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Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
For the Smyrna Times.
THE Size of Alaska.

When in the early 7O's Secretary
Seward ventured on the purchase of
Alaska from the Russian government
for $1,000, 900, the leading journals of
the United States, ridiculed the newly
acquired territory in criticisms, as far
fetched in their denunciation as they
were untrue i'll their delineation of the
country as it really existed.
In those days Alaska centred Gas
most European Journals centres the
United States as existing not very far
from New York. about Sitka and the
Aleutian Islands with its dependent
catches of seals.
The almost impossible wall of coast
mountains, covered at their SUBMITS in
perpetual snow and swept in their de-
files with furious storms laden with
theicy breath of glaciers that stretched
far away to that unknown North that
lies about the pole, land of ''desola-
ton upon desOlation."
Somewhere within its vast area of
$50, 1O7 square miles, a mountain of
gold was said to exist, but no one dare
prove it by exploring through an Artic
wilderness, so little calculated to sus-
tain life, an Alaska gives evidence even
on its southern coast line and so the
country came to be dubbed as our
''frozen acquisition.
However, ''rhe King is dead-Long
live the King" the same journals, now
that the mountain of gold is about
being discovered, are landing Alaska
to the skies, as our incompatible terri
tory of the Northwest, teeming in un-
told mineral wealth, developing from
her streams and valleys the richest de-
posits of gold the world has yet seen
and in comparison to which the gold
mines of Solomon are found wanting.
One or more prospectors, having STUN
bled upon the eroded placer gold in
remote mountain stream, fires, when
the news reaches civilization, the riff
raft of the world, and the gold fever be-
comes the advance agent for whatever
development there is possible in a
country situated within the artic cir
Gle, as Alaska is. The California Ar
gonauts of 40 were a favored set to
what the fevered gold seekers of 97'
will find themselves in Alaska, amid
bowling storms, intense cold and ut
terly beyond help in the awful hard
ships and death in land where win
ter is indeed "Desolation of desola-
tion.,, But a glance at the map will
show some points the press rarely, if
at all, dwell upon, viz. the topography
and not the geography of the vast terri
tory now hidden under the name of
Alaska. Twelve States the size of
Pennsylvania could be carved out of its
$4,000 square miles, with enough left
over to make a South Carolina, and
Pennsylvania alone could furnish
standing room for all the people that
has ever lived.
Stick a pin in the southeast corner of
Alaska and swing around to the north
west cape and it would reach clear
across the United States and push back
the sea at the capes of Florida. Hoist
it as an umbrella and it would keep off
the rain from the entire upper United
States, clear from the Pacific to the
Atlantic, and lots of people believe that
all of Alaska is Immediately situated
about an insignificant stream of water,
that has received an endless amount of
advertising as the Klondike.
J. B. ScoTT.
Wilmington, August 1897.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; sediment or settling indicates
an an, unhealthy condition of the kidnevs.
when urine stains linen it is positive
evidence of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in tbe
PACK, is also convincing proof that the
Aluheys and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
inlhis every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages. IL
cOrrects inability to hold urine and
scaldlng pain in passing it or bad eff
Iects following use of liquor, wine or
peer, ana overcOmes that unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled to get up
many times during the night to urinate
The mild and the extraordinary effect
OF Swamp-ROot is soon realized. Tt
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures OF the most distressing cases. If
you need a medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists, price so
cents and one dollar. You NAV have n
sample bottle and pamphlet both sent
1ree by mail. Mention the SMYRNA
TIMES and send your address to DIR.
Allmer Il c., Binghamton, N. Y. The
proprletors of this paper guarantee the
genulneness OF this offer.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
SMYRNA. DEL. Sept. srd 1897

OM1hNAg OEL.g NOCpbs oAA AOOt
1 have been acquainted with Mrs.
Sarah P. Mason for sixty some
years, and always found her a true
friend. She died last Monday, Aug.
3Oth 1897, in Philadelphia. Who is she
that looketh forth as the morning, fair
as the moon, clear as the sun, and ter
ribleas an army with banners. Sol. 9th
chapter and 10th verse.
And they that be wise shall shine as
the brightness of the armament, and
they that turn many to righteousness
as the stars for ever and ever. Dan.
18th chapter and 3rd verse.
In 1917 she took to along school with
her, her colored servant that she
might obtain fair education. 1t was
under the administration of a good old
Wing of Delaware. The school was
placed where the reidence of Rev. G.
w. Dame now stands.
/ am one to believe that Mrs,
Mason became one of those stars last
Monday morning. Our loss will be
her gain. CHARLES PorTs.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE. GE.-Quite q ro-
mantle marriage took place at the resi-
dence of Edward Ridgely on State street
Dover, Wednesday morning. The con-
tracting parties were Capt. Robert L.
Shreve, of Louisville, KY, and Mrs.
Carrie B. Wilson, of New Orleans, La.
Mrs. Wilson, nee Miss Comegys, was
formerly resident of this State and is
a sister of Mrs. Edward Ridgely. The
wedding was the elimination of a
young courtship which was broken by
the late Civil War when the young
folks became separated and each mar
ried. Death released the ties about a
year ago and the old friendship again
sprang up and they came to Delaware
to be united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony. The wedding ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Waldron,
and the newly married couple left on
the 9.3S train for Kentucky.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

wife! Angels and ministers of grace
defend us! The prospect is too terri
bic for contemplation and would he
misery for both. And yet, if Edwin
and Angelina were of the fibre which
is wind and weather proof, and were
sufficiently in love with each other to
cross the desert of poverty hand in
hand, with no regretful longings for
the leeks and fieshpots of societywhicb
they had left behind, who knows how
soon they might come to the promised
land of plenty and prosperity.
There is no bottle-holder like good
wife in the prize ring of life, and Edwin
who does not lack energy or brains.
might become bank president some
day. Surely the two who have fought
life's battle together, enjoy their united
triumph most when it comes. A man
worthy the name always works the
harder for having given hostages
to fortune, and many a hero has won
his laurels because there was a woman
at home whose expectations he could
not bear to dissappoint.
"It is not good for a man to be
alone, still less for a woman. and
there are few no matter how they have
chosen single blessedness, who do not
sometimes feel how very hard a thing
1t is to look at happiness through
others eyes. But before going ahead,
be very sure that you are right. If YOU
are afraid to endure hardness for a
mans sake, do not marry him. If two
people be of sound health in body and
mind, and love each other truly, and
have an income sufficiently to keep
the wolf from the door, they need not
fear to marry. Provided always that
they are willing to give up all their
yearnings for fashions and display, and
to dispense with luxuries which thew
cannot afford. Micawber's famous
speech on domestic finance should be
framed in gold as wedding gift to
every young couple.
In marrying under any circumstances
do not expect happiness pure and un-
mixed, it is not to be found outside of
heaven. Married or single, you will
have trouble of some sort or another.
Still married troubles being less selfish
are usually easier to bear. A wife can
bear sorrow cheerfully if she knows
she is all in all to the husband of her
heart The husband cannot feel that
life is all dark while the love light
shines in the eyes of the wife whom he
loves. And if the person to whom you
are mated be helomate for you, trou-
BILE will only draw you closer, heart to
heart. - Amerjccn JTOman's Home
Journal.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
Wilmington, August 1897.

Mr.. James e. Ferrell, of Burnt
House, w. Va, has discarded all other
diarahea medicines and now handles
only Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy He has used it in
his family and sold it to customers for
years, and has no hesitation in saying
that it it is the best remedy for collie
and diarrhma, he has ever known. 1t
not only gives relief, but effects per-
manent cure. 1t is also pleasant and
safe to take, making it an ideal remedy
for bowel complaints. For sale by
Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

With Mexican dollars worth only 40
cents, the laboring people of that conn
try, whose wages are nominally one
half the wages in the United States are
in hard lines. The recent fall in sill
yer and depreciation of the Mexican
dollar has caused great suffering to the
class of people who were but poorly
paid when the dollar was much more
valuble than it is at present.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

The Afghan Sheik, Seid Yahia, has
left Constantinople, taking with him
some valuble presents and an autograph
letter from the sultan addressed to the
Amer of Afghanistan. just exactly
what value that letter has the despatch
does not explain. If that sheik could
come across rich autograph fiend from
the United States he might be able to
realize on the letter.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

Owing to the heavy fall in the price
of silver the Mahala Mine, in Lead
vile, Colorado, employing about fifty
men, has made a reduction in wages
from So to $3.50. The men have ac-
cepted the reduction.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

Oysters and reed birds came into sea-
son Wednesday. The advantage of oys-
ters consists in the fact that they do
not have to be shot.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

Don't Tobacco Siiit and Smoke IsHr life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vgor, take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worSer. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 50c or 81. Cure gnaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

To heal the broken and diseased tissues,
to sOothe the irritated surfaces, to instantly
relieve and to pernantly cure is the mission
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Clifton q
Raymond
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

No man or woman can enjoy life or ac-
complish much in this world while suffer-
ing from a torpid liver. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the pills that cleanse that or
gan quickly. Clifton Il Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
CAMEL's HAIR

goods are at a pinacle of style and
with the long hairs lying over the sur
face, offer proof as to to genuineness,
while extremely stylish fabrics shown
on dark solid surfaces, varied stripes
camel's hair that lie loose and long on
appropriate groun dworks. They also
form elegant plaids, some quite indis-
tinct or others in marked shOwings.
Noteworthy too, are borderings brought
out are to be placed on the lower edges
of skirts, that have wide bands in
feecy coatings. the upper portion be-
ing in plain, solid hues so as to set
them off. Other solid colOred woods
have satin bands woven in to simulate
the ribbon trimmings that have been
so popular during summer.
''Mrs. v" The new designs so fal,
show no change worthy of note in the
cut of sleeves and all are either en-
larged at the top or have additions
that render them larger. The dreaded
tight sleeves does not yet appear and
doubtless deceptions as to the size of
women's arm, will still be practicable.
LUCY CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Picturesque Fall And Winter: Picture
Hats: Feathers: Ribbons: COIOrs: New
Dress Goods: New Designs.
For the Smyrna Times.

For the Smyrna Times
Inc coming season like that which is
passing away, will be characterized nv
plcturesqueness in attire. Large hats
which contribute so much to this end.
are again to be marked feature and to
adorn them, a wealth of feathers are
provided, with gay ribbons and a
modicum of flowers that chiefly in
bright colors and large size, are most
effective. Feathers were never so
abundant and in so great variety
Long ostrich plumes, chiefly in nat
ural gray or black, afford a style possi-
ble to nothing else, though rivalled bv
entire golden pheasants that to long
Tor single stretch, are cleverlv
turned about so as almost to form the
specimen of head gear for which thew
are chosen. Conscientious women
who shrink from plumage in general.
can lnnocently indulge in such special
adornments since the fact that the
BIRDS bodies have been eaten, renders
innocent the wearing of their feathers
COG FEATHERS
again recall the chanticleer and there
is large supply of satin quill feathers
made into pompons, though pairs or
single quill feathers will come in ac-
ceptably. Of entire birds, there seems
an inexhautible variety and sizes range
widely from large to small, dear little
white Java sparrOws being placed by
twos IN pOmpOns. A run is made on
birds having brownish or grayish
plumage, for the reason that those
shades are to be very fashionable.
Feathers dyed in purple, green or red,
afford proof that the prominence of
of those cOlOrs is to combine while ad-
ditiOn is made of bluest blue that in
three shades, is quite attractive and
general becoming as well. Felts dyed
IN the leading cOlOrs, give Brightness:
velvets and ribbons on a like order,
impart answering touches, but in this
connection it may be well to add that
SATIN RIBBON
does not appear among new impOrta-
tions, taffeta, mOire or basket weave,
the last named in fancy patterns, being
seen in preference. Chiffon or NOUS
seline are quite noticeable on Autumn
hats and form a new departure in win
ter millinery. OF course these gossa-
mer fabrics are not expected to with
stand rough winter weather and are
reserved for the finer specimens of
head gear or in evening millinery, i'm
part those softening effects which have
kept them in favor for SO long period
The favorite widths in ribbon are from
four and half to six inches and thus
it will be seen that narrow varieties
are at discount.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
SATIN RIBBON
NOVELTIES

in dress materials, as seen at Lord &
TaylOr's afford proof that gowns are to
be quite as attractive as hats. Surfaces
are frequently quite rough and though
not on the crepOn order, often show
inequalities almost as marked, though
produced by velOurs cords, bourette
threads or loose weavings, rather than
the hitherto favored crinkle. VelOurs
cords are indeed an extremely promi-
nent feature and come not only in
straight lines across the goods, but
placed zig gag or in numerous figures,
go far towards the obtaining of fancy
patterns. DOttings and other designs
in combination, frequently produce
great richness, while as rather excep-
tiOnal may be noted changeable color
ing or the days of crepon prominence.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

A New STUDY OF AMERICAN FASH
IoNABLE LIFE. Julien Gorden Mrs.
Van Renssaler Cruger has used for her
last novel a study of New York, New
port and Boston life, which promises
to be read with wide interest by all who
are interested in American fashionable
life. No one knows the society of
three centers of fasiOn better than Mrs.
Cruger. From her girlho cd up she has
had every opportunity to observe, and
we have had no American woman of
more brilliant powers, not only of
reading the human heart, but of put
ting her impressions in delightful fash
ion.
A charmingly fresh Massachusetts,
girl is sacrificed in her youth to the
ambition of erich marriage" De-
prived of love, she throws herself into
the race for social leadership, and we
follow for twenty years, with ever in
creasing interest, the career of this
able and beautiful woman as she cap
lures outpost after outpost, failing in
Boston only to change her base of OPP
eratiOns to England, and then attacking
the main works of the enemy at New
York, and so ON to Newport, and fl
nally behOlds the capitulatiOn of Bos-
ton itself The first chapters of it
open in the September Cosm0pOlitan.
A Detroit rOmOter-COlOnel Z. H.
Sellers-has started a new party, to be
called the American Party. The party
held its first National Convention at
st. Louis ON Wednesday, delegates be-
ing present from nine States. The OBJ
ject of the party is "the restoration of
the spirit and sentiment of the Origi-
nal Federal Constitution with i'm
prOvements suggested by Mr.. Sellers.
Mr.. Sellers disavOws any connection
with the American Protective AssOci-
alton: but he favors "the system of
initiative and referendum in legislation,
equal suffrage, the adjustment of the
primary system and changes in our
and balloting system,
recognition of labor as the source of
wealth. protection of wage earners
from competition with alien labor,
prohibition of alien ownership of land,
extension of civil service system, prin-
ciples or Monroe doctrine, and the
of trusts and combines.
Mr.. Mulberry Sellers in his most am
bilious speculative undertaking, says
the Philadelphia Record, never launch
ed a scheme so comprehensive as this.
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08

No-TO-Tsac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81. All druggists
Smyrna times., 1897-09-08
j. B.COOPER.

Staple Goods in all usual
lines, Groceries, Provisions,
Fruits. Cedarware, Baskets,
Crockery, Glass, China,
Lamps, Blank Books, Sta
.tionery, Albums, Bibles,
Hymnals, Miscellaneous
Books, Cutlery, Brushes,
Musical Sundries, Twines,
Ropes, Shoe Findings, Am
munitiOn, Tinware, Wire
Goods, Oil Cloths, Dry
Goods, Notions, PocketboOks,
Fishing Seines and Twines,
Cigars, Tobacco, Housekeep-
ing Sundries, Seeds, Country
Produce, all at right prices
and in guaranteed condition.
Stocks come and go and
styles therefore change,
but general lines remain
about the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
STOCKS AND BONDS.
Uninteresting Saturday Market with
Prices DecIining.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE tendency Of
courses downward today was only interrupted
for very brief periods, and no rallies OF any
Importance occurred. The market was unln-
teresting and very duh, being a short trading
day and coming after n holiday. The fact that
the foreign exchanges were closed and would
remain so until Tuesday also had its effect
in curtailing operations. The market was mar
row and the small dealings wholly professional.
and, in the spccialtles, largely manipulative.
The international stocks continued to manifest
heaviness. Notwithstanding the closing OF the
London exchange, dealers here relying on their
own private advlces as to the war prospects
made also for London account. The rise in the
price of wheat was interpreted on the Stock
exchange as presasing a belligerent outcome
to the dispute in southwestern Europe, and this
was used as a bear argument, the price OF
railroad stocks moving contrary to the price
OF wheat. as has been the case In connection
with war news from Europe recently on several
occasions. The grangers are usually the eScgp-
tlOn. and Burlington advanced a small fraction
at one time today and suffered a smaller net
decline than the other grangers, st. Paul suf-
fered from the showing OF a loss OF 1885, $40 in its
estimated gross earnings for the second week in
April, and and Omaha manifested
a weakness common to the other Vanderbilt
stocks. There was a falling off in activity in
sugar and very marrow fluctuations in its price.
Chicago Gas continued to be the center Of ac-
without Significance, other than professional,
the price %recoding In the face Of buying by
with acting tor insiders. Northern Pacific en-
joyed a period OF gain at the opening, but after
ward Succutlbed a POINT, scoring ~ net loss on
the day, Loses ol the day reached a point
in the cases u Tobacco and Chicago Gas, in
New York Central, - In Northwestern. Sus-
quehanna and WosteIa preferred, and Tennessee
coal and lvon sni p On Rock Island, Omaha
and st, Paul. Adams Express rose ~ in the
final dealinss 'n l.shi purchases.
The market f-r stp,Es has been DUN during
The whole w'eN. ana the weeks transactions
have resulted iI % iH'iino In the p. ice OF rail-
road stocks reaching an average OF from l to
? points RIHl ii Industrial stocks II from / to
2s points. iiuf. nltuI! WAS an exception in the
railroad l.rt, ana r'lsa- She week higher than
last SATURDAY uigEi, The Strangers as a group
enjoyed some ADVANTAGES ever the general rail
road list. the threatening aspect Of foreign af-
fairs and the strungtA In me wheat market be-
list OF stocks responds uufavCrably 10 warlike
newa from abroat n the ground that all prop-
erty would suffer ia vHlLo from the resulting
Reorganization Of @reiiis the belief is general
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
DANA RETkACTS his ES.
End of sensational litigation In
N~cusDnpcr Circles.

End OF sensational bttipntiOh IN
Newspaper Circles.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE New York
Sun this morning contains the following edi-
torial statement:
A CORRECTION.
"On February %. 1895, the Sun published
an editorial article entitled The Work OF
Rascals.' in which certain severe structures
were made upon Mr.. Frank b. Noyes Of the
Washington Star. We desire to correct our
statement in reference to Mr.. Noyes and to
withdraw any remarks rejecting either upon
his personal or business integrity. The
article was written under a misrepresentation
as to the facts in the case and we regret its
publication in the Sun as doing grave in
justice to a gentleman whose character is
above reproach."
The foregoing published apology and re-
traction follows the publication of an edi-
torial in the Sun two years ago, intended as
a serious reflection on the Associated press
and It's management. The gist of the article
was that the Associated press would in
evitably fail in its purpose as a new organi2a-
ton owing to the supposed disclosures thus
made. The statements and predictions herein
made have since been entirely disproven by
the inexorable law of time. as in the mean
time the principles OF that news organization
nave triumphed and have received the APP
proval Of nearly every daily newspaper in
the United States. In the Sun editorial Mr..
Frank b. NOyes, one Of the owners of the
Washington Star and a director of the AS
ISOLATED press, was singled out for personal
attack without any apparent motive other
than malice. 1t was at least so held by the
grand jury of the District OF Columbia, which
returned indictments for criminal libel
against Charles A. Dana and William
Laffan, who were charged with original
ing and publishing the libel. A writ was
issued by the United States marshal for the
District of Columbia for the arrest of the
indicted in New York City and for their
deportation to Washington for trial. This
proposed action WIS contested, under the
habeas corpus act, and after a hearing before
the United States circuit judge at New York
City the latter refused to eXtradite them, but
held, at the same time, that they would be
subject to trial If found in the District OF
Columbia. As soon as this ruling was given
Mr.. Noyes, through his counsel, General
Wager Swayne, instituted an action for libel
in the United States circuit court at New
York City. The testimony was prepared and
the case was to have come up for trial this
week, but the Sun offered, instead of going
into court. to publish an adequate retraction
and also to pay all costs Of litigation, which
1t has done, and the above published card
follows. The criminal Indictments at Wash
were quashed yesterday. This closes
what has proven in some respects the most
and widely discussed newspaper
of recent years.