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Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
What Machinery is Doing.

Notwithstanding the large number
of migrants that have been arriving III
the United States for years, the time
has evidently come when some restrlc-
tions should be placed upon their en-
trance and labor should receive some
protection at the hands of our law
makers. By the ingenuity OF lnven-
tions in every kind of business, machln-
cry has gradually taken the place OF
thousands of men, and compelled the
wage earners to seek others avenues OF
work than those to which they have
served an apprenticeship of five years
or more. Nearly every business has
been revolutionized by the aid of ma
chinery so that what it formerly took
ten men to do, one man or often boy
or girl can now do with the aid OF a
piece of machinery. The following
article will give our reader good idea
of the number of men machinery has
displaced in the rolling mills OF the
country. Said Mr.. Thomas ID.
Graves of Phoenixille:
''Men in these days can do so muc h
more work than the same number
could a few years ago. l remember
that when the new mill in Phoenixville
was put up, there were forty men IN
the roaming department, where holes
were bored through the trusses to have
the rivets pIaeaamain them. Now the
same work G Pne by two men.
In those days to have steam
/ drill and we wefU 6blidge to bring the
truss to the drill Now they have
machine which runs by compressed
air. and it can be shifted about to any
part of the room. Two men run 1t ano
the other thirty eight have to do some
thing else.
1 have noticed that the higher prlceC
men are generally the ones who stay
These goods places are filed by TIM
man who are specially adapted to IT
How do the rest live? Well, don
know. They get their money iron
somewhere.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
The New Pension Commissioner.

Commissioner Of Pension Evans is
shaking up the dry bones in the Pen
sion Department in a manner which
promises to accomplish much needed
reform in that office. AS a result of
his orders the clerical force are doing
more work than formerly, and are at
tending to their duties with much less
loss of time than has been debited
against them in the last four years.
The Commissioner is now considering
the advisability of the issuance of an
order which will prevent a pensioner
whose claim has once been adjudicated,
either favOrably or unfavOrably, from
Immediately filing papers for its i'm
mediate reconsideration. Under the
present system three-fourths of the
pensioners of the Government have
claims for increases continuously un =
der consideration by the Pension Bu-
reau. Commissioner Evaus contem-
plates a change in the rules, which will
compel a pensiOner whose claim has
been adjudicated to wait year until he
applies for rehabilitation. This will
give original applicants a more prompt
consideration of their claims and will
prevent the present vast accumulation
of unadiudicated original claims which
are now showed aside while readjudica-
tiOn and increases are being cOnsid
cred. Investigation shows that many
old soldiers have not been able to Sc
cure examination of their claims fol
pensions because for the large mum
bers of pensioners already on the rolls
who are continuously applying for in
creases and reratings Immediately aftel
their original claims have been passed
upon. The Commissioner has ha(
many conferences with ex-UniOn sol
diers upon the subject, and finds that
the majority favor the issuance
of such an order. 1t is probable tina
it will soon be put into effect.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
VIM. B. SHARP
& co.
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.

Grey Sicilian, one of the
most desirable dress stuffs
this season-fne quality, Al
inches wide, 75c. for $I.25
grade.
Serges, always popular, al
ways dressy-45 inches wide,
for SOC. navy blue, cadet
blue, green, brown, black and
plum.
While Linen Duck, in plain
or block weave-37ac. and
soc. per yard-for suitings.
White Cotton Duck-I22c.
and I5c. per yard--for suit
ings.
Colgate & Co. Antiseptic
Dental Powder for cleaning
and whitening the teeth. Get
a free sample for trial. This
useful article is highly RECON-
mened. II cents per bottle.
Special for Saturday--I,oOo
cakes of White CASTLE Soap
I cent each.
Get one of our Victoria
Pleaters for any kind of a dress,
IS cents.
Linen Bastiste, plain and
satin stripes of red, white,
pink, light blue and green, IS
cents per yard, Cotton and
Linen Batiste, I22 cents per
yard.
Silk and Linen Tissue, 48
inches wide with embroidered
edging and inserting and all
over to match. For trimming
linen batiste and navy batiste
dresses this is very handsome.
25c. to So per yard.
Crash Suitings in all the
new and latest effects, &c. tc
SOC. per yard.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
DELAWARE ITEMS.

The DOvor post office handles about
5'S pounds of mail daily.
Milford's principal streets will be
paved with Belgian block.
Thousands of clans are being caught
along the Delaware Bay shore.
The Women's League of Whining
will endeavor to establish an indus
trial school.
Fish Commission Short has placed
1000, 900 young shad in the Iispillion
River.
Fourth-of-July will be celebrated in
Milford on Monday, July 5th, on
grand scale.
The bill to restore the old and cum
bersome Levy Court system to New
Castle county was reported unfavor-
ably in the house of Representatives at
Dover.
Several acres of lowland lying along
the railroad track near NIiddletown will
be utilized in growing horse radish,
giant powder and similar herbs for
New York medical firm.
David E. Buckingham, of Whining
ton, has been reinstated to a $1,000 pos
itiOn in the Pension Department at
Washington. Hewas dropped under the
Cleveland Administration.
The failure of James Welsh, a dealer
in general merchandise at Milford, has
been announced. The liabilities are
about $4,000. and it is thought that
the assests will not cover the loss.
1t is only another steal to pay $1,000
for the the printing of the report of ex-
Commissioner of Insurance Peter X.
Meredith, and allowing him $500 for
experimenting the printing of it. The
report is not needed and the State nor
the insurance business would not even
published.
Miss Lucille H. Martindale, daugh-
ter of Rev. DR.. Martindale, who has
for some years been secretary treasurer
of the New Castle Gas and Water Co.,
has resigned to accept a position in
Wilmington as manager of the Ladies
Department of the Mutual Life, of New
York. She will open an Office about
the 25th of this month.
In the Court of General Sessions at
Wilmington, last week, CharlesRice,
colOred, was arraigned, charged with
stabbing Enos Whiteman, his former
employer, because he discharged him.
Rice cut Whiteman twice in the neck
and nearly killed him. Chief Justice
Lore sentenced him to pay fine of
$1,000, stand an hour in the pillOry an d
remain in Jail five years.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Deer Park on the Crest Of the Alleghenies.
To those contemplating a trip to the
mountains in search of health or pleas
ure, Deer Park, on the crest of the Al
leghany Mountains, 5000 feet above
sea level, offers such varied attractions
as delightful atmosphere during both
day and night, pure water, smooth,
winding roads through the mountains
and valleys, Cricket grounds, Ball
grounds, Golf links, Tennis courts,
and the most picturesque cenery in the
Allegheny range. The hotel is equip
ped with all adiuncts conducive to the
entertainment, pleasure and comfort OF
guests.
There are also a number of furnished
cottages with facilities for housekeep-
ing.
The houses and grounds are supplied
with absolutely pure water piped from
the celebrated "Boiling Spring" and
are lighted with electricity. Deer
Park is on the main line of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, and has the
advantage of its splendid Vestibuled
Limited Express trains between the
east and west. Season excursion
tickets, good for return passage until
October 81, will be placed on sale a
greatly reduced tates at all principa
ticket Offices throughout country.
The season at Deer Park commences
June 81, 1897.
For full information as to rates
rooms, ETC., address d. @. Jones
Manager, Camden Station, Baltimore
Md. 4w.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Messers. c. A. Snow & Co. patent
attorneys, of Washington, D. G. have
sent us a little book full of informa
ton. 1t treats of the costs of patents,
caveats, copyrights, trade marks, in
fringements, interferences, state laws
concerning patents, what patents are
granted for, advice about selling
patents, abstracts of decisions, etc, etc.
1t is a treatise that every one inter
ested in inventions or patents ought to
have, and will be sent free to any ad-
dress. Those wanting it should write
to C. A. Snow & Co. Washington,
d. c..
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
THE BEST.

There are loyal hearts. there are spirits brave,
There are souls that are pure and true!
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you.
Give love. and love to your life will show
strength in your utmost need,
Have faith, and a score of hearts will show
Their faith in your word and deed.
Give truth, and your gifts will be paid in kind,
And honor will honor meet,
And smile that is sweet will surely find
smile that is just as sweet
Give pity and sorrow to those who morn:
You will gather. in flowers again,
The scattered seeds from your thought outborne
Though the sowing seemed but vain.
For life is the mirror of king and slave,
'Tis just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you.
MADELINE s. BRIDGES.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

The Society of the Cincinnati, whose
magnificent monument to Washington
was unveiled in Philadelphia on Satut-
dav. is the most aristOcratic order IN
the world. Emperors who have ruled
great nations have risen from the
people, all orders of nobility, all, titles
are open to merit, and the grace of mon
archs. but admission to the Cincinnati
is based only on the accident of birth,
and that too to the accidents in order
of birth.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

bargain you make your old father will
ratify."
AS Mr.. Blifkins said this he consid-
erately stepped out of the room,
and we will follow his example. But
the kind of bargain the young people
made can readily be conjectured by the
speedy wedding that followed.
Luke Jordan, every year on the an
niversary of his marriage, delights his
father-in-law by some specimen of the
handicraft by which he won what he
declares to be ''the best and dearest
wife in the world.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Mr.. Charles H. Wetzel of Sunbury,
Pa, was so much pleased with
remedy which cured him OF rheumatism
that he made affidavit to the fact for
publication as follows: "This is to GER
certify that ON May 18th L walked into
Melick's drug store on pair OF crut-
ches, bought bottle of Chamberlain
Pain Balm for infammatOry rheuma-
tism which had crippled me up. After
using three bottles l am completely
cured. [ can cheerfully recommend 1t.
CHARLES H. WETzRL."
Sworn and subscribed to before me
on Aug. 10, 1894. Walter Shipman, ).
p. Pain Balm is for sale at % and 90
cents per bottle by Clifton Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Don't think because you are SICK anu anu
can't be cured. ...,.,.l,,,o
IF vour doctor can't cure YOU, perhaps he
has made a mistake some g.
One in three of us suff, :, N indigestion
and one out of three dysp9ptics doesn't
know it. That is, he may know he Is SICK
hut he blamesit to something else. -
Indigestion is the cause Oh halI Vi O''i
Shaker Digestive Cordial, made from tome
medicinal roots and herbs is the most nat nat
nraI cure for indigestion. 1t relieves the
symptoms and cures the disease gently, nat nat
Iraliv. efficiently, giving fresh life, strength
and health to sick dyspeptlcs. % "a,
AT druggists. A trial bottle tor ~ ceh'''
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
WHY USE
Page Woven Wire Fence

Because:
1. 1t requires few posts.
2. It does not burn or blow down.
8. 1t is entirely adapted to rough
ground.
4. You can get and erect it on very
short notice.
5. 1t is made from the very best
hard steel wire.
6. 1t turns everything from a rab-
bit to a steam engine.
Z. Those who have used it recon-
mend it.
8. You can put it up faster than any
other fence.
o. 1t is neat in appearance and i'm
proves the farm.
10. When you get it you have what
you want.
II. More of it is manufactured and
sold than of all other woven wire
fences combined.
Write for full catalogue and any desired
Information, to
F. E. POSTLES,
SMYRNA, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Tn VIEW OF ErERnITY.-BishOp New
man asked General Grant, before ne
died what was his supreme thought
when eternity seemed so near, and the
renlv was: "The comfort OF the con-
sciousness that 1 have tried to lead
good and honorable life. There Is
nothing so satisfactory as that.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Not only piles of the very worst kind can
be cured by Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
but eczema, scalds, burns, bruises, bOils,
ulcers and all other skin troubles can be
instantly relieved by the same remedy. Cliff
ton & Raymond, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Don't neglect cough because the
weather Is pleasant; before the next storm
rolls around it may develop into a serious
difficulty beyond repair, one MINUS MI 5's
Couch Cure is easy to take and wilt do
what its name implies Clifton q Raymond
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

Sick headache can be quickly and COM
,,lateI,, overcome by using those famous
;tfie fI ;,;lS. known as 'DeWitt's Little Early
I1ysaU P;sarlP Pi y Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19

faa4kan nlan&o Send two stamps two mail
UUtlUn Flolll0s seed and directions how to
grow cotton plants North. Address Seed De-
partment seahoard Air Line, Pinebluf (Winler
heal resort, N g.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
SPRING AND
SUMMER CLOTHING

SPRING AND
SUMMER CLOTHING
ever offered on the market, consisting of
Covert Cloths, Serges, Clay Diagonals,
low prices. Cali and convince yourselves
that we are selling the greatest Bargains in
the Clothing trade that has been offered for
many years past. Being manufacturers of
Clothing for half a century and always cash
buyers, we are enabled through our expe-
perienee and manner of conducting bus
mess to offer greater inducements to pur-
chasers than any other house in the trade.
Our specialties, viz:
500 Mems Suits. at $500, sold elsewhere
at $1,000.
500 Mems Suits at $1,000, sold elsewhere
at $1,000.
500 Mems Suits at $1,000, sold elsewhere
at $4,000.
500 Mems Suits at $500, sold elsewhere
at $4,000.
800 Boys Suits at $3.50, sold elsewhere
at $500.
800 Boys Suits at $500, sold elsewhere
at $12.00.
$50 Children's Suits at $3.50 to $500,
sold elsewhere at double prices.
1000 Pair of Pants at $1.00 to $500.
Bargains in every department too nu-
merous to mention,
Our Custom Department is filled with the
4 choicest selections of Foreign and Domestic
goods from which we will make suits of the
very latest styles at $40 to $50.
Samples sent on application and es-
Inmates cheerfully given.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-19
We WANT TO SELL
$1,OOO,OOO WORTH
CLOTHING
THIS SEASON.

Counting opposition and defying eompe-
tition, we invite the attention of the public
to the largest and best assorted stock of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06

other direction. Almost shivering "a
his excitement and eagerness, he
watched his enemy slip into the box
and, emerging therefrom a moment
later, with swift movement make for
the place where he had been working.
Now was the time for Private Smith
to act. Turning to resume his march,,
he made pretense Of observing vau.
dOis' dOings for the first time, and with
a roar of rage called upon the convict
to halt. He covered the man with his
rife.
"Halt, therer' he shouted. "11ands
up. or I'll fire."
And vaudois, speechless with amaze.
ment and white with apprehension,
obeyed.
The commotion that ensued was a..
tonishing. A warder came rushing for.
ward. and a number Of blue Jackets and
marines hurried from the Ravager. In
an instant the warder had vaudois
handcuffed, and then demnnd an ex.
PLANTATION. Private Smith lowered his
rife and went forward to where the
others were standing.
"well, what's the matter?" demand
ed the warler, sharply.
II saw that fellow coming out OF my
box, that's all," Private Smith an.
swered. "My greatcoat IL there"
"And In the pockets"
1.-Two pieces Of tobacco and a half
CROWN"
vauSlois, after dnrting a glance Of
fierce rage upon tue soldier, with iniprc-
cations upon his tongue, was take3,
struggling. to the guartl.roOn,. and, be.
ing searched, the articles named were,
surely enough. discovered upon his
person. Az Private Smith had hoped,
the temptation to take the silver piece
had been irresistible.
"Tle soldier fellow gave them to me,"
he cried. sullenly.
But Private Smith only smiled. "Now,
why should ] give q convict half q
crown2" lie demanded, with quiet pro-
test.
That was sufficlent. The soldier
turned to depart; and as he did 90, be
bent upon the convict a sly glance and
gave q dry little chuckle Just after the
manner Of vaudois' own chuckling
laughter which he had Initiated Q
thousand times In the days long past.
vaudois started and stared. by
heavens, you are"
But door closed between them, and
the soldier heard no more.
Vaudois was punished. He was
drafted to the heavy labor gangs; and
the much. desired ticket.of.leave had "a
be worked for over again.
And I fear Private Smith felt morl
delight ut having overreached his old
enemy than conjunction for the rather
tricky way he had managed it!-Cham
bers' Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06
A ROYAL CORNER.
Comical Breach OF Etiquette b. a.
American In London

Comlcsl Breach OF Etiquette b. n
American In London.
An American attending wedding ~
ccption In great house In London con.
graduated bride and bridegroom. and
passed the usual compliments with the
host and hostess.
There was a great throng Of guests.
and he could not linger mt the entrance
Of the drawing room, when there were
many behind him anxious to offer thei.
greetings.
Perceivlng a quiet corner to the right
Of tho bride. where gentleman and a
lady were standing apart from tho 9TH
er guests, he went directly to It. unwit.
tingly coming to o stop between two
royal personnges.
The American was not aware Of the
fact that hc was face to face with one
Of the queens daughters. and had turn.
cd his back upon another member Of
tho royal family. He stood quietly
looking about, hoping to see some &C.
Qualntance In the company with whom
he might have chat; and soon became
uncomfortably conscious that no was
attracting attention. and that the hos.
tess and bride were casting uneasy
glances in the direction OF tho corner
where he had taken shelter. While the
drawing room was crowded, the com.
pany Of guests with one consent avoid.
ed the secluded corner where he and
his two royal companions were eta.
toned.
An acquaintance In the background
perceived his mistake, and coming
within hailing distance motiOned to him.
He left his two companions In exclu.
sive occupation of the corner. turninR
his back upon both a. he edged his way
through the throng while everybody
stared at him. When he reached the
spot where his acquaintance was walt.
Ing for him. the stage whisper wa
breathcd into his eur:
"Y0u have been p0aching ON royal
preserves. You are privileged charac.
ter because you are an American, but
no Engllshman ventures to turn bis
back upon prince or princess. PEG.
pie were staring you out OF cOuntenance
because they took It for granted that
you must be a royal parsonage. YET
they were unable to identify you."
The answer might have been made
that every American Is sovereign by
the divine right Of equality Of free citi.
xenship; but this would have been a
meaningless pleasantly In an Engiish
drawing room, where social etiquette
has a sanctity superior to loyalty to
democratic principle.
The American thanked his friend for
rescuing him from an embarrassing pc.
sition, and then stood by and watched
the corner where royalty was isolated
from too close contact with the world
Of wealth and fashion.
No guest approached the royal pair
Their presence was an act of conde.
scensiOn to the host and hostess. and
they remained on exhibition as the pat.
rOns of this social function without
having their corner Invaded. Every
body was careful not to approach them
too closely, and there was a general
sense Of relief when they departed, and
the necessity for backing away from
them on side tracks was removed
Youths Companion.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06
sized Up.

"Uncle Theophilus. what u q gross
absurdity3"
"Well, 1t Is a 40-year-old woman who
weighs 200 pounds and calls her father
and mother papa and mamma -
Louisville C0urier-Journal.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06
No, Thanks.

Host about to sing)-Would you like
the Barber of Seville"
Absent Minded Guest--No. thanks; I
always shave myself.-Exchange.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06

A Chinaman Of Walla Walla, Wash,
answers TO the name Of "Shoo Fly"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06

l.-POLITICAL.
The selection Of honest, capable men
- govern the city. State and munici.
pal legislation for Chicago. Honest
elections. A general interest In the pri.
nsries.
2.-MUNICIPAL.
Clean streets and alleys-prompt 70.
nsval Of garbage = improved urban
tramc-lsss smoks-more water-hon-
cradle pollce-cheaper and better &C.
eommodations for the people Of Chica.
- In oil Observation-Disclosures Of rail.
road tracks, etc.
B.-INDUeTRIAL.
Bstsblishment Of Boards o. Concili-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-02-06

alton, Public Loan Bureau, 3Wploy.
ment Agencies, ste.
l.-PHILANTHROPIC.
Development Of the Central Relief
Association to . thorough systemisa.
ton Of the organised charities Of CHI
cago.
6.-NORAL.
The suppressisn Of gambling. sbsssns
literature. ete.
o.-EDUCATIoNAL
Ample school facilities - improvs1
methods In teaching. and the dsvslsD.
ment OF Q greater interest u ~
schools By the parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-10
Jy3-d&dbs
RADCLIFFE. SUTTON & CO., AUcTioNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND KNOWN AS PART OF .AARON" on
THE MARLBORO ROAD. IN THE DiSI,RISr

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TRACT oF
LAND KNOWN AS PART OF .AARON" on
THE MARLBORO ROAD. IN THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.
The undersigned surviving trustee under a certain
deed of trust. bearing date March &c 1857 and
recorded In Liber numbered 1924, folio PA or SEQ
Of the land records OF the District OF Colnmhts
having the 14th day OF June 1897 nv yirfna ~
the authority Of said deed OF trust and after dne
public advertisement, MS required by said deed
matter described. and the purchaser at said sale
having failed to comply with the terms of eaid
sale, the undersigned surviving trustee win az
the risk and cost Of the defaultng purchaser resell
the said real estate at public auction in front Of
the premises, on TUESDAY, JULY THIRTEENTH.
A ID. 1897, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK p NJ
the said real estate being in the county of Wash.
fngton, In the District OF Columbia, known ms and
being a part Of 4 tract Of land called Aaron
beginning the Marlboro road twelve 02) percbes
the tract to the sixth seth) line thereof: thence
south eighty degrees fifty-fve minutes (sOs 5s9
east TO the end of sixth 9th line; thence ON Sow
enth CIth), eighth (sth), ninth t9th) tenth aOthl
and eleventh ulth) lines Of the tract TO the end
Of the eeveath 11th) line; thence by such line ~
boro road; thence On said road to beginning and
containing ffty-nine acres and thirty-six perches
less. S-'
Terms Of sale: onethird cash, and the balance
IN two equal installments at one and two years
secured by the promissory notes of the purchaser
bearing interest at six per cent per annum and
secured by deed OF trust the promises sold or all
cash. at the option Of the purchaser Conyeyancfpc
and recording at the purchasers cost. Terms 10
be complied with within fifteen dayv from the aaS
at the cost OF defauiting purchaser. deposit Of
$i,ooo will be required at the time Of sale
JOHN A. BAKER, Surviving Trustee
I2-c&ds 1919 b st. NV. Washington, no.