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Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
The Primary Election On Saturday

The Primary Election On Saturday.
The primary elections of the Demo-
Gratis on Saturday was, as was antici-
pated, q hOtly contested affair. The
two wings of the party the Salisbury
or anti-Saulsbury or Wolcott were the
contestants, and each played with a
strong hand, but both couldn't be win
ners. When the polls were read out
it was found tn, the Salisbury partv
had carried the day by 81 majority in a
total poll of 476. within a few votes of
the full strength of the party. The
lines were never more firmly or strong
ly drawn between opposing parties O;
fought out with more bitter spirit.
No blows however were struck and no
nearer to a fight was reached than a
man getting outside of his coat. The
passing of the lie" is somewhat ad-
missible on such election days. But
there was d fearful state of debaucherv:
men were brought literally like sheen
and marched to the polls like driving
sheep in a pen. One of the politicians
declared he hSd been engaged at the
business for twenty years and he had
not at any time with the Republicans so
severe a fight or known so many votes
purchased. The victorious faction
had Il room on the opposite side Of the
street from the polls where the hoo.
die" was distributed, and from which
they emerged to vote. The place of
the other faction was more distant.
Heelers and strikers were employed to
herd the cattle, and there were enough
nf hn IoffOp 70 LnaV, hov,, lv,~..
The WOlcOtt men claim that their
defeat resulted from the unlimited
funds in the hands of their opponents,
and from the fact they had it assured
ly and early, they could the better or
ganize for its use. They also claim
they had no fund to draw on, and hav.
ing to depend on themselves, had tc
60 it cautiously. The Salisbury men
say however the others bid up on them
and got some of their men away from
them, and that they used the "sinew:
of war" freely. Just how much money
was used will of course never be
known, but there is every evidence the
amount was large. 1t is confidently
asserted that the Salisbury party haC
about 81 900 and u draft for as mucl
more as was needed. Their opponent.
assert they were induced to use wha
they did on the defensive, but if thei
excitement in the sharp contest did no
get the better Of their caution, it would
leave a doubt where to account for tht
amount that was aaoat. The SUM
paid for votes was largely about $1,000
but 1t Is asserted some got $25 anC
even higher. It is a sad reflection
upon the honesty and purity of Della
ware politics, but some of these day
maybe, we will have a new constitu
ton that will do away with many O
the old usages. The following are tn
tickets voted for by the respective fac
tiODs:
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
NEW WHEAT
LOST

On Monday evening, between INV resi-
dence on Mt. Vernon street and Soutb
street a GOLD BREAST PIN. Tho
finder will be suitably rewarded by return
ing the same to
MRS. w. A. FAIRIES.
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
Base Ball Notes.

The game between the Solar Tips, of
Philadelphia, and the Smyrna team, on
the grounds of the latter last Thursday
resulted in a victory for the Solar Tips
by a score of 8 to 4, but it might have
been very different if the Smyrna
pitcher had not been struck by a Whiz-
ziDg ball on the arm, and so disabled
as to cause him to leave the field, his
place to the finish of the game having
to be supplied by Charles Barnes, who
does not claim to be a pitcher At the
second inning, when this happened, the
score stood to l in favor of Smyrna,
and the general opinion was that the
Solar Tips would have been beaten.
One of the best games that has been
played in the State this season was be-
tween the Smyrna and Dover teams
yesterday at the Capital, the score
standing Smyrna l to Dover 0.
Carter and Grawley were the shuttle
for Smyrna, and HOdson and Magee
for the Dover.
The only run made was by Newell in
the fourth inning. He went 10 the bat
and corked Hodson for two Dagger.
He made third on a great slide. And
when the catcher dropped the ball ne
slid home in great style.
The fielding on both sides was sharp
No player of the Dover team got past
second. Both HodsOn and Carter re-
ceived fine support. Dover kicked on
the umpiring, but Mr.. Norris was very
impartial.
The attendance was about 500.
The score in full follows:
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29

Serofula, in the blood cOrrupts and o0niami
mates every tissue and fbre IN the whole body
but whether appearing in the form Of sWellines
erysipelas or running Sores the malignant
poiscns Of this disease are completely cradlcatdd
BY the use Of Ayers saraaparllla.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
WOLCOTT TICKET.

WOLCOTT TICKET.
For State Contention,
Chas. f. Moore,
r. S. w. Hirons,
Abel S. Riggs,
Benz. b. Allen,
Charles Wheatman,
John l.. Boyd,
Reuben Ford,
Jas. w. Spruance.
For County Convention,
Legislative Branch.
Robert Hill,
Samuel Wheatman,
VIM. Winford,
Jas, G. Robinson,
w. p. Cummins,
Eugene Grow,
GeO. Reed LOtl0nd,
Thos. Kirby,
For Sheriff and Coroner,
Robert Denney,
John Reynolds,
j. L. Truax,
VIM. Whitlock,
Q, w. Willumsen,
VIM, Wilds, Jr.,
IL, D. Boyer,
A. Lee Cummins.
For assessor,
Harry Rawley.
For Inspector,
Abel s. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
SALISBURY TICKET.

DA ADD u II 1 1lCh II L.
Delegates to the State Contention.
John Mustard,
Samuel Taylor,
John V. Spruance,
l.. |. Handy,
NJ. w. Manning,
William NJ. Boyer.
Thomas B. Donovan,
Jeremiah Goldsborough.
Legislature and LeUy Court Delegates
William Z. Hall,
Horace r. Mustard,
John NJ. Voshell.
Joshua T. Jerman.
Joseph G, Goldsborough,
j. Frank Denney,
Samuel j. Cole,
john w. Ford.
Sheriff and Coroner Delegates.
John VanGasken,
Benton V. Weldon,
Henry w. jefferson,
Nathaniel Pratt,
Henry Slaughter,
James Startling,
Clement V. Scout,
Lucius p. Campbell.
Inspector,
William B. Megear
assessor,
John P. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
The attendance was about 500.
The score in full follows:
DOVER
SCORE BY INNINGS

myrna....................O 0 0 0 OIL
Dover..................."....O 0 0 0 0 90
Two base hits-Newell, Wharton, Conroy Base
on balls-Kelley Passed ball, Magee. Struck
out-by HodsOn, 16; by Carter 7. Stolen bases
Smyrna, 3. Umpire-Robert Norris, of Smyrna
Time of game-l hour and 30 minutes
The winning nine, as a result of their
victory yesterday at Dover, refreshed
themselves with cake and cream at
StevensOn's saloon last evening.
The Smyrna and Middletown teams
cross bats to-day on the grounds of the
latter.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
DEATHS.

Green Spring August 2sd, Lizzie.
aged months
FAaNDkRS LiCE.--In this town, Aueust29tb Gee.
w Nandefsliee aged about y years.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
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required. IL Is guaran teed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded Price % cents 1,ar
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Smyrna times., 1888-08-29

When baby was sick. we gave her cs.,o-t.
When she was Child, She cried for Ct.t',r;;
When she became Miss, She clung 10 Cs>f1ri,
when she had children, she gave them CaItoris
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps
at J. B. Cooper's. P''
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29
GRAIN.
OFFICE OF

OFFICE OF
Philadelphia Z Smyrna Transportation COMPANY
August 29th, 1888.
Smyrna times., 1888-08-29

Trials Of Speed every day by some Of the
best TrOtters and PAGERS in the world.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
THE FARMERS CONVENTION

TO be held in this city on Tuesday
next, December II, promises to be an
occasion of much interest Ia the agricul-
tural affairs of southern Kansas. Let
tiers that have been received at the board
of trade rooms indicate that the coun-
ties of southern Kansas are to be well
represented. a general invitation is ex-
tended to all interested in the growth
and development of this portion of the
state to be present. The convention
will meet in the board of trade
rooms and will be called to order at II
a. IN. The morning hour will be occu-
pied with an address Of welcome and
election Of officers and other preliminary
matters.
The afternoon session will convene at
? o'clock, at which time Judge Parkin
son, of Fort Scott, will address the con-
vention on the question Of producing
sugar from sorghum cane. Then the
following topics viii be taken up in
their order: Corn, the kind of seed to
plant and its culture. Cotton, will ii
pay? The best grasses to produce.
Raising of hogs and cattle.
One Of the chief purposes of this con-
vention is to bring the farmers together
for general discussion and to profit by
each others experience. An opportunity
viii be given the delegates to visit the
mammoth packing house of Dold & Sons
and the location of the Whitaker plant
Our business men should be present at
this convention and greet the farmers of
southern Kansas.
All railroads sell tickets at one and
one-third fare for the round trip. Pur-
chasers must take receipt of agent when
they buy their tickets and get the re-
duction on the return ticket from this
CITY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09

An interesting item Of show news from
Houston, Tex, says that while a circus was
il that town recently the audience was highly
interested TO sec a negro run out Of tho tent
pursued by white man with pistol In bis
hand, and, naively adds the report, "a couple
of shots being heard moment later, TIE au-
dience and performers adjourned % sec 6
negro lying dead in the moonlight
Emma Abbott says that singing Is the best
cure for consumption, and that a young
woman who came to her with only a small
Engaged as a chorus girl 10 the Abbott COM
pany, has nov two healthy lungs, and chest
like an athlete.
In 1890 there IS 10 BE- given theatrical cr-
position In London. Visitors VIII be initiated
into all the secrets Of the stage; everything
tkat belongs 70 theatre, before and behind
the footIi.bts, viii receive some representa-
ton. Models OF the best theatres all over the
world will be On exhibition, an1 grand open
air productions Ct pastoral dramas VII ee
given.
Nine. Alhani recently had quite al inter
estin= seance with Queen Victoria a. Oh
Mar lodge. Albani sauS c ballad - tie
queen ard then Victoria deigued 70 pay
two or three selections for tie amusement q
tue prima donna. Victoria does nOt play
wonderfully well, but kl5zui kindly re-
markell tat Sue might have done worse. -
This sueeci 81 touchei Victoria's sense &
hunlor that sra asked AI6ali 70 luBeh vita
her tic next dsT.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
THE FARMERS CONVENTION.

To tie Editor Of the EAGLE.
The press is Just now discussing the
farmers convention. pro and con.
The fact is patent to every student of
civilization that the act of. converting
together the members of any tribe or
community for the free exchange of
ideas in whatever line of life, has always
constituted the difference between barba-
rism and intellectual growth. The Of
tener an interest can assemble its mem
bers together at each stage of its
progress to discuss its failures and sue
cesses. the better it will be in every re-
spect. provided there Is full represen-
tation.
\ farmer of this section particularly,
and of the state at large, should not fail
to attend any such convention at any
reasonable cost. 1t can. and
no doubt will be, to coin
phrase. Fair Of ideas.
Such fairs represent the ideal product of
the whole farm: the scrubby specimens
as well as the selections which used TO be
exhibited in the real fairs.
Coming here they VIII see in this city
the nucleus Of the great future market
of all this great section. At the stock
wards and packing houses, just now in
extreme infancy, the farmers can learn
something of the promises of the future.
BY this they can guage their future &C
tons. Looking over this city they VIII
see the growing causes which are TO IN
suae reader sales and better cash prices
for their produce in the future, as they
have unquestionably done in the past.
Il viii be the initial concentration of the
agricultural wisdom Of this new country
face 70 face with the assembled elements
of its past achievements and future
promises in its own local capital. \
capital created by their energies in q
dozen years of struggling with untamed
nature. created. whether Intentionally
or not. so far as individual thought IL
concerned. through the operation Of
cause and effect. controlled by natural
laws.
Ii does NOT matter that jealousles ex-
ist about this city. 4 city or CONNER
ciaI capital had to be hereabouts. So
far. 1t falls out regardless OF boonls, o.
general depressions, Of Jealous spitework
and defamations, OF foolhardy specuia-
lions, individually or collectively. that
city is Wichita SO far. That il Will ever
be so 10 leading capitalist Of broad busi-
ness view. no well informed man OF any
locality who ever saw it doubts Tor a
moment. Ii this time any editor OF
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN.

Kansas is running wild on state in
stitutions, We picked up the report OF
one educational institution yesterday in
which upwards of one hundred and
twenty-five thousand dollars are asked
for the expenses of next year. There
are at least q dozen state institutions
now, Including educational, charitable
and penal. Al Will be asking increased
appropriations no doubt and some of
them building funds. And then there is
the state capital building that is eating
up Kansas dollars quite rapidly. Besides
these it is proposed we believe that the
state this winter shall take on two or
three more public institutions. The rep
resentatives and senators of southern
mud western Kansas should keep their
eyes open this winter for combinations;
powerful combinations, viii be made in
yhe interests which are seeking the
money of the state and these interests
are not all state institutions.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
A Curtain Lecture, So to Speak.

Hiawatha World.
AS a watchman on the tower of eth
les we are compelled to notice briefly the
disgusting spectacle Of the Langtry trot-
ting all over the country with running
mate called Gebhardt. The man is an
alleged assistant husband, yet this paint
ed Jazebelis giving entertainments which
are attended by the fashionable and elite
Langtrv has no dramatic talent that
makes people sometimes forget the frail-
tiles of the fair sex, but has taking
form" that is greatly assisted by Worth
of Paris. to fascinate the men and make
women envious. She is heralded by the
blare of trumpets and rattle of drums
travels in palace car and is a modern
imitator of the voluptuous Cleopatra.
And yet society is so shaped that II a
p6or seemstress makes mlsstep the
same heightened ladies that applaud the
Langtry Will catch up their skirts and
exalt their noses high III the ar as they
pass her on the street. Thank heaven, a
lady in Toronto the other day did snub
her
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
Worth Investigating.

Peabody Graphic.
The new packing house Of jacob Dold
& Sons. at Wichita. Is now III active op-
Grafton, and they are Strengthening and
packing about 500 hogs per day. And
at the prices they have been paying 1t
rather strikes Us that our shippers and
stockmen generally had better lnvesti-
gate the matter and see if they cant
save little in the way OF freights, II
nothing more, by selling their hogs in
Wichita. And it may be that they
could DO Just as well. II not
little better, on cattle at the
same market. II you get. as much for
your stock III Wichita as YOU can in Kan
sas City. you will save Oh freights ana
on time. You can run to Wichita IN
two hours. or three at the farthest, ana
Of course there is always lass danger q
accident or being sidetracked on a short
run OF two or three hours than there :
on a run OF fifteen TO twenty hours. We
only make these suggestions for what
they are worth. but II seems TO rs tie
matter Is worth investigating.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
A TIRESOME THING.

The spectacle of goggle-eyed Whitney
fourishing around with the United
States navy threatening the Island of
Hayti, is a tiresome one. This Coal-Oil-
Johnny Of Cleveland's administration,
who cheated poor John Roach out of his
life, reminds us Of monkey clinging to
the top of very high pole. He is the
synecdoche of all the political dudes of
America. With what incidental ebuli-
ton does he order three or four old hulks
to be gotten ready to sail south imme-
diately, and then that flourish with
which a rear admiral is told to transfer
his flag ''Oh Lord, that eve. this thing
should be- What has that dude been
doing for the past four years that the
half dozen vessels at his command in
harbor haven't been kept ready at least
to haul anchor and sail as far as the
Florida reefs? If the administration of
Cleveland is to be recognized as accipient
how will you designate his secretary of
the navy:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
AMERICAN FORESTRY CONGRESS.

The seventh annual meeting of the
American Forestry congress was beE in
Atlanta. Ga. the past week, continuing
from wednesday to Friday, both inclu-
sive. The object of the society Is to pre-
vent the wasteful destruction of the for
ests Of the country, and TO encourage
the cultivation of forest trees Of all de
sirable varieties throughout the country.
Many, in fact most, of the western
states have passed laws to promote tree
culture, and the work has been greatly
encouraged by eNempting lands planted
in trees from taxation, awarding pre-
miums. etc.
In late years most of the southern
states have also taken hold of the matter
in earnest and to the great benefit of
that section. Under its system
of agriculture their lands. once
heavily ana almost universally
tlmber7d. had become almost denuded.
This resulted III great Inconvenience in
many parts. the more serious being in
the effects produced upon the climate
The rainfall decreased as the timber dis
appeared until in many portions the sit
uation became alarming; nor have these
conditions materially changed as vet in
some localities. 1t is hoped. however.
that through the systematic efforts put
forth by the American Forestry congress
and local auxiliary organizations, en-
couraged and strengthened, as they are.
by iudicious legislation. most OF the diff
fculties experienced from an inadequate
extent of forest rs at present viii be
overcome.
The value Of the annual forest product
Of the United states is estimated to be
double that OF the entire wheat crop OF
the country. and more than that of the
hay, rye. oats. barley. buckwheat. pota-
toss and tobacco crops all taken together.
In view of these facts. therefore. the
great Importance of the work which the
Forestry congress has in hand will thus
be seen, and the magnitude of its mis-
sion Is further emphasized when the in
fuence which forests exerts upon eli
matte conditions is considered.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
LITERARY GOSSIP.

sFaust" has been translated into modern
Greek.
Of all ,Ir. EoweIls' works, "vvenetian Life
hcs had the largest sale.
The entire estate left by Dr. James Free
man Clarke is worth less than $4,000.
1t is estimated that it will take ten years
to publish all the posthunous works Of Victor
Hugo.
Mrs. Susan Wallace, wife Of tho author Of
'Ben Hur," has a new work, "Repose In
Egypt"
Mr. R. Stevens will tell the story Of his
South Pacific cruise in about fifty short serial
articles.
Gerald Massey, the English poet, is now in
America ard will give lectures throughout
the country.
Laura Daintry denies that she is "a legiti-
mate offspring of the erotic brain of Ella
Wheeler Wilcox"
New lyrics have been introduced into "The
Cup" by Lord Tennyson at the request of Miss
Mary Anderson.
Anna katherine Greene preserves the old
stumps of the pencils with which she has
written her tales.
Max O'ReIl formed copartnership with
On elevator boy in Boston, and viii use some
stories the boy told him
An unpublished poem By Wordsworth, 100
lines long, win appear in MacInillan's new
edition of the poets works.
NJ Emile Zoia was inspired, 50 il is said, to
write lie Reve" by Lord Tennyson's line il
'Locksley Hall Sixty Years After"
Mrs. Alma Tadema and Mrs. Edmund
Gosse are sisters, and they resemble each
other in being blonde, tall and quite talented
Bret Harte, Mark Twain. Bill Nye, E "
Howe, Charles Egbert Craddock and Joaquin
Miller made their first successes in western
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
gh Daily gao Sunday aeorniuo 1eeember g.


other dissemination of news or opinions,
IS only making fool of himself to hide
this fact from an intelligent people. who
either know it or will inquire and find
1t out in the near future.
All the discredit thrown upon Wichita
by her pretended rivals has never car
ried dollar to their Golfers, although it
has kept some money and people from
this section generally, and thus injured
the whole. An army could as well ig-
more the key to its position as the pro-
ducers and business men of all this sec
ton can afford to ignore this city.
Let them, then, come and verify what
is here said. Let us hold conventions of
every interest in our section and assist
to stimulate and build up all its best in
terests unselfishly.
w F HTTCHISoS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Retire EN- With a Pension.

Topeka Capital
An old gentleman of Ohio uamed Opp,
the father of thirteen young Ops, has
married a Mrs Heffelheimer, the mother
of sixteen young Heffelheimers. Thus
the loving couple have twenty-nine chill
dren TO start in life with. Mr.. Opp is
90 years of age and Mrs. Opp is 81. The
Opps and the Heffelheimers have done
their share toward replenishing the
earth. and they had better let up on the
increase and multiply business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
BARRY'S BREAK.

F. p Barry, the obstreperous individ-
ual who was unceremoniously kicked
out of the knights of Labor a short time
ago, has formally entered upon his
threatened undertaking, that of organ
ling an Independent movement in OPP
position to the old order. He has opened
headquarters at East Saginaw, Mich,
from which point he has issued mani
festo to the working people of America,
announcing himself as the founder and
leader Of new labor movement to be
known as the Brotherhood of United
Labor. The cardinal principles Of the
new order as announced in the mani
festo are:
First-The right of man to the use OF
the earth. Second-Taking from Insurers
and shylocks the right to control our cur
rency. Third-Government ownership of
means of transporting persons, freight
and intelligence, and the taking of those
engines OF human happiness out of the
hands of stock gamblers and spectators
and operating them for the benefit of the
producer and consumer.
The first thing in order now will be
to secure the formal endorsement Of
Henry George and DIR. McGlynn of the
move, which is based upon their doc
trines and theories. That it will enlist
the sympathy and cooperation of that
school of political economists extant
there is no doubt. but that very fact and
the additional fact that it is meant
to be a political society will pre-
vent it from becoming popular as n
laboring mans organization. Laboring
men of intelligence and experience have
long since legrned that such organiza-
tons do them and their interests no
GOOD.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09
KANSAS EOLLA2T.
IL - is emntE for a.

The Cloud cou8ty jail is empty for the
first lime IN several years
LYONS horse men are shipping draft
stock 10 Colorado By the ear load
The people of johnson county have
voted IN favor Of a new court house End
Jail.
The pronunciation match has super
cesied the spelling bee al Conway springs
and IS said to be provocative Of much
meTrlment.