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Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
J B. COOPER'S STORE.

Flour, Meats, Butter, Lard,
Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup, Salt.
Spices, Pickles, Soaps, Oils, Soda,
Candles, Lye, Baking Powders,
Blue, Extracts, Soap Powders,
Canned Goods, Starch, Vinegar,
Barley, Powder, Shot, Tobacco,
Cigars, Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts. Tubs, WashbOards, Oilcloths,
Brushes, Ropes, Twines, Nets,
Corks, Lead, Seeds, Medicines,
Threads, Cottons, Needles, Pins,
Hose, Suspenders, Towels, Crash,
Umbrellas, Whips. Toothpicks,
Looking Glasses, Table Knives,
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Purses,
Combs, Musical Goods, Shoe
Findings, Balls, Banks, Games,
Shaving Articles, Fishing Tackle,
Walters, Spoons, Lamps, Lamp
Fixtures, Pipes, Tops, Wire
Goods, Tinware, China, Stone
ware, Crockery, Glassware,
Enameled Ware, Earthenware,
Flower Pots, Pipe Guards, Bibles,
Hymnals. Albums, Blank Books,
Memorandum Books, Poems,
Reading Books, Picture Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper, Mu-
sic Paper, Fancy Paper, Wrap
ping Paper, Drawing Paper, En-
velopes, Cards, Inks, Pens, Pen
cils, States, Tablets. Papeterius,
Chalk, Crayons, Erasers, Mu-
cilage, Jardiniers, Fruit Jars,
Fans, Backing, Bonds, Deeds,
Notes, Tacks, Bells, &c.
The above gives an idea of the vari-
ETY., but you will learn more about the
stock, and the quality and the condi-
ton and the prices and our way of
doing business if you patronize the
store for awhile. Call and see.
. NnnDED
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
So Kindly Considerate.

"Why is it," the daring young man
asked, THAT your daughter still wears
such short dresses?"
"Oh, 1 keep her dressed that way, "
Mrs Giddibus answered, with a beauti-
full blush, "because if she had long
skirts on people would think she was
my sister when they saw us together.
have no wish to conceal the fact that
have daughter who is as tall as
am ''-Cloveland Leader
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Five warehouses in Salisbury were
destroyed by fire on Sunday night
week.
Baker, Mcintyre and Mudd have
been renominated for Congress by
the Republicans.
George Thomas Hardcastle, aged
seventy years, died at the residence of
his brother, Gen. E. L. F. Hardcastle,
in Easton, last week.
James Salisbury, confined in the
Jail was on Monday declared insane
by a jury summoned before Judge
Martin.
Capt. d. S. Brockway, an Eastern
Shore steamboat man, with headquar-
ters at Greensboro, is arranging to
start line of steamboats, on Miles and
Wye rivers and Broad and Harris
creeks, Talbot county.
Rev. Father William Temple, of
Easton, Nd, was arrested by the bail
iff of Ridgely, Md, a short time since,
charged with riding his bicycle on the
sidewalk of one Of the streets of the
town.
The McKenney estate in Queen
Anne's County, yielded this year 81, =
056 bushels of wheat, against 1000
bushels last year. All of the crops,
with the exception of 1000 bushels, are
still in the hands of the administra-
| tors.
Mr.. Thomas A. Mallalieu, fore
man of the Centreville Record, has
resigned his position. Mr.. Mallalieu
will enter the Wilmington Conference
Academy, Dover, Del, and after grad.
nation, will become member of the
Wilmington M. E. Conference
BANK FOR EAST New MARKET. -
Plans have been completed for the es-
tablishment of a private banking in
stitutiOn at East New Market, E. S
johnson, president of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank of Washington, d. G. ,anC
q former resident of Dorchester cOun
ty, and Captain William E. johnson
of East New Market, are at the head o
the enterprise. The work of erecting
a suitable brick building will be start
ed at once East New Market has
population of 500, is the centre of
rich agricultural country.
WELLINGTON RULES AGAIN.-Unitet
States Senator Wellington, who,
year ago, was forced to resign tn
chairmanship of the Republican Stat
Committee because of his defeat at tn
State Convention, was Thursday rein
: stated. State Senator Norman B
4 Scott resigned the craftsmanship s.
Senator Wellington could take tn
leadership and assume direction of tn
Congressional campaign. Mr.. Wei
q lington's election was by rising vote
{ but it was not unanimous, two South
ern Maryland members voting agains
a him. 1t was Wellington's attempt t
control the party in Baltimore city, q
we'll as in the State, that caused hi
overthrow. Under the compromis
between the city and the State leader
q through which he was again placed i
the chairmanship, he is not to inte1
fere in any way with the management
of the party in Baltimore City. 1t wa
= noticeable that the Senator was parti'
ularly friendly toward the Easter
Shore members of the committee.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

In the Democratic convention held
at Kirksville, Mo-, for the nomination
of a candidate for State Senator, a
deadlock existed which was broken
last week by the nomination of E. R.
Fields on the 7,O5Oth ballot. The
convention first assembled on July
10th, and after a session of nine days
adjourned until last week. 1t estab.
lished a record in balloting which
leaves the famous senatorial deadlock
of the Delaware Legislature, in 1896
far in the rear.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous
fest, and instantly takes the sting out of
fort discovery af the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25c in stamps, Trial package
FREE: Address, Allen S. Olmsted, 1t
Roy, NY.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

The Populists declare that the proper
use for gold is in preparing "the dis
eased teeth of the people. Are the
Populists quite sure that their own
wisdom teeth do not stand in need of
accursed filling?
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
BRANCH ROADS.

Leave harrington for Franklin City. and way
stations. milford, Georgetown Berlin. LeweS ScJ
10 SO a. N. weekdays and 637 p. m TUESDAYS,
Thursdays and saturdays Returning train,
leaves franklin City, $50, q. m. week days.
and IL D. m. TUESDAYS, Thursdays and Satur-
days only.
Leave Franklin City for Chincoteague via
ChincOteague ~ a. m. weekdays
Leave Harrington for Georgetown, LeweS and
RehOboth at 1899 a. m, 8 81 p. N. weekdays.
Returning leave RehObOth 50 a m $50 p. N
week days
Leave Harrington for Berlin. 1899 a. M. week
days. and 81 p. m. Tuesdays. Thursdays ana
Saturdays. Returning leave Berlin 6.57 a m.
weekdays and 2.4S p. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Leave Townsend for Centreville and way sta.
at 9.2l a. m and 5,3l p. IN week. days; leave
Centreville 7S6 a. m. and 2.21 p. m, week days
Leave Clayton for Oxford a. 9.SS a m. and 547
p. m; leave Oxford 645 a. II. and l.40 p. M
week days.
Leave Seaford for Cambridge at 1Il7 a M
and 7.l4 p. m. week days Returning, leave Cam
bridge at CAS- a. m. and lO.45 a. m. week days.
Train leaves Clayton for CheStertOwn IO.l5 nj
returning, leaves ChestertOwn. so a. N.
CONNECTIONS Porter. with Newark 4 Della
ware City Railroad. At Townsend, with Queen
Anne sd KentRailroad AtClayton, with Delaware
Bay Railroad At Harrington, with Delaware,
Maryland & Virginia Railroad. AtSeaford. with
Cambridge & Seaford Railroad. At Delmar with
New York, Philadelphia Il Norfolk Wicsmico 4
Pocomoke, and Peninsula Railroads.
eDaily except Sunday.
b. HUTCHINSON, General Manage
j, r. WOOD. General Passenger Agent
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Our Canadian friends will discover
that AnglO-American sentiment will
not prevent our insisting upon getting
all that is coming to us before agreeing
to wipe out all the old scores with
Canada.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
Experienced.

"Have you made up your mind just
what qualities you expect to find in
husband?'' asked the matrOn.
"Why, of course" answered the
maid.
"Too bad" commented the matron
with a sigh.
"Why do you say that?" demanded
the maiden.
"Oh, always hate to see young girls
disappointed, answered the matron. -
Chicago Post
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Mr.. Duncan, the sergeon of the 22nd
Kansas Regiment, goes to prison for
five years for an act of unparalleled
ghoulishness. At the Bull Run battle
field he dug mp the skeleton of a Con
federate soldier to take home as relic.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.

The fighting of the English at the
capture of Omdurman, on the Nile,
was close kin to that done by the
Americans in front of Santiago. Good
blood is bound to tell, in men as well
as animals.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

PRoLIFIc SHEEP. James G..
Pippin, residing near Roe, this county
has eve that gave birth to five lambs
this year. Two of them have been
sold and the other three are of good
size now and are doing we'll. Centre
UiUe Record.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Free silver or "bust" is our motto,
says the Harrington Record.
"Busted" and no free silver either is
the motto of Caroline democracy
Denton Union.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Congressman Bailey denies that he
tried to prevent the denomination of
"Private" John Allen to Congress,
but acknowledges that he wrote a
private letter to Aliens rival wishing
him success in his effort to get to Con-
gress.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

The Philadelphia Times is taking
up peoples subscription to give Ad-
miral Schley a sword. Over $4OO has
been received.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
Are You WeakF

Weakness manifests itself in the loss OF
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, sOothe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course ofmedicine
Browns Iron Bittert is sold by all dealers
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
SECRET SOCIETIES.

MORNING STAR LODGE, No. 6, /. o. o F.-Meets
every Friday evening, at 500 o'clock.
MCDONNELL ENCAMPMENT, No 2, ]. .. O. .F.-Meets
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 O'clock
HARMONY LODGE, No. l3, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings of each month,
at 500 o'clock.
SMYRNA LODGE, No. 5, l. o. G. T.--Meets every
Wednesday evening, at 20 o'clock.
SMYRNA CONCLAvE, No. As. ORDER OF HEPTAsoPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
at 500 o'clock at the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No II, X. &. E.-Meets every Thurs
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at o. O'Clock.
MIsPAH LODGE, No. l6, a. o. U. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 O'Clock in Odd Eel
lows all.
MIzPAH CoNCLAvE, No. 1917 ADHESIVE MoGUL-
LIANS.-M the first Monday evening of each
month, at 90 O'Clock, in odd Fellows Hall.
GENERAL WINFIELD 8. HANCOCK Posi-, No. 30
&. A. k.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. Geo
W. 1ilghman, Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL, No PC, JR. o. U. 4
Meets ut % p. m. every Thursday IN
Odd Fellows Hal.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Aguinaldo cannot be ringmaster nor
clown in the show, but he still has a
chance to take the part of the trick
mule.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

When two men as wide apart as Sen
ator Foraker and Senator McLaurin
agree that they were wrong in favor
ing a recognition of the Cuban Repub-
lie and the President right in opposing
that recognition, the President would
be excusable for tossing few boquets
to himself.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Secret Society charms and badges
are almost as numerous as army but
tons.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

''It is never to late to mend. Some
of those who were far from being en-
thusiastic while the enlistment offices
were open are now the most enthu-
siastlc in making preparations to re-
ceive the returning soldiers.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Emile Zola, although fugitive from
France, under prison sentence, is in
a position to remind the French gov
ernment that "He laughs best who
laughs last. Present indications are
that Uncle Sam will soon have to be
buying back his own bonds, in order
to keep the Treasury surplus within
bounds.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
SmV2'm@, DeI.,
ednesday Afternoon, Sept. IA, '9s.
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsPUR METHoDlsT overwhelmingly
ing at lO@ A. and G.S0 P. NJ Sunday school
30 ~
sT. NJ Rev. G.. A. Hill pastor
PETERS PROTESTANT EPIsCOPAL.-Sunday-
Preaching at 1Ok A. Nj. and ~ P M. Holy Day,
-9% A. NJ. Sunday SchOOl-9% A. Prayer
Meeting Wednesdays, ,at74P.M Rev. G. w.
Dame, Rector
-Sunday-Preaching at 1917 A. NJ.
and ~ P. NJ. Sunday School-11% AN. Prayer
MISUNDERSTANDING at ~ P. NJ. Rev. ]. l..
Estlin, pastor
ST. PoLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURCH-Servicesevery
other Sunday, by Father WaldiOn. Sunday
School Immediately after service.
SMYRNA CIRCUIT-Preaching services, Friend
ship in the morning, SeversOnS in the after
noon. Jermans Chapel and Smyrna Land
ing alternate Sunday nights at 7.30. Rev. L.
W. Layiield, pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL (Colored) =
Sunday-Preaching at IL A. NJ. and p NJ
Sunday SCHOOL, P. M. Rev. ]. II. Mason
Pastor
A. NJ. K. CHURCH-Sundl preaching at IL a
m, and p. m. Sunday School at p. m
Christian EndeavOr, 615 p m. Sunday. Praise
meeting, at s o'clock Wednesday evening
Rev. Frank Bradley, pastor.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Admiral Cervera will be able to tell
the Spaniards what very pleasant folk
those yankee pigs" are, when not en-
gagged in fighting.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

Daily. 5Daily except Sunday.
"a Stops TO leave passengers from Wilmington
| and points north, or take passengers for pO.uis
south of Demar.
"f' stops only on notice to conductor OF agent
| or on signal.
i" Stops 20 leave passengers from Middletown
| and noints NTH
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

If the Gar of Russia really meant
his proposition for the disarmament of
the nations of the world, it would be
worth while to discuss it, but he does
not.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14

complains of feeling weak nervous and
Respondent, and suffers from headaches,
pains in the back and stitches i'll the sides
and burning, dragging down sensations
the average physician will attribute these
feelings to heart stomach or liver trouble.
For years, possibly she takes their pre-
scriptions for these ailments without re-
ceiving any benefit then, III final disgust,
she throws away drugs, and hopelessly lets
matters take their course. \ woman who
suffers in this way is almost invariably a
sufferer from weakness and disease of the
distinctly feminine organism. There is an
unfailing and inexpensive cure for all
troubles of this description. 1t is DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t acts di-
rectly on the delicate organs concerned,
making them well and strong. It heals all
internal liberation and stops debilitating
drains 1t takes the pressure off the nerves
| and makes them strong and steady. Under
| its marvellous merits thousands of women
have been made healthy, happy and robust
| The "Favorite Prescription" restores weak,
nervous, pain racked women and makes
| strong, healthy, capable wives and moth
ers. With its use all pain and suffering
| disappear. All good medicine stores sell
| it and have nothing else Just as good"
Constipation and torpid liver will IL AXE
the most ambitious man or woman utterly
| good for nothing. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
| Pellets cure them. One little Pellet " is
Dr. Pierce's 1000 page illustrated book,
Peoples Medical Adviser" sent, paper
bound free for the cost of mailing OHly 81
one-cent stamps; or, cloth bound 81 stamps.
Address Dr. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR HEADACHE,

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two days; she tried some Of your
CASCARETS and they relieved the
pain in her head almost Immediately
We both recommend Cascarets."
CHAS. SrEDEFORD.
Pittsburgh Safe & Deposit Co..,
Pittsburgh, Pa
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR BILl0USNESS.

~ have used Your ViIIunbIe
CASCAIIEES and find them per
feet. Couldn't do without them.
have used them for some time for in
digestion and biliousness and am now
completely cured. Recommend them.
to every one. Once tried. you will
never be without them i'll the family"
EDw. A. MARX, Albany, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR DYSPEPSIA.

"FOr six years J was n Vic
tim Of dyspepsia in its worst form.
and at times my stomach would not
retain and digest even that. Last
March l began taking CASCARETS
and since then | have steadily I'M
proved. until ! am as well as l ever
was i'll my life"
nAVIU II MURPHY. Newark q.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR PILES.

oI suffered the tOrtures of
the damned with protrudlng piles
which | was afflicted for twenty
years. l ran across your CASCARETS
in the town Of Newell, Ia, and never
found anything to equal them. To-
day am entirely free from piles and
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Iill Jones ST., Sioux City, Ia.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
E0R WORMS.

ga tnpe worm eighteen feet
long at least came on the scene after
my taking two CASCARETS. This l
am sure has caused my bad health for
the past three years. ! am still TAX
ing Cascarets, tie only cathartic
worthy of notice by sensible people"
GEO. W. BOwLEs, Baird, Miss.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR BAD BREATH.

al have been using CASCA-
REFS and as n mild and effective
laxative they are simply wonderful.
My daughter and l were bothered
with sick stomach and our breath was
very bad. After taking a few doses
of Cascarets we have improved won
derfully. They are a great help in
the family" WILHEL NINA NAGEL,
1877 Rittenhouse ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR LAZY LIVER.

'sI have been troubled n great
deal with a torpid liver, which pro
durcs constipation. l found CASCA-
REFS 20 be all you claim ior them;
that purchased another supply and
was completely cured. | shall only
DC too glad tc recommend C0ScaretS
whenever the opportunity Is pre-
sented" j a SMITH,
1920 0SusQUcEannG Ave,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1898-09-14
FOR THE FAMILY.

"I shall never be without
CASCARETS. My children are
always delighted when give them q
portion OF tablet, and cry for more
They are the most pleasant medicine
J have ever tried. They have found q
permanent place in my home"
MRS. JOHN FLAGEL.
Box $50, Michigan City, Ind
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-09-03

formerly the capital. Its elevation being more than double that of Phoenix, it is somewhat cooler, and as there is next to no near it, the air is a little drier.
 Phoenlx IS the centre of the greatest irriga- tion In the Territory. The country for miles around smiles with green fields, cover ed with almost countless herds of cattle and It IS everywhere shut in by low mount aims. It IS the Territorial capital, has the Government Indian School, the Territorial Lunatie Asylum, and other institutions and Is the general focus for the Territory
 Like Tucson, 1t has it's occasional wind and sand storms-perhaps not quite SO often. At either place visitors who know how to adapt themselves to circumstances can he entirely comfortable, and in each they will ind an intelligent, orderly, enterprisinp and most hospitable community. They will ind country full of mines, full of rich agricultural lands, abounding in cattle and horses' in vineyards and orchards and the beginnings of very successful oranae oroves "a country, in fact, as full of promise for hardy and adventurous men now as Califor- ma was in the:ifties. Above all. it has been their lot to search for health in far countries, they will revel in the luxury of being Tn their own land, among their own countrymen, within easy reach of their friends by telegraph or rail, and in a climate as good of it's kind as any in the world.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-09-03

beverage. Experiments with the raisin-grape have shown that this climate and soil possess every advantage for the production and curing of this staple article of commerce.
 | Besides the fruits already mentioned, the or ange, lemon, lime, olive, fig, pomegranate, and others of the citrus family, be grown success fully in the valleys of Southern Arizona. Orange trees are now ill bearing in the Salt River valley and at Yuma; while the bananas is also being cul- tvated at the latter place. The Arizona orange in quality and flavor will compare favorably with the best California.
 In the valleys of the Colorado the Salt and the Ila rivers, there is room for thousands It is not too much to say that nowhere within the limits Of Chls broad Union can be found a more desirable Ieglon TOT the making of home. No laborious clearlng Of the land is required; it lies almost ready for the blow. Trees and shrubbery have so !apld growth that within eighteen months the immigrant can surround his abode with attractions wnlch would require years to mature in less favored cllmates. Fruits rpen and are ready for market iull month before the California product. The bright sunshine makes life a luxury, and the pure Gry atmosphere brings health to all who inhaIe It. For the establishment of colonies, such as we have made or Southern California arden, Arizona presents unrivaled opportunities Thousands of acres, now profitless, be made productive Dyt he construction of irrigatng ditches and there IS no investment which assures larger or more permanent returns"
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-09-03
WHICH TOWN IS THe BEST?

Primarily that is question for the phy-
 Slcian, ii there is a physician in the case
 II not, try them all. If a mountain region.
 considerable altitude and comparatively
 low temperature is desired, Prescott is in picturesque region, near great mining ulStrlcts' and has the social advantage of an army post, whipple Barracks. Flag staH IS stlll higher, is in region of ( ase pine forests, and is within g. hard C avs Journey of one of the wonders of the wt>, Id, the Colorado Canyon Oracle is a pr ,tty mountain nook, lowered in splendid live oaks, liketh ,se of California, and is alSo near an Aportant mining district. II lower altitude and distinctly semi tropical climate are desired, the three places most likely to be considered are Yuma,
 tucson and Phoenix. The first is near the St" isVel; IS the warmest and probably the drlest ot the three,. has the least population, ana the smallest provision for visitors. ucson Is the oldest town in the Territory, ahd' alter Santa Fe,. perhaps the oldest in the Southwest. Its adobe houses give it a Mexican look, and are thoroughly comfort able. Its newer houses are of 8 handsome building stone, found in the vicinity. The Territorial University is here,, and it was