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TRICKS OF MEMORY.
Notable Examples OF FOrgetfulness Tn
Are Supposed to BE True.

Notable Examples of FOrgetfuIness That
Are Supposed to BE True.
The first man to start school for the
training of memory was Greek, ST.
monides, who read one of his poetic
compositions to a large audience and so
fascinated them that when he bowed
and Withdrew from the building they
sat spellbound. The roof caved in and
killed them all, mangling them so that
the bodies were unrecognizable, but ST.
monides came to the rescue of the de-
spairing relatives and said he could re-
member where each person in the audi
ence sat and who he was. AS there was
no one to dispute his decisions his iden-
tification was satisfactory, and he profit
ed by the enthusiasm to start a memory
school.
A young woman of no education fell
i'll in a small German town. She could
neither read nor write, yet she raved in
| Latin, Greek and Hebrew, and the sim
pie villagers thought she was possessed
of the devil. Investigation proved that
at the age of she had been taken by q
charitable old Protestant pastor. 1t was
his custom for years to walk up and
down a passage of the house into which
the kitchen opened and read to himself
in loud voice out of his books. These
books were ransacked by the physician
in charge of the curious case and who
had made inquiries into the sick girl S
past life, and i'll them were found the
identical Greek and Latin passages
which the girl in Ter delirium had re-
peated.
There is an authentic case of bril-
liant young woman, happily married,
who had long illness, the result OF
which was that when she recovered she
had lost every recollection of her life
from the day of her marriage, inclusive
of the ceremony. The rest of her life VI
to that point she remembered clearly
At first she pushed her husband and hel
child from her i'll alarm, but her par
ents and friends have convinced her sh'
is married and has son. She believes
their word of necessity, though she ha
never recovered her memory of that ont
year which is lost to her.-Exchange.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
SmVrn0, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, April 6, '98.
DELAWARE ITEMS.

Six-year-old Mary Thomas, of Cam
den, weighs 1O9 pounds.
Shad prime and large, sell for 40
cents per pair in Milford
The shoe factory at Rising Sun is
now in full operation, all departments
being at work.
Isaac n. Hearn, prominent Demo
cratic leader has removed to Snow
Hill from Laurel.
An increase of pension, from So to IS
per month, has been granted Garrett
S. Moffitt, of Smyrna.
The local shad fishermen at Milford,
Del, are very successful, one seine
gathering in 200 fish at the mouth of
the Mispillion.
Three hundred and fifty invitations
have been sent out by the gentlemen
of Milford to their Easter dance, Tues
day evening, April 18th.
The farm of the late James lie
Compt, situated near Mt. Pleasant,
containing about 1856 acres, was sold to
George T. Brown, attorney, for IS, 900.
Milford will have April Goth, con-
cert by the Dickinson College Glee,
Club composed of twenty-three stu
dents of Dickinson College.
William B. HAZEL of KentOn, ser
geant-at-arms of the House of Repre-
sentatives, has sold his strawberries,
three acres in all, to New York
dealer, at the rate of five cents pei
box, delivered at the railroad station.
William Letherbury, aged % years
died of consumption near Wilmington
N. c., last week while en- route to hil
home in Middletown. Mr.. Lether
bury went to Asheville, N. c., thre
weeks ago for his health. He leaves
widow.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

suffer from headaches, loss of appetite, loss
of sleep, lassitude iii the morning, drowsi-
ness during the day and general out-of-
sorts " feeling. If these conditions are
neglected, almost any serious malady may
be the result. Frequently it is some nerv-
GUS disorder or dread consumption. Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the
best medicine for hard working men. 1t
gives edge to the appetite, makes digestion
and assimilation perfect, invigorates the
liver and purihes and enriches the blood.
1t is the great blood maker and flesh
builder. 1t cures o8 per cent. of all cases
of chronic or lingering, bronchial, throat
and lung affections
All too frequently, death dogs the foot
steps of the wife, in the guise of weakness
and disease of the delicate and important
organs that bear the burdens of wifehood
and maternity There is an unfailing cure
for disorders of this nature. It is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t acts di-
rectly on the sensitive organs concerned,
making them strong healthy and vigorous.
1t fits for wifehOod and motherhood
They are sold at all medicine stores.
During early. childhood death turks in
every corner for these fragile innocents
The mother can only protect her babes by
acquiring some practical medical knowl
edge. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medica
Adviser imparts this knowledge. For
paper covered copy send 2I one cen
stamps, TO cO0eY cost OF mailing OHLV tC
DIR. X. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. Clotl
binding 81 stamps.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
A STIRRING INTERVIEW.
The Adventure of Yankee Lieutenant at
Gibraltar In 1906.

The Adventure of a Yankee Lieutenant at
Gibraltar In 1906.
Two noteworthy facts mark the bat
tie of Lake Champlain and that of Lake
Erie. They were the only squadron bat
ties of the war of 1919, and the two vic
torious American commanders were very
young. Perry was % and Macdonough
80.
When Macdonough was but 29 years
Of age, an adventure at Gibraltar, in
1906, described in Mr.. Spears History
of Our Navy" showed the character of
the man. He was first lieutenant of the
Yankee brig Siren, and one day while
the captain was on shore at Gibraltar
Yankee merchantmen came into the
port and anchored near the Siren. A
boat from a British frigate near by
went directly to the merchantmen and
in a few minutes pulled away again,
having one more man in it than when
it left the frigate.
Macdonough noted the fact and sent
Lieutenant Page to the merchantman,
who returned with the information that
the British had impressed one of the
crew Of the merchantmen.
MacdonOugh ordered the SIRENS gig
away, manned with armed men, and
getting into it himself overlook the
British boat alongside of the frigate and
took out Of it by force the impressed
seaman and carried him to the Siren.
Later the captain of the British man.
of-war came ON board the Siren and in
a great rage demanded to know how
Macdonough had "dared to take man
from one of his majesty's boats. -
II WILL" said he, "haul my ship
alongside the Siren and take the man
by force"
81 suppose, answered Macdonough,
"your ship can sink the Siren, but as
long as she can swim shall keep the
man.
lyon are a very young man and very
indiscreet," said the bully. Suppose
had been in the boat. What would yor
have done?"
II would have taken the man or lost
my life, !" replied Macdonough.
'What, sir, would you attempt Il
oeOP AhO ~ a WNAS hOW " eAy W LII DAOn
men from that brig?" thundered th'
captain.
81 would" answered the calm Mac
donough, land to convince yoursel
that would you have only to make tn
attempt" 4"
At that the British captain got int
his boat, rowed away to his frigate AM
| then turned and roxved tovvard the NOR
chantman. Macdonough at once manne
a boat with an armed crew and rowe
out to protect the brig The English
. man rowed around the merchantma
without boarding her and then put bac
to his frigate. He had tried to impres
the Yankee sailor not because he wishe
/, to add more to his crew, but to sho'
his contempt for the little Yankee wal
ship. p.-Youth's Companion.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
The Servian Drum.

The men who play the big drums in
the different regiments Of the Servian
army must have an easier lot than the
drummers of other lands, for they dc
not have to carry their own drums.
In nearly all cases instead of being
slung in front of the man who plays it
the instrument is put on a small two
wheel cart drawn by large dog. OF
course the drummer must play as he
marches, but the dog is SO we'll trained
that there is no difficulty in doing this,
The animal keeps his place ever
through the longest marches, and the
drummer walks behind the cart, per
forming on his instrument as it goei
along. Each regiment is provided witt
two or three big drums, but very few
regiments have band.-Youth's Com
panion.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
dents of Dickinson College.
Give the Children a Drink.

Called Grain-O. 1t Is delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place OF
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have. used it because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all injurious properties. Grain.
o aids digestion and strengthens the nerves
1t is not stimulant but health builder
and children, as well as adults, can drink il
with great benefit. Costs about q as mucl
as coffee. Is and Csc.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
Stable Goods Again.

The Holiday Season is gone
and Staple Goods are again in
favor-Flour, Meat, Butter,
Lard, Hominy, Beans, Buck
wheat, Potatoes, Sweet Pota-
toes, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup.
Salt, Spices, Pickles, Soap,
Oils, Soda, Lye, Canned Goods
and all the other desirable
Groceries are in our stock.
Then Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts, Tubs, Washboards, Oil
Cloths, Brushes. Tinware,
Enameled Ware, Earthenware.
Stoneware, Crockery, Glass
vase, China, Ropes, Twines,
Seines, Lead, Corks, Seeds, and
a thousand otner needed
household items.
Then Bibles, Hymnals, AL
buns, Reading Books, Blank
Books, Memorandum Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper,
Music Paper, Wrapping Paper,
Drawing Paper, Fancy Paper,
Envelopes, States, Tablets, Box
Papers, Pencils, Pens, Erasers,
Ink, Mucilage and other Sta
tionery Sundries. Table Knives
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Pock-
et-Books, Purses, Card Cases,
Combs, Brushes, Musical
Goods, Shoe Findings, Shaving
Articles, Balls, Banks, Games,
Tooth Picks, Medicines
Threads, Cotton, Needles, Pins
Hose, Suspenders, Looking
Glasses. Wire Goods, Whips
Umbrellas, Pipes, Tobacco
Cigars, Lamps, Lamp Fixtures
Walters, Fishing Tackle anC
enough other Sundries to fill {
page of the TIMES.
PRICES ARE RIGHT.
A few left over Holiday Books
at Half Price and less.
J. B COOPER
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed,
TO do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as we'll. To
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use delightful liquid
laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made
by California Fig Syrup Co.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

Dick or Es Harry; i It is compounded @ by ' expert
pharmacists. Ely Bros offer a 10 cent trial
size. Ask your druggist. Full size Cream
Balm so cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City,
Since 1861 1 have been a great sufferer
from catarrh. l tried Ely's Cream Balm
and to all appearances am cured. Terrible
headaches from which had long suffered
are gOne-W. J. Hitchcock, late Major U.
S. Vol. A. A. Gen, Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf
uent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
as a basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Bitters. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correct.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

OF the two stamps first issued Wash
ington's portrait was ON the 10 cent and
Franklin's on the other. Since that
time the various issues of the United
States stamps would furnish a unique
portrait gallery, showing the faces of 4S
noted Americans.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

The Episcopal Church Club of Della
ware has elected George A. Elliott,
President; F. H. Hoffecker, E. M.
Herbert and Judge w. H. Boyce, vice
presidents, and Francis &. DUPONT,
secretary and treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

10000 muskrat hides, 2OOO raccoon
hides, 2OOO opossum hides, 10000 rab-
bit hides and 200 mink, besides a large
number of other hides were shipped
from Sussex county one day recently.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

The bullet which killed Lord Nelson
ut Trafalgar is still preserved 1t is
mounted in crystal locket and reposes
IN crimson bag with gold tassels.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

to settle in these organs? Have you
overworked your stomach, liver, or nerv-
Gus system, and thrown more strain on
your kidneys than they can bear? No
matter what the cause, trust our Kidney
Cure. 1t is the joint product of the most
eminent and successful physicians of the
world, and has cured thousands of cases.
will guarantee that my Kidney Cure
will cure % per cent. of all forms of
kidney disease. When the disease is far
advanced and there are other complica-
tions patients had better send a four
ounce vial of their urine, with full symp-
toms. We will then make a careful
analysis of the water, and advise the
sOlutely free of charge"
Prof. Munyon has a separate speclnc
for each disease. They may be obtained
from druggists. and nearly all are p
cents a vial Personal letters to Prof.
Munyon. 1.505 Arch Street. Philadelphia,
Pa, answered with free medical advice
for any disease.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
One For the Debating cum.

A group of half dozen physicists
all eminent; a sheet Of paper, Il pencil.
With the latter one of the group draws
a pulley, a cord over the pulley, tree,
a bough from which the pulley hangs
To one end of the cord is attached a
stone, to the other cord clings mon
key. The stone balances the monkey.
If the monkey proceeds to climb up the
cord, what will happen? Will the stone
rise or fall? Heated discussion; break
up of the party; no result. Can any OF
your readers help to settle this question
Alfred Jingle in Engineer.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
HOW TO MAKE MONEY !

II you are out of employment and waut posi-
above expenses by working regularly. or, II you
want 70 increase your present income rrom 500
20 $500 yearly, by working at odd times. write the
GLOBE co. 72S Chestnut ST., Phila., stating age,
whether married or single, last or present en-
ploymEnt, and you can secure q position with
them by which you can make more money easier
life.
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06

terlal anu us
C h a 7 & G / [
through the
urine. If dis
eased the pol
son remains in
the blood and
increases by
minute quanti-
ties. piling up
atom by atom,
until the Sys-
TEN can no
longer resist its
efforts. 7 h e
heart IS pol
soned. Its ac-
tion fails and
d r o p Sy a p
p e a r S. The
nervous system
is poisoned and
conVClsions are
folio wed by
death. Have
you neglected
your kidneys
Have you beer
a heavy drink.
er? Have yOJ
allowed a colo
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TTu1pcs fhe

Unless the
proper precau-
tions are taken,
death will lurk
in every home.
1t dogs the foot
steps of hus-
band, wife and
children alike.
If the husband
is an ambitious
man, the
c h Il c e S are
that he will
overwork and
overworry and
take INSULT
cient time to
rest, eat and
sleep. At first
he may fe { l
but trihing i'll
effects from his
indiscretion.
Then he will
Smyrna times., 1898-04-06
Philadelphia, Wilmington I Baltimore Railroad
DELAWARE DIVISIOS.

On and after January H. 1873, trains will
leave as follows:
SOUTHWARK.
Exp. Pass. Exp Pass. Mail. Mail
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DEATH NESTS.
MUNYON TALKS ABOUT THE
KIDNEYS.

"Wars and plaques" says Professor
Munyon, "kill fewer people than diseases
of the kidneys. In health these organs
relieve the system Of all poisonous ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-10

tables" This struck me as an UNJUST
restriction on persons who went into a
dning-room for the purpose OF eating
But reasoning along the same line or
thought it certainly seems equitable that
a discount should be offered for what
is not taken away from the tables The
waiter, If you give him everything on
earth you have as a tip. Will bring you
enough roast beef for six, and enough
bread and butter for a half dozen more.
Then he TANKS you with various side
dishes. tho names OF which you DO not
know, but are ashamed to confess igno-
rance about, and finally you find tho
whole table packed and TANNED with
food. crockery and knives and forks. Try
as hard as you can, you cannot eat
everything up certainly not the crockery
and knives and forks nor are you per-
rnitted to wrap the residuum in new
paper and take it home TO your wife.
You get the worst of the deal any way
YOU take It, and what is more aSgra-
waiting still, your appetite always deserts
you at the very time 1t should render
most efficient service. 1 wish some OF the
country members Of the Legislature
would take this matter up and make a
fight on it. II they alleged that city peo-
pie were against the rebate the bill would
be sure TO pass.
THE IDLE REPORTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-10
IS THE GREEK COIFEURE.

ways starts the genial Governor on +,
string OF stories. lie told four or fy'
before our little party, OF which / ",
one, broke up. one OF them az least !,
worthy OF a larger audience.
The Governor had fed 20 his slm-s.
home 20 escape the crowds OF par6o,.
seekers, when n woman who had soag,
him I'm vain, at the Capitol was ushe-.,
into his presence.
"Well madam. what can I DO for your,
81 want to see tho Gov'ner, sIr.'
well, I'm the Governor; what Is f,'
"Ah sir, my man he's been put \
prison, sir. and / want 10 ask you Il ysl
WON'T let him OUT
The Governors face hardened. lie A,,
not, after all. escaped the pariOn-ss,s.
ers. But he did not turn her auaY.
what was ne sent up for?" he asked
You see, sir, We was hungry. and Ia
Just stole a ham to keep US from s,ly.
irg."
well. I'm sorry. but I can't do any.
thing for you. Your man must serve IA
sentence. There's too much stealing 20.
ing on"
"oh. Govner. please, please let bin
out" pleaded the woman, the tears Con.
ing down her cheeks.
The tears had their effect. The Cover.
nor softened. Stealing nam was not sla
q very terrible crime, and this poor W.
man. no doubt. needed her husband 10
decided TO question her a little.
but why" he asked. should ! give
your man his freedom?
Because. sir. we are hungry again. a,i
We amt got no more ham,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-10
PETERSBURG.
Left with Recruits-An Interesting
ReIic--PersOnal.

PETERSBURG, VA. July 9.-(speciaD
Corporal John A. Mallory, Jr.. of the
Petersburg Grays, Third Virginia Regi-
ment who has been spending some days
with his parents here. left this morning
for Camp Alger, carrying with him some
recruits for his company. They are first
class young men, and their names are
w. B. Tucker. Bernard x. Franklin, S.
]. Hall, 2. Heelan, =. L. Cox, Robert A.
Brown, and s. C. Hutchinson. Corporal
Mallory expects TO return TO the city
again soon, when he has the promise or
additional recruits.
Mr.. D. B. Dunlop. OF this city. has an
interesting relic of the war between the
States, in the shape of a paper called
1.-THE Grape Shot," published occasion
ally" within the lines OF the Army OF
Northern Virginia, by William Willis
Bolls, OF Company A, Twenty-frst Mis-
sissippi Volunteers. The matter in the
paper was all written with pen and ink.
but is as clean, regular. and plain as
though set in type. 1t is written on cap
tured United States pay-rolls, and appears
to have been the tenth issue of the series.
it contains news Of the army, anecdotes,
enigmas, and has advertisements from
Richmond and Gordonsville, gotten up in
artistic style, The paper is adorned with
an ink bust OF Northumberland Long
street, as he appeared on a review Of
the troops. IL must have required great
labor and care 10 complete one OF these
papers. and probably very few OF them
were Issued.
The proclamation of the President, ask
ing that the people offer their prayers
and thanks in the churches on Sunday
for the remarkable preservation OF our
army and navy In the battles OF this war.
and for their continued safety and sue
cess. will be heartily observed in this
city tomorrow in all the churches.
Mr. John d. Watkins. q member OF the
Council from the Second Ward. has been
appointed a committee OF one by the
Police Commissioners, to revise the rules
and regulations governing the corps. The
Council will adopt them and make them
law.
The steamer Mccall. which has been
undergoing repairs in this city to the ey-
tent OF about 5000. will be ready for SER
vice the early part Of next week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-10
TO MATCH COSTUMES.
MANY FANS THAT CAN BE MADE AT
HOME.
New Hnir-Pins I'm Great Va
riety-Some Suggestions for Thin
Cowns-FruIt on Hats the latest
I idea. a..
Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
| NEW YORK, July 9.-Fsns TO match
every costume arc what the smart wo-
man must now provide. There is an
Immense variety to choose from. so this
should not be a formidable task.
A late fancy is the violet fan. In the
stores these are very expensive. but the
girl with quick fingers and artistic eye
can easily manufacture one at home. The
foundation IS a white silk or satin fan,
with rather long. plain sticks. Medium
silk violets are chosen, and are glued
icarefully on. They must not look stiff,
but as If they had fallen carelessly on
the fan. The fan IS laid Fat, while the
niolets are fastened on. and is then press
ed with a heavy weight until thoroughly
dry. 1t is not intended to close. Other
email flowers. forget-me-nots. or lilies o.
the valley, are used in the same way.
More gorgeous are the lace fans en-
broidered with spangles, with jewelled
sticks. Fans OF this variety are very
rostly and very frail.
Flies and creeping things are most popu-
Gar for hair-pins. There is a huge bum
tle-bee enameled In its own brilliant
rolors. with jewelled eyes. Dragon flies,
which sparkle in the sunlight, are very
pretty as fasteners for dainty summer
millinery. Long green lizards, she bodies
ttudded with emeralds and the eyes Of
Aubies. make costly and coveted hat-pins
Butterflies, too. come in for good
share Of popularity. Both in genuine and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-10
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.
Promise of n Successful Season-The
Enesfa.


BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, July o.
Especial. )-Another season Is opened at
this popular resort, and It is full Of pro-
mise OF success, our host, Mr.. Brown,
having booked a large number Of ar
rivals for this month. Guests, too, are
coming in by every passing train. Flori-
da. Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Missouri, Maryland, Alabama, South
Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia
have already sent their delegates TO the
convention OF pleasure-seekers, who an
nUally meet here TO drink of these health
giving waters and luxuriate in beautiful
muontan scenery, to which Is added all
the creature comforts that can be de-
vised by an attentive and perfect man
agcment.
Among the prominent guests here are
Dr. Chisolm, the celebrated oculist Of
Baltimore, his wife and baby, and Mr..
and Miss Chisolm, of Charleston, mother
and sister Of DR.. Chisolm. The Doctor Is
so well known In this country and in
Europe that he needs no introduction.
From Birmingham, Ala, there is a large
party: Mr.. and Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Brook,
and several children. From Florida we
have Mrs. Lamar the sister-in-law OF
Judge L. @. c. Lamar Of Georgia; Mrs.
buckingham Smith, Mrs. Haynes and
daughter, and Mrs. Holder. New Jersey
sends us Mrs. and Miss Ward. two
charming ladies. Mr. Ward is one Of the
owners of the Ward Line of steamships.
From Texas Colonel A. w. Speight. Mrs.
Stone, and Miss Moss are the represen-
tatives. Mrs. McAlister and two daugh
tiers from st. Louis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryant, from Durham, y. c., are pleas
ant accession 10 our party. From Peters
burg, Va, we have Mr. and Mrs. Arm
stead, who are noted habitues Of these
springs. l was pleased TO meet again In
the hotel office Mr.. Robert Hubbard, and
as resident physician DR.. Newton, Of the
University of Pennsylvania.
To the lowlander from the shores Of
the Gulf of Mexico, or from the heated
centres of crowded cities, this is de-
lightful change, and one that invigorates
and rejuvenates. until one feels that 1t
is Joy TO live.