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Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
State Board Of Agriculture.

The passage of bill by the Legisla-
ture authorizing the Governor to ap-
point three men to act as a Board of
Agriculture, and secretary whose pay
shall not exceed $500 per annum, is one
Of the latest schemes to provide places
for partizans and draw money out of
the State Treasury. If said oommiss-
toner's could discover a remedy for the
yellows, the San Jose scale and other
insects, as well as anthrax, glanders,
tuberculosis, hog cholera, ETC., the
money paid out at the rate of SO per
day to each man would be we'll spent.
1t is questionable, however if they can
do more good when acting in a public
capacity than in a private one, and the
members of the Legislature should
think twice before instituting scheme
TO take money out Of the treasury in
stead of putting it in. The commiss-
toner's, if the bill passes, may talk
learnedly of the various diseases but it
is by no means certain they can ac-
complish any good. We have already
too many commissioners, too many
schemes, to provide for the hungry
partisans and we trust the Legislature
will kill some Of them, The payment
of this Agricultural Board may not
amount to very large sum, but they
should remember it counts up.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
WHY USE
Page Woven Wire Fence

Because:
1. 1t requires few posts.
2. II does not burn or blow down,
3. It is entirely adapted to rough
ground,
4. You can get and erect it on very
short notice,
s., It is made from the very best
hard steel wire.
9, 1t turns everything from q rab.
bit to steam engine.
:. Those who have used it recon-
mend it.
9. You can put it up faster than any
other fence.
0. Tits 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 .tar .Ja.W catalogue and any desired
fRfoFmatoa, IL
F. E. POSTLES,
SMYRNA, DEL.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
UnaYOidable.

'That was very queer poem ON The
Three Ages of Man you published in
your paper this morning, said the man
who happened in. 1.-THE general under
standing is that there are seven ages of
man.
1T was written The Seven Ages of
Man, " explained the worried Sunday
editor, 'but had to cut it down to
three on account of a lack of space. -
Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Says a Wilmington paper: 1t has
been suggested that the Legislature be
invited to the city of Wilmington and
placed on exhibition in the Opera
House, at which an admission fee of so
cents should be charged, the proceeds
to be given to the free bath association.
They would pack the house. Or, better
still, have the investigation take place
as to who demanded the Doodle from
Lawyer Hoffecker, before reporting
favorably on the divorce of Mrs. Cause.
Several members of this body stole
their seats and would add the ignominy
of bribe taking to their other crime,
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

VOTED TO INCREASE THEIR SALARIES.
The Senate passed the bill to in
crease the salaries of the three County
Assessors for Wilmington hundred
making a prOviso that they shall keep
record of property transfers for the
benefit of the receiver of taxes, from
$500 to $1,000. 1t means Just six hun
dred dollars more for the tax payers to
raise the coming year. The manner in
which the General Assembly is march
ing into the State Treasury can only
result in an empty one before the
present year. Although the good
times promised have not yet reached
our city, there has been an organized
raid on the funds of the tax payers and
and the raid which commenced the
very first day of the session is still 60
ing On.-Daiy Repu6lican.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Surely Delaware people would stop
crying hard times if they would only
compare their lot to the thousands who
have been made homeless by the over
flow of the Mississippi river. Della
ware is about as free from floods, biz
yards and freaks of nature in general
as any other state and is not the worst
place in the world in which to live.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Police Commissioners Moss, of New
York, has distinguished himself already
by holding up a policeman who got
drunk while on duty. In that respect
Mr.. Moss is a suitable successor to
Roosevelt, who kept his eyes on the
patrolmen, with the result that not
man dared neglect his duty. They
never knew when Mr.. Roosevelt would
appear around a corner.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Mr.. Charles H. Wetzel Of Sunburv.
Pa, was so much pleased with a
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 nth walked into
Melick's drug store on pair of crut-
ches, bought bottle of Chamberlain q
Pam Balm for inhammatorY rheuma-
tism which had crippled me up. After
using thBee bottles am completely
Qafkd. / can cheerfully recommend Ii.
CHARLES II. WRrzmL." I"
Sworn and subscribed to before me
on Aug. 10, 1894. Walter Shipman, J.
p. Pain Balm is for sale at Is and 30
cen eeg bottle by Clifton & Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
HOW's Thisl

we offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward Tor any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY & co. Props. .ToledoO
We the undersigned, have known r
=. Cheney for the last 10 years. and be-
ileve him perfectly honorable in all
business tranactions and financially
aOle to carry out any obligation made
" WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists.
toledo, o. WALDING, KINXAN & MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Prlce '5c per bottle Solby all Drug
glsts. Testimonials free.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
Try Grain,O! Try GraIn-o!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well as
the adult. All who try it, like it GAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java.
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives it without
distress. = the price of coffee. 15c. and
25 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE COVER
NoR.-Governor Tunnel, has appointed
DR.. j. J. Black of New Castle county,
j. b. Cooper of Kent and Henry White
Baker of Sussex to be trustees of the
Delaware State Hospital for the In
sane. The first two are reappoint-
ments. Mr.. Baker succeeds William
j. Stewart. The terms are for three
years. The Governor also appointed
Walker Gibson to be oyster policeman
at Bowers Beach.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The bachelor girls society of Michi-
gan is pledged not to marry under the
age of %. This is the wisest move any
of these so-called bachelor girls or
other girls societies has ever taken.
Most of them agree not to marry at all,
which is very foolish. But to agree to
wait until the period of Stiffness is over
and until common sense-reigns is the
acme of wisdom.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

st. Louis Globe Democrat: Boston
has celebrated Paul Revere's ride as
usual this year. If Paul lived now
would he scorch over the track on a
bicycle or lose all hope of fame by go
ing to the nearest telephone station?
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Kansas City Times: No spring poet
has yet thought to write a sonnet to
the birdless bonnet. One will, how
ever, before long; and then it will bea
case of the early bard catching the
first thing the editor can lay hands on
to throw at him.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
Short, Sharp and Snappy.

Col. Henri Watterson's old trouble.
the nightmare habit, is again upon
him. Every night he sees ex-Presi-
Cleveland riding the country over the
brink of precipice, and the next dav
he insists upon trying to make every
body else see same the thing.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Lip water proof bias dress
binding; every customer buy
ing enough binding for a skirt
will receive paper skirt'pat-
tern free. Price, &c. per yard.
For Saturday we have one
case short-length Foulards, all
new percale patterns, in navy,
black and red. SC. per yard
for the &c. grade.
Fifteen hundred yards of fine
Chambray Ginghams. Reg
ular I5c. grade for 1oc. a yard.
One thousand yards heavy
yard-wide Sheeting Muslin,
&c. per yard.
One thousand yards OF fine
bleached yard-wide Muslin, at
&c. per yard.
One case fine Dimity, slight
ly imperfect. I2ac. grade for
&c. per yard.
One small lot of Table Lin
en- Remnants, Il to 3 yards
long, prices I-3 of-35c. to
81 per remnant.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Syracuse Courier: If Greece will
only make the unspeakable Turk
eternally unspeakable, the concert OF
powers, and powers not in concert,
will call her blessed.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

No man who carefully studied the
Hood bulletins issued by the Weather
Bureau can feel disposed to poke fun
at that branch of the government
Science is a great and good thing, even
II there are fakes who call themselves
scientists.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

PEACHES NOT ALL KILLED. Peaches
are not all killed in Sussex County.
Ii conditions remain favorable we will
have at least One-third of crop in this
vicinity. Strawberries were slightly
damaged by the freeze and frOsts Of a
week ago. The prospect for full crop
OF apples, pears, cherries and plums
were never better and we have rea-
son to hope for a good fruit crop
this year.-BRIDGEvILLE LETTER.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Perhaps it shouldn't be said, but all
the same 1t is true that some of these
VINO were conspicuous at the dedica-
ton of the Grant monument were
among the abusers of Gen. Grant when
he was living.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

If YOU have ever seeen a child in the
agony of Group, you can appreciate the
gratitude of the mothers who know that
One Minute Cough Cure relieves their lit
tie ones as quickly as it is administered.
Many homes in this city are never without
81 Clifton e RaYmond.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

One of Frances former Cabinet
officers declares Grant was a greater
man than Wellington.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Other industries may languisD, bu
Cupid seems to be enjoying q revival
of business.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Don't allow the lungs to be impaired by
the continuous irritation of cough. 1t is
easier to prevent consumption than to cure
it. One Minute Cough Cure taken early will
ward of any fatal lung trouble. Clifton a.
Raymond
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

There is something wrong in sys-
TEN under which man who had de-
voted his whole life to educational pur-
suits cuts his throat at the age of 70
because of abject poverty. Prof. J.
ID. Dennison, of N. j., was the un-
fortunate man.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Poor, overworked Congress has
found 1t necessary to take a weeks
rest, but no Senator or Representative
will decline full pay for the rest time
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The Hawaiian question is very much
allYe again, and no one need be sur-
prlsed to see annexation in one or an
other form accomplished before long
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The trouble about the ofice-seeking
1ever Is that so few of those who get it
ever succeed in getting rid of it.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

A Chicago landlord proved that
woman could be shut up-in a folding
bed-but an unfeeling jury assessed
the woman's damages at $40, ,OOO
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Lest year the people of the U. S
spent $l@O, 9G1 ,OS6 for coffee, $97O, ,OOO.
OOO for whiskey, and $541, 1868, 34S for
beer.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

If present methods are continued the
time may come when the first question
lmpecunious Legislators will ask about
senatorial aspirant will be: "Who is
his financial backer?"
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

In proportion to its size Britain has
eight times as many miles of railway as
the United States.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

When buying nitrogenous fertilizers
it matters not in what form it may be
purchased-the cost of the nitrogen
will be very near the same. A crop of
wheat that may require "a pounds of
nitrogen can be supplied with 2SO
pounds of sulphate of ammonia, or 800
pounds of nitrate of soda, or 1900
pounds of ground bone.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

1t has been shown that some COWS in
a heard will produce 100 pounds of
milk at a cost of Al cents, while COWS
in other heards entail cost of 81. As
for the same quantity of milk. The
COW that produces at Al cents conse-
quently not only gives a large profit,
but it is more valuable than three COWS
that produce at the larger cost, yet the
three inferior cows require as much
management, as we'll as stable room,
as do better cows that give the dairy
man profit.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
FARM NEWS AND VIEWS.
SeasOnabls and Practical Paragraphs on
Various Subjects.

Young turkeys are difficult to raise.
but the cause of loss may be traced TO
allowing them in the damp grass and
by attacks of the large gray lice on the
heads, for which drop or two of sweet
oil is an excellent remedy. These lice
come from the hen to the chicks, and
Will not be noticed unless by careful
searching on the skin of the head and
necks. Rub the oil on the skin with
the finger.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

1t is believed that the results of ex-
periments now being made in every
State, under the Department of Agri-
culture, with seeds of sugar beets of
various kinds, and which were impor-
ted for the purpose, will be of incalcu-
liable benefit to farmers. If the beets
grown can test IL per cent. of sugar
they will afford profit. The expert
ments are important from the fact that
over the whole country, on farms and
experiment stations, at the same time,
tests of seed, climatic influences, soils,
etc., will be made on an extensive scale
this year.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
J. B. B.COOPER.

Staple Goods in all usual
lines, Groceries, Provisions,
Fruits, Cedarware, Baskets,
Crockery, Glass, China,
Lamps, Blank Books, Sta
tionery, Albums, Bibles,
Hy ais, 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:
====F- usxk t.
]. B. COOPER
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Potatoes have been low for two years
and in some sections farmers are re-
ducing the acreage in them. The wise
farmer will always plant the crop that
others are reducing, as scarcity one
year will sometimes be followed by an
abundance the next, and vice versa.
1t is probable that potatoes will bring
better prices this year, as large num-
Der of farmers have become discouraged
over the results of the past two sea-
sons.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
Jacob Reeds Sons,
I4Iz anu I4I4 CneSlnut 81. PHILADELP LPHIA.
These
MatChIGSS Points
No Old Goods.
( Everything the Latest and Best
I Lower Prices than ever before

80 distinct lines (a perfectly new of $40 Suits for Men
Ir'umPhs OF tailoring unknown to competitors.
Boys Long TrOuser Suits at $3.50. All new All in STYLES
confined to AN " 0'yies
Children's Suits beautiful novelties, from So up.
Newest Blocks IN Soft and Stiff Hats latest shades from s. up
Latest and ShaPeest Lasts Calfskn Russet and Cood
Kidskin Shoes 81 up. 0''''' 90
MPOR AN Haprice Clothing Sale at the Tow s+
WEAR. -9 IH DOIo anu CHILDRENS S
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The annual loss to this country by
the depredations of insects is estima-
ted at $3.50, 900, 900, without including
the costs and labor of insecticides used
as preventives.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The increase in the price of wheat
may encourage Western farmers to ex-
tend their area of spring wheat this
year, but as the home market is very
large there may be only a small
surplus to ship abroad. 1t is esti-
mated that five bushels of wheat
must be retained for each inhabi-
tant of the United States. With
our population of 70, 600, 900, the coun-
try must keep at home the enormous
amount of $50, 900, 900 bushels.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
WIN. B. SHARP
g CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.

We have a beautiful line of
Lansdown and Llamos Silk
Dress Goods, in all colors, 40
inches wide. 81 per yard.
Silk Warp Polaris is a very
handsome dress fabric, "a
inches wide. $I.25 per yard.
A fine assortment in differ
ent size Shepard Plaids and
Checks in blue and white, black
and white and brown and
white.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The Russian thistle, which was con-
sidered a dangerous pest in the West.
has not spread very rapidly, as was ex-
pected. 1t seems to thrive best on al
kali soils, and is not partial to everv
kind of land. Since its appearance it
has subdued the Canada thistle and
been very beneficial in certain States.
Though it is not desirable plant to
have on the farm, the farmers who
have learned how to keep it in subjec
ton no longer fear it.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

The peach tree is renewed quickly by
severe cutting back. 1t has happened
that when tree was apparently dead,
cutting away the old wood and allow
ing new buds to grow made almost
new tree in year or two.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

1t is claimed that it takes seven acres
OF American wheat to pay for the su-
gar grown on one acre in Europe, with
sugar beets. The Importance of the
beet sugar industry in this country
should receive the consideration of
every farmer. Sugar is an article for
which we have market at our doors.
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Should the trees be full of young
fruit it will pay to pick off one-half or
more of the fruit when very small, as
by so doing the tree will develop and
the fruit grow more rapidly. 1t re-
qulres courage in a fruit-grower to re-
move the fruit as it seems almost like
vandalism, but those who have tried it
report most satisfactory results and
state that they would not again allow
tree to bear full crop.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-15
Death of Mrs. Luce. q

The death OF Mrs. W. S. Luce has
created profound grief among the
numerous friends of the deceased
lady and her devoted husband. Mrs.
Luce was lady who commanded
the esteem and goodwill OF Homo
lulu's best people, during the many
years she lived here as the helpmate
and partner Of her popular hus-
band. The sad task OF announcing
her death will be understood by all
who we're acquainted with her. Mrs,
Luce leaves no children of her own
but she was a devoted mother TO her
two adopted girls who have found a
home under her roof. May they
help their adopted father in bearing
the cruel blow which has stricken
him.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-15
A Woman Stabbed,

News was brought from Molokai
by the Mokolii this morning OF a
stabbing ARRAY at the Leper Settle
ment on Wednesday morning last.
1t appears that one Kaaa, a blind
leper, had been living with leper
woman named Kipa, who had desert
ed him. He went to her house to
induce her to return to live with
him, and after good cry together
she refused. Kaaa then grabbing
hold of her plucked knife from his
pocket and stabbed her in the breast
and arms several times. Her shrieks
for help brought assistance and the
man was disarmed aud arrested
Dr. Oliver promptly attended the
woman and has hopes OF her re-
covery
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-15
BY AUTHORITY.
NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE,
Honolulu, II. l., May 10, 1897


Holders Of Hawaiian Government Bonds
of the following dates and denominations
are hereby notified that on and after ma
turity Of the next coupon, during the
months Of June and July of 1897, interest
will cease.
The principal of said bonds will be paid
on presentation at the next date Of the
coupon.
ACT OF AUGUST 5, 1882.
Stock A, Bond No. 1906, dated Jan. 81,
1888, for $1,000.
Stock A, Bond No. 39s, dated Jan. u,
1883, for $1,000.
Stock A, Bond No. 397, dated Jan ~,
1888, for $1,000
stock A, Bond No. 3oS, dated Jan 81
1888, for $1,000.
Stock A, Bond No. 457, dated Jan. 81,
1883, for $1,000.
Stock A, Bond No. 1853, dated June %,
1888, for $1,000
Stock A, Bond No. 400, dated Jan A.,
1894, for $1,000.
Stock e, Bond No. 277, dated Dec. 2,
1882, for $500.
Stock e, Bond No. 279, dated Jan. g.,
1885, for $50.
Stock e, Bond No. $50 dated Jan. 8,
1885, for $500.
Stock e, Bond No. 2S1, dated Jan. 3,
1888, for $500.
Stock E. Bond No. 1882, dated Jan. 8,
1883, for $500
Stock &c, Bond No. 2s3, dated Jan. 3,
1888, for $500.
stocxsE, Bond No. 2s4, dated Jan. 3,
1881, for $500.
Stock E, Bond No 2s5, dated Jan. 3,
1889, for $500.
Stock E, Bond No. 1856. dated Jan. g.
1888, for $500.
Stock E, Bond No. 2s7, dated Jan. g.
1888, for $500.
Stock e, Bond No. 2ss, dated Jan. 8
1888, for $500
Sock e, Bond No. 300, dated June 10
1888, for $500.
Stock E Bond No, 30l, dated June %
1888, for $500.
Stock ., Bond No. 3O7, dated Jan. s
1888, for $ co.
Stock o, Bond No. 30s, dated jan s
1888. for $40.
Stock o, Bond No. 500, dated Jan. IS
1888, for Slo0
Stock o, Bond No. $40, dated Jan. 81
1888, for 500.
Stock o, Bond No. 31t, dated Jan. 81
1888, for 500
Stock o, Bond No, Sl2, dated Jan. 81
1888, for 500.
Stock o, Bond No. 32t, dated June 10
1883, for SEQ,
HENRY e. COOPER,
Minister Of Finance ad Interim.
5S3-6t.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-15
sharkey Will Defeat Baher.

There can be no doubt" says a
prominent sportsman, chat Sharkey
will defeat Maher when they meet
at the end OF this month" If this
prophecy comes out correct the
Sailors victory can be attributed to
the fact that he "rubs" his inner
man down with the fine brand of
o. p. S. whiskey now imported here
by j. II. Lovejoy & Co., and cools off
on pure Seattle beer, which whole
some beverages are now being served
at the Anchor Saloon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-15
ON MONDAY
Mortgagee's Notice of Intention to
Foreclose and of Sale.

PURSUANT TO POWER OF SALE
l. contained in a certain Mortgage made
by q w. OKUU, of Honolulu, Island of
Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, to A. Rosa
Trustee, dated the 9th day of June, A. ID.
1899, of record in the Hawaiian Registry of
Deeds in said Honolulu, in Book ITO, pages
36S and $780, notice is hereby given that the
Mortgage intends to foreclose the said
Mortgage for non-payment of principal
and interest when due, and upon such for
closure will sell at Public Auction at the
Auction Rooms of w s. Luce, at the west
corner of Fort and Queen Streets, in said
Honolulu,
On Monday, the 10th Day Of May, 1897,
AT u O'CLOCK NOON.
All and singular, the property therein
mentioned and hereinbelow more fully de-
scribed. A. ROSA.
Trustee OF the Mortgage,
Esy- Terms; Cash, in U. s. gold coin.
Deeds at purchasers expense
Honolulu, April 10, 1897.
EGs- For further particulars, apply to
A. Rosa, Attorney at Law, Kaahumanu
Street, Honolulu.
The premises covered by the said Mort
gage are: All that certain parcels OF land
situate in Moanalua, in said Island OF
Oahu, and descr bed in Royal Patent 427,
Kuleaua 1856, TO Kukalamanu, containing
an area of 4 65 chains, and conveyed to
Of record in the said Registry OF Deeds in
Book 1902, pages 81 and 3S. This land is
planted in rice by a Chinaman, who pays
an annual rental OF - dollars, payable
| annually in advance 555-5t oaw
aw- The above Sale is postponed to
noon OF Monday, May II, 1897.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-15
j. T. Warehouse.

Two vessels. full to the
gunwales with delicacies for the
Honolulu public, arriving with
in week speaks well for the
taste Of the people. We have
filled in on our lines of dried
fruit so that we have the most
complete stock to be found in
Honolulu,
Epicurean brands Of fruits
vegetables and Holsters just at
hand none better anywhere. We
have also full line of breakfast
cereals. California cooking but
ter and roll butter as well as
best quality island butter. We
have also a full stock of English
and French goods received by
the Paul Isenberg.
Petit Pois-in large and small
tins, delicate of flavor. Sultana
Raisins, Currants, Mushrooms.
Arrowroot, Oxford Sausages,
Cambridge Sausages. The world
owes its happiness in a great
extent to these celebrated brands
of goods,
Telephone your order and it
will be promptly and carefully
filled.s