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Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever.
10c, 25c. If G. c. C. fail, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

That Cuba will be benefited by the
baptism of good American blood it is
receiving is certain, but think you that
will lessen the grief of those who have
lost loved one there?
Gen. Shafter weighs 300 pounds, but
every Spaniard at Santiago is ready to
swear that he weighs ton.
Whatever may be done with the
Philippines, it can be set down among
the certainties that they will never be
returned to Spain. 1t is not at all
likely that the President would under
any circumstances desire to restore
them to Spain, but even if he did, the
almost unanimous public sentiment in
the U. S. would prevent.
Admiral MOntijO, who commanded
the fleet destroyed by Dewey, doesn't
try to blame it on the umpire, but
come out tiat-fOoted and says it was
the ragged support given him by the
government.
Wood and RoOsevelt's "Rough Rid
ers" made their debut as fighters on
foot, and a glorious debut it was, re-
sulting in victory under the most ad-
verse circumstances, won by the clear
grit of the men who could not be
stampeded by a Spanish ambuscade.
Hurrah for the Rough Riders.
If the war last long enough, and all
of the Spaniards did not get killed,
they might learn how to shoot fairly
well. Our boys are giving them
plenty of target practice at close range.
Santiago is not model summer re-
sort, but we need it in the conduct of
our business; hence the rush of our
boys.
Among their other bad habits the
Spanish are inveterate cigarette smok-
ers.
The publication of the list of Ameri-
cans killed and wounded, in Cuba.
served to remind everybody of the hor-
rible side of war.
Mr.. Cleveland's opposition to Oannex-
alton when he was President, was un-
popular enough to have served as a
warning to men of smaller caliber, but
it has not been accepted by them all.
When you are suffering from Catarrh or
cold III the head you want relief right away.
Only 10 cents is required to test it. Ask
You druggist for the trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm, or buy the soc size We mail it.
Ely BROS, Sc Warren ST., n. Y. City.
| was afflicted with catarrh last autumn.
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

Gen. Shafter weighs 300 pounds, but
every Spaniard at Santiago is ready to
swear that he weighs ton.
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

Mr.. Cleveland's opposition tOannex-
alton when he was President, was un-
popular enough to have served as a
warning to men Of smaller caliber, but
1t has not been accepted by them all.
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06
Philadelphia, Wilmington I Baltimore Ral.lu:i
DELAWARE DIVI>l,
SOUTHW

On and after May 20, 1873 trains will lca,,
as follows:
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Sn1V2'n0, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, July 6, '9S.
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.

That Cuba will be benefited by the
baptism of good American blood it is
receiving is certain, but think you that
will lessen the grief of those who have
lost loved one there?
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

The publication of the list of Ameri-
cans killed and wounded, in Cuba,
served to remind everybody of the hor-
rible side of war.
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

The flag under which all women
should march is the banner of good -
health. woman owes it -
Smyrna times., 1898-07-06

Among their other bad habits the
Spanish are inveterate cigarette smok-
ers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
An Architectural Hint,

The pagodas before the temples in
Japan seem to be the only class of
buildings that are able to resist the ac-
ton of the earthquakes occurring in
the country Many of the structures
are centuries old, and are rs firm and
substantial as when first built. Though
very high, the construction is such
that their equilibrium is not disturbed,
and they withstand shocks that are
sufficient to utterly demolsh neigh
boring structures. The reason for this
stability is to be found in the peculiar
manner in which they have been con-
structed. The pagoda, which consists
OF framework of heavy timbers, ris-
ing from wide base, has suspended
from the apex long, heavy beam, two
feet or more i'll thickness. At the
lower end are bolted, on each of the
four sides, four heavy timbers, and in
the case of very high pagodas even
more. The affair acts rs huge pendu-
lum, reaching as it does to within six
inches of the ground, and at the oc.
curence of the earthquake it swings in
unison with the motion of the earth,
always keeping the center of gravity
at the base of the pagoda. In this
way the equilibrium is never disturbed,
and this simple mechanical arrange
ment has served to keep intact,
through hundreds OF years, many of
these high structures, which at first
glance would appear to be particularly
susceptible to destruction by earth
quake,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
NEN0M0US SNAKES,
lhc Poison Machinery of the Rep
tiles and How il is Operated.

Some years ago a physician under
took series Of experiments on snakes
with view to extracting a sufficient
amount of their venom to form a
basis for investigation, in order, il
possible, to discover some antidote.
His laboratory is curious and some
what .uncanny place and one from
which those with unsteady nerves in
stinctively recoil.
The apparatus for extracting the
venom is most ingenious and yet a
very simple one. A bit of chamois is
tied over the top of funnel which
leads to a bottle. Everything is Sc
cured very firmly. The snake is
caught 10y the back of the neck and
placed close to this chamois. He
strikes his fangs through it, when
tiny jets OF venom are thrown from
the fangs upon the glass sides of the
bottle. Again and again the snake
is made to strike. If necessary, other
snakes of the same species are used
until a sufficient amount of the venom
is collected.
The relative deadly qualities of the
venom of snakes have also been the
subject of experiments. 1t appears
that the diamond back rattlesnake is
the most to be dreaded. The next in
order is the banded rattlesnakc, fol-
lowed by the copperhead and the
water moccasin or cottonmouth.
The poison machinery of the snake
consists of pair of needle-pointed
fangs, which, when the creature is at
rest, are folded back in the roof of the
mouth, and when it becomes angry
these fangs are thrown forward, and
in the act of striking a tiny jet of
poison is thrown from each. The
poison is a thin, yellow fluid which on
exposure decomposes very rapidly.
Snake poison, if kept from the air or
dried, retains its full force for many
years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
Fresh Meat for the Bows.

The New York Commercial tells OF
late shipment of frozen meats on the
transport Celtic from that city to the
boys in blue at Manila.
1t was one of the most remarkable
trips ever made by refrigerator boat
and is being watched with much in.
terest by the large packers in the Uni
ted States. The Celtic has on board
for the use of the sailors and soldiers
in and around Manila about 25O,OOO
pounds of fresh frozen beef, 25,OOO
pounds of fresh frozen mutton, and
10000 pounds of fresh vegetables.
The meat was sewn in cheeseclotll
frozen in Chicago and brought from
there to New York, where it was trans.
ferred to the refrigerators of the Celtic
in frozen condition, and is expected
to remain fresh until brought out OF
the ships hold for consumption.
To transfer such an enormous guam
tity of provisions so great distance is
a new departure in the trade and one
that is being watched by all business
trades with much interest. If meat
can be transported so far and landed
in good condition, the almost limitless
possibilities of refrigeration and OF
nautical cold storage will have been
demonstrated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
PRESERVED OUNCES.

Wash the fruit thoroughly, pare and
place the parings in separate kettle
for jelly. Cut out the core and quar-
ter the fruit, drop the pieces in cold
water to prevent them from turning
to dark color. Place two layers of
the pared fruit into preserving kettle
aud cover with cold water; boil over
slow fire until the fruit is tender;
when done put the pieces on a platter.
Strain the water in which they have
been boiled and add to it three quar-
ters of pound of sugar for each pint
OF juice; boil this gently for 10 min
utes; skim, add the fruit and simmer
for 20 minutes longer, then take out
the fruit carefully with two-pronged
fork, to prevent it from being broken.
Put the preserve jars into pan of
boiling water and then begin to fill
them with fruit, one piece at Il time.
When filled pour over the juice.
When the water in the pan is cool the
jars are ready to seal. Apples can be
used with the ounces, and will give Il
pleasant flavor, but the apples must
be removed from the kettle ut least 10
minutes before the ounces, as they do
not require as long time to cook.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
Washington Relics.
Washington Post.


One of the most interesting relics
in the National museum at Washing
ton is the camp chest used by WASH
ington throughout the Revolution.
1t is a compact affair about the size of
a tourists wicker chest for cooking of
the present day, q feet long, 9 feet
wide, l foot high, and it contains an
outfit consisting of finder box, pepper
and salt boxes, bottles, knives, forks,
gridiron and plates. Every bit of the
outfit save one bottle, which is broken
at the shoulder, looks strong enough
to stand another campaign.
Near by are the tents used by Wash
ington-three in number. One is a
sleeping tent, 2S feet long, with walls
6 feet high and roof with a 6 foot
pitch. 1t is made of linen. The other
two are marquee tents of smaller size,
one with walls, the other a shelter
tent open on the sides. That the
tenting material of Revolutionary
days was good stuff is proved by the
excellent condition of these tents,
which sheltered the great commander
through all his severe campaigns.
Here also is Washington's uniform,
worn by him when he gave up his
commission as commander in chief of
the army, at Annapolis in 1888. 1t
consists of big shadbelly coat OF blue
broadcloth, lined and trimmed with
soft buckskin and ornamented with
broad, flat brass buttons; buckskin
waistcoat and breeches. The size of
the garments (Which are in state of
excellent preservation) testify to the
bi. stature of the Father of His Coun-
try and suggest that he had an eye to
a fine appearance in his dress.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
How snake Poison Kills.

The action Of poisons upon the
system is and always has been one OF
the most interesting of subjects. Just
how and why it kills has just been
determined through series of expert.
ments made by scientists. The fol-
lowing description is unquestionably
the best and lucid of any that has
been given to the public: "The
venom may be roughly separated into
two parts-one acting upon the blood
and the other upon the nerves. When
injected it Immediately begins to Gre
ate terrible destruction in the blood
vessels, the walls of the veins are
eaten away and an internal hemor-
rhage takes place. While this is going
on a portion of the venom is attack
ing the nerves. Particularly suscepti.
BILE to it's ravages is the vasometer
system, nerve center which controls
the muscles of respiration. Paralysis
takes place in these organs, and the
victim generally dies from an inability
to breathe"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
One Day at n Time.

1t is blessed secret this of living
by the day. Any one can carry his
burden, however heavy, till nightfall.
Any one can live sweetly, patiently,
lovingly, purely, till the sun goes
down. And this is all that life really
means to us-just one little day. DO
to-day's duty. Fight to-day's tempta-
tions, and do not weaken and distract
yourself by looking forward to things
you cannot see and could not under
stand if you saw them. God gives us
nights to shut down the curtain oi
darkness on our little days. We can.
not see beyond. Short horizons make
life easier and give us one OF brave
true, holy living.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
Back to True Democracy.
New York Journal.

The time is ripe for an assertion OF
the spirit of true Democracy through
out the nation. Have not the honest
patriotic, progressive masses of the
Democratic party had enough of the
small-souled leadership that has fore
sworn the principles of Jefferson, Jack
son, Polk and Marcy and reduced the
mighty organization that ruled the
republic for sixty glorious years to a
helpless faction?
The Democracy can never prosper
until it sloughs off the taint of OBJ
structionism with which it became in
fected during the civil war and re-
sumes the habits of initiative and posi-
tive action that it had in its days OF
power. Through all its history until
the time of secession the Democracy
was the party of energy, and OF ag.
gressive Americanism. 1t had for op-
ponents- Federalists, Wings and Re.
publicans-that hcsitated, quibbled
and obstructed. The Democracy al
ways held high the banner of the re-
public, and never lost an honorable
opportunity to extend the national
power and the national boundaries.
II must resume its historical posi-.
ticn. The Democracy as party ol
mere obstruction is impossible. 1t
must be in the front of the march OF
national progress. 1t must help to
plant our flag in the East and West
Indies; it must aid in the construction
of navy as mighty as our new respon-
sibilities require; it must Loyalty sup
port the construction of the Nicaragua
canal by the government, and it must
promote the development at West
Point and Annapolis of universities
great enough to supply all the trained
officers required TO maintain our ma.
tional interests on land and sea.
Standing on such policy the Dem.
ocracy can hopefully appeal for the
confidence of the American people
and it can never hope to win it with
anything else.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
Our I'm me ense Rail way system.

The railway system in the United
States employs $4,000 locomotives,
10000 passenger cars and 5000 mail
and baggage cars. These figures seem
large till the number of freight cars is
stated, which is 1,25O,OOO. A passen-
ger train consisting of locomotive,
tender, baggage and six passenger cars,
with their contents, is estimated to
weigh about 184 tons. Freight trains
sometimes reach weight of $50 tons.
An ordinary passenger car costs from
1900 to 5000 and a sleeping car
anywhere from $4,000 to $4,000.
The system, with its gigantic equip
ment, is practically the growth of a
single generation. With the additions
OF another quarter or half a century
posterity ought to stand and gaze at
its stupendous proportions. But it
will probably be gradually educated
out of all its capacities of wonder, as
we have been out of many of our own,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

to any type OF vessel and of any size
1t Is not even necessary to make q
close approach to the vessel to be de.
stroycd. At the distance of 100 feet
the explosion of 200 pounds OF dyna
mite will exert a shattering effect OF
battleship, but there is no reason
why we should not load a vessel with
200 or 300 tons, or even more, of dy
Mantle, which exploded even mile ol
So away, would raise wave that wOult
overwhelm the biggest ship ever built
But | have no desire that my fame
should rest on the invention of ;
merely destructive device, no matter
hcw terrible. | prefer to be rcmem
bered as the inventor who succeeded
i'll abolishing war. That will be my
highest pride. But there are many
peaceful uses to which my invention
eau be put, conspicuously that of res
cuing the shipwrecked.
"It will be perfectly feasible to
equip our liie-saving stations with life
cars, or life boats, directed and con
trolled from the shore, which will ap
proach stranded vessels and bring of
the passengers and crews without risk.
ing the lives Of the brave fellows who
are now forced to fight their way tC
the rescue through the raging surf
1t may also be used for the propulsion
of pilot boats, for carrying letters OF
provisions or instruments to inacces.
siblc regions, for killing whales, and
for many other commercial or scien
tiiic purposes"
" Is there any limit" he was asked
"to the distance at which the con.
trolling device can be operated"
In the operations of war;" replied
Tesla, 1.-THE radius of control would
usually be limited by the range of the
vision Of the operator, whether ailoat
or ashore, but otherwise there is nc
limit to the distance. In order to give
4 practical illustration of this it is my
intention to exhibit q model of a tor.
pedo boat at the Paris Exposition and
direct all its movements from an office
in New York, precisely as I have
shown you the working of the model
here to-day, except that in Paris in.
tend to exhibit it afloat in tank"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
The Overruling OF a Judge.

A Nudge the other day awoke in the
night to find his room in the posses
sion of two armed burglars. Covered
by the pistol of one of the marauders.
The judge watched the proceedings
with his usual judicial calm. One of
the depredators found watch.
Don't take that" the Judge said, ait
has little value and is keepsake" "
The motion is overruled,' replied
the burglar. al appeal" rejoined the
judge. The two burglars consulted,
and the spokesman then replied :
"The appeal is allowed. The case
coming ON before full tribunal of the
supreme court, that body is of the
unanimous opinion that the decree of
the lower court should be sustained,
and it is accordingly so ordered"
Pocketing the watch, court adjourned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

HOW To CDEAN SILVER AND BRASS.
AS the cleaning Of silver and Britain
mia metal is necessary in every house.
hold, every one will be glad to know
how to succeed in making silver look
its best. III very tarnished, first wash
the various articles in hot water, then
dissolve two tablespoonfuls Of pow
dered alum i'll quart Of moderately
strong lye. Stir in Il gill OF soft soap,
and remove the scum as it rises
Sponge the silver with the mixture,
and let it steep for a quartor Of an
hour. Now wash in warm soapsuds,
wipe dry, and polish with jewelers.
rouge or whiting mixed with mcthy-
lated spirits instead of water to the
consistency of cream. Be careful not
to let the rouge or whiting remain in
the intestices of the pattern. 1t has
bad effect on the silver Every speck
should be rubbed off with a soft brush
kept for the purpose.
Britannia metal may be washed in
hot soap and water, like silver, and
polished with the following applica-
ton: Half pound of whiting mixed
with gill of sweet oil, an ounce of
soft soap, half an ounce of yellow soap
melted in little water and sufficient
methylated spirits to work the whole
to cream. Apply with a soft rag,
wipe off and polish with chamois
leather. This will give the metal a
splendid polish, and it will last clean
long time
The brilliant polish to be seen on
new silver in jewelers. shops is OBJ
tanned chiefly by rubbing with fine
chamois leather or the still softer
palms OF n woman's hands.
A brass kettle is handsome and
picturesque addition to the afternoon
tea table, but it must he the perfection
OF brightness to look we'll. To keep it
in good order clean it in the following
way: Rub on a mixture of powdered
rotten stone and oil of turpentine with
soft rag and polish with chamois.
Ii the brass has been neglected, an
ounce Of oxalic acid added to pint Of
water and applied to the brass with a
piece oil flannel will be found effective.
Let the kettle be then we'll polished,
and its brightness will revive. If this
latter method be occasionally adopted
and for ordinary cleaning the rotten
stone and Oil of turpentine are used,
the brass will always be a thing of
beauty.
Lemons when they have had the
juice squeezed out are not worthless,
SO do not throw them away. They
may be dipped into salt and used to
clean copper or brass utensils. A
brilliant surface will be the result if
polished ut once with q soft cloth or
leather. A moldy or squeezed out
lemon put into dirty saucepan half
full of water and boiled for half an
hour cleans it perfectly and removes
all Odor of fish or onions.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

wash the sink thoroughly; flush the
drain pipe with hot sud- or hot soda
water; wipe the sink dry; always
keep two swill pals, and use them al.
ternately cleaning each as soon as
emptied.
Wash dish towels in cold water
with plenty of soap, and rinse thor
oughly in cold water every time they
are used; if left to dry without wash
ing they have disagrccable odor and
are sticky.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

The Democratic gains in the Eastern
States for Congress arc decidedly en-
couraging We have two in Illinois,
two in Kentucky, two in Maryland,
two in Massachusetts,, two in New
Jersey, thirteen in New York, six i'll
North Carolina, seven in Pennsylvania
four in Virginia, and one in Wes,
Virginia; total fl.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

By a majority of one vote Sedro has
won the right to retain its name for
the consolidated towns of Sedro and
! Woolley.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02
A USE FOR SCRAPS OF BREAD.

The unbroken pieces and crusts of
bread not fit for toast may be put into
a pan and dried, not Drowned, in a
cool oven. Better leave the door open,
or you may forget them. When thor
oughly dry, roll them on an old bread
board, sift through a coarse sieve, put
them into a glass jar or tin box and
stand them aside for bread crumbing
croquettes, outlets, etc. This will save
the purchase of raspings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

A new coffee pot should never be
washed OH the inside with soap; wash
outside and rinse thoroughly inside
with clear water then set on the stove
to dry and finally (when dry) rub the
inside with clean dry cloth; unless
great care is taken in cleansing the
not in which coffee is boiled and the
one in which it is served disagree.
able odor and greasy taste will he per-
ceptible making the beverage unfit for
use. Use your dish cloth for cups and
dishes and a strong linen cloth for
everything that requires hard rubbing
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-12-02

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