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Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
ExDensive NTodeatv

whats the matter, old man? You
look sad. "
81 am. just asked Farnsworth to
lend me So"
"And l suppose he said he didn t
have that much in the world"
"No. He had to get a $40 bill chang
ed in order to let me have what l had
asked for. "-Oleveland Leader.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

A plan for rendering paper as tough
as wood or leather, it is said, has been
recently introduced ON the continent. It
consists in mixing chloride of zinc with
the pulp in the course of manufacture,
1t has been found that the greater the
degree of concentration of the zinc solu-
tion the greater will be the toughness
of the paper.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Nest Of the men i'll the islands of
southwest Japan lead lives of idleness
and are cheerfully supported by the wo-
men. The males are fond of music, some
If them being excellent musicians on
various instruments, but it is considered
lisgraceful for a woman to play.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Rev. Alfred Smith, has secured
Bishop Charles H. Fowler to assist in
the re-opening exercises of the Church
in Dover, which were set for Feb. 6.
During the Bishop visit, iti expected
he will deliver a lecture on Lincoln.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

A Tennessee lady, Mrs. j. w. Towle,
of Philadelphia, Tenn, has been using
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her
badly, who is subject to Group, and
says of it: 81 find it just as good as
you claim it to be. Since I've had
your Cough Remedy, baby has been
threatened with Group ever so many
times, but l would give him a dose of
the Remedy, and it prevented his hav-
ing it every time" Hundreds of
mothers say the same. Sold by Cliff
ton q Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Concerning the work of the coming
session of the Legislature, the Dela-
"drc DcmOcrat says: cit is likely
that discussion of the changes re-
quired in the governments of Kent and
Sussex counties will take up consider
able time, and that strong efforts will
be made to do away the Levy Courts
is very probable"
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
Rugs
binati0n Desks i?

A useful and elegant gift
would he one of our hand
some Writing Desks and
Tables combined in one
piece. They are quartcred
oak and mahogany finish,
very completely fitted up
for either desk or table.
$1,000
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Chinese nature is curious branch Of
human nature. The Celestials not only
continue to buy as freely as ever from
their customers, the Japanese, but many
OF the Chinese insist that they never
heard of the war.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constiDation
and biiousness. Please buy and try q box
Of q. G. G. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
vn1n.h1s % nuon,.n

Especially valuable to women is Browns
Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache
disappears, strength takes the place of
weakness, and the glow of health readily
comes to the pallid cheek when this wol-
derful remedy is taken. For sickly children
or Overworked men it has no equal. No home
should be without this famous remedy.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
An Easy Test.

Timmins-I have never been able to
make up my mind whether 1 am
genius or not.
SimmOns-It is easily tested. Just act
like hog when you are in society, and
If you are a genius people will admire
you for it.-Indianapolis Journal.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Don't Tobacco 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 wondCr-wOrEer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
tecd Booklet and sample free. Address
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

1t Is easy to catch cold and Just as easy to
get rid of it if you commence early to use
one Minute Cough Cnre. 1t cures coughs.
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat
and lung troubles. 1t is pleasant to take.
safe to use and sure to cure. Clifton &
Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO
I.IrcAc Cnr-n-rrrr

Lucas COUNTY :"
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. j. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De
cember, A. d. 1886.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

To AMEND A DELAWARE TAX Law
1t Is probable that one of the first acts
OF the coming session of Legislature
will be to amend the Adams law taxing
Investments. The law allows the as
SCISSORS no extra compensation for the
assessment Of investments. Neither is
there any penalty for failure of indiv-
iduals to make reports of their invest
ments subject to taxation.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Mrs. Lambson, widow of ex-sheriff
LambsOn, of New Castle, has left for
California, where she will live with her
son, Giles Lambson.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Our HandkerchiefS dis
play is being much admir-
ed. The prices are very low,
making these popular gift
things have a large sale.
They are from 4c. to $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

A bell weighing 400 pounds and
costing $175, was placed in the tower
of st. Johns NJ. E. Church, Seaford,
on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
Shirts

Ladies Knit Skirts, all
new styles and beautifully
finished, SOC. $l.25, $l.5O
and 81.
Ladies Black Satine
Skirts, umbrella shape and
and lined with flannel; are
very popular ST and be-
tween prices to So.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver Is in good condition. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are famous little pills
for constipation, billiousness, indigestion
and all stomach and liver troubles. Clifton
Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Twenty-four persons have united
with the Dover M. E. Church upon a
profession of faith.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Edu"t'" our HOweIs With CaSCnrets.
Can"y Ht.:nrir, cure constipation forever.
l0c, 95r II G. c. C. fail, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Those that are covered
are made to our own order
and selection in French sa-
tine and cretonne for Toe.
each, and with Persian silks,
Sl.75 and 81.
We are offering great in
ducement to curtain buyers
and have them in lace and
heavy goods from SOC. to
$50 per pair. When any
room in your house or your
friends can be 50 much
beautilied torSo little money
why hesitate?
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Mrs. Spark, Pleasant Ridge, O.. says:
After two doctors gave up my boy to die,
| saved him from Group by using One
Minute Cough Cure" It is the quickest
and most certain remedy for coughs, colds
and all throat and lung troubles. Clifton 4
Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
Stockings

Get the boy a box of
Stockings that will hold
and then let him run. They
are here with extra heavy
double knee, high spliced
heels-regular 25c. goods
now 3 pairs for SOC
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
How to Tougher Paper.

The New York stock brokers are said
to wear out the floor of their stock ex-
thange every five years.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cOus surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
BSg Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
CARPETS

You will save money by
selecting your Carpets now.
The new spring Brussels at
SOC. are very pretty.
Smyrna times., 1897-12-22
Down Pillows

are useful, ornamental and
restful. We have them in
a great variety, both Gov
cred and in white.
18-inch, SOC.
2O-inch, S5c.
22-inch, 800.
24-inch, $1.2j.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
JUMPED DOWN AN iIRSHiFT.

AN INVALID KILLS HIMSELF IN ORDER TO LEAVE
MORE or HIS SAVINGS FOR HIS FAMILY
Driven to despair b. ncurable disease. Godfrey
Huller thirty-eiGht years old. committed suicide
last night by plunGng down the airshar from
his the fourth floor Of the apartment
house No. 1876 West Forty-ninta street Huler
had a wife and four children. WHOSE ages ranged
from tive months to eight years. He wrkeo III
a beer bottng establishment in West Tenth-s'
until about four months ago. when he caught
severe cold or account OF the dampneSs to when
he was exposed In his daily labor The colo
quickly developed into consumption and he wa
soon compelled to working and 10 draw
upon hs scan; savings in bank to support hmseit
and family AS his savings dwindled and ne was
made aware that his disease was incuIaDIe. he
became Respondent. ..
After supper last night he went into front
room. aying his wife rocking their baby 70 sIcep
In few minutes he returned ana. crying out
"Cioodby | can't stand it," plunged through me
open window of the airshaft and was instantly
killed A note scribbed in pencil on coars' wrap
ping paper was afterward found IN the frort room
II was addressed his wife and informed her ot
his intention TO commit suicide because ne knc"
tina, ne could not recover his health ana mat II ne
were dead the little money remaining IN ne, say ,
ines bank would last longer thar IT. he shouih
live. The note which signed "GodfreH. COL
cluded "Goodhy. Kiss the little ones ior me- MY
heart breaks TO leave them"
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
NO CHANGE IN THE MINERS SIklhE'
A SETTLEMENT APPARENTLY AS FAR OFF as
EVER

A SETTLEMENT APPARENTLY AS FAR OFF As
EVER.
Pittsburg Aug. l0.--A summary OF the days strike
DEVELOPMENTS shows conditions much the same as
they were yesterday. except that the company
claims to have made further break In the strikers
ranks at Turtle Creek and Sandy Creek.
This afternoon District President Patrick Doan
accused the operators of the Pttsburg district with
having broken faith with the striking miners In TINS
district He also outlined the policy to be pursued
by the United Mine Worker in the,r fight in the
Central Penns5 5ivani district where II is proposed
to close all the minet He cannot predict when the
strike will be settled. but says that his organiZa
ton can stand the strain until the last of Scp,em-
ber The operators he said had promised to pay
the price when the supply at De Armittt minea
had been of This has been done. but the OPP
orators had failed to keep their part or the con-
tract
The miners who have been working regularly at
Oak Hill mines. paid this afternoon. Inose
who Joined the strikers did not get their money
the company holding IL under the contract the
men forfeited their wages by striking Ihere WAS
no excitement. Between three hundred ana lour
nundred employees were or hand but lew of thrn
received any money. Mr.. De Armit: made speech
10 the men. telling them ne sympathiZcd with them
and that the money was withheld, not because me
company wanted Il. but because II had TO carry OUT
the terms of the contract
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
THE GRACE STEIENSON MYSTERY

WAS THE MISSING GIRL SEEN IN THE NEIGHBoR-
HOOD OF HER FATHERS SUMMER HOME?
Boston Aug tSpec!a D.-rhc mystery Of the
disappearance OF Miss Grace Stevenson will be
finally cleared up when some one explains why she
Is concealed I'm South Salem. The fact that the
missing girl is in South Salem. was there two
weeks ago. Is established. far mans word
goes Why she is there and what purpose she
served by remaining in that place still IN doubt
South Salem is Clifton. where the Stevensons
have "A summer home There was an unmisa kable
air Of desertion to-day about the Stevenson house
The windows were somewhat dingy. and there was
the summons of "A reporter when he
went to the front door But In the there were
signs of life. rattle of spoons and dishes gave
evidence that the evening meal In progress
Through the windows seen two young women
From Clifton the reporter went to Beverly, and
there saw a man who had IL In his power to give
information In regard to Miss Stevenson. He has
a friend I'm South Salem who knows her well. Not
than two weeks ago this young
Miss Stevenson. He knows her too wei TO be mis-
taken. He would not disclose the exact location OF
most important development yet reached In the
In the Supreme judicial Court In equity, before
Judge Lathrop this morning. i. J. Casey repre-
Scnting James Stevenson the father OF the missing
girl, presented petition asking the Court 20 stay
Grant In the Insolvency Court. Judge Lathrop init
mated that he would issue an injunction restrain
Ing the creditors from holding a meeting pending
the settlement OF the
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
TORTURED BY MASKED ROBBERS.
HERMIT sHAMEFUiIY TREATED But ONLY ONE
DOLLAR GOT FROM HIM

a HERMIT sHAMEFrILY TREATED. BIT ONLY ONE
DOLLAR GOT FROM HIM
Oneonia. y Y. Aug 10.-Three armed and
masked burglars visited the hovel Of Ray Green
aged sixty years, Ia lonely spot three miles from
here last night. broke in the door and demand
that he tell them whore his money was hidden.
When h, refused they held burning brands against
his feet and legs burned his whskers from his
face and also his hair and eyebrows He still in
sisted he bad money. They tied him to a stake
In the yard. pnoned his feet. fastened his hands
behind him and placed In his mouth. and
then pounded his hands and joints with iron bar
his face with their fists and left him nearly dead.
After Il short time Green managed to free him
self from the pos and alarmed the neighbors. who
traced his assailans to this place. Here the trail
was lost. and no clew has yet been obtained TO
the identity Of the miscreants Green could not
describe them
In 1862 Green was engaged to woman who
afterwaid refused TO marry him IIc built shanty
on few acres of ground he owned. and since
then has lived there hermit refusing 10 talk to
or see any one. He will recover from his injuries.
The burglars secured 81 and a few cents
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
CURRENCY REFORN THEIR OBJECT.

MEETING OF THE SOUND MONEY COMMITTEE
or THE INDIANAPOLIS CONVENTION.
Chicago. Aug 10-To carr forward Its work the
Sound Money Committee appointed at indianapolis
last Januars met in this city to day to endeavor
proceed with the task of creating a National com
mission which President No k.nley prevented
from naming by the failure OF Congress to pass the
measure presented during the closing hours of the
extra session The committee is composed of fifteen
representative business men living In various parts
of tho United States. 1t Is a strictly partisan
body. Hugh II. Hanna. of Indianapolis. Is at its
head chairman. The other members are NJ. l.
CRAWFORD. Dallas Tex: w. g. Dean ST. Paul.
Mimi; J. W. Frieza. Salem. y. c.: J. F. Hanson.
Macon. Ga. c. c. Harrison. Philadelphia: Rowland
Hazard. PeacedaIe. r. l.: John L. Irish. Oakland.
Cal. IL H. Kohlsaat. Chicago: John J. Mitchell.
Chicago A. H. Orr NewYork: George Foster Pea
body. New-York, r. c. Power. Helena. Mont; e
Stanard, 81. Louis. ana \. T.. Wilson. Louis
VILE. Ky.
The business of chief importance Will be to select
eleven TO devote their time TO the work
mapped out for them. to compose the commission.
To them will be intrusted the responsibility OF
dertaking to devise some satisfactory plan for
visng and regulating the currency system. The
lection by this committee OF such a commission Is
in accordance with the powers conferred upon 1t in
resolutions OF the convention OF business held
at India napos last January The sessions for the
most part at least. will be executive. The quallhca-
tlons of every man whose name is presented for
membership on the commission will be discussed
Great ls to be taken In the makeup OF this
body Bankers. business men and farmers the
classes from which IT Is proposed to frame It,
Seven members OF the Executive Committee
sporded TO their names when Chairman Hanna
called the meeting TO order. Those present
Hugh H. Hanna. OF indianapolis: f.. o. Stanard OF
ST Louis; J. +. Hanson. Macon. Ga: George Fos
ter Peabody NewYork; Augustus =. Wilson.
Louisville. KY; j. W. Frieze Salem ~ C.. and H.
ii. kohlsaat. Chicago. The committee held
ccutve session and discussed plans for the future
Nothing definite done pending the arrival Of
the remaining members OF the committee to-mor-
row.
The present outlook is that what T. known the
Chicago plan will probably be adopted. The com
mission appointed will work Upon the general
scheme mapped out by the indianapolis conven-
tion. and viii have exclusive power regardless OF
the Executive Committee and of the convention In
the construction and presentation to Congress of n
new hna lcal system for this Government.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
IS NE THE MURDERER or NICHOLS.

Man ARRESTED on SUSPICION IN SARATOGA
COUNTY
Saratoga. Aug. IA man who gave his name az
James Durick. suspected 10 be one of the men who
murdered Nichols at Bridgeport. Conn. is locked
up In the Saratoga County Jail at Ballston Spa
Durck arrested last night in the town OF
Providence. this county, by Deputy-Sherins Shad-
rick and OBrien. who found him hiding in a barn
Ills companion has not been found. Police Justice
Freeman. OF Ballston Spa held Durick the charge
Of being fugitive from justice. Durick IL said to
resemble the published picture of one Of the sus-
poets closely. He takes his arrest coolly and de-
nles any knowledge OF the murder. He said that he
was I'm Balston Spa week ago. that he has worked
IA few days in the mines at Ticonderoga. y. Y. and
tha. he in bridgeport only day month
ago The prisoner says that he Is thirty-nne years
old and that his home IL In Honesdae. Penn. He
further stated that he was working his way TO the
Central NewYork hop fields when arrested Chief
of Police Birmingham OF Bridgeport has been told
OF Duricks arrest. and Will send detective to
identify the suspect
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
FIGHT OVER A KANSAS ROAD.

JUDGE HAS TROUBLE RESTORING THE RIGHT
OF WAY TO lTs PREVIOUS OWNERS
Lesvenworth. Kan. Aug 10.-Judge Myers OF the
State District Court having declared that the
Leaven worth Topeka aad Southwestern Railway
Company has forfeited its right of way Is having
little trouble In his EFFORTS TO restore the realty In
volyed TO the previous owners. This linc Of road
though in the hands OF receiver is now operated
by the Santa Fe system In 1896 traffic on tne line
was abandoned for two month"; and owing TO this
fact Judge Myers decided t6.t j. -; stone n
farmer. entitled - possession and title 10 he
Fight OF which taken from him in the build
lng Of the line Accordingly Judge Myers directed
Snern RotheDDerger - place Mr.. Stone I'm pos
pession OF the land. The Sheriff sen, out n num-
Der OF deputies and fenced IN the rOadbed At the
same time TIE Santa Fe officials were informed that
the right OF way closed. and The postmaster
at Leavenworth WAS told 10 send mis- mails by an
other route Naen tie Topeka train went out from
mere last night gang Of thirty men along 10
tear down the Sherif.'s fence This they did stand
;ng ny rnti the train mad passed but ne Jher-
II men STOOD by and took Inc names Of the men
re re agents Al Topeka swore out a warrant chsrg-
ing stone with the criminal offence OF obstructing
tne nited States mails He is under arrest All
PdIties 70 the dispute declare that the matter will
De fought 10 finish
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
ROBBERS USE LIGHTED STICKS.

TWO AGED BROTHERS AND THEIR NEPHEW Sc
VERELY INJURED.
Johnstown Penn Aug 10-Four masked rob-
hers entered the house OF Philip and John Dever.
two aged and wealthy bachelors. living in Munster
Township Cambria County. on Monday night and
demanded their money. The two brothers and "A
nephew. thirty years old. were bound and gagged,
and the house was ransacked. Failing to ma any
money the robbers took lighted sticks and burned
the feet of the three men to compel them to tell
where the money secreted While the burning
stick was being applied to the feet of Philip. the
nephew. who had mana ged to slip the bandage from
his eyes turned his head to see what was gong
on one of the robbers saw the move ana struck
him terrible blow on the mouth with ms re-
volver knocking his teeth. shattering the lower
iawbone and splitting the upper lip. All tneir ei,
forts to obtain Information as to where tney So9d
parted leaving their victims tied They are severe
ly injured. and Philip, who IS seventy-elSnt y.aLs
oid may not recover. There Is no clew TO the ROB-
hars
New-York tribune., 1897-08-11
FOLLOWING KENTTCKY'S EA1HPLE.
A ToI.I.-RoAD WAR BREAKS OUT IN THIS STATE
INCrNDIARIEs AT WORK.

A ToII~RoAD WAR BREAKS OUT IN THIS STATE
INCFNDIARIEs AT WORK.
Medina ~ Y. Aug. 10 (SpeciaD.-Trouble mas
heen expectcd for some time In connection with
the fight in opposition the Shelby toll road This
morning the dollhouse at the extreme southern ehd
Of the road was on fire by incendiaries am
burned TO the ground, the inmates narrowly es-
Gaming with their lives. Threats had been made
against the company by the farmers who had been
bafIed I'm their efforts - have the road aDollshed
and some such thing was looked for.
John Hickman who lives in the dollhouse with
his wife and mother, awakened at o'clock Ly
a loud knocking He went 10 the door but no one
was in sight He discovered that the house had
been set on fire. and the flames spread 40 rapidly
that he had trouble IN awakening the members of
his family and getting them out in safety, As IL
was they were nearly sunocated. Mr. Beekmans :
mother who Is invalid. was carried out, over
come by the smoke and excitement.
Th. incendiaries have not as yet been captured
II Is thought that after they had set fire to the
house they aroused the family for fear THAI muir
der might be added to the crime OF arson. The
affair has created much excitement here and has
brought the matter TO an Issue between the toll
road people and the farmers. Toll-taking was tenn
porarily discontinued the road to-day and 1t is
proba bic that rejection will be demanded from