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Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
The Town Clock.

Mr.. DEMONSTRATING ofthe clock,
generally when people erect clocks
they do so in order that they
may know the time of day, and not for
fun, or for ornament, nor yet to finish
off a building. What man buildeth a
town clock and putteth it around the
corner or down hole? but rather set
teth it up in public tower where it
may give the time to all that are in the
city. Put the clock ON the school
house? well, the school house may
have its advantages. If placed there
the clock would not obtrude itselfupOn
anybody's attention, and if citizens
wanted to know the time of day, they
could just walk around, or up or down
or over to South street and look at the
clock, it would be exercise. 1t might
be of use as clock, to the teachers
and school children but teachers have
watches, and the children are supposed
to obey the bell. Perhaps it would be
a good target for the boys and their
slap jacks.
How about the Town HallP well the
Hall is not visible, that is, it is not
conspicuous, or rather, it is not promi-
nent. And, it has no tower, it never
had a tower. We have no need for
clocks merely for the sake of possessing
them, and keeping them for Sunday, or
for Fourth of July. If our Town Hall
had tower 1t could not be conven-
iently seen by more than one sixth of
Of our population without going out OF
their way. But, says some one, it
could be heard. True. So it could II
you put IT out at Spruance City or
down in Whopping.
But TO speak seriously, the project OF
2 town clock, or a tower clock for
smyrna originated with the Morning
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
Personal.

Misses Gray and Lenfester, of Cali
fornia, who have been the guests of the
family of VIM. NJ Bell since Friday,
left in the train this morning.
Mrs. P. P. Sutton and daughter, of
BridgetOn, N. j., are visiting Mrs. DIR.
C. o. Swinney. Mrs. Sutton is the
mother of Mrs. Swinney.
Mrs. Eliza and Mrs. VIM. H. Carr
are visiting Greensboro, Md.
Mrs. Kate Morgan, living near Hills
borough, Md, is visiting relatives in
town.
F. F. Evans and wife left this
morning for visit to Salem, N. J.
Russell Coe, of New Jersey, spent
Sunday in town.
Mrs. Henry T. Hoffecker, of White
Hall Neck" and mother, Mrs. Raughly
will hereafter make their home at the
Delaware House.
Miss Laura Rice, of Raymond's
Neck, is making her home with Mrs.
Lizzie Collins, and attending our High
School.
Mrs. DR.. Bonwell, of FELTON,, has been
visiting friends in Smyrna and Kenton.
Rev. J. V. Smith was elected one of
the Vice Presidents at the late Local
Preachers Association in New York.
George S., son of John S. Hoffecker,
of Wilmington, has gone to Butte City,
Montana.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
BUSINESS LOCALS.

E. NJ. Fowler has as nice line of
Cassimers and Goods for Mems wear,
rs we have ever seen here.
Now is the time to order your winter
supply of Coal. The Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation Company have
the best in market.
Ladies' and Childrcn's Wraps and
Jackets can be found at Miss S. B.
Collins in the different styles and
prices, and as cheap as can be bought
in the city.
DevOe's Brilliant Oil, ]. B. Cooper's.
Jos. F. Williams will have a supply
OF Sausage on sale Saturday morning.
f. NJ. Fowler is selling a better class
of Cassimers and Suitings, and we think
uses better class of Trimmings than
has ever been used in Smyrna before.
Water Proof Boots, at Phillips.
Cucumber Pumps, at VIM. FAIRIES.
The place to buy good Lamp, cheap,
is ut J. d. COoper's.
Finest Ready Made Clothing, at ]. f.
Phillips.
Umbrellas and Gossamers, at ]. B.
COoper's.
Good assortment of Shoes, at Phillips.
No place so sure as J. B. Cooper's to
suit you in Carpets or Oilcloths.
Magnificent Stock of Neckwear, at
Phillips.
lin Roofing done at low figures, by
VIM. FAIRIES, Smyrna, Del.
Read the Large Advertisement of J..
B. Cooper.
Splendid Line of Winter Underwear,
at Phillips.
In Porcelain, Granite, China, and
Glassware, ]. B. Cooper leads the
county.
Extension Lamps, at J. B. Cooper's.
Large assortment of Lamps, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street, Smyrna.
J. B. Cooper has Decorated Tea and
Chamber Sets at popular prices.
Carpets at New York Prices, by Sam
pie, at ]. B. COOpers. See Large Ad-
vertisement.
Cassimeres worth dollar are being
sold by J. B. Cooper, at seventy-five
cents.
New Stoves, latest styles, at William
FAIRIES, Commerce ST., above Market.
Mince Meat, Buckwheat, New Prunes,
Currants, Cranberries, &C., at J. B.
COOper's.
Everything Gent wants to complete
his outfit, to be found at Phillips.
Pocket and Table Cutlery, at low
figures, at VIVA. FAIRIES.
]. B. Cooper is selling some twenty
cent Dress Goods at ten cents, Just be-
cause they are little out of style.
The best place to buy Hardware, is al
VIM. FAIRIES.
Look for a handsome display of Table
Covers, Tides, Velvet and Tapestry
Rugs, and Body Brussels Carpets, a
J. B. CoOp9r's, next week.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
Delaware and Colorado Joining
Hands.
IN TIE BONDS OF MATRIMoNY.

IN THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
An event occurred at Denver, Col,
on Wednesday evening last, 18th inst,
that was of equal interest to the friends
of the groom in this State as those of
the bride in the "CcntcLEiai State,
viz: the marriage of Andrew p.
Smithers, son of Joseph Smithers of this
town, who went to Denver little less
than two years ago and Miss LYDIA
Warner, daughter of Mr.. f. J. Warner,
of that city. The ceremony, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, 344 Welton
street, was witnessed by large com
pany including Fred. A. Williams,
Esq, DIR. ]. Wylie Anderson, Mr., Mrs.
and Miss Galloway, formerly of this
State. The Denver Daily Tribune of
the next day thus spoke of the happy
event:
1.-THE bride was dressed in a clear
white brOcade and ottoman silk, trim
med with the finest duchess lace nine
inches deep. She wore veil of tulle
sweeping to her feet and decorated
with orange blossoms. In her left
hand was tiny fan made of the rarest
and choicest flowers and her costume
was varied with rosebuds and smilax.
So charming a bride and so noble a
groom are seldom seen. The groom's
dress was plain black Prince Albert
suit with white tie and gloves.
1.-THE wedding march of Mendelssohn
was played by Miss Lou Van Law as
the party entered the large drawing
rooms and took their places under the
arch of the bay-window. AT the right
of the groom stood the brides father :;
at the brides left, her mother.
The ceremony was performed by DIR.
Moore, assisted by Dr. De La Matyr,
and was both beautiful and impressive.
The COngregationalist ceremony was
observed, and the marriage was made
with a plain gold ring, inscribed with
the monogram w. S., when they were
solemnly pronounced man and wife.
After congratulations an hour was
spent in delightful and informal con-
versatiOn and merriment befitting the
occasion, in which the bride and groom
heartily joined.
An elegant collation. was then
served in the adjoining rooms. The
large center table was piled up with
fruits and flowers. A beautifully orna-
mented pyramid rose to the chandelier,
upon which vines of smilax climbed to
the ceiling. The delicacies of the
season were served at numerous side
tables.
1.-The wedding presents were numer-
GUS and elegant, many of them being
from far distant friends in New York
city, Delaware, Ohio and other distant
States. Conspicuous among the rest
were some beautiful china and silver
wares, choice water color paintings
and large number of articles combin.
ing utility and taste.
"The ceremony took place promptly
at $50 o'clock, the party dispersed at
II and the happy couple beg gan life il
a charming home of their own at GA
Welton street. The parents of botf
the parties to this we'll appointed
match are to be congratulated on the
unmixed pleasure of the occasion"
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

The QUESTION OF CIVIL RIGHTs.-The
decision of the Supreme Court, announced
the first of last week, pronouncing the pro-
visions of the Civil Rights Bill unconstitu-
tiOnal as applied to the States in fixing the
status of the colOred people, has very nat
urally caused great deal of discussion. 1t
was championed through Congress by Cen
eral Butler at a time of great political ex-
element because, it is claimed, he took
pleasure in forcing obnoxious provisions on
the South. Whatever claim it had was
that of a war measure land there were
many Obstructionists that could not appar-
emily appreciate measure unless twas Sc
vere) modifying effect of time and sense
have rendered unnecessary if not inopora-
tive. The fact of citizenship brings the
rights of citizenship in the courts of any
State The legal rights can anywhere be
redressed and the courts of justice are open
to all persons having the claim of citizen
ship. Absolute equality of the races can
not be established by law; in fact, there
are as great inequalities between persons of
the same race as those of different races.
There are lines of demarcatiOn that cannot
be crossed, governed by the memorable
laws of taste, refinement, education, that
mans color, citizenship and immortal soul
have nothing to do with. Men may work
together be interested in the same public
measures and vote together, but the
moment this is over the work of separation
commences and each goes to the place of
his natural affinity and sympathy. The
law that would force people of different
positions in society to eat together, sleep to-
gether, and c0mmingle in society and
places of entertainment would be despOt-
ism of the worst kind. The law may have
done good in enforcing civil rights where
it was not willingly accorded, but now
some think it is the other side that needs
protection. For instance, it is claimed that
the colored people assume an undue share
ofOur public cOAveyances. Thus, iftwenty of
them get into the cars, they will take twenty
separate seats and white people who are
travelling companions are forced to separate
and sit among them when a sense of pre-
priety should teach them to sit together.
At least so it is on the Delaware Railroad.
And there is the same disposition in the
street with many to take much the larger
part of the pavement. The assertive feel
ing, and very natural one from the sud-
den elevation of citizenship, of I'm as
good as you," prompts this course with
some doubtless, but with many it a mix
ture of diffidence, ignorance and want OF
ease The colored man in times past has
seen hard time but his inalienable rights
are now recognized on every hand The
poor of all colors and grades have Unequal
tiles to endure that are outside the pale OF
civil law.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
E. M. FOWLER. MER-


CHANT TAILOR, is going to
have All advertisement here,
but if you want anything in
Gentlemen's Goods from a
Paper Collar to a Full Suit
Except shoes, you will find
him with plenty of Goods
and glad to serve you at his
place of business in the Store
House recently occupied by
Miss Maria d. Supple, next
door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank, on Commerce
Street. but you can't see the
place till you get up to it,
and when you do see it, don't
think it was moved back to
keep the Railroad curve from
running into it, as this is the
way it was built.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

NEW TINE STANDARD.-Persons who
travel ON connecting railroads and at con-
siderable distances, find their watches very
unreliable as to the proper time. Several
conventions of railroad officials have been
held during the year to arrange, if possible,
a standard, and the result arrived at has
been the recommending to the railway
lines for the future Of four time standards
each covering fifteen degrees of latitude
For instance, all roads now using Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Tor
onto, Hamilton or Washington time as q
standard, based upon meridians east OF
these points, or adjacent thereto, shall be
governed by the seventy-ffth meridian or
Eastern time, -four minutes slower than
New York time.)
The next division, Kansas City time
will be one hour slower. They will be one
hour standards. In other words, -" Eastern
time" will be Philadelphia time; "eentra
time" will be about that of New Orleans
the time ofthe 105th meridian or mountain
time" will be about that of Denver, ant
Pacific time " or that of the 10th merid
ian will coincide with the LEGAL time a
Reno. Each standard will prevail over bel
ofterritory extending North and South in
definitely and reaching "a degrees East ant
as many degrees West of the meridian b.
whichitis governed. Companies represent
ing some $1,000 miles of road have adepto,
this scheme of standard ''time belts" an,
will begin to run theirtrains by it when the,
change their Autumn schedules. Fou
standards of time are thus arranged to TAX
the place of fifty or more that have bee
puzzling travellers 80 long, necessitating tn
setting of their watches in every town the
stopped at. 1t is expected that eventual
the general public viii fellow the railroad
in adopting SO convenient scheme for 8
curing uniform time within wide areas.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
Kent County Court.

The Court convened on Monday
morning at Dover, but nothing was
done besides the preliminaries until the
afternoon as the States attorneys did
not arrive until the noon train. The
afternoon was occupied with routine
work except the handing in of six in
dictments against the Dover rioters last
Spring. There are several criminal
cases to be tried, but only one of them
is of any Importance, that is the rape
case. Bob Allen and Henry Raisin,
the two notorious burglars, would have
been tried at this term but they broke
Jail several months ago and since have
not been heard from. Monday even
ing argument was heard before Judge
Wootten, asking that new commission
might be appointed to assess damages
on the lands of William Dean, of New
ark, crossed by the new Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad. Massey and Grub for
Mr., Dean. Messrs. Whiteley and
Bird appeared for the railroad company.
Much interest is manifested in the trial
OF the circus rioters which is being
tried to-day, and it is though will oc-
cupy all of tomorrow. Henderson one
of the proprietors of the circus, who
was badly injured on the night of the
riot, arrived at Dover, Monday, with
another gentleman connected with the
show and an attorney. Efforts will be
made to convict the rioters, but it Is
thought that they can prove that the
circus men fired the first shot and in
that event there will be no likelihood
OF their conviction. The participants,
however, are considerably worried over
the case and are quaking with fear.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
Last Sat,1rdav Nirht-

Last Saturday night, we are told by
those living in the business part of the
town, was the most orderly, quiet and
lawful of any of the season. The stores
closed up nearly an hour sooner than
usual and as q consequence the people
went home. We hear further that the
merchants have agreed, tacitly at least,
to close up their stores at eleven O'Clock
or as near so as they can and in no
event to remain open at later hour
than half past eleven. This will give
them time to arrange their inside bust
ness before Sunday morning. Having
taken this step, if stuck to, the benefi-
cial effect will be felt in all directions.
The merchant himself will sleep with II
sweeter conscience, the clerk will re-
joice with his employer, the men who
are dissipating their time will go home
to their families where they ought to
be, the peace of our quiet citizens will
be the better preserved and the good
order of our town in every way pro-
NOTED. This is just what the TIMES
has contended for, and as a conservator
of the public peace and morals it could
do no less and fill its proper place in
the community.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

The attention of our readers is called
to the following advertisements:
$4,000 yards of Carpet-W. II. Moore
& Co., Middletown.
Horses, Ponies, Mules and Harness
for sale-Herkess Bazaar, Phila.
Variety Store-Adams & Brother,
Wilmington.
Wanted-BOoks to keep.
Notice of Desertion-Geo. Norwood.
Patents-J. r. Littell.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

GOVERNOR SToCKLEY, it is said, has pro-
nounced against reappointment to office.
In other words one term is enough and the
incumbent must rotate out to make room
for another hungry applicant. They all
believe in rotation" before they get in,
but it comes "deuced hard to rotate out
Of good fat Office.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
The Reading Room.

A meeting of the subscribers to the
fund to establish reading room in
this town for the young men will be
held in the Library room tomorrow,
Thursday evening, at y o'clock. The
meeting is called for the purpose of
adopting a Constitution and Bylaws
and to organize by the election of officers
for such terms as may be agreed upon.
1t is desired that all the friends of the
enterprise will be present with their
counsel and support.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
DAILY EXPRESS,

NetV Castle Accommodation TrdinS-Leave VII.
mington at 6 A. N. and g P. N. Leave New Castle
at 9.S5 A. N. and 4.40 P. n
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-Leaye Smyrns
for Clayton us, 90j, 10 So and II % A. ~ 80 40
$50 P. N. Leave Clayton for Smyrna rs us
1913 and lilo A. NJ. 40 500 and S00PN
COEEECTI0NS.-At Porter. with Newark De.a.
ware City Railroad. At Townsend with Queen
Anne's& Kent Railroad. AtClRyton with Delaware
& Chesapeake Railway and Kent County Railroad
At Harrington, with Delaware, Maryland Viz
GINA Railroad. At SeafOrd. with Cambridge
SeafOrd Railroad. At Delmar, with Eastern Shore
Railroad. WicomicO & Pocomoke Railroad, and
Peninsula Railroad
CHAS. E. PCGH, General Manager
J. r. WOOD, General Passenger Agent
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

THE "TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor at Smyrna, Del.
RMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-O year 100 III 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
ofSeven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly semiannual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
MARRIAGES.

OYLE-BROTHERS.-In Dover, October 18th.
at the Holy Cross Church, by Rev. Father
Bradford, Dennis Boyle and Mrs Catharine
Brothers, both of New Castle county
st. Andrews +. Z. Church,
Wilmington, October 18th, by Rev. Charles Z,
Murray, Charles E. Horn and Miss Kate Richie,
both of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

Arrive at Worton Fair Grounds, $50 A. NJ, and
l2.40P.M NJ.
Children under Is years. half fare.
Trains will leave Tournament Grounds for CLAW.
ton, and stations north and south ON Delaware
Railroad, as soon as the amusements are
over.
]. FRANK CONNOLLY,
BENZ. +. FLEMING,
JOHN w. BORDLEY,
Managers.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
NOTICE.

hereby forewarn any person harboring nv
wife, Sallie Norwood, or giving her credit on nv
account, as will pay no bills contracted by her
as abe has left my house without prov0cation,
OCT 24-sw GEORGE NORWOOD.
Near the Tent" New Castle Co. Del.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
WANTED.

By an experienced accountant a light set of Books
10 keep, or plain copying that can be done OF
evenings. Address
"PENMAN,"
oct 2a-4w TINES Once, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
DEATHS.

HADLEY. lint this town October 10Th, Mrs Marian
Hadley mother of Mrs. John II. Cathcart, aged
IS years, months and days
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
Philadelphia, Wilmington I Baltimore s.;~i
DELAWARE DIVISI0v

On and after MONDAY October .gd l..,
days excepted trains will leave A. f,lnn.oS -.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24
Situation Wanted

BY Il Young Man OF good address and satsfactor
reference. Apply at TIMES Office.
Smyrna times., 1883-10-24

E. NJ. Fowler has as nice line of
Cassimers and Goods for Mems wear,
rs we have ever seen here.
The Cecil Whig., 1883-01-20
Sleighs and Sleighing-Fancy Cutters.

For srvera. day, mp TO Wednesday last,
and even later than that, (.housh the soft
weather ntertertd with the SPORTY our town
was Lively with rhe merry Jingle ri the
sleigh bells. The seighine was excellent,
and was enjoyed while il lasted by those so
fortunate as 10 possess the necessary rig 70
! the fullest extent. We venture the asser.
tion that during this time greater number
of handsome tarnouts were shown on the
streets of Elkton than can be produced by
any neighbering town of like size. A spirit
OF intense rivalry existed among our young
bioods as to who copld show The aaintiest
cutter and fastest nag, and consequently
in the make up OF these tnrnoU:s all varie-
ties of tas;es We're exhibited in the finishing
and furnishing the vehicles, some of them
being painted and finished iii an artistic
manner, while others We're simply gaudy.
Among the best rigs and quickest stepping
nags We noticed the following:
Mr.. Frank r. Scott sat in very pretty
cutter and held the ribbons over stylish
and quick moving bay mare. Mr.. Manly
Drenn-n drove a rapid moving bay mare.
i.nrky, 10 tasty cutter. Mr. Nelson X.
arher showed very pretty curter and
drove Il fine lo"king sorrel PAGER Mr. Lew
f""ltr hr"nsht out a very pretty cutter,
White, and drove fine going black horse.
Mr. H. L. L. Crouch showed one of if not
the hahds'lne>t rig on the street. :, pair of
pretty ahd fast going black ponies I" -
stylish ll'tle cutter. Mr.. Frsnk f PEN
"ihIi"h drove Il gray marr said 10 have beat
= 20 I" Il hntlN tiuish-d cutter. The mare.
h'w''ver, '',nn". lac properly riaSsci
!Iki"' n"s.. u 10. h'lnue> ~ Nr. S;,,urn.r
i'hit '',;u VI ., ga .af
The Cecil Whig., 1883-01-20
Irjurcl uy a Fail.

On Friday last, ahnut about one o'clock,
T. NJ, as Mr.. Edmund Brown n we'll known
merchant of ibis Town, was about passing
down The Steps leading from the Court
House yard to the level of VI ,in street, he
slipped on the ice upon the first or second
step aud pitched head foremost to the pave
,R-nt below, striking upon his shoulder aud
side of the head. The fall WAS IA con>idrra-
hle one, there being ,hre,. full stone steps in
the flight, and the wonder Is that he was MT
fatally injured or killed outright by the tall!
He was assisted to his feet by by .stander
and when il WAS found that his injuries
were not so great was expected by all
who witnessed the accident or OF Il nature
to Interfere with his wa liking and h g assert
ing his ability to do so he walked unaided
tD his home on east Main street, where Doc
tor Mitchell Immediately joined him. He
did not suffer much pain AT first. but com
planned of Il numbness throughout his right
shoulder and side. Upon examination the
physician found the upper bone of the
shoulder broken, and that side Of his person
The Cecil Whig., 1883-01-20
The Lyeeum.

This association net, on Tuesday ven
ing last, the regular meeting occasion.
The exercises We're opened by u song by
Mrs. +. Pennington, which was very AZ.
tlstlcally rendered. Mr.. Means then re,
cited in good style. = The debating soci,
ety. by Will Carleton. which was follow
ed by an essay by Miss Anna Purnell. on
Little Women" which was received
with interest. The stated question for
debate, Should education be compulso-
ry by law" was then discussed, Messrs.
D.aver. Means and Graham taking the
affirmative, and Mcssrs. Ricketts,, Smith
and Collins the negative. After AL in
teresting handling of the question by
both sides. the judges, Messrs. George
Reese, II. P. Fowler and F. f. Pennipg
ton, decided in favor of the affirmative.
By request, Daniel Harvey, Esq, re-
peated his defamation entitled - The
Militia Officer" A question for debate
at the next meeting was then i'll order.
The question decided upon was - Should
citizens be required to pay poll tax be-
lore voting after which the society ad-
Ijsurned to meet OH Tuesday night next.