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Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
"Connt that day lost whose slow descending sun
49,. go ~, ne nd M ANnrfhY action done"

Count that day lost whose slow Descending sun
Views from thy hand no worthy action DONE
For renOvating the system, eliminat-
ing all poisOns from the blood. whether
of scrofulous or malarial origin. ). >.
5. has won the name of Golden
Liquid. To woman it imparts fresh
ness of complexion, beauty of form,
and elasticity of step. This is the long
record of a purely vegetable remedy
whose fame is widespread over two
continents; which has retained its
popularity for over half a century, its
demand increasing at home, and orders
coming for it where the English tongue
is never spoken. This speaks volumes
for its efficacy.
Swift's Specific Is. S. 81 is not a
nostrum of brief days existence, such
as spring up like the mushroom, but
thousands of testimonials from men
women, and even reputable physicians
attest it's solid worth as a remedial
agent. and keep it at the front. What
convincing evidence further can the
afflicted world demand?
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
A Venerable Pair.

Let those who think marriage is a
failure look at the bright example set
by Mr.. James Sewall, aged 1O1 years,
and Mrs. Amy Terrence; aged SO, who
were married the other day in West
Virginia. Both had experienced the
weight of the matrimonial yoke before,
and liked it so we'll that they could
not think of spending their declining
days as widower and widow. So they
were married, this giddy couple, and
the whole world may see by this that
they do not regard marriage as a fail
ure. With such an example before
them, young people who fear to make
the leap into matrimOny must be timid
indeed.-PhiIadelphia North american
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Citizen-So you think of locating hereP
PhISictdn-Yes. I thought some OF prac>
ticing among you.
Citizsn-See here, young man, there's q
good opening here for a man as understands
his biz, but we don't want no prdcttctTl0, or
experimenting -dOctOrtngs 1DhGt 1De trdnt!
Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine, one
from dyspepsia, another from heart disease,
another from liver or kidney disease, another
from nervous exhaustion or prostrations
another with pain here or there, and in this
way they all present, alike to themselves and
their easy-going and indifferent or overbusy
doctor, separate and distinct diseases, for
which he prescribes his pills and potions, as
suming them to be such, when, in reality, they
are all only symptoms caused by some womb
disorder. The physician, ignorant OF the cause
of suffering, encourages his prdcttce" until
large bills are made. The suffering patient
gets no better, but probably worse by reason
Of the delay, wrong treatment and conse-
0uent complications. A proper medicine, like
DR.. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription directed TO
the cause would have entirely removed the
disease, thereby dispelling all those distress
ing symptoms, and instituting comfort in
stead of prolonged misery.
It's the only medicine for the weaknesses,
irregularities and painful arrangements pecu-
liar to women, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee that it will give salts
faction In eUeTy case, or price (Sl.OO paid 1OE
it will be promptly refunded.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
An upturned tack is a very EN-
phatic form of exclamation point.
The matchmaker knows as. much
about spring cleaning as his wife does.

CoNFIRMED.-The favorable impress
sion produced on the first appearance
of the agreeable liquid fruit remedy
Syrup of Figs a few years ago has been
more than confirmed by the pleasant
experience of all who have used it,
and the success of the proprietOrs and
manufacturers, the California Fig
Syrup Company.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

The president is reported to be
alarmed at the amount of money voted
for public buildings. The bills that
have passed both branches Of Congress
carry 1,165,OOO; bills carrying $751;
100000 have passed the Senate, and
another million is pending on the
Senate calendar. Bills appropriating
$4,000 900 have passed the House, and
bills appropriating $7,5OO,OOO have
been favorably reported to the House
One hundred and fOrty-five public
building bills have become laws ol
they have passed one or both Houses
of Congress, or been favorably repor'
ted from one of the committees.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
Thousnnds PoI.oned.

In a recent work on Heart Disease, Dr.
Franklin Miles-the noted specialist-gives
of people are slowly poisoning themselves,
weakening their hearts by the use Of tea,
coffee, tobacco and alcohol These are
Heart Whips, causing il to beat rapidly,
thus gradually wearing it out. producing
shOrtness of breath when exercising, pains
in side and shoulder hungry and faint
spells. Finally swelling of the ankles and
sudden death. For weakened and irritated
hearts the press everywhere highly recon-
mend the New Heart Cure discovered by
| w. Denney's.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
A SaRa Inusatmant.

Is one which Is isguaranteed 10 bring you salts
factory results or in case Of failure a return o
purchase price. On this safe plan you can buy
from our advertised Druggist a bottle Of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. 10 Is
guaranteed 20 bring relief IN every case when
used for any affection of Throat, Lungs or Chest
such as Consumption, Inflammation Of Lungs
Bronchitis, Asthma, WhOOping Cough, Group
ETC., etc. IL Is pleasant and agreeable TO taste
perfectly safe and can always be depended upon
Trial bottles free at Jas r Hoiecker's Drugstore
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

The discussion as to whether a fam
lily can live decently and comfortably
in a large city on 81 900 year has bro
ken out again. The heads of small
families who live decently and COM
fOrtably on $500 year think it ought
to be accomplished with proper man
agement, but it depends somewhat
upon the size of the family.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

It was thought that when the wires
were buried, all the dangers and
troubles from electricity would disap-
pear. This is not so. In New York
recently, the underground current of
the electric light company became
broken and the puddles of water in the
vicinity were charged with electricity
to such an extent that horses stepping
therein received shocks that made
them dance. Fortunately they were
all attached to heavy drays, which
made running away no easy job, OF
somebody might have been hurt
Verify city horses see sights and ex
perience strange shocks that theil
country cousins know nothing of.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
Gone for Good.

1t is to be hoped that the barbarous bus
tie has gone for good, but it is certain the
great discovery of DR.. Franklin Miles has
come to stay and alleviate human suffering.
This wonderful nerve food and medicine
builds up wOTn-Ort systems, cures fits,
spasms, headache, nervous prOstration, diz,
troubles etc Mrs. John r. Miller, Oi
Valparaiso, Ind, and j. ID. Taylor, of LO-
gansport, Ind, gained % pounds a month
while taking it. Finely illustrated treatise
on Nervous Diseases and sample bottle
of the Restorative Nevine. free at j. w
Denneys, who guarantees il.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
Mori4 Wina-

We desire to say to our citizens, that for years
we have been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and
have never handled remedies that sell as well, OF
that have given such universal satisfaction. We
do not hesitate 10 guarantee them every time
and we stand ready 10 refund the purchase price
II satisfactory results do not follow their use
These remedies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. Trial bottles free at Jas
P. Hoffeckers Drugstore.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Nearly everybody needs good med
Icine at this season, to purify the blood
and build up the system. Hoods Sar-
saparila is the most popular and sue
cessGul spring medicine and blood pur-
iier. 1t cures scrofula, all humOrs
dyspepsia, sick headache, that tired
feeling.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

During the seven full days of last
week, all pOstmasters throughout the
United States were instructed by the
postmaster general to, take a careful
and accurate account of the number
of pieces and the weight of paid mat
ter mailed at their offices, with the
amount of postage thereon, together
with statistics of free matter mailed.
The object sought by the postmaster
general is to obtain an exact knOwl-
edge of the number, weight and am
cunt of postage paid on each and ev-
cry class and sub-class of matter
mailed in the United States, by which
the work of the year may be estima-
ated.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

A Book ON SUBURBAN TOwNs.-A
book of Az pages, entitled " Around
the city on the Pennsylvania Rail
road" has been issued by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. 1t is is
sued for the benefit of persons seeking
suburban homes within a radius Of so
miles of Philadelphia, and contains a
description of Wilmington and its
principal hotels.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

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
ScOtt's Headache and neuralgia cure
which they guarantee will relieve in
fifteen minutes.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

A Maine man, who has recently
been out West, says that if people of
the East will stay at home and farm
with the same energy they employ
in the West, they would get rich. A
hint to Delaware farmers.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Frank Evans, Is years Of age. has
has been sentenced to 80 days i'm
prisonment, in Chicago. The boys
offence was placing a live snake in
one of Solomon H. Burhans' boots,
resulting in a severe shock to the wife
Of said Burhans.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Our friend the Englishman again
This time he says that no death is ever
recorded in the newspapers beyond
the alleghanies. 1t is always de
mise" He also notes that demise
generally involves funeral obsequies.'
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

1t is said that Oscar Wilde's physi-
clans have positively forbidden him to
use cigarettes any longer. That's right.
He should not be allowed to use them
of any length at all.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Beginning ten years ago with twenty
five pupils and with but a cold shOul-
der recognition. the Harvard Annex
now has au a.eudauce of $50 women
and enjoys instruction from fifty to
sixty Harvard professors.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Edison says "There is money in the
phonograbh." We have often heard
it said that money talks. That must
account for the loquacity of the pho
nograph.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Miss Young: TT is my fathers wish
that ! marry young"
Mr.. Gray "Ah, then, may I hope"-
"oh, my, no; you're hardly young
enough to suit papa"
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Two-thirds of the 100000 worth of
seeds distributed by the Government
annually 60 to Congress, each member
of which gets about 5000 envelopes of
them yearly. Usually the department
sends them off under instructions from
the Congressman. The remaining
One-third is distributed by the depart
ment as it sees ft.-ChicdgO Times.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Some political temperance people in
Philadelphia are talking of starting a
Prohibition church in Philadelphia
city. This'is very amusing when it is
remembered that every Methodist
church is necessarily a prohibition
church.-N T. Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
Guaranteed CASH SURRENDER Values.
THESE POLICIES ARE EASILY DEFINED.

THESE POLICIES AXE EASILY DLFHNEU'
THEY ARE-NOn-forietahe
THEY ARE-Protected by Dividends
ARE-Unresrce residence and traVe a'er TWO years"
THEY E-Inconesable by their terms
THEY ARE-Secured 10y Invest Reserve
ARESOldy backed by Bonds and Mortgages hs' liens ."
RealE
THEY ARE-Saer than Railroad Securities
THEY Not " the Stock Market
THEY ARE--Better investments than u > Bonds
THEY ARE-Less Expensive than Assessment Certlhcaes
THEY ARE-MOre Liberal than the law requires
ARE-Defnie Contracts.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Mccormick 81 want two pOached
eggs on toast"
Waiter: "Yes sir"
"And be sure and have them fresh
laid"
"Yes sir; TIL have 'em laid on the
toast, sir"
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

sNe nght 70 nsethisyaluable patent in Ph!ladel-
phia, and guarantee, Satisfaction IN every ease
Mners n Is used. Gold Filings, 81, 81, S. Fresh
gas erery morning No charge for extracting
"hsp new teetn are ordered. DR.. StOughton,
oouiy 0a1 North 10Th St, ,-Phiiadelphia
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

New Yorker You'll never be able
to accommodate all the visitors at the
Worlds Fair"
Chicagoan Don't you worry. We
can accommodate all the New Workers.
1 reckon. We've got over 1000 sa-
Oohs."
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

The easiest money to spend and the
hardest money to save is that which
1we-have not earned or come in possess
sion Of
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

One good turn deserves another
but in the course of time a silk dress
reaches its turning limit.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Jinks: LEND me dollar?" Blinks
"Till when?" Jinks: "Till you get il
back again."
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

The WicOmico PocomOke Railroad
will be rebuilt. 1t will he u connection
of the Baltimore and Eastean Shore
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
j. B. COOPER

All the Choice Staple Groceries and Fruits
for winter use, as we'll as a full line of Baskets
and Cedar Ware, China and Glassware, Lamps
and Lamp Trimmings, ETC., at my store. Combs.
Brushes Cutlery and General Sundries in great
variety. Headquarters for School Books and
School and General Stationery. | sell many
Secondhand School Books. The prices are all
right.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

The investigation of the election
frauds in Arkansas by the Congress-
ional Committee was enlivened by a
fight between two attorneys.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

If you don't want to see a backward
spring, keep the hot poker away from
the cats nose.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

A Chicago man has published book
entitled Whom to trust" Naturally
it is a small book.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

IT'S strange fact that man can
hest be used as a tool when he is dull.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT'S SPECIFIC CO,
Atlanta, Ga.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

The druggist may be troubled with
chronic weakness, but he is always
ready to drop.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
Soaq LE.....Iaa

-'-'''- '-
Ladies clean your Kid Gloves with
Mather's Glove Cleaner, for sale only
at Mrs. L. A. Cotton's dry goods storei
1--p-- geEI So
Our walks in life become much cas-
aier after a,visittO a. a.chiropodist.
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Clara: "Don't you think Miss Fus-
sanfeather dresses very lOud ?"
Cora "Yes; and 1 suppose that is
why she looks like thunder all the
tips.9 3 1
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
ASSURE CURE HYDRUPH0BIA

For Nun or BeaSt. Adopted in
s5A Sweden and Rus ia and proven To be
e@S51J4 \ perfect Particulars for curing the
N-3z1 fst4E sore. no danger follow. when
ese4fT ~ symptoms of HydrophoEia have ap-
w. pelred VIII furui- h the cure for d <
having the symptoms. state what causes tine disease
and how TO prevent the dog from getting HydrOphOba
If you send = in registered letter o. money order.
e.. FAHLSTR0A, iapranet, Elkhart CO., Ind
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14

Often, when . man is caught in a
...srap, The FIRST expression 20 occur 10
Shin 2 TRais4f WHII
Smyrna times., 1890-05-14
At Last We Have L.

Al LdOI nc HdYb II.
Teeth without plates;
na InoFe dFppRing down
% tipping up Of plates
n eating or taking.
Perfect results in hat
mouths and where all
other means have fail
ed We own lhn ewnln.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15
PRICE THREE CENTS.
why the Cat Has whiskers.

Every one must have observed what
are usually called the whiskers on
cats upper lip. The use of these, in a
state of nature, is very important. They
are organs of touch. They are attached
to bed of close glands under the skin,
and each of these long hairs is connected
with the nerves of the lip. The slightest
contact Of these whiskers with any sur
rounding object is thus felt most dis,
tinctly by the animal, although the hairs
themselves are insensible, They stand
out on each side of the lion as well as in
the common cat; so that, from point to
point, they are equal to the width of the
ANIMALS body, If we imagine. there.
fore, lion stealing through covert of
wood in an imperfect light we shall a,
once see the use of these long hairs.
They indicate to him, through the incest
feeling. any obstacle which may present
itself to the passage of his body; they
prevent the rustling of boughs and
leaves, which would give warning to his
prey if he was to attempt to pass through
too close bush; and thus, in conjunction
with the soft cushions of his feet and the
fur upon which he treads (the claws never
coming in contact with the ground), they
enable him to move toward his victim
with a stiffness even greater than that
of the snake, which creepS along the
grass and is not perceived until it il
coiled round his prey.-Exchange.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15
Two Valuable Books,

Two of the most magnificent vellum,
folio manuscripts ever brought across
the Atlantic are now in the private stock
Of Mr.. James w. Bouton, of New York.
They date from the Fourteenth and Fif-
teenth centuries, respectively. The for
mer is an enormous book of the church
services and was papal property. 1t is
painted by hand in black and red text,
with superb miniature initials in colors,
on heavy sheets of vellum The binding
is of half inch boards, covered with
leather and with huge brass bosses and
mountings. Its fellow is Latin Bible.
It is written in double columns, with the
letters in red and black, on vellum. The
minor initials are all ornamental. The
major ones are miniatured in colors. Side
texts are exquisitely inserted upon the
margin. This volume has new bind
ing. Both works are in fair preservation
and are of the greatest interest to collec-
tors.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15
Mr.. Page And The G A. r..


No civilian candidate has been nomina
ted by the Republican State ticket on the
western side of the State since Gov. Peck
in 1874. One is now suggested who con-
tessedly deserves well of his party, but
the same coterie of gentlemen who have
run the west side politics since 1874 again
come forward to say that Mr.. Page shall
be rejected because he wasn't u soldier.
There are 5000 members of G. A. r.
posts in the State of Vermont, of whom
fair estimate would give 1000 TO the
Republicans. The Republican vote in
1888 was nearly As 900, so that about one
twelfth of the Republicans of Vermont
are members of the G. A. r. Yet few
ambitious men. who seek to have it under
stood that they represent this twelfth,
are trying to monopolize the Republican
nominations and to make the G. A. K. a
political machine for that purpose. Hun
dreds upon hundreds of gallant soldiers,
many of whom were not fortunate enough
10 Dc CoiOncls vi SSucios' iNp"oioes YIN
attempt to convert that noble and patriot
ic body of men, the Grand Army, into
political instrument to crafty anybody's
ambition. much less to carry into effect
the selfish desires of coterie who are
trying to run our politics for us. They
have no fault to fluid with the honor and
reverence paid by Vermont to her soldier
sons, bnt they are willing and glad to
recognize services done the State since
peace came to the country.-St. Johns
bury Republican.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15

The nub of the whole situation is /:
Shall we return to the old method of ru-
tation in the high and responsible Office
of Governor of the commonwealth, with
all the opportunities it presents for ring
manipulations and propagation OF politi-
cal mediocrity; or, now out Of the rut,
shall we stay out, and thus avoid the hu-
milirting experience of being kicked by
our own mule. in the sharpening of whose
shoe calks We h..ye taken especial pains 2
Let demagogues crate and fre-eaiers
howl but don't lose sight of the fact that
the gubernatoriai canvass of 1890 is one
of measures, not men.-BelIows Falls
Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15

How much the imagination works
upon people who are apparently endowed
with common sense! While in the store
of leading optician recently, a lady en-
tered with thermometer she had pur-
chased two days before.
Il want this changed" she said with
considerable asperity.
"What is the troubleY' asked the ur-
bane head of the concern.
''It is incorrect. hung it on the wall
near the window, and watched it all
day, and this morning I compared it
with the accounts published in the pa
pers and it did not agree with them"
The proprietor, with tact that was
great, answered:
'Tm very sorry, madam, for the mis-
take. Here is one which you must hang
outside of the window on this brass
hook-brass is superior conductor
and I'm sure you will find it all right"
She thanked him and went away
pleased. d.-New York Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15
JTH LONDONDERRY, VT, THURSDAY EVENING MAY l5 1890

Last month we visited Washington
through the pages of Demorest's Family
Magazine, and enjoyed the very interesting
views of the exterior CT the White House
and its surroundings. This month"; in the
June number of this popular Magazine
(Which has just arriveD, we enter the
Executive Mansion, and are treated to a
ramble through its corridors, its executive
and private apartments. We thus par
ticipate in the special favor shown to
Demorest's Magazine, as we are intro
duced to many features not usually seen
by the general public. The White House
has never before been SO fully and beauti-
some pictures which the article contains,
including portraits of "Baby Mckee"
Mrs. Harrison, and the four generations
now residing in the White House, make
it especially interesting to every Ameri-
can father, mother, and child. This num-
Der also contains picture of four of
'mothers darlings" "Out for an Airing"
which is superb water color, equal in de-
sign and execution to those selling at a
high price at the art stores; Athletics
for Women is also finely illustrated; and
1.-The Lady Tramp" will no doubt start
many of "Our Girls" off on that health
full exercise, for it tells them just what to
do and what to wear when doing it. All
the other Departments are full to over
flowing with entertaining and helpful
matter, and the stories are particularly
good. A remarkable 20 cents worth,
surely. Published by W. Jennings Dem
crest, 10 East l4th ST., New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-15

The recent Episcopal diocesan
convention held at Charleston, 5. c.,
adopted an amendment excluding col
ored members from seats on the floor,
with provision that the only present
colored member shall retain his seat
until his privilege is lost by resigna-
ton or death. The vote on the "a
mendment was, clergy, "a to 4 laity,
20 to 10. These fellows would be
terribly disappointed to find inside
the golden gate colored delegates and
find themselves powerless to kick
them out, wouldn't they !? Well,
they'll never meet that disappoint-
ment-they won't get there.