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Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

The LIQUOR QUESTION IN GEoR-
GIA.-In accordance with law framed
for the purpose of allowing local COM
munities to vote upon the mainten-
ance or abolition of the liquor traffic,
the city of Atlanta, Georgia, will hold
a so-called local option election on the
25th of the present month. The cam
paign is being vigorously prosecuted
by both sides, the discussion being ear
nest and general and the interest man
ifested by the masses being peculiarly
deep and strong. Party and color lines
have both been obliterated and at the
various meetings now being held in
that city there is free and equal repre-
sentation on the platform and the
stump. The growth of the anti-liquOr
sentiment in Georgia, as seen in the
sudden irruption that is now clearly
visible to all, surprises no people more
than the Georgians themselves.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

George w. Roberts, of Wilmington,
says: "I believe my daughter would
have died with Inhammatory Rheu-
matism, or been cripple all her life,
but for Brazilian Balm. 1t wrought
marvellous and complete cure"
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Patient comes in. homeopathic
doctor, after short conversation, takes
a little powder from jar and says to
the patient: "Smell that-nOw you're
cured" Patient says: Doctor, how
much do 1 owe yOu?" Doctor says ::
"Twenty dollars" Patient takes out
a twenty-dOllar bill and says: "Smell
thnt-nOw you're paid"
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
al Captain's Fortunate Disooverv.

Capt Coleman schr. Weymouth, plying between
Atlantic City and N. Y, had been troubled with u
cough so that he was unable to sleep, and was in
dueed TO try Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. 1t not only gave him instant relief
but allayed the extreme soreness in his breast.
His children We're similarly affected and a single
dose had the same happy effect. DR.. Kings New
Discovery is now the standard remedy in the
Coleman household and on board the schooner.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy at
James 2. HOhecker's, Drug Store Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

The depression in the shlpbuilding
trade on the Clyde still continues and
it is now reported that so many men
are out of employment there that
the relief committees find great diff
Guilty in supplying even food for those
who are in absolute need of it. The
main part of this suffering is due to
the fact that there are too many hands
there for the work to be done-that
there is a glut in the labor market of
Glasgow. Those who are seeking re-
lief by coming to this country-as
many of them are trying to do, al
though they have to come as stOwa-
ways mainly, because of their poverty
are acting wisely, provided on their
arrival here they will seek the land in
stead instead of the shops. Unlike
Scotland and England, the poor men
here can get at the land. Our shops
are fairly well-flled already, but our
land is waiting for more people. Here
in Delaware we have enough unused
land to give every one of the hungry
mechanics of Glasgow, and their fami-
lies, comfortable subsistence year in
and year out, and generally with some
thing over in the way of comforts OF
capitol for the succeeding years opera
tiOns.-MOraing NelUs.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

A CURIOUS PORBLEM. This is one of
the curious things floating about
"Take piece of paper and upon it put
in figures your age in years, dropping
months, weeks and days. Multiply it
by 2, then add to the result obtained
the figures 3768; add 2, and then di-
vide by 2. Subtract from the result
obtained the number of your years on
earth, and see if you do not obtain fig
ures that you will not be likely to for
pet.n
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

A LIVING STATUE WEEPs.-A re-
markable case of suspended animation
is reported from farm near Columbus,
Neb. The victim is Miss Minnie Dish
ner, daughter of a farmer. She s
a handsome and intelligent girl, 81
years of age. On the morning of Octo-
ber 26th she arose and assisted with the
washing, but about noon complained of
q severe headache and unusual drOws-
mess, which became so oppressive that
she was finally overcome altogether.
She lay down and at once dropped off
into a heavy sleep. After several
hours her mother attempted to awaken
her, but found it impossible. The girl
seemed to hear her mothers voice and
tried to rise but was helpless. As ifby
prOdigiOus effort of will power she
finally struggled to her feet. opened
her eyes and tried to speak. Her lips
moved convulsively, but no sound was
uttered. She was pOwerless to move
her body, and in a few moments she
again fell on the bed and relapsed into
a cOmatOse condition, in which she has
remained ever since. Her limbs are
as rigid and cold as are those of d dead
person and she has not eaten food,
spoken or moved in the three weeks
that have intervened. For the past
few days she has wept at frequent in
tervals, the tears trickling silently
down her cheeks.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

The October report of the National
Cotton Exchange fixes the present crop
at 6,620,265 bales; the largest crop
with two exceptions, 1SS0-S1 and
1882-S3, ever produced.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
RuolIen,a Arnioa solve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required It is guaranteed TO give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by JAMES =. HoFFEcKER.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Mr.. Pullitzer's compliments to Dor
sheimer are rudely put. But if he is a
true Democratic newspaper man, Mr..
Dorsheimer can turn his other cheek
for second shifting without a grim
mace.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
RelleUielV, Fla.

CLosETs.-Closets should be left
open for at least a portion of each day.
Why, / always open my closet every
morning to the fresh air and sunshine,
as much as 1 do my bed. The clothes
hanging there are more or less soiled,
careful as try to be, with dust and
perspiration, and l want them TO get a
good airing every day. Just here /
want to protest against a common
fashion of keeping soiled clothes in
closets. Sometimes it may be neces-
sary to do this, but, as a general rule,
it is not, and l believe the habit to be a
very untidy one. SOiled clothes should
be kept in q hamper in a bathroom OF
back entry where there is air and light
and no one will be harmed by the poi
sonous exhalations from them. II
nothing better can be done, surely 9
strong bag can be made for them and
hung in some attic chamber, where il
will be out of the way. CAREFUL.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Congress intends to inquire into
Postmaster General Villas disobedience
of the law for the transportation of for
eiQn mails.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
She had just dropped in for morn

She had just dropped in for morn
ing call on her way down town.
"DO you know, Cicely DEAR" said
she, THAT it is awfully warm, but 1
suppose 1 must wear this fur-trimmed
dolman anyhow"
"Oh, didn't notice you had it on.
Is it the same one you had last year ?"
mo, it isn't, I'd have you know.
It's brand new and you knew it,"
It's very bad practice, this making
morning calls; always leads to the
shedding of tears.-HGrgOrd Post.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Gentlemen who have hankering af-
ter law should be sure they have case
before burning their bridges behind
them. A little discretion would save
many hot-bloOded man a goodly sum-
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

STARTLING ExPERIENCE.-Nex to
scarlet fever, there is no disease among
children more dreaded by parents than
whOOping cough. 1t is liable to come
at all seasons of year; it exhausts the
strength Of the little ones, and physi-
clans are often unable to check it. Mr..
+. w, Harbaugh, of the Telegram, Bal
timore, Maryland, had six of his chill
dreD, aged from six to thirteen years,
prostrated with this malady at one and
the same time. A complete cure was,
however, effected by Red Star Cough
Cure; and Mr.. Harbaugh writes that
the cough, which generally lasts nine
weeks, left in four weeks, and he is
confident it would have disappeared
sooner if had been aware of the exis-
tence of such an invaluable remedy.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

A life of indOlent ease and sensuality, the use
of highly seasoned animal food, and alcoholic
drinks are the predispOsing causes OfGout When
aware of its presence in the system lose no time
in procuring Salvation Oil. IL kills pain. Price
25 cents bottle.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

A man who has kept account of the
number of kisses exchanged with his
wife since their union consents to its
publication as follows First year 49,
500; second year, 10000; third year,
$3.50; fourth year, 100; fifth year, 2.
He then left off keeping the record
Fort Worth (Tex.) Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

Olives Of great men always remind us that we
are all subject to die" says an exchage, but never
cough yourself away as long as you can raise
twenty-five cents for q bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

IfyOu are weak, nervous and debili-
tated, take DIR. Henley's Celery, Beef
and Iron, it will give you relief and
strength,
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

1t is contemplated that changes in
the rules of the House of Representa-
tives will facilitate the transaction Of
business.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

At early morn the air doth now
A chilly feeling shed;
And now the wakeful servant maid
Doth hate to leave her bed.
She turns and turns and in her mind
The subject doth debate:
And lucky It's If breakfast Is
But half an hour too late.
-R0SfOn Ga.git
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

They are raising sunhower seed in
Kansas. One man has just sold 600
bushels of it at $3.50 a bushel.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
A lady fair had the Hav Fever

Her name was Katrina Louise,
And much this afiiiction did grieve her
For she could do nothing but sneeze.
But Brazilian Balm cured her completely
And made her so blithe and so gay,
That Henry proposed that same evening,
And now she is grand-madam Fay.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

nA~If you want Envelopes, Letter
Heads. Bill Heads, Tags, Circulars, or any
thing in the way of Printing, give us call
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25
Furniture Of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits Bureaus, Bedsteads.
Chairs Lounges, Tables, Stands. Mattresses 5pIlhb
anteed at or less than City prices for the saiee
quality Of goods. jan ~
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

There were from 1000 to 10000 per-
sons present at the final meeting of the
Riel defense fund committee at Mon
treal. Resolutions were passed con-
demning the government for the ex-
ecution of Riel. After the meeting
about 500 French Canadian students
started in procession along Craig
street, and a riot was narrowly averted.
Smyrna times., 1885-11-25

In the opinion of Chief Naval Con-
structor Wilson, League Island, Phila-
delphia, is the most eligible place in
the country for the government to To-
cate an iron shipbuilding plant. In
his annual report he sets forth at con-
siderable length the advantages of
League Island and what is necessary to
make it what it should be.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09

Cranberrics said to be as large as
plnms are being picked in great numbers
in Indiana
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09
s!siL SERVICE TALK.
OBJECTIONS RAISED AGAINST CON-
pe1iTIvs EXAMINATION.
An Interview with Governor Hill-Ths
Political situation in Ohio-A Lively
Time Expected Political Points
of Interest.

WASHINGTON CITY. Nov. 9.-About this
hotel lobbies there has been q good deal Of
talk about the presidents civil service pro-
mitigation 1t is Supposed to have some
special purp so or significance, but the
politician, DON'T know exactly what it IL.
The pre- silsnt, in an interview. spoke of the
trouble over irling vino wa, appointed
weigher IN the New York custom house
without examination, and afterward sus.
dent Mr.. Cleveland said the
potion Of weigher required qualifications
not to be ascertained by competitive exam
nation. while holding that the Office came
under the civil service laws. He therefore
arranged with the commissioner, that in
stea OK only four of those who passed the
examination being referred to the collector
for choice all VIII passed above 80 por cent.
should be- certified. or this matter The Chi
cago Times CORE sp1nient here telegraphs
his paper as follows:
Willie tue real reason why the spoil snlen
object 10 the competitive examination is
that it obstructs the 80 election of members
o. the administration party, their o,tensi-
bic objection is that it does not afford any
information regarding certain qualitica-
tons which the man apl ointed ought to
posses. The president makes that very
objection to competitive examiua alton for
weigher, AMI he says he propo ed that the
examination should be made non competi-
tive. but that being contrary to law it was
decided to certify to the appointing officer
The whole list If persons who passed the ex
amin ton. The distinction between an ex-
animation which is non competitive and
one in which all who can pass is not
obvious to the naked eye. The
modification in the rules which the
president made in the case of the
Brooklyn wetgher is exactly the modifica-
ton which ali tho spolsmen want made in
the rules governing the appointments. 1t
is the sui stitution of the pass exam ination
for the competitive examination. Pas ex.
aminations have been maintained for years
In the treasury, and have never interfered
with the use of treasury appointments for
political purposes because, If the
appointing officer can have the
whole list OF eligibles to select from, he can
pick out the members of his own party and
the persons who are known to him to bs
friends of men whom he wishes to con-
ciliare. The spoil,inen are quite elated
over the relief that the Presidents declara-
ton about the Stirling case means. that at
an early day pass examin ations are to bs
substituted for competitive examinations
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09
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THE LAST OF MAHONE.

Fiiz Hugh Lee is elected governor of
Virginia by probably 10000 majority and
both branches of the legislature are dem>
ocralic. This is the beginning OF the end
of Brigadier General Malone, who has
controlled the senate of the United States
through his treacliery to mis- own party
and by collision with two republican
presidents. TAe little traitor passes out
% politics at the end of his senatorial
term ant. will not soon be heard of
again. Under the republican rule which
ended with the Inauguration of Cleve
land, he did more TO demoralize politics
than any other man of his time. He had
fun control of the federal patronage of
his state aud used it unsparingly to ac>
complish his own ends regardless of civil
service law He melted murder at state
elections to convince the north that there
were still southern outrages, and John
Sherman investigated them at public ex>
pcnsc by way of securing party advan.
tage Both he and John Sherman re-
ccivcd the rebuke they have deserved.
and the result will be publication OF nas
tional politics that has long been urgently
needed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09
The Ohio Situation.

CHICAGO, Nov. D. The Times Columbus.
Ohio. correspondent telegraphs hi paper
as follows:
A curious complication is likely Ia ensue
when the legislature meets in January over
the organisation of the senate While the
circuit court decision in Cincinnati had
q cheering effect ON the Republican lead.
ors here, there Is an undercurrsnt o.
belief that the Democratic senators from
Hamilton county will coms here armed
with certificates, no matter what any court
may decide. This is strenS thene1 by 70.
mark from a Cincinnati Democrat who
comes here occasionally, and PROCESSES To
know all the party secrets. He said nc
matter what the circuit court de-
cidsd the senators would be giveu
certificates, AMI hiEasd that it hal al.
ready been done.
No matter which si1o gets the certificates.
there is bound to be a rumpus in the senate
mi exciting circumstance A Democratic
lieutenant governor can organizs Il Demo
cratic senate the first week anI swear in
the four Democrats from Hamilton county
The Republicans can also divide
ami organize a senate with the Oldest
senator as president prb tenn until
Gen. Kennedy becomes lieutenant governor
Thus Ohio wouli have two senates, one
composed of Republicans AMI tina other OF
Democratic nismbers exclusively. A Re
publican hou q would recogu.z, tho Repub
lican senate. but the trouble would be in
having u con 'titutionsl ma jority; also a
dispute would arise as to the payment If all
the senator's. There would likely be fight
Tor possession Of the senate chamber, which
would cause terrible rumpuS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09
Logan Saw He Did His Best,

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 0-The state
ments Of New York papers to the effect that
the speeches of Senator Logan were in part
responsible for the Republican defeat.
charging him with having raised the
"bltody shirt" issue, etc., being mentioned
to the general Friday, he sail such reiiec-
tions might be in keeping with the ideas Of
courtesy held by those who made them, but.
being only a rural we,terner, he would not
have INDUCED in them with reference to IA
man who had tried to assist him by invita-
ton. He remarked in conclusions:
did speak Of the record of the Demo-
cratic PARTY truthfully, and not vindictively
nor malic.ously. II that record was unsat-
isfaetory to Democrats | could not help it,
for did not make it aud they did. lf it
was III t ,stsful to Republican,, then am
sorry the o Republicans have forgotten
waat the Republican party has done for
this country. 1 did speak of civil
service rsfurm as being the child of the R,-
publican party and that they had faith
fully nourish.d it. If that was offensive
then | offended them. | went to New York
state on this invitation of the Republican
state committed dill the host | coul,i for
our Republican ticket, If some gentlemen
in New York wish a scapsgoat in order to
get from under the hay them selves, / sup.
pose I can foe to the mountains a we'll a.
any one.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09

TIE Downs Tabcr scandal of Boston
has turned the sensitive stomach OF the
Toledo Be. Says the Bee between
spasms: This scandal with its bewllder =
ing mae of inconsistencies and absurd :
ties, has become such labyrinth of cons
trndictions, that it leads one to believe
that the entire lot. Parson Downs. the
Tabcrs and all, are decidedly bad eggs,
and that their sham religion, adultery,
gusb, hypocrisy and perjury entitlc none
of them to any sympathy from the pub
lie" r
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09
CHAT WITH GOVERNOR HILL.
He Think His Party Can Take Caro- o
Itself without Outside Helm.

He Thinks His Party Can Take Caro- Of
Itself without Outside Help.
New York, Nov 9-The World pub
lished Saturday morning an Interview with
Governor IIill, from which the following is
taken:
"Governor don't you think the recent
victory in this state is purely Democrat
onel"
eyes, l do, most emphatically. There
can be no doubt about that There may
have been Republicans and Independents
who voted for me, but they did 50 with tie
perfect understanding that / wa q Demo
crlt and without asking to dictate my
policy or to control all the offices at Albany
In the event of my success. Now York
means that tho Democrats are in the ma ior
ity in this tate and that tho p,ople will not
be dissatisfied with thorough Democratic
administration In all that it implies. do not
think it Il necessary for the Democratic
party to ask the alvice AMI consent OF the
republicans III making removals from
offiee, appointments, or in shaping its
policy Al l said, the Democratic
party owes its elevation to power to
Democrats, and | do not think it Is neces-
sary or essential to our success to try and
win the approval of Republicans or so-caled
lnlepen Tents AMI Mugwumpi. Tho Demo-
Gratis are the ones to DO pleased, it seems to
me. | not wish to place myself in the atti-
tuie Of crtlcising Pre- ,ident Cleveland The
Democrats have been out Of power long
time, and perhaI have become little ru ty
In managing the affairs Of the government,
bat it is changing now, l believe. The
Republicans are anxious to give advice and
to run our party for us. They have always
appeared willing to do that, but think we
Will get along just as we'll without their ad-
vice or interference. The people have
elected us; why should we apologize to the
Republicans or any one for taking hold and
performing our duty, l confess l can ste
no reason for it.
II notice in the recent appointment of
civil service commissioners some one has
tens to remark that the man appointed
chairman OF the commission was recon.
msnded by Chief Justice Waite. Undoubt-
eddy the appointee is q good capable man.
but where is the necessity of getting him in.
dorsed by a Republican judge! It's the
theory that the Democrats are in some way
accountable to the Republicans for every
thing they do. l don't think Democrats
are pleased with it. But, probably, when
the Democrats have been in power longer
we will learn to go on managing our own
affairs on our own responsibility. think
the election In this state is a guaranty for
the people that they will sustain US in such
q course"
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09

New YORK. Nov. g. Henry r. Mallory
of the Mallory Steamship company, said
Friday in regard to the boycotting Of his
line ut Galveston: at afr let's not only II,
but all tho business men of Texa. The
strike, or whatever it may b. called OK.
tends its influence to all that portion o. the
state tributary to Galveston. The rail
roads are affected h. it and ail mrr.
cintilo interests besides. Why. traie is
practically at a stand till. The strikers
won't allow freight to DO delivered at our
dock. and they try t. prevent every one
from having any dealings with Us. How
ever. l suppose We can stand it If tho good
people of Galveston can We have "A large
a. nifty OF freight now at our dock there
awaiting shipment and that will furnish IL
with caryoes for some time to come We
are putting it aboard our steamers without
mole,tation, and when it is all disposed of
oppose We will have to await develop
m. 4,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09
$50, 900 Fire In Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 9. AT o'clock Satur.
day morning fire was discovered In the Nc
Micken university building at the head of
Elm street. Before the fire department
could reach the place tho entire front of the
building was in flames The great value OF
the building stimulated the firemen to their
best efforts and they succeeded in saving
the main portion OF the building, but the
part burned will be q money loss of perhaps
$50 900. Among other special losses was
valuable library belonging to Profe sor
Eidy. 1t Is not known how the fire
originated.
STEuBENvILLE, Ohio Nov. 9-Fire at All
early hour Saturday morning entirely de-
stroyed Sharp & Sons stove foundry and
two stables ad joining One horse was cre-
mated. Loss, $4,000; insurance, SIS 900
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-09

NASHVILLE Tenn, Nov. o. - Information
has been received from Washington that
United States Internal Revenue Commi
sioner Miller has detsrminsl on account of
the increase of Illicit distil!ing and the kill
ing an attempted murder of several rave
nu, mon in thi, state. to brin, the
manufacturers II moonshins liquor to
ju,tice, and ferret out the persons who are
guilty Of interfering with the gov
ernment officers in the discharge OF the If
duty This work, it is lsarnei. will be as
signed to Col. Chapman, who will be af-
foried query opportunity to carry out his
purposes. 1t is un ierstood that Georgia
viii bs included in the plan OF operations,
several revenue agents have bsen killed
in that state. With plenty of fund am an
efficient force at hi, command, there is little
doubt that Col Chapman will max, mat.
ters lively for the mountaineers