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Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

Woven and printed-American
and imported. The lover of dainty
garments will choose the fabrics
for summer waists and dresses
where the picking is so choice.
Perhaps you would never guess
that cotton stuffS were made so
beautiful until you take look over
these laden counters. This hint of
the prices by waist lengths
WOVEN COTTONS-
American CheviOts, 3 yards for Csc, 45e,
SIC, 75c.
Scotch CheviotS, 3 yards for 9Oc.
American GinghamS, 3 yards for l9c, 27c,
SOC, $50.
American Madras, 3yardS for 45c, SIC, 75c.
Scotch Ginghams, yards for 60c, 75e,
Sl.O5.
Scotch Madras, yards for Sl.O5.
Scotch Linens, yards for SAC, S135.
PRINTED COTTONS-
Standard Calicoes, 81 yards for lac, lSe
Printed Madras, yards for $50.
36 in Best PercaleS, 3 yards for CSC.
Fine SateenS. 3 yards for 30c, 45c.
TlullCO SuCNlONSi ydiOS lOi to-
LAWNS AND DIMITIES-
Fine Dimity, 3 yards for 15c.
Fine Lawn, 3yardS for PIC.
BatiSte Lawn, 3 yards for 30c, 3Sc.
Swiss Lawn, 3 yards for 3Sc.
Plaid Organdie, yards for $50.
Swiss Null, 3 yards for 45c.
| Striped Lawns, yards for 45c.
| Organdie Lawns yards for SIC.
DRESS PATTERNS
Counting twelve yards for a gooC
dress pattern, you need only tC
multiply the waist cost of any o.
the above by four to find the cos
of the full dress pattern.
| COTTON COVERT
An almost perfect imitation of thu
best wool covertS, much liked 70
sturdy outing dresses and bicycle
skirts and jackets. No fear of muC
or rain, as they launder to look likr
new. A dozen mixtures. Price
12HC a Yd.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

POOR OUTLOOK FOR FRUIT. Pro
fessor Wesley Webb, secretary of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society, says
that there is a poor outlook for fruit
this year on the Peninsula. Last
March he says, there was a good pros
pect for all fruits, but the April storms
about ruined the fruit south of Kent
county, Del. In New Castle and Kent
counties, Del, and in Kent county,
Md, there will be fair crop of apples
and pears and considerable quantity
of peaches, although the June drop is
causing loss of the latter. The straw
berry yield has been large, but the
prices are so low that some of the
growers are allowing the Strawberries
| to rot in the fields.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Redemption Of Town Bond.

In compliance with Section 8, Chapter
5G4, Laws of Delaware, passed at Dover,
March 10th, 1895, notice is hereby gwen
that the Commissioners of the Town OF
Smyrna have elected to redeem Water BOND
No 8. of said town. on the 1st day of July,
1898, at the Fruit Growers National Bank,
of Smyrna, Del. Interest on said bond
will then cease. By order,
J. G. ROBINSON,
President of Town Commissioners.
E.V. COOPER, Treasurer.
May 28th, 1898.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until II getss. Dey sa,' onu
the reach of medicine. Ihey ee olsen oosss 80
IL viii i vvaar them away. Could they be IN,
duced to try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam. which is sold ON possitiye
guarantee to cure, they would immedlaseely esl..
see the excellent effect after taking tne mrs nIs'
dose. Price 25c. and soc. Ifadt s'se J'ee'
At all druggists
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr. I'll. Mason is our authorized agent
-. CLAYTON. Del, and will receive new sub
'ar;ptions and receives monies on old. All
.,ov-s items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
wear in advance.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
DELAWARE ITEMS.
The Legislature paid out more than
$8, goo for lawyers fees.

The Legislature paid out more than
$4,000 for lawyers fees.
Governor Tunnel has approved all
the registration and election bills pass
law.
The New Castle County Democratic
Executive Committee has appointed
Andrew Webster member from Black
bird hundred.
In few days the soldiers at Middle
town will be completely equipped and
VIII then be ready to go anywhere that
1t may be sent.
1t has been suggested in Dover, that
the New Castle Century Club take
hold of the project of establishing a
town hall there.
William j. Black, of Delaware, was
yesterday appointed by the President
an additional paymaster in the army.
Rev. William T. Hammand, of the
Wilmington Conference, has been left
a fortune by the death of an uncle in
Philadelphia.
The Sussex County School Board
has divided the county into thirty-two
colored school districts, there being
that many colored schools in the
county.
The second trial in the Dover bank
case began yesterday-T. S. Clark. 1t
cannot fail to prove interesting. The
revelations made in the Cooper case
read like romance.
The Levy Court of Kent county, de-
string to emulate the Legislature,
have given orders for repalntlng and
papering the Levy Court room. The
work is now going on.
Senator Gray's friends are undOubt-
edly making a powerful effort to insure
his reelection and so far their work
has proved very successful. Sunday
Star.
The Board of Education of Whining
ton, has elected DIR. E. G. Shortlidge
as the successor to the late Charles
Baird, for many years president of the
bOald. DIR. ShOrtlidge has been a
member of the board for twenty-six
years.
The passing of the bill appropriating
5000, 900 to be used for the improve
ment of the Wilmington harbOr by
Congress, will do more to boom the
future of Wilmington than anything
that has been done for years.
The committees of the Democratic
and Republican parties have submitted
their lists of appointments recon
mended for appointment as members
of the registration boards in Whining
ton. The Department of Elections il
to make the appointments by june
r 25th. Each board will comprise on
, registrar and two assistant registrars
The expenses of the camp at Middle
town to be borne by the State of Della
, ware are just $50, 1000. OF this amoun
: $4,000 was for the pay and main
tenance of the soldiers from April
until May 10, when they were mustered
' into the volunteer service. The re
f naming $1,000 was for the transports
f tiOn of the troops.
;: The many friends of Captain p. Ere
i Harrington of the Puritan will regre
e to learn that he has been compelled t
> temporarily retire from active serviC
: as a result of the trying climate
Southern waters. He has been a mos
? excellent officer and his vessel has bee
'. of great value in maintaining the H
- vana blockade.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
12HC a yd.
German
Table Linens

NASA AAAGAAA
IaDle Linens eler discovered a
linen-maker whose entire outfit
could have been run comfortably
in a modern dining.room. His out
put was small; but the linen he
made was of rare goodness. For
many years we took all he made.
Today his mills cover several acres
and the choicest half of his linens
still come to Wanamaker'S. Four
teen huge cases have just come from
the Custom House-they contain
linens of the same old-fashioned
goodness. Thrifty houSekeeperS
will want a share of them in their
linen closets. They're ready today.
BLEACHED TABLE LINENS
Extra heavy drill or dice pattern
table linen
6z in. wide, soc I'd.
&c in. wide, CSC yd.
PART -BLEACHED TABLE LINENS
Loom dice table linen in neat,
quaint patterns
90 in. wide, CSC I'D.
Fine damask linen, in floral pat
| tern
10 in wide, 75c I'D.
Fine damask linen, in neat ant
pretty patterns -
yards vide, Soc I'D.
Finest loom dice table linen-thC
equal, for wear, of bleached damasI
at double its price. Three widths
90 in. wide, s5c I'D.
GO in. wide, 81 yd.
"a in. wide, $I.Io yd.
John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

The many friends of Captain P. Fred
Harrington of the Puritan will regret
to learn that he has been compelled to
temporarily retire from active service
as a result of the trying climate in
Southern waters. He has been a most
excellent officer and his vessel has been
of great value in maintaining the Ha-
vana blockade.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
CASTORIA.

The Kind You Have AlsVays Bought
Bears the signature Of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Cast0ria-
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

Sheriff Shaw, of Dover, has sold the
property in West Dover hundred, pc
longing to W. III. Roberts, to Jacop
Levy, Of Dover, for $780,
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24

If you'll pull that note half way out Of
your pocket"
The boy did not reply, but some Of
the older people looked angry.
Il say, chum, I'll give you this whole
bag OF peaches If you will just show me
the corner Of your note" said the
tempter.
The child turned away, as II he did
not wish to hear any more; but the
young man opened the bag and held it
just where he could see and smell the
luscious fruit.
A look Of distress came into the boys
face. | believe Bob was afraid to trust
himself; and, when a man left his seat
Oh the other end to get off the car, the
little boy slid quickly down, left the
temptation behind, and climbed into the
vacant place.
A pair of prettily-gloved hands began
almost unconsciously to clap; and then
everybody clapped and applauded until
1t might have alarmed Bob, IL a young
lady sitting by had not slipped her arm
around him and said:
Tell your mamma that we all con-
gratulate her upon having a little man
strong enough to resist temptation and
wise enough to run away from it,
Digging bitches.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
On the Blue Car Line.

The Blue Line street car stopped at
the corner and an anXious-lOOking
woman put a small boy inside. "NOw,
Bob" she said, as she hurried out to
the platform again, don't lose that note
l gave you Don't take 1t out Of your
pocket at ALL"
Nom" said the little man, looking
wistfully after his mother, as the con-
ductor pulled the strap.
Whats your name, BOb?" asked a
MISUNDERSTANDING young man sitting
beside him.
Robert Cullen DEEMS" he answered.
Where are you going?"
"To my grandmas."
LET me see that note in your pocket" I"
The look of innocent surprise in the
round face ought to have shamed the
boys tOrmentOr; but he only said again,
LET me see It,"
81 tant," said Robert Cullen Deems.
"See here, II you don't, I'll scare the
horses and make them run away"
The little boy cast an apprehensive
look at the horses.
Here, Bob, I'll give you this peach
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
Laura's Little Book.

Mamma" said Laura, II wish could
make a whole world full Of people hap
py, and have every one love me, as they
do Florence Nightingale and such peO-
pie; but l never seem to have chance
to make any one happy only once in
while, and there are so few in whole
summer"
Would you be satisfied to make three
or four hundred people happy In a
year?" said mamma.
why, yes" and Laura curled herself
uD on the broad couch and tucked big
pillows all around her.
Don't you think II you tried real
hard you could make one person happy
every day?"
IL think could, but one person
that's what say, one or two are so
few"
"HQw many days in a year?"
"Three hundred and sixty-hve Why,
never thought of 1t in that way before,
truly, mamma" And she went off in
a day dream where she pictured herself
as noted for her good deeds. But Laura
was a pretty practical girl, after all;
and she soon bethought herself that the
fret thing to do was to begin right
away.
Il want to sit here and read my new
book" she said to herself; but that
won't help along my plan. I know
mamma thinks ought to be out doors;
but don't feel one bit like 1t, the wind
is so disagreeable" Then a new idea
seemed to come to her, and she sat
right up. why, l expect it would
make mamma happy II took a good
long walk for exercise without being
told,", and she went and got her wraps.
Mamma" she said, II think a walk
would do me good; and If you have an
errand to be done, | can do it just as
well as to go for nothing"
II am sure you have commenced your
plan for making other people happy,
daughter" said this wise mamma, FOR
You make me happy by going so willing
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24

Her real name was Polly Putnam, but
every body called her Polly PutOff. OF
course you can guess how she came to
have such a name. 1t was because she
put everything off as long as she possi-
bly, could.
"Oh, you can depend on Polly for
one thing" Uncle Will would say. "YOu
can depend on her putting off every
thing, but that is all you can depend
on" And / am sorry to say he spoke
the truth.
Polly Polly her mother would say,
in despair. How shall l ever break
you of this dreadful habit?"
II was just three days to Polly's birth
day, and she had been wondering very
much what her father and mother in
tended to give her. She thought mu-
sic box would be the best thing, but she
was almost afraid to hope for that. A
man who went about selling them had
had gone wild with delight over their
pretty musical tinkle.
Polly" mother said that morning,
here is letter that l want you to
post before going to school,"
"Yes, mother" answered Polly, put
ting the letter in her pocket.
AS she reached the school house she
saw the girls playing; and she stopped
lust a moment" Then the bell rang so
she could not post the letter then. She
Looked at the address. 1t was directed
to a man in the next town. "Oh, it
hasn't got very far to 60 / will post
it after school"
After school she forgot all about it.
Did you post my letter, POlly?" asked
mother when Polly was studying her
lessons that evening,
Polly's face grew very red, and she
put her hand in her pocket. Il will post
it in the morning. she said family.
1T is too late," answered mother.
"The man to whom the letter is ad-
dressed went away this evening, and 1
haven't got his address. 1t really only
matters to yourself, for 1t was an order
for music box for your birthday"
20, mother" exclaimed Polly, "is 1t
really too late?"
81 don't know where he is now," said
mother. "If you had not put off post
ing the letter he would have received 1t
before he started, and sent the music
box. 1t is too late now"
Wasn't that hard lesson? 1t cured
Polly, though; and she has nearly lost
her old name.-Christian UplOOk
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
Sentiments to MemOrize.

"The dreams that nations dream come
true"
Once to every man and nation comes the
moment to decide,
In the strife Of Truth with FalsehoOd,
for the good or evil side.-LOwell.
They enslaVe their children's children
who make compromise with sin.-LOw-
ell
They have rights who dare maintain
them.--LoWell.
New occasions teach new duties; time
makes ancient good uncOuth
They must upward still and onward
who would keep abreast of truth.
Lowell.
Were half the power, that fills the
earth with terror,
Were half the wealth, bestowed on
camps and courts,
Given to redeem the human mind from
error,
There were no need Of arsenals or
forts.
Tho warriors name would be a name
abhorred.
And every nation, that should lift
again
It's hand against brother, on its fore
head
Would wear forevermore the curse Of
Cain.-LOngfellow.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIANS.

We heartily recommend DR.. Hathaway
& Co., Of 70 Dearborn St., Chicago, ILL.,,
as being perfectly reliable and remark
ably successful in the treatment of
chronic diseases of men and women.
They cure where others fail Our read
ers, If in need Of medical help, should
certainly write these eminent doctors
and you will receive free and expert
opinion of your case by return mail
without cost; this certainly is the right
way to do business. They guarantee
their cures. Write them to-day.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
The Peace Of Europe.

The Peace Of Europe.
Europe is an armed camp.
The echo Of the sentTys tramp
Ii heard by night in every town,
While on the heights grim earthwOrkl
frOwR.
The frontiers are hedged with steel.
Their roads are grOOved with cannon Wheel
New arms are forged with murderous skill.
And every man is trained to kill;
With rife shot or Cannon's breath
TO strike from far with sudden death,
Hurling to Judgment those that live,
Usurping Gods prerOgatiVe.
And at the counter, desk and till
Merchants and clerks arc soldiers stil,
And like the puppets In their box
The Snowman tosses there and locks,
They will be taken forth some day
To act In dreadful tragedy.
When next the battle blast is blown,
Twill not be army corps alone.
Whole nations In q mass shall rise
And rush to bloody sacrifice,
While from the seas their cannOns roar
To answering cannon on the shore.
Peace moans and tOsses In her sleep
And thinks she secs a shadow creep
TO plunge dagger In her breast.
She struggles, with the dream oppressed,
Then starts In terror from the bed.
The sword has fallen from its head.
When will 1t come, for come II must
The great and awful holocaust,
The solemn cannon thunder loud,
The black and heavy sulphur cloud,
Which, like death pail In the sky,
Shall hang where countless thousands do;
The pouring Of the leRden rain
Upon the life incumbered plain,
The sudden hghtnings, leaping wide
To blast the ArmieS In their prideP
From all these millions Of men,
Oh, death shall reap harvest thenl
Maxwell williams,
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
BY MAeLE DlcCs.

ly for your walk, and you may take this
paper up to grandma II you WISH"
That was q pleasant eTrand and Lau-
ra began to think she was making her
self happy, after all.
The next day mamma went down
town, and she brought back tiny diary,
with just enough room each day to write
q few lines; and under the date OF the
day previous, which happened to be
January 10, was this entry: Made
mamma happy by going for my walk
without being told"
Laura felt very proud and pleased, and
made up her mind that she would try to
not leave a single day blank. OF course,
l cannot give you an account OF the
whole year; but will tell you about a
few days here and there. Late in Feb
ruary there came a cold day, when the
snow was thaWing and the walks were
all slush, and the sky was gray and
gloomy. 1t was nearly night, and the
day had been such an uncomfortable
one that she was sure she had not a
single entry to make in her book; and
il the truth must be told, she felt sulky
and gloomy, like the weather.
Mamma was out; and her two broth
ers, Ralph and little Monte, were work.
ing busily in the barn with their tools
and boards. She stood idly looking out
of the window, when Theresa, one of the
maids, came through the rooms with lit
tie Bernie.
81 am at my wits end to know what
to do" she said. Bernie can't play out
Of doors, and she feels so cross; and l
want to make nice cake for supper"
Laura let them go through the room
and shut the door She did not feel one
bit like entertaining Bernie. Then she
thought of her little book, and went and
called her. Bernie, do you want sister
to read to your"
The delighted child came gladly; and
among the pillows Of the wide couch,
curled up like kittens, they read "Kitty
lene" until both forgot the bad weather,
and, when mamma came home, were
laughing heartily. That night she put
in her book "ToOk care Of Bernie and
made Theresa happy, and her. too"
One very warm Sunday in early spring
she gave up her seat in the carriage to
al elderly lady who was visiting the
neighborhood, which was very hard for
her, for she couldn't help getting her
shoes muddy and she did like to have
everything spotless. AT another time
she taught Monte the Golden text when
she did want to finish her Sabbath
school book so she could return it, and
get another; and one entry read like
this: 81 counted carefully all the time
| was practicing, and made mamma hap
py."
Toward the end of the year the spaces
in the little book grew too small to
write down all she did. So she had to
write: Made four people happy to-day"
ana just add the names, for she had
learned to look for chances, and she
found them everywhere. But one thing
she learned that she had never dreamed
OF. She began to be so happy herself
all the time that every one noticed it;
for she found that every time she made
any one else happy she made herself
happy, too.
Mamma" she said, when the year
had gone by and she laid the little book
in her hands, with not a single empty
day in it, II am glad l could fill my
little book, but / think l was the hap
piest one of ALT. p. Du Bois, in
Christian Work
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
NEW WAR ATLAS.

Families going on vacation trip should
provide themselves with the Advocate and
News Standard War Atlas, now ready for
delivery. 1t can be conveniently carried
and cannot help hut serve as an education
for the children. Intelligent comprehension
Of the movement of our army and navy Is
almost impossible without the aid of good
maps. These are the very best made.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-24
Lawrence Business COLLEGE

Oldest In the State. Most prA a tlCal and complete
course of study and plan Of work. Joint system of
business practice carried by correspondence with
the other schools of the COOnrOd Smith chain at
AtchlsOn, Kas st. Joseph and Kansas City Mo. Fall
term begins September5. 5. Investigate before going
elsewhere, Elegant catalogue free upon request.
Address COONROD a. SMITH,
Mention this paper. 6l1 Mass. st., Lawrence, Kas.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
A Good Chance for an Outing.

William H. Mentor is to personally con- duct the excursion that will go down to the different summer resorts and camp ing places on the narrow-gauge line to Santa Cruz on Sunday next. Inasmuch as the affair will be under the management of MT. Menton it is hardly necessary to say that it is sure to be an unqualified success. The trains will leave in the morning so as to connect with the 7:45 boat from this side, the 7:45 train from the Fourteenth-street narrow-gauge sta tion in Oakland and the S:20 train from Park-street station, Alameda. Stops will be made at Boulder Creek and at all the so that every one will thus be enabled to select his own chosen spot of recreation. The train will return so as to deposit its passengers in this city at S:20 in the even ing of the same day. The fare will be $1.25 for the round trip.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-27
AMATEUR BOXING BOUTS.
The Excelsior and Manhattan Clubs
 Entertain on Friday Evening.

Two amateur athletic clubs will clash on Friday evening. The Excelsior Ath- letic Club and the Manhattan Athletic Association will give boxing entertain ments at their respective places of amusement.
 The Manhattans appear to be first in the field. consequently the Excelsiors should, by courtesy, have selected some other date than the one named for their athletic exhibition. Both clubs have ex- cellent programmes, and doubtless large gatherings of sport lovers will be present at each place. The event of the evening at the Excelsior Club will be an eight round contest between Billy Otis and Jack Greenfield.
 Nick Burley writes that Tom Sharkey has among the men whom he defeated the name of Nick-not Old Nick. but Nick Burley, the 160-pound smasher, who Is ready to meet Bob FitZsimmons or any other man who carries a title. Burley says that the police stopped the fight in the eighth. round, and doubtless it was fortunate for Nick that the officers were so convenient to the ring.
 Young Grifro, the harum- -scarum pugil- ist of Australia, will meet Bull" McCar- thy in twenty-round contest before the Sacramento Athletic Club this evening Gr1ffo, although cratic, is unquestiona- ply very clever boxer, and if his oppo- nent IS fairly clever the members of the cluD Will be treated to very pretty eX- hlbltion Of clever hitting and stopping