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Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

The Temperance Reform party was or
ganized to hurt neither the Democratic or
the Republican party in this State.
1t had a definite object to attain.
which the former wouldn't and the latter
couldn't even if it had desired. It sue
eeeded in getting an expression of be-
tween 5000 and 5000 voters in its favor.
and would doubtless have gotten as manv
more but for the party shackles that
bind so many. The organization would
never have had an existence if the domi-
nant party had needed the petitions to
grant the prohibition which the moral sem
tlment of the people demanded, or at least
submitted the question to a popular vote.
Until one or the other of these is donetbev
may expect the continued agitation of the
subject. The Republican party had It in its
power as a party or as individual voters to
accept or reject the proposed measures of
OF reform. As an organization and largely
as individuals they have turned the cold
shoulder to the advocates Of Reform. How
many they have estranged and how much
they have lost, the future will develop.
The Democratic party has it in its power to
wipe out the Reform party as a political Or
ganization by adopting the legal measures
that have been asked at their hands. and it
Is necessary that it Shall be done to main
tam party unity. Whatever each of the
two old parties may do the fact was clearly
developed at the late election that the indie
pendent voter is in the land with positive
convictions in his head, and will make him
self felt more surely in the future than has
been the case in the past.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
A Great Road Improvement.


There has been no greater improve
ment in the public travel in this sec
ton than that of widening and straight
ening the public road from Green
Spring to Prices Corner. 1t is two
and a-half miles between the two
places, and except slight bend at
what was formerly known as the
" "Jamison farm, (owned by the Far
mer's Bank, at New Castle, and occu-
pied by Jos. Stephensou) it is as
straight as a gun barrell, a broad
avenue forty feet wide. The effect on
the neighbOrhoOd, or rather the travel
Ter in riding through it is, to make it
appear fifty per cent. better in it's whole
aspect. There is no stretch of road in
this whole section equal to it. Only
one thing is needed to complete its
perfectness, and that is to carry the
same road from Green Spring to where
it debouches into the State road near
Duck Creek, through the same course
of treatment. The road heretofore be-
tween Green Spring and Prices Cor
ner was as crooked as a snake path,
narrow, and flanked much of the way
by ansightly growths of bushes and
briars. The new road crosses it two or
three times. The farms occupied by
JOS. Stephenson, John Young, VIM. B.
Wilson, VIM. Gray and VIM. Donovan
are greatly improved by this new road.
The work was done by James McCar-
ter and Patrick Mahan, Joseph Roberts
Surveyor, and was in process from
early Summer until October. 1t was
done by the county at a cost of over
500, but will be an infinite gain to that
whole section of Blackbird hundred.
Our whole county needs just such
work as this in Strengthening its public
roads, and then what beautiful agricul-
tural districts they would appear.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

THE Smyrna Record has the following
comfort for the members ofthe Democratic
party who this year voted the Temperance
and Reform ticket:
The candidates who were on the Tenn
pcrance ticket and so defeated can hardly
look for any future hOnors' from the
people Having been in direct Oppos-
tIon to the Democratic party they will re-
ceIye no further attention from that Organi-
zation; being defeated rs the candidates of
the new party they cannot expect to be
put upon that ticket again should the party
survive to oppose the present regime in
another election"
The editor seems to have forgotten that a
citizen Of conscience and convictions
ought to be actuated by principles higher
than party fealty. Men in the pursuit of
right are not so easily retired to the "quiet
shades Of retired life " as is often thought
The principles of truth remain eternal and
it often happens if not by their own might
that under new developments and new
leaders these men who arc thought to be
- shelved," come unexpectedly to the
front and with increased power and infu-
ence. The editor, however, is considerate
enough to say on the back Of this that as
matter Of party policy the coming session
ofthe Legislature ought to grant to the peo-
pie the ''rightto vote on theliquor question" /"
If this is prevalent sentiment as it appears
likely to be, who but these men condemned
are to be credited with a strong hand in
bringing it about?
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
A Social Surprise.

The 1st, inst, was the 10th anniversary
ofMr. and Mrs. E. NJ. Fowler's wedding.
but the sun rose and set with no more
disturbing thought than on any proceed
ing anniversary, and the evening was
being enjoyed as the rest except a little
stranger had come since the 9th, event.
and had remained, entwining itself
about their affections. While their
thoughts were busy with the baby their
friends were busy preparing a surprise
party of which they were kept entirely
in the dark until the company broke in
upon them and took possession of their
domical, carrying lot of presents for the
parents but more generous supply for
the baby, chief of which was an elegant
crib. The company numbered over
fifty persons who had a most pleasant
social time until near the hour of ten
when, as the thing had been planned.
the company went to the residence of
John Z. Hudson where an elegant re-
past was served on tables handsomely
decorated with fruits and flowers. The
occasion was a most enjoyable one
throughout, and in the respect and es-
TEEN manifested touched tender spot
in them both, as genuine good fellow
ship always does. Mr.. Fowler saws he
Was never paralysed before.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
SUSSEX COUNTY

For GoUernOr-Benjamin I. Biggs. 1853
For Congress-John B. Pennington. .l2l7
The average majority Of The Lepisla.
tive and Levy Court branches Of the
Democratic ticket in Sussex county
was $50.
In New Castle county number Of
the Republicans who did vote mot one
half Of them going to the polls) sacri-
feed the head of the ticket for the
Legislative and Levy Court branches,
as was somewhat the case in Kent and
Sussex. In Sussex a combination of
boiling Democrats who adopted a con-
siderable part Of the Reform Ticket
ran the regular Democratic ticket down
to $50, aud If the Republican in the
county had voted, casting their ballots
for the Reform ticket, it would have
been elected. The majority Of the sac
cessful candidates for Governor and
Congress were respectfully, 6l23 and
5375. Only about twO-thirds of Che
voters in the State went to the polls.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

UNDER the head Of the THE Death
hnell of Free Trade" the PhiIadelpbia
Times thus commences long editorial TO
show that its party was on the losing
ground every where it became the cham.
pion Of free trade.
The elections Of Tuesday last .,bsol,+o
~ eliminated free trade from the platforms
ana purposes of all hopeful political parties
~ W. !Als country for a generation to come
- l7 no doubtful or Indefinite verdict II
IS the SOLEMN judgement Of ten millions Of
american sovereigns prOclaiminp the
aeal1-kne.. q. -.' -rade, and it is a trum-
pee I"u3i. .o deluded Democratic
llca5jcfS' VINO nave been bewildered by free
ttaue sophisttryi to return to the true
"a a, nerlcan policy Of Jefferson and jackson.
'iosL OF the aggressive free trade leaders
nave been dlsastrOusly defeated in strong
democratic districts. Speaker Carlisle is
proOsOly returned by a majority Of less in
hundreds than he should have received in
thousands Morrison the most arrogant of
Tree trade leaders, is smitten bv his own
people, and Hurd again falls BY a majority
OF |, Old where his party has over g. OO3 ma
" But the lesson would fail in innrassi,o-
ness II only few Of the most feryent frea
trade leaders had been DEBATED. Such ro-
suits might be imputed to the accidents If
politics; but the verdict Of Tuesday is the
same from the Eastern to the Western seo
ana from the Northern lakes to the South
efn gull In Connecticut there is one
DenOcratlc gain for Congress, Mr.. Vance
s ala ne Is the man who declined the nomi-
nation Of his party because the platform
W, was not distinctly in favor Of protection.
Inc party accepted his platform. and he
gains the only district rescued from the
Republicans in the State, while Seymour
oi the same State, who voted with the free
traders, was rejected as a candidate and bis
district lost By his record. In Massaebu-
sets, Lowering, who voted for free trade.
= aeie9ted. In New York, there are SIX
and the lesson Of Tuesday viii mako ~
others take pause"
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
Personal.

Rev. ]. B. Quigg, is expected home
to fill his pulpit next Sunday.
Campbell G. Walls an old Smyrnian,
now residing in Philadelphia was down
on a visit to friends last week.
Miss Jessie Ross and Mrs. A. +. II.
Martin, of Newark, N. j., are guests OF
Mrs. John H. Hoffecker.
A. P. Griffith and wife, have been
spending several days in Eastou, Md.
Miss Jennie Smith, of Salisbury IS
visiting Miss Annie Williams near
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anthony, return
ed last week from a three weeks visit
to friends in New York State.
Miss Alice WOrden, of Allentown, N.
j., is visiting Mrs. w. II. Sithens.
Misses Mary and Lille ROthwell,
have gone to Mt. Union, Pennsylvania,
to visit their sister.
Misses Florence Reedy and Mollie
Wells are spending several weeks in
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
Eaton-HOfeeker.

Miss Alice Hofecker, daughter of
Jos. V. Hofecker, of Brookfeld, Mo-,
was married on Wednesday, November
3rd, at her fathers home to Lucian A.
Eaton, of the same place. The bride
was attired in Il handsome dress of
cream colo1ed albatross cloth with satin
and lace trimmings, and was attended by
her twin sisters Belle and Eugenia,
dressed in white and carrying large
bOquets of roses and by two diminutiVe
Misses, "Chellie" Oakley and Ethel
Crandall who also wore white dresses,
and carried handsome baskets of flow
ers. Rev. Mr.. Canada of the M. E.
Church performed the ceremony-using
the full ritual. The brides presents
were numerous and valuable. A large
number Of friends and relatives were
present including John II. Hoffecker
and Walter 0. Hoffecker, of this town,
the uncle and cousin of the bride. I'm
mediately after the reception, the bride
and groom took possession of their new
home, house handsomely furnished
and fitted up short distance from the
brides former home, followed by the
the best wishes of their friends for a
long and happy life. Mr.. Eaton is a
prominent merchant in BrOokfeld.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
had an easy victory.-Seqford ReviesU
DISTRICT REpREsENTAr1oN.

There is one matter that ought to at
tract the attention of the people. and
that is the subject of District Represen-
tation. There can be no reason as
signed why the members of the Legis-
lature and Levy Court should not be
chosen by districts; there can be no
reason shown why the people of a GER
tain locality should not have the ex-
elusive right to say who should and
who should not be their representa-
tives in both the General Assembly and
in the Levy Court. We believe that
the time has come when the Legisla-
ture should grapple with the question
and amend the constitution in that re-
spect. There is also another matter
that is being seriously considered and
which should by amendment be
brought about and that is the County
officers should be elected by the peo.
ple.-DeLGWaredn.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
A SHAMEFUL VICTORY.

In 1884 New Castle county polled 16-
1863 votes for a President, out of which
Cleveland got 8,554, or a majority of
745. Last Tuesday ut an election for
Governor, which generally calls out
larger vote than for a President, only
lO,Ol5 votes were polled for Governor.
falling Oft Of 6,34S. The latter fig
ures represent the number of persons
who voted two years ago, but who did
not vote last Tuesday. Taking into
consideration the natural increase of
voters, and the number disfranehised
IN 1881, the aggregate vote on Tuesday
should have reached the full poll of 49,
600 votes. Under this calculation.
which must be admitted as a perfectly
fair one, only half the vote of the coun
~ was cast last Tuesday. K x
The vote of New Castle county has
been purpOsely reduced by discrimina-
tlng assessment laws until now only
half a vote has been cast. The Demo
Gratis have gained a great victory. but
how? Out of 10000 votes they have
polled d,466, and out of that they have
3,O5o majority OH the Governors vote
9,0OOpersOns have not voted who would
have voted undera fair assessment law.
Is there one amongst the most enthusi-
astlc of Democrats who will say that
this is healthy tone of politics g?
Would it not be better that everybody
voted, and then after IA fair election
let the victors enjoy the fruit of their
victory without hanging their heads in
shame at the methods they employed
to obtain a victory.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

THE elections of last week seem to have
been satisfactory to a certain extent to both
parties-to the Republicans in large gains
in the House and to the Democrats by
gains through the Legislatures in the
Senate. The Democrats will still have a
good working majority in the House, but
in the Senate the parties are nearly evenly
balanced, the organization, however, re-
naming in the hands of the Republicans.
Two or three States still remain doubtful
because of undecided results on certain can
didates. The votes in the different States
give no decided indication as to the Presi-
dental contest two years hence, unless the
Knights Of Labor should put a candidate in
the field, which now looks probable
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
MARRIAGES.

At the residence Of the
brides father in Camden. November 3rd, by
Rev. E. IL. Hynson, Smith CoOp,G y u. 0l
Wilmington, and Miss Laura B. Pu,ll,s, daush H.
tor OF stephen PoStleS, Esq, of Camden.
TON--HOFFECKER.-A Broukfcld Mo
November 3rd, Lucian A. Eaton an Il Miss Alice
Honecker, daughter Of Joseph V iioiecker, all
of BruOkield. No
PERRY-JEWELL-Near Kenton, November 81,
by Rev. G. NJ Thompson, Noah Perry, of oxford,
Nd, and Miss Julia Jewell, of Kenton.
ON-MCGONIGAL.-In Mathews county,
Va, October Goth, by Rev. c. F. Conner, Vim. p
SaxtOn, Of Kent county, Del, and Miss Emma
Y. McGlnigal, of Matthews county, Va
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
POINTING THE FINGER OF PRIDE

Yes, the Democracy will 90 on
pointing with pride until some dav
a change will come with the sudden
ness of cyclone, and the reckless men
in charge OfOur affairs will be shorn of
their power. The seed of reform has
been sown. 1t will grow year by year
until the fruit ripens. 1t may not come
under the head of Temperance Reform
or Republicanism, but that will make
no difference. Reform once struck
Philadelphia with broadside. 1t NAV
do so here some day. The sentiment
that made itself felt during the canvass
just ended. may have impressed some
of the Democratic legislators with the
idea that the people are in earnest, and
that the man who brings about even
one reform will make himself famous.
-MOrning NelUs.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
WHERE THE TROUBLE BEGINS

The Democracy of Delaware has
again elected a full State ticket lust as
everyone predicted it would. In fact,
there was no organized opposition ex-
cept that of the Temperance Reform
ers. But the troubles of Delaware
Democracy have just begun. The peo-
pie are awakened to the necessity of
several reforms, which it would be po-
litical wisdom for the party in power
to grant; but those in a position to
grant reforms doubt the political ex-
pedience Of doing so, and are further
prejudiced by the fact that those who
ask voted against the regular and sue
cessful ticket. Under the circumstan-
ces, passing reform laws would seem
too much like rewarding political enc
mics. SO the people will again ask for
reforms, which being refused, they
must again resort to the ballot-box,
where with augmented numbers they
may prove successful. -PeninsuLGr
NeiCS.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

CHICAGO is now experiencing its worst
labor trouble in a strike of 12,COO to 10000
workers in the meat packing houses. The
governor called out the militia to aid the
police in protecting the properties of the
packing firms. The latter have unani-
mously agreed not to employ in the future
any men belonging to labor union organi-
cations
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
WHAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

There will now be peace and har-
mony in the family for two more years.
By the vote of the citizens of this State
John f. Salisbury gets his Governor
and i. r. Bayard gets his U. S. Sena-
tor. The party factions have said
everything they could to the detriment
of each other, but still the old ticket
was elected. The vote polled throuohs
out the State was light and if the Re-
publieans had supported the Temner.
ance Reform party they would have
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
Preliminary Survey,

Chas. Humphreys, assistant engi-
neer to Gen. w. F. Smith, of Whining
ton, in charge of the SURVEYS to be
made under the River and Harbor
Improvement Bill, came to this
town on Friday at the command
of his chief to look into affairs in
connection with our creek and its nav
igatiOn, preliminary to a survey. No
one knew of his coming until he
arrived in our town. A note
was sent around inviting number of
our citizens to a conference with him
during the evening at the office of the
Philadelphia and Smyrna Transporta-
ton Company. Mr. Humphreys is a
good talker, showing a great familiar
lty with the streams of the Peninsula
and the contemplated improvements to
their navigation, and an intelligent
idea OF what was wanted and the diff
ticulties to be overcome. The cenvcr-
satiOn was free in expression, and the
embarrassments we have encountered
IN getting the ear Of our congressman
noted rs q point of discouragement
when we were passed by and favors
granted to other places so much less
deserving. On Saturday A. z. Jardine
and John NJ. Voshell accompanied Mr..
Humphreys down the creek on the
streamer, also by boat from SMYRNA
Landing to Rothwell's Landing.
and he was very favorably i'm
pressed with the importance of the
work, that our claim is a valid one
since our commerce over its waters
amounts to nearly 100000 per an
mum, and thought that his survey
when completed would set forth both
the desirability and probability of gov
ermcnt aid if our claim is vigorously
pushed in Congress. His idea Is, how
ever, that whatever appropriation may
be made should first be applied in i'm
proving the navigation between the
mouth and its upper landings, in
which we think those most interested
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
G9e Smgrna dimes.
.ShWY2'n0, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Nov. 10, 1886

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HOFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
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ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
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Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
THE TEMPERANCE STRENGTH NOT
MEASURED.

THE TEMPERANCE STRENGTH NOT
MEASURED.
Republican politicians with few OK
ceptions staid away from the polls.
thus leaving the Temperance Demo-
Gratis and the Temperance Republicans
alone in the fight. The vote therefore
IS almost purely a Temperance vote
and it is a vote that the coming Leg
lslature will do well to concilitate.
Strong as it is, however, this vote does
not represent the entire sentiment in
this county. Numerous temperance
men voted the regular Democratic
ticket, believing that the coming Dem
ocratio legislature would pass a local
option law. Add these to the vote of
last Tuesday and we have an over
whelming preponderance of temper.
ance sentiment in Sussex county, and
in the face of all this we believe it is
the plain duty of the Democratic party
to give the people either local option
or prohibition at the approaching ses-
sion of the Legislature. Political wis
dom and public morality unite in de-
manding some kind of temperance
legislatiOn-SUsser Journal DEM
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
FOR he Smyrna TTmes.
b'roIn DoWns, Chanel.

- wv rs OnaDfAls
MR. EDIToR THE Downs Chanel T,v-
eeum met as announced, on Friday Nov
9th' ana reorganized. There being verv
good assemblage Of the members question
lows: s % ioi-
ResoLUed, That Columbus deserves more
defending America. '''' iOi
AS this Is an old question there was much
said on both sides and the decision was
given TO the negative
The Lyceum will meet Friday next
Nov. 18th to discuss the following cues,
zion:
Resolged, That the credit system IS detri-
nental to any community.
This question VIII be discussed BY the
following gentlemen AfIirmative-D. n.
Hazell - s. Clark, J. W. Graham. Jr.
and Albert Slaughter Negative-Her-
bert Shaw, q. ~ Graham james W.
Griffith, John Hattoa, q. w. Clark and
James b. Clark. A eordial invitation is
extended to all 80
Dosoag Chapel DEL, NoD. 9th; 1886.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

THE campaign Of the Temperance Re-
Reform Party cannot be barren of results
when it calls to the front in advocacy of
reform such papers as tho Dela,0arean,
Sussec journal and other papers, as may
be seen in another column. Keep the ball
in motion.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
New Advertisements.

THE attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Situation Wanted.
India Shawls-Cooper 6 Copard.
Holiday Goods--J. Frank Alice.
Business LOcals-F. J. Carter.
Smyrna Rugs, &c.-Wm. B. Sharp.
Business LOcals-Wm. FAIRIES.
House For Rent-Robert Denney.
Lost-A Squirrel Muf.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10

We have the balance of the i'm
pOrter's stock of Gold VelOur
Squares, for furniture and fancy
work. They are in the newest
and handsOmest styles and color
ings. $3.50. (25x25.)
We are now ON our third lot Of
those very desirable Algerian
bordered Turkoman heavy Cur
talns. We never had any Chr
tains to equal them for the price
Three yards long in crimson and
gendarme, $3.75 and 81 per pair.
Do you realize Ash, Cherry.
Ebony and Walnut Curtain Poles
at 81 cents per window? Either
brass or wood trimmings.
We've a full line of Madras
Curtains in colors and creams !.
723c per yard up and $3.50 ner
yard up. A new line of Noting
ham Curtains, 81 per pair.
Three numbers of beautiful
Swiss Lace Curtains: S5 from SS =.
S6 from $40; $40 from SIS. are ali
great bargains.
Compare our Perfection" Kid
Glove with any other at the price
lake shape, material and price
INTO consideration. Five but-
tons, 81.
Ladies' and Children's Coats
and Wraps are here in great va
llety, with lower prices than ever
A Ladies' Boucle Jacket at 81
you should see, and from that IN
TO 500 in elegant Seal Cloth Wraps
and Coats. ''9'
We have a nice assortment of
little B0ys'Suits and Overcoats in
new fall styles. Boys plain. plaid
and combination kits, 81 to 6
y6 years. Boys Suits, 4 years to 13
?0.Z up. Boys Overcoats. 4 wears
TO l3, $3.50 to $15. Your bows can
De htted here as well as anv-
where.
Carpets here in plenty. with
plenty of low prices. Brussels
99c' 75c, Soc. Ingram, 25c. soc
'0c'
Smyrna times., 1886-11-10
DEATHS.

JONES. In this town. November 7th, Mrs. Ellen
Jones, aged 97 years, months and 20 days
REED.-In Duck Creek, November 9th Hattie
daughter of Millard F. and Sophia Reed aged
year, months and II days.
THOMPSON.-AtS Shorts Landing November 5th.
Ephraim Thompson, aged 75 years The re.
mains were carried to Mill Greek, Pa on Satur.
day for interment.