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Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
SELFISHNESS.

We Nearly Always Discover II I'm
Others, but Never In Ourselves.
Probably the most insidious of all the
faults is that upon the absence of which
we most pride ourselves, and that at the
same time we notice most readily in
others. In some of us it is pride, in
others gossiping The list is long, and
we know it without going into details,
but that which we do not seem to real
ize is that the very most common fault
Of MS all as a mass is selfishness.
We do know that nearly every one
we meet is selfish, but we seldom dis
cover how selfish we are ourselves un-
less shown by sudden touch of deep
regret. Most of us discover, for in
stance, that we were selfish in refer
ence to some dear friend dead, but we
stop right there, and while we regret
the past and shed useless tears over the
lost chance we do not make any new
Overwhelmingly, that we are selfish
to our living friends-and while we
think that they are being unfair, un-
kind, to us we forget to be generous
ourselves, to look beyond the frown,
the hard word, the selfish act or neglect,
and see what il is that causes all this,
to see what strain our friend is bearing
and share it in SO far as patience, gener-
ous forbearance, will Tighten it.
Think how selfish most Of us have
been in time gone by, how quick words
have gone out to hurt hearts already
hurt, when from us at least that partic-
ular cross friend had a right to hope
for better things.
Do not make very close examina-
tion of things in general and see whether
you are not yourself more selfish than
are your friends, and remember that
the greatest generosity in this world is
to have patience with others in their
"selfshness, for in half the cases at
least it is pain or worry, not real in
tended unkindness at all.-Philadelphia
Times.
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STATE ITEMS.

Harry A. Richardson has been re-
elected president of the Kent Club of
Dover.
Chief Justice Charles b. Lore has
been elected as trustee of the Grace
Nj. T.. church. He succeeds the late J.
Taylor Cause.
The merchants Ot Middletown, have
agreed to close their stores at 8 O'Clock.
This agreement to hold good until
April 1st when further understanding
may be had.
Frank j. McNulty and John p.
DOnOhoe are the leaders of the House
on the Democratic side. They will be
heard from quite frequently before the
session is ended.
Sheriff John b. Wharton took charge
of the office and of the Jail and resi-
dence on Tuesday of last week. Sher-
iff's deputy, John Foreaker, also as
sumed the duties of his position.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Vande-
grift took place at the home Of her
niece, Mrs. NJ. J. WhittOck, Middle
town, Friday. Interment was made
at Old Drawyer's cemetery, near
Odessa.
State Senator Webster j. Blakely
and Representative George FriZZel
have secured rooms at the Capital
Hotel, and propose to remain in Dover
at nights during the session of the
Ex-Sheriff S. i. Shaw has removed
to Harrington, and has arranged that
in the settlement of his official bust
ness, those interested are referred to
Mr.. Robert s. Downs, deputy sheriff,
who will attend to all matters. Mr..
Downs can be found at the Office of
Clerk of the Peace.
Elmer p. Taylor, who is in charge
Of the Prudential Insurance Co., has
been transferred from smyrna to
Md. Joseph Hayes of
Dover, has been transferred to Elkton,
Nd, and Thomas Keith has been APP
pointed to take charge Of the district
by Jos. Hayes.
Pomona Grange, at meeting held
1t Milford on Thursday last, discussed
at length, the question of "good roads
md road making" A strong opinion
was expressed, favorable to the adop-
ion of broad tires for loaded wagons.
Another suggestion that met with con-
siderable favor was the application of |
rude petroleum to the roads.
BENIAH WATSON DEAD.-On Friday
asst, Beniah Watson, ESQ.,, aged 81
Years, died at his home in Dover. Mr..
Watson has practiced law since his
loung manhood; was prominent citi-
ZEN and popular with very large cir
lie of acquaintances and friends. He
vas a member of Christ Episcopal
yhurch. He has been an invalid for
ong time as a result of paralysis.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
Didn't IrritafR Hir,

Here is glimpse of the seamy side
OF life in Cornwall from The Cornish
Magazine
I'm afraid Jenny, you irritate your
husband with your long tongue.
Aw. no, my dear Miss Vivian, I'd
never say nawthcn to en- To'ther dav
was ome waitin form to come ONE
to supper Eight clock come. an no
Jan; 9 o'clock come, an no Jan; 10
O'Clock come, an no Jan put up me
bonnet an shoai an went to every kiddly
Wink IN town. thout Dyke Winsor's
When l come there. there wor Jan
Says l, You ugly murderer veilan.
incest killed thee fust wife an now
incest want to kill me, too. an he up an
knacked me down
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
ONE GLASS OF WINE.
IN neiiei E@at IL Changed the History
ST This COnnfrN

ST This Country.
1t is said that single glass Of wint
propably wrecked the Democratic party
IN 1860. The story is worth telling
AFTER the breaking up of the nation9
democratic convention at Charleston
the party in Georgia held a state con
yentlon Great excitement prevailed
The leaders of the party could uot
agree 1t was critical period.
The majority report indorsed the se.
ceders or boilers at Charleston. while
the minority report opposed their ac.
tlon. The leading champion of the mi.
norlty was Herschel Y. johnson and
his followers were confident that his
eloquence and logic would carry tSe
day.
1t is quite likely that such would
have been the case but for an unfortu.
nate mlshap. Ex-Governor johnson be
gan MS speech before the noon adjourn
ment on the second day and concluded
after dinner
Old men who remember that sneecb
say that it was a powerful aronment
and the impression gained ground that
after the noon recess the speaker would
demolish his opponents with few
sledge hammer blows.
But the overconfdent friends of the
minority report were doomed to disan.
polntment. Johnson felt the strain of
the morning session so much that he
was unable to eat anything, and he took
glass OF Wine upon an empty stomach
to strengthen himself This was a fatal
mistake That one glass of wine per
haps changed the destiny of the nation
The great orator resumed his speech
but the wine had nauseated him. He
was hazy, verbose and unintelligible at
times. His style and argument lacked
vlgor, consistency and positiveness. His
friends looked at one another in despair
The men on the other side were exuIt
ant 1t was evident that the speaker
had damaged his own cause
Then Howell Cobb and Henry r
jackson followed each other for the ma
Jorlty report. They spoke with an air
OF expectant triumph and captured the
convention.
The majority report was adopted. 1t
Is unnecessary to follow the history of
the next few weeks The national DE
mocracy was completely disrupted and
put two tickets in the field Lincoln
was elected and the country was plung
ed into a civil war Had johnson sue
ceeued III inducing the Georgia conven
tlon to adopt his conservative ideas. it
Is safe to say that other southern states
would have fallen into line with our
commonwealth, and the national Demo
cratic party would have remained
united
This is the story of whata little glass
OF wine did. 1t ruined a great party
caused disastrous war, and besides the |
loss of life cost the south over S4, OOO
OOO, 600 Perhaps this is rather specu
Iatlve, but there are many who believed
It generation ago. Atlanta Constitu
ton
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
One WOman's WAY,

Speaking of women with saving dis.
positions, " said Dixmyth, my wife's in
a class all by herself"
How so:' queried his friend Hojax.
Last week | bought an upright nj
aho, replied Dixmyth, land my wife
made beautiful green plush cover for
It, SO the polish wouldn't get scratched.
Yesterday she made another cover of
linen to 60 over the plush to prevent
that from getting soiled. Next week I
suppose she'll make a calico cover to
protect the linen. Oh, l tell you, WON.
Ell have great big fertile minds. Chi.
cagO NeWF.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway,

Broad Street Station, Philadelphia,
December 10, 1898.
A Special Meeting of the Stockhold-
ers OF the Delaware and Chesapeake
Railway is called for THURSDAY.
THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JAN,
UARY, 1899, at 1 o'clock p. m. at
Easton, Maryland, for the purpose of
voting for or against an agreement of
consolidation and union of this Com
pany with the Queen Anne's and Kent
Railroad Company, the Cambridge
and Seaford Railroad Company and
the Delaware Railroad Company.
BY order of the Board of Directors,
J. NJ. HARDING, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
THE GLAD HAND WAS MISSING.
Kenney, OF Delaware, Back in the Senate
After His Two Trials.

Kenney, OF Delaware, Back in the Senate
After His Two Trials.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. "a lit
tie man, pudgy, dark of complexion.
wearing coal black hair and a mus.
tache of a similar shade, forty-two. bnt
looking younger; trudged up the SEN
ate stairs to-day and wandered into tbe
Senate chamber. President pro tenn
Frye had just raped for order and the
bind chaplain arose to deliver the
morning prayer. The little man
halted just inside the west lobby door.
removed his hat and stood with bowed
head until the prayer was concluded.
Then he stepped hurriedly into the
cloak room, placed his hat and coat in
the locker and reappeared again in the
chamber. He glided nervOusly over
TO a rear seat and sat down.
The man was Senator Richard r
henney, of Delaware, who is Under
indictment in Delaware for felony
1t was his first appearance in the Sen
ate since his two trials.
He looked worn and haggard. like
one who has lost his best friend on
earth. No one came to greet this lit
tie man, and he sat for more than a
half hour, silent and alone. A dozen
or more Senators noticed his presence.
but no one approached to give him the
glad hand of welcome. Cor. PhiLa.
Record.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

Attempts to Wreck Trains.-A bold
attempt was made Monday evening
10 wreck a passenger train on the
Delaware Railroad, near Dupont
Station, between Cheswold and
Dover, at about the same place
where an attempt was made Satur-
GAY night to wreck the Norfolk ex-
press. When the south-bound
Taln which is due at Dover at s. 20
r j. was near Dupont Station, En-
glneer Samuel Barron suddenly re-
membered that a big obstruction
mad been found on the track late
Saturday night, and he kept sharp
lookout. Almost as this thought
lashed through his mind a big,
aark object loomed up twenty feet
IN front Of his locomotive. He i'm
medlately reversed, but the pilot
struck what proved to be two cross
LES lying on the track, which were
hurled about ten feet, breaking
three switches. A third tie derailed
the locomotive. Thirty passengers
and five trainmen were badly fright
ehed by the sudden shake-up, but
no one was injured. Conductor
hawkins walked to Dover, and
HACKS were sent to the train to
carry the passengers to Dover for
me night. Wrecking crews were
sent from Clayton to clear the track.
detectives are trying to find out
VINO put the ties on the track, the
Viiy theory being that some one is
'eeKing to wreck vengence OH the
iailroad company. Three colored
OOys OF the neighborhood were put
under arrest Yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
nm Easy Promise.

In her heart love and duty strove for
mastery, and duty won.
No man shall wed me-, =" she ex-
claimed with suffused eyes and culver
ing lips. "who does not promise me
that II he is ever president of the Unit.
ed States be will use his influence to
have battleships ohristened with wa
teri
such was the ardor of his passion
that Algernon hesitated not moment.
1 promise!" he cried, and fell upon
his knees.--Detroit Journal
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

cord;aB Gs BoTKIN REWARD OF $4,000. -Ac-
torpevs 70 the opinion of Deputy At
10 on Veneral Peter l.. Cooper, Jr.,
&oO0 os entitled to the reward of
the sr,as. saered by Governor Tunnell for
o. perse' psSe and conviction of the person
Ms TonS who caused the death Of
Dean" :" - Dunning and Mrs. j. ID.
tbs on;a ~, Dover. Mr.. Cooper bases
esaiencan upon the fact that the
eOrYiet;o. which led to the arrest and
.ad tbs Of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin,
Nsnisbed warrant for her arrest, were
aad moi oy the Delaware officers,
y the police of San Francisco.
ss 4 ss ston's total rainfall last year
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

!, PERSONAL. Miss Greta Casperson,
y :. Philadelphia, and Miss Annie
'NHning, of New Castle, are max
ms Clayton relatives a visit.-Miss
"iehce Rees, of Harrington, has
:. .'urned from a visit to Mr.. and
Ds' NJ. J. Clifton. Mr.. and Mrs.
:: -. = odell, of Orange, N. J., are
sung their daughter, Mrs. Min
!, ~ Keynolds.-Thomas Kieffer is
al his home near town.-Mr.
's lie Compt is at Oxford, Md.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
Black Chcvi0t

OUR Black Cheviot
Suits, and our $l2
$1,000 Gray Mixed
Cheviot Suit have
and been big sellers
all winter. We
Sl2.OO don't think you
can get a better
suit or a better looking
suit anywhere for the
money. New lots made
up and in making since
January 1st. Every oar
ment made right here in
the building; goods thor
oughly shrunk, sewed with
silk and strong and sub.
stantial trimmings used
Throughout. No discount
on these suits. as we only
make them between times.
IL per cent. off others
Heavy Suits. Overcolts.
Reefers and Trousers. ex-
cept our special S. Suits.
Plenty of good Overcoats.
especially the SIS and $40
kinds. 10 per cent. off.
Closed evenings at 6. ex-
cept Saturdays.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

r1uSlin The sale of Muslin
Underwear Underwear you
know about-know
how we gather we'll on to a half mil
lion garments, have them made in the
very best way, and sell them at about
the price of the muslin and en-
broidery. Every garment is liberal
IN cut and in good taste. Of course
there is wide range in the elaborate
ness of finish.
Here are ten items to judge by:
Night Dresses of muslin, yoke of cluster
OF plaits and insertion, collar and
sleeves trimmed with cambric ruffle; Soc.
Corset Covers of cambric, high hack
square 'front.' trimmed with embroidery;
&c. Three pieces only sold to one buyer
Pethcoats of muslin, umbrella shane
trimmed with embroidery; SOC.
Infants long dresses of cambric, rufFle of
Swiss embroidery on neck and sleeves.
25c.
Infants long dresses of nainsook, yoke OF
Swiss insertion and plaits, ruffle on woke
trimmed with Valenciennes lace, neck
and sleeves lace trimmed; SOC.
Girls muslin drawers, hem and cluster Of
plaits:
2 9 8 10 II IA yrs.
&c 1Oc l5c 15c 18c 16c 22c
Girls muslin drawers, plaits and rufles of
Swiss embroidery:
2 g 8 10 II Ia yrs
TIC Zoe 25c Csc 3Oc 3Oc 33c
Girls night gowns of muslin, yoke plated,
cambria rutle on neck and sleeves:
2 8 10 II IA WIS.
Csc 30c 35c 45c 45c 55c 55c
Girls skirts Of muslin, rufHe hemstitcbed
cluster of plaits in skirt; 4, 6, 8 years:
25c.
Boys night shirts Of muslin, collar, cuffs,
pocket and front trimmed with feather.
stitched bands:
g 10 II IA yrs.
40c 40c 45c 45c 45c 48c
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
Too Great II Risk

James, if anybody inquiries for me
today tell them am not in.
eyes, sir. "
There might possibly be one who
would not have a bill" " muttered the
young man, "but I'll not risk it."
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
John Wanamaker.
NOTICEI

, Notice is hereby given that on Thursday.
january 18th, 1899, at II O'Clock n. m,
application will he made to Hon. James
FennewilI: Associate Judge of the Superior
Court of Kent County, at chambers IN tba
State House, at Dover, for the incorpora-
ton of a company to be called Smyrna
Shirt and Hosiery Company" the general
business of which company Will be the
manufacture and sale of Shirts, Hosiery
and other articles.
GEO. M. JONES.
Attorney for Incorporators.
Dover, Del, Dec 81, 1898. I22s3
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
John Wanamaker.

Mr.. Alfred E. Fowler, known of
all Smyrna folks, is with us, and
always glad to see Delaware friends.
He will give personal attention to
any orders you may send. Itmakes
one feel more at home, even at
this homelike store, to really know
somebody.
John Wanamaker
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
WANAMAKER,S.
Philadelphia, Monday, January 9. l8c

Philadelphia, Monday, January 9, 1899.
A Carpet Twice each year we
Sale straighten up carpet
stocks by resolutely
selling all odd rolls and parts of rolls
that happen to be on hand, and also
any particular style that has not sold
as rapidly as it should.
These sales embody very decided
economy and have come to be eager
ly looked for by people in town and
out of it.
Carpet styles! What are they7
Each year the manufacturers bring
out new ones, but the newness seems
to be more to tempt storekeepers to
buy than any demand on your part
for changes. Your carpet is pretty
as long as it keeps bright and fresh,
is it not? Well then, these half
year clearances are economical in the
broadest sense. You have simply to
pick out whatever prettiness attracts
your eye and pay less-very much
less-than usual for it. We said
some of the lots were small. So
they are-possibly less than forty
yard roll of some styles, so it is well
to have your room measurements
with you when you come that you
may be ableto take advantage of the
choice savings-for as a rule shorter
the piece shorter the price.
January has come to be the most
interesting shopping month in the
year-that is, most interesting ex-
cept December. Of course it is fun
choosing Christmas gifts, but we
choose these fter-Christmas weeks
for very large movements in mer-
chandise and by planning ahead we
bring great lots of goods to town at
less than usual prices. Almost every
day now the Philadelphia papers will
be telling of special lots of Shoes for
men and women. Clothing for men
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized ooar+
at clayton, Del, and will receive new snh
scriptions and receives monies on old Al
news items left with him will receive nro,,ar
sttention; Subscribe now; only 81 90 a
rear in advance. "
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

Rev. Father Welbers, of St. Jo-
sephs Industrial School, gave a
pleasant repast to his corps of as
sistants on Thursday night last in
honor Of their efficient services dur
lnS the past year. While thev
Were entering into the mirth and
pleasure of the evening, Father
Weber was taken sick and the COM
Pany was unfortunately deprived of
his presence.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

The Stewards and Trustees of
Eweil 5 NJ. P. Church, will meet at
parsonage on Saturday night at
70 clock.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
CASToR1A

cASTORIA
Bears the signature of CHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have AlVays Bought
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

The Clayton Whist Club were
very pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
". H. Tunis last evening.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
EvANAT1AKER,S.

and women, and dress goods by the
yard, at less than usual prices.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

The grippe is still prevalent
among many families in town.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

Rev. +. L. Wells, who for nearly
two years has been the rector of
Trinity P, E. Church has rendered
his resignation.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

In order to have place provided
for entertainments, concerts. etc.
St. Joseph Industrial School have
had one Of the rooms fitted up with
a stage, shifting scenes and cur
tains Already the band is prac-
ticing for some future concert.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

The public is cordially invited to
attend the supper and festival to be
held next Friday and Saturday
nights, in the basement of Wright's
Hall. Supper will be ready at :
o'clock. Whole pies will he for
sale on Saturday night.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

Dr.. J. R. Smith, who succeeded
the late DR.. J. NJ. Smith at Ches-
void moved his family from this
town last week and will take up
his permanent residence in Ches-
void. Since he settled there he
has been enjoying a busy practice.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

In Ewell's NJ. P Church, next
Sunday Rev. J. E, Nicholson, the
pastor, will preach i'll the morning
on Christ Turning Water into
Wine. \ revival service will be
held at night, to be continued
nightly. Sunday School at
o'clock p. III.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

Preaching at Downs Chapel
next Sunday at $50 p. nj.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DoiuVs
in and About Town.
Try our HOme-Made Mipcemeat
" H. Davis, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-01-11

. Ladies Black Kersey. fancy
Ined Tailor-made JACKETS
d''rted sleeves, We're SI2, now.
8 Ladies Black Kersev silk
lined Tailor Made JACKETS
We're $40, now -'0NE i"'
cA A lot lot of Cmldren's and Misses
GOATS, at 81 and 81. 90 each tbnt
We're priced S3 and 81 each.
A lot of Infants Coats at 81
each. "'''' %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
BELL 'PHONE OPPOSITION.
Declare Their Company Is Financially
Sound and win Be q Success.

New York, Nov 28-The Telephone,
Telegraph and Gable company of Amer
lea, BY which name is known the $780,
UOO,OUO combination of independent tele-
phone companies. is about to lease one
of the most prominent buildings in New
DIRK Yesterday the company offered
to take a twenty years lease of de-
Slrable piece of real estate and there is
every prospect that the deal will go
through today.
Yesterday a PHILADELPHIA paper pub
nshed story that the new company
had received a severe blow, the effect
OF which might be far-reaching. This
IS the withdrawal from the company of
w G. Whitney, Thomas Ryan, Anthony
Brady, William L. Elkins. P. A. 3.
Widener and Thomas DOlan, the men
whose support made the success of the
enterprise possible and whose Opposi-
ton or indifference may be fatal to its
existence
AIaloney, one of the principal promo
ters Of the new company, told a World
reporter last night that this story was
absolutely false.
I am confident" he said, that our
opponents have inspired the statements
about Mr.. Whitney's connection with
and withdrawal from our company.
Now, as a matter of fact, neither Mr..
Whitney, Mr.. Ryan nor Mr. Brady has
ever been connected or interested in
our enterprise. and for reasons that are
perfectly satisfactory to US NOtWith-
standing this, however, many of Mr..
Whitney's friends are interested in our
company.
There is absolutely no question
about our successfully starting the con-
solidated independent telephone COM
binatiOn. We are here to stay, no mat.
ter what the opposition of the Bell
monopoly We are working night and
day perfecting our organization and
letting contracts for poles, wires etc.
Today we offered to take twenty-six
year lease of prominent building in
this city for the use of our company
This lease We hope to sign tomorrow"
Charles r. Flint, who also was inter
ested in the new Independent telephone
combine, was equally emphatic in deny
ing the Rhila dalni1ia story
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-28
A DISGRACE TO AMERICA.

CFrom the New York Evening Journal ]
The shameful attacks upon Admiral
Dewey are properly and nObly resented
by him. They are typical1y ungra teful,
and, to the shame of the country be it
said, they are typically American.
The admiral served his country well.
He adds to the pride and glory of every
American.
On his return the nation slobbers over
him as only this nation can slobber. AS
quietly and mOdesJIy as he served his
country he endures his cOuntry's an
noying adul&tiOn
He is an old man and lonely. A few
cheers from thOughtless fools in the
street do not fill up his Hfe-whatever
those fools may think
Admiral Dewey, having done his
work, marries good woman of middle
age, who has had the good fortune to
via the affection Of the best man in the
country.
Could anything be more respectable
or proper? Could the admiral do better
than deed TO his wife whatever property
he may possess2 Does he not as a hus-
band set an example as good as that
which he gave US at Ma 9ila as a sailor?
mend to his country's affections a wo-
man of dissOlute life without FORGETTING
any of his glory or of his country's
love
But here our great sailor rnarries ad-
nnirabIy and asks only to be let alone.
What happens?
Every hysterical female who feels
that the admiral should have married
her sets up a fierce screech. Every fool
American who would jump if he heard
a popgun explode begins to criticise.