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Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Wall OF A FLAT DWELLER.
MIR. Werkenday's Remarks on New yo~l-
apartment bathrooms.

A long and bitter experience in
apartments forces me to observe. " said
Mr.. Werkenday, shiyering as he hoppod
on the oilcloth Of tho bathroom with
his bare feet that the architects who
plan the ordinary fat Of commerce do
not bathe Idon't judge this from their
appearance, because they are a particu-
larly clean and nice lot Of men. But 7
cannot believe that any one with the
least respect for the Importance Of tho
bathroom could treat it with such ar
chitectural stepfatherliness.
1t always is showed away in q dark
corner as far from the bedrooms and as
near the parlor or dining room as Dossi-
bic. 1t always is dark and ventilated
by an airshQft up which thoro blows
perpetuaIly Il dismal draft chat has
something en- its mind and groans about
IL all the time. Il ought to have yon3-
thing on its mind, for it is sure kill
er. Then, Of course, the bathroom. be-
ing the only place in the house where
one takes off all his clothes and gets
wet all over, is the place which most
frequently has no heating appliances.
Again, why do SO many architects
build the washstand in the hallway in.
stead Of in the bathroom. where it be-
longs: l don't know whether they think
that man enjoys taking his bath in
sections or whether they act on the
theory that Ae ought to take it gradual
ly, preparing himself for the Iatl5gb
by degrees.
Il asked an architect once why ho
did it. Well, said he, 'wo hardlyeycr
do differently except in private houses
has only the privateer, then, as the
Europeans call him, the right to take
complete bath in one room, or has ovo-
luton produced a species Of fatters who
naturally are incapable Of doing it?
suppose chat the smallness Of bath
tubs Is explained by the lack Of room.
Of course every Eathouso bathtub is too
small Tor any one except an infant. and
l have noticed, not without some awe,
that IN each new flat into which we
move the bathtub is smaller than it was
III the one preceding As I am growing
stouter etca year, u genuine misfortune
Tor one whose finances mako q third or
fourth fat necessary, I am sure that if
we make two or three more moves we
VIII, on this scale Of bathtub decrease. !
find bathtub into which will not be !
able to get at all. New York Press.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
CAUGHT A WALKING FISH
II Had No ellis, but Had -Four Legs and
Knew How to E-se T,I,nr,,

ia" 4AAA EouE Legs and
Knew How to Use Them.
Frank Davey, the photographers is
the posSeasor OF q very strange fish
Whlch after having exhibited toa uum.
Der OF friends whilo still alive he mt
INTO alcohol to keep The fish is known
70 some people here, bat is quite rare
It's homo IS III the deep water. and if tbo
story told hy tho Chiuamml who nro.
c'red It-namely, that the catch was
mad" III comparatively shallow wafer
just outside Of the harbor-is t. he de-
pended on the occurrence is indeed mn
usual.
I5 Is about three inches in length and
when alive was Of q bright yellow bua
with spots of black here and tbcr. T+s
mouth is quite large, and the narr If
IA' boay nearest is corrcspondinplv
large. 1t then tapcrs Off to small taii
"Ut tli' peculiar part is that thore are
10 al.-s' or what ar. popularity known
rs such. Whore these should be- tla skim
Is just as il il All over tn, body A..
distance ot about lalt am inch and ,,ro.
trading from the h.Ily near the central
''-''e' --s r-44t iI' called d p
legs. They are joiuted and have s9rn.
t,h very fine claws. These. together
with another pair farther amt rior. rlo
Hsii, Whtn alive used To walk aIour
with Oh the bottom Of the lar in which
II was contained.
1t would show fight instantly when
approached and gave every sign Of h.
ing endowed with the spirit Of the evil
one brisJline mp its fins. swapping lis
sharp teeth, elcyatiag Il sharp. Luif.liEo
appendaee on the top Of its nos, and
ndlnS two currents Of water from
holes or false gills just back Of The
large armliAe appendases mentioned
above
When the fish was killed and placed
IN alcohol, the bright yellow disanpaar-
Cd enure'yand lcftm lis place a whifi.b
eoLor.-Pacu.a Commercial Advertise
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
bermuda Lobsters.

In the neighborhood Of the Bermudas
the sea is extremely transparent, 50
that the fishermen can readily see the
horns Of the Holsters protruding from
their hiding places in the rocks at con-
siderable depth. To entice the crusta-
ceans from these crannies they tie a lot
Of snails in ball and dangle them in
front OF the cautious lobster. When he
grabs the ball, they haul him up.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
An Anclent prnYer.

Old John Ward, who was pilloried
by Pope i'll the 'Dunciad " and who
actually stood in the pillory i'll the year
1921, when he was said to have been
worth e200, 600, was. nevertheless, a
pious man. He had large estates in
London and Essex and did not omit to
pray for their welfare in the following
manner; 80 Lord beseech thee to
preserve the two counties of Middlesex
and Essex from fire and earthquake
and as l have a mortgage in Hertford-
shire beg OF thee likewise to have an
eye OF compassion on that county, and
for the rest Of the counties deal with
them as thou pleasest l"-Household
Words
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

BY the old Saxon law maiden and a
widow were of different value. The lat
ter could be bought for ono-half the
rum which the guardian Of maid was en-
titled to demand. \ man, therefore,
who could not afford to buy maiden
might perhaps be able to purchase a
widow.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

The Sussex County Changers met at
Seaford .on Wednesday, and after dis
cussing the cost of growing corn
adopted resolutions favoring compul-
sorry education, commencing the part
of the new Constitution that provides
that persons who vote for the first
time after 1900 shall be able to read the
Constitution, favoring the restriction
of emigration, and that all emigrants
shall remain in the country twenty-one
years before being allowed to vote.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

1t is said that less than $1,000 has
been collected up to the present time,
by the county tax collectors of the
detestable poll tax. This tax should
never have been addeda a prerequisite
to allow the privilege of voting.
Dozens of property owners have said
that they would see the county tax
collectors further away then Hedge
vile before they will give up any more
OF their good money to the county.
-HjddictoUR Transcript.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

VAIN SEARCH FOR TREASURE. Last
week a crowd Of youthful adyeuturers
from down the State. near the town of
Camden, Went to Wilmington and
journed out to Folly woods for the
purpose OF searching for buried treas
ures supposed to have been placed
there by pirates who formerly operated
on the Christiana and Delaware rivers.
After tearing up much of the ground
and faithfully searching the cavities
thus made, the disappointed treasure
hunters returned to their homes with
out the hoped-for reward and minus
the amount of money necessary to
make the journey to Wilmington.
These Kent county adventurers are
but the latest addition to an army of
persons who have from time to time
made an expedition to the historic
"Folly' woods in an endeavor to locate
supposed wealth hidden there.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Detained

when is Professor Frizby going
on his expedition to the north pole?"
Il can't say. 1t has been indefinitely
postponed. The professor isn't in condi-
tion for the undertaking. "
What is the trouble?"
He took drink of ice water and it
made him sick. "-Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Thomas c. Frame, Jr., a member of
the Kent comfy bar, and Miss Adele
Clayton, second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Clayton, were married in
the Presbyterian Church, Middletown,
on November seventeenth, the Rev.
Francis Il. Moore, d. d., officiating.
William Salisbury of Dover, was best
man, Francis H. Hoffecker and Leon
ard +. Wales OF Wilmington, Charles
W. Cullen of Georgetown, and Frank
X. Pool of MacdonOugh, were ushers.
Miss Lilly Clayton, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor, Miss May Clayton
and Miss Francis Cam were brides
maids and Miss May Clayton Williams
was flower girl.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
DIPLOMACY.
The Astute Mayor knew How to Helm
Along His Own Tnrrn

Along His own Town.
A number Of indignant citizens had
MED into tho Office Of tho mayor of p
small but progressive town.
We called, said the spokesman If
the party to see about your announce
ment that You would fight 20 the bitter
end tLe proposal Of those two railroad
companies to lay tracks 50 as to con-
meet "
Wen, " was thereby. "vharof it?,,
4ou don deny saying it, them"
"Ce-rainly not "
And yet You call yourself a wide
awake man, competent to look after rbe
interests Of an ambitious community
like this:"
Il am doing my best to deserve ap-
prevail ~
Don't you realize that the junction
OF those two roads is ono Of the best
things that could happen to this city:"
Certainly" "
stop it, ''' ~
Tho mayor reflected for a few min
utes and then said:
"Gentlemen, will you keepa secret?'
If it's nothing detrimental to the
city's interests"
We'll, am just as anxious to have
that work done as you are. but Won
know how they usually 90 about such
things. If we let them alone. tbov'u
begin work about the last Of November
leave things torn up all winter and not
hnlSh before next summer is half over
Now If they have really determined to
make this improvements, my saving I
dlsappr3ve Of it won I change them. but
1t Will have one ofTect-it'u put them
on their mcttlc. They'll get together
gang Of mcn some night and put them
TO work with lanterns and rush the lob
through so fast that there Won t be anv
interruption Of traffic whatever. -
Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Don't Tohaeco Spit and Smoke Your life Away.
TO quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor, take NO.To
Bac, the wonaer-worlser that makes weak men
strong All druggists, 50c or 81. Cure guaran.
leed loollet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

r. Is NOT "a remedy put up by any Tom.
plannacists Ely's Bros. offer a 10 cent
trial ~lze. Ask your druggist. Full size
Cream Balm 80 cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS, jG Warren St. y. Y, Citv.
Since l'6l l have been a great sufferer
from cualrh. tried Ely's Cream Balm
and TO all appearances am cured. Terrible
headaches from which had long suffered
me -gone-W. J. Hitchcock, late Major [.
>. Vol. and A. \. Gen, Buffalo. n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

You can't afford to risk your life by al
lowing IA cold to develop into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and a certain
cure are afforded by One Minute Cough
Cure, Clifton ~ Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

The Rev q. W. King, who is to sue
ceed the Rev. I. E. Martindale as pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church, in Milford,
filled the pulpit on December 5th
for the first time. DR.. Martindale
preached his farewell sermon on Sun
day week
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
HOW TO MAKE MONEY F.!

fyOu are out Of employment and waut a posi-
tion, paying y0u fIom $50 % 500 monthly clear
above expenses by working regularly or, If you
want to Increase your present income from 500
20 $500 yearly, by working at odd times. write the
GLOBE co 723 Chestnut st., Phila., stating age
whether married or single, last or present en-
ployment, and you can secure position with
them by which you can make more money easier
aud faster than you ever made before in your
life.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Senator kenney favors such actions
as will speedily end the war between
Cuba and Spain, and also to make
Cuba free.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

There is no need OF little children being
tortured 10y scald head eczema and skin
eruptons. DeWitt's Witch Hazcll Salve
gives instant relief and cures permantly.
Clifton Il Raymond
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

ANorHEE FIRE IN CECIL COUNTY.
Last week the large frame barn ON the
farm Of George W. Sutton. near Perry
vile, together with the contents in
Guiding four horses, two cows. a large
quantity Of bailed hay and straw and
farming implements. The loss is 81.
coo, and the insurance $1,000. Mr..
Sutton swore out a peace warrant
against his tenant, George VI. d. For
ward. Sutton alleges that Forward
accused him Of setting the barn on fire
and threatened to shoot him. hence
the arrest Of Forward.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Where All Are Interested.

A significant evidence Of Scotch good
sense is afforded by the signs ON the
chairs and benches in the Glasg W
parks, Protect your property, thus
reminding each citizen that he is part
owner and has interests which he must
care for
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
WHOLE NO. 2.22S.
STATE or ONO. CITY or Torrno

STATE or ONO, City or ToLrpo1
LrcAS CoUNrY >~
FEA>E y. CHENEY makes oath that
ne ., Is the senior partner of the tirr, 0f
d. lha>EI a Co., doing business in
.se City Of Toledo, County and Stata t4
.i"'o."d mJ that said firm Mil lg,.
ID. sum Of "NE HUNDRED D0Il,
LARS for each and every case Of a. a,
'Aifh THAT cannot be cured by the usa
"I HALL CATAGHu CURE.
FHANK.J. CHFNFY
sworn to before me and subscribed
III my presence, this Gth dav Of DO
cemher, \. ID. le~G.
.r>L T. W GLEASON.
-\rfurY PyJIic
Halls Catmrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and rI,
cons surfaces of the system. Send for
Testimonials. free.
r. J; CHENEY ~ CO.,, Toledo. O.
L- Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That what youwant. Clifton & Raymond,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Unworthy.

THAT man Davis is clearly not fit to
be a father "
"Why?'
MS chlld IS week and a half Old
ana ne hasn { expressed the belief that
10 recognizes him. "-Chicago News.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

To cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cuthartic lOc or o5c
Il c. c. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund monev'
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Ms. Mary Bird, Halrisburs. Pa. saws.
Ny chi-d Is worth millions to me: | would
have lost her bv Group had not invested
tWeI ,y-ti1e cents IN bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure. W II cures coughs, cold, and
kaymond. SmvIna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

4 Tennessee lady, Mrs. J. W. Towle.
q, FmladeIphia Tenn, has been using
Chiamberlain's Cough Remedy for her
badly, Who is subject to Group. and
Says Of it: If lind it Just as good as
you claim it to be. Since I've had
IoW Cough Remedy, baby has been
threatened with Group ever so many
times, but ! would rive him dose Of
the Remedy, and it prevented his hav-
ing 1t every time. Hundreds of
mothers say the same. Sold by Cliff
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
Senator Wellington Sues for Libel.

Senator Wellington has sued Con
eraI Felix A-uus, manager Of the Bal
tlmore -l~'ricoD, for criminal libel
and has followed it up with civil suit
for 100000 forlibeI. The ALLEGED libel
was published in the .lu,,,;rou last
FRIDAY, mdcou,isted in the repubIica-
ton OF an editorial from Washington
|"~' on Senator Wellington and
snort editorial ON the same pare headed
Ae Disgrace Of wellington" in
which it was stated that the Washing
ton Past article was true. The most
objectionable statements in the p,~r.
article is probably the one in which if
is alleged that Mr. WELLINGTON is
openly Offering to purchase votes for .
Senatorial! aspirant. To this the 1u,,-
iran said.
ut is in all respects the bitterest
thing that has ever been said against
public man in this State. and the
worst Of it is that it is true. and that
1t will be read by every member Of
Congress and Of the Administration -
The 1m'ric0u has been particularly
bitter in its criticisms Of Senator Vel
hngton for some time past and tbe
Senator propose, to push the matter TO
a finish.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

No-To-r3ac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
zen strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. An druqrists'
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

y W. GLEASON.
Nrf'll'u PpLEc.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Il q IHiag's Right It's Here.
II q Thin9's Here rs Right.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08
HAMBURGER'S.

The cold and trapped breezes
From the klOndike region blow
It's time TO get an Overcoat
To keep away the snow.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-08

Are you fixed so that the breezes nom the
North Poe may pass AOu idly BY? Don't wait
Tor them 10 fix YOU with nice case of cold.
storage pneumonia Buy your Heavy Winter
OVercoat to-day-and buy il here, where you'll
get the full worm Of your good American money.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.
u. Il. NISBE'T kdit0r.

The Cotton Growers Conven-
ton, which met In Atlanta, did
not really accomplish anything as
far as We can see along the line
on which we expected them to
work. But we hope 1t Will yet
bring about some good. And this
reminds us that the Alliance is
the best organization for the farm
Grand let us stick to the Alliance
and do all in our power to build
it up.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22
Cotton Seed Waste.

From 'Ao I.at.c, Home JourUa.
Cotton seed waste, which a gen
GRAFTON ago accumulated at the
glnhouse, filled up the streams.
rOtted in the fields, and became
an irritating nuisance, is now
worth about $50, 900 900 wear.
Every bale Of cotton leaves a lc-
gacy Of half ton Of seed. which.
1T l. said, brings the planter near
~ as much a, ms cotton. The oil
is used for finer grades of soap. as
a substitute for lard. and is so
near olive OIL thar an expert can
hardly tell the difference. The
hulls are fed to cattle. make an
excellent fuel, are valuable as pa
per stock, and when burned the
ashes make "A fertilizer which is
most cliICacIOus. 1t has been re-
Gently discovered that cOttonseed
oil, with the addition Of eighteen
per cent. Of crude india rubber,
makes an imitation which cannot
b" Distinguished from genuine
rubber.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22

Shute londly enjoying one Of
merchants Plyler's fine cigars.
Realizing this to be most un-
usual occurrence, as our good
friend never INDUCES in the So
clal Whit, and his elevated atti
tude being equally unusual, we
inquired into the cause Of his pc
cular posture, and very soon un-
derstood the situation when ap-
prised that he was simply tnb'-
liant over the arrival of fine
boy at his home the previous
night. SUBSCRIBER.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22
THE EDREADED DCONSUMPTION
CAN BE CURED.
II. a. Slccuin, Nj. Ca the Great
Chemist aOj Scientist. Will
Send. Free. Three Bottles of
His Newly Discovered Renee
dies 20 Suffers.

EDITOR ENTERPRISE 81 have dis
covered reliable cure for Consumpr
tion and all Bronchial, Throat AIN
Lung Diseases, General Decline, Loss
of Flesh and all Conditions of VAST
ing Away. BY its timely use thou
sands OF apparently hopeless cases
have been cured. So prooi-positive am
uf its power to cure, that to make its
merits known, | will send, free, to any
afflicted reader of your paper, three
bottles of my Newly Discovered Rel -
office address. II. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c.,
- Pine -. New N'o.h.
Whcn writing tic oocto". please mention
this p1 DC.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22
are receiving only twenty-five or

are receiving only twenty-five or
thlrty cents " doze" Tor making
pahts. "A secular paper reports
'he 'ace III 'heSe "orus
In the Police Court, Saturday,
hou:s:'ile :s: .''lo' M was ineu TO TO
had nnarroiad m;,h har ovar y
difference of thirty-two cents in
her bill. The testimony developed
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22
4 Practical Test.

Union county, New Jersey, pro.
poses to test the practicability of
public ownership of railways. The
matter has been submitted to a
vote Of the people and so far favor
the measure.
From Elizabeth to Plaintield is
a distance of - miles. Six towns
intervene. making the region aD-
pear like one continuous city.
Through these towns runs West
field avenue. n highway 60 feet
wide. which has the name Of be-
ing the finest road in the United
States. Not less than 10000 per-
sons live in close proximity to
this road.
The proposition is to equip
Westfield avenue with a trolley
line and then lease the road to a
company that will pay an annual
rental equal to the interest on the
cost of the road, and that will
guarantee to carry passengers for
the fare of cents.
The movement is two-fold in
intent. 1t is directed primarily
against the jersey Central and
other steam railroads, which have
given to the people an Indifferent
train service at exorbitant rates
of fare. and incidentally, the
taxpayers wish to demonstrate
that ver-capitaliZation is the
greatest corporate evil in this
country.
A franchise to construct a
street railroad from Elizabeth to
Plainfeld over the proposed route
would be worth $l,OO0,O0O to any
company that should get it on the
terms commonly exacted.
The States Attorney, Mr.. Ber-
gen, favors the measure, and says :
I'VE have 6i2 miles of street
railroads in this state, and their
aggregate capital is over $50
100000. No doubt they could be
reconstructed to-day and equip
ped for efficient service at a cost
Of $lO,OO0,O0O. The difference be-
tween these figures is water and
the basis Of whatever excuse the
companies have to offer for poor
service and high rates of tare."
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22

From ,he Lal.c, Home Jourua.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22

And now, we are told, 1.-The
Standard Oil and Sugar Mag
mates" are forming trust to seize
the national banks and control
the money market. That's eX-
actly in the present line of the
great monopolists. But by-and-
by they will reach the end of
their rope. 1t it hasn't moose
on it. for their necks, they will be
lucky.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22
knight-Watchman Notes.
BY General Remarker.

Dear Ola ! nariOtfe Smltn Is sun
crying for a law to make some
man marry her. Give us lib,
erty. or give us death -
There is a man in Missouri
whose beard is seven feet long.
He is a Gold Democrat, and his
hair has naturally grown at the
expense Of his intellect.
The proposition Of the New
Haven common council to pub
Ish a newspaper Is wise scheme.
When the mem bers deal with the
trusts, both will be glad of an or
gan to suppress the truth.
The New York Suns says that
1.-The Democratic party of the fu.
ture will be distlnctively radl.
cal party" Yes, thank heaven
just about as radical as the
teachings of Thomas jefferson.
The Chicago Times Herald saws
you can't coin" paper money.
But whether you can or not, the
Times-Herald says a good many
things it didn't Us. to say when
1T was owned by different stock
holders.
Every time a subsidized editor
gets short Of an item he black
guards George Fred Williams. of
Massachusetts. The editors father
did the same thing-only he fired
his squirt-gun at Garrison, Phillips
and Sumner.
When "Commodorc" f.. G.. Bene-
dict says that gin mill" near
his country residence is a darned
nuisance he must have broken
somehow with his Princeton
''leh"' "f"Ver Cleveland. LI. ID.
AS between Murnbv and I,;n
for a New York Sana.or tho
choIce should be easy. Hi has
cl"t"tr" to be Democrat; Murphy
mas b""" one. Murphy stood up
Tor bryan; IlIl lay down at VOL
'ortS kooSt. Let the rooster
roost.
DOME haliouo h.. .c, IN
hoI, rIon,. o..I;.
scare bo,as ar con. .a.-.
The ipta-,otionoI ava 5 J.,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22

Our readers will regret to
hear that Rev. w. G.. Patterson
of Van Wyck is suffering from a
recent fall while walking about
his room in his feeble condition.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-22

Wanted-rhe unfortunate to know
that lie BRUINS G.. @. Cure will cure
I'm three days. One dollar, at store or
by mail.
Sole Agts. j. r. Mackey & Co. and B.
Z. Hough & Co., Lancaster, $. G..