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Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
WANAMAKE
Philadelphia. Monday, March 5, 1900
100000 of China for
$125,OO0

that is, half to a quarter
less than usual.
The most comprehensive
sale of china, lamps and brio
a-brac, that we have had, at
the most unexpected time,
and, in spite of all obstacles,
the best money's-worth we've
ever given.
The condition of the market
strikes in Europe and ad-
vance in cost all over the
world-makes such a sale as
this seem almost impossible.
But peculiar conditions have
enabled us to overcome these
almost insurmountable obsta-
Cles.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

As England is the representative of
civilization and advancement, every
country improving under its control,
while the Beers are opposed to ad-
vancement, preferring things as they
were two or three centuries ago, the
unbiased people the world over were
pleased with the success last week of
the British arms in South Africa. The
Beers fought from behind the copies
with a great deal of bravery, and the
sympathies of the masses went out to
them as it will to the underdog in a
fight, or for a small as against large
army IN a contest at arms, but when
Kimberly was relieved and Cronje
captured and last week Ladysmith, by
the superior strategy of Lord Roberts,
the tide was strongly turned and the
four months of gloom that had hung
over England was turned to great re-
joIcing. Gen. White had been shut up
in the latter place 119 days, reduced to
half pound of meal and horse or mule
meat, and it is no wonder that London
went mad over the news.
Calculations as to the immediate mil
itary consequences of the relief of Lady
smith and the apparent dispersal of the
Boer forces whose grip has been SC
close for just four months would be
premature; but the importance of the
achievement in various ways is obvious
at once. 1t restores British confidence
in British arms, but will not have the
effect of causing the instruction OF
previous reverses to be forgotten; anc
it reyIves British prestige in foreign
capitals, while inevitably productive
of corresponding depression among
the Beers. Moreover, it will add t.
England's fighting forces under tn,
general command of Lord Roberts
after a brief period of recuperation
some thousands of valiant and deter
mined soldiers to whom active opera
tons in the field would seem delight
full by contrast. 1t is scarcely to b.
expected that the Boer leaders will
now admit the necessity of yielding
and no such surrender is looked for b,
theire advrsaries. They still seem t.
/ possess the temper and the resource
for a stubborn resistance, and ma
still be capable of inficting here an,
there heavy blow.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

querable. Now the pendulum has
swung to the opposite extreme. The
might and power of the British En-
pire looms up, and the tendency is to
unduly belittle the remaining strength
of the Beers.
A strong and mobile force of Beers
has gathered in front of Lord Roberts
army, near OsfOntein, five miles north
east of Paardeberg, evidently with the
object of checking the British advance,
while JOubert is getting his army, es-
timated to number so, 900 men, in fight
ing trim at Winburg 1t is believed
that Lord Roberts is alreading press
ing on, and he will meet Joubert in a
decisive battle within ten days.
General Butler is expected to join
Roberts as soon as possible with 40, :
900 men, either by marching through
Van Reenen's Pass or by going around
by sea and rail to Kimberley.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

THE hot contest between the 10 per
cent tariff or free trade, as applied to
Puerto Rico, those for tariff having a
majority, were surprised by the recon-
snendation of President Mckinley Sat
1rday to appropriate all the revenue
over two millions dollars derived from
duties on imports from that island
since it passed into the possession of
the United States is an act of practical
craftsmanship for which the President
deserves great credit. His suggestion
was Immediately complied with by the
House, and while the response of the
Senate may not be so prompt, its con-
currence can hardly be doubtful.
The Presidents original suggestion
was to admit all Puerto Rican products
free of duty into the United States and
alI products of the United States free
Of duty in Puerto Rico, with the view
of encouraging the establishment OF
the industries of the land, but the
great storm of last September and iti
destruction, caused a change in the
governmental policy.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

PRESIDENT Mckinley made an ad-
dress in New York on Saturday night,
at the dinner Of the Ohio Society, in
which after declaring imperialism
an impossibility in a country where the
people choose the rulers said among
many other things:
''There are, unfortunately, those
among us, few in number, am sure,
who seem to thrive best under bad
times and who, when good times over
take them in the United States, feel
constrained to put us on bad terms with
the rest Of mankind. With them can
have no sympathy. I would rather
give expression to what / believe to be
the nobler and almost universal senti
ment of my countrymen in the wist
not only for our peace and prosperity
but for the peace and prosperity of al
the nations and people of the earth.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
SHE WANTED GOLD.
One WOmnn's Idea of the Money to-
Deposit In Bank.


Most comical stories are told AT the
expense of the fair sex regarding their
lack of familiarity with banks and
their methods. One came to the ears
of the Saunterer that apparently has
the merit of newness.
"Aly wife had saved up her pin
money, or what she hadn't had Occa-
sion to use of it," said the relatOr of
the story. until she had $40 in bills
of various denominations. This she
was extremely desirOus of securing
gold for. and every day when | came
home to dinner she would haul me over
the Goals because | had forgotten to
procure the shining metal Finally she
said she would attend to the matter
herself. That evening she greeted me
with triumphant smile.
81 got my gold she exclaimed as
soon as entered the house. but had
a time in doing it. though
''Then she told me how she had gone
to the mint with her bills and been re-
fused the coveted coin because the
notes weren't good notes. Next she
hustled around to a bank and secured
four SO gold pieces. These didn't
suit her because they weren't new ard
shiny. so she trOtted back to the mint
with them and exchanged them for
two double eagles. fresh from the dies
| listened to her recital and asked her
to let me see the coins.
Let you see themr she exclaimed
in surprise. Why, ! haven't them
any more. you goose"
"'Haven't them any moreY | re-
peated. What did you do with then? 2
''She looked at me with mingled
scorn and contempt.
81 deposited them in the - Saw
ings bank. of course. That's what
wanted the gold for What did you
think | was going to do with then? d?
Keep them around the house to look
at|
But | was too busy laughing just
then and for half an hour afterward
to make any reply. y."-Cincinnat En-
quirer.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Tiny Bibles.

In Russia miniature Bibles are often
worn as watch charms One of these
Bibles Is owned by a Bostonian who
received it from friend living in Rus
sia. 1t is about one inch long. three
fourths of an inch wide and three
eighths of an inch thick and contains
the first five books of the Old Testa-
ment. The text of the book is in He
brew and the titles in Latin. 1t can
only be read with the help of a power
full magnifying glass.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
THE FORCE OF HABIT.
How II Once Played Mean Trick al
Frederick XiIIiers.


Frederick ViIIiers.
f. W. Sabel, in The Saturday Even
ing Post. tells an anecdote of Frpder-
ick NillierS. the famous war CORE
spOndent. Nilliers had been under fire
for some days. the enemy bombardng
the force to which. the artist was at
tached. so that tn arrival of shell
was commonplace circumstance to be
treated in the usual way. Out of this
ordeal he came unScathed to London
and was strolling down the crowded
Strand.
On a sudden the pedestrians were
appalled, to see him fling himself at
full length upon the greasy. muddy
pavement and there lie on his face.
rigid as a dead man. From all dirpc-
tiOns men rushed to render him as
sistance. They turned him over 30
rub his hands and unbOttOn his collar.
expecting to find him in a fit. But no.
On his face they found not the pain
and pallOr of epilepsy. but astonish-
ment and mud. Nilliers. when they
laid hold of him, quickly jumped to
and clothes and then looked around
for an explanation of his own appar-
emily idiOtic act The explanation was
forthcoming.
A few yards behind him stood a
horse and cart. The carter had a mo-
ment after Villiers passed pulled the
pin and allowed the cart box to dump
upon the ground load of gravel: The
heavy beams of the cart. of course.
struck the wood paving with re-
sounding dull thud." and the clean
gravel hissed out with an evil roar.
This combination of sounds, the war
artist declared. was identical with the
striking Of a live shell and Villiers.
forgetting that he then stood some
thousands of miles from the seat of
war. automatically flung himself down
to await the dreadful explosion.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The Board of Bishops of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church has issued an
appeal to all persons of that faith to
unite in week of fasting, abstinence
and prayer to arouse the church from
spiritual slumber." The leaders of
the church have become aroused at the
falling off in number of prObatiOners
and the apparent general decline in
spirituality. The week set for prayer
and fasting is to begin March % and
end on April 5.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

APRIL Is was the date set down for
the official opening of the Paris Fair,
but it is now expected that the work
will not be sufficiently near completion
at that time to carry out the intended
programme. They have had six weeks
of rain, the Seine has risen beyond its
general high water level, stopping
work in some of the buildings and un-
dermlning others, and there has been a
long chapter of unforeseen accidents to
delay the work. which is on a more
colossal scale than any Paris has ever
before attempted.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Dinner Sets

American porcelain. 10 pieces. flower
decoration with gold edges. SO; worth SIS.
American porcelain, 1l2 pieces. hand
some decorations with gold embossing $4.
Fine china, 10l pieces. new decorations
in various colOrs. $i5 worth $2250.
Haviland china. 1l3 pieces, pink rose
decoration with background of green and
gray leaves. $25; worth $40
Haviland china. 1l3 pieces. apple-blos-
som decoration prevailing, colors blue and
pink, $3.50; worth $3.50.
Haviland china, 113 pieces, pink rose
wreath on rococo scroll of blue 1872 so
worth $50.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
HaViland China

The new things of Haviland
china at half or near half
prices. This list is long, but
it dOesn t cover a third of what
we have.
Cake-plates. 75c.; worth $3.50.
Comb-and-brush-tra ST. worth $1.75
Pitchers. 81 worth 81 and $3.50.
Pitchers. 75c.; worth Sl.50d1.75.
Puff-box SOC; worth SIPS.
Pin-trays, 25c.; worth SOC
Brcad-trays. 15c.; worth $l.50.
COld-cream box. 25c.; worth SOC.
Biscuit jars Sl.25; worth $3.50.
Tea jars. 15c.; worth $l.75.
Cake-plates 81; worth 81.
Platters $3.50; worth s..
PiCkle-dishes. 60c.; worth $125.
Cake-dishes. 81; worth $3.50.
Tea-pots. 81; worth 81.
Sugar-bOwls. 81; worth $l.75.
Cream bowls. I5c; worth SIPS.
Salad-bOwl. $1.25: worth 81.
LObster-bOwl $l.50; worth 50.
Butter-dish. ST. worth 81.
Soup-tureen. So; worth $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

DELAWARE MINISTER'S TO MEET -
The Wilmington Conference will hold
its thirty second annual meeting in
Epwortk Church, Wilmington, begin
ming Wednesday, March 81, and pre-
sided over by Bishop Andrew G..
Andrews, of New York. About ABS
visitors will attend, divided as follows:
Active ministers, 175, supernumeraries
II; supernuates, 10; candidates for ad-
mission, 12; lay delegates. 175, and
official visitors, 46. Chief Justice
Charles B. Lore, of Grace Church,
will probably preside over the lay con-
ference which meets every four years.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The fact that the vote to take up the
Quay case was by vote of "a to 90 is
not a conclusive evidence that he will
win the position of Senator on the ap-
pointment of Gov. Stone. Senator
Burrows. of Michigan, says the Senate
will not reverse it's custom OF - years
as to appointment of a Governor just
to suit NJ. S. Quay, when it comes to
the final vote
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

''THE open dor to the worlds COM
merce" is frequently spoken of, es pee
tally in reference to China, and some
times in connection with the Philip
pines. The New York Tribune thus
defines what is really meant by the
phrase:
The open door does not mean Free
Trade. 1t means fair trade. 1t means
that the land to which we apply it is
not set apart for our own exploitation
and opened to our own commerce ON
terms differing from those enforced
against the commerce of other nations.
No obligation is implied to admit
goods into the islands free of duty.
Full liberty is reserved to levy any
duties, high or low, or none at all,
just as circumstances may require.
We might adopt an absolute Free
Trade policy in the Philippines or
build up a system of protecting Philip
pine industries against outside com
petition. All that we promise in a
pledge of the open door IS that what
ever duties we may levy there will be
levied alike ON goods from the United
States and from England, France,
Germany or Russia, just as the govern
ments of those countries promise that
in their Asiatic ports they will give us
aoua1 trada riUhtS with themselves
As duties ON imports are under the
Federal organization the chief source
of National iPcOme, such treaties are
of course, impossible. This is one in
stance of the great practical Importance
of governing our rev possessions as
seperate estates outside the Constitu-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
White Goods
and February
Clearance Sale!

We finished Stock taking February first which winds up
another business year for
In taking stock have laid aside and odds
and ends which to accumulate during years bust
We have put very low price these goods will
offer them during this sale about half regular prices
We all know of the advance i'll almost every line of mer-
Chandise with the prospect of still greater advances.
standing these advances coming the front re-
ductiors. We will offer entire stock of
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
ROBT. y HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.

The naming of DIR. Geo. W. Mar
shall for Governor, and John H. Hof-
fecker for reelection to Congress, as
nominees on the Union Republican
ticket, seems to have made a strong
impression, if We may judge by edi-
.orial references of so many papers.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
nfmUufaed.

Wiggins-Whose umbrella is this? 1t
looks like the one l lost.
Higgins-I don't see how it can, for
scraped the handle and altered 1t
generally.--Ohlo State Journal.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
HdmbursS and laCeS

We have several hundred yards
of Hamburgs in remnants at fully
% per cent less than cost price.
2000 yards of Hamburg as much
or as little as you want at AZ cents.
worth 6 to cents. The better
grades are correspondingly low.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Muslin Underwear

Every garment was bought and
made before the advance in mus
Inns. They are well made and up
to-date, Our present prices will
save YOU fully 25 per cent.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
His Line of Criticism,

81 understand" said the neighbor.
shat your husband is a dramatic crit.
ic."
"No." replied the little woman bitter.
ly; "he Is even worse than that. He is
q household critic. ."-Chicago Post.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

THE rejoicing last week when Cronje
was captured and Ladysmith was re-
lieyed saw the end of the first stage of
the British -Boer War. So strenuous
were the Afrikanders in the conduct
of their offensive-defensive operations
that many observers were misled into
the belief that they would prove uncon-
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Piqu0S aud Fancy Stripe
White Goods.

Piques We're never So pretty.
The dainty satin figures and new
stripes and plaids are sure to please
you. Just the thing for shirt
waists and fully % per cent lower
than in their season.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Toilet Sets

Over three hundred. Five
shapes, four tints in each
green, blue, yellow, pink
with flowers over them.
$3.50 for $lO.5O.
s. for $3.50.
English, $3.50 for $1O.5O.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Kid Gloves

25 pair black and gray Mocha
gloves, $1.25 grades at $1.1O.
Is pairs Tan Suede gloves, 81.
grade at 85c.
IS pairs kid gloves, blacks and
colors, $1.25 grade at $1.1O.
100 pairs kid gloves. black and
colors, $1.00 grade at 85c.
IS pairs kid gloves, black and
cOlors, 75c grade at 62c,
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

OFFICE:--Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Table Linens and Napkins

Our assortment is quite large and
prices are below the present mar
ket. We can match some of the
table linen patterns with napkins.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Sheets and Pillow Cases

The advance in price is keenly
felt in this line of goods. Our pres
ent stock will go at old prices.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Blankets and Comforts

The mild winter has had its eff
feet on blankets and comforts.
We have too many and the knife
has gone deep into them. If you
don't need them now, buy for next
season-they are a good invest
ment.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

=HE SMYRNA TINES is published at Smyrna
bel every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare Of the town it represents and the
state of which it is q part. 1t also gives the
items OF Importance of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland
ROBT D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
ROBT y HOFFECKER JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS-SUBsCBIPTIoN-S so per annum. II
paid strictly in advance slOO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEME ENTS-THE SMYRNA TINES is the
Business medium not only for rhe town it rep
resents. but for the outlying district Of which il
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Zent0n. Cheswnld, Leipsic, &C. rate o. 81
cents an inch for first insertion and % cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices 10 cents per line per issue. specia
reduction on ali semi annual ana yearly adver
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
HaldkerChiefS

Twenty-Five dozen at 5 cents.
The majority of this lot would be
cheap at Is cents. Ten dozen at
21 cents, well worth 30 cents,
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The news from South Africa indi-
Gates that those who have sympathetic
tears to shed for the Beers can prepare
To shed
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Dry Goods Notions, Boots and Shoes
at Cost Until March 1St.
:: WHITE GOODS ::

This will be of of the greatest seasons we have ever
known for PIQUES and INDIA LINENS and all kinds of
White Goods We prepared for this, having received
during the months of December and January fifty pieces of
India Linen; thirty pieces of Pque and many in Stripe
and Plaid Dimties Nainsooks and Muslins These were
all bought old prices and sale less than pres
ent price Hamburgs and Laces bought same
time You will find profitable purchase for your Spring
and Summer sewing during this sale
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Tailor Made Suits, Jackets
and Skirts

-Four Ladies' Tailor. IN lde Suits.
Five Ladies' Coats.
Eight Children and Misses Coats
Two Ladies' Capes.
This will close our entire stock of
Winter Garments and they will 90
at ONE-HALF REG GULAR PRICE.
Ready-Mad6 Wrappers and
EiderdOWn Jackets
80 FlannelGtte Wrappers
at 6S Cents,
Worth 75c to $1.OO.
% Flannel0tte Wrappers
at IS cents,
Worth $1OO toS1.25.
90 EiderdOWn Jackets
at 62 cents,
Worth IS cents.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Boots

We have about one hundred
pairs of leather boots and as many
more knee and hip rubber boots
and arctics. You will find our
Clearance Sale prices quite as low
as you could get case from the
factory.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Ready-Made Wrappers and
Eiderd0Wn LaCkHtS
So EiderdOWn Jackets
Worth rs CENTS
Umbrellas

100 ladies' umbrellas, paragon,
frame, at 62c.
so gents umbrellas, paragon
frame, at &c.
These are well worth one dollar.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
SW1'1'nU, Del. ,

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. MAR. 7th, 1900
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Crawford Shoe
The $3.50 Winter RuSSet

Box Calf and regular Calf Skin
will go at $3.50 during this offer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-29
BEN SMITH DEPARTS.
Heard the Judges Sentence, Thanked
Him and Then Walked Away to
Parts Unknown.

Readers of the REGISTER are ac-
quainted with the story of Ben Smith,
the Cas- City man who was mixed up
in the beating of Mike LATHE. The
jury found Ben guilty of an assault
with intent to kill but after consider
able study of the matter the court de-
cided that he was not more guilty than
the others who were sentenced to jail
for plain assault, and he was allowed
to appear and plead guilty to assault
and battery.
This happened Tuesday and thede-
PENDANT who was brought from the
county Jail where he was awaiting Il
sentence to the penitentiary, appeared
before Judge Stillwell. The judge an
nounced the change in his sentence
and modified it to thirty days in the
county Jail. Smith seemed to appre-
ciate the clemency shown and thanked
the Judge for the kindness. The court
turned to another case, the lawyers
crossed the room and Ben walked out
of the court house without hindrance
and is now enjoying an outing some
where where the law does not enter to
disturb or make afraid.
VIM. Conley was in court at the
time and had the prisoner in charge
but he never saw him depart and
county attorney Gard says the last he
saw of him was when he Gard placed
a chair for Smith to sit in after the
sentence. The thing could not happen
once in hundred times and of course
the chances of its happening to a
Smith are much greater than to man
of any other name.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-29
In Honor of Mrs. Gregg.

Tuesday afternoon at. her home on
south Buckeye street, Mrs. S. NJ.
Jennings, assisted by her daughter,
Mrs. Creighton, and her daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Arthur Jennings, enter
tanned at five o'clock tea in honor OF
her daughter, Mrs. Eunice Gregg of
Emporia, who is visiting here. The
refreshments were perfect, and among
the table decorations was bowl OF
sweet peas encircling cake of ice,
which the ladies declare was the cool
est looking object which has greeted
their gaze for weeks. Among those
present were Mesdames Mary f.
Northrup, L. L. Northrup, f. A.
Northrup, d. p. Northrup, Geo. A.
Bowlus, F.. j. Horton, Webster Green,
c. b. Spencer, M. L. Brewster, r.. r.
Claiborne.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-29
Henc forth a Rennhlicnn.

Usage township is one of the neigh
borhoods in Allen county where stock
raising is followed extensively and
the farmers in that vicinity have
studied the markets well and wisely.
This morning a well known stock
raiser from Usage was i'm town and i'm
conversation with j. f.. Powell abou
things in general mentioned that he
intended to vote the Republican ticket
this fall.
~ come of a family of Democrats,
and since ! was twenty-one years of
age have voted nothing but the Demo
cratic ticket. But | am done and this
fall | expect to vote for Mckinley and
Roosevelt and do MI in my power to
keep Republicans and Republican
principles in control of this govern
ment. What cured me was Democrat.
ic prices in Cleveland's administra.
ton. ] knew then and / know now
that | sold any number of $50 cattle
for SIG at that time, and thank you,
don't want any more"
And that is one of many cases in
| Allen county.