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Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
GRAND ENCAMPMRNT.
For the SmVrna 1imes
Lette r from Washington


There will be a caucus of Republican
Senators held soon to decide uDon the
course to be followed with regard so
President Cleveland's appointments
The exact date for the meeIing has NOT
been fixed, but it will probably be
about week before the beginning of
the session. There is wide differ
ence of opinion among Senators as To
the best course to follow. Some of the
most radical are in favor of opposing
the confirmation of all new officials
whose appointment are considered TO
be opposed to the tenure Of Office law.
others believe the President should be
accorded the right to name his own
officials at pleasure, where his doing so
IS not in violation of the civil service
reform law. The question will be
pretty thoroughly discussed in caucus.
and 1t IS altogether uncertain what the
decision will be. Your cOrresDondent
had brief talk upon the subject with
Senator Hale day or two ago. He
said it would be impossible to tell at
this time what the attitude of the
Senate would be. For his part he did
not think he would oppose the confir-
nation of a good man. "DO YOU
think it likely that there will be n
general opposition to the appointments
on the ground thar they are i'm vic
latiOn of the tenure of Office lawP" I
asked. II can't say" replied the
Senator, " that is yet to be decided. "
: IN caucus ?" " Yes; l presume that
is the question the caucus will consid-
er." When will the caucus be
held ?" / asked. "That has not vet
been decided but it will be little
while before Congress meets"
PENSION Commissioner Black has is
sued circular letter containing infor-
nation that the rules of the Office pro-
hibit clerks from answering corre-
spondence relating to pension claims.
etc. 1t states that all communications
Will be promptly replied to, but thew
must be sent to the commissioner in
Jle regular course of business,
Miss Cleveland has arrived from New
YORK, having been four months absent
Mrs. HOyt will remain at the White |
house until next week, when, it is nm
derstoOd, she will go to her home in |
New York, to return here in January |
TO assist Miss Cleveland in dispensin1
the hospitalities of the White House
Few of those at the White Honse
Monday afternoon desired more than =
look at the President and q shake oP
MS hand, and they We're all accom-.
modated and no time lost. Ministar
oobeido was among those present and
was accompanied by some Old Friends
- oao ehe PRESIDENT, whom he was GLAD 10
zee. see A colored nurse, as black ne ~ a
"'''' neiu IN her arms a llaxen-haired
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THE hanging of Riel, the half-breed,
for rebelling against the Dominion
Government, was apparently as un-
wise as it was unjust. 1t has produced
state of Indignation among the
French Canadians almost amounting
to riot. In the Northwest the attitude
Of the Indian tribes is alarming to the
settlers, and an outbreak is feared
Riel represented wrOnged people.
whose grievances began when the
rights and titles of their territory were
transferred by sale from the Hudson's
Bay Company to the Dominion Of Cam
ada in 1868. The Government has al
ways scorned their petitions and their
Bills Of Rights and two rebellions have
been the result.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
Personal.

A recent letter from Jos. f. Worden
states that his father, VIM Worden,
who started some two years ago for
Oregon and from whom they had not
since heard and had about given up for
lost, wrote them recently that he was
in Kansas.
The young friends of Miss Laura
FAIRIES gave her a surprise party last
evening in honor of her 18th anniver-
sary.
Mrs. Ellen Jones, better known as
Auntie Jones, in her 9th year, who
was seriously i'll a day or two ago, is
reported better. Mrs. J. B. NIiflin.
about whom there was also some
alarm is also better.
Miss Clara Hamilton, formerly of
this town, now of Wilmington, is visit
ing friends here.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THERE was some stir on Monday
with those who have been interested
in the war between the Pennsylvania
and the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
about a through line for the latter to
New York by the announcement that
it had secured through the Staten Is
land Transit Company the control of
the latter's docks in New York.
According to the scheme now con-
templated the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road win come as far as the Reading
depot in Philadelphia over its own
tracks, which it is now completing at
Otal cost Of about $11, 100000. From
adelphia 10 Bound Brook N. j., it
run over the Philadelphia and
ing tracks under a modification Of
htract with that company. From
Brook the Baltimore & Ohio
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Wedded.

The Newark Ledger gives an account
of a wedding in Cecil county. the
groom of which until the past few
years was a resident of this vicinity:
"a neat and pretty wedding occurred on
Thursday last at Hillside farm, a half \
mile beyond COwantown, the residence of
Jas. l.. FOard, the daughter of whom.
Matte j. FOard, was united in the bonds
OF holy wedlOck to Mr.. Will Rothwell. of
Mlddletown. Through the illness of the
0rlde's mother it was made home we'd
dlng, and only relatives were invited, but
II gOodly attendance of the last named
were promptly assembled in the tastilv and
richly decorated parlOr of the hillside resi-
dence. Flowers, ferns and hOllv. tagtilv
arranged produced an excellent effect. Al
two clock the bride and groom entered
the parlor, preceded by the two grooms.
Messrs. VIM. DuHamell, of Delaware Col
lege, and Walter Dilks, of Philadelphia
and took their positions undera large floral
umbrella, where the preacher, Rev. J. L.
Vallandigham, d. D., of Newark. pro-
nouneed them man and wife. After con-
gratulatlons, etc, the company proceeded
to sumptuOus repast, to which all did ius-
tlce. Shortly after the bride and groom
departed for their new home with an over
dose OF slippers and old Shoes An extern
slve tour was arranged, but had to be de-
ierred ON account of the severe illness of
Mr.. RothwelPs father, who has been nj
most at the point of death. A reception is
to take place at the new home of the couple
on the evening of Thanksgiving day"
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PER BUSHEL
MARRIAGES

BRADLEY-ROLPH.-At Centreville Nd, Nov.
18TH, by the Rev. J. A. Arlers, Francis E. Bradley,
Of Cecil county, Md, and Miss Frances A. ROlph
OF Queen Anne's county, Md
ID HERBSH-BOGGS.-At the NJ. Z. parsonage in
wyoming, November 5th, by the Rev. W. a.
Warner. Norris A. Herbsh aud Miss MelVina
BOggs, both Of this county.
ROTHWELI.-FOARD.-N 18th, by the
Kew: J. l.. Nallandigham, d. D., VIM. ROthwell
Of New Castle county, bel, and Miss Matte j.
FOaTd daughter Of James L. FOard, Of Cecil
county, Md.
SlPPLE-lUG UGGINS.-In Philadelphia, November
18Th hy the Rev. 5. Olin Garrison james T.
SippIe and Carrie A. Higgins, both Of Frede-
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

The people in the country as we'll as
those in the city of Philadelphia have
an interest in the retention of the Zoo
Garden, and it is with pleasure they
learn that the good people of that city
are subscribing a fund to sustain it.
Eight thousand dollars were obtained
the first week, and the subscriptions
are coming in quite freely. 1t would
be shame on Philadelphia if the peo-
pie of that city should let the Zoologi-
cal Garden go down for want of sup.
DOrt.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THE actual dissolution of Parliament
last Wednesday has brought England
face to face with the greatest electoral
contest in her history. The first elec-
tiOns were held yesterday. The bOr-
Ough elections will be completed by
Saturday. The elections in the cOun-
ties will drag on to December 10th.
No attempt has been made to modify
the clumsy methods of earlier times.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

The difficult thing in making the
appointments at Washington seems to
be the selection of Collector of Inter
nal Revenue for this district. Mr.. Be
niah Watson, the Republican holdover,
is enjoying the party fight much bet
ter than Messrs. Causey and Arm
strong. ihc eXpectants.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

SOUTHERN newspapers Of both par
ties are quick to see the significance
of breaking down of the race line in
tie Atlanta canvass over the prOhbi-
ton question. Tom Howard says, Il
had rather try and climb ladder with
an arm full of eels than to try and
reach the polls on election day (which
is to-day with a lot of these bought
VniNrs .
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

OSE of the first things that Con-
gPess should do when it meets ought
to be the passage of an act giving US
an honest dOllar-a coin worth one
hundred cents, in the place of the one
worth only sixty-nine cents, but which
honest trades people have to take for a
coin of full value.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THE opening of the Forty-ninth
Congress will not be long detained by
the organization of the House, since
Speaker Carlisle will be reelected
without a struggle, it is thought.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THERE is likely to be an effort to
liberate the House from the cast-irOn
rules with which it now tries to legis-
late, which seem to have been framed
more to hinder than to facilitate legis-
latiOn.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THE New York Sun says: Roach
is down and the Secretary of the Navy
has given him a chance to get up
again" It is magnanimOus in the
Secretary to have some regard to the
deienees of the Nation, if he has none
for its cOptract with Mr.. Roach.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
G5c Smprna Dimes.
'ih~I/'HU, Ue/.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Nov. 25, 1885.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. b. HOFFECKER. Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBsCBIPTIoN-O year $500 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
of Seven Cents a line for the first insertion; suL-
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents A
liberal discount made to quarterly. semi annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cent
per line.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
J. W. ISenberg, D. D. S.,

(GrGd"ate Of Pe,.n'a DcntaL College.)
Office Hours from 0A. N. to4P.M.. In
residence on Market St., Smyrna.
Cold Filings, aud treatment Of diseased
teeth and gums a Speciality.
bS-After % years Of constant and extensive nrac.
Ice, ought to be able tO give satisfaction.
Public favor solicited. nov DIFF
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

THE war between Bulgaria and Ser
via still continues, with victory OH the
side of the Bulgarians. The Powers
are trying to induce them to stop.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
Business LOcals

There is no Shoe in the World equal
to the genuine w. l.. Douglas guar
anteed Shoe, for Men. They are sold
only by me. | have the Sole Agency
for them; and none are genuine unless
they have his name and price slammed
on the bottom, be sure of this when
you purchase. WIN. ii. BAGGs.
A fine assortment of Holiday Goods
just received and can be seen at John
Wilkinson, Jr. Parties would do well
to make selections early. Prices to
suit buyers. We have constantly on
hand a full line of Picture Frames.
Also, Frames made to order. No charge
for fitting Pictures. Alarge assortment
of Christmas Cards,
Just arrived, a case of w. L. Doug
las $3.50 Gents Calf Bal, the best
Shoe for the money in this market.
Johnson Bros.
FOR SALE.--A BARGAIN.-Two-
story and attic frame dwelling house
with stable in the rear of lot, all in
good order. Lot 50x22O feet. Price
low and terms to suit purchaser.
). II. PRIMROSE, Real Estate Broker.
over the POstOffice.
Ready Made Coats for Ladies' and
Children, Lower Prices than ever.
l.. A. Cotton.
Just received, nice line of Ladies'
Fine Straight Goat Button Boots.
VIM. H. Baggs.
+. H. Burgess Capitol Shirt in All
Grades and Styles, Call at Megear's,
Nobby Suits and Nobby Styles Of
Clothing, very cheap, at Phillips.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's
Buy the New HOWE Sewing Machine
sold by VIM. A. Devnish.
We have Trask's French Mat Kid and
French Mat Curacao foxed. PhilIiDsi
Curacao Kid, every reader knows of
these celebrated lines of Goods.
Johnson Bros.
J. II. Primrose & Co., Real Estate
Agency, has money ready for first
mortgage.
Phillips stock of Underwear, Neck
wear and Footwear, is par excellent.
COlOred Wool Laces for Trimming
Wraps and Dresses, the Latest Styles.
L. A. Cotton.
Laird, Schober & Mitchelrs Fine
Handmade aud Machine-made French
Kid Boots, just in by boat. The finest
line of L&dies' Shoes made in this
country. Johnson Bros
The Best IS Cent Shirt in the Market
Capitol, at Megear's.
A good line of Overcoats and Fancy
Cass Suits, at Phillips.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
COOper's.
We have the BOucle Cloth, Home
spun Cloth, TricOt and Plain Cloths for
Fashionable Dresses, L. A. Cotton.
During 20 years Of suffering from catarrh and
catarrhal headache never found anything 10
ai0rd lasting relief until I tried Ely's Cream
Balm. have used two bottles and now consider
my cutarrh cured d. T. Higginson, l45 Lake 81.
Chicago, Ill., -
Our sales in Hats this season have
been larger than ever before. The
cause superior styles. J. E. Phillips.
Misses High Cut, Pebble Goat Shoes
at the New Shoe Store, Opposite the
Fruit Growers National Bank.
VIM. H. Baggs.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

EVEN in these days of cheap litera-
ture, the most and the best for the
least money is the Household Receipt
Book mailed free by d. LothrOp &
Co., Boston, for one two-cent stamp.
the cream of books by Marion Harland,
Mrs. DiaZ, Susan Power and others.
The Household Primer is also mailed
free on receipt of one twO-cent stamp.
A compact selection of home and field
games for boys and girls is the House
hold Game Book, mailed free for two
two-cent stamps, by ID. LOthrOp & Co.,
Boston.
FROM what we are told by a mer-
chant, J. HermOn Anderson, who has
charge of the Garrison Roller Mills,
four miles down the State road on the
road to Dover, has made decided hit
in flour manufacture. 1t is put in di-
rect competition with the -four of
Lea & Sons, of Wilmington, that has
had almost a monopoly of the market
for the past several years, with a guar
antee to make better bread than that
of the latter sold at the same figures.
When the flour that is consumed here
is bought from home manufacturers.
it will save an immense drain of
money that now goes to build up the
business of distant capitalists.
OUR readers will notice the adver-
tisement of the Security, Trust and
Safe Deposit Company, located at 519
Market street, Wilmington. A sub
stantial building has been erected es-
pecially for the business of this COM
pany, which is the first that has ever
been instituted in our State. The
structure is 80 by III feet the bank
ing room is 274 by 80 feet, with cell
ing thirty feet high. We cannot 90
into full description of the building
further than to say that it contains all
the necessary appointments for bust
ness OF the kind, including 900 boxes
in the vault. The advertisement sets
forth the methods of the business.
A GREAT deal of interest centres
with the farmer now in the corn crop,
which Is delayed in marketing because
OF its damp condition. Eight hundred
crop reports from Ohio, Michigan. In
diana, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri
during the past five days show that the
wheat area sown this fall will not equal
that sown last Fall. Indiana, Michi-
gan and Ohio report small increase,
while Missouri, Kansas and Illinois
show a decrease. The present pros
poets are generally very favorable.
Michigan reports three-ffths of the last
crop remaining and Ohio and Indiana
about Onc-half, and each has a surplus.
Missouri has nearly One-half Kansas,
one-third and Illinois one quarter,
but all will have to import wheat to
supply local requirements. The corn
reports show the crop to be generally
better than that of last year and there
is very little of the old crop remaining.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

BY Presidential proclamation the
Nation will return thanks tomorrow
to the giver of all good gifts.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
DEATHS.

BOOK KHAN In Dover, November 18th, Jacob
BOckmnu. nged ~ year
WllSoN.-ln Dover. November 18TH Of apDO.
pleXy, Andrew j. Wilson aged b years 2
months aud l3 days
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

MOT1CE-TEACHERS INSTITUTE. KENT
~ COUNTi.-The eleventh annual Institute
ior Kent unity will be held in the Town Hall
smyrna, bel, on the gth, 10th llth and I2th az
December, 1888. Able and popular Institute lee
turers viii be present and take part in the exer-
ClSes OF the day sessions, A prominent feature of
the institute Will be the evening entertainments,
Tor which the services of some Of the most pOpu-
lar platf1rm orators have been secured Il is ex-
pected That all teachers whose names appear upOu
tne M ron VIII be present at the opening session
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. december 9Th
sehool commissioners and all others interested in
educational matters are cordially invited 10 at
tend. Excursion tickets Will be sold on card or.
der, which may be procured through the super
T. n. WILLIAMS,
II. c. CARPENTER, ( SuPIs'
Dover, Nov. q, 1885. .-2w
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free f'se
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps,
at }. i, COQper's,
For a Fine Dress Shirt Call for the
Capitol, for sale at Megear's.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, ut J. B. COoper's.
Mecker's Oil Goat and extra biyb
cut for Ladies, Misses and Children
with or without Tip. No better wear.
ing Shoe to be found. Johnson Bros.
Prepare yourself for the Winter bv
buying your Clothing, Underwear and
Hats from the new and large stOcl; of
John f. Phillips.
The Capitol Shirt will be Made 70
Order in Any Style, by leaving vonr
Measure with w. B. Megear.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures
at J. B. COOper's. Loops and Frinces
ASplendid Line of Ladies' Fine Shoes
atthe New Shoe Store of VIM. H. BagVs
A Large Stock of Capitol Shirts Just
Received at Megear's. '''
J. f. Carter has engaged JosoDl,
stephenson, an experienced paner
hanger, to take charge of his naberlna
department for the season. He IsS
ready for business. 10
COoper's. "V - D.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
New Advertisements.

NV 1AVIVNIIIsFIllGnLss
The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Dentistry. w. Isenberg, d. d. S.
Clothing Harry Hart, Wilmington.
Confectionery, &c.-E. G. Reed.
The Security Trust and Safe Depost
Company.
Notice-Kent County Teachers In
stitute.
HdTper's Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Nervous DObilitated Men ycu are al
lowed free trial Of thirty days of the use Of DIR.
Dyes Celebrated VOltaic Belt with Electric Sus-
pensOry Appliances. for the speedy relief and
permanent cure Of Nervous Debility, loss of VI
tality and Manhood and all kindred troubles.
Also, for many other diseases. Complete reStOra-
ton TO health vigOr and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred. illustrated pamphlet, with
full information, terms etc.. mailed free by ad-
dressing VOltaic Belt Co., Marshall. Mich.
Ladies', Gents and Children's GOssa-
meres, at J. B. Cooper's.
CURE FOR PILES.
Piles are frequently, preceded by a sense of
weight In the back, lOins and lower part Of the
abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he has
ROme affection of the kidneys or nefghbOnng Or
gans. At times symptoms Of indigestion are pre-
sent, as fatulency, uneasiness OF the stomach,
etc. moisture like perspiratiOn, producing a
very disagreeable itching, after getting warm, Is
common attendant Blind. Bleeding and Itching
Piles yeild at once 70 the application OF DR.. BO-
Eankos Pile Remedy. which acts directly upon
the parts affected absorbing the TumOrs aliay-
ing the intense itching, and affecting a perma-
nent cure. Price SO cents. Address, The DR..
BOsankO Mediciue Co, Piqua, o. Sold by Jas. P.
Hofecker, Smyrna, Del. dec lily
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E. G.. REED.

the result of your work on my watch.
JOHN H. BEwLEY
MR. sMITH-Dedr Sir:-The improved Ameri.
can watch which bought Of you is fully salts.
iactOI!' DAVID STEVENSON
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
DON

Make any mistake
about buying your next
suit Of clothes Or over
coat. You will notice
lots of flaming adver-
tlsementS, all offering
inducements. Wedon't
expect people to buy of
us unless they believe
it to be to their advan-
tage, but we do make
the effort to so manage
as to offer the best goods
for the least money.
We keep "a good assert
ment which shows at a
glance if you will take
the trouble to look we
have everything in the
clothing kind there is
any demand for. We
have piles and piles Of
OVercOatS for men.
youths, boys and chill
dren. Prices all mark
ed on each garment.
SuitS--Princc Albert,
-Four Button Cutawav,
One Button Cutaway,
Single and Double-
breasted Sacks. Norfolk
and Pleatcd Sacks and
rants. In fact we have
every kind Ofsuits want.
ed for man or boy. Re,
member You have no
dickering about prices.
We offer them at the
very lowest cash prices.
We have the finest
Of goods for making to
order.
. T. MULLIN & SON,
and ClOthiers,
SIXTH AND MARKET SITS, rs 80"
Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa
meres, at ]. B. Cooper's.
CURE FOR PILES.
GRAIN.

OFFICE OF
ghihdslpha { Smyrna transportation Company
November 25th, 1885.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

;,,a IHE Perkins & House Non-Explos.
,,ooi i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to ON, he
uicSo oIe9 alnong children. It cannot ex.
Cooper. 4 WY ~ b,
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

,ySl wSen Aaoy was sick, we geye her CAsToRIA
,yHp wApA sle was qChild, she cried for CAsTORIA
,ynp w,pl' sue became Miss, she clung to CAsToRTs
"hen she had Children, she gave them CAsT~A
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
JUST As GOOn

aNAly INSCRIPTIONS dealers MAJ, taIl ,,o,, Al, -
merit and dgeS ny e iar Coughs and Colds, canal ~
Df bosAnkos Cough and Lung ssrnp w ll9
no M gou insist upon THIS remedy and III ,stg
Pr,oe ~ YOU are liable to be greatly deeei,a
'e- ~ Ns'''S ana o. Sold by Jas. P. Hoiieck kst,
rhere can be no better Shirt than
the Que" sold by J. B. Cooper onIv nii,
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Globe Shirts, Crown Collars and Cuffs,
lake the lead. J. f. Phillips
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-03-05
a xARRow ESCAPE.
a Fire mt the Aimshouse Which Might II
Resulted iD Great Disaster.

a Fire mt the Ainshouse Which Might Have
Resulted In Great Disaster.
This morning a slight fire occurred in the
new county almshouse, and had il not been
for the timely discovery of it by Superinten-
dent Brock, il might have proven very seri-
Gus. Mr. Brock WAS awakened about 2
o'clock by smoke, with which the building
was filled from cellar TO roof He quickly
ran down stairs and began making an exami-
nation OF the rooms.
He soon discovered that the cause OF the
trouble was i'm the shoemaker shop, which is
situated on the ground floor in the eastern
end of the building. upap entering this
room Mr.. Brock found the wood work of one
OF the windows TO be ON fire. He attached the
line OF hose belonging to the institution to
the plug in the yard and with the aid of Mr.
Rohrer, who resides near by, had the fire
extinguished in short time. After the smoke
had cleared away they found that one side of
the sill had been badly burned. A spark
from the frame fell upon the shoemalxer's
bench and, after burning through it, died out.
Mr.. Brock thinks the damage by fire will
not be more than SIS or s2O and nothing was
injured by the the water.
When the inmates OF the building discov-
cred the smoke they were terribly excited.
In short time all were down stairs and
many had their bundles packed ready 10
leave Mr.. Brock succeeded i'm convincing
them that there was no danger and all were
induced to return 10 their beds. None Of the
people are insane; they are merely paupers
Mr.. Brock gives his theory of the origin
of the fire. He says that number OF
matches had been left lying on the win
dow where the fire caught, and he thin ks
that one was carried under the sill by a
mouse. 1t ignited i'm some way there, and
the fire may have been slowly burning for
some time.