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Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

The DeLa'0arean, in quoting from the
Ninth Article in our Constitution providing
for its amendment, that the convention
shall be called only by the authority of
the people by a special election on the
third Tuesday Of Mag IN any year, to vote
by ballot for or against convention
quotes the following closing part as to who
shall be qualified to thus exercise this great
privilege:
T." The majority Of all tie citizens in the
State, hGUlng right to Uote for representa-
tires, shall be GsceTtGlHed by reference To
tie highest number Of U0tes cast IN the
State at any one Of tie three general eLec-
ttOns merit preceding the day Of Uotinq for a
eoHceHtion, IN q0hich case the said faGjoritl
shaH be ascertained byreferenee to the num-
Der o( gOtes giUeg on the day Of yoting for
or against a cOnUeRtion and a0heneUeS the
general assembly shall deem a convention
necessary, they shall proUide By Lat0 for the
h0diRg Of q special election for the Dttg.pcst
Of asserting the sense Of the majority Of tht
citizens Of the State entitled to Uote for reD.
resentatiUes"
When the present constitution was
adopted it was presumed that every
man who was Of the proper age and ddra.
tlon OF residence in the State was a voter, 3
very different state Of affairs from what ha,
prevailed since the DISTINGUISHING assess.
ment law of'7s. In the light Of the efforts
that were inaugurated in Wilmington las
week to contest the constitutionality of tn,
Bayard Assessment Law" as against IN,
plain constitutionalid idea Of what constituted
adjudication to exercise the elective fran
chise, what will be the status Of the 5000 I,
1000 voters now disfranehised by the abov,
named law, unless the latter is first declare,
by the courts CONSTITUTIONAL in case tn
question Of a new constitution is submitte,
to popular vote to get the sentiment o
the people-all the people?
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
To-Day. To-Day.

For a $40 Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
DiefendOrf, Manager.
For a $12 Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No,
416 Market Street. John w.
Diefendorf, Manager.
For $3.50 Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
Diefendorf, Manager.
For a SIS Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
DiefendOrf, Manager.
For SIT Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
DiefendOrf, Manager.
For a S18 Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
4l6 Market Street. John w.
Diefendorf, Manager.
For a $40 Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
DiefendOrf, Manager.
If you want .an Overcoat at
$22.50 visit the Wilmington Cloth
ing House, No. 416 Market Street.
John w. Diefendorf, Manager.
For a $25 Overcoat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
DiefendOrf, Manager.
For a $50 OvercOat visit the
Wilmington Clothing House, No.
416 Market Street. John w.
DiefendOrf, Manager.
In fact, if you want a stylish
Overcoat visit the Wilmington
Clothing House, No. 41G Market
Street. John w. DiefendOrf
Manager.
And do not forget that we have
an immense stock of Ready-Made
Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys
and Children. The best styles in
the market, and all new goods, at
No. 416 Market Street. John w,
Diefendorf, Manager.
Fine Custom Work done at No
416 Market Street. Come in to-
day and look at our styles.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

Miss MoLLIE GARDNER, former
resident of Thoroughfare Neck, died in
Philadelphia last week at the age of %
years and the remains were brought
down on Saturday, and inferred at
Friendship Church. She had been en-
ployed in John Wannamaker's store,
in the department of accounts and was
i'll only two days. Some twenty or
thirty of her associates and friends
came down to the funeral, which was
also largely attended by the people of
the Neck and the occasion one of un-
usual sadness. Much sympathy was
felt for the widowed mother, who was
bowed down with grief at the loss of
her daughter, who was likewise her prin-
cipal support. Mrs. Gardner's husband
John Gardner, was killed while in the
employ of the railroad some two years
ago, near Philadelphia. The young
lady stood high with her friends where
she was employed, as manifested in the
floral tributes, one of which being a
large floral cross surmOunted by dove,
and another a handsome design repre-
senting gates ajar.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
Business Locals.

VIM. P. Smithers mas now to loan on
First Mortgages on Real Estate, 81, 900,
$4,000, $1,000 and $4,000.
Spears Fireplace Heaters, at VIM.
FAIRIES, Commerce Street.
FOR SALE CHEAP.-One large
No. 8, New Sunshine " Cook Stove,
nearly new, will be sold cheap for
want of use. Apply at this office.
Choice Mackeral, at J. B. Cooper's.
The "Capital " Shirt will be made to
order in any style, by leaving your
order with w. B. Megear, Smyrna.
Stoves-the best and cheapest-at
VIM. Faries', Commerce street.
FL. Carter wishes to notify the pub
lie that he has taken the agency for
the Diamond State Laundry, Dover,
Del, and is now ready to receive all
orders. Clothes can be left at his house
on Tuesday, and called for on Satur-
day,
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at J. B.
Cooper's.
Asbestos Stove Innings, at VIM.
Faries', Commerce Street.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa-
meres, at J. B. COOper's.
Striped Velvets and Velveteens in
all leading colOrs at f. Reynolds &
Co.'s, Dover, and S. NJ. Reynolds &
Co.'s Middletown.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures,
at J. B. COOper's. Loops and Fringes,
The Pearl" shirt is justly noted as
being by all odds the best, and incest
fitting shirt made. Sold by E. Rey-
nOlds & Co.'s, Dover, and S. NJ. Rey-
nOlds & Co., MiddletOwn.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at ]. B. Cooper's.
A splendid Assortment of Choice
Dress Fabrics in the latest and most
popular patterns and styles at f. Rey-
nolds Il Co.'s, Dover, Del, and S. NJ
Reynolds & Co.'s, Middletown.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at J. B.
CoOper's.
Cucumber Wood Pumps for sale by
VIM. FAIRIES, Commerce street.
THE Perkins & House -Explos
i've Lamp is the only Lamp fit to be
used among children. 1t cannot ex.
plOde or break. Sold only by J. B
Cooper.
Tinware, Woodenware, Lamps and
| Oil Cloths, at VIM. Faries'.
Over 100 Farms for sale, together
with some desirable town property anC
lots. Send for circulars. J. H. PRIM
ROSE & Co., Real Estate Brokers.
Granite and Porcelain Tea anC
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, a
J. B. CoOper's.
Best place to buy Hardware in town
cheap, is at VIM. FAIRIES.
Fine French China CHayiland's)
Gold Band and Plain White Tea Set
at less than Philadelphia prices. at f
Reynolds & Co.'s, Dover, Delaware
and S. NJ. Reynolds & Co.'S, Middle
town.
Big drive in Gents Plated Bosom
| onlflS TOT spring ana summer. Cal
for the Capital" ut the Smyrna Shir
Headquarters. MEGEAR's.
A large stock of Fancy Shirts, iron
the SOC Percale to the $3.50 FremcI
Penangs, justreceived at the Capital
Shirt (Megear's) Agency, Smyrna.
Order any Book you want, at J.
COoper's.
There can be no better Shirt tha
the "Que," sold by J. B. Cooper only
When Baby was sick we gave her CAsTORIA
When she was a Child, she cried for CASTORIA
When She became Miss, she clung to CASTORIA
When she had Children, she gave them CAST'A
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps
at J. B. Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

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Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
New -Advertisements.

New WAQVSEJ1SS1nehCSs
The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Clothing-Wanamaker & Brown.
Cooper & COnard's Special Bulletin.
Madame Anderson's original troupe
of Glass Blowers and Crystal Workers.
Man Wanted-Joshua P. Eyre.
800 Reward-D. w. Trumpeller.
Dwellings for Sale-Wm. A. FAIRIES.
Overcoats-John w. Diefendorf.
For Sale at Bargain-J. H. Prim-
rose & Co.
Cooper & COnard's Monthly.
. Dress Goods, &c.-Wm. B. Sharp.
Closing Out Intending to Quit Bus
iness-JOhn H. Bewley, Atty.
Real Estate Brokers and Collecting
Agents.. H. Primrose & Co.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

W. SCOTT WAY left Middletown on Sat-
urday with his family for San ose, Califor-
MIA, where he purposes to make his home.
A few days before he and his wife were
given a collation. at one of the hotels by the
citizens of the town as a testimonial of their
respect. The Peninsular Press AssOcia-
tion at their last meeting voted and have
since presented him with a handsome
gold-headed cane as a testimonial of their
regard, and in acknowledgement ofhis val
liable services as Secretary of the Associa-
tion. We sincerely regret the departure
from the Peninsula of the genial editor and
unusually clever humorist.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

TIE death Of Charles Francis Adams in
Boston, Sunday, at the age ofseventy-nine,
closes the career of an eminent statesman, a
distinguished and successful diplomat and
n cultivated man of letters The son of
one President of the United States, the
grandson of another, it is no slight praise to
say that he honored the name he bore. His
greatest service was as minister to England
during the critical period of the war
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

AN effort it seems is to be made to test
the constitutionality of the present assess
ment law, and Anthony Higgins, Esq, has
entered suit against Collector Neary, of
Wilmington for refusing to take taxes when
proffered to him by tax payers whom he had
returned as delinquents There are two
cases, one of E. T. Taylor of the Artisans
Savings Bank and another of Walter
Bacon, Esq The cases are to be brought
before the Superior Court
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

THE two factions of the dominant party
have boxed the compass on the questions
of reform. Four years ago it was Governor
Stockley's party that reforms were ex-
pected to come from, but by some kind Ofa
coup d etat the situation is entirely changed
and the Saulsbury's are the reformers.
LET 'em reform.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

DISPATCHES describing the storm that
swept over the Great Lakes on Thursday
show an appalling list of disasters. Over
thirty schOoners were wrecked or are miss
ing; three prepellers and eight barges were
also destroyed or greatly damaged. At
least fifty men were drowned and more
are supposed to be lost.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

A DISASTROUS fire broke out at Cape
May Point early on Saturday morning,
and destroyed more than half the village
The Point is composed of 45 cottages and
two or three hotels, nearly all of the prop
crty belonging to Philadelphia and Balti-
more people. Loss 100000.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
The New York Tribune.

While THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE
is the most expensive publication Of its class in
the United States nevertheless its price is now
fixed al 81 year, the Semi-Weekly at 81; in both
cases an extra copy with a club Of
The campaign just closed found the country in
the trough of the political waves. The Republi-
can managers have made the best struggle they
could against a state of general apathy. In a few
states they have been aided by the inspiring pres
cnce of Il great leader, whose speeches have
awakened almost the only enthusiasm anywhere
shown. The result of the campaign is gratifying
its gains are an inspirations the Democratic
losses are a plain guide to the popular drift.
From this time forward the country will feel the
lift of the advancing wave of 1883, which if we all
do our duty, will sweep out from Washington the
maSquradeTS now in possession, the foes of pro-
lection, equality and patriotic government. II is
now the duty of all earnest and experienced
workers to bend their energies toward united and
hearty work for less. The party is to be cOuSOll.
dated, cheered and rallied To this work TIE
TRIBUNE pledges its Jealous efforts.
THE TRIBUNE offers for 1887 several excellent
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

As A result of the reform measures in
augurated last Summer by the Temper
ance Reform party, every newspaper in
the State it is said is advocating or acquies-
cling in the proposed measures for COnstitu-
tional Reform but the Georgetown Demo-
crat and even it will, it says, discuss the
question at the proper time"
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

SINCE the War Thanksgiving day has
become national holiday as broadly OBJ
served as the Fourth of July and Christmas
Day. 1t is somewhat curious, says an ex-
change, that the only festival the Puritans
left behind them has become almost
wholly a carnival feasting. In 1923 when
Governor William Bradford solemnly pro-
claimed day of Generl thanksgiving for a
lucky shower which saved the crops, he
little thought that his descendants through
out this now glorious country would spend
the day or a good part of it around "the
groaning board"
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

THE TIMES" is published every wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del.
MS-SUBscRIPTIoN-On year $500 in advance
ors25Oi if not paid till the end of the year. Nc
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; sub
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., 1886-11-24

If the editor of the DeLaloarean will
comb his head, slick himself up little and
exchange his boo7ish methods for a reason
able stock of good manners, he may have
occasion to think better of "Smyrna's edi-
forc
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
An Old Ticket.

VIM, P. Smithers has handed US the
following ticket which he says was
voted in this State forty-live years ago.
The candidate for governor ran against
VIM. b. Cooper, who was elected The
name of the party was few years after
changed to Democratic, their oppo-
nents being the Wings:
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
WHICH Way

Would pay us TO surprise
you? To advertise every-
thing and do only in part
or vice versa? No one is
more anxious to sell YOU
your new Suit or Overcoat
and don't think because we
mark our prices on every
garment and don't deviate
therefrOm that we are indie
pendent and are not par
ticular whether we sell YOU
or not. It's a pleasure for
us to sell goods in this way
and our customers say they
are pleased to know that
they are securing every ad,
vantage in the way Of trad,
ing Mems and Boys Cloth,
ing, made in all the new
styles and in almost end,
less variety of materials.
Prices away down at low
est notch for good reliable
goods as we cannot afford
to be undersold or allow
anyone to offer greater in
ducements. In our Custom
Department we are still
busy, but it takes lots Of
orders to keep us busy as
we hope to be all season.
Will yours be one of themi
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

ON Thanksgiving Day Tomorrow
the postoiIice viii be open from half
past six to twelve O'Clock in the morn
ing and from half-past eight to nine
o'clock in the evening.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
500 Reward.

l VIII pay the above reward for the
arrest SF9 OF the thief and a6scomder A ~ q
d. w. TRUMPELLER
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
WANTED.

A MAN with family. Man to un-
derstand the culture of Small Fruits.
Apply to
JOSHUA p. EYRE, Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
MARRIAGES.

E-MANNERING.-In Wilmington at
the residence of the brides mother, Novem-
Der 18th, by the Rev. r. l.. Hubbard, William
B. Eldridge and Miss Mary Mannering, both OF
Wilmington.
HAINES-PARSONS.-A Camden N. j., NOvem-
Der l7h, by the Rev William z. Davis, Henry
G. Haines and Miss Georgia A. Parsons formerly
Of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
Republican Ticket.

hCpuUllCdI 1lChGU. e
49, g53
nR. ~ s29
egg
Governor. E-g
: Warren Jefferson. %
d Representative to Congress- gS5
e Thomas Robinson, Jr. e51
= Senator 90
= Jucob Raymond. G55
~ Representatives Ez2
John Eaton, SC5
IS Warner NJ. Cowgirl, egH
70 Martin w. Bates, SEL
* Thomas Clements, s55
y Joseph Burchinal, a. :
John Raughey, 95I
IS Samuel A. Short 4go
~ Sheriff. 81
81 William Wilkinson. 55S
e Coroner. ES
i5 Benjamin Smith. @5
55 Lepy Court Commissioners. IS
50 John Green, d. II. e
z James G. Moore, n -
30 Hynson G. COhee, NUT u 9
58 Thomas H. Baynard, Mis-. H. S5
IS Capt William Thompson, Mil. II. q "
20 ELECTORS. 20
81 Christopher Vandegrift, 29
Nehemiah Clark. e
3 Thomas Jacobs. 5g
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
For Sale at a Bargain

,,Iwo-story- S-rOomed-Frame Dwelling.
All modern Improvement, on West Com
iherco street. Apply to
j. ii, PRIMROSE & co,
nov 2i-tf Real Estate Brokers, SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
Notice to Farmers

g., mere will be an Agent at the Railroad
further notice from II until , 2o'cI9cl' 'ts'. For
tTne purchase ofall kinds of Dressed Ponitry
GGams Gs and Eggs, for which the Highest
Wash ',,s. Price will be paid. No poor stock
nov l7-lm II TTrCF
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
DEATHS.

GARDNER.-In Philadelphia, November 18th
Mollie Gardner, aged y years and p days.
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24
"The Tribune Book of Open Air Sports.

THE TRIBUNE offers for 1887 several excellent
premiums, including
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

1t has more and abler Contributors Than o,,,,
three OF its contemporaries Itstands in the front
rank OF journalism, and every person of intelii
gence should read it, ~ ''''S'i4-
Smyrna times., 1886-11-24

The undersigned tender their thanks to
all persons who assisted in subduing what
might have been a disastrous conhagration
on Sunday afternoon last
Il. L. CUMMINs.
ID. j. CUMMINs
Arizona silver belt., 1886-04-03

Consul General Baker, writing from
Buenos Ayres, says. Several months
ago the Argentine Republic sent a
commission of mining experts and
other scientific gentlemen to Patago-
MIA to make an investigation into the
newly discovered gold fields in that
country. The commission reports that
the apriferous layer extends along the
coast frcm Cape Virgin to the Condor,
distance IT forty miles, and possibly
further Tbey represent the gold Do.
posits as Of a superior class, ana fully
the equal az those III Brazil, Culifor-
MIA and Australia. 4 number Of
Chilians who were found on the
ground, working with the rudest ar.
pliauces, were earning 800 a mouth
net. Several Others, more Fortunate,
had taken out of the mines about five
pounds month, equal to 81 900 Con-
sal General Baker says that the report
Of the commission has created great
excitement throughout the Argentine
Republic, and numerous expeditions,
some natives and others composed Of
adventurous Americans and English.
men, are fitting out to try their for
times in this new territory.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-04-03
usEs vs.. nllrrARY IrR.splcrnoS.

Chief Justice Carter in a case recent
ly heard by him on q writ Of habeas
corpus in Washington; rendered a de.
cision which we hope wtIl have a last
ing effect upon the military, and con-
vince them that they can no longer
usurp judicial functions.
The case referred to is briefly this;
Two soldiers were charged with steal
ing a watch from an officer; were tried
before q civil court and acquitted OF
the offence. Subsequently, they were
re-arrested on the same charge by
military authority, tried by a court
martial, convicted and sentenced to
forfeiture of pay, a dishonorable dis
charge aud Imprisonment in the peni-
tenuary. The judge held that where
courts were open and unohstructed it
was a time Of peace, and therefore
civil law must prevail, and that the
constitution especially enacted that
the life or liberty of person could
not be twice placed in jeopardy for the
same offence and consequently he re-
leased them from the penalties i'm
posed by the court martial.
Military courts sometimes exercise
great latitude in their jurisdiction,
We have a distinct recollection where
a military court tried Jack swillings,
a citizen, for destroying female appar-
ell and imposed a fine and imprison.
ment as a penalty for the commission
Of the 'erilne." The same court dur.
ing the same sitting, or incubation,
fined a Mexican for taking water from
an acequia for the purpose of water
ing a pepper bed. The same court
adjudicated in civil cases.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-04-03
GGRoNIMo srIlL ouT,

The "war" is not over, Crook has
again been made the dupe Of Geroni.
mo. They met, agreed upon terms Of
surrender and Geronimo actually
placed himself aud band under the
protection Of Crook, which was sim.
ply ruse de guerre, in order to avoid
the dangerous proximity Of Mexican
troops, who were as watchful as fall.
cons on the wing for their expected
prey The formula Of the surrender
took place on Mexican soil, which was
to be finally consummated at Silver
Greek, within the boundaries Of the
United States BY the Chirieahuas de-
liyeung their arms and bending their
necks in token Of submission. In this
instance, as in dreams, it went "by
contraries you know" Geronimo
having used Crook to subserve pres.
ent purpose took French leave Of him
with twenty bucks, before reaching
the spot agreed upon for the Indians
shedding their arms, The cavalcade
which switched off from Crooks com.
mand was composed of twenty Of Ge.
ronimo's best bucks, thirteen women
and all the stock belonging to the
band, The motley crowd were seen
upon their winding way, with meas
ured steps, travelling southwest, while
the military arm Of the Universal
Yankee Nation seemed like the old
woman of Dundee, played out, be-
cause Of paralysis.
We have made many predictions in
regard to Crooks management Of the
Indians, ami all haYe been verified.
We now make another and emphasize
it, that this last campaign viii prove
Crooks last against the Chiricahuas,
and will now ask TO be relieved from
the command IN Arizona,