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Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Ginghanns

200 yards extra fine
Zephyr Ginghams for Waists
and Dresses all new plaids
and stripes, regular I8c grade
for I21c per yard.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The streets of Clayton, ever a source
Of pride to her citizens, are being put
in shape by the Clayton Council.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
An ILLUSTRATION.

Teacher-John. illustrate the differ
ence between sit and set.
Bright and Patriotic Boy = The
United States is a country on which
the sun never sets and the rest OF the
world never its.-DetrOit Journal.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Linen Crash

1000 yards all pure linen
washed Russia Crash, regular
I22c grade for SC per yard.
I,2oo yards all pure
linen red border Barnsley
Crash at SC per yard.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Boys Balbriggan

Shirts, Drawers and Knicker-
bockers, all sizes Shirts hav-
ing long or short sleeves.
Price 25c per garment.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Ladies' Night Gowns.

900 Gowns, made Of good
quality Muslin with tucked
yokes and cuffs with cambria
rufle trimming-would be
cheap at 79c. Special price
for this lot soc each.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The term Filthy lucre' originated
In Scotland and referred in the tirse
Mace to the we'll worn 81 notes OF that
country.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The first Quarterly Communion SER
vice will be observed in st. Paul's NJ.
E. Church next Sunday morning.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Dogs found d on the streets of Kenton
without a muzzle will be taken up by
the policeman and the owner fined so
cents.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
CASTORIA

Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The KIND You Have AIsUays Bought.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Don't worry; if the trusts keep on az
Don a.a tbev have been going of late
thew Will break themselves.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The Feast of Saint Phillip and Saint
Mark was observed in Trinity P. E.
Church last Monday.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
FOR RENT.

Dwelling on South Street, now IN
tanure of Mrs. Broadway:
'on'' : y JOS. b. FAIRIES,
a0., Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Mems Balbriggan, black and white
feet, all black, and tan, regular
2jc grade for 124c.
Ladies' Balbriggan, black and white
feet, all black, all black drop stitch
and tans, the regular 2Oc grade for
124c.
Children's extra quality fast black
ribbed, worth 2Oc., for 12!c per
Dair
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
WIN. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Towels
WILMINGTON. DEL.

For a good wearing, nice
drying Towel there is nothing
better than a good oatmeal
crepe. We have just received
from a large manufacturer in
Belfast 1900 Of these towels,
size I8x35 inches, with red,
blue or white borders, all hem
med ready for use for I2ac
each.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Still Some S1:oo wilton a
T,- and Extra"
Special Carpets at oOc.
Sl.35 Brussels Carpet at S.

$1.35 Brussels Carpet at 81.
Mottled Moquette Carpets at soc,
which are made into good room cov-
erings in combination with fancy bor-
ders. These borders are close to half
price-65c to 75c yard.
This carpet store holds COM
manding position. 1t is untrammeled
by precedent or engagement, or al
lance with producers. With its i'm
portant buying power it brings not
only most of the finest productions
to Philadelphia, but secures the bulk
of such special lots as are forced to
! SALE
The collection of Mattings is en-
tirely without rival. China Mattings,
| SO to $18 a roll of 40 yards; Japan
Mattings, SO to $40 roll. This SAC
Mating is almost as fine as Pana.
ma hat. The art of its weaving wa.
almost lost by neglect, and specia
loom was built to produce the lot w
show.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

ROBERT WILKES, a Colt one year old,
sired by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Stall
lion, Columbus Wilkes, takes after its sire,
and will be valuable for breeding when
three years old.
Also, EMILY WILKES, a three-year-old
Fillie. sired by Columbus Wilkes, dam a
Kentucky thoroughbred Hambletonian,
sired by Dictator.
r. H. CUMMINS,
Meadow Lawn Farm, near Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
Hosiery

Saturday we will have a
special sale of I2lc Hosiery
for Men, Women and Chill
dren as follows:
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

In the northwest provinces of India
goats frequently eat without any i'll
effect the leaves and green stems Of
the "akaua" or "madar" (Asclepias,
or SalotrOpis gigantea), the milky juice
of which is an acrid poison for human
beings.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
AReIic of Other DAYS.

HeIic OF Uther Days.
Mamma, why have you got
papa's hair in a locket?
His Mother-To remind me that he
once had some, Tommy.-Jewelers'
Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

While pulling up peach trees on the
"Bilderback farm John Mofiitt
badly mashed his fingers, one of which
he lost.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

badly mashed his fingers, one of which
he lost.
The Ladies' Aid of st. Paul's NJ. E.
Church are preparing to give festival
on the 9th and 10th inst, for the bene-
tit of the church.
The Ladies' Guild of Trinity P. E.
Church, will give a reception at the
rectory tomorrow evening in honor of
Rev. Dexter Weeden.
Mrs E. r. Sipple entertained the
Clayton Whist Club last evening in
honor of her niece, Miss Katie Layton
of Georgetown, who is visiting her.
Rev. George r. Ellis, pastor of the
NJ. E. Church at Kenton, will marry
on May 4th inst, Miss Sue Matthews.
The ceremony will take place at Union
NJ. E. Church, Chestertown, Nd.
The 10th semi-annual meeting of the
Local Preachers and ExhOrters' Asso-
citation of Wilmington Conference will
be held at Clayton on Friday evening,
Saturday and Sunday, May 10th, Goth
and 21st.
The annual town election will come
off between the hours of o'clock and
4Oclock Saturday afternoon, May 9th,
when a successor will be elected to fill
the vacancy caused by Mr.. G.. A.
Brown, whose term expires.
Miss Bessie Skinner will open mil
inery dedartment in portion of the
store of her father Mr.. A. II. Skinner.
Miss Skinner and her mother have
been to Philadelphia meking purchases
with the view of opening on Saturday
DR.. J. S. Cobb, having been contin
uously annoyed by the raid on his
fowls by the rats, concluded to EXTERN
mate them if possible On Thursday
last procured two terriers and by raising
his stable upon a higher foundation
allowed the dogs to get under and in q
short time they killed SO of them. /
was an interesting sight.
There was more than the usual in
terest in the regular Missionary ser
vice at st. PauPs NJ. E, Church las
Sunday. Besides a good attendance
and good collection, special music wa'
furnished, a feature of which was
QudfIeJI6 composed OI MISS E1uul
Hawkins, Miss Ella Clark, Mr.. G. a
Brown and Mr.. Frank Lord. Th
school is growing in membership.
At a meeting of the shareholders c
the Clayton Saving and Loan AssC
citation on Tuesday afternoon last, th
following officers were elected: Pres
dent, l. \. Mills; vice president, j. |
Book; secretary, Joseph Smithers
treasurer, VIM. Geo. Hill; Managers
Terms expire in 1902, John A. Ho
feeker, w. d. Hudson; Terms expil
in 1900, A Sevil, w. P. Wrigh
Terms expire in 1901, w. H. Tunis, t
F. Smith. AuditOrs-W. L. Smlther'
F. L. Reynolds, John Barkley.
Personal-Mrs. George Hoffecker an
son of Middletown, and Miss Carr
Hoffecker of Wilmington, are visitin
Mrs. Aubrey Vandever. w. 2. Wrlgl
has returned from visit to New Yor
City.-Mrs. Maggie Smith of HarrinI
ton is a guest at the NJ. p. Parsonag
Miss Bessie Skinner, Miss MAJ
Jones, Mr.. John Jones and Mrs. San
uel Skinner visited Odessa on Sunda
Mrs. Kate Leithead of California,
visiting Mrs. J. G.. Longfellow. -Ke
Dexter Weeden returned yesterdi
from visit to New York City.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
CLAYTON.

Items Of Interest Cleaned From the DOngs
In and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The quantity of
Flower SEEDS seeds in each
package is doubled this year, while
the price remains the same. And
the seeds are from the same grower
whose seeds you have proven in the
past. These varieties
Balsam Morning Bride
Dianthus Pinks Phlox
Calendu'a Morning Glory
Daisy Stocks
| Cockscomb Petunia
Gourds Wall Flower
And SIS other sorts at &c pkg. /;
25c doz. pkgs.
The seed packers thought some
folks might prefer packages same
size as last years, at a lower price,
so they are also here-half as many
seeds as above at &c package; lSC
dozen packages.
Basement.
Mr. Alfred E. Fowler, known o
all Smyrna folks, is with US, AM
always glad to see Delaware friends
He will give personal attention t
any orders you may send. ltmake
one feel more at home, even a
this homelike store, to really know
somebody.
John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Children's Day will be observed in
Ewell Nj. P. Church on Sunday even
ing, June 18th inst.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
WANAMAKER'S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, May l, 1895


Philadelphia, Monday, May l, 1899.
Co++or Most surprisingly priced.
49, Several lines of new and
go beautiful cotton fabrics
Noooo are on our counters at
quite remarkable prices. Goods want
ed right nowand selling in other good
stores at their full values are, by
fortunate trade incident, selling at
fourth to half below their value.
And the array of patterns is a
magnificent spread of beauty!
Beautiful Swisses at SC yard
These are daintily dotted Swisses
printed in a multitude of exquisite
designs by one of our most artistic
makers; white grounds and brightly
colored grounds. We've sold the
same grade of Swisses at 18c. We
know of their being sold today at
15c, and they are well worth it. 1t
was lucky accident that lets you
share their beauty at
eight cents a yard
Another remarkable value is still
here because we were fortunate in
getting another supply
Woven Piques at Iz15c a yard
A splendid quality of pique, with
white grounds woven with plaidS and
stripes in variety of colorings; also
brightly colored grounds with woven
stripes and plaids in white. They've
been selling this season at 30c and
37Hc.
l21zc Lace Lawns at SC yard
The daintiest fabric that ever solo
at this little price. A fine sheel
cloth, with woven lace stripes, beau.
tifully printed in a multitude of de-
} signs.
There are also
12Hc Batistes at &c a yard.
American Dimities, as fine anC
dainty as the Irish sorts, at IL 1ac yd
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
.cmVr2U, Del.

Wednesday, Afternoon, May 3, 1899
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The Ladies' Aid of st. Paul's NJ. E.
Church are preparing to give festival
on the 9th and 10th inst, for the bene-
fit of the church.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03
eight cents a yard

Another remarkable value is still
here because we were fortunate in
getting another supple
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The annual town election will come
off between the hours of 2 o'clock and
o'clock Saturday afternoon, May 9th,
when a successor will be elected to fill
the vacancy caused by Mr.. c. A.
Brown, whose term expires.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The Ladies' Guild of Trinity P. E.
Church, will give a reception at the
rectOry tomorrow evening in honor of
Rev. Dexter Weeden.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Rev. George r. Ellis, pastor of the
NJ. E. Church at Kenton, will marry
on May 4th inst, Miss Sue Matthews.
The ceremony will take place at Union
NJ. E. Church, Chestertown, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Miss Bessie Skinner will open a mil
linery dedartment in portion of the
store of her father Mr.. A. H. Skinner.
Miss Skinner and her mother have
been to Philadelphia meking purchases
with the view of opening on Saturday
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

The 10th semi-annual meeting of the
Local Preachers and Exhorters' Asso-
citation of Wilmington Conference will
be held at Clayton on Friday evening,
Saturday and Sunday, May 10Th, Goth
and 21st,
Smyrna times., 1899-05-03

Mrs. E. r. Sipple entertained the
Clayton Whist Club last evening in
honor of her niece, Miss Katie Layton
of Georgetown, who is visiting her.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Boa, Building at Bennett.

Captain 1. B. Sampson, who Is building | the steamer Bailey tor Captain Bailey at Lake Bennett, came into town yesterday, accompanied by s. F. Mckay, who has had charge of the setting up of the ma ehinerv. The construction work has been going on steadily and by the 2oth of this month the boat will be ready for the water. She is built of wood, ITO feet in length, 22 feet beam and AZ feet hold, with a ton mage of ninety tons. Her boiler was built by s. F. Mckay, who formerly worked for the White Pass & Yukon railroad at campI. It Is a single locomotive fire box boiler and has IS7 pounds steam pressure.
 When finished the boat will run from Bennett to White Horse. Mr. Sampson reports much activity in boat building at Bennett. He came to Skagway to mee: Captain Bailey, the owner of the boat, who is expected to arrive on the next trip of the Humboldt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Has More Faith in Copper.

Lieutenant Adair, formerly Of the Fifth U. s. cavalry but now a mining engineer will leave with a party on the train tni: morning for the interior to prospect fol copper and gold. Mr. Adair was not will ing to dlvulge the exact locality of his op' erations. but It Is presumed that his intend cd destination is the Hootainqua country. He takes with hlm surveyors and instru' mentS and will be gone all summer.
 Last year he went into the interior over the Dalton trail with party of six men and twelve Indians They prospected the country in the neighborhood of Shorty creek. but found nothing. They passed right by the Porcupine country and went beyond.
 Mr. Adair said last night that it was his opinion that copper in paying quantities would be round somewhere in the interior, and whel 1t was 1t would do more to de- velop the country than the discovery of gold.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
FULLY N|NETY-N|NE
 PER CENT OF TRAVEL Will Pass Through Skagway
 This Summer.
INSTEAD OF ST. MICHAEL
Railroad and Steamboat Men Are Unanimous in the opinion That Hulk Of All Freight wiiI Come This wRy-SkRgwaY on Line of summer Excursion Parties.

General Traffic Manager L. H. Gray, of the White Pass and Yukon road, returned to Skagwav yesterday, accompanied by his wife, who will remain here for visit until Mr. Gray returns to Seattle. MT. Gray, as usual. Is full of business in the interests of his road, as we'll as full of plans for the future. Speaking of his efforts to a representative of the DAILY ALASKAN yesterday, he i'd;
 "l interviewed every railroad and steam ship man came in contact with on my trip below, regarding their opinion as to whether the St. Michael route would be able to divert passenger traffic away from Skagway this season; and m each and every case thev were all of ne opinion, namely, that Skagwav would see ninety nine per cent of the passenger travel going throu h this way.
 "l did not learn of one large or small shipment of freight being contracted for by way of St. Michael, as old timers have been taught some severe lessons in the past, and in many cases they have hun dreds of tons lying on the Yukon river not delivered from last seasons shipments. l mean individual freight, and have no refer enee to the shipments of general merehan- disc to the big stores of the N. A. T. Go. the A. C. Co.,, the Seattle Yukon Co. and others, but speak of Yukoners who have from five to two hundred tons of freight going in. Las, year hinetv-nine per cent of this business went by way of St. Mic hael, now they are contracting with us below to have their freight come through Skagway.
 "l never overlooked an opportunity to speak a good word for Skagway. l was joshed considerably by a few of my friends wishing to know whether had lot of real estate for sale in Skakway.
 "We are now in touch with the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce relative to getting up separate Alaska ex,urslons from British Columbia and the Puget sound towns. We hope to bring from each point an excursion of about 300 people. We are also adver' Using extensively and keep m close touch with all the prominent excursion agencies of the country. such as Thomas Cooks, Raymond & Whitcom, Phillip Judson and others, and the result Is they are selling coupon tickets to all points reached by our line and connections. In fact. we expect the hrst regular Alaska excursion here June IS.
 Tourists now recognize the fact that the Muir glacier has lost its supremacy as one of the great attractions of Alaska since the White Pass & Yukon route has been recognized by and talked about so much by all the prominent newspapers and mag azines of the United States and Europe.
 We look for a tremendous travel through Skagway, commencing about June IS, and weare making preparations to handle passengers and freight with prompt ness and dispatch"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
4 Pioneer Baby.

The "Atlin Claim" announces the ar. rival of the first white baby in Atlin as follows: "On Saturday, April IS, seven pound baby girl was born to Mrs. Lowry at the pioneer hotel, the All House. The event is especially interesting from the tact that she is the first white baby born in Atlin. The little stranger is lusty and healthy and seems proud of her distinction, We understand it is the intention 10 name the child Atlintoo Marie. Quite number of people are of the opinion that the gov emment could not do better than present the little one with town lot and in so do' ing honor our youngest pioneer. Dr. Monrc was the attending physician,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
From pr. Walters Home.

In late issue of The Message, parish paper of the Centenary N. E. church of Portland, Or, we note the following:
 "Dr. Walter has host of friends who often ask concerning him. From late Alaska papers we learn that he is already a potent factor in the development of that coming region, and that he is deservinglv popular with all classes of citizens. The church acted wisely in selecting him for that large field, as he is strong in sll the qualities required for so difficult a post. Quick to recognize need or detect an open ing, he has already launched plan for collegiate institution which shall provide the blessings of Christian education. In all his cares and labors the heartfelt pray CTS of Centenary are with him, and we can assure him cordial greeting when he shall come this way again."
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
over Ice ana Water to Dawson

w. D. Johns, special correspondent of the Chicago Record. who spent the winter of 'o7-S on the Yukon, arrived on the Ros' allie yesterday from Seattle, accompanied by his sister, Miss Johns. Mr. Johns came out from Dawson last fall and has since made an extended trip through eonti- mental Europe. He is now on his way back to the Klondike to look after his nu' merous mining interests. Yesterday he learned from a friend recently out from Lawson that one of his claims on Domln- ion has turned out very rich gravel MT
 Johns will leave Skagwav today and puT- poses making the trip to Dawson without any delay He and his party will take sleds and a canoe, and between the two
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Townsits Lots in AiIin.

Assistant Commissioner of Lands J, D.. Graham has a notice in the "Atlin Claim" to the effect that a sale of government lots in the townsite of Atlin, B. C., at public au,tlon will be held at the government ot- hces commencing Wednesday, May r, and that particulars and conditions will be an- nounced at the time of sale. The sale will be held from 10 to I2 and from to 1 each day. Terms one-third cash, one-third in six months and the balance in one wear. Parties having improvements on lots are requested to send into the provincial sur vey office, one week prior to Sale' their valuations Cf improvementsin in blank forms furnished by the provincial surveyor, to whom they must be returned.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
ChIIkat indians Again.

The ChiIkat Indians evidently followed Jack Dalton's adviee and sought legal ad- vice to shut of the HainsS Mission men who. are trying to build trail up sSs chil' kat river to Kluekwan, for last Saturday, May 6, Judge Johnson, at Sltka, granted a restraining order prohibiting the trail mak- CTS at Haines from going into the enclosed or occupied lands of the Indian village sit- uated about ten miles up the Chileat river.
 This leaves Jack Dalton'S trail on the other side of the Chlkat as the only way to get to the POrcupine, or else the use of canoes of the Chllkat Indians, who charge sis q head for rowing the miners up.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Yukon Iron Works.

Albert c. WisSel, O. w. Roberts and W. ]. Walters arrived on the RoSalie ves- terlay bound for Dawson with seventy tons of machinery to start an electric light plant and a general machine shop. The company organized is the Yukon Iron Works, Of which Mr. Walters will be man ager and Mr. Roberts master mechanic. The men will go in over lhe ice, taking along a canoe for the open places and the machinery will follow by water on the opening of navigation. Mr, wissel has for several wears held the office of gold weigher and collector in the Alaska Comercial Com panv's store at Dawson and will resume duties when he gets in. He is also inter eS,ed in the Yukon Iron Works.
 Cooking utensils for mines and road houses at Aliens.
 Browuelrs store-Miner's tools.
 Best liquors at the Bowery. 5'o6t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Steamer Rosaiie.

The Rosaie left Seattle last Thursday morning and arrived in Skagway yester day morning with 100 passengers and I7s tons of freight. Outside of twenty-five tons for the White Pass & Yukon railroad and a few tons for J. B. Charleson. who has charge of the building of the Dawson telegraph line, the cargo was for local merchants. The trip up was a very pleas ant one and the bolt touched at every port on the run. She left for Seattle and way ports last night at o'clock.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Cisncy's Theater.

The performance at Claney's theater thi, week Is of a very high order Bright stars of the theatrical stars arc continually ar irving from the south and each week some new attraction is put on. MeBrde and Kearney in their double act are one of the best teams that ever came west. Richard Robinson and Jimmie Mefadden were we'll received by the audience.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Freight fer Dawson.

The WY. T. Co.,. operating the big sawmlll at Bennett, has made preparations tor carrying immense quantities of freight to Dawson this season. This company is fully equipped to receive and transport to Dawson all freight offered. About twen' ty-hve large seows have been built suit able for carving freight down the lakes and river. Experience last season demon strated that this method was the most economical and safest way to land freight in Dawson. Before contracting for freight one should see them at Bennett and get figures.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
The New Baptist Church.

The bids of contractors will be opened by the building committee Thursday mOm- ing at 10 o'clock. Let all those who wish to bid take notice and hand in their bids in a sealed envelop to A. P. Mead, of the Portland house, in tim. for the meeting of the committee.
 In regard to purchasing material for our new building Seattle, it is not and has not been our purpose to do so, If material needed can be purchased h. Skagway.
 ]. C. JORDAN, Pastor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
A the Lobby.

The Lobby theater has a special attrae- tlon for its patrons in the shape of the drama "Chiek." which is being produced on the professional stage of Skagway for the first time. The great comedy drama is in tour acts and is supported by the num- Der of speciality artists now playing at the Lobby. Baby Ruth is yet on the boards with new songs and dances. Baker, How ard and Malan are agiin seen in one Of their comic double turns. which is alone worth the price of admission.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-10
Departures for Alaska.

A slight decrease in the number of peo- pie who went to Alaska in April is noticed, the falling of from the March total being 3S4 persons. The freight carried to the north was I,637 tons less than during the previous month. The tonnage was large, being greater than that of any month this year, except February. The following ta- ble shows the vessels that went to Alaska from Seattle during the month, with the various details of each: