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Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

WE SHALL CONTROL GREAT TROPI-
CAL STAPLES. With Cuba independ-
ent. under American guardianship,
and Porto Rico ceded, our trade with
these islands will be free and the trade
of every West Indian island will be
ruined. Not one can grow tobacco,
make sugar or provide tropical pro-
ducts for our markets in competition
with these islands. Either the rest OF
the West Indies must follow suit and
seek like reciprocal relations with this
country or they must see their planta-
tiOns ruined.
But this great economic change is
but half the advantage won by the
United States. Our continental area
produces all but tropical products.
Cuba, Porto Rico, and one must add
Luzon, furnish every tropical product
known. In a couple of years Cuba
and Porto Rico will be making half of
the ., 400, 900 tons of sugar this cOun-
try imports. In five years they will
be making it all. German bounty
sugar will have a rival which will drive
it out of a market to which it now sup
plies 100000 tons year. Coffee will
follow sugar, particularly in Porto
Rico. Given these tropical islands
and the United States can dictate
terms to the trade of Europe or Of
South America. -Philadelphia Press
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
J. B. COOPER'S STORE.

Flour, Meats, Butter, Lard,
Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup, Salt,
Spices, Pickles, Soaps, Oils, Soda,
Candles, Lye, Baking Powders,
Blue, Extracts, Soap Powders,
Canned Goods, Starch, Vinegar,
Barley, Powder, Shot, Tobacco,
Cigars, Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts. Tubs, Washboards, Oilcloths,
Brushes, Ropes, Twines, Nets,
Corks, Lead, Seeds, Medicines,
Threads, Cottons, Needles, Pins,
Hose, Suspenders, Towels, Crash,
Umbrellas, Whips. Toothpicks,
Looking Glasses, Table Knives,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Purses,
Combs, Musical Goods, Shoe
Findings, Balls, Banks, Games,
Shaving Articles, Fishing Tackle,
Walters, Spoons, Lamps, Lamp
Fixtures, Pipes, Tops, Wire
Goods, Tinware, China, Stone
ware, Crockery, Glassware,
Enameled Ware, Earthenware,
Flower Pots, Pipe Guards, Bibles,
Hymnals. Albums, Blank Books,
Memorandum Books, Poems,
Reading Books, Picture Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper, Mu-
sic Paper, Fancy Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Drawing Paper, En-
velopes, Cards, Inks, Pens, Pen
ellis, States, Tablets. Papeterius,
Chalk, Crayons, Erasers, Mu-
cilage, Jardiniers, Fruit Jars.
Fans, Backing, Bonds, Deeds
Notes, Tacks, Bells, &c.
The above gives an idea of the vari
ETY., but you will learn more about the
stock, and the quality and the condi.
ton and the prices and our way o.
doing business if you patronize the
store for awhile. Call and see.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

KIoND1KE's YIELD SO, 900, ,OOO.-From
the quantities of Klondike gold already
wehiged at the Mint at San Francisco,
and the amounts known to be on the
way. Mint Superintendent F. A. Leach
estimates that this seasons output OF
precious metal from Alaska will be
about $5,OOO,OOO. Of this amount the
Mint at San Francisco, has already re-
ceived 81, $50, 900. The seasons entire
Yukon output, including both Amerl'
can and Canadian, will probably not
exceed Sc, 100000.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Things begin to look shaky for Boss
Quay in the Pennsylvania campaign.
The people of that State seem to have
about made up their minds to smash
his corrupt political machine.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

After using a 10 cent bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the so
cent size. Cream Balm has no equal in cur
ing catarrh and cold in head. Ask your
druggist for it or send 10 cents to us.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
1 suffered from Catarrh three years; it got
so bad could not work; used two bottles
of Ely's Cream Balm and am entirely well;
l would not be without it.-A. G. Clarke,
341 Shawmut Ave-, Boston.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Kansas mas new political party
named the Cheerful Peasants. They
are evidently farmers whose potatoes
are not being ruined by the bugs and
whose tomatoes have not been ruined
bv the scald
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
Arc You Wcnk1

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle Of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine.
Browns Iron Bittert is sold by all dealers
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Daily. Daily except Sunday.
"a Stops TO leave passengers from Wilmington
and points north, or take passengers for points
south of Delmar.
"f' Stops only on notice to conductor OF agent,
or on signal.
"i" stops to leave passengers from Middletown
and points south.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
The Menace Of Santiago.

The awful and pestilential filth OF
Santiago has been the theme OF many
of the news dispatches, and 1t has
spoken for itself in the army mortality
lists; but the fullest revelation OF the
sanitary condition of that city yet fur
nished to the country was that pre-
sented by Rabbi Krauskopf at the
meeting of the National Relief Com
mission in Philadelphia. 81 have
travelled considerably in my days,
saws the Rabbi, "but never have
come across a dirtier place than this
Santiago de Cuba. Aided by the in
tense noon heat, the filth and stenches
were veritable fulfllment OF the
Psalmist's deadly disease that vast
eth at monday" The details which
follow amply substantiate this indict-
ment; and the following paragraph
must especially challenge the atten-
ton of our sanitary authorities:
Santiago bay is, if such thing be
possible, even filthier than Santiago
city. It is the sewer and cesspool OF
the town. Into it flows all the filth,
and thither it has been flowing Tor
centuries, and there it remains, right
at the foot of the town, there being nc
current or tide in the bay to Hood II
out into the Caribbean Sea, some three
miles distant. Captains tell us that
when their ships proceed to the wharf
they are obliged to cut their way
through as many as ten to twelve Zee
of soft filth. The stencil OF the bay
being constantly stirred up by thu
ships, had better be imagined; 1t can
5 not be described.
1t would be superfuOus to say tina
y it was something more tangible thal
nostalgia which prostrated nineteenth
: of General Skaters army; and tn
Government can have no trouble l
,, comprehending that its first duty t
}. humanity in Eastern Cuba will b
the sanitation of the city and ba
n which had made Santiago '.the yello
fever centre of the world. Rabl
Krauskopf and his associate, Rev. ID
McCook, have proven themselves bel
efactors of their kind, and their Sc
'' vices will entitle them to the gratet
le regards of their countrymen.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

San Domingo is showing great
friendship for the United States. 1t
probably wishes that years ago it had
had such good luck as is now falling
to Porto Rico.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

When you are candidate for office
there are those who are warm friends
of yours. There are others who make
it hot for you.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Spain has more respect for Yankee
pigs since we made sausage meat OF
her armies.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Gasoline stoves have caused more
casualties in this country this summer
than has the war with Spain.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

No wonder
some women
feel as if the
disease which
constantly pur-
sues them IS
Just a lnalig-
nant de vii
booming them
to endless mis-
cry. Thousands
of women who
could get no re-
lief from any
other sourc e
have written
grateful letters
to Doctor K. V.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

One boat took 5000 melons to market
from Bridgeport, N. j., on Wednes-
day. They are now bringing good
prices.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Hon. Geo. L. Rives may be right in
saying that the war has shown our
need of better trained diplomatic
service, but, although our diplomats
may not be so thoroughly trained as
those of Europe, they do not seem to
have lost any important points in the
game. In fact, the bluntness with
which President Mckinley sat upon
the European diplomats who sought to
ascertain whether it would be safe for
their countries to interfere, served its
purposes better than would weeks of
meaningless diplomatic palaver, even
if it did shock the trained diplomats.
A shock is a good thing sometimes.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, sInarting, nervous
fest, and instantly takes the stlng out Oh
corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort discovery af the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy;
It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. by
mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted' LIT
ROv. NY
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

Educate Your bowels with Cascnrets.
Can'y Catfaric, cure constipation forever.
Zoe. Do. IL G. G. fail druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c.
II G. C. C. fail TO cure druggists refund money
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
-, roI,.,,o suIl and Smoke Your Iirs Away.

DonT T0Bafc0 sPIE HHu 77'0"V
To quit tobacco easily ana ioreVet' Ds mag ny
.,a,,. snll ~ life. nerve and vgor, take No-To-
T.r the vyonder.worxer. That makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 5oc or o.. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. ADDRESS
sterllno Remedy Co, Chicago or New YORK
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

1t has been decided to furnish all
branches of the army and navy with
smokeless powder, but there are no
indications that talkless prize-fght
will ever be pulled off.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
No-To-Rac for FIfty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

The people would rather see the
Arbuckle and other large sugar re-
fineries fight the sugar trust than to
hear SO often that they are going to do
so.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
Wilmington I Baltimore Railroad.
DELAWARE DIVISION.

On and after May 3d. 1898, trains will leave
s follows:
SOUTHWARK.
r. nncr En- pncs AIni Nail
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

The average volunteer is likely to
regard Col. Roosevelt's claims that
four of his rough riders are worth ten
volunteers as fighters, about as we do
the man who says: 'Our ball team is
better than yours"
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

The men who served in the Santiago
campaign will need no souvenirs to re-
mind them of their sufferings.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

That a man may fight like wild cat
and yet lack discretion In every day
matters seems to be surprise in some
quarters, although there is no good
reason why it should be.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.

European rulers need not fear that
Uncle Sans victories have made the
old man pugnacious and meddlesOme.
The old fellow will continue to make a
speciality of attending to his own busi-
ness, and those who are not hunting
trouble will do we'll not to attempt to
tell him how to do it.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17

If it be true, as cabled from COnstan-
tinople, that the Sultan of Turkey has
repudiated all responsibility for the
destruction of property of american
missionaries by Turkish mob and de-
clined to pay the damage the U. S. had
demanded, there is immediate work in
European waters for an American
fleet.
Smyrna times., 1898-08-17
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
SmVrw0, DeI.,
CHURCH SERVICES.

Wednesday Afternoon, Aug. II, '9S.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25

Atlanta, Feb 25.-Activity has never
been so great at Fort Mcpherson as at
the present time. This stir Is attributed
to General Merritts arrival. Every
thing Is in readiness to move the regi-
msnt within a few hours to any point
that may be designated At consul
tation between Colonel Cook, COM
mandant of the fort. and railroad Of
ficisls. Colonel Cook was assured that
the men could be transported to Flor
ida within night. The munitions of
war have been greatly increased dur
ing the last few days. General Msr-
rift was seen last night and asked If
his arrival in the city was an indication
of immediate action on the part of the
regiment. NE" said he. 'ft is a part
of my duty to inspect each post in my
division every year. and have come
here merely as a part of my routine
work. 1t Is not warlIke move at all."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25
EMILE ZOLA APPEALS.
Will Make an Attempt to Prevent
Execution of Sentence.
BUT LITTLE HOPE OF SUCCESS.

NJ. Zola, However, VIII Have a Suite
of Rooms, Many Personal Comforts
and the Privilege OF Receiving Visits
From His Wife and Friends.
Paris, Feb. 25 Maitre Laborie,
counsel for M. Zola, yesterday lodged
notice Of appeal on behalf of M. Zola
from the sentence imposed upon him
on Wednesday of one years imprison-
ment and a fine of 5000 francs. To-
day similar notice was filed in the
case of NJ. Perreux, nominal director
of The Aurore, In which the alleged
appeared.
The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Daily News. who interviewed M.
Zola yesterday. says: He appeared
fatigued, but was quite frank, natural
and unconcerned. He had not a word
OF regret or bitterness in his conyersa-
tion, and he expressed great pleasure
at knowing that foreign nations all
most universally sympathized with
him.
David Christie Murray, who inter-
viewed Maitre Laborie on behalf of
the London News, says: m Laborie
has little hope of revision of the SEN
tence, and no hope whatever of its
reversal. M. zola, however. will be
even better treated than first class mis-
demeanors in England. He will have
suite Of rooms, access to books and
newspapers, many personal comforts
and the privilege of receiving visits
from his wife and friends"
Mr.. Murray also interviewed M. Zola.
The latter said he did not grieve for
himself, but was cut to the heart by
the condition Of his country that could
sanction such a verdict. He declared
that he would not abandon the crusade,
but he said sadly: Where can we
make the next appeal? Our lack of
means Is obvious. France believes her
honor assailed. and therefore she Is
reluctant to be Influenced even by for.
eign opinion. She would rather resent
the attempt to impose foreign judg-
ment upon her own free will For the
present patience is the only wisdom"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25
THE COURT OF INQUIRY,
Witnesses Still Forbidden to Refer to
Their Testimony.

Havana, Feb. 25.--The court of In
qulry held Its usual sessions yesterday.
captain Sampson reports that Chap
lain Chadwick was examined as to his
personal experiences at the time Of
the disaster to the Maine, and that tha
testimony was taken Of the captain of
a British bark in the harbor and the
superintendent of the West Indian Oil
works. across the bay at Regla, both
of whom witnessed the explosion. Mr.,
Roll, the British engineer of the floating
dock In the harbor, wrote a letter to the
court. but. 1t is said did not add any
thing material to what was known.
AT the afternoon session the divers
were examined more fully than before.
Their testimony is taken from day to
day. The court expects to sail today
on the Mangrove for Key West, where
the other officers and men will be ex-
amined.
The wrecking tug Right Arm did not
go north. as was expected yesterday.
She is now moored beside the poop of
the wreck. and will salve the smaller
portions, as far as possible, in advance
of the arrival Of other tugs with bet
ter facilities for heavy work. The
hoisting apparatus must be capable Of
raising scores of tons In the effective
work to be accomplished.
Chaplain Chadwick reports that all
tho wounded here are doing well except
Frederick C. Holzer, of New York, who
may die at any moment.
Neither the officers Of the court of
inquiry nor the witnesses will give the
slightest indication of the testimony
or the conclusions deducible from it,
and all say that the men employed on
the wreck have been warned to OBJ
serve an equally strict reticence. This
course Is regarded as eminently wise
by the American and all intelligent
Spanish officials, as there is no telling
what passions might be aroused or
what evil results might be brought
about by talking freely on official mat
ters in the present state Of public feel
ing in Havana. Thus far Americans
are treated with the utmost courtesy
and kindness. and 1t seems the special
care of the residents of Havana to
show frlendliness.
Consul General Lee says there is no
truth In the report that he had asked
Captain General Blanco to dismiss
from Cuba certain newspaper men for
sending sensational stories to the Uni
ted States. On the contrary General
Lee has never interfered with the
American newspaper men in any way.
General Solano. the second chief Of
staff. yesterday returned on board the
Mangrove the visit of the court of in
quiry, acting as the representative of
the governor general. Admiral Mante-
rola personally returned the visit paid
to him by the court. The Thursday re-
ceptions Of General Blanco were re-
sumed last evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25
IN NIB. E.1ORlA.
In memory of Sarah L. fresv.
DY EVA MICHISER PYLE.

o mysteries OF pain and death,
That cloud for US the sunshine herel
The one for whom we grieve to-day
Has solved at last this meaning clear.
o rugged journey, steep and long!
Thy tender feet grew weary soon!
And gladly laid the burden down.
Before life's day had reached its noon.
Thy hands, like sculptured marble fair.
Lie folded DER thy pulseess breast,
Upon thy mute cold lips, the smile
or one who weary crayeth rest
And thou hast won the blessed peace,
That comes to those who hold His hand
Nude perfect through thy suffering here,
GDtps plan at last to understand.
Thy footsteps. halting while below,
Tread firmly now the golden strand,
Thy voice, as music dear to us,
Has joined chorus sweet and grand.
And there about the great white throne,
One of the blool.washed countless
throng,
Thou'st past beyond our yearning sight,
10 sing, for aye, the now, new" song.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25
Mrs. Manning Elected president,

Washington. Feb. 25.-The election of
officers Of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, assembled in congress
here. was not finished last night. The
vice presidents general and historian
general yet remain to be elsctede Mn
general, she receiving Sss votes, against
no for Mrs. Donald Mclean and 22O for
Mrs. Rose Brockett. Mrs. A. d. Brock
ett, of Virginia, was elected vice presi-
dent general. and Mrs. Charles A.
Stakely, of Washington. reelected
chaplain general. The other officers
are: Secrstary general, Mrs. Albert
Ackers; register general, Miss Sue Het-
eel; treasurer general, Mrs. Mark B.
Hatch; assistant historian general. Mrs.
Robert 8. Hatcher. of Maryland: IL
brarian general, Mrs. Gertrude Bascom
Darwin.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25
DOUBLE DEALING
Is the Cause OF Many Hearr Burnings-
Wilmington Case That was the
Opposite.

Double dealing like so many orner ex.
pressions of the Anglo-Saxon language
has different meanings. The text or head.
ing does Lot refer TO the deceitful hypo.
critical specimens of manhood who curry
favor for their own ends and keep a com
munity 10 ferment by retailing scraps
of confidence. This time its the double
dealing of the Little Conqucror, Doan's
Kidney Pills, to be moro correct, the
double healing. One member of the
family tests them. Like disease the in.
fectlon spreads. Another tries them, an
acquaintance or friend maybe. result the
same. Read tho statement that follows.
made by Mrs. George Etzel, of 5l3 Walnut
street, who says: 1--WE have had occasion
to try Doan's Kidney Pills in the family
and have found them to be an excellent
preparation for lame backs. My husband
had been complaining for some time with
weak and painful back and never could
find anything to give him relief until 1
got him box Of Doan's Kidney Pills
fiom Danforth's drug store. They bene-
fitted him at once. My daughter also used
them for about the same trouble and they
promptly cured her. We all think lots Of
Doans Kidney Pills and will always keen
Them In the house. They are remedy
which Is worthy of all the praise given
them. You may use my statement for
publication and will recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills personally at every oppor-
tunity."
Doans Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ers Price 50 cents. Mailed by Foster
M1lburn Co, Buffalo, N. Y. Sole agents
forthe U. 5. Remember the name Doans
and take no substitute.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25
Grif1ith's Awful imprisonment,

Shamollin, Pa, Feb. 25.--The fire that
has been raging In Glrard mine is un-
der control but the rescuers are still
unable to penetrate to the interior
workings further than the bottom of
the slope. The mine officials believe
that Fire Boss David Griffith, who was
shut up in the burning mine, is still
living. Rescuers are taking desperate
chances in their efforts to save Grif-
fifth, but the chambers leading to the
door are filled with smoke and gas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-25

bodies still missing will be found, or,
II found, that they will be in condi-
tion to be brought to the United States.
The navy department yesterday gave
out the figures showing the strength Of
the naval militia UP to date. This
shows a total force Of 4.446 officers and
enlisted men, which is a gratifying in
crease from the S.703 by the last report.
Aside from the above. new brigades
are in process of formation. which
promises to swell the total to much
larger figures at an early day. The
organization of this auxiliary arm Of
the naval service Is under the imme-
dlate direction of Lieutenant Gibbons,
U. s. NJ, whose energy has accomplish
ed much In securing state organization
and In the harmonizing of the bodies
into one compact force. capable in
emergency of cooperating with the
regular navy. In his last report Mr..
Roosevelt said that the state naval
militia, in the event of sudden emer-
gency. could be utilized at once for
manning the smaller national cruisers.
The appropriation of $4,000 made by
congress to aid the work of the naval
militia will be apportioned among the
states In few days.
Thanks to the promptness and eff
cheney Of the chief of engineers and
the chief of ordnance Of the army. the
city Of Washington is now regarded
as being well nigh safe and secure
from attack by water. The fortifica-
tions at Fort Washington and Sheridan
Point, on the opposite side of the Po-
tomac. are sufficiently advanced to be
able to repel an ordinary fleet of in
vaders. and in case of necessity they
could be vastly strengthened In
comparatively short time. These de-
lenses are considered sufficient to keep
all hostile vessels beyond the range of
gunshot Of the national capital.
Moreover. the river has been blocked
on and prepared for mines and torpe-
does at point below the Notifications
already mentioned. 80 that 1t Is prob
able some of the ships of an enemy
would be blown out of the water before
1t would be necessary to use the guns
at the forts.
Late last night the navy department
received two brief kilograms from Cap
tain Sigsbee. One related to some rout-
Inc matter Of expenditures in connec-
tlon with the work on the Maine and
the other is as follows: divers re-
port more bodies in the wreck, some in
hammooks. involved in debris. Prob
ably not recognizable"
This dispatch indicates that the
divers have finally secured at least a
partial entrance to the quarters in the
forward part Of the vessel, where the
crew were asleep when the explosion
occurred. and under which were the
magazines. The fact that the divers
were unable to extricate the bodies
shows the fearful obstacles against
which they are laboring, and bears out
the belief that the work of submarine
investigation will necessarily proceed
slowly.