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Cnttinr Home Mannfacturers.

A New Yorker last week came to this
town with lot of harness made in
Newark, N. j., and sold about 5000
worth, thus taking that amount of
money that should have found its way
to our hard working harness makers.
They feel it hardship that total stran-
gers, men who baye no interest in this
community and do nothing 70 sustain
it in the burden Of taxes and i1 the
general turning of trade that goes to
form community, (of intererest such
as characterized a thrifty community
should come here and scoop
up" IN an hour the ready
cash that should come to their relief in
meeting bills, they have to put out
work running into credit of months
and sometimes years. That money IS
clear gone; whereas, if it had been
paid to our mechanics here it would
have gone out to the stOrekeeper, the
shopman, the farmer, and thus revolv
ing would have left a profitable per
centage in the hands of each.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

wage workers have been without voice
or influence. The latter claim to be as
serting their rights in the only channel
omen to them, and yet in putting 1t IN
execution it comes with disasters alike
on both capital and labor as well as
that large class not allied with either
of these extremes. If these difficulties
could he submitted to IA judiclous sys-
tenn of arbitration there would be hope
for a peaceful solution, but unfortu-
nately, they are attended very often
with a great turbulence and destruc-
ton of property and there is great dan
oar that the hoodlums-the mob, will
oct in the ascendency and the spirit
of destruction run into uncomfortable
violence. There is feeling among
MANY of our best and most thoughtful
men that we are entering on perilous
times. DR.. Buckley of the Christian
4dpocate expresses this feeling with
emphasis in the following paragraphs
"The citizen who can consider the re
lations of Capitol and Labor as exhib
tied in the strikes which are now oc
curing all through the land with0u
seriousness approaching to awe IS him
self a dangerous sign of the times. Th'
country in 1877 trembled upon tn
verge of anarchy. In Chicago, Pitts
burg. Cincinnati, and other grea
Western centres of trade and poPula
tion a spark might have ignite
moral dynamite enough to shake tn
nation.
"Since that time the passions tha
produced those results have taken form
, have become doctrines; and cool dete
mination and calculating recklessne'
of consequences characterize the situi
tion: while in every city there is a del
= mite number of wild beasts in the gui'
: of men who would rejoice in univers
r havoc and ruin.
ave regard the elements at wol
(, in the United States to-day as mol
i fraught with peril to our institution
J. than all the merely political and pc
sonal discussions, conflicts and agit
Il tions which eliminated in the la
= war"
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

THE outspOken sentiment in one or
two papersin the advocacy ola new con
stitution and district representation
was key note that has resounded in
unexpected quarters. It has even
aroused the DeldlVdredn to the fact
that our State is in need Of something,
and while not giving in its full adher-
ence to the necessity of a new cOnstitu-
tion, 1t does to the other proposition,
for district representation, and says:
AsnOw managed the county Offices
are ia many instances given to broken
down political hacks as q FeWard for
past party service. OF late years they
are bartered and sold prior to the nom
inatiOn and are used to pay personal
obligations for support, aud the peoples
wish is not respected While we favor
changes Of the kind indicated, we be-
lieve that the best way to get them is
Sy an amendment to the Constitution
That way is easier, cheaper and better
than a convention. When that plan il
adopted the DeLGWGrean will be found
advocating District Representation, and
the election Of county officers,
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Personal.

H. A. J. Upham Esq, of Milwaukee,
Wis, has been the guest of Col. Geo.
H. Raymond, for the past several days.
Mr.. Upham is Mrs. Raymond's brother.
This is his first visit to Delaware, and
expresses himself well pleased with our
little State.
f. H. Evans, of Philadelphia and
Harry l.. Evans and Harry G. Budd Jr.,
of Wilmington speut Sunday here with
their respective parents.
Rev. Thos. l.. POulsOn d. D., former
ly of this town at the session of the
Baltimore conference last week was
transferred from that city to the New
York East Conference.
Miss Name Clifton, of FELTON,, who
has been spending a week or two with
her brother DR.. }. w. Clifton here, re-
turned home to-day.
Miss LiGa CahoOn, of Dover, is visit
ing relatives in town.
Miss Rebecca Kemp, of Christiana, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Rev. John
France.
Jas. T. Carrow and wife, of Dover
are spending a week friends in this
vicinity.
Mrs. J. Ed. HoHecker, of Baltimore
came on Monday to join her husband
who has entered into business with the
Peninsula Bone Phosphate Company
the two taking board at the Misses
SaVin's.
Noble r. Jerman, who from a sick
ness contracted at the beginning o
December was shut in the house al
the Winter has been released by tn
gentler weather of March, and though
several years past his four score
mingling again in the busy events c
life as was his wont in the days OF tn
past.
Rev. T. H. Haynes and wife ar
spending a day or two in town, tn
guests of Rev. J. V. Smith. Mr.. Hayne
always has a warm greeting among hi
) old friends in this town.
DIR. William Daniel is i'll.
Charles A. Busteed, editor of Centr'
! Vile Observer, was in town to-day an
: made the TIMES office a fraternal ca
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
Downs Chapel School.

The school at Downs Chapel which
has been run by a single teacher, has
grown to such proportions as to put
the question of a graded school beyond
that of eXpediency to that
Of necessity. There are some
20 or 80 scholars on the roll. more than
any teacher can do justice to, and it is
a wonder the school has the standing
it has with such task on the hands of
its teacher. A larger house and addi-
tional teacher cannot be much longer
deferred.
In connection with the school the
following resolutions passed by the
Downs Chapel Lyceum in reference
to their late teacher, come in very
properly. They were intended for our
issue two weeks ago, but did not reach
US in time, and were overlooked last
week.
The following resolutions were adopted
at the last meeting of the Downs Chapel
! Lyceum.
WHEREAS, S. r. King member of this
Lyceum has been compelled by i'll health
to leave us, and return to his home in
Trenton, N. j., therefore, be it
ReSoiUed, That in the removal of Mr.
| King, this Lyceum has lost one of its mos
active and efficient members; prompt in ac-
ton, courteous in demeanOr and judiciou,
in council he endeared himself to all.
ReSoiUed, That our public School O
which he was teacher, has sustained an al
most irreparable loss. Scholarly in attain
ments, he taught with great success
Weak in body, he ruled by the law OflOve
and brought his pupils as loving allies t
his side.
ResolUed That we desire to express ou
entire confidence in Mr.. King, as ma
in all the relations of life.
ReSoiUed, That we extend to Mr.. Kin
our sympathy in his afiiction, and pra
that he may be speedily restored To wonte
, health
! Resoired, That copy of these resolution
be forwarded to Mr. King. also a copy ful
= nished the Smyrna TIMES for publication
o JoHN Huron,
ID. :. CLARK,
n II. GRIFFIN.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

THE DelGUarean takes decided ex-
ceptiOn to the course of the President
in his appointing one Matthews, col
Ored man of Albany, to be Recorder Of
Deeds in and for the District of Co.
lumbia, and says:
The people of Washington had petit
toned him to appoint some good citizen
Ofthat city Recorder of Deeds, and had II
right to expect him to grant their mod
est request. The Democrats of that
city contributed money to help defray
the expenses of the campaign, and
they had right to expect better treat
ment than they have received. Mr.
Cleveland ought to have brains enough
to know that he has no right to run
1he high Office of President for the per
sonal aggrandizement of himself and q
few chosen friends, aud if he has not
he will be taught in less than one year
that the people will not tolerate al
abuse Of power merely to crafty the
whims and childish caprices Of acci
dental power.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

The SUSSEX Journal looks upon our
constitution as being so ancient and
undemocratic as not to he entitled to
that respect usally accorded age. 1t
says:
Second, we find that the people Of
our county of Sussex are at last rapidly
awaking to the fact that their own
Constitution is eminently HamiltOnian
and Wing that it has about it scarcely
a single JeffersOnian, JacksOnian or
popular feature. 1t is indeed an anach-
rOnism in America. II was founded in
ages when the people were distrusted.
Every line of it says don't let the peO-
pie elect unfit men. 1t is true they
ought TO pay taxes, and we cannot
safely deprive them of the right OF
saying to what amount these take;
shall be levied, but except the Govern
or, Sheriff and Coroner, not single
other executive officer shall they be al
lowed to elect. Why? asks the FRIEND
of the people. The answer comes
because the people cannot be trusted
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
DEATHS.

DENNEY.-Suddenly, in Dover, March
10th, Thomas II. Denney, aged G5 years,
months and 10 days.
JONES-Near Severson's Church, March
10th, John F., son of John p. and Mary
Jones, aged months.
RASH.-In Dover, March llth, Emma &.
Rash, aged II years.
TRUAX.-Near Walkers School House,
March 10th, suddenly, Melvina, wife OF
William TruaX, aged 81 years, 6 month.
and l3 dAys.
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GRAIN.
OFFICE OF
OFFICE OF
Philadelphia ! Smyrna Transportation Company
March 18th, 1886.
PER BUSHEL.
MARRIAGES.

COOPER-WILLIAMS.-AtB Bethel NJ.
f. Church, near Smyrna, March llth,
by Rev. f. f. White, 5. Brady Cooper
and Miss Mary Williams, both of Moor
ton.
MASER-SPQERL.-In Phil9delphia, on
Tuesday, March 9Th, 1886, by the Rev.
Charles Sukow, Fred. Maser and Miss
Emma Spoerl, daughter of Mrs. Dosch,
both of this town.
MASSEY-SCOTTEN.--In Wyoming,
March 10th, by Rev. w. Nj. Warner,
Alfred q. Massey and Miss Emma s.
Scotten, both of this county.
McNATT-CRUSON. AT the NJ. E. par.
sonage, in this town, March 10th, by the
Rev j. b. Quigg. Robert 5. McNatt and
Miss Lille CrusOn, both of this county.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

Nor content with the formation of
Assemblies of Knights of Labor every
where in crowds,faster than they can be
initiated, the craze has now extended
to the women who are beginning to or
ganize also. The latter are perhaps
the most needy of the benefits of or
ganized labor of any other class.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

The labor difficulties continue with
no show Of abatement In fact the
tendency IS to widen and scatter.
Thousands OF workman are on @ strike
aud thus out Of employment The
strike on the Gould system Of roads
out West which has been IN existence
now for two weeks has seriously inter-
fered with business in st. Louis, and
elsewhere. Labor Unions are being
formed among all classes Of trades and
their combinations are getting q power
and strength able to cope with that Of
the great capitalists. Corporations have
combined to control everything con
nected with their business and TO tx
prices 60 suit themselves, pooling their
business ia order to regulate and con-
troll the price Of wages, the price Of
fares. the. price Of coal, &C., and IN
lightning the screws have used their
power beyond the point Of endaranee
They have controlled the legislation d
the country almost at will while ths
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Gbe Smprna Gmss.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Mar. II, 1885.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon 10y RoBT. b. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at smyrna Del.
Ms-sUBsCR1PrIoN-On 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 st the rate
ofseven Cents a line for the first insertion; SUD
seouent insertions Three-and-a-half cents A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents
per line.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

AT THE thirty-fourth annual com
mencement of the WOman's Medical
College, held in Philadelphia last week
thirty-three women were given the
sheepskin for which they had toiled for
many months Who will not say that
the women are making rapid strides to
share with the men, the business pro-
c...:o.,-
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took of wedding breakfast at the res
idence of DR.. J. M. Smith, (where the
bride has made her home for several
years. and on the following day with
some thirty or forty guests enjoyed a
sumptuons wedding supper at the resi-
dence of Rich. NJ. Cooper, the father
of the groom.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

BY the recent passage of a Local Op-
ton law in Virginia, the temperance
question has suddenly put the Old Do
minion in ferment. The vote on To-
cal option will take place about the
middle of April.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Garland will
take advantage of the Presidents last
message and will hereafter consider his
certificates of Pan Electric Telephone
stock as private papers, is the solution
the St. Louis Post Despatch gives to the
existing controversy between the Pres
ident and the Senate.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

Nothing succeeds like success, and
the recent victories of the Knights of
Labor have caused such a general
stampede all over the country to join
their ranks that the executive board
has been obliged to issue a circular or
dering all further organization of new
assemblies to be stopped for forty days.
The circular very properly sets forth
that such rapid growth IS unhealthy,
and only leads 10 III advised and boy
colts on the part Of new knights he
fore they even understand the princi-
pies of the order. Truly there are, says
the Sunday New York Star, some very
long and hard heads in control of this
organization, and they don't propose
to allow any rash sins to be committed
in its name.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

In the United States Senate, Mon
day, Mr. Ingalls, proposed constitu-
tiopal amendment providing that after
1889 the official terms of President,
Vice President and congressman shall
begin April 8Oth instead of March 4th'
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

NOTHING that has ever started in
our country has amounted to such a
craze as the roller rink, and nothing
once established has shown IA life so
ephemeral. The papers give interest
ing accounts Of what uses they have
been turned to after an existence OF
only a few months to two years
amOries, casinos, stables, store-honsesr
business colleges, bazaars, &c, bur
they have been quite as frequently
elephants on the owners hands.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

THE members of Pomona Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, as will be seen
on our first page, have by resolution
declared themselves in favor of a new
Constitution for our State.
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PUBLIC SALE:

On SATURDAY, March goth, 1886,
at 2 clock, P. NJ, there will be sold at
the Smyrna House, at Public Sale, 175
Shares of Peninsular Bone Fertilizer
stock, and 40 Shares of Philadelphia
aAa Smyrna Transportation Company
Stock.
B. V. WELDON, Auctioneer.
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GRAIN. &C.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
NOTICE.

All persons are cautioned against negotiating
a Judgment Note of William J. Phillips and
Marium V. Phillips to +. Clements, dated March
Sth, 1886 payable September Sth, 1886, for Thirty
Dollars, as the same will not be paid, valuable
consideration having been given for the same.
WIN, F. PHILLIPS,
MARlUM V. PHILLIPS.
Smyrna, DEL March II, lsS6-Sw
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FOR RENT.

A good Store Room on upper Com
merce Street, Smyrna. A good open
ing for II Grocery Store. Apply to or
address
JOHN WILKINSON, JR..
mar l7-tf Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

THE discussion of trade depression
and labor questions is quickened IN
England by the labor movement in the
United States.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

Our agent in Blossburg, Pennsylva-
pio writes, after givinga number of testi-
m0nials to the efficacy of the Brazilian
Balm: "A man Has just COME nine
teen miles o'get bottle, and people
often come twenty miles for it, notwith-
standing the bald roads at this season
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
n. f. CLARK, Sec
For the Smrna Time

Mr.. EDITOR As one Of the readers
Of the TIMES and one interested in all
that pertains to Methodism, especially
early Methodism at Duck Creek Cross
Roads, l desire to express my thanks
to y. II. H." for his very interesting
historical communication in the issue
of last week. +. w.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

In a private note the writer asks
Cant you unearth something from
the records Of old St. Peters and the
Friends ?"
Here is an open field which some of
our older citizens will do we'll to enter.
The history of these two old churches
ought not to be lost.-En
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
New Advertisements.

THE attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
Spring Carpets-JOhn NJ. Evans.
Russian Rheumatism Cure.
For Rent-Wilson T. Cavender
Rice & Lullman, Commission Mer-
chants.
Business Locals-John WilkinsOn,Jr.
A Word to the Wise.-Clayt0n Saw
ings and Loan Association.
Notiee-William ]. Phillips and Ma
rum V. Phillips.
Public Sale of Peninsula Bone Ferti-
lizer Stock and Philadelphia and Smyr-
ma Transportation StOck.-B. V. Wei
don, Auctioneer.
Fine ClOthing-JacOb Reeds Sons.
Store For Rent-JOhn Wilkinson, Jr
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

Two comets are promised in the
neSC ilQntB Qr tVq.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
Bible Readings,

Bible headings
At the NJ. f. Church, on Friday even
ing, March 10Th, 1886.
THE NEW BIRTH.
l. Neccssity.-John 3-3, 5, 6; Rom.
ell.
.. Conditions.-JOhn LIZ; l Peter
10, 3.
3. Defnition.-Acts 26-l8; Acts S-l9.
4. Regeneration;- 36-21, 2S;
Phil. PIP, l3.
Psal, 1925; John 1895.
Psal. $40; Psal. 99-7.
Job 42-6; Matt. 7-2O, q.
). JustiRcatiOn.-Rom. bis; Rom
l0-4.
Acts 1888, 80.
6. LOve.-John 1884.
l Thess. 5-15, %; / John 4-l6
II, Is.
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FOR RENT.

The Dwelling on lower Main Street. re-
Gently occupied by John Devni>h. Posses
sion Immediately. Apply to
Mrs. FRANCES A. LAVENDER
mar 3-tf Al John NJ Nushell
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
NOTICE.

GUNS, &c, left at nv sbon for ,o-..-
il not called for within THl:rY Dbys iepalIS'
iect TO be sold for the cost Of repairs ''' sud
oct II GEO. w. TILGHNAN
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FOR RENT.

On Reasonable Terms to family with
out children Four Good Rooms Good In-
cality and good water.
feb loft Apply at this Office.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
For Sale Cheap.

Four fine Building Lots on North Street
Dwellings put up on them at actual cost
J. p. HUDSON.
mar 3-tt Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
FOR RENT.

The Dwelling formerly in tenure Of Z. NJ CloeL
n. D. Possession given Immediately
Apply to
dec 6-f WILSON T. LAVENDER
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
WANTED-BEES.

Any one having any BEES To dispose of ,,
matter how old the boxes or hives If the Beas s ~,
In healthy condition. can find a burchsSer te
addressing II. BEYER, Germantown. Pa S,a,!g
lowest price delivered to express Office 3iG9,ee
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17
A Word to the Wise.

The SECOND series of the Clayton Savings and
Loan Association will commence April l3th.
This Association is worked on the latest plan
and no money is allowed to stand idle.
Shares, 81 per month
Parties desiring to become members should ap,
ply at once to
JOHN A. HOFFECKER. Secretary.
marl7-4w Clayton, Del
Smyrna times., 1886-03-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her CASTORIA
When she was Child, she cried for CASTORIA
When She became Miss she clung to CASTORIA
When she had Children, she gave them CASTA
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Hut Sophia, sophia, to you have not done
justice. We all called YOU Lady Beauty"
tut have failed to describe YOU Alright You
are not intcre,tn. in my pages. You are in
teresting in life Who could make real your
thousand little grncos ot mind and way, of
dress and look AMI speech! ] feel that had |
drawn "A woman who knew the way to adj
minister strychnine safely, and did admin
lister it; or had written about woman who
had four husbands, but had never realized
her ideal and described her in n cab, or a
yacht, or some other energetic conveyance,
flying away to joy with the man of her heart ;
or had described lively young woman who
smoked Three Castles tobacco. wore billy
cock hat soped on her head knew how to
swear and whistlo-she might have been
success in my hands. But you have not
been able TO draw, my sweet Sophia. \
blurred dim tracing is all | have given of
your clear and perfect beauty. You will he
called insipid; you whose hands and eyes and
presence, had they but been about me, would
have made me all ! might have been, and
now shall never be. Forgive me, who, try
ing to paint you, have painted only your
pale shadow, and who feels now, as the brush
slips through tired fingers, II have tried,
and tried, and fdHed
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..... au.' vlth ;l.",, cave her 20 your ludg-
I.rut. lns rair roJd'I. Tie first ancclote,
,,u viii perceive, /. 70 the old -tylc, anl you
VIII va,yn ov.r IT, Ihr.coonl /, moro in our
I'D ,r.H L.dt
Tcrc val Hrnt was u quiet uudcmonstra-
tive man OF science, who never shocked any
body by declaring himself against religion,
or the "old notions But among his particu-
lar friends, it was well known that he freely
accepted the most advanced and las they ara
at present considereu) the most disntegrat-
ing scientific views C"Now what is this lead
ing up to So you, my May-blossom student,
will ask: patinece little one; look below and
see how near the end we are.) One of his
friends who knew his views, and could speak
to him freely, said one day nterrogatively:
at is a matter of astonishmcnt to me,
Brent, that you, with your opinions, still keep
up your religious practices so regularly
LET me tell you the reason Bren,
answered.
81 am married to a wife whom love- and
admire even more than love her For true
sweetness of character liveliness, sense, and
virtue all round | never met her equal. |
have often asked myself, What is the secret
of her characerF and always come to tho
same conCh,ion--that ii her religious faith
were deducted from her she could not be
what She is hut must become a less agreeable
and not so good woman. She has kept me
from taking the leap which reason has often
bid me take ! cannot renounce a religion
which | feel makes her what She is.
\ tediou, anecdote, reader. however short
Now for number two which is quite another
pattern.
To kettewell, not so many years ago,
came man aged forty-three. He was
famed as ladies man, and something in
him must have pleased women, for his success
with a certain set was quite undoubted Per-
haps his consummate impudenCe ~ on their
hearts. BE that as it may, he was among
them an object of no little curiosity, the
more because he was wealthy and preSump-
tive heir to a title. This man, satisfied with
himself and confident of his power over
women, met Mrs Sophia Brent two or three
times. Whether he fancied her to be maid
or widow--or whether, knowing her to be
married, h. meant to enshrine her in PA
tonic affection | cannot tell. Thi, can tell.
This, reader, did actually happen.
That thus man Of the Worid, dged forty
three, feH IN lore icith Mrs. Nophjd Brent,
aged fGy-Hree, and poSHtreiy maze u
dorHrigH fool Of himSelC
Ladies' am your most obedient humble
servant