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Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
MUSIC AT THE EXPOSITION,
ENTERTAINING FEATURE OF THE BIG SHOW
AT PHILADELPHIA.
The Worlds Leading Bands in Afternoon
and Evening Concerts, Which Are
Free to All.

Philadelphia, Oct. 31.-Music of a
high order is promised for the free
entertainment of visitors to the Ma
tional Export exposition. Concerts by
the worlds leading bands are given
afternoon and evening in the great
auditorium. Half hour intermissions
AFFORD the visitor time for sight seeing
or lunching in the exposition restau-
rant or in either of three cafes on the
Esplanade. Admission to the auditor
ium is free to all comers. The spacious
music hall seats more than 5000 per-
sons. and evenings it is frequently
packed to the doors. This week Sousa
and his band constitute the musical
attraction.
Sousa, the march king is a term ap-
piled to the great bandmaster because
of the numerous marches which he has
composed, and which are now being
played by almost every band of note in
this country. 1t is no small honor
when bandmaster of established fame
includes in his repertoire compositions
by rival leader. But scarcely a pro-
gram is carried out at a great concert
that Sousa's compositions are not
among them. There is something alb
solutely magnetic in the method
whereby John Philip Sousa conducts
his band. His men are as if in one ac-
cord from the instant Sousa lifts his
baton. And from the moment he steps
on the platform until he let's drop his
arm so perfect is the discipline of
Sousa's band that not a single indi-
vidual among his players realizes his
own personality.
For next week the Banda Rosa,
which has been heard again and again
in all the large cities of the United
States, has been secured. Beginning
Nov. IL the superb Innes band will
begin an engagement to run for the
remainder of the exposition period.
1t has become q fad for Phnadel-
phians and nearby residents to visit the
exposition for the enjoyment of the
music, and after the afternoon and
evening concert dinner parties are the
fashion in the exposition restaurant
Few persons who come to Philadelphia
on shopping tours miss the oppor-
tunity to spend all the time at their
disposal at the exposition.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
VIM. B. SHARP
& CO.,
] 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
ellis, 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.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Volcanic Eruptions.

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them; also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out
out Pains and Aches. Only % cts. q
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Jas.
P. Hoffecker, Smyrna, and 7. l..
Mason, CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
MuSIinS.

Muslins and Sheetings
have advanced so rapidly
that we are selling all the
leading brands below the
prices quoted by the mills,
and would advise all our
customers to buy now, not
only for immediate use but
for the future as you are
bound to pay more very
soon. The new prices will
all be higher.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

ables we have ever shown,
and in the face of advanc-
ing prices we offer them
cheaper than last year.
Covered with calico, chintz,
satine and Silkaline, filled
with white cotton, at $l.OO
to S2.75 each.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
PENINSULA NEWS.
Items Cleaned From Ali Parts OF Delaware
and Maryland.

The white potato yield this season is
below the average, only being esti-
mated at about ~ per cent.
The members of the Freshman. class
at Delaware College have received
their new military uniforms from the
clothing house of Wanamaker &
Brown.
The creation of Corporations and
Trusts continues daily at the State
House in Dover.
Benjamin T. Collins of Milford, has
secured $43, 900 government contract
to build jetties in Wilmington harbor.
W. L. Cooling, a resident of Har-
rington, is reported as the beneficiary
of an estate, left by an uncle, valued
at $500, 900. Better than Keiffer pears.
The first Delaware Regiment has re-
ceived a handsome set of musical in
struments from the Government, and
will try to organize brass band.
DIR. E. A. Richards has left New
Castle to become demonstrator in the
Dental Department of the Medico-
Chirurgical College i'll Philadelphia.
A Baltimore county farmer has
grown two ears of corn which contain
by actual count, 1920 and HOO grains,
respectfully. He secured 20 bushels
per acre.
The Morning NeaOs and the Middle
town Transcript are at loggerheads
over the question which is the cham
pion opponents of Addicksism. This
say another paper is very improbable
contention.
"We also believe the Morning NeaOS
more responsible for the growth OF
Add1cksism in Wilmington and New
Castle county than all other moral
agencies" says the Middletown
Transcript.
Columbia University at New York,
has three professors from Delaware.
Virgil Prettyman, principal of teach
er's College, and ex-Assistant Secre
tary of State, John Bassatt Moore, o.
FELTON,, Professor of international Law
and J. W. Houston, of Lincoln, Pro
fessor of Law. How is that for Della
ware?
The work on the creamery of Car
Isle Brothers in Milford Neck, is pro
crossing rapidly. When completed
besides the creamery, there will be al
ice plant and about twenty buildings
and store. They will also build (
wharf where vessels can land.
The Milton Times gets off the fol
lowing:
"The shirt factory girls say, if bo.
is born in France, he is Frenchman
if in Germany, he is a German; if il
Spain he is a Spaniard, but they d.
not know exactly, if kittens were borl
in an oven, whether they would b
called biscuits are not.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
The RULE.-An observer remarks
that the man who can't work and smoke
at the same time usually smokes.
While There is Lite There is Hope.

was afflicted with catarrh; could neither
taste nor smell and could hear but little.
Ely's Cream Balm cured it.-Marcus G..
Shautz, Railway, N. J.
The Balm reached me safely and the effect
is surprising; My son said the first applica-
ton gave decided relief. Respectfully.
Mrs. Franklin Freeman, Dover, N. H.
The Balm does not irritate or cause sneez-
ing. Sold by druggists at 80 cts. or mailed
by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St., New York.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Cheap Underwear

for men, women and chill
rem, bought before the ad-
vance, making them % per
cent. cheaper than we could
buy the same qualities for
to-day. The following are
some Of the bargains:
Boys feece-lined Shirts and
Drawers, natural gray or white,
25c per garment.
Misses feece-lined Vests and
Pants. All white, nicely finish
ed, 25c per garment.
Ladies' feece-lined Vests and
Pants, Jersey ribbed, 25c grade
for 17c.; suits for 81.
Ladies feece-lined Vests and
Pants, white or natural gray.
Pants with French pleats, CSC
per garment.
Ladies' Oneita Union Suits, white
or natural gray, slightly imper-
feet; 75c grade for 39c.
Mems Jersey Ribbed, feece-lined
Shirts and Drawers, natural
gray, regular SOC grade for 29c
per garment.
And many other grades
of Underwear that are at
real bargain prices.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
CHINESE SOON TO LEARN.
They Smoke Our Cigars and Drink Our
Wine Like Native American Fond
of InYuru

Philadelphia, Oct. 31.-Chinese who
come to this country are not slow to
learn American habits. said Mr.. WI
Ting Fang in the International Com
mercial Congress at the National Ex-
port exposition. Mr.. Fang is the Chi
nese minister to the United States In
his address to the commercial congress
he took strong ground against the
statement of previous speaker that
"China has 10000, 900 inhabitants, and
If the exclusion Law is repealed these
will come to America"
Wu Ting Fang said: "The Chinese
that come here come only from two or
three districts in the Canton province.
You never see a Chinaman here from
the north or central part of China.
No men from Shanghai, for instance,
except in the diplomatic corps. These
two provinces have only a population
of about one million, so that even
should all come, which is manifestly
absurd, 1t would not be very serious.
The total number of Cinnamon in
America now is about 100,00 Chinese
in their own country have very few
1uxuries. When they come here they
learn your habits, and they spend their
money. / know that from my own ex-
perience. No sooner do they get their
money they learn to smoke your cigars
and drink your champagne, so. there
fore, they do not save any money. II
you desire good friendship with China
is 1t worth your while to keep up this
Objectionable exclusion law? 1t II
against your interest. II the law IL
abolished you will be benefited by IT,
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
SeerSuCkerS.

In buying our Spring
Goods for 1900 we had the
mills send us at once 1000
yards of the best quality
seeruckers, they are here
in 10 and II yard pieces
lOc. grade for SC. per yard.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Kid Gloves.

In addition to our regu-
lar stock Of Ladies' Kid and
Mocha Glover at 75c, $l.OO,
$l.25 and $50 per pair.
We have just received a
nice line Of Misses Mocha
Gloves in tans, all sizes, A
to st and Sl.O0 per pair.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
People Who sharpen Their Teeth.

Recent studies of the Kaders, race
of short, dark skinned, curly haired
natives living in the Anamalai hills
of southern India, show that they
possess a remarkable custom not else
where known in India-viz, the sharp
ening of the incisOr teeth. This they
accomplish by chipping the teeth to a
point. giving them the form of cones.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

The first Australian newspaper, the
Sydney Gazette, was published March
b, 1903. 10 years after the rise of the
colony. The delay was caused through
there being no printers among the con
victs. who represented every profes.
sion. including the legal.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Down Quilts,

Covered with best quality
satine that will not shed the
down, two special numbers
$500 grade for 50. 95.
$3.50 grade for S.. 90.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

The art of self defense is inculcated
early among some of the wilder tribes
Of the Caucasus, who instruct theii
children as soon as they can walk in
the use of the dagger.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
French FIanneIS.

All the latest shades for
waists, both in plain and
printed. Best quality, plain
shades, SOC; printed, 65c.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
WIN. B.SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.

In the face of a steady ad-
vance Of all kinds Of goods,
prospective buyers should
be on hand to see the bar
gains we are now offering.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

A SAFE RULE.-As safeguard don't
put yourself in an environment where
you can even think of doing things
which are antagonistic to your high
est ideals.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Table Linen.

A new invoice from Ire.
land Of fine bleached all
pure linen Table Damask,
SIX new open border de-
signs regular 75c. grade for
SOC. per yard.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Napkins.

In the same invoice comes
80 dozen dinner size Irish,
all pure linen bleached Nap
kins at $l.75 per dozen.
Extra value for this price.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Ticking.

Another case Of the Zoe.
grade feather Ticking has
arrived. Probably the last
we will get at this price
q, 5, y and 10 yard pieces
at lac. per yard.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
FULTON'S STEAM WARSHIP.

The Recommendation TO the Gov
ernment Signed by Noted Men.
1t is interesting in the light of the
achievements of our navy in recent
years, especially those OF the splendid
fighting machines propelled at the rate
of 20 miles an hour, to read the follow
ing report made during the war of 1912
on proposition made by Robert Full
ton to build a steam vessel for the pro-
lection of our harbOrS and seaboard cit
les:
NEW LONDON, Jan. g. 1914.
We. the undersigned, have this day examined
the model and plans of a vessel of war, submitted
by Robert Fulton, to carry "a guns, "a and 80
FOUNDERS, and use redhot shot, to be propelled by
steam at the speed of four to five miles per hour
without the aid of wind or tide. The properties
of which vessel That without masts or sails.
she move with sufficient speed; that her ma
chinery being guarded she cannot be crippled;
that her sides are so thick as to be impenetrable
to every kind of shot. and in calm or light
breeze she can take choice of position distance
from an enemy. Considering the speed which the
application of steam has already given heavy
floating bodies, have full confidence that
should such a vessel move only four miles per
hour, she could, under favorable circumstances
which may always be gained over enemies ves-
sells in our ports, harbors, bays and sounds. be
rendered more formidable to any enemy than any
kind of engine hitherto invented. And in such
she would be equal to the destruction of one
or more seventy-fours or of compelling her or
them to depart from waters We, therefore,
give decided opinion that it is among the
best interests OF the United States to carry this
plan into immediate execution.
STEPHEN DECATUR,
J. JONES,
/. BIDDLE.
On this report is the concurrence of
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Blankets.

Cold weather is promised
soon so prepare while you
can save mOney-lOO pairs
white California Blankets
full size regular $500 grade
for $3.50 per pair.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
COmfOrtabIeS.

The largest and best COL
lectiOns of Cotton Comfort
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
STEPHEN DECATUR,
J. JONES,
/. BIDDLE.

On this report is the concurrence of
S. Evans, o. H. Perry, L. Warrington
and J. is.-Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08

1t is quickly Absorbed
Gives Relief at once.
Opens and Cleanses ths
Nasal Passages.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-08
Local
and
Climatic.

Nothing but a local
remedy or change oi
climate will cure
The evening times., 1899-02-25
The Price of Labor.

An article by Herbert Casson, in the
Coming Nation" contains some interest
ing and rather significant facts regarding
the price of labor in different countries.
Mr.. Casson says. among other things, that
an experiment has been tried in Germany
10 find out how fast the military shoemaker
would work in case of war. Twelve hun
dTed shoemakers were set at work in the
workshops of the First Artillery Regiment,
and kept busy, in two bodies, working
night and day, for four weeks. During
that time they produced an average of
twenty-five hundred pairs of boots a day.
In Lynn shoe factory a pair of shoes is
made in eleven minutes. At this rate the
American shoemaker, Mr.. Casson con-
cludes, makes one hundred and thirty pairs
of shoes day. while the German makes
but two. He declares that the American
wageworker is the most poorly paid in the
world, considering the value and quantity
of his work
The inference naturally is that if the
American shoemaker does sixty-fve times
as much work in a day as the German he
ought to be paid sixty-iye times as much.
whereas it is perfectly evident that nothing
The evening times., 1899-02-25
SAVED HIS MOTHERS LIFE.
Cut the Rope With Which She At
tempted Suicide.

New York, Feb. 25.-John Rose, Line
years old, of 81 East Eighteenth Street.
Paterson. n. j.. saved his mother. a would
be suicide, from death late yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Rose had been desDondent
since Sunday last. when her husband left
her after quarrel She is about twenty
eight years old. She informed the boy
yesterday afternoon she was going to Kill
herself, and he watched her in alright as
she proceeded to do so in the kitchen of
their little home
She obtained a stepladder and mounting
II, fastened a stout rope 10 a strong hook
in the ceiling. The other end she formed
into moose and placed il about her neck
Then she said good-by TO the boy and
swung herself clear.
Little John ran to the closet and OBJ
tanned a carving knife He mounted the
ladder, but his mother. still conscious. fell
ed him 10 the floor with a blow of her hand
He repeated the effort, however and the
woman, having lost consciousness could no
longer resist. With might and main he
hacked at the rope until finally the ragged
strands yielded beneath their burden and
the body. apparently dead, fell 10 the floor
in a heap.
The lads heroism was Just long-Iived
enough TO allow him TO summon Jared j.
Loeschen. proprietor of neighboring piano
factory, and then he tainted. Nr. Loes-
chen succeeded in partially reviving Mrs
Rose. and she was taken 10 the General
Hospital. The physicians there said last
night she would recover.
The evening times., 1899-02-25
LONG MAY REPLY TO scHLEY.
Preparing m Answer to the Rear
AdmiraPs Statement.

AdmiraPs Statement.
New York. Feb. 25--A Washington
dispatch to the Herald says:
Secretary Long. it is understood, has pre-
pared a statement in answer TO that of
Rear Admiral Sehley which viii be sent
to the Senate if asked for by that body.
1t is believed the Secretary calls atten-
ton to what the department deems mis-
statements in the rear admirals communi-
cation. The department is especially sg-
grieved over that feature of Schleys de-
fence in which he asserts that, in accord
anee with the departments orders OF May
81 he did go TO Santiago and blockade the
harber. and that the Spanish fleet did not
leave without a decisive action.
Officials complain that Rear Admiral
Schley said nothing about his dispatch that,
on account of the weather, shortage of
coal and difficulty of coaling from the col
lier, he would be compelled TO disobey the
orders of the Secretary and go to Key
West. While the authorities admit that
the flying squadron went to Santiago, they
say it did not do so until May %. forty
eight hours after the receipt of the Sec
Tetary's order.
Unless the Senate should specifically call
for il. the letter of Lieut.. J. II. Sears. flag
lieutenant on the staff of Rear Admiral
SchIey during the war. will not be sent to
the Senate. II is said ar the department
that the letter was personal in nature, but
friends of Rear Admiral Se1ley say il is a
part of that officers record and cannot
therefore, be considered personal
The evening times., 1899-02-25
DR.. Thompson's Views.

To the Editor of The Times:
see in one of your contemporaries that the
Health Officer, said it his" intention to vac
cinate the people residing in the alleys and
minor streets, and he will recommend that the
Commissioners require all residents of the Dis
trict to be vaccinated
Who are ''the' people in the aHeysE lneE
cannot be American citizens with vote yet
thev must be- for il foreigners. their legations
would protect them from such an outrage
All Europe rightly condemns vaccination on
account of all the diseases conveyed by such a
filthy practice, and it is without one redeeming
feature Compulsory vaccination has been struck
from the statute books OF the civilized nations
OF the world forever Why is the United States
alone? To give one man such terrible power
il hard TO realize viii your people not think
as their ceus;ns did in Great Britain years ago,
and fight this terrible octopus before 1t gets lis
fangs into their vitals. Are the daily papers not
full of Government incapacity, frauds, poisoned
meat and political schemes, for which you quick
Iy nav the bills? Are YOU now going TO give up
YOUR health as easyY For the sake OF gain
among the doctors who only wish TO perpstu-
ate disease you will allow them TO break your
raised against it, then America has lost her
manhood You had a cry, Remember the
Maine" Years after you will ''Remember the
Vaccinator.- The poor fellows the Maine
would not suffer hong but the surferings OF many
OF those vaccinated will he lifelong. and will be
transmitted TO their childrens children IN the
form OF loathesome skin diseases cancer, con-
sumptiou- and many other blood diseases. :,
If the profession supports practice universally
condemned for the sake of gain only, they lay
themselves open to severe public criticism VIII
any advocate for vaccination take up his pen and
give the public any theory in support OF u!
: Your parer, ar Editor. is, believe. the only
one that has the courage 10 allow discussion
of this subject. Several gentlemen have writ
ten TO me. that communications they have sent
to other journals have not been puhIsned.
JOS 4 THOMPSON
The evening times., 1899-02-25
A Severe Lesson Needed.

1t is the unanimous opinion of every
American who knows anything of the
Filipino character that the rebels need
severe lesson of American firmness and
power. Professor Knapp, who has been
in the Far East in the service of the De-
partment of Agriculture, repeats what
number of other well-informed men have
said, that the lack of a distinct policy on
the part of this Government gave to those
who influence Aguinaldo their opportun
ity; that the Filipinos inferred the Ameri-
cans were cowardly and could be forced to
withdraw from the archipelago. He also
says that opinion at Hongkong and Manila
is that Aguinaldo has been greatly over
rated and is by no means a great general
or a great leader; that he is without
scruple and would sell ont any cause; and
that his people are full Of treachery and
more ignorant than is popularity believed.
All such reports from men who have had
exceptional opportunities to learn the char
acter of the people with whom we have to
deal, confirm the judgment of the Admins
tration that General Otis should be allowed
and without any restraint from Washing
ton on his methods. The first thing to be
done is to establish the authority of the
American Government in all the islands.
Until this is effected there can be no con-
sderation of questions Of administration.
Those who are inclined to regard the war
on the rebels as cruel, should read the COM
ments of Americans who have returned
from the Orient. They are positive that
any leniency. any effort to conciliate the
FfIfpinos. will only strengthen their resist
ance in the belief that it means a weak
ness of the Administration at Washington
The adoption of the barbarous methods OF
massacre and incendiarism by the native
soldiers under the directions of Aguinaido'
alleged government. must remove the last
scruple against the severest prosecution ei
the war