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Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

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Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

soRIBNER' Maga2lae for November
mas tor a frontispiece Charity. a naint-
ing ny Louis Deschamps engraved bv
W; b. Closson. The first article is nv
Julian Ralph on Election Nigbt in y
Newspaper Office" This month If
elections makes the outside world an.
preclate the work done at such inns
English Railroad Methods" illustra-
tlons by A. B. Frost and from nhoto.
graphs, Is the second article treating
another side of the subject. The sub,
lect OF the frontispiece Charity bv
Louis nesohamps Is followed bv
sEeloh OF his life and his stronoest
characteristics, given by Phillip GiIbert
hamerton, the writer on The Horsan
IS student of this subject. He goes
back to first stages of the literary
period, and illustrates the animal ~ |
our own time and of MANY countries !
true Pictures Among the Poor" are |
lour snort pathetic stories The |
american Girls Art Club in Paris" is a
new work o year old. American
women, with Mrs. Whtelaw Reid we're
me hrst promoters and supporters.
now Whalebone caused Wedding y
, 81, pleasant story of Southern life
n me King of Currumpaw." WTbe Ii
nlrd Relief" John March, South
rner'" complete this number.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

lucky is the New York man, who
does not get before Mr.. John w. Golf
ia nI, the capacity of a Lexow witness.
The man who appears before the Re
corder-elect does we'll to tell the truth
and all the truth if he wants to save
himself from embarrassment.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

Some citizens of this Peninsula are
complaining of tramps. These fellows
"hen tired Of cold, do not hesitate to
make shelter Of barns and other oua
buildings, in which they build fres
thus menacing the safety of valuable
property. Many citizens of Dorchester
county are afraid to 90 away from
home on business, as it would leave
their families unprotected. The
tramps go in crowds of halt dozen or
more and are usually well loaded with
intOxicants,
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

The gold reserve is again above S1OO.-
100000, and the finances ofthe Govern
ment show an improvement The
average monthly expenditures exceed
receipts by $4,600,0OO, as instead of
100000 as last year There will
have to be very considerable improve
ment in this exhibit, however, before
sound basis has been reached,
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12
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Smyrna times., 1894-12-12
ITALIAN OPERA.

are a prelude as to what will be fash.
Iona'Ie Tor evening. Perforated mons
SEINE is ~ great favor, either for entire
gowns or waists and their use has
Drought about greater simplicity in the
arrangement of drapery, that is often
now placed III gathers from neck to
waist Chiffon waists are still a race
and entire dresses of il. are Soon ~,
Charming gowns are of silk crenoo
There are lovely sprigged or floral
striped silks and imported skirr, of
Liberty satin laid in accordion plaits
are worn with velvet, chiffon or mons
seine waists. At the Opera too in
passing the boxes occupied by leaders
OF society, the sweet order peculiar to
~ M urray y Lannan's Florida water. is
PLAINLY diStln2uishahle and again this |
season, this delightful and popular
perfume ls noticeable feature among |
the attractive display of
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

The people of New York city having
rid themselves of Tammany bossism
should look to it that another boss
does not arise to vex. As soon as
another boss-be he a Republican or a
Democrat-puas up his head let it be-
knocked down. The way to make a
reform lasting in great city like New
York is to keep fighting against boss
sm, no matter how disguised.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

ron SALE.-A Wilmington paper
advertising the following. FirItH.
Iot OF mixed school cartoons These
VIII he disposed of on private term.
very pirate at very low figures
o"lHg ,'N',I,g 10 the fact that they have
imo'ned the odor Of drugs; in fac,
thty are drugs an ddon't smell good.
oecond-A large lot Of bogus lax
receipts Of the McNey patent adjustable
variety already signed and slammed
ana adjusted 10 any name or date
VII -',de under doors when required
IGlrd- An unique assortment Of
ailid2vits Of ages of voters
'Ia coffee stained Bibles contaiujpo
'ges to suit the purchaser.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

on on the counters of leading dealers.
Nlth or without an atomizer or toiIat
bottles, no more acceptable qift couId
be found and it may he added Thai
e.'her e .S,iierIIng silver or quadruple plate
are sun most popular for bureau or
"ashstAnd articles. There are silver
or gllt photograph frames; silver
mounted emories or spool racks as we'll
ana IN jewelry, little Brownie" nins
''ii"'"'e tlIS, Lucy CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

Any one who has children viii re-
Joice with L. b. Mulford. of Pj,inf.iS
~. y. ), his little boy, five years of aye,
was was slc& with Group. For two DAYS and
nishIS ne tired various remedies recon-.
menued by friends and ueIghbors. He
says Il thought sure l would lose him
na' seen Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
Guy advertised and thought would try
II ! q as Is a last nope and am happy to savthat
aI'er TWO doses he slept until morning
gave II to him next day and a cura
wa" elected. keep this remedy in
the house now and as soon as any If
my children show signs of croup .ivl
IL IL TO them and that is the last Of il ;,
20 % ana ,i % cent bottles for sale by Chf-
Ton y raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12
JACOB REEDS Sons,
CHESTNUT STREET -8l6-9l8- 92O-922-PHILLDELpHTA.

UHh0INUI OTKEET-ylB-yI8- -gZU 9Z2PHLADELPHI
EXCELLENT CLOTHING FOR MEN AND
BOYS AT THOROUGHLY FAIR PRICES
MEMS SUITS AND OVERCOATS FROM $40
UP ESPECIALLY STRONG LINES At.
S12 AND SIS BOYS ALLrWOOL SUITS 81
BOYS ALL-WOOL CAPE OVERCOATs s5
FURNISHINGS, HATS SHOES, ETC. ETC
1ciH
Smyrna times., 1894-12-12

'''' 'Ie otyteS and Prices 1cjU c0D1Dare f1zorobz
10'th1 those to be found a71zuOzere "''S
The morning call., 1894-02-04
WERE NOT NOTIFIED.
Taxpayers Who Were Not Informed
OF Streetwork.

a vigorous objection is being made by
the property-Owners on Devsadero street
who own the frontages between Ellis and
Eddy streets over the manner in which
they have been treated by the Street Su-
perintendent. a protest has been prepared
against the paving of that thoroughfare-
Devisadero strickland also the awarding
of any contract to do the work until the
Market-street Railway Company lays Its
tracks and paws its proportion of the cost
for the paving for which il is liable.
John Clements. one of the parties inter-
eSted, declares that no notices whatever
were posted along the line of the proposed
work as ordered by law, and in this he is
cOrroborated by others also affected.
The failure to post the notices as pre-
scribed by law the residents assert is suf-
tcient grounds to break any contract
which may be entered into by the Super
VlsOrS.
The morning call., 1894-02-04
EUGENE AVY DEAD
In a Fit of Insanity He
Ends His Life.
He Was a WeI!-Known Wool Mer-
chant and Prominent Member
of the Pioneers.

Eugene Avy, the well-known wool
dealer. put an end to his life early yester-
day morning al his residence. 80 Lom-
bard street. On Friday Mr.. Ayy. who has
been i'll of late and under the care of his
physician. DR.. Callandreau, retired in his
usual spirits. He arose from his bed next
to the bathroom and shot himself through
the right temple. The wound was not i'm
mediatelY fatal.
He was removed to his room and DIR.
Callandreau was summoned. Everything
possible was done to save bis life, but he
died about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The deceased, who was SO years Of age.
managed alone the details of vast business
For the last two years his health had been
bad. 1t had been the custom of the family
to spend the latter part of each year at their
country seat in Menlo Park, usually re-
turning to he city about tne end of De-
GEN. ber. This year, however, Nine. Avy
noticed that her husband seemed greatly
fatigued after the short railroad trip every
afternoon, and on the advice of his physi-
clan, the family rem aimed in San Francisco
| in November.
Since that time Mr.. Any has been almost
constantly under the care of his physician.
1t was tie wish of the family that he should
condition of the wool business made this a
rather difficult proposition, ana he con-
tlnued devotlng as much time as was
necessary to directing his affairs.
Nine. Avy was absent at Menio Park
when the deed was commit ed. She was
Immediately summoned by telegraph, bul
arrived some hours after her husbands
death. The news was great shock TO her
as she and Mr.. Avy were devotedly
attached to each other and to their children.
! and last night she was completely pros
trated. No inquest will be held on the
remains, as DR.. Callandreau will certify to
the cause of the death as suicide while Mr..
Any was labOrlng under temporary
insanity.
Eugene Avv was born in Cavilhon, De
partment Of Vaucluse. France, on June 81,
1881. He left his native land when only
12 years old and spent the next five years
in Mexico and Cuba. He arrived in San
Francisco on June s, 1919. and Immediately
engaged in sheep-ralsiDg and wool growing,
a business in which he amassed a consid-
erable fortune. He was among the first in
California to engage in this business on an
extensive scale.
In 1868 and 1869 Mr.. Any was superin-
tendent of the quicksilver mines in New
Amaden. but, while dischargIng the duties
of That position, did not neglect his origi-
nal business. He was the owner of a
ranch of 10000 acres, near Los Banos, in
Merced County, which was well stocked
with sheep.
Mr. Avy was life member of the So
ciety OF California Pioneers. In COM
mercial circles he always enjOyed the
highest reputation. In social circles he
Was always held in the highest esteem.
In all movements having the interests OF
the French colony at stake he took fore
most part. He leaves a widow, three SON S
ana two daughters. The funeral, which
will take place from his late residence,
will be strictly private.
The morning call., 1894-02-04
ALL WAS OVER.
No More SpOoning for This Fond
Couple in Detroit.
Detroit Free Pres

Detroit Free Press.
The young woman sat by the window looking
out into the snowy air dreamily. when her
reyerie was disturbed by an elderly woman
coming in.
on" "ssaid the visitor, excuse me. didn't
know you were absorbed"
''Come i'm responded the dreamer, extend
ing her hand. "I'm glad TO see you."
But why are you so penslve? You look as if
your best friend had died. What is the mat
ter?'
The Young woman drew her handkerchief
hastily ac oss her eyes.
"Ah!" she sighed, Harry and /"
The old woman dropped her hands in her lap
In helpless, despairlng fashion.
"Don't tell me-" she Interrupted "that Won
and Harry have quarreled."
The girl sighed again.
"The end has come" she said. ito all our
moonlight drives, 10 the tender whisperipgs
beneath the magnolia trees, to the boxes OF
caramels ana the baskets OF flowers 10 the
sweet nothings in the conservatory as the
dancers whirl in the ballroom, 10 the verses he
wrote me, to the rivalreS and tealOusIes of
sweetheart days, to-"
"Say no morel' exclaimed the older woman.
determined 10 set matters right. "What have
you two done Tell me everything"
The girl came over and laid her head on the
others shoulder.
I'VE were married this Imorning at 10
O'clock" she whispered. aud the older WOmans
hands fell helpless once more.
The morning call., 1894-02-04
CHICAGO'S POVERTY.
Much of 1t Is Caused by the Extensive
Gambling i'm That City.
Now York Evening Post.


1t Is said that much of the poverty existing
In Chicago to-day is traceable TO gambling, and
the methods OF indugng 10 it are all the time
increasing. Dealing IN fictitious mining stocks
is one OF he latest devices for fleeing not the
unwary, but the small "specuIators" who are
bound 10 risk Tie few dollars they possess for
an uncertain gain. There are fourteen sex
changes" which post quotations OF the bogus
stocks, and hardly any two OF them use The
same names. The arrangement for supplying
the quotation Is thus described:
SUPPOSE the exchange uses 1900 quotations
and deals IN five stocks. For the purposes of
Illustration we Will designate these stocks A.
3. G. ID and E. Now, 800 quotations are re-
Quired for each stock in order TO secure The
requisite number required for the days work.
Stocks and B tiuctuate a full point (cenD
each quotation, while Z and ID fucTuate
half cent (no more or no less) each quota
tion, while stock E t1uctuates 1s-cent to
1a-cent each quotation. Now, 300 cards are
800 D12, while the remand are stamped
ELS, Ella, E3s, E1a, as fancy dictates. The
1900 cards being thus stamped are shutfied
thoroughly and put In metal box with a
spring underneath IT, regular faro box. Then
one peTs on draws out one card at time until
the entire 1900 have been drawn. Half of
these cards are "up' cards and the other half
down" cards; that is 10 say, each alternate
card is used as an advance quotation and the
remainder decline quotation. These quota
tiOns are then transferred to the tape, the lat
ter rolled on reel, locked in a little round
nickel case and are ready for action.
Shares are 81 each; the lowest number that
can be bought or sold is two, the highest ffty
on stocks that do not fluctuate less than a full
point (cenD at time, and 100 shares on stocks
that change from rs cent to 12 cent on each
quotation. The exchange" charges a commits
sion of 13 OF cent. so that If man trades In
two shares be stands 10 win 81 20 or lose So
The play has Is of cent the worst of the
deal at the start. The profits realized by the
owners OF these places are said to be enormous
They are luxuriousIy fitted up, other expenses
ale heavy. but the stream of victims flows
ceaselessly iL-and out.
The morning call., 1894-02-04
CLAN SYSTEM GOVERNMENT
In Its Way 1t Was an Ideally Perfect
One for Early Needs.
Scottish American,


The clan system OF government was in Its way
an Ideally perfect One-probably the only per-
feet one that has ever existed. Perhaps it was
the very thOr0ughnesS of its adaptation TO early
needs that made Ii so hard TO adjust TO new
necessities. In It's principles and motives ii
was essentially oppose TO the bent of modern
influences. Its appeal was TO sentiment rather
than to law. or even reason; IL was a system
not OF the letter, but OF the spirit.
he clansman was not tile subject-a ter m
implying some sort OF conqueSt-but the kins-
man of Ills chief, The chief had title to indi-
cate "a distant superiority" He was simply
the Macleod, or Macpherson, Macshimei.
But while the clan>m cherished keen sense
OF Independence, aud expected TO be treated by
his chief with friendly familiarity, the cold and
degrading equality typltied In the palsian citi-
ZeDshlp-chlld and parent OF revolutions
would have had for him no charm. Ii was his
peculiar pride TO claim the relationship to a
superior, and in itself The very thought OF kin
ship was thus inspiring and enuobliug. Obedi-
ence became rather a privilege than task and
no possible bribery or menace could sha his
fidelity. Toward the Sassenacn, or the men,
bers OF clans at fend with him, he might act
meanly, treacherOusly and cruelty without
check aud wi hout c0mpunction. for there he
recognized no moral obligations whatever
But as a clansman TO his clan he was cOur-
teous, truthful. virtuous, benevolent, with
notions OF honor as punctilious as those of the
ancient knights. Not only was the standard Of
public morality high one, but 1t was imposs-
BILE TO evade OF defy IL. Mos clans mad a cer-
tain number of helots descendants of CAP
tives), but pauper or criminal Class there was
mtIed only against his enemies; and 1t was by
stealing from them that he relrved the stress
of poverty. No code OF laws-after all. IL may
be symptom OF decay aud no proof of advance
In tile art OF goveinment-stood between him
and the personality of his chief; and the chief 5
Kindness, with the chiefs justice and wisdom,
begot a far warmer esteem for law aud order
than the most admirable set OF rules could ever
IA in
The morning call., 1894-02-04
BRITISH SHIPBuILDiNG.
A Large Falling Off in 1898 Over the
Several Years Previous.

The tonnage OF new shipping constructed 10
private yards in The United Kingdom last year
totals SS3,S74 ions. representing the measure
ment OF 742 craft. says London exchange.
The British merchant tonnage is 10000 tons.
This Is $4,000 tons more than the losses
wrecks, ETC., OF British ships recorded by
Lloyd's Registry for 1892. This excess, how
ever. is mucn less than in previous years. due
to less shipbuilding. Including the displace-
ment OF nine vessels built in The Royal Dock
yards-S1 $40 tons-the total production OF the
Kingdom is 9l5,514 tons. This is 365, 900 tons
or fourth less than in the previo US year. The
FALLING on is as great when comp arisOn is made
with 1892 and 1891, and is due in part TO the
less number OF warShps constructed.
The sail tonnage, wh ich totals 134, ,056 tons,
the measurement OF 234 vessels. is only half
what II was in 1892, and is very much less
than 1t was In 1892 In the latter year it bufe
propoi tlon to the total merchant tonnage of
245 and 2o.2 per cent, respectively. Last year
the ratio was 1o.4 per cent. The tonnage of
steamers shows very great decrease on sew
eral past years, the aggregate being 749, ,S3S,
the measurement OF 508 vessels. This is
225, 600 tons less, or, In other words, only two
thirds OF The steam tonnage of 1892 was built
last year. Ii comparison is made with the three
preceding years the drop is still more remark
able, being in the case of 1889 about 430 900
tons. In the total of 1889, too, a comparatively
small number of warships were included.
The total power OF the maritime engines con-
structed throughout the kingdom during the
year Is 9l7 ,354 indicated horsepower, as
against fully 100000 indicated horsepower
In each of the three preceding years. The
Clyue, with a total OF 255, ,435 Indicated horse
power. shows decrease OF 71a pei cent,
which Is comparatively low, owing TO the larger
ration of steam vessels. On The Tyne the total
Q14.147 indicated norse-powrD is IL tle more
than half, partly due TO less Government Work.
The collective power of engines built ID the
Wear district 7655) shows a decrease OF %
per cent, while The Tees alone. with 81 All in-
dlcaIed horsepower, maintains previous totals.
The Mersey has a large decrease for The same
reason as that in the case of the Tyne. Ire
land, with $50 Indicated horse power, eX
ceeds previous years, due to the many large
vessels built. The london firms have completed
large amount OF work, principally for British
WarShips.