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Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
Chronicle of Events and Opin-
ions.

Chronicle of Events and Opin-
ions.
Many of the manufacturers along the
Housatonic and Naugatuck Valleys in
Connecticut are complaining of the
scarcity of water, which compels the
stoppage of their mills. In all parts
of Connecticut mills were running a
quarter of a century ago on streams
which have now nearly disappeared,
and large streams which then gave
abundance of power are now available
only few months in the year.
Speculation in margins is said to
have assumed such proportions in In
diana as greatly to interfere with
legitimate business. A banker of In
dianapolis, whose opinion n backed by
several other business men, estimates
that 81 100000 has been lost in that
city since Spring by dealings in Chicago
options. In the smaller towns of Indi-
ana many failures have occurred
among the tradesmen in consequence
of such gambling operations.
A Southern statesman puts forward
plan for disposing of the surplus rev.
enue, which will interest the people of
the North. His name is III. III. Carlton,
and is endorsed by the Atlanta Consti-
tuition. His plan is, in a word, to use
the surplus to pay the South for its
emancipated slaves. This plan has at
least the merit of novelty. He puts
his proposition upon the broad ground
that there cannot be real reconciIia-
ton between the sections until this is
done.
The unsatisfactory condition of our
protected industries is giving rise to
much comment and no little just criti-
cism. The iron mills at the East and
in Pennsylvania, as well as at many
other points except in the South, are
beginning to feel the double effects Of
overproduction and Southern compete
ton. The latter, however, is not vel
very sensibly felt, although it is a fac
tor to be considered. 1t is the glut Of
iron and steel in the presence of a les
sening demand that has broken dowr
the market.
The Newark IN. j. Evening News
in an eulogistic reference to Bishol
Simpson, says:
At the meeting of the temperate
conference in Philadelphia, he salt
that in woman suffrage alone lay tn
cure for the evils of intemperance. o
course this has been said many time
before, but Bishop Simpson is hardl
the man to content himself with merel
writing out a prescription. He
likely to try to administer it too.
the prohibition and the church ell,
ments should wholly or in part unit
in the errantry of female suffrage th
result will be most interesting one.
The Tonquin question does not sin
plify as it proceeds. The puppet Kin
set up by the French at Hue has bee
killed by the anti-French faction.
general rising of the Annamites is sa
to be impending, and the prospect
their invading Cochin China is SO goo
that reinforcements for its defense a
wanted at Saigon. M. Ferry asks 4
another appropriation in order that d
troops asked for May be supple
Strange to relate, the Chinese force
Sontay and Bac-Ninh is said to ha'
disappeared, and China, having su
mitted to England new basis for co
promise with France, may yet sect
peace. Strangest of all, the Tonqs
adventure is reported to be due t.
suggestion of Bismarck. -
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
Holiday Excursions Pennsylva-
mia Railroad.

The usual custom of placing on sale
Excursion Tickets during the holidays
will this year be observed by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company; Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road, and to that end round-trip tickets
will be sold at all ticket stations on the
above line on December 22nd, 23rd,
oath, 25th, Goth, Both, and 3lst, 1888,
and on January LIST, 1884, good for the
return trip until January End, 1884.
Particulars to be had at the ticket
offices of the company.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 10, 1883.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT D. HoFFEcKER. Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. One year 81 90 in advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
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liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
The display of Holiday Goods.

The evidence of the coming holiday
season is all about us. The prepara-
ton of the merchants whose business
especially leads them in the line of
wares suitable for the holidays has
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
ShOatS AStraV.

Strayed from the premises of the subscriber,
near Kenton, on Sunday. December 10TH pair
of Black Shoats, both SOwS. Any one giving in.
formation about said ShoatS, will be suitably re-
warded.
BENJAMIN d. BURROWS.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
To the Ladies'.

Ladies if you wish to make your hus-
band or friends handsome Christ
mas Present, have among other
things, nice line of Fur Beavers
and Hair Seal Driving Gloves, made
to my order by "Gwillam," the glove
man, formerly of near Smyrna, now of
New York. T.. NJ. FOWLER.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19

A check for nearly 100000 was
given to Parnell at q banquet given in
his honor.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19

In writing up fire a witty exchange
says that it was probably started by
the friction created by $400 insurance
policy rubbing against 500 house.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19

Lynch law has been started in West
Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19
Co1oRA Mn November % 1899

CoLoRA, Md, November %, 1888.
Mr.. Alexander g. Cummins-Your
Maize-Oleine has given entire satisfac-
ton. had sown broadcast about $50
pounds to the acre which yielded about
eteCen hundred bushels to sirteen acres.
or about 6S} bushels of shelled corn per
acre. Respectfully,
LOUIS G.. HARLAN.
Smyrna times., 1883-12-19

s. w. Cor. 9th and Market Sts., Wilton.
CLARENCE SHANK, Manager.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17


The unveiling of Valentine 5
recumbent figure Of General R. K.
Lee will take place under the auspices
of the Lee Memorial Association, 1t
Lexington, Va, on Thursday, tfe
18th Of June. General Joseph Z.
Johnston is President, and General
John B. Gordon is announced as
Chief Marshal for the occasion. The
religious services will be conducted
by Bishop William Pinkney, of Wash
ington, and the grafton of the day
will be delivered by Major John w.
Daniel, of Virginia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

CHICAGO, May 1T.-The Chicago
and Rock Island railroad has given
notice of its withdrawal from the
Iowa pool, so far as passenger business
is concerned. The reason given for
this step is that the pool as now ar
ranged is simply q dead letter, as it
cannot be carried out as long as the
Milwaukee and St, Paul refuses to
join. ~
The executive committee of the
Cigar Makers Union yesterday siser.
noon heard the testimony Of six
young grls employed by one Behrman,
on Kinsee street. 1t was shown that
they work from 6 in the morning to 8
at AiGht and three nights each week
making bunahes for cigars. The ma
iority receive three dollars a week and
In order to make a profit off Of this
seaaty pittapee Behrman charges
them one centa minute foT lost time,
WheH the Health Inspector vista the
place the proprietor manages to seerete
the UhildTea under age employed,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
Fires.

EAUCLAIRE. May l7.-Last evening
the Pioneer company's mills here were
burned. The loss is $4,000; iusur.
ance, $4,000.
BRIDGEPORT, May 1.-THE Parrot
eompany's varnish factory. Of this
city, was partially burned this morn.
ing. Loss, about 500, ,oOO-supposed
incendiary.
NEW YORK, May l7.-A FIRE occur,
re-, red IN tenement house this morning.
Fhe damage was nominal. but the
inmates pii. were greatly excited. Mrs.
Hltta SchnikEer, aged 81, tried Ia
reach the street by means of n FIRE
escape, but fell. She was in a delicats
condition, anditis thought her iniuriss
will prove fatal. Simon Corkowicb
also fell from fire escape and broke j
leg.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17


The acquittal of the Hon. Phil B.
Thompson, at Harrodsburg, KY, yes
terday, does not surprise anybody.
It was fOregone conclusion from the
start Vet il was proper if not neoes-
aary to go through the forme of law.
The Kentucky mind acquitted him
from the hour the killing Of Davis was
reported. Whether Davis was guilty
OF the more serious Offelse intimated
or only eopmitted, the indiscretion
and dangerous folly Of getting tipsy
with another mans wife hs PLACED
himself in a false position which in
almost an civilized community in the
Werld would have challenged the fate
that he met At the hands Of a
wrODged aud outraged husband, The
bounds of propriety were passed
in an open, defiant way,
and bullet sped trom a gleaM-
ing pistol barrel sent the author Of
the trouble rolling, plunging down a
railroad cmbankment a gasping, ,lIfeless
corpse, 1t is bootless now to discuss
whether he fully deserved such an
end, or to moralize upon ThOmpson's
Course in the matter. Right or wrong,
there are offences against the iami
Iy, against society and decency, which
drive men to take the law in their
own hands. If they are sometimes
mistaken as to the grade OF the Orims,
or the wrong actually done, it should
teach all men to be CirOumspeot in
their conduct, especially where they
are implicitly trusted and admitted to
family condolences, The man who,
under such circumstances, betrays the
family of a friend, and breaks up a
happy household has lnO right TO
expect any mercy, st, Paul speaks
of the necessity of avoiding the CD
poarance of evil, and as he vas .
scholarly Hebrew with q cOmprehen
siye knowledge of human nature, it is
not improbable that he hRd just such
2 case as this in his mind. There are
some crimes so heinous that the law
Oan.pFoylds no Rdsqqatepenslty, Then
the individual may take an ipdepepd-
ent course and will generally be justi-
fed BY tho courts and public septi-
@sp!',
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
The VIckshurg Tragedy.
NicksbRrg Evening Post l6.

NlcksDArg evening Post 10.
After the preliminary hearing of the
assault cases mentioned elsewhere and
tho parties had each been bound over
to appear before the grand Jury. Mr..
j. I. Hazlett asked permission of the
court to pass out for a moment, which
was granted. All stories agree that
he went into the Gem SalaGn, and on
coming out saw Officer Cook across
the street, and, according to Cook 8
statement to Captain Fay, advanced
on Cook with his hand to his hip.
saying, II will get even with You
now" Cook ipstsntly fred two s6OtS
from q smith A WessQn revolver, ons
shot taking effect in HaxIett's head.
just over the left ear, and one in the
breast In the region of the
heart, killing Hazlett instantly.
He fell upon the sidewalk near the
door Of the saloon. There seems 70
have been no Witnessed, aud stories
conflict as to who first made the as
ssplt.
Thls morning at 1880 Hazlet. came
down Washington street, armed with
a rife and RiWed II ct 0&cer Cook,
Who vas ~ conversation with a re-
porter OF this paper, thereby causing
q most mastery retreat on tie part Of
the reporter, who then learned that
Haxlett was after Cook, as he Cook
had arrested him last night, as men
toned elsewhere.
Owing to this attempt on bis life
Cook was wary Of Haklett, aud on
being, being s0cOSteed ted By him shot HIN in,
Il IS difficult to get the plaiR facts
lust yet; Cook is In the County iail
Awaiting the action Of the Coroner.
The body has Been removed to the
family residence. The scene al tho
removal was a heart :enSing one. al
the decOsse9 had hosts Of friends IN
this the .city of bis birth, who deploge
h's tragic death. =" J
The Coroner being notified Of the
occurrence, ppocured the attendance
OF all the witnesses Obtaiuablo, Ana
took the case Immediately before the
aFand jury, now in session.
AS we go TO press, the grand iury
are still engaged on the case,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
THE STAR ROUTE TRIAL.
A Sick Juror Stops Proceedings
The Crazy Lawyer, England,
Referred 10 by Judge Wylie.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-owinV
to the illness of Juror George
b. Sheriff, no progress was
made In the Star Route trial 10.
day; Before court adjourned Judge
Mylle referred to the crazy LAWYER
England, who still frequents the court.
house, and declared it was a disgrace
that the proper authorities had not
taken charge of him. The Court had
ordered the bailiffs to exclude him
from the courthouse, and for this he
had threatened to shoot the Court. or
rather the personel of the Court Of
course this threat would have been
dlsregarded had he been sane, but as
ne was, no one knew what whim might
be acted upon by the unfortunate
man. Court adjourned until to-mor.
row.
The U. s. steamers TalapoO.. and
Ewing and the steamboat Geo. Leary
to-day conveyed the members of The
Society Of the Army Of the Potomac
and a number of invited guests TO
Mount Vernon. To-night a grand
banquet is to be giveu he Society.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

THERE are eighty-four divorce cases
on the docket of the Circuit Court at
Nashville, to be tried at the present
term. In ftty-four of these cases the
suits are brought by the female wing
OF the family. Really, the Nashville
men must be an awful bad set. No
wonder DR.. HOyt had to resign. Some
other missionary may find thisa good
field with ripe harvest Of sinners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

The remark is frequently made that
Memphis is on a boom. This word is
frequently misapplied. Its modern
significance conveys an idea Of some>
thing rushing and tearing along with
great violence, as a boom of logs in
times Of great freshet. Applied to
place it means great initiation from
temporary causes. No city can be
on a boom in this sense very long.
Memphis is not on a boom at all
There is simply a healthy growth here
"a reaction from the depression that
followed various misfortunes. There
has been a Legitimate revival Of busi.
ness, and we are gaining grognd day
by day. Confidence has been fully re-
stored. and the most veritable old
moss back with his money laid
out beyond the reach Of Assessors is
obliged to admit that things in gen
eral are lookiagup cheerfully. Every
line Of business and industry has its
rainbow apd every enterprise its sub-
stantial and growing reward. Mem.
phis is cheerful and rather buoyart.
and that with good ressoa.
Labor Is reasonably paid. Capital
Wsily finds profitable investment and
the comforts Of lie IS we'll as many
luxuries and eonyeniences are with;u
the reach Of all who are able and
willing to work, to act, to invest.
This city Is growing solidly and well,
bat it is not on what Is commonly
known as a boom, 1t is prosperirg
by an observance of the rules Of COM
moP sense and sound business prin-
oipies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

AT the meeting of the army of the
Potomac yesterday at Washington
General Newton was elected Presi.
dent by vote Of l55, against III cast
for General Grant, and scattering.
The opposition to General Grant was
very decided.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
LSborsrs, Riot.

m, BoMzEMAN, z MONTANA, May IL
The Sheriff Of this county received q
telegram Tuesday night from Gallstin
Oity stating that a riot had occurred
among the labOrers on the Northern
raclBc abroad, and that the town
was wa IN the hands of the mob. SheriG
Blakely and posse armed at once, and
arriving az 9allatin surrounded Il
completely, All the mob threw IN
their hands. The leaders were arreSte5
and thrown IN the DoEeman iail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

IT is understood that the Rev. DR.,
HOyt, who has resigned the pastorate
Of the First Presbyterian church at
Nashville, will go to Detroit, and
when his health is recruited will prob
ably accept call from church in
that city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
A FOuI MurfV0r

Feat REgoYRRY, ORBaoN, May II.
-Jeshua Franklin was found yester.
day noon near Mrs. Girk's store, two
miles north of here, with a bullet
hole through his body. Hen-y Steve.
sg,s9,os sy0gns eIlaPsGEts \, AZ tRGt blScl, Va;
srfs'Na lsst niOH, Oh suspicion. No
cause tor the deed is known.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
The Weather

WASHINGTON, May l7.-FOr th,
South Atlantic States: Fair weather
with light, variable Winds stationary
9F higher tampeEatgre and pressure
For Tennessee and the Ohio valley
aud the Lake region. Inoreasins
oloudinsss and local rains; winds
shifting to warmer southerly, with
lower pressure.
For the West Gulf States: Warmer,
cloudy and rainy weather, with station.
aFy Wlnds and lower pressure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
PILE BRIDGTNo

TH9MAs RPQE Is our agent FOR tho NO h
headquarters nt Clarkts lale M bas III y ". W
9t our mo in'oret ting wosk and III e.,snl1
havers OF square lumber aid s5w m ,',.. -
ere invited 10 examine tho eroubd and eas en,.
with h,m in person ""N' evhier
May u, 1873 IN WIN 90
Piie lsr dye S'.sai,nri.r.o
:" ~ hepS + snd SicLsiufg RE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
NOliCe Of settlement.

Nei oIU,s mgS-IS TantP the Probate Court Of Shelby
tor Of Wade Il Bolton, dec a person. s1eeu-
fIthlS Is 70 notify all persons ;D,.....-, >,
she estate OF said Wade II BoItop 49, ~ "a
tnet will, AZ my Office In Aha citV ~ Nc NJ 1'
PMS On MonSsy May a. 1888, at 10 T1oi SocE
Of tho SSs sssssSss sS1 sos'S os tho annual s ment
Ter Of the .',ato OF s4id WSde as S SsEeea-
DECEASED, ""us Bolton
TAis Mayo 1883,
py Louis KErTMAlj, ID. o. - '--'' ei'iA-
Myers y Sneed. atfHs' nn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

SPRlNqFIELD, Ill, May .l7.-The
Harper-High license bill, providing a
license of $3.50 for beer saloons and
5000 for whisky saloons, has been
ordered to its third reading in the
House, after hard fight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
For Sale atnRnrrain
!" H1NH BuHWs
My steam Saw and Grist MIL

LS0 $4,000 or 5000 feet of cyppess and
"A poplar lumber, about 400 feet walnut
by purchaser, sell the land-Il% aeres.-eS
which tho mill is located, 3 good honses' ,
rooms each, entirely above overflow. This
property Is situated at the mouth of Hatcbie
fiveE Tipton county, Tenn Can always buy
Nmber delivered at the mill far below Mem.
pms pElces. Van ship al lumber either up OF
down the river from mill yard, making This
the most desirable location for a 'ssEmfll In
the country. Reason for sailing, / know
nothing about the bgsiness myself.
ol ~ VIZ WILLIAMS. Randolph. Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17

Other tsrannical practices arr, alleged.
ana 1t is claimed that this brute is
only type Of others in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
ABSTRACTS.
The Memphis Abstract GO.

Il now prepared 10 furnish Abstracts o
Juag menta In all courts Of record in
Shelby County, except Criminal Court and
criminal side Of Bartlett Court. indlspAn.
d. 4. MCOHBER, NahageySs. ~ .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
CHICAGO.

The Chicago and Rock Island
ROad WithdraWs From The
lows Pool, 30 Far as the Pas.
senger Business is Concerned
A Brutal Employer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
Miss MI. Unton
DRESSMAKER,
$50 Main Street, fJ

ooV MAIN AtreeIs (UpslaiFsl'
DEREEo TON. OF FIT, RgAOTY or
\ ptSidN and superior excellence Of man. /.
ulActufe Is her claim for patronage. COS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
HEealtla oreIerNo, aa.
OFFICE BOARD on HRALTH, \
S... g Poplar Street,
Taxipg District, Shelby County, Tenn.
'F'''i = IT v MefnDhis Nav 10 Io6k

Memphis, May IL, 1895
A Sthe quarantine station at tAe foot Of
Z. "A !, ,Presiaent's Island yip bs r. tabiishSd
G mo a. SSto99s BGS q Asslth on the 18th
this Board 6n April 18th. all boats ,eiSS ~
from potts south Of Xicksburg ara herebv
notified that on after that date, eertiScsts.
from the National RoaSd Of Health inspecias
stationed a. the foot ~ Preaidentis : iSISsNva
Eit tsa a ts9HiF9S before they wiz bS HSiswod
Ky order OF tie board.
y. ~, PVkNELn, NJ. D., secret,rv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
EXCELSIOR
Mutual Relief Assn.

HAVE accepted tho agency of the EresI.
4 sior Mutual Relief Association Of Ioy;s-
!; Tiile e, aud ask the attention of those desirinr
II insurance. to its plans. While inssn,ns
respects 1t is similar to tho Knights Of Hoaoe
sne se other kindred Organizations, / Am sStiS-
ned a careful examination will show thai tb;s
assoe1iauon oheEs many advantages moi poso
ltisspes membership certificates far ono
two, three, four and eve thousS nd SoIiore' iITe'
Which are now paid in full upon the deaih -
The annual mortua,y assessm ents ara h,s.d
On lne american experience table on mo tSI-
ity according, to age. and with tbe arnnaI ,u,
Sues sTS payable quarterly, semi annually or
annually as the member elects. Vi
No initiation or lodge ] eetines 10 at...s
Strictly business. " attend.
l VIII take pleasure in furnishing oiyeuIsvs
upos application. ~ iS plans
* % EDWARD BOURNE, Special Act
--iss'sz..- - ~ No. 20 Madison stvset
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-17
MAS mic NOTICE.

VfdIUE uERNANDO KS UO,,
nxuv Memphis, May II. 1888.
VIE annual election for eleven (lD Diree-
4 tors TO serve the ensuing year will be held
o. the orise of ibis Company, 2I Madison
street. on JHne llth prox., between the hours
OF " o'elock m. TO 2 D m
% Ss Us DUNSCOMB. Seeretarv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-29
sick Gentlemen.


PROVIDENCE, May %. = Goverior-elect
Bourne is no better this morning.
Senator Anthony's condition is still en-
couraging.
In continuation of the reaction which set
in Saturday the market for wheat opened
weak this morning. with sales of July at
81. 15s4, against 81 l614, the closing price of
Saturday, and declined further, July selling
at Sl1js The principal sellers, however,
were the bears Very little long wheat came
on the market. Several houses identified
with Milwaukee interests came in as free
bIlyers Prices stiffened, and just before the
close at noon advanced sharply to the high
est point yet reached, July selling at 81. 1T9s
and September at $1.19 The call was strong
at the opening, but weakened during the
progress giving the impression that consider
able realizing going on. Corn opened
weak but July met with strong resistance at
SIC, and finally rallied to 57szc in sympathy
with the advances in wheat. Receipts were
over 500 cars which encouraged the bears for
q short time, but the comparatively large
figures are not SO large after all when it Is
considered that we are approaching the end
of Nav and that corn has been sold for May
delivery for nearly nine months past Oats
were stronger, though receipts We're liberal
possibly for the simple reason that selling
was overdone last week. Provisions were
weak at the opening, but firmed up and
closed steady 1t looks as if some one was
trying to get hold of pork, lard, as is well
known being already under the thumb of a
certain Milwaukee gentleman