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Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
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RULES TO BE OBSERVED FOR THE PRE-
VENTION OF THE SPREAD OF CON-
SUMPTION.

Pulmonary tuberculosis (consump-
tiOn) is directly communicated from
one person to another. The germ of
the disease exists in the expectoratiOn
of persons afflicted with it. The fol-
lowing extract from the report of the
health department of New York city
explains the means by which the dis
ease may be transmitted
tuberculosis is commonly produced
in the lungs (which are the organs
most frequently affected) by breath
ing air in which living germs are sus-
pended as dust. The material which
is coughed up, sometimes in large
quantities, by persons suffering from
consumption, contains these germs
often in enormous numbers.
This material when expectorated, fire.
quently lodges in places where it
dries, as on the street, floors, carpets,
handkerchiefs, sc. After drying in
become pulverized, and hoat in the
air as dust.
By observing the following rules the
danger of catching the disease will be
reduced to a minimum:
l. Do not permit persons suspected
to have consumption to spit on the
floor or on cloths unless the latter be
Immediately burned. The spittle of
persons suspected to have cOnsump-
lion should be caught in earthen or
glass dishes containing the following
solution: corrosive sublimate l part,
water 900 parts.
2. Do not sleep in room occupied
by a person suspected of having con.
sumption. The living rooms of a con.
sumptive patient should have as little
furniture as practicable. Hangings
should be especially avoided. The
use of carpets, rugs, &c, ought ALWAYS
to be avoided.
3. Do not fail to wash thoroughly
the eating utensils of person suspect
ed of having consumption as soon
after eating as possible, using boiling
water for the purpose.
4. Do not mingle the unwashed
clothing of cOnsumptive patients with
similar clothing of other persons.
3. Do not fail to catch the bowel
discharges of consumptive patients
with diarrh9a in a vessel containing
corrosive sublimate l part, wateI
1000 parts.
6. Do not fail to consult the family
physician regarding the social relation
of persons suffering from suspected
consumption.
7. Do not permit mothers suspected
of having consumption to nurse thei
offspring.
8. Household pets animals or birds
are quite susceptible to tuberculosis
therefore do not expose them to per
sons afflicted with consumption; alst
do not keep, but destroy at once, al
household pets suspected of havini
consumption, otherwise they may Civ
it to human beings.
9. Do not fail to thoroughly cleans
the floors, walls and ceilings of th
living and sleeping-rOoms of person
suffering from consumption at leas
once in two weeks. Medical Classics.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
A Newly Found Insect Pest

Massachusetts farmers are filed with
alarm over the reported ravages of
newly found insect pest, which an
Amherst College "bug sharp" says may
become widespread throughout the
country, and may cause more havoc
than the celebrated Colorado beetle.
This is the gypsy moth, known to ento-
mOlogists as the ocueria dispar. At
present it is confined to the neighbor-
hood of Medford, where it caused so
much damage that Gov Bracket. in
his message the other day, saw fit to
call the attention of agriculturalists to
the pest, and recommended its speedy
determination. The moth was intro
duced twenty years ago by DR.. L.
Trovvelot, who saw the eggs at the
Paris Exposition and put few in his
vest pocket. One day the little bunch
of eggs was blown out of his window
in Medford, and never heard from
until last fall, when millions of the
gypsy moths attacked shade and fruit
trees and shrubbery, leaving nothing
save twigs and stalks behind. The
area thus devastated was an ellipse 9
mile and a-half long and half a mile
wide. Prof Fernald, of the Amhers
Agricultural College, says the moth i;
terrible pest.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
The Author of 1t.

Francis S. Dutton, member of the
Legislature for South Australia is the
author of the Australian ballot system.
The secret ballot was first proposed by
him in 1851 before representative gov
ernment and universal suffrage had
been granted to South Australia. 1t
became law in 1857.
In the United States it was first in
troduCed in Michigan in 1885, but the
Legislature defeated it by vote of %
to 44-15 Democrats and Republicans
voting in its favor, and 20 Democrats
and "a Republicans in opposition. In
1887 1t passed by vote of 81 to 80. 1t
was adopted in Massachusetts, Wiscon-
sin and Rhode Island in 1888, in Indi-
ana, Missouri, Tennessee, Connecticut,
Montana and Minnesota last year. In
number of the States the subject has
been introduced in the Legislatures
but failed passage, and in most of the
above the first elections under the new
law are yet to be held.
The New York Legislature has
twice passed the Australian act and
Gov. Hill interposed his veto both
times. 1t is now again before the Leg
islature of that State.
In New Jersey and Colorado the
bills were passed in one house but not
reached in the other. In the following
States bills have been presented and
rejected Maine. Nebraska, Arkansas
California, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Delaware and New Hampshire, In
Iowa, Louisiana, Vermont, Virginia
West Virginia, North and South Caro-
lima, Alabama, Arizona. Florida, Mis-
sissippi, Georgia, Idaho, Nevada and
Maryland no legislation has yet beer
had. So that it seems that in regard
to this measure the States stand now
about as follows: In 8 adopted, and viii
soon be in practical operation in l.
defeated, and in Is no legislative actor
taken. The facts we get from Wig
mOre's Australian Ballot Syste M {
valuable work of two hundred pages.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
DOM IT

get into the habit Of taking medicine for every
little imag nary 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 prOphy-
lactics are more efflcaciOus than therapeutics.
But there are physical antagOnismS which il is
folly to neglect. Clearly defined diseases requir-
ing prompt and specific treatment-of these
intermlttentS, chillS and fever-are the most
common. and of The remedies proposed some are
so nauSeOus as to he unfit for weak StOmaChs,
while others disaStrOuSly affect the head and
nervous system. From such heroic remedies the
disguised sufferer turns to LOwbeTs Brazilian
Vegetable Pills Elegantly sugar cOated) and finds
immediate relief, without any physical disturb
ance whatever from the action f the medicine.
This i the secret of the immense popularity of
these Pills.
zone Pill usually cures me of headache to
which an suhject."-A. W. SMALL. Lincoln, Del.
"They cause natural evacuation of the bowels
without any of the disagreeable effects common
to other medicines, use them for coStiveness. ,.
e. KNIGHT, 509 Commerce street, Philadelphia.
Peter Smith, Esq, formerly manufacturer in
Philadelphia, now residing on his farm near
Hazlettville, Del, furnishes US strong testimO-
nial ofthe transcendent virtues of this remedy.
He says:
Dear Sir-I was afT cted with fever and ague
from August, 1887, TO February of this year (SSs
tried all sorts of chill cures without avail and
grew so emaciated and weak that l could not
get upstairs In February l began the use OF
your Brazilian Pills, and before had taken half
the box was so far recovered that I could use
the Mall and Wedges. l am now april 30l, in
'tip-tOp' condition. l have had dyspepsia all my
life, but since taking these pills every symptom
has disappeared, my mind and memory in sym
pathy with the body is clearer and more active
PETER SMITH.
so Pills in box (sugar-coated) 80 cents Fol
sale by Druggists and Dealers.
LOwber's Worm LOzenges,
Pleasant TO the taste, cordial to the stomach. A
reliable Worm destroyer excellent for bilious
ness in chidren-S5 i'll a box, 25 cts. Druggist
and dealers.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll in lec-
ture on "Crimes and Criminals" ex-
plains that he is just as much opposed
to present as to future punishment. He
opposes punishment by the people as
well as by God. He advocates a sort
of delicate and refined band-box treat.
ment of criminals by which they may
revel in comfort during a temporary
and agreeable cOnfnement-a sort of
recreation from the arduous work OF
burglary and murder. But the most
astonishing proposition is that this
aristocrat who shall have been living
on the bounty of an admiring and ten
der-hearted land weak -mindedl peO-
pie shall be provided with $500 to ''set
up in business" again when his term
expires.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Cleaning the Teeth.
ONE OF THE REQUISITES FOR THEIR
PRESERVATION.

The Medical Classics says: Dentists
are daily committing the error of not
instructing their patients in regard to
the proper methods of cleansing their
Notwithstanding, picking, rinsing
with warm water after meals, and at
night before going to bed. Our obser-
vatiOns must show that people who do
these things faithfully, have little of
dentistry to do. 1t is astonishing what
ignorance exists among people of all
classes and conditions, as to what
cleanliness of the mouth means. They
will tell you frankly that they do not
brush their mouths as we'll as they
ought to, for they did not know they
were going to be examined, and when
you looked you really thought so, and
the second thought was probably not
for a month.
Cleanly habits are part of an indi-
vidual's education and can be formed
only in childhood. Too much care
cannot be bestowed on the subject for
the little ones. Each individual must
see it thoroughly done-have it done
for him and experience having it well
rubbed in with a brush. Not much
dentifrice of any kind is needed-smal
| quill tOothpicks are best, narrow strips
of rubber dam for spaces the quill will
not clean. Water used frequently for
rinsing:with a motion of the tongue on
all the surfaces of the teeth and gums
lingual, polatal, labial and buccal, 81
much for preventive dentistry, which
should be our highest aim.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Printers Ink. weekly journal pub
lished in New York, serves as an ex-
ponent of the principles of the art of
advertising, and offers practical sug-
gestiOns to newspaper advertisers. It
also indicates to the inexperienced ad-
vertiser how, when and where to ad.
vertise, how to write an advertisement
and how to display one. 1t contains
in each issue interesting matter-orig,
inal and selected of interest to ad.
vertisers, aud discusses advertising
topics in an intelligent, impartial and
instructive manner. Its subscription
price is 81 q year.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The snow-storm in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains continued to rage with
binding fury Thursday, intensifying
the mischief al along the line of the
Central Pacific Road IN that section.
Aside from the loss Of life and the
human suffering entailed By this con-
diti0n Of affairs, L means large losses
to the company and to the mercantile
communities tributary to its lines.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Bad News for Newspaper Dead
Beats.

Cheerful news for newspaper pro-
prietors comes from Ohio. A paper in
that State recently brought suit against
fOrty-three men who would not pay
their subscription, and obtained judgr
ment for the full amount in each case.
Twenty-eight at once prevented st.
tachment by making affidavit that they
had no more than the law allowed
Under the decision of the Supreme
Court they were arrested for petit lar
ceny and bound over in the sum oi
$500. Six ofthese did not give bond
and went to Jail. This is the result O
the working of the new postal law
which makes it larceny to take papel
and refuse to pay for it, Western Jour
udlist.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Wedding Near Port Penn.

About sixty of the friends and rel
atives of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac S. Cleaver
assembled Wednesday at the residence
of the latter, near Port Penn, to wit
ness the ceremonies attendant upon
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Mary Stille Cleaver to Mr.. ]. F. Cor
don, of Duluth, Minnesota. Mr.. Cor
don was originally a resident of Della.
ware but for several years past has re-
sided in Duluth, where he has made
his mark in the business world.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Miss Laura Doughten of Philadsl-
phia, formerly a resident of this town,
was given a reception Thursday even
ing at the residence of Thomas ]. Tai
ley, Wilmington. The rooms were
handsomely decorated with plants and
flowers. Mrs. w. II. Morris and Mrs.
Talley played several selections OF
music on the piano, and Master Talley
played the violin.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Enosh.

The transition from long, lingering and pain
fni sickness 10 robust health marks an epoch IN
The life OF an individual. Such remarkable
event Is treasured in the memory and the agency
rrafefallv blessed Hence Il Is that 80 much Is
heard Ia praise OF Electric Bitters. So many feel
they owe their restoration 20 health, % the use Of
the Great Alternative and Tonic, II you are
troubled with any disease Of Kidneys Liver OF
stomach Of long or short standing you VII surely
and relief hv uee Of Electric bItters. Sold at ooC
and 81 per boltle az Jas ?. honecker ~ Drugstore
Smyrna. aRe f.s Haruions0n's Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
He Walked for S1oo.

George Stein, of Philadelphia, walk.
ed from that city to Wilmington Wed.
nesday, on a wager of 500.
He left Philadelphia at 1890 O'Clock
in the morning and reached Whining
ton at $50 O'Clock in the afternoon,
winning the wager. George Sussex,
of Philadelphia, bet that be could not
make the distance in eight and a half
hours. Stein was accompanied by
Jimmy Burns and Harry BlackstOn.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Dear Quail Shooting.

The Delaware Game Protective AS
sociation is still actively prosecuting
violatOrs of the game laws. On Tues.
day, A. H. Padberg, of New Castle,
was arraigned before Squire Janvier
and pleaded guilty to shooting a quail
for which he was fined S. and costs.
Any others caught shooting birds
will receive similar penalties. The
association expects to receive several
hundred quail early this month for
distribution in Kent and Sussex coun-
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Don't hide double chin If you have
one. II denotes character.

A NEW STRIKE. - The working
classes have struck against high-priced
cough medicines, and indorsed DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup. Price 25 cents
bottle.
"The first bringer Of unwelcome
news hath but a losing Office" So
happy people prefer to tell Of the ter
rible pains they have cured with Sal
walton Oil.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
1t Makes the Lawyers Laugh.

The leading editorial contribution in
Lrdnk LesIie's illustrated Newspaper
this week is entitled "Humor at the
Bar" and is from the pen of Irving
Browne, editor of the Albany La,O
Journal 1t is a most interesting con-
tribution. The illustrations of this
weeks Leslie's are superb, including a
page of interesting foreign pictures,
scenes from the snow blockade in the
West. incidents of the polo skating
championship contest in New Eng.
land, page picture of Eureka Springs
Ark, manual training in the public
schools of New York. beautiful pic.
ture of Mrs. Ellis Wainwright, lead
ing society lady of the West, and doz'
ems of other ebgravings.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The whole control of immigration
affairs in New York city now belongs
exclusively to the United States Gov
ernment. This is a most desirable
change both for the Government and
for the poor immigrants, who have
been subjected to the tender mercies of
the authorities at Castle Garden.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Sister Rose Gertrude, young Eng
lish woman, a member of the order Of
st. Dominic, has just reached this
country on her way to the leper island
of Molokai, one of the group of Sand
wich Islands in the South Pacific ocean
whittier she goes as the successor of
Father Damien, known as the martyr
priest" This young woman is only
S5 years of age, bot she has offered
herself as a sacrifice to what she con-
siders to be her duty.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Their Ruuins.. Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such gen.
eral revival a trade At Jas, p. HoaEecker's Drug
Store. SmyTna and c. G. HArmonsea9S Clayton
M any free irlt bottles Of DR.. Kiuga New Discov
cry for Consut. ption. Their trade issimply enor
nous In this very valuable article from the fac
that it always cures ana never disAppoinls
Coughs, Colds. Asthma. Broncelis, Group. ans
all throat and lang diseases quickly cured Xol
can test ii before buying by getting trial kolfl
mes, iarge size 81, Every boltle Warranled,
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Madame de Sevigne remarked years
ago that the dahlia would be the queen
of flowers if it only had a perfume.
This was before the rose ascended the
floral throne, where by right and COM
mon consent she wears the crown. A
Frenchman has discovered however,
that by watering dahlias with tepid
water a delicious armO is produced.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

In Mexico 4S languagesar spoken
not including the one in common use
by those VINO miss the trains.-The
King of Siam has just married 20 new
wives in addition to those he had ; and
yet we are told that Siam is q very
DOOR country.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
A Wedding at Elkton.

Richard May was married to Miss
Annie lamar at noon Wednesday at
the Episcopal Church at Elkton. Mr..
May is go years old. He went to CAL
ifOrnia in 1S49 with FIVE others from
ElktOn. He is now the only one of
the party that is alive. He made a
fortune and returned East and lost it.
He then returned to the West and
made another fortune. He is a wild.
over, having one son. Mr.. May will
return with his bride to Montana
where he is engaged in business. Miss
lamar is so years old. She was a no.
ted belle of Elkton for years.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

To DIsPEL COLDS. Headaches and
Fevers, to cleanse the system effec-
tually, yet gently, when cOstive or bill
iOus, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys
and liver to a healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, use
Syrup of Figs.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Sixty Dollars in Cash PRICES.

The Swift Specific Company, Allan
Ia, Georgia, the manufacturers of the
great blood medicine, s. S. s., have
Just issued a nice riddle book, illus
trated with pretty engravings, in
which they offer sixty dollars In prizes
to the boys aud girls of America who
will correctly give the answers. The
following are the list Of prizes;
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

"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., 1890-02-05

To prevent the diseases of babyhOod
from attacking your child, use in time
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, the best rem
edy for children. Price 25 cents.
The in effects from imprudent eat,
inf may at all times be prevented, and
the dyspepsia forestalled by the timely
use Of Laxador.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Enraged father-"Well, that's the
last time I'll ever be fool enough to
give any Of my daughters a wedding
check" Mother = "Why, Charles ?
There's nothing wrong, 1 hope" En-
ragged father-"Yes, there is. That
fool of son-in law has gone and had
it cashed i-,Tud0e,
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The editress of a monthly fashion
magazine published in Philadelphia
says: mine times out of ten the girl
who habitually keeps her hosiery
well darned will make a good wife
Gentlemen contemplating matrimony
would do we'll hereafter to ask for
samples.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Leah Hayes. colored, of Dover,
mother of John Hayes, died last week
aged 10S years. She had been q mem
Der of the Methodist church As years,
and was active until about three years
ago, when she was injured by fall.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
Money for the Chincoteage
Canal.

Senator Gray has introduced 3 bill
in the United States Senate making an
appropriation of $150,000 for con.
tinuing the improvements on the in
land waterways from Chincoteague
bay, Virginia, to Delaware bay, near
LeWes.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

For the llth % The bUth set each 10
Those wishing a copy Of this riddle
book can obtain Il free BY sending us
their address and mentioning this
paper.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co..
Atlanta, Ga.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
They Never Had Eyes.
A WHOLE FAMILY OF NINE CHILDREN
TOTALLY BLIND.

They Cut Timber, PlOiVed their Lands,
Harvested their Crops and Per-
formed other Manual Labor
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

At the funeral of William Gibbons,
aged "a years, near Wilmington, on
Wednesday, thirty of the deceased's
grandchildren and thirty-6ve great
grandchildren were in attendance.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Joseph B. Vaughn has been awarded
the contract to carry the mail between
Dover and COwgill's Corner, three
times week, commencing February
first
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Daniel Dougherty, the famous law
yer and orator, will lecture on "Ora-
tOry' 10 the Wilmington Opera House
on Monday, February oath.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

From the way the lands Of the In
dians are being taken, Il looks as
though the red man would soon have
nothing left but mental reservation.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

During the past twenty-five years
the receipts and expenditures of Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church, in Will
mington, have aggregated $3.50, 1880.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Harry w. Lyndall, sOn-in-law of d.
P. Barnard, died at his late residence
in Wyoming, Wednesday, aged So
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The housekeeper finds it easy to
keep things on ice, unless it is her
feet. She finds it pretty hard work
to keep her feet on the ice some
times.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Cholera is raging in Mesopotamia
Asiatic Turkey, and 5000 deaths are
reported to have occurred from the
disease.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The prohibitionists of Cecil CO. have
requested the legislature not to change
the present prohibition law in that
county.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Walter A. Wood, the manufacturer
of harvesting machines, has harvested
q large crop of grass this winter. and
calls it "a good joke on January"
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

A branch ofthe Order Of the Sons OF
the American Revolution viii be
formed in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

A tailor being asked IL the close Of
the year made him sad, said: 'Yes un-
sil the clothes Of the year are paid for. I"
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The Delaware Railroads double
track will be extende from New Cas-
tie to Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Adam was the only man who ever
had wife made to order and even she
turned out a misfit.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

sits snow use," sighs the small
boy as he longingly looks at his new
alad.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

If q man would look rosy and round
he must have square meals
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

When q man comes to time. does
It not prove that time waits for some
men.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05
rHEsE PoIICIEs ARE EAsILY DEEINED.

THESE POLICIES ARE EASILY DEFINED.
THEY ARE-Non- -forfetabe
THEY ARE-Protected by Dividends.
ARE-Unescted residence and travel after
THEY E-IncOnesable by their
THEY ARE-Secured by n Invested Reserve.
ARE-SOdy backed by Bonds first liens
THEY ARE-Safer than Railroad Securities.
THEY ARE-No affected by the Stock Market.
THEY ARE-Beter paying than o. 5. Bonds.
THEY ARE-Les Expensive than Assessment Certificates.
THEY ARE-MOre Liberal than the law requires.
THEY ARE-Defnite Contracts.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Samuel Van Mort is the new post
master at Port Deposit.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Evergreen trees are the dudes Of
the forest. They make the sprucest
boughs.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Delaware College has received TIVE
cannon for the boys to haze with.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Ducks, brant and geese are Rlenti-
fnl at Chincoteague.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Men are apt to worship what they
cannot understand-women for exam
nIe
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The chief symptom Of oAld IA tbs
bead isa handkerchief,
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The man who 0beys orders seldOn
has trouble with his wife.
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

Beware Of self-praise. It is the
cheap cigar that gets the most puff
6nU
Smyrna times., 1890-02-05

The ''pullsn to politicians known
Are Oft with IN attended:
The dentist is the man alone
Whose pull can be commended.