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Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

THE following sent us by a sub
scriber, clipping from the New York
lSUn, shows what he thinks Of the past
year as one of expansion. The item
reads:
1889 may well be remembered by
the United States, although 1898 saw
the beginning of the territorial growth
completed last year. The Philippines
the Sulu archipelago and Guam are
much, but the commerce with the
East is infinitely more. Ultimately
this trade expansion will be seen to be
even greater and more momentous
than it now looks to be.
In imports, in exports, in bank clear
ings, in the general increase in wages,
in the formulation and development oi
industrial enterprises, in the volume oi
domestic trade, in the business of al
most every kind the expansion has
been tremendous, and the figures are
beyond precedent.
The country is busy, contented
making money. 1t has had COLDER
year, and expects another.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
The Head Hunters.

In Tupuselei. in New Guinea, the
houses are built on piles in the open
ocean a good distance from the shore.
The object of this is to protect the in
habitants against sudden attacks Of
the kindly head hunters. who always
are on the lookout for victims, whose
heads they need in their business.
Other villages in this happy land are
perched up in all but inaccessible trees
for the same weighty reason.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

The Lobbing fraternity is a matter
complained about at every Legislative
session. Wisconsin has adopted
method to meet this class of parasites.
The tenth annual summary of legisla-
ton by States, compiled by the New
State Library, notes that Wisconsin
York has adopted an act regulating lob
bying. A public register is to be kept
containing the names of all lobbyists,
a list of the various bills to oppose or
promote which they are employed, and
the names of the corporations or indi-
viduals by whom they are engaged.
Within thirty days after the adjourn
ment of the Legislature persons or cor
porations employing lobbyists must
make a detailed statement to the Sec
retary of State.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

THE special committee of the House
of Representatives, which has had the
case of Congressman Roberts of Utah,
in charge, has reached a decision that
he was guilty of polygamy, and hence
was not eligible to be national legis-
lator. The National House of Repre-
rentatives thus puts its seal of condem-
nation upon the crime of polygamy,
and refused to countenance MIR. Rob-
erts.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

The Samoan treaty has been ratified
by the Senate, but Senator Jones mo-
ton to reconsider the vote by which it
was ratified leaves it's fate still in
doubt. Senators want more explicit
statement as to the effect of the treaty.
They would like to know whether it
gives the United States sovereign pow
ers in the Island of Tutuila, which un-
der the new arrangement, is allotted to
this country.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

THE agreement to close debate in the
Senate on the gold standard bill on
February 15 doubtless means that the
bill will pass in some form, but in a
form to be determined by the private
action of conference committee, and
not by discussion and voting in open
Senate or House. 1t means, appar-
emily, that the Democrats do not in
tend to make serious opposition to the
measure.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

The editor of the Milford NeiUS, in
reference to writing an editorial every
issue on "Addicks," says that as be-
tween hash and pie, il the former is not
prepared with good material and clean
hands, he prefers pie at each meal.
But why surfeit yourself with either
where there is such an infinite variety
in the culinary department By the
way, isn't this what is the matter with
Bro. Downham ?
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
Bismarlx,s Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities,
and the success they bring, use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
25 cts. at Jas. p Hoffecker's, Smyrna,
and L. L. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
Animal Criminals.

A writer In Forest and Stream says
that the criminal tendency is manifest
ed to a greater or less extent by all
the lower animals. and he has COM
piled a list of IL crimes which are
commonly committed by birds, beasts
or reptiles. The indictment includes
murder, parricide. fratricide, suicide,
theft, kidnapping. highway robbery,
polygamy and drunkenness.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which il is part II also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
MARYLAND
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT. D HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
MS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-sl5O per annum. If
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Hf the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-T SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents but for tine outlying district OF which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Xent0n, Cheswnld, LeipSic, &c. A rate OF so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A special
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
tisementS.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

The war between the English and
Beers in South Africa still remains
without decisive results. The fighting
has been severe the past week, the
Britise seeming having the advantage.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

FRIDAY promises to be big day in
SMYRNA, being the Goth of the month,
the day that VIM. Jennings Bryan is
TO visit our town and make a speech.
Without regard to politics, the people
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
& 9 Head Of Horses.

No. MAY" sOrrel Mare, Is years old with
fOal by General Sanburn, sound, tine driver and
fast.
No. 2-"Frank," gray horse, 10 years old, sound
and kind at any work, excellent driver and styl-
ish, l5A hands high and fine size, perfectly safe
f. r a lady TO drive; no better family horse and
can 90 in less than three minutes.
No. 3-"Lillie," sorrel mare, years old. stand
ard bred, sound has been driven and is well
broken TO harness, Az hands high and very
stylish: shows much speed.
No. 4-"HOp" bay mare. years old in May
fine size and stylish, sound, l512 hands high, been
drove and well broken to harness; every indica-
10 5g"Hop." bay colt years old in June,
beauty fine size and gentle, not broken, AZ
hands high and very stylish.
No 6-"Belle" -" gray mare, l6 years old. no bet
ter farm horse and can do as much work as
mule.
No. Gray Mare Is years old. a fine driver
and a valuable animal for a lazy to drive, sound
gentle and fast.
No Skate" sorrel mare, years old, 1917
hands high, large and sound, good driver and
will work anywhere, with foal by General san
burn.
No 9-"Harry." iron-gray horse, years old,
l5% hands high, Norman stock, fine size, large,
and true as steel well broken to all work.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
Having Great Run on Cham
berlains Cough Remedy.

berlains Cough Remedy.
Manager Martin, of the Pierson
drug store, informs us that he is hav-
ing great run on Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. He sells five bottles
of that medicine to one of any other
kind, and it gives great satisfaction.
In these days of la grippe there is
nothing like Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to stop the cough, heal up the
sore throat and lungs and give relief
with very short time. The sales are
growing, and all who try it are pleased
with it prompt action. South Chicago
Daily Calumet. For sale by Clifton
& Raymond, Smyrna; 7. l.. Mason,
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
FOR RENT.

Dwelling House on Commerce street
next door to Presbyterian church.
Possession given March 1st, 1900.
Address,
MRS. NJ. f. FIERCE.
1903 ST. Paul street, Baltimore, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
Farming Implements, &c, .,

as follows: Two seated (Sellers) Family Carriage,
nearly new. cost SlS5 only been used q very
short time, with pole and leather top York Car
riage. with pole in good order; PhaetOn, drop
foot, in good order fine cutter Sleigh and bells.
in perfect order; , Farm Wagons one nearly
new, only been used one season; l no top Dear
born. in good order, will carry 80 baskeis of to-
matOes. complete, one man Dog Cart in fine con-
ditiOn for speeding; Deering Binder, all in order
and will guarantee to be all right; Deering Mower
in good order: One-hOrse Rake, Roller in good
order: Randali Harrow, all in order; three sec
ton Harr0w. with three and four horse single
trees; good Fan, Corn Shelter, nearly new and no
better in u-e; Cider Press, in good order; small
Bone CruSher, a valuable implement TO anyone;
Hay Riggings in good ORDER iron frame Cul
tivators Buckeye Sulkey Cutivator, new No.
1871 Oliver PlOws, only been used one season:
One-hOrse Oliver PlOw, No. A, sets of Wagon
Harness in good order: . sets of single Carriage
Harness. sets OF double Carriage Harness. set of
chain wagon harness, 6 sets of PlOw Harness.
new; GrindstOne, Briar ScytbeS, Hoes, ShOvelS,
Forks, Crow Bars Corn Knives, Horse Collars.
Horse Blankets and lot of leather Head Halters,
Glover Seed SOwer i'll good order, nearly new:
3-rOw Corn Marker, steel shOd; Farm Bell and
fixtures.
About 200 Bushels of Corn on the ear some of it
white
Household Goods and Kitchen Furniture.
ss follows: Good No. s Cook Stove large size,
good as new, burn coal or wood; ParlOr Coal
stove. small size: Sitting Room Wood Stove, a
dandy: Butter Churn,2 5gallOn Dairy Cans and
lot of Dairy Fixtures: so Baskets of White Pota-
toes, and lot of small seed potatoes grown from
foreign seed last year; so baskets of prime sweet
potatoes, $50 heads of prime Cabbage in Kiln;
30 bushels of Turnips in kiln; 20 bushels of prime
yellow Seed Corn that will produce 80 bushels
per acre; this seed was purchased from the Rev
Layfeld and he can testify to this particular
seed. One set of Parlor Furniture Sofa and four
chairs, l Buffet, marble top with mirror: fine
Washing Machine nearly new.
TERMC- All sums of $50 and under, cash will
IGhmO- be required; over that amount credit
of 10 months will be given by the purchaser Civ.
ing bankable note with approved security.
JOS. H. PRIMROSE.
B. V. Weldon, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
il Head of aFyl
Fine Cattle. 8

10 oftheSe are now milking, with calves by
their side and will have calves by day of sale;
heiferS l fine twO-year-uld HOlstein Bull, large
and quiet and sure fOaer. These cows are of
choice stock and in nice condition, principally
all young.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
FOR RENT.

A Twelve-RoOm Brick Dwelling on
Delaware street in tenure of NJ G.
Fields, improved, with electric lights,
water, bath, and everything modern.
Possession given March 1st. For par
ticulars apply to
Mrs. JOHN NJ. VOSHELL,
13tf Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
81 HOGS AND SHOATS,

fine stock, never had any cholera on the farm.
3 of the above arc fine brood sOws, with pig
fine Black Boar, good stock.
90 Tons of choice Timothy Hay. saved without
drop of water; mixed with little clover and
free from weeds and briars
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
WANAMAKER,S.
Philadelphia, Monday, January 22, 1900.
Carpets

we have ever known.
In fact, take Our two stores
together, there is only one
other concern doing so much,
and that concern is not in
Philadelphia.
What does this mean ex-
cept that we have given better
service than any other concern
in this city, and are in a posi-
ton to do it for the coming
year?
A large business can buy at
smaller prices than a smaller
business; can buy a large bar
gain, when it comes around,
at the smallest possible price;
can carry a greater variety
than a small business; can
import direct and get what it
chooses-not what importers
happen to think is good.
For example, in our Japan
ese and Chinese mattings,
which we get straight from
Japan and China; and the
Oriental rugs, which our buyer
picks out in Constantinople
and dLondon-two of the great
est rug markets in the world.
1t means, besides, that the
makers come to us first be-
cause we are the largest Gus
toners and offer us first choice
of their goods.
We buy certain patterns
and control them-in the finer
Administers and Wiltons-and
the next largest buyer can buy
the next best pattern, and,
(if he buys enough) can con-
troll them.
But what has made us big?
This: we don't represent
any particular factory or num-
Der of factories; we don't
speculate on carpets-buy low
and sell high-we represent
nothing but our customers
interests and our own, and we
protect both faithfully, for they
belong together.
There are no tricks in our
trade, we don't mark up and
then mark down-ridiculous
of us to say this, if it were not
done in this very city!
We have let the daylight
into more businesses than one
to our own advantage as
well as yours.
standard Dictionary
$3.50.
Funk and Wagnalls Stand
ard Dictionary-published by
them at $I2, generally sold at
from So to $40, cut by us to
$3.50.
We have just bought linn
tied quantity at such a price
that we can sell them for
$3.50.
Usual dictionary size, 23oo
pages, contains about every
thing you want to know, and
especially effective in pronun-
citation and etymology, and
rather elaborate in its dehni.
tions.
RubberS
AS good rubber, and as
strong as the best you buy
elsewhere but lighter and
cheaper.
Plain O0erSh0eS.
Mems, 75c. Girls III to p, 45c.
Boys (21< to 81. Csc Children's a to 1917
Youths I'll to y, SOC. 40c
Women's, SOC.
Ltned 0z,eYSk0eS.
Mems buckle arctics, $1.5O; self acting Alas
kas, 81.
Women's button arctics, 81 .75.
Girls button arctics I'll to p, $1.50.
Children's button arctics 70 to 1919, $1.25.
John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24

Consisting of Farm Wagon, Dayton Wagon,
York Carriage. Mccormick Binder, nearly new;
Wood Binder, in good Orfer; Mccormick Mower,
Crown llspout Drill, Roller Hamilton Corn
Planter. l.bOrSe Rake, American Harrow with
drill attachment; Randal Harrow, 4hOrSe Har-
row, Twin Harrow, 4 two horse Plows, one horse
Plows, Corn Marker, 3 iron-break CultivatOrs
Corn Shelter, Fan, Sleigh and two Strings of
Bells. 2 Carriage Poles Seed SOwer, Forks, Rakes,
Shovels Hoes set of Wagon Harness set of
double Carriage Harness, set of single Carriage
Harness, PlOw Harness, Brides and Collars,
Grain Sacks, ) Milk Cans, Churn. Milk Pans, 2
4 OOd Stoves, Coal Stove, Gasoline Stove, Grind
Stone. set of Fa rbanks Platform Scales Beam
and Pea Block and Fail and many other articles.
Lot of Household Goods and Kitchen Furni-
ture
TERMS--An sums of $50 and under, CASH
over that amount credit of months will be
given by the purchaser giving judgment note or
bond with approved security.
ISAAC SINEx.
B. V. Weldon, AucliOneer.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
The New York Tribune
The Tribune Starts Handsome Tri-
Weekly Edition.
1900.


The New York Tribune is Loyalty Republican
on all public qu SiOns although it never diStorts
the news TOR party purposes and never screens
misconduct in public affairs, because Uncovered
among par friends. The Tribune commends
Itself to every Republican family in the country
not only by its decency and dignity but BY lis
wide variety of contents md its vigorous editor
ial arguments in favor OF the mastery politics
which have brought genuine prosperity to the
country and glory to its arms and which promise
high prestige in the future
The persistent labor of the Tribune during the
four years of President Cleveland, its immense
circulation 'eaching to every hillside and
valley IN tho United States is regarded BY many
friends as having contributed very materially to
prepare the country for the return, in 1896 to
protection and Sound Mcu,y and to vote Tor
republican car didate for the Presidency.
1t may as well be confessed, that one object of
The Tribune, in putting forth its new and admir-
able Tri Weekly edition, is to render an addi-
tlona service TO the great party, whose success
in 1860 a continuation of business prosperity and
wise government depend,
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
A Great Daily.

The Daily and Sunday Tribune, $40 year che
latter having an illustrated supplement- of ~
pages OF great beauty and interest with its wealth
OF general information and attractive special
features and pic ures is by far the best and most
valuable edition issued from the Tribune office
sonabe hour. this edition is sunerior to all other
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.

@ ONE HORSE, 6 years old, kind
ON and gentle. 1 end spring Top
W-.NsBUGGY in good running order,
l set of Harness, Lap Robe and
Blanket. As the owner has no use for this
property it can be bought for $50 cash.
Apply to E. b. STAATS,
1242 Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
A Handsome Tri.WeekIv.

The Tri-Weekly Tribune Sl5O a year. has re-
Gently superseded the late SEMI WEEKLY TRI-
BuNE. and is handsome, fresh, breezy, every.
Otherd newspaper Il will. we think prove
the best substitute for metropolitan daily yet
found. Every number is as good as a daley of
the same date. For many people, it will answer
the purposes of daily. ! gives one more mum
per each week, for halfa dollar less a year, than
the former SEMIWEEKLY. In addition to the
news, editorials and market pri 'eS, il prints each
week great variety PICTORIAL, literary ard other
entertaining matte, including humOr, book re-
views, asked and Answered. f reign letters
nome Iopl es. fashions, fictions agricultural
uata, advance Information for business men
science and Mechanics" etc The market
prices are accurate and standard. Ii Is always
SAFE 10 look at the Tribune before buying OF sell
Ing country produce. As a family newspaper the
United States
The Tri-Weekly Tribune has been put forth in
response to the growing demand for more fire.
quent issues II Is cordially recommended TO
every reader, who wants the cream and spirit of
Inc New Tribune aud who lives too far away
for the Daily.
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
Public Sale

The undersigned, intending to discontinue
farming, will sell at Public Sale at his residence
on his farm on the road leading from Masseys
church TO Blackbird Mills, in Blackbird Hun
dred New Castle county, Delaware,
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
1 Pair Of Extra Fine Mules.
s Head of Cows. q T
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &C.,

Good mixer, some with calves by s-A&zszG
their side, others will be in profit by day OF sale
Smyrna times., 1900-01-24
The Weekly.

The Weekly Tribune, Sl.OO a year, holds it:
own as a great low priced farmers and family
newspaper IL can usually be obtained at ad
vantageous terms in conjunction with lOCa
weeklies.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09
CHARM

The following felicitous reply to the
question, "What is charm?" is said to
have been given by a lady in appetite
competition at social gathering in
New York. The lines were first printed
in The Sun:
Charm is the measure Of attractions power
To chain the neeting fancy Of an hour,
And rival all the spell Of Beauty's dover
subtle grace Of heart and mind,
That flows with fearful sympathy;
The sweetest rose, II not the fairest,
That the garden knows
quick responsiveness in word and deed,
A dignity and stateliness at need
The will to follow and the art to lead
She to whom this most prerious gift is known
Has lfe's great potent factor for her own
And rules alike the cottage and the throne.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09
Chancery Court-2dDist.
NC. HILL, CHANCELLOR.


In thscouuty sf Pearl River on the first Monday
sf January and July and continue six days,
In ina county Of Marion first distFiot on the
,ecoud Monday oi lspuary and July ~ continue
IN a,ya. IN. y1nnnd district on Che third
Monday 81 "a July and continue six
ai Il. c,uJN lkSsck, on the fourth Monday
sfjapusrapd GVI11 coatlnue six days.
Il ~ SHy HHnY1lape on the first Monday
Hlgs1syan and AusnstDnd continue ak days.
ml1s ee6hty y Jsehssa On the second Monday
sfxtragy ~ A4Srt and continue six days
n " oQ3ey 81 W1yne on the second Monday
cfJuReoo1 0(ofMbor and continue six days.
IN IN S1tGtS ef Jones on the first Monday Of
March and September and continue six days.
In the county Of Jasper on the second Monday
cfMarch and September and continue SIX days.
In the county Of Perry held In Augusta, the
Fnt district on the third Monday Of March and
September and continne six days. In the town Of
Hattiesburg, the second district on the the first
Monday of June and December and continue six
iau.
In the county Of Smith on the fourth Monday Of
March and September and continue six days.
In the county Of COvingt0n on the fourth Mon
lay Of April and October and continue six days.
In the county Of Greene on Thursday after the
second Monday Of April and October and continue
three days.
In the county of Newton on the first Monday
fApril and November and continue six days.
In the county Of Lauderdale on the first Mon
day Of May and November and continue twenty.
four days
In the county of Clarke on the third Monday Of
Apriland November and continue six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09

"Did you ever?" asks the Grenada
Sentinel, "stand by and see chicken
scratch and rake over a pile OF refuse
In search of crumb or worm, and
then another chicken that stood idly
by grab up the morsel and eat it?
That illustrates the fellow who sits
around town, kicks on improvements
and then reaps the benefits by having
his property increased in value by
reason Of the improvements made by
Others"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09

The roar Of a lion can be heard
farther than the sound OF any other
living creature. Next comes the cry
Of hyena and then the ho0t Of the
owl. After these the panther and the
jackal. The donkey can be heard Atty
times farther than the horse and the
cat ten times as far as the horse.
Strange as it may seem, the cry Of a
hare Can be heard farther Il d that
of either the cat or dog. -.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09

Dear Willlam:-This is to let you
know that your grandmother is dead
and cotton has riz; also that your
Uncle Dick Is no more and cotton still
risin, and also to inform you that the
gal you was to marry is done married,
and thar's no telling whar cotton will
fetch up at ef 1t keep arisin.-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09

In reply to an inquiry as to whether
S. s. Prentess, L. Q, Z. Lamar, Geo.
Pondexter, Jacob Thompson or JEFF
ferson Davis we're masons, COL Power
said: "Of the five, Thompson was
the only mason, demitting from the
Oxford lodge In 1868.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09

In the midst Of life we are in death,
and as Longfellow has most beauti-
fully said:
"There is no flock however watched
and tended,
But one dead lamb is there,
There is no fireside however defended,
But has one vacant chair"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1900-11-09

DR.. Hidezo Ikeda, Of TOXIC, Japan,
who'has been sent to America by his
government to study the agriculture
OF this country, is looking into the
cultivaton Of tobacco in Virginia.
Later he will familiarize himself with
the growth Of cotton.