hand, and lived among
other desperadoes as bad as himself
NeiO York EUening Post.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

McFingle: "You look all tired out
and sick, old fellow. You need a va
cation" McFingle, with sigh /:
That's just what's the matter with
me. I've just got back from my va
cation"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Inkhorn, to his emploperI "Could
you please let me Off this afternoon to
go fishing, Mr. GrinderP" Grinder,
astounded: "What have you really
buried your last relative ?"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Nervous wife to insatiate husband at
late party: "If you eat much more
ofthat melon you'll be wanting a doc
tor in the dead of night to snatch you
from watery grave"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Perriwink: Jaw, Mr.. Hardhead, is
it true that cigawettes affect the
bwainP" Mr. Hardhead: "No. Those
who have brains do not smoke cigar
ettes."
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Cowboy: Say, you'll Do you run
this engine?" Locomotive engineer /:
"Yes, what can l do for you ?"
want a situation as cow catcher. I've
been on a ranch for the last ten years"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

To THE EDITOR-PleAse inform your renders
that have positive remedy for the above nam
ed disease. By its timely use thousands Of hope
less cases have been permanently cured I shall
be glad 70 send two bottles OF my remedy FREE 10
any Of your readers who have CONSUMPTION n
they will send me their express and postofioe
address. Respectfully
+. A. SLOCUM, NJ. e., 1871 Pearl ST. New York
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

The Congo district appears to be de-
veloped as a producer of tobacco.
Brussels tobaccOnists say that its leaves
are remarkably well adapted for cigars,
being of exceedingly good flavor and
very supple.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

An ungVammatiCal lady wearing very
line clothes stunned a Chestnut street
pharmacy day or two since with an
inquiry for elixir of High Life"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

A little girl in Easton who was given
a drink of fizzing mineral water the
other day, took sup of it and then
exclaimed: ut tastes like your foot's
asleep."
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

The two occasions that a man most
eagerly scans a newspaper: Once when
he has been in bad scrape, and again
when he is looking for puff.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

A new use for rabbits has been found
by the physicians Of the Birmingham,
England, Lunatic Asylum. A number
of wild rabbits have been turned loose
into the fields adjoining the institution,
so that the inmates will be amused by
seeing the rabbits run about, and to
divert the minds of the patients is one
of the great objects of the institu-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

The alleged gold find in Indiana in
dicates that somebody in that State is
tired Ofwaiting for an office and is try
ing to raise the wind in some other
way.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Mrs. Willowly; Have you ordered
your new dress yet?" Mrs. Gushing
ton; "Not yet. I'm waiting to see
what Bridget is going to wear"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Russia has walked up to the fact that
'ne destruction Of forests is having a
serious effect upon watercourges Il is
noted that the Caspian Sea is percent
IDLY receding, and the indications are
that in hundred years the Aral Sea
may disappear altogether. The Gov.
ernment is disposed to take measures
70 prevent the rapid and needless
clearing offOrest lands; and when the
RUSSIAN Government resolves on apv
course 1t is apt to carry it out with per-
unacIty and vigOr. Perhaps the en-
ployment of Russian methods in deal
ing with the question of forest preser-
Vation In this country might not be a
bad idea.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Prettyman: "What clothes are you
going to wear fishing to-morrowP"
Hardcastle: 1.-THE suit do most ofmy
lying around in"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

"Isee in the dictionary that honest
means chaste;" Then Browne must
be honest. He was chased oil the wav
to Canada by the police"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

If the rains don't stop decending pref
ty soon the public will begin to wonder
what has become of the rainbow,
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Rev. E. L. Hubbard, of New Castle,
is touring through New Jersey on his
hicvcla
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Mrs. Humphry Ward, author of
Robert Elsmire," is said to be suffer-
ing severity from writer's cramp.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Last week was notable in Soutb
hurderkill hundred for the trapsac.
Vion In real estate of valuable cbarac-
yer, Inc Darby estate, comprising
highly improved farms, in the vicinity
OF Frederica, and valuable oak timber
lands near FELTON,. attracted much 1t.
Ientlon and caused spirited bidding
The Pennsylvania Railroad Comnanv
through its attorney, Geo. V. Massey
purchased large tract back of FELTON,
ana VIM. Taylor the balance of it
Ihis tract, 600 acres, brought S23, 900
ana the whole estate approximated
$4,000. All land sold, averaged s41
per acre.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Dovergirls who have scrutinizing par
ents have keys to their family post
office lock boxes.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

The play Of Mazeppa has enjoyed q
long popularity, although it is only a
one horse affair.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

A white kangaroo, the first ever
known, is on exhibition at the London
Aquarium.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

"Teeth at vacation prices" is one Of
of the latest slaughters."
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

David M. Stone, editor of the New
York Journal Of Commerce, has not ta-
ken a day off in twenty-nine years.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

A prOces has been invented by
means of which photographs can be
printed almost as fast as newspaper,
and without dependence on sun or
light. They are said to be of the first
quality. That, of course, would make
photographs much cheaper.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Chauncy NJ. Depew's annual income
is said by the New York Star to be
$l25,OOO.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

The paper store is a fixture in the
community that is to say, it's a sta
tionery concern.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

It is now thought the 2.cent stamp
will be tinted ''angle-wOrm red"
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

In his dreams Harrison hits out ut q
mosquito and in imagination squelches
an OlIice-seeker,
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Even a small barber may be calledla
strapping fellow.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21
COnsumntion SURELY Cured.

Beating a retreat: Jumping a board
bill at a summer reaOrt.
Smyrna times., 1889-08-21

Undertakers sneer nervously Al the
''life elixir fad"
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-05-04
The motto of WoMAN's CHRONICLE

The motto of WoMAN's CHRONICLE
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance,
And the good that we can do;'
was quoted two or three times by Miss Willard in
her lecture of last Sunday morning in Little Rock.
This gracious little. acknowledgment together
with numerous expressions of appreciation from
the delegates to the w. G. T. U. convention have
proven themselves gratifying tokens to WoMAN's
CHRONICLE, encouragements in the thorny path of
a woman's paper.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-05-04
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, SATURDAY, MAY 4. 1889.
$1.OO Per Year.
NONE OF OUR BUSINESS"

IA little girl heard to finish her evening prayer with
words And poor little girl on the street to day
I'D and barefooted but it's Of our business is it, God?
"None of our business! wandering and sinful,
All through the streets of the city they CO.
Hungry and homeless in the wild weather
None of our business! Dare say so?
"None of our business Children's wan faces,
Haggard and old with their suffering and sin.
Hold fast your darlings on tender, warm bosoms, u
Sorrow without, but the home light Within
"What does it matter that other
Some common mother-in bitter despair,
Walls in garnet, sits in a cellar,
TOO broken hearted for weeping or prayer?
''None of our business Sinful and fallen,
How they may iostle us close on the street,
Hold back your garment scorn? they are used to it,
Pass ON the other sde lest you should meet.
sNone of our business On, then, the music;
On with the feastng, though hearts break forlorn;
Somebody's hungry, somebody's freezing,
Somebody's soul will be lost ere the morn.
"Somebody's dying ION with the dancingD
One for earth's pottage Is selling his soul;
One for baube has bartered his birthright,
Selling his all for pititu dole.
"Ah! but One goeth abroad on the mountains,
Over lone deserts, with burning deep sands
Seeking the lost ones lit is His busnessD
Bruised though His feet and torn though His hands
"Thorn crowned His head and His sou sorrow stricken
Saving mems souls at such n.'nitshQsb
Broken Ills heart for the grief Of The nations;
1t is His business saving the lostP'
--TSelected.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-05-04
Vol. II.--No. 10.

corrupt and degrading. This she assured them
was mistake when the women come it will be
with brooms, dust.pans and brushes, and such an
other use-cleaning will be had as the world has
never yet dreamed of, and for the first time in the
history of the world politics will be subjected to
the purifying influences of Gods fresh air and
sunshine.