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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1897-10-01

The cheapest line Of Ladies' Dress Goods
beautiful style in every color and trimming
latest novelties in all colors Gimps from
quality Fall Prints Of the latest styles Br
from cents up, cheaper than was ever oife
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Tidal Waves.

Though the greatest and most re-
markable phenomenon pertaining to the
surface of the sea is the tidal wave, sci.
entific authorities acknowledge that it
still presents someunexplainable anolIl-
allies. 1t is demonstrated, however, that
the movement is made up of MANY
waves dependent upon different func-
tions OF the moon and sun, some being
semidiurnai, some diurnal. The time of
transit over the meridian and the dech-
nation of both bodies create great yari-
ations. The changing distance and posi-
tion OF the moon and the position of
her node also have immense effect.
while the ever varying direction and
force Of the winds and the different
pressure OF the atmosphere play their
part. An interesting fact in this rela-
tlon Is that observations all over the
world show no place where the tidal
movement is SO regular and simple as
around the British islands-a fact more
remarkable when it is known that the
tides on the other side of the Atlantic.
as, for instance, at Nova Scotia, are
very complicated, the unexplainable
case here being that the minor tides,
which in most parts of the world, when
combined i'll one direction, amount to
very considerable fraction of the prin-
cipal lunar and solar tides, and conse-
quently greatly increase or diminish
their effects, are in Great Britain SO in
significant that their influence is tri-
fling. New York Sun
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
PRAYING BICYCLES.
Japanese Attach Prayer Wheels to tho
Hubs OF Their Machines.


Japanese Attach Prayer Wheels to tho
.. Hubs OF Their Machines.
The bicycle is now employed to aid
the piOus Buddhist in praying with
greater ease, but yet. as he hopes, with
great effect. 1t is from the ingenious
and enterprising country of Japan that
this new departure is reported
The Buddhist has always done his
praying with the assistance of a wheel
The prayers are placed inside the wheel,
which turns round, following the di-
rectiOn of the sun, and delivers up to
heaven the prayers Of the owner, or of
all whose thoughts are fixed upon it,
Some enormous wheels arc capable of
praying for thousands of people. This
mode Of worship may seem somewhat
irresponsible to western people, but the
Buddhist, who is a subtle reasoner,
would be able to explain why it is sat
isfactory.
In various parts of the vast territory
in which the Buddhist faith is held
different motive powers are used in
these prayer wheels. Some humble per-
SONS turn the wheel by hand. but not
if they can help it. On the hills of
Tibet. a great stronghold of pure
Buddhism, the wheels are usually SO
built that the wind turns them. In 9th
er places they are moved by water pow
er
But it is obvious that wind must fail
occasionally and that this may happen
when the Buddhist is particularly in
need Of copi0us prayer. Water power,
too, is often lacking.
So the ingenious Jap now attaches
small prayer wheel to the hub of his
bicycle, and when he takes ride he
combines worship with recreation. BY
giving a glance at his pedcmeter he can
tell just how much praying he has done
He can also keep an accurate daily rec
ord. which will enable him to tell after
a number of years just how much pray
er stands To his credit. In this way
Buddhism seems to have given a zest
to bicycling which no other religion
can supply. New York Journal
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Glass TOmbseOnes.

1t is a comparatively new idea to put
up tombstones and monuments of glass,
instead of marble or granite, but it is a
practical ono and likely to meet with
great encouragement from those who
desire these memorials to be lasting.
Glass resists the elements and is to all
intents and purposes indestructible.
Stone of all sorts crumbles and disinte-
CRATES under the action of the elements.
But glass remains and will endure for
centuries. 1t is, therefore, proposed that
all memorial tablets, monuments and
headstones be made of glass. Any color
may be selected, pure white. of course,
having the first choice Lettering may
be put ON in any style, and any device
or pattern may be used. 1t has long
been understood that for marine pur-
poses thick plate glass is the only prac-
tical and appropriate material, resisting
storms and seas as no other substance
can. New York Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
WANAMAIkER,S.
,r--- ~-~-0->-'--~-'-'-~-'---->N
PHILADELPHIA. Monday. Iuly j. lSa

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, July ), 1891
Commencing July 10th store will
close at 1 o'clock on Saturdays dur.
ing the summer.
Very exact is the Wanamaker
news.
Thousands, tens of thousands,
read the daily store neWS-and be-
lieve it. Few really know how
much care the advertiser takes to
have the news exact. Statements
as to sizes, prices and general char
lcter of goods are only accepted in
writing. Then he looks at the
goods. Doubts as to an article be-
ing all-wOOl are settled by boiling
the fabric in acid.
Price reductions are based on
what same or equal goods are sell
ing at, here and in other stores
and gueSS-work has no part in the
determining. Then he writes the
story, has itSet in type for the easier
reading, and submits the product to
the man who bought the goods.
Errors of statement. price or loca-
ton must be noted. Then proof is
read again and the revised copy, in
printed slips, is sent to the news
papers, where three proof-readingS
are given it; and the telephone is
used any time up to midnight to call
for help out of tangle. Sometimes,
after all, mistakes occur. Not often.
And this is the first time we ever
told you what a firm basis exists
for your belief in the Wanamaker
advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
MARYLAND ITEnS.
The Cambridge Gas Works have passed
into other hands.

The Cambridge Gas Works have passed
into other hands.
Easton is preparing for big yachting re-
gatta on July 18th.
Cecil's re-assement has been completed.
1t shows decrease of nearly hundred
thousand dollars.
The tax rates of Cecil county has been
fixed at so cents on the 800, which is 10
cents less than last years rate.
Clarence G. Smithers, ,fOrmely of Smyrna
is an applicant for the position of collector
of customs at Cape Charles City.
DIR. Dreka, of Sassafras, is having put in
his grist mill a 2O-hOrse power gasoline, en-
gine the latest and most improved pattern.
Mrs. Isabella Humphreys, widow of
DIR. Cathell Humphreys, died at Sails
bury on Tuesday week.
P. b. Hopper and E. H. Brown were cno-
testing candidates at the Queen Anne pri-
mary election on Saturday for the Judge
ship. The former won at the primaries,
having 25 of the IS delegates but failed of
nomination of the Judicial convention on
Wednesday at Denton.
Mr.. d. P. Smith is buying wheat very
freely for delivery at any station ON the
Queen Anne's & Kent, Delaware and Ches-
apeake Railroads. Prices were paid last
week 66 to 6s cents.
The Democrats of Queen Anne's county
have nominated the following ticket;
County Commissioner, George Dever; Sur
veyOr, Harry Graham; Sheriff, George NJ.
Vansant; Members of the House of Dele
gates, w. j. Price, Jr., S. Collins Wright
and f. S. Dudley.
The barn on the farm of Sherman Hill,
near fredericksburg, was destroyed by fire
Tuesday night week. Two tramps laid
blanket on the hay and hen, which was
setting there, flew up and knocked over
burning lantern, setting fire to the hay.
The loss was about $4,000, with very little
insurance.
Flock OF $50 TURKEYS KILLED BY PARIS
GREES.-T. H. o. Stokes literally sprayed
his pear trees with Paris green last week
and soon after Mrs. Jarvis, lady ON the
farm, turned into the orchard her fine flock
of turkeys. During the day $50 were killed
from eating the clover which had become
covered from the poison.
Democratic Convention of the Second Ju-
dicial district nominated the following
ticket Wednesday on the first ballot; James
Alfred Pearce, of Kent county, for Chief
Judge, and Frederick Stump, of Cecil, and
William r Martin, of Talbot, for Associate
Justices.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Ladies' Ready-Made
Garment Department,

We have furnished room on
the second floor for this line of
goods, where we are at present
showing a large assortment of
Ladies Dress Skirts, Wrappers.
Shirt Waists, Lightweight Coats
and Capes and Children's Jack
cts. The latter we are offering
in all wool as low as 81. Ladies'
all-wOOl Capes at $1.75 and
NObby Jackets in latest STYLES
at $2.75. We have, of course.
the higher grades.
We have the newest effects in
Dress fabrics, at prices that will
save you from 5 to 10 cents per
yard, fine Dress Ginghams at 5
cents, as good as the best. We
are offering Lancaster Apron
Ginghams, and all grades of
Muslins at cut prices.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Ilornen Marriages.

The marriage ceremony practiced by
the people Of BorneO is short and SIM
pie. Bride and groom are brought be-
fore the assembled tribe with great So
lemnity and seated side by side. A betel
nut Is then cut in two by the medicine
woman of the tribe, and one half is
given to the bride and the other half to
the groom. They begin to chew the nut,
and then the old woman, after some
sort of incantation, knocks their heads
together, and they are declared man
and wife.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Our Shoe Departments

Is filled with new and attractive
Spring and Summer Footwear
The new shapes and colorings
in leather are with us at correct
prices. Ladies' Fine Shoes as
low as 81. Children's at % cents
per pair. From these we grad
ually grade our prices to the
finest work turned out from our
city factories. Custom work a
speciality.
FANCY AND STAPLE GRO
CERIES delivered to all parts
of Clayton, Smyrna and Smyrna
Landing.
.MEGEAR Son
MAIN STREET, SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Low Rates to RehObOth and Ocean City.
oNE-DAY EXCURSION VIA PHILADELPHIA
WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE
RAII,ROAn

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company an
nOunces two excursions to Rehoboth
and Ocean City-one on July 10 and
the other on Jnly 30, 1897.
In order that families may avail
themselves of this opportunity for a
full days pleasure at either of these
popular resorts, the rates have been
so greatly reduced as to place the ex-
cursions within the means of every
one.
A special train will be run on the
schedule given below, and excursion
tickets, good only on the special train
in each direction, will be sold at rates
quoted.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Cereal cenlss DrInksr. BEWARE /.

If You have been deceived and tried one
of the cheap bran substitutes now on the
market, claiming TO be the original and to
have great food value, and you got pound
of poorly roasted bran for your 25c. and
pect from bran), don't be discouraged but
try GRAIN-O. 1t Is made from solid grain,
nicely Drowned and two pounds for 25c,
Grain-o takes the place of coffee at u the
price. Get package of your grocer to-day.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Spring and Summer
ATTRACTIONS.

We have never before made
more careful selections than this
season, having visited New York
and Philadelphia markets, care
fully studying styles and prices,
we are certain of satisfactorily
results, which is now being ap-
preciated by our customers.
We want at this time to call
your special attention to our
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Shnke Into YOur SIrnes.

Aliens FOot-Ease, powder for the feer.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery, of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease
makes tlghl-ftting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating. Gallons
and hot, tired aching feet. Try it TODAY.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

If strength is what you want, you should
study what causes your weakness.
1t is practically lack of food,
But you eat three meals a day, and all
you can eat at a time.
Yes, but do you digest it?
nOurishment.
1t doesn't create strength.
To digest your food take Shaker Digestive
Cordial at meals. After "a while YOU will
digest your food without it, Then you will
get well, and strong and healthy.
Shakers Digestive Cordial cures indiges-
tlon and all its symptoms, such as nausea,
headache, eructatiOns, pain in the stomach.
giddiness, loss of appetite, etc. 1t makes
your food nourish you, and make you strong
and fat and hearty.
Druggists sell it. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
shoula No. have n.en canrht.

Mrs. Gayspouse (engaging new serv-
anti am very particular about the
conduct of my domestics. had to dis
charge my last girl because l caught
her winking at my husband.
Applicant - You did quite right,
ma'am. A girl as careless as that ought
to be discharged. New York Herald.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
A Summer
Exhibit

ANiOI Market street side.
The housewares man has on show
such a collection of handy things
for summer as will delight every
home keeper and be encouraging to
those who'll be housekeeping by
and-by.
The exterior of a summer cottage
is shown; piazza and yard full of
contrlVanceS you'll be interested in.
Nearby, skilled hands are making
ice cream with the Wanamaker
treezerS. Yes, indeed; take a taste
OF the ice cream.
More than a score of ice tools are
shOwn-and big cakes of coldness
are there to try them on.
And next, four kitchens. Gas
stoves for the cooking, with more
things to cook in and more helps to
cooking than we older houSekeepers
had to start with-that'S certain.
Athletics is the rouge of the day.
Conveniences that lessen drudgery
will tend to longer hold the bloom
on the cheek of mother.
Weaker and wiser? That's libel.
Gus. Wiser certainly is each gen.
Grafton in adopting toil-saving helps.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

FAcsrA1ILk signature Of cHAs. II. FLETCHER
is ON the wrapper Of every bottle Of cAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castoria.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

Don't nauseate your stomach with teas
and bitter herbs; but regulate your liver and
sick headache by using those famous little
pills known as De Wits Little Early
Risers. Clifton a. Raymond, Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

Vim, vigor and victory: these are the
characteristics of De Wits Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for constipa-
tlOn, bllliousness and all stomach and liver
troubles. Clifton & RAYMOND. Del
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

GOLIOGS IOT OOOH SllOS VdIQeS 90
Women not come to other
ord M stores can't. And
anu "Ao" still, the shoe chief
works day after day to continue the
@m
IMn
~! ;kI$}!5j}'
unusual values. He knows shoes
and feathers and Shoemakers -
knows how to have shoes both
slightly and comfortable-and Wan
amaker shoes wear best.
WOMEN'S BUTTON AND LACE
SHOES, in the prettieSt of brown
kidskinS; very latest shapes; the
SOles welted and stitched by the
Goodyear process.
Value, $500
Price, $1.0O
The same fine kidSkin is used in
the WOMEN'S BICYCLE BOOTS.
at SIPS
Both black and nut brown.
Women'S Bicycle Boots of brown
duck with fine kidSkin foxingS; soles
welted and stitched. Full height,
stylish boots at
S1.6O
We haven't seen better from any
other store at SO.
MEMS SHOES
Four leading toe shapes in these
French patent leather shoes at
$3.50
Just such shoes as we sell regularly
at SO and $500.
Summer SOME cheaper than
RIacL ever; some better than
GI you've known at equal
NVOuS price - which makes
them cheaper, too.
At 25c - Figured All-wool Eta
mine. Early price SOC.
At 25c- All-wool Challis. Stand
ard stuff-but better than ever.
At 5Oc-All-siIk Grenadine. a fa-
vorite.
At 65c-Lupin's All-wool Etamine;
regularly s1.25.
At S1.25-45 in. AIl-silk Grena-
dine; reduced from $3.50.
At S1.5O-45 in. figured Satin
stripe Grenadine; reduced from
So.
AT S2-45 in. All-silk polka-dot
Grenadine; reduced from $2.75.
John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
CARD.

The Freight Charges to and
from Smyrna and Philadelphia
by boat have always been mod
crate, and only sufficient for a
self-sustaining business. Believ-
ing the temporary cutting of rates
demoralizing to all business in
terests and having been assured
by the general public of it's pat
ronage, we have decided not to
cut our rates below what we
consider to be fair living figures.
A. E. JARDINE,
Sec'y md Treas,
The Philadelphia and Smyrna TranspOr.
tatiOn Company.
June 90, 1897.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

40 N0fU NouAAAN4ehtfB EoHNNDNs
Take Cascarets Candy Cataartic i0c or 25c.
n c. G. O. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

Edu"ate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
lOc, Pc II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund U1o,eI
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

Returning, leave Rehoboth 40 p. NJ, Ocean
City 500 +. NJ.
Children under twelve years of age, one-half
the above rates
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

Exc. Rate Exc. Rate
to to
RehobOth. Ocean City.
Milford, Del.,..9.O4 A. NJ. 70 cents. sIOO
Redden, " ...9.22 " 80 " 80
Georgetown. ...9 81 " 50 rs
LeweS, 1000 " 20 "
Rate to
Ocean City.
Frankford Del............... ISLAM. 65 cents
SelbyVille, .............-.l0.q so
Bishop, No.. ...............l0.l0 so
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc q. All druggists
Smyrna times., 1897-07-07
Blouse Suits,

For little boys, age 8 to 10. made of
Crash, Galatea, Duck, etc, most anv
color you could wish, from the
cheapest to the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-25
MAY MEET AT PHILADELPHIA.
Christian Epdeavorers Dissatisfied. With
Rates to San francisco.

Chicago, Jan. 24.-The arrangement by
the transcontinental roads for the
Christian Endeavor business going to the
San Francisco convention is not satisfac-
tory to the officials Of the society, who
have charge of the convention. because
it spoils their opportunity to get many
special favors and concessions from the
roads for themselves.
In former conventions, it is said,
much of the expense of the society and
officers individually has been borne by
the roads being placed against each
other.
1t was reported today that those in
charge of the convention arrangements
had notified the roads that there was
strong probability Of the gathering be-
ing removed to Philadelphia. The
overland rate made is too low to allow
off former favors being granted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-25
KILLED BY FAILING SPAR.
Fatal Accident to Captains Son ON Maine
Schooner.

Tallahassee, Fla, January 24.-Schoon-
er Norman, Capt. Gray of Castine, Me-.
from sBarbadovs, arrived at Carabelle,
Yesterday. When of San Domingo JAN
uary IL, the mate j. J. Leighton, with
two men, was slofs on the lnizzsnmast
repairing some damage to the topmast.
For some cause unexplained the lasting
holding the topmast broke letting 1t fall
to the deck.
The captains son, Walter, about 18,
was standing on the poop deck and wae
struck and instantly killed by the fall
ing spar. He was buried at sea January
10. leighton was SO overcome by the
accident that he attempted to commit
suicide by shooting with revolver,
but one of the crew threw marlin
spike ut him, striking him OIL the arm,
which caused the bullet to glance off,
causing q painful flesh wound on the
side of the head.
He was put in irons and on arriving
at Carrabelle YVES banded over to depu-
ty ihsriff who took him ApalachiOols
before the United States commissioner
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-25
TARDy JUSTICE.
The Senate Passed the Bill in Favor of the
Portland Company.

Washington, January 2s.-The Senate
today passed bills sppropriatipg 500, 900
for a statute of President Lincoln at
Gettysburg, Pa; to pay the heirs OF
John Roauh $3.50, 511 for labor and ma
terisl, dockage and detention and oocu-
patton of yards and shops for tho gum
boats Chicago. Boston and Atlanta
authorizing increased compensation
for gunboats to the Atlantic works. Bos-
ton; and appropriating $500, ooo 1or the
Portland Company, Portland, Me.' IN
connection with the building OF two
double ender gunboats.
Several private pension bills were 'hen
taken up and passed. All the pension
bills on the calendar being disposed OIL
the House bill extending the blme Tor
the completion of the bridge across Aaso
river, between New York and Long ISL
and to January /, 1907 was passed. Inc
Senate adjourned till Monday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-25
BRO. DIXON ON THE TREATY.
New York Preacher Says Document is
"Tainted.."

New York. January 24.-In a sermon
delivered today by Rev. Thomas Dixon,
Jr., at the Academy of Music in this
city on the "Anglo-American arbitTa-
tien treaty. be said there had never
bean less need for such treaty between
England and ths United States than at
the present time, and that such treaty
should be founded on national honor
and In the interests Of humanity.
1rhe present treaty, - said MIR.
Dixon, sis on its face tainted. 1t Was
ureoipitatsd on the public and the SEN
ate by Olney and somewhere beneath
the surface is is tainted, because of the
diplomat who launched it, and because
Olney and the present administration
approves it. The fact that the treaty
was negotiated by the present admins
tra5ion is prima facie evidence that it
sacrifices the nations honor and inter-
est
MIR. Dixon appealed to the United
States Senate to carefully consider the
treaty for at least six months. He con-
demned the foreign policy OF the present
administration.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-25
SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY.
Meeting of Maine Polo League at Au-
gusta Yesterday.

Jack Leighton of Portla nd, Billy Long of
Boston and DR.. Sauls of Rockland APP
pointed Referees.
Augusta, January 24.-At meeting
Of the Maine Roller Polo League hsre
today all the club were represented as
follows: VI. W. Burnham, Portland; Il.
Fl. DonneIl, Bath; e. P. Smart, Angus
ia: a. g. Bird, Rockland; 6. S. Wheeler
and Henry Cody, Lewiton; w. C.. At
kins and W. d. Whitney, Gardiner.
1t was voted to appoint DR.. Saul of
Rockland, W. Il. Long of Boston and J..
A. Leighton of Portland, referees, with
assignments to be made by iha score
tary. Application was made by 6. l..
Wheeler for a franchise for Bangor,
which with the former application Of
Waterville, was tabled. The following
schedule was adopted for February,
February bath at Rockland, Gardi-
ner at Augusta, Portland at Lewiston.
2-Kockland at Gardiner, Portland at
Bath.
3-Rockland at Augusta.
4-Gardiner ut Bats, Lewiston at Port
land.
5-PortIand at Gardiner.
6-Augustn at Portland, Gardiner at
Rockland, Bath at Lewiston.
S.-Lewiston at Rookland. Bath at
Portland, Gardiner at Augusta.
9-Rockland at Bath, Augusta ut Lew
iston.
1O-Bath nt Gardiner, Rockland at
Portland.
11-Gardinsr at Lewiston, Portland at
Augusta.
19-Augusta at Rocklsnd.
13-Lewiston at Bath, Augusta at
Gardiner.
15-Portland at Rookland, Lewiston
at Augusta.
16.-Rookland at Lewiston, Portland
at Gardiner.
l7-Gardinsr at Portland, Rockland
at Bath.
1S-Gariiner at Rockland.
19-Lewiston at Portland, Bath at Au-
gusta.
sO-Portland at Lewiston, Rockland
at Gardiner, Augusta at Bath.
22-Augusta ct Lewiston, Bath at
Rooklan1. PortiandsaS Gardiner.
25-Bath at Portland, Lewiston at
Augusta.
"a Portland at Bath.
25.-Lewiston at Rockland, Augusta
at Portland.
e-Rookland at Augusta, Gardiner
at Bath.
27- -Rookland at Gardiner, Bath at
Lewiston.