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Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
NIOTICE.

n
~ Notice is hereby given that /, Maria f
Smith, being the owner and occupant of the
house known as the Chester House. in the
Town OF smyrna Kent county and State of Del
aware intend TO make application to the Court
of General Sessions Of the State of Delaware, in
and for Kent County. at its next session,
which will commence and be held al
Dover. in Kent County aforesaid. on Mon
day, the twenty fifth day Of April, in the
year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety eight, for q license for the keepinR Of
an inn OF tavern and authorizing the sale of in
tOxicating liquors in less quantities than one
quart, TO be drunk on the premises in said
"Chester House" The said Chester House !"
wherein an inn or tavern is proposed 20 be kept
with the privilege Of selling therein intoxicating
LIQUORS in less quantities than one quart TO be
drunk on the premises, Is located In United
School District. Nos. and u and and 1O7 in
Kent County and State of Delaware and forming
one United School District by the name of the
Smyrna Public Schools" and on nj. Vernon
Street, formerly Methodist Street. in the said
Town of Smyrna. in Kent County afor esaid.
The time when the said application will be made
by me, will be on Monday, the twenty fifth day OF
April IN the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety y-eght, being the first day Of
the next term of the Court of General ses
sions of the Sta,e Of Delaware In and for Kent
County. The names of the respectable citizens
recommending my said application, one-half o
whom at least are substantial ireehoiders, are
James Hendrickson, A. B. Carpenter,
James W. Spruancc, VIM. b. Grant,
o. Fisher b r. MOTIFS,
c. W. Sisco, James Williams
/ n 4. Jefferson, sherman Kittle,
William Smith, Wm. NJ. Lewis,
Jacob Leinberger George H. Williams,
MARIA F. SMITH.
] smyrna, Del, Feb. 2S, 1898.
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No. Inlay, sOrTel Mare standard bred, "
years old, sound and gentle in single and double
harness. a fine roadster and fast.
No 2-EaSter Snrrel Horse stylish. a good
driver and wOrk years old sound
No. 3-Nel lie. Brown Mare, s years old, sound
and gentle will work anywhere; a fine brood
mare.
No. 4-Bell, Gray Mare, 10 years old, a good
worker and brood mare
No. 5-lIerry. iron-gray Colt, years old next
June, Norman stock. large, and broken to all
harness, sound and gentle.
NO o. orman, chestnutsOrrel, white main
ana TAIL Norman stOcg, years old next MAY,
SOUND ana well broken to any harness. Both OF
the above have only to be seen to be appreciated
No. 1-Dexter, bay colt, years old next May,
a beauty.
No. o-Fannie iron gray colt years old next
June. will make fine driver
No. 9-Lillic, SOrrel Colt years old next July.
No. lO-HOp, Bay Colt. l year old next May,
stylish. and has great future
NOS. ii and l2-Pair of Mules one a cream
color, u years old, no better in the state The
mate is a brown; IS years old.
bred
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
First Showing of Chill
dren's Spring Wear
And a Notice

Are there girls of + to 16 at your
house? Here is good news-the
new Dresses and Refers for spring
are ready and we give them first
showing now.
And chiIdren'S wear is cheaper
now-relatively as cheap as Wo-
mems. That's a triumph. twas
long in coming. The change is
particularly noticeable in the reef.
ers and in the separate skirts-for
we shall sell largely of separate
skirts for girls of II to 16, for wear
with fancy waist or shirt waist.
The new wool and Silk-and-Wool
dresses run from SO to $16.5O. In
some, prices advance with size.
Where possible we make all sizes
the same price.
The cotton dresseS-and very
dainty they are-$2.5O to $3.50.
The REFERS, $3.50 to S11.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Here is a pointer for any of our
readers who may be troubled with par
alysis. Mr.. E. NJ. Frye, prominent
merchant of BOquet, Westmoreland
County, Pa, says one of his customers
who have walked with crutch for two
years, owing to partial paralysis, was
cured by using Chamberlain Pain
Balm. The man has fully recovered
and is now working in the mines.
Pain Balm sis also famous for its
cures of rheumatism. One applica-
ton relieves the pain. For sale by
Clifton & Raymond.
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$4,000
$4,000

AS stated in our first announcements we expected
10 close TINS sale about March lst which would allow
us the full month Of March to invoice make tbn cbano
as stated and make ready for the New Firms Snri6~
Opening about April lst. While our sales have been
far greater than anticipated the stock has likewise been
greater and we are therefore obliged to take more time
IOr the sale and less time in preparation for the New
Firms Spring Opening
During these two weeks we will he better prepared
to serve our patrons and will offer further inducements
tor the continuance of their patronage in the way Of
heavier cuts ON certain lines with each week special
attractions which will fully compensate you for the
visits we hope to receive
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Specials for This Week.

We have opened another
twenty-five dozen lot of those
popular 5 cent Handkerchiefs -
Hamburgs and TorchOn Lacts.
at One-half regular prices. Hem
med Pillow and Bolster Cases
and Sheets, at less than cost of
muslin.
Ladies' 25c regular made Hose.
at tic.
Ladies' 75c Empire Gowns.
handsomely trimmed at 58c.
Other attractions of like value
will be opened later in the week.
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Blankets and WOOIens.

During this sale we have re-
duced this stock about so per
cent. The remainder will 20 at
further reduced prices. Some
excellent values are left.
Flannels come in for their
share Of this extra cut.
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Dress Goods.

We have several pieces of
novelties in dark shades of ex-
cellent value, that will receive
their share Of this extra cut in
price. We will open special for
this week thirty or forty pieces
OF fancy Dress Goods in the
Spring shades that will 60 at
one-half their value. These are
genuine Bargains.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
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 well. 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., 1898-03-02
EverYbody SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartc, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
end positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, labitual constipation
and biliOusness. Please buy and try n box
Of g. G. G.. to-day; 10, -, 30 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Special Bargain Counter.

Our friends in New York and
Philadelphia have their eyes open
for Special Bargains. and are
sending us each week what thev
believe to be true bargains. You
will find them here at our cost.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Bedspreads and
Turkish Towels.

A small lot slightly soiled
and mussed in the showing will
be sold Saturday at bargain
prices. All they need is a
little soap and water.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

FAC. SMILE signature of cHAs. II. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper Of every bottle Of CAsToRIA.
When Baby was sicS, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr.. L. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
scriptions and receives monies on old. All
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
vnar in ndvnnce
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Boot and Shoe Department.

Our entire Shoe stock will be
continued at cost, with the ex-
ception of the stock on the Bar
gain Table, which in most in.
stances is going at less than one
half regular price.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
White Goods.

Victoria Lawns and India
Linens in short length, I to
4 yards each. Six thousands
yards will be ready for sale on
Saturday at 6, 7, 8, 10 and
I2sc, which is just half price.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Union Suits.

The balance of our Winter
and Fall Suits will be closed
out very cheap.
p natural gray suits, 75c. grade
for 39c
80 white and natural suits, 65 per
cent. wool, $125 grade for 19c.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
VIM. B. SHARP
& co.
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Ginghanns.

Surely destined to be one Of
the most popular fabrics for
dresses and waists this season.
We have three thousand yards
of the finest grade of Dress
Ginghams made in this coun-
try. They are fully equal to
the best imported qualities,
being made of the finest comb
ed cotton with a weave as per-
feet as smothed silk. These
goods were slightly wet on the
edges in a recent fire, but
aside from being rumpled in
the refolding are as perfect as
when first made. These goods
are fully worth 2Oc per yard.
We shall offer the lot on Sat-
urday for IOc per yard.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
WANAMAKER,S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Feb. 2S, 1893
High=Grade
Velvet Carpets, $1.1O

1t is a bit of the unexpected. We
have seventeen thousand yards OF
these elegant floor-coverings, in
thirty-seven patterns. Many of the
carpets are matched in stair carpet
ing, and most of the room designs
have borders.
These carpets today sell regular
ly at S1.4O and S1.5O.
They are all worsted. Andw worsted
velvet carpets are almost unsur-
passed for wear, while worSted pile
does not get old-looking, as the
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Galatea Cloth.

Nothing dressier for Chill
dren's Suits than Galatea.
We have all the newest color
ings and stripes with the plain
colors to match. Quality equal
to the imported I2!c pei
yard.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Educate Your I;OweIs with Cascarets.
Carry Cnthnriir, cure constipation forever.
iOe, 70 IL G. G. Q. fail, druggists refund money.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0e or 2oc.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Ladies' and ChiIdren'S S
Coats.

This stock has been greatly re-
duced, but we have yet some
very choice garments, which it
will pay you to buy for next sea-
son. They will receive an extra
cut in price.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Grocery Department.

Each week our Grocery Department is receiving new
attractions Some specials offered for the Lenten season
Your orders called for and delivered all parts Of Smyrna
and Clayton
We thank our friends for their liberal patronage during
this sale and will endeavor reward them continuance
OF their valued favOrs during the weeks.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Mattings.

Here will be found some of the
best values we are offering, and
at a time when you most need
them. The sale opened with two
thousand yards.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Underwear, COrSetS, and
Notions.

We will continue COrsets at
cost price, with a special cut on
all grades Of Underwear.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Large Lot of Farming Implements

HOUSEHOLD GOODS, &c.-No. . Cook Stove,
wood burner, nearly new, good make, with fix.
lures, complete. MOI Victor Cook, with fixtures,
Sitting room Stove, double heater. air.tight wood
Stove, Sofa, Bed Chamber suits. Chairs. Blinds,
Bedsteads, Walnut Extension Table 10 feet long,
one nat Office desk and set. Dairy Fixtures
Barrel Churn ? five gallon Milk Cans.
TERMS.--All sums Of $50 and under, cash
Will be required over that amount a credit OF
10 Months will be given, by the purchaser Civ
ing oankable note, with approved endorser
A Discount of per cent will be allowed on all
sums over $50 for cash. No goods 10 be removed
until terms are complied with.
HFs, KATE r. PRIrlROSE,
B. V, Weldon, Auctioneer
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Muslin, Calico and GinghamS.

AS long as the sale continues
we will continue our prices the
same, which are well known to
our patrons.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Napkins
and
Towels

Napkins HOUSEKEEPERS and
and notelKeePerS-OuyerS
To,aIc of one piece or a hun
A""N0 dred-may share the
liberal savings on these linens we
tell of today. There'll be sharper,
Sturdier prices when next lots come.
This word of these
NAPKINS
At Sl35 a dozen-Heavy cream German
napkins % inches square
At 81 4 Gozen-Fine beached Scotch dam
ask napkins; % inches square.
At S2.25 a dozen Soft-fniSh bleached
German damask napkins; "a inches
square.
At $3.50 dozen-Extra quality double
damask Scotch napkins "a inches
square.
TOWELS
At l213c each-Bleachcd Scotch Huck
Towels fringed; l9x3S inches.
At lSc each-Good b,eached Huck Towel
hemmel; ISx3S inches
At 25c each-Extra large and heavy Huts
Towels: fringed; 23x42 inches.
John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Muslins.
Special for Saturday.

1900 yards 4O-inch wide unbleached
Sheeting, sc. per yard.
Hill bleached, yard wide, &c.
Fruit of Loom, yard wide, go.
Dwight Anchor, yard wide, 65c.
Pride of West, yard wide, Sc.
Wamsutta, yard wide, SIC.
Utica NOnpareil, yard wide, SIC.
all standard: all the very best.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

fiber does not cause dirt or dust to
adhere. The pile is "lively," and
quickly springs back after footballs
and does not even retain the i'm
preston of heavy furniture. In a
word
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
Carpets

were never cheaper. The new
Spring styles are very hand
some. You should get &C
quianted with our carpet room /;
the prices will please you as
we'll as the patterns.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
10 Head Mich Cows and HeiferS

All young and well selected. SOme5aEn
Will be fresh by day of sale and all ~ IA
coming In profit. Some Jersey, enti- M7D
tied to be regst, red. ~=1z---Sss
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

SnpTaaO ~O.......- MIR. H. NJ lhurloW
Re iiatiOIl Frankln BrOckSOU, ESg
f'iHrl O. Sn. .............-....M MT II. NJ lhu'lOW
Beclati, ................ .. Miss Annie Nandrver
Btij su Mr.. Isaac Beatty
ririn .-.--.------.-.
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02
TWO FINE BROOD sOws,

One heavy with pig, Chester County White, the
other black and white Berkshire, has ten
pigs by her side
IA Fine shUats, good stock; 500 pounds of Side
Meat, lot Of hogs heads and iowls. l barrel oil
pure. Cider Vinegar 100 baskets Of White POta.
toes and some seed potatoes
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Piau, Mr- H. NJ. Thnrlow
II II. IhurluN Mrs Aubrey NandeVer
Mrs>ers. Vi. P~ice ami u. NJ. 1huIlOw
i ujl So o.. .....Mr Isaac Ftau
* Iciai,li. franklin Rr0ckS0n, Esq.
Tenor Mr. l.. ". PIice
G.! ruet sol ...... ......Mr. i. NJ. Thurl0w
k,uiing ................. Miss Annie a.. Naudcyer
Smyrna times., 1898-03-02

Not large amount OF any one
lot-leaSt at S1.25.
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of Brazil the title not having yet been de-
cided The nominee was the Rev. Lucien
Lee Kinsolving. missionary to Brazil and
a brother of Rev. A. Kinsolving of Christ
Church, Brooklyn. and of Bishop Kinsolv-
ing of Texas.
One of the errands of DR.. Meek is to
present the matter Of Rev. Mr. Kinsolv-
ing's nomination to the House of Bishops
of the United States and secure confirma-
ton of the action.
The concordat is based upon that be-
tween the Episcopal communions in this
country and Hayti. but provides that
there shall be three Brazilian bishops. and
the Protestant Episcopal Church In Brazil
shall become an independent body. Mean
while it provides for temporary board of
administration to be composed of four
members of the American House of Bish-
ops and the new bishop to Brazil. the same
to have charge until such time as the
church In Brazil may become self-support-
ing and independent.
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THE RAILROAD WAR
Western Roads Will Fight It Out With
the Canadian Pacific

CHICAGO, July 3O.-Officials of Western
roads are preparing their case against the
Canadian Pacific for presentation 20 the
Interstate Commerce Commission at its
session in this city next Monday. P. D.
Eustis, General Passenger Agent of the
Burlington, will, it is said make the prin-
cipal argument for the Chicago-St. Paul
lines. General Passenger Agent Fee of the
Northern Pacific will handle the bulk OF
the heavy testimony for the American
transcontinental roads.
When the Canadian Pacific was built
through to the Pacific, the Northern Pacific
was its only competitor. Mr. Hills line
Gid not become a competitor until 1893. Gen.
eral Passenger Agent Whitney Of the Greai
Northern is, however, producing an i'm.
mense quantity Of testimony in this case
Mr.. Whitney says:
1.-The issue is whether the Canadian Pa.
cific shall compel the American roads t.
charge more for transportation from on,
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YOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE
Closing of the Grand Lodge-Officer
Elected for the Coming Year

SAN FRANCISCO. July 3o.-The conclud-
ing session of tho Young Ladies' Grand
Institute was held today. when the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
Mary Maggie, grand president; Anna NJ.
Potthoff, grand first vice president; Jo-
sephine 7. Malloy, grand secretary and
grand treasurer.
Miss Mary 1. Wynne becomes the past
grand president.
Grand directors: May Stein of San Fran
cisco, who received the highest number OF
votes cast; Miss NJ. Mccarthy of Oakland,
Miss Ella Comyns of San Francisco, Mrs.
DR.. F. S. Raglan of San Francisco, Miss
Mary I. Wynne Of Vallejo, Miss Conklin of
San Francisco. Miss Sullivan of San Jose,
Miss Fleming Of Oakland, Miss McInerney
of MERGED and Miss Kate DrlscoN of San
Francisco
In the evening the newly elected directors
were installed.
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pointment of two receivers, and an under
standing was agreed upon that if the Prov
ldent Life and Trust company would pay
the back taxes, amounting to se6OoOO, 1t
could have the privilege of naming the re-
ceiver. Longstreet was therefore ap-
pointed.
The claim of the Provident Life and
Trust Co. is s542, 900, and with back taxes
which the company has agreed to pay it
will have 100000 in the property. The mort
gagged premises are assessed at 81 900. 000.
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L daa-
Tacoma Land COMPANY Fails

TACOMA, Wash, July 3O.-The Tacoma
Land Company, owner of the original
townsite of the city of Tacoma, was placed
In the hands of a receiver today, Henry
Longstreth being appointed with bonds
fixed at 100000. The appointment was
made on the petition Of the Provident Life
and Trust Company of West Chester, Pa
the mortgages, who offered to pay all
arrears of the city and county taxes
amounting to $260,0Oo If Longstreth was
appointed receiver.
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A FOUR MILLION FAILURE
Receiver Appointed for the Tacoma
Land Company

TACOMA, Wash, July 30.-Henry Long
street was today appointed receiver of the
Tacoma Land company, on application of
the Provldent Life and Trust Company of
Philadelphia. as the mortgage. and w. S.
Perry as general creditor.
The mortgages commended against the ap-
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REV. MEEK OF BRAZIL
Wants to Straighten Out Church Mat
tiers in His Country

NEW YORK, July 30.-The Rev. John G..
Meek has arrived in this city from Bra
zil. He comes as the representative of the
Protestant Episcopal Church In the United
States of Brazil to the American House OF
Bishops, empowered to sign a concondat
between the Episcopal communions in the
two countries. At convention held recent
,ly in Puerto Allegro nomination was
mads Of bishop Of Rio Do Sui. or perhaps
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Missouri Republicans

ST. LOUIS, July 3O.-Republicans of the
Tenth Congressional district today unani-
mously renominated Hon. Richard Bar
thoidt for his fourth term in Congress.
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Roosevelts Rough Riders did not know
they were going into country so rough
that they could not ride in it.-Philadslphia
Ledger.
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All prices Of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom, 32l South Spring street.
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-07-09
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Inc following resolutions were adop-
ted by Div. No. 2, Winona Co. of the
A. o. H., in memory OF Rev. Philip
NOLAN:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God
to remove from our midst one of o,,r
esteemed members, Brother Philip
Mohan, who was sincere member of
the A. o. H., ever attached to it's noble
principles and a devout member of the
Roman Catholic church.
Resolved, That we, the members of
Div. No. 2, Winona Co. Of the A. O. H..
deplore the loss of faithful member.
each Of us brother and friend, and
sincerely hope that Almighty God has
called him to place of rest.
Resolved, That we extend to his be-
reaved family our most heartfelt sym-
pathies in the loss of faithful husband
and a kind father
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be presented to his sorrowing
family, spread on the minutes of our
division, published in the Rushford Star.
Winona Herald and Irish Standard Of
Minneapolis.
]. J. MORAN,
F. p. MONAHAN,
w. E. BURKE,
Committee.
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Importing to Voters,

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state of Minnesota under the amend
ment OF 1896. Are you one of that num-
Der?
Every citizen feels a just pride in his
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Of our republic. ''The Elective Fran
chise," neat little book, is the only
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The subject is so stated that the
humblest citizen can comprehend it.
Every citizen Of the state should pro-
cure copy of this work, whether
naturalized or not, that he may be posted
OH the naturalization laws OF the United
States and thereby be able to explain it
to his neighbol. We have procured a
limited number of these books and will
be glad to send them to any address at
the following prices, viz: Single copy,
post paid. cents; $500 per hundred;
$500 per thousand.
Each central committeeman should
SEQ that a copy of this work is placed
in each voters hands.