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Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

Our SILK-WARP CASHMERES are
our especial favorites. These are not Hen
riettas, as many suppose, but an entirely
distinct weave, They have the rich gloss
of the Henrietta. but are much softer, and
pronounced by judges superior to any
thing in the market They make up beau
tifully, an indefnable snugness which is
always covetable. 40 inches wide. Three
grades. 81, Sl.50 and 81 70.
BLACK CAMELS-HAIRS Choice
stVlps I'm, tn S2 nor xord
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
Furniture

The money we save purchasers
in this department is simply
wonderful. A Lady's
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26


If you see a particularly fit
and handsome Cloak or wrap
in the street, the chances are
more than even that it came
from here. The fullest and
best assortment we ever had.
Giving 50 much care to ma
teriaIs, shayes, and especially
to tie grade Of FHr used IN
trimming accounts for unrl-
vailed stock.
Fur trimmed Jackets, $40
to 500.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
Best HeIVetia
275 Dozens

Mems Shirts, carefully made of
Good Heavy Muslin, Linen
Bosom and Wristbands, re-en-
forced back and front and ever
lasting stay in back, 90o
each, or $3.50 a half OJG'
dozen. All sizes from IA to III,
Fit guaranteed. When ordering
by mail send size of collar worn.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
DERBY SILVER TOILET ARTICLES

All the belongings of a
Ladies BOudOir handsomely
made up in Derby Silver.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

in plenty. UnbrOken line OF
Clack QIush Embroidered
Wraps, $50 to SIS.
Beaver listers, 81 to SIS.
Cheviot listers, y to So.
Plaid Cheviot listers, SIS to so.
Choice gathering of elegant
Fur-trimmed Long Garments
in Vicunas, BrOadcloths, Ker-
seys, Cheviots, SIS to $I25.
Stockinet Jackets, S. to $I2.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
CUT and PILIGREE SILVER JEWELRY
Evening Fans

Bracelets, Pins, Stick Pins,
Neck Chains, Charms, &c.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

STATE FIRE AssoCIAEION.-The or
ganization of . state Gre Association,
to be composed of all the fire compa-
nies in Delaware, is contemplated. 1t
is proposed to form an association such
as exists in Pennsylvania and other
States, and to hold a convention and
have parade annually. The secre-
tary of the meeting was authorized to
communicate with state fire associa-
tions, for the purpose of securing infor
nation concerning them. The next
meeting will be held subject to the call
of the secretary and representatives
from down state fire companies will be
invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

Fifty five head of horses from the
cochran Park Farm, MiddletOwn, will
Se sold at the Philadelphia Tat5ersall
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

Busiest time in the Book
year is at hand. Counters
and shelves show it. Are you
curious about the new works?
They're all here within your
reach, and we're glad to have
you go among them and look
them over. Half a dozen or
so at random.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

A tenement house at Bridgeville,
owned by Henry p. Cannon, the late
Republican Congressional candidate,
and occupied by John Henry, colored,
was burned Wednesday. A nine-year-
old daughter of Henry pershed in the
flames and 11-year-Old daughter was
severely burned. Loss about $1,000 !;
no insurance. The fire was caused by
an overheated stove.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

sheriff Simmons welded the "cat"
saturday at the New Castle Jail. The
ouIv victim was John McClOskey, who
Cot FIVE lashes for larceny.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
Paau de Sole

Our AIatchless
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
so at random

The Paris Salon for
same, IN French ................ l2.OO
In Darkest England. Fen. Booth - 10
Life OF John Ericsson, the Inventor By
A Ward of the Golden Gate Bret Harte
Samanthy Among the Brethren. By Josiah
Aliens Wife. ......... I6O
MIS- custer "tol!owlng the Guidon". ....... 10
The Journal of Sir Walter Scott vols $40
LOnglellow's The Song of Hiawatha. IL
Illustrated by Remington. .........,. 45O
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

AN OLD TRIAL LIST. On Tuesday
while some attorneys we're looking
over some old documents, at the Court
House in Wilmington, John H. Rod
ney, Esq, picked out a trial list for the
November term, 1897. The list is
printed in neat style and bears the
names of George Read. Cesar Rodney
and James Bayard. grandfather of the
Hon. Thomas F. Bayard. Mr.. Read
was famous in his time Cor the trial
list shows that he had the majority of
cases at the court. The court con-
vened on November 7, and continued
tor three days at the old court house
in Dover. The edges Of the paper are
so sOiled and age wOrA that some of
the names cannot ke read.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

The engagement of H. c. Downard,
Wilmington, and Miss Maggie Hill,
daughter of the Rev. Charles Hill, of
FIkfou. Md, is announced.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26
Black Dress Goods

The well-esteemed Phila-
delphia" Blacks in great va
riptV
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

A splendid collection in hand-painted
Gauze Satin, &c, with bright jewel mount
ings, and other beautiful ornamentations,
soc to $40 each
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

At the annual session OF the Della
ware Grand Encampment of Odd Eel
lows, held in Wilmington last week,
the following officers were elected
Grand Patriarch, Hubert A. ROOp
grand high priest, E. w. Jester; grand
senior warden, w. II. German junior
warden, S. I. Smith grand treasurer,
E. H. Spencer, and grand representa-
tive, George c. Marion.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

GovernOr-eIect Robert J. Reynolds,
and David r. Marvel, Esq, of George
town, were in Dover Saturday. 1t is
generally conceded that Mr.. Marvel
will be Secretary of state under gov
ernOr REYNOLDS.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

Andrew Eliason. one OF the oldest
and best known farmers of New Cas-
tie county. died at his home near Mid
dletOwn Thursday afternoon. He had
been i'll for over five weeks and was
over eighty years of age.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

The Dover NJ. f. Church Thursday
Diqbt by a vote of 5S to 81 decided
agsinst the admission of women rs del
eSates to the General Conference.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

William A. Gum of Frankford, Sus-
sex county, has instituteda suit against
Nathaniel Phillips, for slander. The
suit is for damages, laid at 81 900 to the
character and reputation of the plain
tiff, by a report which charges him
with having sold his influence to the
Democrats, and having worked for the
success of the Democratic ticket on
election day.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

In the New Castle county court at
Wilmington, Arthur J. w. Green, col
Ored, has been fined 5000 and costs,
and sentenced to one years imprison-
ment for driving a horse to death.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

n A small tenement house owned by
n; Small, and located about half
sn liIe from Lincoln, was destroyed by
Sle GU Monday night last week. Mr..
Imall ,Lal mad notified the tenant to vaeate
so; soe property and as he was leaving he
Ioau 1a,u :, You will be sorry for this" In
49, ~ than an hour after the tenant left
A.. .e building was discovered to be on
aosa as ana uS was burned TO the ground.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

Prot. NJ. Well, local Optician, of
Wilmington, has wagered 500 with J..
D. Bronson, that he can eat one quail
per day for thirty consecutive days at
the hotel KirkwOOd The fulilment
Of the wager began Friday.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

Sheriff.elect Amos Cole bonded Mon
day and entered upon the duties of the
office. He will not move his family
to Dover until the first of the year. 1t
is thought that he will appoint James
A. Farlow his deputy.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

A BURGLAR CAUGHT IN THE ACT.-
A negro burglar named David johnson,
was captured about one o'clock Thurs
day morning, while in the act of rob
bing the post-office at Greenville, about
four miles from Wilmington. He was
brought to that city and when searched
a new skeleton key and file were
found in his pockets. He was given a
hearing before United States Commits
sioner S. r. Smith, at the Federal
building, and held in default of 81, 900
bail before the United States Court.
Smyrna times., 1890-11-26

We believe it would be wise thing
for the Legislature to adopt a measure
forbidding shooting partridges, quail,
pheasants and squirrels for at least
five years in this state.-Ne,OGrk Ledg-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08

Polly. But" she added resolutely, Il
am fit for better work than that"
Mr.. Yeats. the lawyer, had advertised
for copying clerk She went to his of
tice and showed him page Of her writing
Very fair, clear and business-liker
II can also use the typewriter" she add
ed, modestly
why, that's just what | want. You
don't belong here, fancy; newcomer
like myself"
NO. was born here. l belonged to
DR.. Blake"
"A slave. You're a niger? Great
Scott. You didn't expect me TO employ a
nigger?' He sprang to his feet and hur-
red her out of the door.
Two weeks passed in such efforts as
these. Polly sometimes met with abuse
or insult in her efforts to find work. but
not often. Her mother was a favor
lite with the kindly people, who had view
ed her own efforts to gain an education
and standing-room in the world with an
astonished amusement, as they might have
looked at worm that was trying TO stand
upright. She came home one night and
sat down in front Of the fre with set
face.
"Yoh Civ up darling;" said Betty.
"ics. give up. There is no place for
a Niger except in the Kitchen she said
quietly.
You kin help me lot, Polly" the old
woman ventured after pause.
Polly did not speak for few minutes,
Mother" she said, "I'll make place for
myself 1t is my head that is trained. not
my hands. and III live by IL! I'll give you
rest, You shall have your holiday"
\ week later the towns people were sur
prised To see one of the front windows of
Aunt Betiy's little house filed with tape,
pins. ribbons, etc, while in the other were
rows of jars of jelly aud pickles. They
had always bought the jelly and pickles, 1t
was convenient to buy their needles and
thread at the same place, especially as they
were offered at a less price than at Barr's
great emporium.
After a month or two, when the women
Of the town had grown used TO running
into "Polly's" little shop, they began to
lind there patterns, knit hoods aud nit
tens and other little trifles that Barr had
never brought to the place. Polly herself
was always quiet. courteous, quick. why
should they bay jam from her and not
hood? They fell 80 gradually into the hah-
il Of buying from her that they probably
never asked themselves the question. As
years passed the shop widcncd % take in
woolen and cotton stgiis. shoes. china. etc
Ii became rival to the emporium. Polly
had good taste and good judgment in max
ing her purchases. She was satisfied with
quick sales and small profits. Her moth
er gave up work and had her long promis-
Ell holiday Polly now has her friends
and companions among those Of her own
people who, like herself are educated.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08
Skipper Ireson Of Marblehead.

Comparatively few people know the true
story Of skipper Benjamin lreson of Mar
behead in relation to his coating Of tar
and feathers. The following communiCa-
tion In the Marblehead Messenger, by Mr..
j. J. ii. Gregory, will therefore be read
with interest by many -
We are greatly surprised when hsto
rians tell US that much of the narrative re-
lating to Joan of Arc, William Tell and
| other ancient heroes, which for hundreds
of years has been received as historic fact,
is in reality but myth. But here is a noto-
rious event that happened in our midst
within the memory of living persons, the
victim of which has been dead but about
score of years, about the central fact of
| which the public are misinformed. Ask
almost any one you meet how far the great
indignity was carried and the answer will
he that stripped of his clothing he was
tarred and feathered 'tarred and feather
ed all over his back" As the old.song has
IL. The wrong and insult were bad enough
as the facts have it, but don't let Us longer
/ allow the reputation of our rude ancestors
to suffer more than is their just due. The
facts are. Ireson prudently keeping him
self housed amid the great excitement In
town. having occasion to 90 into his back
yard was waylaid by those on the watch,
Of whom Steve Morse was leading spir-
II, hurried up to what is now Humphrey
and Twisden's wharf, and there without
his clothing being removed, when near an
old dory, into which some tar had been
previously poured, be was suddenly trip
ped thrown in and rolled over in the tar,
while some women living in the large
house opposite passed out one or more
feather pillows and their contents were
shook over him. The men then started to
drag the dory through the town and their
number being few at the outset several
women TOOK hold Of the rope and helped
pun the dory up the very steep hill
but when Lee street was reached at the
top Of the hill they let 20 and this was all
their immediate connection had 70 do with
that historical ride, After while the
bottom of the dory giving out. what re-
NAMED Of it was mounted on a cart, and
II was while driving by the house where
our townsman, Hon, WIN. B. Brown now
lives, at the foot Of Pleasant street, that
General Appleton. one of our most est,-
mahle citizcns. who then resided there,
came out and protested very cmphatically
at the great outrage Steve Morse. with
more carnestues- than politeneSs, tradi-
tion says, told The general to shut up or
they would serve him the same way
j. J. H. G..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08
Letter from Portland.

Dear -imericaH
Merchants week has passed, Glmore's
Band has departed, and the city is quiet
again till Friday and Saturday evenings
when "Old Jed Prouty" Of Bucksport will
entertain the people with his quaint say
ings Those who were not out Saturday
evening were greeted with surprise Sun
day morning on seeing the ground white
with snow, and had only to put their hand
out of the window and feel of the ther-
mometer to imagine 1t cold Christmas
rain instead of an April shower.
Speaking of merchants week, there are
several who claim to have originated 1t,
and the usual amount of grumbling at the
Board of Trade and many of the mer-
chants that no more effort was put forth
to make this, the first one, a better sue
cess-for indeed, it was almost an entire
failure. The great drawback to the city
is the lack of unanimity. What one
wants, another is bound to oppose. The
only time the people of Portland were
known to come together in unison was
wears ago when, at the birth of a child.
every woman In the place was present.
Portland as summer resort is also doomed
to be a failure. but judging of the number
of tin cans around the streets it is veri-
table goats paradise. Within speaking
distance Of her noted Deering Park one
might readily ill tip-cart with this great
nuisance-and the same might be said Of
the East End.
This city has a great many fine notions,
but they all end in smoke-or less. About
a year ago the great project was to erect
a permanent exhibition on the market site
then came the much talked Of opera house
later the mammoth summer hotel on the
eastern promenade mot to mention the
new State capitol that was to be built here
the present summer. All gone up.
The people of your customs district will
be pleased at the appointment Of Hon.
John d. Hopkins, no doubt, and may be
long live to fill 1t.
Although quite early yet the question is
being asked-who will the Democrats run
| for Governor? do not like to propose
conundrums-bu who is the man who will
run well1
| Fact.
April 30. E. g. c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08

The May Vide 4trake open. with from
ti.piece that all American young people viii
hail with pleasure for 1t is d portrait Of the
author OF The Her Of Redclyge and The
Uaisy Chain, Miss Charlotte NJ, Yonge;
farther on, Mr.. Oscar Fay Adams describes
bis visits with her at Otterbourne. Following
comes humorous story by Louise stockton.
"A Long Horror is powerful true story Of
ayoung French count and his wife, people lly-
ing still, tn Mrs. Fremont's "Will and Way
series.
Wide Apdke Is $40 year. d. Lothrop
Company, Publishers, Boston.
The woman who goes to Browning
Society when she would prefer cards and con
versation; who sits, perplexed and doubtful,
through Il performance of A Dolls House
when Little Lord Fauntleroy represents her
dramatic preference; who reads Matthew Ar
mold and Tourguenetf, and now and then Mr..
Pater, when she really enjoys Owen Meredith
and Bottles Baby and The Duchess, pays a
heavy price for her enviable reputation" So
says Agnes Repplier in an article on Literary
Shibboleths," which is one of the cleyerest
things in the May Atlantic.
Houghton, Miffiin Il Co., Boston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08

The past month has seen complete
change of public opinion in regard to the
Pan American Conference at Washington
Up to the middle of March no Democratic
and few Republican newspapers were cor
daily approving the Conference. TIL,
public was Indifferent The tour of tn.
delegates had faded from public attention
The news dispatches had given little spac.
TO the proceedings of the Conference
Their secret character prevented them
from catching the public eye. The sub
jects under discussion were not such a.
enlist popular interest. Only publicists
understand or can appreciate the issues be
fore such a body. Even for trained ob
servers, the routine committee Of a Con
ference dealing with the broadcst and mos,
fundamental international relations can
not have much interest. Weeks went by
and the Pan American Conference seemed
to have ceased 10 command attention, and
host of able editors were daily pronounc
ing 1t failure
The series of valuable and important re
ports made by the Conference in the past
month have changed all this. Democratic
have united with Republican papers in ap-
proving the acts and conclusions reached
by the Conference II il now over two
centuries since the first of modern iutcrna-
tlonal congresses aud conferences ncgotiat-
ed the peace OF W,.tphala. They hay,
been held since then for every purpose. TO
discuss every question and reprcs enting
powers of every grade. We speak within
bounds in saying that no Conference in
history has reached conclusions upon prln-
ciples OF greater importance. of more ex-
tended consequence. or certain To have
more far reaching results
In its nature the body sitting NJ Wash
lng'on l. a conference and not A CONGRESS
At th. latter representatives meet prcnared
to sign and conclude treaties Aia con
ference culy advisory results can be
reached. Congresses have often enough
been held to deal with cnnGuests and dis.
pose al territory II has been. we believe.
the higher Office Of the present Conference,
to deal with principles. The proup Of re-
ports on patents tnnnay. and nayioation
copyrIsht. ,xtradltion an iut.rnationsi
bank A monetary uni, and ALTERATION
10 sa, nothino ~ tho on,. nn r,.cinrnci,v
will constitute landmarks in the future dl-
ptomatic history of this hemjsphere
Complete arreemcu, has not been reached
on all these subjects No one antiripated
this. All the reports viii not be- adopted
by the powers interested No wise man
hoped for this. But when We rccollect the
loose condition OF all these subjects sjx
months ago; when We remember how
formless were the relations. the necotia-
tions. and the Diplomacy OF III, Western
powers on these prpat international issues
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08
Patents Granted

To inventors in the New England States
during the past week, reported expressly
for this paper by c. A. Snow & Co., pat
ent lawyers and solicitors, opposite U. S.
patent office, Washington, ID. c.:
E. p. Armstrong, South Coventry, Conn.
attachment for saw-mills; B. Arnold, East
Greenwich, r. l., marking instrument; G..
w. Bliss, Calais, Vt, musical scale regis
ter; C. f. Bosworth, Milford, Conn,
knockdown box; II. Chadwick, Penacock,
n. H., cooking utensil; c. w. Chase, Dow
er, n. H., harrow C. Cooper, Bennington,
VT, trimming attachment for looped fa-
brio sewing machines; A. ii. Eddy, Hart
ford, Conn, tooth separator; X. c. ELL
rich, Plantsvllle, Conn, screw driver; w.
Gray Hartford, Conn. ,coin-controlled ap-
paratus for telephones; +. l. Herrick,
Rangeley, Me, gun with reversible bar
rels; A. b. Hyde, Pomfret Centre, Conn,
fountain pen; J. L. Inman, Putnam, Conn,
cord twisting machine w. Kothe, Thomp-
Sonville, Conn, wire operating device for
looms; A. W. Leighton. New Haven,
Conn, ellipsograph; II. NJ. Lord, Fletch-
er. Vt, artists kit; w. H. Mitchell, Bar
Harbor. Me, clothes tongs F. J. Murphy.
Danbury, Conn, machine for stiffening
hats; ID. ". Parker, Meriden, Conn, cigar
box; A. +. Rockwell Bristol Conn, call
bell; c. f. Sackctt, Danhury, Conn. ma
chine for Combng hatter's fur not on the
skin; W. A. Sawyer, Bridgewater, n. II.
street sweeper; ID. +. Wilton, New Lon
don, Conn, drilling machine.
Drawings and specifications of any of
these patents will be sent for the Govern
ment price, % cents, in stamps Always
give date OF paper and address c. A. Snow
& Co
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08
For the Ellsworth American J
Joy Comes with the Robin.

The robin, the robin has come again,
Hark, | hear through the splashing rain
The sound Of his merry voice.
He thinks il is sweet TO be here once more,
He is glad that our chilly winter is DER;
My room seems more CHEEKY from ceiling to
floor,
When | hear the robin rejoice.
And now in the morning be sings again;
The sun i shining, and past the rain;
From the top of the tree his glad refrain
So merrily now sings he;
For be can be glad when the day is bright
And he never is sad though It's dark as
night;
But ever before him he keeps in sight
Hi. love and bis home to be.
All. could We but sing a the robins sing,
In these early days Of the balf-fedged spring,
Zen though the rain on the rafters ring,
We might keep cheerful faces.
oh, then let u warble our merrie>l songs.
Sing ever Of right, although there be wrongs,
Give to each the sunshine that to him be-
longs,
And lght up the dreary places.