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Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neighbors
talking about it. You may yourself be one OF
the many who know from personal experience
Just how good thing it is. If you have ever
tried IL, you one Oflts staunch friends because
the wonderful thing about it is, that when once
given trial, Dr. Kings New Discovery ever
holds place in the house If you have never
or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure a
bottle at once and give It fair trial II is guar.
anteed every time, or money refunded. Trial
Bottles Free at Jas. P. Hodecker's Drugstore
Smyrna, and c. G. HarmOnsons, Clayten.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
Modern DiscnXerers.

What Bell and Edison are to the tele-
phone and electricity, says the Pittsburg
Ne10s, DR.. Franklin Miles, the well known
specialist in nesvOus diseases, is to the ner-
vOus system and nerve fluid. Among his
numerous discoveries his Restorative Ner-
vine is undoubtedly one of the greatest 1t
IS unsurpassed in nervousness, dyspepsia,
headache, epilepsy neuralgia, backache,
melancholy, sleeplessness, change of life,
etc. Free trial bottles of it may be had of
J: W. Denney. Druggist, and also Dr.
Miles new boo, on New and startling
Facts" for the afflicted. Every one should
read this very interesting, instructive, and
finely illustrated book.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
LIFE AND DEATH.
From morn to eve they struggled Life and

From morn to eve they struggled = Life and
Death
At first it seemed to me that they in mirth
Contended, and as foes Of equal worth,
So firm their feet, so undisturbed their breath.
But when the sharp red sun cut through its
sheath
Of western clouds; saw the brown arms girth
Tighten and bear that radiant form to earth,
And suddenly both fell upon the heath.
And then the wonder came-for when fed
To where those great antagonists down fell
/ could not find the body that sought
And when and where it went could not tell
One only form was left of those who fought
The long, dark form Of Death-and it was dead.
-Cosmo Monkhouse.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

A French woman has got up a con-
test in which a prize is to be award
ed to the woman who speaks the
greatest number of words in an hour.
There is a hitch in the proceedings,
however. She has been unable to find
anybody brave enough to act as referee.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

CHILDREN ENJOY.-The pleasant
flavor, gentle action and soothing eff
fects of Syrup of Figs, when in need OF
a Laxative and if the father or mother
be costive or bilious the most gratify-
ing results follow its use, so that it is
the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

Southern Reporter-I've got good
story. Ten niggers killed in barroom
fight.
Editor-Give it stickful.
But Bill Jinks, the saloonkeeper, got
his finger cut by being hit with beer
glass in the same fight"
"That so? Why didn't you tell
me? Make it three columns! I"
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

The Smith Chemical Co., 223 North
Charles ST., Baltimore, offer to send
free to any one sending their address
and stamp, sample package of DIR
ScOtI's Headache and neuralgia cure
which they guarantee will relieve in
fifteen minutes. #
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

This is the best time of the whole
year to purify your blood, because now
you are more susceptible to benefit
from medicine than at any other sea
son. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best
medicine to take, and it is the most
economical-1OO Doses One Dollar.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

Invalid lin the country)-"DoctOr
says l must have plenty of eggs, and
milk from one cow" LandlOrd-"I
kin give yew milk from one COW, but
I'm afraid 1 can't furnish yew with
eggs from one hen, mister w-AmeGi-
can Grocer.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

Mourning suspenders are the latest
freak of fashion. They are peculiarly
applicable to the man who bursts three
buttons off his trousers as he is hurry
ing to catch a train. He is apt to
mourn then if ever.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

Miss Sharp-"Your jokes. sir, always
put me in mind of a sphere"
WOuld-be HumOrist-"O, sphere
and why so, pray ?"
"They never have any point.
Louis MdQazine
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

"By the way, Jane, tell the grocer's
boy to send up a half dozen smoked
herring for lunch"
"Very well, mum, An can I have
the herrin' bone to stitch for trimmin'
to me new gown ?"-HarfOrd Post.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

'Isn't this a lovely powder box I"
exclaimed lady to a companion, in a
leading jewelry store, as she picked up
large silver porridge bowl. The
salesman hid a snicker with his hand
kerchief.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
StradiTariuA

We are always glad to pick uD any
items relating to the eminent Stradiva-
rius and his fiddles. There is a dispute
pending in the court of sessions, Edin-
burgh, upon the merits of which we
would not breathe syllable, even though
we had an opinion to breathe; but. in the
course Of a prolonged inquiry, some in
teresting details have come out. The
plaintiff is a wholesale fish salesman.
Music has always been associated with
the sea and often with fish. The story
Of Amphion recurs to every mind. The
plaintiff bought a ''Stradivarius' seven
years ago, which he now repudiates
upon the gcound that several inches Of
the rim are not genuine.
In support Of his grievance various ex-
perts have been called, who enlightened
the Edinburgh jury upon things in gen
eral connected with Stradivarus. They
have learned in particular that he was an
eccentric genius" who never made fid-
dies lone after another .. .i ke"-this
information, we should tuIuA. must have
been rather embarrassing than sustain
ing to the good men in their responsible
position. As for the particular instru-
ment in question, its belly was made by
Stradivarius, and the varnish on the back
was impaired by the same immortal
hand. About the other parts or limbs
we are not informed, excepting 'the left
side top, which emphatically twas not
that of Strad." Another expert de-
nounced the liberties so often taken with
this grand name. 1t must be a very poor
specimen and badly ''doctored that sells
for less than e46O. The population of
Edinburgh have already picked up a
great deal of miscellaneous information
about fiddles in the course of the trial.
London Standard.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

ELIXIR OF LIFE AND HEALTH.


is one that promotes digestion, improves the ap-
petite, cleanSes the liver, purifes the blood and
stimulates brain and nerves without Injurious
reaction, and one that may be taken alike by
adult or infant. PrOfane compounds, made Of
vile rum or bad whiskey, sweetened and favored
under the titles of bitters, tOnics, &c, produce
effects far worse than the disease for which they
are taken
Vinegar Bihers is pure tonic, a nertlne loithout
being narcotic. a blood purifier tOitbOut poison, a
tirer tonic lcdhOut purgin6, and 0bOue a. life
cine with such powers in the lCOrld.
A GENUINE TEMPERANCE BEVERAGE.
far surprising alcohol in any shape as a tonic,
and it might be called
LIQUID LIFE,
since il stimulates, invigOrates and regulates di-
gestiOn, nutrition, secretion, eXcretiOu respira-
uon. and all the functions whereby life is main
tained-we literally take in vitdlitg in spOORsfuI
1t is not too much to assert that the equal Of
Vinegar BueTS does not eriSt, and no counterpart
or compound with similar virtues has ever been
known.
CALIFoRNiA,
if remarkable for nothing else, would be immOr-
talzed by the production Of the medicinal fruits
roots and herbs Of which this Bitters is com
posed. Many of them used by the Indians and
the medical profession in the treatment of chills
and tevers, rheumatism, c0tarrh, consumption,
neuralgia, headaches, liver complaint kidney
disease, jaundice, gOut piles bOils skin diseases
&C. &c, too numerous to mention, but easily un-
derStOod when the action Of the Bltters on the
vital functions is remembered The discovery
was partly accidental but the present
PERFECT BITTERs Is THE RESULT OF.sCIENCE
Millions of sufferers have gratefully and gladly
| endorsed, during the past quarter Of a century
| the wonderful success of this
PHENOMENAL TONIC OF THE WORLD.
In order TO meet every probable demand, two
| formulas Of the same ingredients are now put up
THE OLD STYLE Is STRONGER, SLIGHTLY BITTER.
| AND MORE CATHARTIC.
THE NEW STYLE, PLEASANT TO THE TASTE AND
EXPRESSLY ADAPTED TO DELICATE WOMEN AND
| CHILDREN.
RERMEMBER,
There is no disease of low vitality, debility Of
| functions, or nervous prOstration for which
VINEGAR BITTERS IS NOT CURATIVE,
and its singular power over the lower organisms
/ renders it the implacable foe Of
| THE DEADLY MICROBE AND OMNIPRESENT
| BACTERIA,
i in mal9rial diseases, cholera. consumption in
ternal diseases &c, and so great is its power as
| germicide that it is an
| UNEQUALLED VERMIFUGE.
book could be written on its virtues, and an
other of testimonials, but Il is only necessary to
remember Its general action upon the liver, blood
brain and nerves, TO realize its use in a majority
Of The Ills that flesh Is heir to- and that no family
| should eUer be lOithOut q bottle Of
| OLD AND NEW STYLE VINEGAR BITTERS
IN THE HOUSE.
Send for our Ladies book Address,
R.H. MCDONALD DRUG CO., Few York.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

1 ought 10 KNOCK you down."
"That's where you're wrong" good Brown replied.
In accents mild and meek;
" kissed her; that I've not denied
But kissed her on the cheek
and did so because she looked so handsome
the, very picture Of beauty and health. What
is the secret of it?"
We'll" replied Green, since you ask Il. I
will tell you; she uses DR.. Pierce's Favorfte
Prescription. 1 accept your apology. Good
night"
An unhealthy woman Is rarely, if ever beau
utul. The peculiar diseases to which 30 many
OF the sex are subject, are prolific causes Of
pale, salloW faces, blOtched with unsightly
pimples, dull, lustreless eyes and emaciated
forms. Women so afflicted, can be perma-
nently cured by using DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription; and with the restoration of
health comes that beauty which, combined
with good qualities of head and heart makes
women angels of lOvelinesS.
FavOrite Prescription " is the only medi-
cine for women. sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manufacture
ers, that it will give satisfaction in every case
OF money will be refunded 1t is a positive
specific for leucOrrhea, painful menstruatiOn,
unnatural suppressiOns, prolapsus, or falling
of the womb, weak back. anteversiOn, retro
version, bearing down sensations, chronic
congestion, Inflammation aud liberation Of
the womb.
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AssOCIA-
TION, Manufacturers Buffalo, NY.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
Rnst tI,inn liz Ernr snw

One of our leading doctors says
spring fever is fact, not a figure of
speech.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
+=WASHINGTONAfF
Life Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK.
WIN. A. BREWER, Jr.. President.
Writes Ordinary Life and Limited Payment
IIF'E POLICIES
WITH
Guaranteed CASH SURRENDER Values.
Guaranteed CASH SURRENDER Values.
THESE POLICIES ARE EASILY DEFINED.

THESE POLICIES ARE EASILY DEFINED.
THEY ARE-Non-oreitable.
THEY ARE-Protected by Dividends
after
THEY ARE-IncOnIestabe by their terms.
THEY ARE-Secured by an
THEY ARE-SOdy backed Bonds Mortgages first liens
Real Estate
THEY ARE-Safer Railroad Securities.
THEY ARE-NOt affected by the Stock Market.
THEY ARE--Better than U s.
THEY ARE-Less Expensive than Certificates.
THEY ARE-MOre Liberal than the law requires.
THEY ARE-Defnite Contracts
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

teatmonlala lamp Tor book ana nvv,rr
their fsiss \, xaaeke and adrertIsine Dostors b
DO act poisess eS g9efanieea their experienced thev
81 whsb ss aad ,heil cheap snd wosifess s4sye
~ .n9alanda q conndna vistlss, Ah@ rssait ~
go We5ne.s. w eay from 4, 70 a. n Fv,p,,.,
~'"f'-s', sss "sd : asi. pais. Tiinco
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

There is a craze for queer leather,
and the tanners art now extends to
every variety of fish and flesh.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

The tobacco chewer's discolOred
teeth are preserved, say the doctors,
by the brown casing around them.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

Their rarity, wonderful delicacy and
endless variety of form give orchids
their great value to the flower lover.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

m - ""77"E -HT TUUTIT- CWTU
s-lhs s.ss5lhs no experiment. / have
Sssiythlng Known 70 medical and rur.
49, science, obstinate and GA csses
Z, e,'ieiteai no matter who failed relisf
~ ohes, ireth eases cured n Z 20 IA
49, kuropean hospital e1periencs
= NermAnyt England, Franee ana
,,'s1 40 - 'yeara practical enperi-
=. aeioool eAaea cured W9srlV.
.S15.O00 Eiill = paid q s1S
- - zen prove - sreatHhlll, khoSiedes
-. 2. .ptfiencci A who Can show a
..ry patienta psFmanently cured a.
-ltsr Quacta and ndvertlrinr
stsnn ssS,1i1 y. aad seined them, Send ca.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
Self DevOurlne.

= ttrange and really dramatic situa-
t.ah is one described by the author Of
-'oeeah, little book which treats of
West Indian life. Insects and reptiles
ARE abundant in the West Indies, and one
soon gets well acquainted with certain
spait bright green lizards, which are
perfectly harmless and very lively
These little creatures are quite tame,
and when caught by the tail they slip
away, leaving that appendage behind
them.
was once sitting in the veranda,
watching little green lizard darting
about after the flies. 1t became bold,
and in one of its quick movements
jumped on my foot. made a sudden
snatch and caught the little fellow by
the tail. Giving wriggle, he darted
OIL, leaving that portion Of his property
IN my hands, and, having no use for it,
dropped it on the floor and resumed
my book.
Presently looked down and saw that
lot Of ants had found the piece of tail,
and were hurrying off with their treas
ure as fast as they could. When they
had draggel it almost to their hole ]
nollced my little green friend, a few
inches away. lnssptly eying his missing
property. The ants aecre inst GIVING :
final pull toward their ~ ,,Shen 3he
lizard suddenly made dart 49, them,
seized his bit Of tail, and swallows 4
With evident guato.
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09

sell PinIcS. SIN.lLo 20 Mn II Is perfect win
Line, I,s, ,o~roiSies Ter line. Sample line
Dins needeS ~, t'olnss ss 1VO sent by mail for soc;
The hesvies +. ~ ~ 1oius a also SOFT line by mail
est fabrics Ssihn.iit, nti, DINO 81 % prepaid. For
pins Ciotbef 40 Uot mn circulars, price list
freeze to II and can sb 1Iao pin sSs % ADDRESS
not blow Off CTOTHJ,Hsel Ms HlNtESS lbs,
Il Hermon ST., Worchester' Mass
Smyrna times., 1890-04-09
BAGS FURNISHED AND GRAIN cARp1vn
LOWEST RATES.
Goods Received in Philad.lDL,.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fri.
days until leaving time,
Notice TO Smyrna SbiDD.,,

Notice TO smyrna shippers.
All Heavy Freight intended to be hauled T.,
Boat by our Teams should be reported Al opr
once the night previous to departure Of go,,
ANY Small Packages should be reported At n.
ONCE at lessttwO hours before Boatstsrs
Telephone connection with Dover. wvor,i,.
Camden, Townsend and Middletowp
A. E. JARDINE, secy and Tr,,
OFF1CFs No. . Che stnut Street. Phil,
and Smyrna Del
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
W. c. T. U. WORK.

Annual Meeting of the Fair Haven
 Branch - Mrs. President Greene'a
 Excellent Address-The Work i'm .
 Very Satisfactory Condition. - The annual meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance union of Fai1 Haven, was held Tuesday afternoon at the rooms in Central hall building Officers were elected as follows:
 President-Mrs. William Greene.
 Vice presidents-for Grand avenue Bap. tist church-Mrs. Charlotte Watrous, Mrs George Kilbourn, Mrs. George D. Bates, Mrs. Kannahan.
 First Congregational church, Mrs. c. Woodford, Albert Storer; Second church, Mrs. Hannah Hurd, Mrs. Sarah Hulse; M. B. church, Mrs. Leonard Bradley, Mrs. E. M. Ronold, Mrs. D. M. Hopkins and Mrs. Charles Hines; secretary, Mrs. M. H. Thompson; treasurer, Mrs. Ella Mrs. E. s. Hutchinson; assistants, Mrs. Albert Storer, Mrs. M L. Lindsley; super intendent of work among the colored peo- pie, Mrs. Sarah Ives; purity work, Mrs. Lucius w. Moody.
 The president, Mrs. William Green, de- Hvered an excellent address.
 The present membership is ffty-six, a gain. During the year Mrs. P. s. Evans, Mrs. Charles Dorman and Mrs. c. F. Foote having removed from Fair Haven have joined the other union. There have been two deaths, Mrs. Ella Dudley and Mrs. D. Yale.
 The report of the treasurer was read by Mrs. Thompson in the absence of Mrs. Ella A. Hopkins, who is still suffering from the effects of typhoid fever.
 In the evening the members, with several honorary members of the union, sat down to tea. It was very pleasant anniversary and the work of the union was shown to be in very prosperous condition.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
ST. JOHN STREET CHURCH.
Opening Last Night of a Valuab
 Course of Lectures.

Opening Last Night of a Valuable
 Course of Lectures.
 At St. John street M. E. church last eve- ming lecture was delivered by the Rev. w. F. Markwick. The lecture was the first of 8 course which will be given this season at this church and was upon 'fWo- man and Her Sphere" MT. Markwick started his discourse with the announce ment that the late John Wesley thought that the least Methodist minister, espe- cially young minister, had to do with woman the better for him, but the speak CTS views did not agree with that great divine and leader on that point. MT. Markwick held woman as 8 profound mys- tery and regarded her as the most cheerful and spiritual of the two sexes; in short, the brightest of all visions. After speak ing of the different kinds of women, that is, as to their dispositions, he came to the question of women's rights, and summed it up in one word-husband. The sphere of woman, he said, was home. She was the queen of the home circle. There she could display more influence than in any other place. A true woman in the time of trouble looks to her husband, sustains him, IS beacon light in storms ot adVer- sity. She is emphatically his helpmate.
 Through his discourse the speaker employed some very amusing and telling garies of the female sex. The lecture was very enjoyable and evidently enjoyed by the audience. Those who attended could hardly have filled in one hour and a quar- ter more proftably or entertainingly. There are in this course four other lect- ures: On October 15, by J. H. Taylor, esq.,, on Central Africa;" on October 29, by Rev. c. B. Pitblado, on "Odd Church Folks" and on November 12, by Rev. pr. ". IL. Phillips, formerly pastor of the Rsdssmsr, on "Thrse Q's.n
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
THE CONsOCIATION.

Interesting Meeting of Band of
 Congregational Churches Held in
 Fair Haven East.
 The New Haven East consolation open ed at the Second Congregational church, Fair Haven east, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. w. Reynolds of North Haven as moderator. Rev. MT. McNeil of Guilford was elected scribe.
 The reports from the churches were full of encouragement. The churches repre- scented were the First, Second and the Fer ry street churches of Fair Haven, East Haven, Branford, North Haven, Guilford North Guilford, Madison, two churches ir Durham, Stony Creek and Northford Each church was entitled to it's pastor and two delegates
 At 1915 pm. there was recess for din ner, which was served by the ladies. The annual sermon, was delivered at 1:3O p. m by Rev. Thomas Bickford of Branford Then followed the sacrament of the Lords supper, at which Rev. W. T. Reynolds and Rev. J. Lee Mitchell of6ciated.
 Professor w. R. Harper of Yale univer sity addressed the consolation on thu question "How shall we study the Bibl' today" It was rare presentation O. the correct manner of studying the Bibl and was listened to with great interest The topic was afterward discussed b. Rev. D. M. James of Fair Haven and Rev Mir. Bickford of Branford A commit consisting of Rev. Dr. Hart of Fai Haven, Rev. Mir. Gallup of Madison ant Rev. Mr. James of Fair Haven was ap pointed to arrange a new manual, tn present one having been in use since 1854 his was the one hundred and eighty frs | meeting of the body.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
Funeral of AmosF. Barnes.

The funeral of the late Amos F. Barnes was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, No. 452 Orange street. A large number of our best and foremost citizens were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of an esteemed associate. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Smyth of Center church. The bearers were: Messrs. Daniel Trowbridge, Luzon B. Marris, Eli Whit ney, Horace J. Morton, R. M. Everit, John L. Treat, James D. Dewel and Pierce N. Welch.
 The interment was in the Grove street camefarv
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
A mEErINe OF CREDITORS.

 Allen Seaman Proposes to Pay
 Twenty Cents on the Dollar-The , Compromise Wil1 Probably be Ac-
 cepted.
 The creditors of Allen Seaman, who has been conducting pork packing and wholesale pork business at 265 Ferry street, Fair Haven, and who is now on the verge of insolvency, held meeting yester- day at the office of Bunnen & Scranton to decide what action to take upon the mat ter. The creditors were very generally represented at the meeting. MT. Seaman made proposition, offering to pay twenty cents on the dollar, but the offer was not accepted, as some of the out of town cred itors preferred to consult together before accepting the proposition. Several of the largest creditors have already signifed their willingness to accept, among whom is the firm of Sperry & Barnes of this city, who are the heaviest creditors of Mir. See man. It seems to be the general impress sion that Mir. Seaman's offer will be ac cepted, owing to the fact that if the estate
 be forced into insolvency it would not pay
 over ten cents on the dollar. MT. Seaman'l
 liabilities foot up to about S20, 900, while his assets are less than $3, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
In Bridgeport Last Evening.

BRIDGEPORT, Oct. 8.-A reception was given to Rev. Henry M. Sherman, the new ly appointed rector of St. Paul's church, and wife this evening, and was very sue cessful affair. The following reception committee had charge of entertaining the guests: MT. and Mrs. A. H. Landon, MT. and Mrs. Hugh Sterling, MT. and Mrs. Theodore Leavenworth, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Comley, MT. and Mrs. J. N. Standish and Messrs. Lorenzo Williams, Charles Matthews, Charles B. Chapin and Arthur Fifoot. Refreshments were served at 9 o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
Personal.

Charles Downs of this city is selliug pools on the races at one of the hotels in Danbury.
 Professor w. H. Brewer; Dr. F. c. Swift, Dr. F. c. Stone and many other other New Haven people were at the Dan bury fair yesterday.
 Michael Cribbens, the brakeman at the hospital who was injured at Ansonia, and whose leg was amputated, was as comfor- table last night as could be expected and will probably recover.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
IN LITCHEIELD.

How the Trial Yesterday Resulted.
 LIrcHFIELD, Oct. 8.-The result of the trial of Leslie Curtis, charged with assault with intent to kill upon Waldo Latham of Waterbury, was as follows: The jury found him guilty of the charge, but the judge reserved his decision until next week.
 The case against Dwight Benton of Barkhamstead, charged with horse steal ing, comes off in the morning.
 The celebrated New Milford murder case comes of next week.
 The above cases are ones that have caused great excitement and the result is awaited with great interest.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
student Devotion.

The students, or at least Manager Law renee, thinks they are the guilty parties, to show their appreciation for Miss Sibyi Johnstone of tdrhe Clemenceau Case" have stolon the frame that was out on exhibition before the Hyperion containing that young lady's photograph with others The manager is much incensed and intends to make @ complaint and ferret out if pos sible who the guilty parties are.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-09
BASE BALL.
Mercantile vs. Sagy

"orcaHtfIc w. SaXWas
 The Sagwa team of the Amateur league, with Watkinson in the box, was easily de- feated by the Mercantiles of the same league in the game yesterday afternoon. The last game of the season will be played on Saturday afternoon between the Orange Streets and Morris Coves. The score of yesterdays game follows: