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Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
Reduced Rates to Nashville Via Pennsyl'
vania Railroad, Account Christian
EudeaVOr Convention;

On account of the Christian EndeavOr
international Convention, to be held
at Nashville, Tenn, July to 10, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
sell excursion tickets of the cOntinu-
Ous-passage, ironclad signature form,
from stations on its line to Nashville,
at rate of single fare for the round trip
Tickets will be sold, and good going,
July 2 to 5; returning, tickets will be
good to leave Nashville to July 10, in
elusive, except by depositing ticket
with agent of terminal line at Nash
vile on or before July 10, return limit
may be extended to leave Nashville to
August 1, 1898, inclusive.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
FATE OF THE Ships PET.
A Fourth of July Celebration Which End
ed In Disaster.

''That billygoat the boys had for
mascot ON the New York, :" remarked
the paymaster' S clerk, suggests a mon
key that my father used to tell me
about that they had ON frigate in the
times before the war This monkey the
sailors had picked up somewhere in the
Indian ocean countries.
1.-The ship was stationed i'll the China
ports for a year, and during that time
the monkey was the light and joy Of
the whole crew. When the Fourth of
July came around. permission was ask
ed from the harbOr authorities of the
port where they were to fire a salute,
and preparations were made for doing it
i'll style. The regular salute was fired
and then it was proposed that the crew
sing The Star Spangled Banner and
fire gun for chorus. The gun was load
ed and everything was left ready while
the crew went to the main deck, where
something to drink the health of the
nation was to be served before the song
was sung, and the gunner was to be
sent back to shoot off the chorus.
1.-The programme was carried out to
the letter. Then the men scattered, and
somebody thought of the monkey. But
he was not to be found. The cook hadn t
seen him, nor had the cooks boy, nor
would he respond to any of the calls
that usually brought him flying What
had become Of him no one knew until
6 o'clock when boats crew went
ashore to big spring for water. The
ship lay off from this spring about a
quarter of mile, and over it was a big
shade tree. When the men came to the
spring, they noticed i'll the branches Of
the tree something that had familiar
look to it, and knocking it out with
sticks and stones they found the pink
nose of their poor little pet attached tc
few shreds and patches of monkey
skin.
"That told the story Of the disappear
ance of Mug, the monkey. He had in ;
spirit of sport chased himself into the
mouth of that saluting cannon and wher
they fired it Mug went ashore. -
Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
VIM. B.SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL
For Saturday

we have the following specials {:
All of our fine imported
French Organdies, 25c. per
yard, are reduced to I5c. per
yard.
All Of our fine Organdies,
2oc. per yard, for I2ac. per
yard.
All our Lappett Lawns,
I22c. grade, for SC. per yard.
Half the lot of those elegant
Lawns advertised for Wednes-
day last were sold. The bal
ance go on sale Saturday al
the same price-6ic. for the
I22c. quality.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

FATHER TEMPLE AT EAsTON. The
Rev. William F. Temple, at present
professor in one of the seminaries in
New York State, will succeed the Rev.
Edward A. McVeigh as pastor of IS.
Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic
church, Easton, July 1, says the Eas-
ton LcdgCr. The Rev. William f.
Temple is the son Of the late William
George Temple, of Sudlersville, Queen
Anne's county, and the grandson Of
the late Governor Temple, of Della
ware. His mother, who is widow
and resides in New York City, is the
daughter of the late Col. Lemuel Rob
erts, of Queen Anne's, and the sister
of Colonel w. Scott Roberts, editor of
the Centreville Record. The Rev Mr.
Temple is regarded as a very able man.
He is thorougly educated and ranks
high as a preacher and theologian.
He spent two years in Rome, where
he finished his studies under the di-
rection of the most eminent teachers
i'll the church.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

FRUIT CRoP.-The 'June drop" has
materially lessened our peach crop.
The falling of fruit has been very
heavy. and while in a few fav-
ored orchards fair crop remains,
estimating on reports from the
entire county, it is possibly less
than a sixth. The Keifer pear
crop, the great money pear of this sec
ton, is very heavy, while the Duchess
and some other varieties are short.
The Weld from the pear orchards, how
ever, may be put at fair average.
The apple crop is short. - CentreUWe
Observer.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
WifelY Pride.

In the course of a conversation be-
tween two workingmen' wives one hap
pened to remark that her husband al
ways put ON a clean white shirt on Sun
day morning. The other replied: Il
never care so much about the Sundays,
but l aye like to see John wi a clean
shirt on Saturday afternoon, because
he's gey hot tempered, and If he should
take off his coat to fecht l like him to
look clean and ecentp'-London Tele'
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
HOw's This {!

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY Il CO, Toledo, y.
We, the undersigned, have known
E. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially y
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

One of the most disagreeable features
of railroad travelling in the summer is
the dust, which sometimes is not only
choking, but spreads over the clothing
and is destructive of comfort and
pleasure in many ways. Experiments
have been made for several years now
by sprinkling oil over the rOadbed,
and the problem seems in fair way
to be solved. 1t appears that one
sprinkling is sufficient for quite a
length of time, and upon those portions
of the road where the oil was distribu-
ted last summer there has been, up to
this time, no need of repetition of
the process.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
By Absorption.

Catarrhal suffers should remember that
Ely's Cream Balm is the only catarrh rem
edy which is quickly and Thoroughly absorbed
by the diseased membrane. 1t does not
dry up the secretiOns, but changes them to
a limpid and Odorless condition, and finally
to natural and healthy character.
The Balm can be found at any drug store,
or by sending so cents to Ely Brothers. Sc
Warren St., New York, it will be mailed.
Full directions with each package.
Cream Balm opens and cleanses the nasal
passages, allays Inflammation. thereby stop
ping pain IN the head, heals and protects
the membrane and restores the senses of
taste and smell. The Balm is applied di-
rectly into the nOstrils.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

During the summer of 1891, Mr..
Chas. P. johnson, we'll known at
torney of Louisville, KY, had a very
severe attack of summer complaint.
Quite a number of different remedies
were tried, but failed to afford any re-
lief. A friend who knew what was
needed procured him bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, which qnickly cured him and
he thinks saved his life. He says that
there has not been day since that
time that he has not had this remedy
in his household. He speaks of it in
the highest praise and takes much
pleasure in recommending it when
ever an opportunity is offered. For
sale by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
The Successful Remedy
for Nasal Catarrh.

must be non-irritating, easy of application,
the inflammed and diseased surfaces.
ELY'S CREAM BALM combines the i'm
pOrtant requisites of quick action and spe-
cific curative powers with perfect safety to
the patient This agreeable remedy has
mastered catarrh as nothing else has, and
both physicians and patients freely concede
this fact All druggists cheerfully acknOw-
ledge that in it the acme of Pharmaceutical
skill has been reached. The most distress
ing symptoms quickly yield to it In acute
cases the Balm imparts almost instant re-
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
nenntv La Hood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'm,
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blaekheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion BY, taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, 5Oe.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
Outing Flannel

A nice lot just received in
the best patterns--for those
contemplating mountain orsea-
shore these would be good to
have-8c. grade for sc. per
yard.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

New York brewers do not propose to
pay the extra war tax on beer. They
have thrown the entire burden on the
retailers. They can if they like, dump
it on the consumers. The retailers
have received formal notice from the
brewers that the additional tax will be
ga seperate and distinct charge on
your bill, and you will be required to
nav the same without discount or
oIIowance
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

One effect Of the new war tax is thus
summed up: cit will reduce the guam
tity of cigarettes, cut down materials
in cigars and put more froth ON the
foaming beverages.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

Little Belgium, with population of
six millions. has declined to loan Spain
with population of seventeen mil
lions, two hundred and fifty million
pesetas. Belgium wants better secur-
ity than Spain can offer.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
When Molten Lead Won't Burn.

When the Prince of Wales was study
ing under Sir Lyon Playfair in Edin-
burgh, that gentleman, after taking the
precaution to make him wash his hands
with ammonia to get rid of any grease
that might be ON them, said:
"Now, sir, if you have faith in sci
ence you will plunge your right hand in
to that caldron of boiling lead and la
die it out into the cold water which il
standing by.
"Are you serious?" asked the pupil
Perfectly, was the reply,
eff you tell me to do it, Twill, said
the prince.
~ do tell you," rejoined Playfair
and the prince Immediately ladled ou
the burning liquid with perfect impu
nity.-London Standard.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

The indications that the 5000, 900, 900
bond issue will be largely overscribed
settle one point too thoroughly for the
political conventions to dispute. A
year that is good for the harvesting of
the golden millions as it is for other
harvests is not going to be good year
for calamity politics.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

1t is announced that there were over
81 900 applications for the 500 commits
sions as staff officers and second lieu
tenants made necessary by the organi-
zation of the volunteer army.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascnrets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II G. c. 9. fail 70 cure druggists refund money.

1t isreported that the consumption OF
beer in this country last year fell off
one million of barrels, The bicycle,
the electric road and the temperance
societies are getting in their good
works.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

According to the May reports there
was on deposit in the banks Of the
United States nearly $4,000, 900, 900.
We guess we can stand the cost of the
little racket with Spain.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
Fine Madras

500 yards made specially
for shirt waists and dresses
our 25c. grade, all spring, now
I25c. per yard.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
Twilled TOweling

1000 yards new fresh goods
in either white or brown-3ac.
per yard.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
NTisunderstOOd.

Doctor-I just met your wife. That
medicine 1 sent her by you seems to
have benefited her greatly.
Dumley-Sent her? Why, DOCTOR l
Thought you said that was for me- and
was in the hospital week after l
took it.-Richmond Dispatch.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

The restoration of Independence
Hall, Philadelphia, has progressed so
rapidly that it is expected the formal
opening of the historial structure can
be held on the Fourth of July.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

Contrary to widespread belief that
hard woods give more heat in burning
than soft varieties, it has been shown
that the greatest power is possessed by
the wood Of the linden tree, which is
very soft. Fir stands next to lindensand
almost equal to it.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
The Prophet Lost.

"Lochiel, Lochiel, beware of the day. "
The prophet put on menacing look
as he spake the grim words.
"Out and upon thee, quoth Lochiel.
"Why should 1 listen to the sorry raw
ings of dotard churl?'
"But am a seer.
"And 1 an overseer," said Lochiel,
and he beat him forthwith four sad
slaps on the wrist.-Buffalo Enquirer
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
| Want to say a
WOrd...
About Our Suit Stock.

In the past seven months has taken
place one of the most decided advances
IN Woolens that the world has ever seen.
We anticipated it, and by preparations
for this Spring ten months ago we own
all our wOolens at old prices and shall
sell them without one penny advance
on account of any raise in war prices.
Our stock of Spring Suits can be called
great for three reasons Any style at any
price, from S7.59 to S22.5O. The mate
rial and making of each suit equal TO
those that cost $2.50 to S. more at other
stores. Not a last seasons garment IN 1t.
The Sack Coats are cut in the latest
fashion, mostly short skirts: longer ones
for those who like them better.
Three buttons.
No outside breast pocket.
Two lower outside pockets.
Cash pocket in right lower.
Two inside breast pockets.
The vests are cut Single or Double
breasted.
The Trousers are cut in the latest style,
combined with the superior fitting quail
tiles of the Thompson Patent Cut"
A 32-inch Waist Trouser is 1713 inches
at the knee, 16$4 at the bottom.
Wider legs for those who like them
better.
l have lived in Delaware all my life,
and my special work and pleasure Is to
serve Delaware people we'll
Thomas Mccoy,
WITH OF SMYRNA, DEL.
E. 0. ThOmpsOn'S Sons.
1888 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
Crochet Bedspreads

Only 100 to sell at the price
they are fine goods in Mar
seilles patterns and $3.50
quality for 81.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

AN UNPRECEDENTED YEAR FOR REAP
ERs AND OTHER FARM IMPLEMENTS.
Manufacturers of farming machinery
are doing tremendous business. Or
ders for thousands of machines are said
to have been placed, and the compan-
les, although running night and day
to their fullest capacity, have been un-
able to to keep up with the demand.
The business in reapers, movers and
rakes is said to be fully 40 per cent.
above last years demands and much
greater than any previous year. The
reason for the unprecedented demand
is said to be due to the high price at
which wheat has been sold by the far
mers and their general prosperity.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
NOTICE.

All persons that are indebt-
ed to the estate of E. G. FA-
RIES, deceased, will please
settle same at once. Those
having claims will present
same.
Mrs. MARY M. FAIRIES,
Administrators
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

According to the Baltimore NcrS,
the Eastern shore of Maryland ''is
about to assume the attitude of liter
ary centre. 1t is about to prove to the
world that the traditions which have
associated it solely with the sand crab
and huckleberry are false and malic-
ious. 1t is a centre of brains, home
of culture. 1t is up-to-date. ]. Polk
Racine, whose name, for all anybody
knows to the contrary, is destined to
shine beside that of Rudyard Kipling
and Richard Harding Davis, has writ
ten work, and he proposes to have it
! published in book form. Violet Mil
Ter, a Gamblers Daughter; or, The
Terrible Murders at Cat Swamp, is the
trilling title that has been selected for
this rising authors new and matchless
effort.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
UnavaIline Prayer,

Theodore f. Seward, the organizer
of the Don't Worry clubs, tells good
story of little boy who had reached
the multiplication table in the course OF
his education. One night he was sitting
anxiously over paper of figures, when
his mother came along and said, John
ME, do you find your arithmetic very
hard?" Eyes, indeed, mamma, do, y
was his reply. 1T was so awful hard
that 1 prayed to God to help me, but
he's made three mistakes already. -
New York Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29

A bar Of lead cooled to about 800 de-
grees below zero, according to an ex-
pertinent of M. Pietet, gives out when
struck pure musical tone.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
Bleached Muslins
Flashskin

A rub or two every day with
our celebrated Flashskin cloth
will keep everything in the
house bright as a new dollar.
We originally sold this useful
article for 25c. then I5c. for
two cloths---the price now is
ioc.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-29
TRICKS OF THIEVING.
EOW SHOPLlFTERS PILFER IN NEW
YoRK'S BIG STORES.

Women Who Use Clever Children Trained
to the Business as Aids In Their Nefa-
riOus CalIing-The Close Watch Of the
Store Detective.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
SPANS PEACE BILL.
Why II Became Necessary to End
the War.

LONDON. September 9.-According to
the Madrid correspondent OF the Times
the following Is the text Of the bill au-
thorizing the government to conclude
peace:
The reyerses suffered by our arms in
the unequal struggle 60 which We were
driven, in order 10 defend the honor Of
the nation and maintain its rights. de-
prived us al an early stage of the ele-
ments required for continuing the war.
THE bravery Of our soldiers and sail
ors proved insufficient, as did the calm
attitude of the nation. ever ready TO
shed its blood and sacrifice its resources
for the honor Of the Spanish flag.
Separated by wide seas from the ter
ritories which IL was our object to pro-
tect. and these territories being closely
blockaded. so that our few remaining
ships could not reach them, her Matesty's
government has been compelled 10 admit
the truth. which IL that an end must be
put to the war
"The sense OF responsibility entailed by
the preliminary peace negotiations has
weighed most heavily on the govern
ment. Notwithstanding il fully appre-
ciated its duty toward the country, the
government has had 10 consent to these
preliminary negotiations. and TO bow to
the cruel sacrifices imposed by sheer ne
cessity. For this reason. and because
peace must be purchased at the cost of Il
cession of territory and the abandon
ment Of sovereign rights, the govern
ment has thought il eXpedient TO sound
the COrtes before concluding the treaty,
the ratification Of which will be duly
with constitutional law.
The government, whose moderate
language Will not be found fault with by
the representatives, Of the nation, limits
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
-Hsa---a-a- -aa-HH
THE WIRES KEPT HOT.
Close of Dispatch Century Ques-
ton of Hours.

Perhaps two days, possibly only one.
perhaps even less-l mere question OF
hours-wAl see the last Of the Century
sets taken
Save me a set of the Century; cash
follows by mail" This was the substance
OF nne messages the Postal Telegraph
and Western Union delivered yesterday
at the Dispatch counting-room. Tee-
phones-od. i5S; new, 125S-were also rung
up frequently during the day by city
readers, who could not get downtown,
but who wanted their names registered
for sets of the Century Dictionary and
Cyclopedia while they can still be had
at special club prices and terms of pay
ment. The mail and office callers. too,
contributed applications in greater num-
bers than on any previous day.
II is only a question OF a very short
time now until the last set will be taken.
and the club closed. Those still hoping
20 benefit by the Dispatch's special ar
rangement should heed the warning
printed on Page 5. OF this issue. for de-
lay OF a few hours will mean a serious
loss to them IN dollars and cents. 4
registration blank is printed on the same
page, for the convenience OF those who
wish TO procure one OF the sets that still
remain. The safer plan, however,
would be to use the wires. as there is
no way Of telling at what hour the limit
will be reached.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
TELLERITEs JUsTIFIED.
BRITISH ACT PROMPTLY.
They VIII Deal Summariiy with
Fomenters of Cretan Riots.

| ATHENS, September S.-The Asty says
| it learns from an authentic source that
as soon as the British troops arrive at
Gambia from Malta, the Turkish garrison
in Gambia will be expelled, martial law
will be proclaimed, and the ringleaders OF
the riots will be put on trial and publicly
hanged If found guilty.
According TO a dispatch from Gambia.
sent late this evening. the admirals OF
the international fleet have decided 10
compel the disarmng Of the Bashi-Bl-
zouIs. and the surrender Of the instiga-
tors OF the disorder.
CHASTITY STORIES OF MASSACRE.
LONDON, September 9.-The corre-
spondent of the Standard, telegraphing
Thursday from the British battleship
Camperdown, off Gambia. says:
"The refugees tell ghastly stories Of
massacre. They report that no fewer
than 200 Christians are missing. Several
attempts were made last night 10 set
on fire the Office of the Eastern Telegraph
Company. 1t has been ascertained that
all the houses overlooking the British
camp were loopholed for rife-fire and
barrcsded. This shows clearly that the
outbreak was preconcerted
TURKISH ATTITUDE INEXPLICABLE.
"The behavior and attitude Of the Turk
sh troops have been and still are mex
plicable. Without going so far as 10 as
sert that they took part in the attack on
our troops. though many people are ready
to affirm on oath that they actually saw
the Sultan's soldiers firing on our men,
Il is impossible TO contrOvert the posi-
tive fact that they made no attempt TO
render assistance.
Every Christian survivor of the mas
sacre swears that the butchery was most
ly the work of Turkish soldiers, who first
robbed and then slew their victims.
EDHEM RESPONSIBLE.
'Edhem Pasha is the man who ought
TO be held primarily responsible. Had he
wished TO prevent bloodshed he would
most certainly have done So
mot till the British troops under Colo
mel Reid had been fighting hard for four
hours did Edhem, with his Turkish sol
diers arrive upon the scene. He had
then the effrontery 10 say that he had
only lust heard the British troops were
beinr attacked by thousands Of Bashi- |
Bazouks. .
zenfaced lie IL Is enough 10 say that
Edbem Pasha must have known what |
vas happening from the moment the first |
shot was fred If. indeed, he did not ar |
.anee the plot himself"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
TO ihe Public.

Having been disabled by paralysis for
five years so that ! could not do any
heavy work. and having a large family
to support, and two OF those afflicted,
also by the help Of the generous people
Gf this city, in The little business / have
been conducting. l have been able to
make bread for my family; but now as
winter is drawing near my present bust
ness will soon be over, and | would like
10 start something else. !. therefore,
appeal 10 the people once more 10 nelp
me IN making start. Any amount,
however small, will be thankfully re-
ceived. BY so doing you will help
worthy cause. Thanking you for your
past fayors, I am. yours most respect
fully ALBERT MURRY,
No. LOG south Cherry street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Beats Them All.

The Southern special Sunday trips to
West Point, Va. offer an opportunity t.
the people Of Richmond never enjoyed
before. The journey is made in each d-
rection in seventy minutes and the fare
for the round trip is only 60 cents.
The beach reservation at West Point,
adjoining and surrounding the Terminal
Hotel. IS at the disposal OF the excur-
sionists affording pleasure and comforts
The hotel offers modern accommodations
at popular prices.
Special limited train leaves Southern
railway depot at $3.50 A. Nj. every Sun-
day. Returning, leaves West Point an 7
=. NJ. stops at Tunstalls and Lester
Manor