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Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
Sure They Were Snfe.

The method adopted by rustic look
ing individual to prevent the loss of his
hat and coat while dining furnished the
patrons of a Market street cafe with
much amusement yesterday. The stran-
ger meandered leisurely into the place
during the busy lunch hour and made
his way to the nearest vacant chair.
Producing several yards of twine from
his pocket, he removed his bat and
passed the string once around the
crown, making it fast with a double
knot.
This, of course, caused a number Of
diners to suspend hostilities in order
better to observe the next move, but the
careful stranger appeared oblivious to
the sensation he was creating. Taking
off his coat, he passed the loose end of
the string through one sleeve, and, after
securing the end to his wrist, hung bat
and coat on the rack. Assuring himself
that the knots were firmly tied, the
cautious individual sat down and pro-
ceeded to get away with a substantial
meal. l.-Phila delphia Record.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
When Yon HIVE n Bad Cold.

You want the best medicine that can
be obtained, and that is Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy.
You want a remedy that will not
only give quick relief but effect per-
manent cure.
You want remedy that will relieve
the lungs and keep expectoration easy.
You want remedy that will coun
teract any tendency toward pneumonia.
You want a remedy that is pleasant
and safe to take.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
only medicine in use that meets all of
these requirements. This remedy is
famous for its cure of bad colds throneh-
out the United States and in MANY for
eign countries. 1t has many rivals.
but, for the speedy and permanent cure
OF bad colds, stands without peer and
its splendid qualities are everywhere
admired and praised. For sale bv
Clifton 4 Raymond, Smyrna, I. l..
Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

William A. E. Moore, the famous
badger game" thief, was last week
sentenced to term of nineteen years
IN the penitentiary by Recorder Golf
IN New York City. This is a severe
penalty, but Moore deserves every day
OF 1t, as his crime was a most henious
one. With the aid of his pretty wife,
who is also under arrest awaiting
second trial-the jury in her first hav-
ing disagreed susceptible hotel man
was lnveigled into Mrs. Moores apart
ments, when Moore suddenly rushed
In beat the victim, and by pretending
the role of the injured husband, com.
PEELED the hotel man to pay him large
sum of money.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
FARMERS DEMAND REFORMS
delaware Grangers Want State RaiIroad
Commissioners.

The Delaware State Granoo uo.
largely attended at Dover. Thursday
After a protracted discussion if was do
clded to apply the lighter soils of tbe
state to dairying, with the free usa of
crimson clover, COW peas and alfalfa
whereby these soils become as nroI;fo
as fruit-growing.
The Committee on Legislation de-
cided unanimously to hustle for pure
1000 law; for amendments to the elao-
tloh laws on blurred ballots; in favor
OF good business men as County Com.
mlsSloners, instead of a Levy Court
system, and of immediate extension Of
free mail delivery in thickIv-settled
rural districts.
Inc committee on Transportation
made a comprehensive report. recom-
mendlng conservative legislation that
shall give Delaware people a proper
oversight of the carrying companies
operating in this State.
The Grange resolved To Give ;ts oid
III IL support of the trolley and steamboat
lines, believing them to be important
factors IN solving the Transportation
problem of this State, and a "necessitv
TO our social and economic conditions ;,
Inc TRANSFORMATION charges on perish
able products, the report goes on 70
say are still excessive and unreason-
aole TO points outside the State. and 70
points within the State in violation Of
the charter of the Delaware Railroad
Company, "and we declare the riobt
as citizens largely engaged in this
of productions to protest
against such abuse of corporate privi-
leSes, and we demand that the newt
General Assembly see that the corno-
ration be brought within the reonla
lions prescribed by its charter or tha
charter revoked. The establishment
ot Board of Railroad Commissioners
or the State of Delaware is now alb
required" They elected for
Worthy Master, Arnold Naudain. of
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

party hostile to that of which Senate,
henney is a member. Under thes,
circumstances, it is easy to see how
Jury almost unconsciously, could be
swayed by partisan predudices and
vote accordingly.
The E0ery Evening, with other
papers, found fault with the last Legis-
laturef for spending so much of their time
at home instead of being at Dover tend.
ing to the interests of the State, as thew
were paid to do. He thus pays his re-
spect to Robt. Fl. Wilson, the editor of
Willard Saulsbury's paper, who objects
TO the criticism: ''The erratic Smvrna
"a" not only excuses Legislators who
IN the past have evaded their plain du-
tles by running away from Dover each
night during the sessions, but advises
members of the coming Legislature TO
continue IN this evil way. 1t is suf-
nclent to say, in explanation, that the
editor of the Smyrna CdU was a men,
Der OF the last Legislature, of notorious
memory, and was one of those who
lodged their constituents and the citi-
zens who had interest in legislation bv
rushing home daily, at the close of
each session" "
CONGRESSMAN HANDY SAYS SILVER
WILL AGAIN BE THE ISSUE. The
Democratic League, the free silver or
ganlzation Wednesday evening cele-
brated its second anniversary at the
handsome rooms, in Wilmington. On
the stage were Congressman L. [.
Handy, John G. Gray, State Senator
John Pyle, John F. Salisbury, c. B.
Morton, G. S. Alexander and C. S.
Hurlock. Mr.. Handy and Mr.. GRAY
spoke, Mr.. Handy declaring that he
would not retire from politics, but
would be found fighting in the ranks
OF the Democracy in support of the
Chicago platform. William j. BRYAN.
the Congressman said, would again be
the leader in 1900. The fight would
be on similar lines to the contest of
1896. Mr.. Handy denounced expan-
sion.
State Senator Pyle said to reporter
that Senator Gray would not receive !
the support of all the Democrats in a
complimentary vote for United States
Senator at the coming session of the
DINNER TO SENATOR GRAY.-Mr.
John M. Rodgers, says the compli-
mentary dinner to be given on Satur
day, January 14th, to the Hon. George
tray, is now an assured fact and up-
wards of seventy-fve covers will be
Iald. The dinner will have no politi-
cal significance, as both Democrats
and Republicans have contributed to
wards making it a success. The din
ler will be given for the purpose of
showing the Senator that he holds a
warm spot in the hearts of all Della.
as well as for the important
part he took in the Peace Commission
n France, with Spain. Among those
o be invited to attend are President
William Mckinley, Hon. Whitelaw
Reid, of New York, Hon. William R.
Day, of Canton, O., Senators Cush-
nan X. Davis and William z. FRYE.
Who with Senator Gray formed the
Peace Commission and John Bassett
loore of Columbia University, New
lork, the counsel for the commission
will also be invited. January IA falls
pon Saturday night and therefore will
ot conflict with Senatorial duties.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
VIM. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Fourth and Market StS.,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
WILMINGTON, DEL.

In the midst of stock
taking, which means the
same as house cleaning to
every housewife. Lots of
work to be done and finding
overlooked goods that must
be sold to make room for new
arrivals. We expect to fin
lSh this work on Saturday
and have marked for that
day lots of goods at very low
prices.
White Blankets, slightly soiled bv
constant handling, the Sc ones for
$3.50; the So ones for So; the "a. so
ones for $3.50: the So. so ones for
$1.50. -
Blankets slightly imper-
feet and only % pairs of
them-the ST. ones for Soc
each.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

MUST KNOW How TO READ AND
WRITE.-There is a constitutional pro-
vision which will become operative be-
fore the next general election is held,
OF which the general public may not
be aware, although it has been pub
ished in connection with the Consti-
tutional Convention. 1t is an educa-
tional test. 1t is "that no person who
becomes of age or who is naturalized
after January 1, 1900. shall be permit
ted to vote who shall not be able to
read the Constitution in English, and
be capable of writing his name"
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Trusts don't alway keep up the
prices. Take the price of sugar, it was
never lower than during the past years.
The Arbuckles of New York are fight
ing the Sugar Trust and selling their
product direct to the consumers, one
eight of cent under the Trusts price.
The Oil Trust, the Cordage Trust, the
Whisky Trust, the Lead Trust and nu-
merous other trusts have bursted
This is said will be the fate of the
Sugar Trust. The present price of the
Sugar Trust stock does not speak well
for the future of that monopoly.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

There are now seven states in the
Union In which women have been
given the right of suffrage. These are
Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Mon
tana, Colorado, and South Dakota.
The latter State passed upon the ques
ton at the recent election, and the
voters decided in favor of 1t.
All of these States are located in
the West, and some of them in the
very far West
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
Dress Patterns.

thirty five left, each pat
tern containing 10 Yards
they are Of SAT inc, percale
and wrapper tlannels put
up especially for Holiday
sales at $l.O0 each. They
will bc sold on Saturday for
SOC.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

The holiday recess of Congress-, ex-
tended from December 21st to January
4th-twO weeks. There will then re-
main but forty-nine working days as
the lifetime of the present Congress
scarcely time for the proper considera-
tion of the appropriation bills.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

New Year resolutions are invariably
good ones, and good resolutions are
in order at any time. The main thing,
however, is to keep them; but even
when they are broken they should be
renewed as promptly as possible.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

General Lawton's speech at Mont
gomery, Ala, ought to live as long as
we have a regular army. He said: {:
81 am not an orator; am a soldier;
l was not hero; 1 am regular; am
one of the 16, 900 regular soldiers sent
to Cuba. On behalf of that part of the
army l commanded, I thank you, peo-
pie of Alabama.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Preliminary estimates of The Rail
road Gazette show an increase of 1857
miles of railway in the United States
in the year now closed. This is the
largest increase reported since 1892,
when 4419 miles were laid.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
Advantages of Married Life

Advantages of Married Life.
Married life is the thing"
"Why, for instancei"
"Well, you can have the comforts of
home then"
"Are you keeping house?''
''No, but we've got peach Of a
boarding house. "-Chicago Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
beware OF OlntInentS that Com
tain MercI1pv

Beware of Ointments that o.,
tain Mercury. VII
as mercury will surely DESTROY the
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system when enterin@
through the mucous surfaces. SncI
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians
to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured N by F. J. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, o., contains no merc1rv. and
is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally, and made in To-
lleedo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free. w.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
Wool Skirts.

Very few lett of our large
assortment of these popular
skirt patterns of the ST and
Sl.25 grade-they will be
sold Saturday for 30c. each.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
2EGEN ERO,
FRENCH RENIEn~

Is Is now now within easy reach of every American.
~ uays treatment is positively guaranteed 10 cnre
NC U most complicated case Of Nervous DebIItv or
""SlIng " Disease 1t acts powerfully and ouickIy
~ ~ NeW wan Physlcnlly Perfect. is the resuIt
VI i the use OF REGENERO. Young men will re.
s"Iil telr lost manhood, and Old Men will recover
sheir youthful vigOr II nvigorates and restorrs 20
rasa a NE anu Vgor all sufferers from Seminal Weak
Nian,1, rtIhpotehcy, Naricocele, Spermattorhea
H,snty Emissions, Lost Brain and Muscular potvsr'
weak weak Memory. Wakefulness Evil Dreams, Desnon,,
uency' Lack OF Confidence. and all effects Of self
aOuse, or sexual excess and indlscretion which ret
n ohe lor business. study or marriage RFGFNFR0
Soe at once TO the root OF the disease-that is WIN
lures IL Is the greatest Nerve Tonic in the ,orI
~, ~ s why It gives VigOr and Action and restores
sne Fire Oi Youth. 1t Is a marvellous RIood PIT
."I ner.tnat IS why the Pink GLOW comes bark 20
Ca enc pare pa cheeks. Insist upon having REGENERO
IAN , De carried In vest pocket. BY mail q O0 ne
,%a IHa' , OF SIN for $500: We chcerfuiIy refund
me me money where six boxes do not eject c,,r
circulars Tree Address the American CGice NJ N"'e'
BORDEAUX MEDICAL co, aai Ses, csq%ss: 1s.: A~
For sale in Smyrna by CLIFTON q RAY
MoND, Druggists; in Clayton, by T. T.
MASON. Druggist.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

j. E. Walters, Jr., and Mrs. Thomas
A. Mallalieu have formed co-partner-
ship for the conduct of the green groc-
cry and butchering business in
Centreville.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Havana is to be cleaned up. When
Americans get in full control of that
place yellow fever will be extermi-
mated.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Legitimate newspaper work is one
thing and the impertinent prying into
the private affairs of individuals is
another.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
Underwear.

A small lot Of our regular
standard Underwear will be
sold at the following reduc-
tiOns:
Ladies' heavy fleece lined Vests and
SOC ones for 25c.
Ladies ''Oneita" union suits, white
or natural grey, 81 grade for SOC,
ana the Toe grade for SOC, and only
"a limited number at these prices.
Men merlno Drawers and Ladies'
short sleeve merino Vests. Our
regular SOC grade. If your size is
IN the lot, for 15c each on Satur
day. 'D''"-
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

1t begins to look as if the Hon. A.
X. Mcclure threw one brick too many
at the Hon. James Gay Gordon.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

President Mckinley made a BULBS
eye when he said: ''No effort fails that
has stout, honest heart behind it. "
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
Remnants.

The Holiday selling made
lots of Remnants. They are
all sorted up, measured and
ticketed for Saturday next
at sc per yard and up.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
WHOLE NO. 1884.
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAppy

No wonder America surprises tno
world Its sets its own pace in evorv1
thinS. 1t took England several him.
urea years to get rid of the bad blood
caused by the war of the roses wbiIe
less than thirty-tive have wiped from
tne hearts of Americans all the hate
and bitterness of a great civil war
Uen' Shafter would doubtless bava
CHOSEN his words more carefully had
ne known that his disparaging opinion
OF the Cubans was to be so widely cir-
culated. His comparison was ro+bor
TOO profane for delicate ears.
Inc Provence of Ontario is tba
latest to announce a big discovery 70
advertise itself Cities. States ond
even nations find it necessary to adver-
use yet some individuals still trvto
DO business without it.
A more generally accepted definition
OF eXpansionist, will have 70 ba
found before the average man will know
whether he is one or not.
1ne Gar has so much confidence in
the acceptance of his disarmament
proposition that he has negotiated \
loan of so, 900, 600 for the speciaI mr.
pose of buying the latest rapid. fire
guns.
If party lines are drawn on the ex-
panSlon question, the Republicans
will get the big end of the deal. as if
is believed that for every Republican
who opposes expansion there are more
than a hundred men in the other par
ties who favor it.
Col. Bryan has burned his bridges
and cast his lot with the anti-expan-
slonlsts. He says public sentiment
will shortly do the same. We shall
see.
HObson will have to confine his kiss
ing to the waves of the Pacific for sew
eral weeks, unless there are kissing fe-
males on the Steamer that is CARVING
him to Hong Kong.
1t was very kind of the President to
make Ambassador Hitchcock of Rus
'la, Secretary of the Interior; it leaves
nice, fat birth for which many men
'an be mentioned, which will make
hem start the New year with good
opinions of themselves.
The L. S. Government Commission
eports that the Nicaragua Canal can
'e built for S135, 900, O0O-much less
han it cost to fight the Spanish war.
Numerous gentlemen in both
branches of Congress will find the
most disagreeable weather of the wear
N the 3rd of March-the date of their
etlrement, and divorce from the pub
lc payroll.
There is no lodging the fact that
ither Gen. Miles, or Gen. Eagan,
)ommissiOnary General of the Army.
visited the truth sadly in his testi
lony concerning "embalmed" beef
the army.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

There is no lodging the fact that
either Gen. Miles, or Gen. Pagan,
CommissiOnary General of the Army.
twisted the truth sadly in his testi-
mony concerning "embalmed" beef
furnished the army.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Numerous gentlemen in both
branches of Congress will find the
most disagreeable weather of the year
on the 3rd of March-the date of their
retirement, and divorce from the pub
lie payroll.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

1t was very kind of the President to
make Ambassador Hitchcock of Rus
sla, Secretary of the Interior; it leaves
a nice, fat birth for which many men
can be mentioned, " which will make
them start the New year with good
opinions of themselves.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

The [. S. Government Commission
reports that the Nicaragua Canal can
be built for Sl35, 900, 600 much less
than it cost to fight the Spanish war.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

The Gar has so much confidence in
the acceptance of his disarmament
proposition that he has negotiated 4
loan of So, 100000 for the special pur-
pose Of buying the latest rapid-fre
guns.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

II party lines are drawn on the ex-
panSlon question, the Republicans
will get the big end of the deal, as it
is believed that for every Republican
who opposes expansion there are more
than a hundred men in the other par
ties who favor it.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Col. Bryan has burned his bridges
and cast his lot with the anti-expan-
sionists. He says public sentiment
will shortly do the same. We shall
see.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

a more generally accepted definition
OF "expansionist," will have to he
found before the average man will know
whether he is one or not.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

Hobson will have to confine his kiss
ing to the waves of the Pacific for sew
eral weeks, unless there are kissing fe-
males on the Steamer that is carving
him to Hong Kong.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

The Provence of Ontario is the
ia'eSt to announce big discovery. to
advertise itself. Cities, States and
even nations find it necessary to adver-
use yet some individuals still try TO
do business without if
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04
STATE ITEMS.

LeWes reports that an ice plant of
seven tons daily capacity is very near
completion.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

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Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

, "on' oha1ter would doubtless have
CHOSEN his words more carefully had
ne known that his disparaging opinion
oi the Cubans was to be so widely cir
culated. His comparison was rather
TOO profane for delicate ears.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-04

party hostile to that of which Senator
kenney is a member. Under these
circumstances, it is easy to see how a
jury almost unconsciously, could be
swayed by partisan predudices and
vote accordingly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-24

TIE markets. today were little different srcns yes
teFStay. tanS iea<ed :az shsrssGs cf bananas az
M 50 in the ssasnsag They wxss ia great demand
and the IRE suaCaes selk uishcss A1ay gi.s,-
FATTY Extra lsFge punches Sasd A. hsEA a. S in
sefae eases. The demand continues - stteas ghAt
t1Sre X hseis - nc shortage before socsc.-o,s
nignt unless ,ssv saiysneats eurae ia
Arrias are quiet Many - the dealers are fsttie
afraid II an cssrsroek. and are makrs an szt.rt
10 sea their stock. censes IN every tay
bthsr merchants ssngQus. ard make no ssfnrts
t. saE thea All varieties q sppes sell ssfsx well
Oranges selling well Tbs recent shipszent Ct
Japanese oranges going rapidly sesss al gas;e
rfaces Tbs oEsnses are not quite yig& esosaSh for
. ready market The demand tcE Callfern.s sr-
angss IS limited The price holds at quoted agures
Vegetables continue she same. HuShes.s sasaa-
toes IN good eeBditien Is demand NJ 81 % Per
box Others 70 at from Sc 20 Fsc. Sweet potatoes
are shagt, but Is Que il the morning
TIE poultry a.srkst Is IN ;he same demozsiisei
condition TIA regular dealers who BAY and sell
all teE reufd ssrictisly Handicapped hy othr
dealers who handle poultry at taS time II .hs year
sDls side line, ard willing To Sifsrasa Il
their stock az prices mnch below quoted EgareS
Geese and TURKEYS selling fairly we'll but chick
ems, ise and dressed. essaiag in fapiay hat
the sales make littie impression the Ss
Grain. tlsh aud dairy produce remain practically
MuchIusei
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-24

6ucsr by the local dealers fog delivery in round lots
On the dock and in the car at Seattle:
Grain-osts. SAasi; barley. ST So; wheat. chicken
feed. SIS osle: bran. Ns; shorts. SIS
HsT-Pueet sound. &sal9: Eastern Washington
'inothy. Siaal5 alfalfa. - 50 ton
Exgs-StEietiy fresh ranch, sla2c
futtTT- Fresh ranch. lSsal5e; creamery, Ss3sc-
Poultry Chickens live, saac. spring 81 7s65 1ox
turkeys, i3c geese, &c; ducks. s. sstaa
Lie stoek-tkeiee beef cattle. CONS. &eat1c
steers. asesc; choice sheep. ssa5c; good hoss, live.
+sc. hogs dressed. e.c: calves. dressed. large IS
small. Sc: calves. live, large. &c; small, 6.
Hides, petts end wool Heavy sound saisad steers.
over 81 lbs. &c; medium, sound per ID. s. light,
sound, Gadsr 50 lhs, SCI cows. sound. all weights.
tic: stass bulls and oxen, &C; sailed kips. &c:
calves ID, Sc green hides. lie less than sAlte
dry hides. per IL. i2sc; dry enlls, third less
lse: pRpery deer. sai5c dry elk. aaiSe green elk.
tase; sheep pelss. 5oasl %: sheariines, laa5e
ington weol. &c. dirty or timbse burned. issftc
tailuw. Nea3ic