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Smyrna times., 1880-09-29
Nor A STRANGE PLACE.

1t isn't as if you were 60
ing to a strange place. The
chances are you've been here
before, and know something
of our ways. Perhaps your
neighbor has been here; and
has told you it was a good
place to go to. Perhaps
you've only read that we
sell a good many clothes,
and say to people who buy
them: Bring them back if
you don't find them every
way to your liking.
Now this is really why we
are not strangers to any
body: because we deal with
everybody as with a neigh
Dor; and expect him to come
right back if he has cause of
complaint.
Smyrna times., 1880-09-29
HOW TO
GET almost
Everything.

Do you know how to get
in the easiest way and to best
advantage what you want for
dress and house-furnishing?
First, how: Write for a
catalogue; see what you can
learn from it about the things
you want. If samples can be
useful to you, ask for them
and state your wants so
plainly that exactly the right
samples can be sent.
Second, where: The place
where goods are kept in the
greatest variety; where they
are sold for what they really
are in respect to quality;
where prices are lowest;
where most care is taken
to serve customers accept
ably; and where you have
the right to return whatever
is not satisfactory.
There-no matter where
you are-if you make your
wants known and avail VOI1r-
self of your privileges, you
will get the best things in
the best way, promptly and
without trouble or risk; /;
sometimes by mail, some
times by express, almost
always at less cost for car
riage than the money you
save in the price.
Smyrna times., 1880-09-29
COME AND SEE US.

Come and see us, or drop
us a line, saying what you
want, as near as you can. If
you are here, you can see for
yourself a great variety of
things, try on what you like,
and go home with the old
clothes in a bundle. That is
very easy; and nothing can
be more satisfactory.
Smyrna times., 1880-09-29
OAK HALL,
Sixth and Market streets,
PHILADELPHIA,

M Charles Smith, of the Town of Smyrna, Kent
County and State of Delaware do hereby give notice
that intend to make application to the Court of
General Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the
State of Delaware in and for Kent County at its next
session which will commence and be held at Dover,
in Kent County aforesaid on Monday, the twenty
fifth day of October in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty for license to keep
an inn or tavern and TO sell Intoxicating liquors in
less quantities than one quart, TO be drunk ON the
premises at and in the house now occupied by me as
tenant and known as the Chester House." The To-
cation of said house wherein propose to keep an inn
or tavern is in United School District Nos. and a.
in Kent County aforesaid and on Methodist Street in
the Town of Smyrna, in Kent County aforesaid. The
time when the said application will be made by me-
will be on Monday the twenty-fth day of October in
the wear of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
eighty being the first day of the next term of the said
Court Of General Sessions Of the Peace and Jail De-
livery of the State of Delaware, in and for Kent
county The names OF the respectable citizens re-
commencing my said application, are:
John Mustard, B IL. smith,
| H. c. Douglass, Daniel Wells.
A scout Thomas Morris,
VIM Daniel, Gustavus A. Wick,
Geo f. Brown, JOS. u. HUM,
| r. r. Carly b. B. Allen,
Horace X. Mustard, l. b. Vickers,
| George H Cunning, Daniel Stidham.
''0' CHAs SMITH.
SMYRNA, Sept. II, 1sso.-3w
Smyrna times., 1880-09-29
6 Cents Reward.

Left the premises of the subscriber on the 9th day
of March last $780, VIM. II. Lewis, indentured ap-
prentice to the undersigned for the farming business
from the Children's Home" in Wilmington.
WM Z. RIGGS, SR.
CLAYTON DEL, Sept. 25, 1sSO.-Sw
Smyrna times., 1880-09-29

All Goods guaranteed as represented.
Statesmen always quick and prompt.
New articles added to Stock constantly.
Anxious to Sell. Anxious to Buy.
Country Produce taken in exchange
Second Hand School Books if in fair order and or
the kinds now in use, taken at saduced prices, and
sold at reduced prices.
1t will be well to cut out the above and save ID for
reference.
Call and get what YOU want,
Smyrna times., 1880-09-29
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Smyrna times., 1880-09-29

;, WORTHLESS STUFR.--Notso SO fast my friend:
u you could see the strong. healthy, bloom.
ing men, women and children that have
oeen raised from beds of sickness, suffering
ana almost death, by the use of Hop Bitters,
you would say "Glorious and Invaluable
hia Press. ''''N'''''
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
OPTICAL.
Proposed Amendment
TO TIE
CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS

No. Joint resolution. proposing an
amendment 70 the constitution OF the
state.
Pss0Iref 5y tie b0Hse 0f representatives OF
the gguerqI assembly OF the state Or 4rtdHSas'
Ia TdiOrityOf al the members present agreeing
.kTgt9:l
That the following article shall be pro-
uo.ed as an amendment TO the eOnsritu-
ton of the state Of Arkansas, which when
agreed TO by a majority of all the mem
bers elected 70 each house and adopted by
a majority of the electors of the state vot-
ing at the next general election for sena'
tors and representatives, shall become a
part of the said constitution, namel y:
ARTICLE Xxx. The general assembly
shall have no power TO levy any tax or
make any appropriations to pay either the
principle or interest or any part there Of of
an7 of the following bonds of the state,
tO-wit: Bonds issued under an act Of the
general assembly of the State Of Arkan-
sas. entitled AN act TO provide for the
funding Of the public debt Of the state
approved April 6, A. D. 1869, and num-
ber56 from four hundred and ninety-One
to eighteen hundred and sixty, inclusive,
being the funding bonds" delivered to
F. ". Caper, and sometimes called "Hol-
ford bonds or bonds known as railroad
aid bonds, issued under an act Of the gen
eraI assembly of the state of Arkansas, en-
titled IAN act TO aid in the construction Of
railroads, approved July q, A. D. 1865,
or bonds called "le7ee bonds being bonds
issued under an act of the general assem-
bly of the state of Arkansas, entitled An
act providing for the building and repair
ing the public levees Of the state and for
other purposes" approved March 10, A. D.
1869. and the supplemental act thereto ap-
proved April Y, 1869, and the act enti-
tied IAN act to amend an act entitled AN
act providing for the building and repair
ing of the public levees of this state" ap-
proved March %, A. D. 1871, and any
law providing for any such tax or ap-
preparations shall be null and void.
Took effect April 8, l879.l
The foregoing is a true copy of the
original roll on file in my Office.
Witnes my official :; Signature and
TSEAL.l seal of Office, this the % day of
February, A. D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FROLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01

By a card which we publish from
Hon. Thomas II. Gunter, u will be
observed that he is a candidate for
reelection to his present position,
In regard to Mr.. Gunter we will say
that, so far as we have noticed, we
believe he has voted right and in
accordance with what he considered
would be for the interest of the pub
Tic on all matters which have been
before congress, and the position he
holds is one Of the few that might
safely be made an exception to the
good rule Of rotation in Office. The
indications are that Mr.. Gunter will
receive hearty support at the en-
SUNG election in Sharp.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
For Con gress.

To the Voters Of the Fourth Congregational
DistriCt Of Arkdnsas:
Having received a number Of Letters
from citizens residing in different parts OF
the district, inquiring if l will be can
didate for reelection TO congress, l take
this method of responding that | Will
again offer my services TO the people for
that high position, subject TO the decision
of a democratic convention, should one De
held. First thanking the good people OF
the district for 90 often hOnOring me with
their votes, and for the many evidences OF
confidence have received from them, l
NAV be permitted TO indulge in the hope
that my experience as representative
acquaintance and familiarity with the
details of business before the various de-
partments Of the government, will enable
me TO serve them TO better advantage than
ever before. My official record is the
property of the people who have given me
sheir generous support, and my highest
ambition will be to retain and merit their
confidence.
Ny duties here will preclude ny 7isi:
ing the people until the session closes.
Relying for support upon the rectitude Of
my Official condaet, and promising, if re-
elected, renewed energy in discharging
well the high trust committed to my hands,
] remain your obedient servant,
7. VI. GUNTER.
VasHingt0a, D. C., Mar l, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01

tion At Washington iutO the condi-
ton Of the swamp land grant, and
how the state OF Arkansas stood af-
fscted toward the United States in
regard to It. This investigation was
carried on by sending clerks to
Washington, who were kept there
about one year gathering all the
data to be obtained. 1t was found
that the government of the United
States was due the state very large
sum Of money, and several hun
dred thousand acres of land, which
belonged to the state under the
swamp grant, which had been dis
posed OF By the general government.
The state owed, and continues to
owe, the government nearly two
million dollars. Col. Smithee con-
ceived the idea of making one debt
Offset the other, and settle all con-
ficting claims of the state, the gen
eral government and those Of pri-
vate individuals. Failing to obtain
any concert Of action by the interior
department, he appealed to congress.
Col. Cause, then the member Of con-
gress from the first district, took
charge of the matter and worked
industriously to have something
done, but the influence of the de-
partment was always interposed to
prevent it.
Col. Smithee went to Washington
in person and has remained there
during the present session Of con-
grsss for the purpose OF urging this
matter. While occupying a tempo
rary position in the sargeant-at-arms
department ofths senats, he has been
conspicuous as the agent and attor-
ney of Arkansas IN urging the meas
ure now pending before congress for
the adjustment Of the accouats be-
tween the two governments, and
has made repeated arguments before
the house and senate committees in
behalf of that measure. A day or
two before he left Washington, be
completed his argument before the
house committee, in answer to the
written argument of the commission.
er of the general land office, sndors-
ed by Secretary Schurz, and as will
bs seen by the above dispatch, he
comes out victorious, even the re.
pubicans Of the committee joining
in the report. This Is big victory
and Col. Smithes now goes to Wash
ington to make a final argument
before the senate public lands com
mlttee in behalf of the same.-L. r
Democrat, 22d ult.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
OFFICE OF SECRETARY
OF STATE OF ARKANSAS.


In conformity with the requirements of
the act Of the general assembly of Arkan-
sas. entitled San act to regulate the mode
of proposing and voting upon amendments
to the constitution Of the state of Arkan-
sas," approved April 2, 1879, l hereby
give notice to the electors in this state,
that at "the next general election for SEN
ators and representatives. to be held in
this state, to-wit: On Monday the 9th day
of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitution of
the state of Arkansas will be submitted
to tae electors of the state for approval or
rejection;" and that each elector on de.
posting his ballot at such election shall
vote for or against said amendment and
that each elector in voting upon said
amendment is required by law to have
written or printed On his ballot" the
words, if in favor ofits adoption, ''For the
Amendment No. l." or, if against its adop-
ton, against No. Amendment" "
Witness my official signature and
SEAL. seal of Office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
Signed JACOB FRoLICH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01

Upon the arrival of Grant and
his psrsgrinating associates at Hous.
ton, Texas, last Tuesday night, the
gas was turned off from the streets
and his admirers were compelled tc
resort to the use Of lamps and can.
dies during his reception. The gun:
sfths artillery company that were to
be used to FIRE a salute on the occa.
sion, were spiked, but the spikes
were removed and the candle-light.
ed city fairly shook for 8 time
with their "boom" for Grant.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
Hon. D. W. Lear. state land ec

Hon. D. W. Lear, state land ecm-
missioner, is a candidate for rs-slec-
ton to that position, Hon. John
W. Staytcn Of Jacksonport, one OF
the best men IN the state, is also a
candidate for that Office, as ara
several others with whom we have
no acquaintance; but as Mr.. Lear
has made us good and efficient
officer. We think he should be hon
sred with another term, and if we
read the signs Alright, the indications
are that Sharp county will support
him in the nominating convention.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
ALF. III. JOPLIN,
GENERAL
Fire Insurance Agent
PATESVTTTE ARK
BATESVILLE, ARK.

Will insure woolen, -four and saw mills,
cotton gins, store houses and stock, dwell
ings, barns, &C., in none but frst-class COM
panies. Capital represented, s8,oOOO00.
l am also agent for Capt. A. B. Smith 8
line of steamers, warehouse and elevator.
Will receive and forward all cOnsignnents,
giving through bills of lading on receipt Of
goods. No charge for storing or forwarding
goods consigned to Capt. Smith or myself.
u am also agent for all kinds agricultural
implements, threshers, gin stands, horse
powers, steam engines, &c, Circulars with
price lists furnished on application.
All purchases in this place, for merchants
residing at distance, will be promptly
attended to, and to best advantage.
Being a resident Of Batesville for 20
years, am known to most of you. To
those who | am not, refer to Messrs. But
ler & Neill or other prominent men of this
town and county. Correspondence solic-
tied. Office at warehouse and elevator,
foot of Spring street. Residence on Bos-
well street,
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
SMITHEE'S SWAMPLAND BILL

On returning from his trip down
the railroad between thia city and
Texarkana, Col, Smithee found
waiting him here the following
dispatch:
Washington, March II.
TO J. n. Smithee:
The swamp land bill passed the
committee unanimously.
?. DUNN.
This means a great deal more
than the people of Arkansas are,
perhaps, aware of. Five years ago
whom Col. Smithee occGpied the
position Of commissioner Of state
psrdsy he commenced an investiss-
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
AT EVENING SHADE, ARK.

We have just received our mammoth
spring stock of goods, selected with care
by us in person, and at ths lowest cash
prices, the advantage of which we pro-
pose to give to our customers; therefore,
you will save time and money by calling
on US when you need anything in our line.
We are grateful to our patrons for past
favors, and will endeavor to merit con-
tinuaticn Of the same. Come and see US.
WILLIAMS & METCALF.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01

Gen. Grams las accepted an invita-
tion to visit Little Rock, and will
arrive there on the 18th inst. He
will also visit Hot Springs.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01

There was a heavy snow storm
in the northern states en- the 25th
Of March.
Sharp County record., 1880-04-01
For Governor.

We are authorized to announce Hon
JN. SmrHEE formerly Of Sharp county
as a candidate for governor, subject 70 the
decision of the state democratic nomi-
mating convention, to be held on the ID
of June. 1880.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-11-13

Il had ny misgivings. boss" the
visitor said 70 the landlord, who was
questioning bin ahont bic couduc. to.
ward the tall gentleman in blue clothes
whe sat at the third table from the
door. IL had my suspicion when he
sat down dat he was carryin' noah
whisky dan wss coed for him. 1bus he
was puffekIy quiet and behaved him.
self well enough, and I didn't pay no
attention TO him until he picked M .
baked potato and hole it car'fully
over de aige glass wild his left hand.
and began to tap de end of de potato
wild his spoon. He hit it right smart
three or four times. and den be vhack
1t once or twice on de aige OF de pl.te,
and lookin' solem as an owl all de time.
He called me up to him an say, les. as
p'lite and digsifed as Dc President:
'Wsitah. wish yen woald Jest ex dis
billed aig for me, u yoa please. Use
lot good deal OF sleep last night, and
I'm httle narvous dis mswnine, he
says Add I know ! hAans done
ought to laugh. boss. but l hope TO die
ct could help IT," The landlord
didnt discharge him uuder the circum.
stances.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-11-13

YOUTHFUL GAMBLERS. 1t has been
opposed by some that every manner of
gambling with marbles he'd been re-
sorted to by boys. but the casual oh.
server will notice when he walks the
back streets. a gene. much played by
the boys. which is about as follows:
One boy viii have two sticks about q
foot long which bewill drive into the
ground about eighteen inches apart.
and on top OF each places a marble.
Then he will draw q line about twenty
feet back FROM tha pegs and when he
has procarsd . good stick about two
feet long, WIZ announce the game open.
Chances, which consist in . privilege
70 thrOs the stick from the line ct the
marbles on the pegs. can be had by
paying one marble to thu Ramekeeper
or his authorized agent. This game
soon draws crowd OF boys around.
and chances sell fast, resulting in great
gains for the gamekeeper. Boys may
be seen standing around these games
in large numbers for hours at time.
They will gamble away every maybe
they possess. and trade off their Jack
knives for more marbles 10 buy chances
with; will beg for Just smother chance.
and will make any kind of q promise
to pay for one more shot. realizing
that the chances are strongly against
than. Mothers may not know shere
their boys are when they do not put in
an sppesrance at meal time. II this
disposition TO gamble. which so thor.
oughly characterize many of the young
sons Of America. grows with their
youth and strengthens with their man-
hood. 10 would be sad task TO predict
their unhappy future. Nike,
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-11-13
DEATH OF bogus CHARLEY.


When the Boise stage arrived 9: Ls
on the morning Of October 18th
Judge Mahsffey, the stag agent.
fcand among the passengers an Indian
apparently en- the point Of death.
Having procured assistance. Mr.. Ma
hAffey had the sick nsu.'who WAS
past doing Aaythiug for himself. car
riei into bis hotel the Blue Mountain
House, and put to bed. DIR. Honan
was called in, and after making 80
examination, found tina. the mao was
10 the last stage Of consumption, and
entirely beyond the aid Of medical
skill. The doctor proved to be perfect
ly corrsc: in his opinion. for after
lingering four days, the Indian drew
his last breath and took his departure
for the happy hunting grounds" at
about O'Clock Saturday evening. The
following letter, which was found up
on his person, proves the deceased to
be no other than Bogus Charley. who
it will be remembered rendered himself
somewhat notorious in the Modoc
var: ~
SENECA, Mo-, sept. ii 1850.
To Whom IL Nay Concern - This
will introduce to you Bogus Charley,
q Modoc Indian, who is returning to
Lewistou. Idaho Territory, TO visit his
sister. Mrs: Kate Duffsy. Conductors
and all other railroad employees who
show him attention will confer @
favor. not only to Charley but 20 the
undersigned. Should any accident be-
fall him, you will please notify his
sister at this office. am respec fully,
D.B DYER.
United States Indian Agent.
The sick man was we'll cared for and
provided with food and slim ulants by
Mr.. Mahaffey, who also provided a
coffin and had the body decen,ly buried.
DIR. Honan did all in his power to pro-
long the life Of the dying Modoc.
though from the first he considered it
a hopeless case. Bogus Charley was
one of Capt. Jacks best men in the
Lava Bed var. and performed many
deeds of vslor. but like the majority of
his tribe be fell victim to consump-
ton.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-11-13

HorsIS NEw YoRK. Emmett Wells
Hop CnvRlar Of Oct s9th. speaks a.
follows of the local hop market: A
marked i'm provement in trade ia Lon.
don has shown its good effec. here. by
checking . farther decline in our
prices. and has at last given Us wha.
We can call settled market. Now,
tps the iirst lime since the beginning OF
September We can continue our QUO
tstions without change The export
traike. though not % brisk as last
week, has been sufficient. with the de.
uAnd from brewers to prevent much
socnuulation Of stock, and. II ship,
ments ts Europe eoctinne at the rate
OF q 1000 10 800 bales week, prcsen,
prices arc likely to be maintained A
few hundred bales Of CA,iIornians have
arrived here. and viii be taken hy
exporters ct from % 10 s5cts. The
$50 bales imported from London thi.
week are returned old Americans"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-11-13

The winter number OF Ehricas FasA-
'oa Quarterly has come 10 our table.
Ehrich's Is one OF the handsomest aud
most priced OF the publications Of the
world of its kind. This number, being
especially designed Tor the holidays. 10
very attractive. It contains several
charming stories, entertaining to oil,
and much matter pertaining to fashioa
and tbs family OF fascinating interest
10 women. address Enrich Bros. 2Ss
to Dos. Eighth Avenue. New York City.
Price so cents per AMMAN.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-11-13

Z 81
George Bancroft. the greatest of
American historians. was born with
the present century. and is now in bis
slst year. His sducssion began 60
ssrly and was prosecuted so actively
that at the age Of Is be was enabled TO
enter Harvard College and st II 10
graduate. His life has been Of pub
lie character, and, much that he has
written in his famous History Of the
United States occurred In bis own
time and has come within tho range OF
his own personal observation. Mr..
Bancroft still works over bis history,
the end Of which Is nov said to 10 al.
most within view.