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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

mans name appears on two of the
three registry books. If he has not
then paid his tax he can still have the
opportunity to pay his tax.
81 am glad the attention of my coun-
trymen is called to this matter, for II
will show them the responsibility OF
the right to vote. 1t takes more time,
I know. If he is old or sick he may
not be able to be registered, yet the
same conditions apply to all. This is
not child's play, it is not for fun and
excitement, it is for the gravest duty
that men can perform for the country
in which they find their homes. feel
deeply impressed by the Importance OF
the subject which 1 am discussing.
Each man among you should give all
the time and take all the trouble to
get yourself registered that you may
show your sentiment at the election.
1.-THE publication of the list OF voters
is provided for in this registration law
in manner incompatible. If a man
finds an illegal register he can bring
his witnesses and calmly prove what
he knows. If the challenge Is sus-
tanned the name is stricken from the
registration lists. Illegal voting is
checked by this system. Each party
shall have a challenger at each regis
tration and election place. The
object of the law is fairness and JUS
tice; thus each party is represented.
Inspectors of Election have the power
to keep the peace and repress disorder
keep the space to the window open, to
prevent the voters from intimidation
aud violence, to protect the ballot
boxes and to have the assistance OF
the officers of the law in all these mat
ters.
"By the ballot law in this same vol
ume the polls can only be approached
through an alley-way entered thirty
feet from the polls. The voter shall
pass into a room in which is a very
small number of officials. 1t shall be
light and comfortable. There are
three booths in which he shall prepare
his ballot. He shall not bring his bal
lot with him. If not intelligent
enough to prepare it himself, an honest
man of his own party shall assist him
When he deposits his ballot he shall
fold it, and no one can know what ht
has voted. If some one pays him K
vote a certain way that person has nj
assurance but his word that he will d.
it. A man who accepts money for hi
vote is not likely to have word wOrtl
anything.
A suggestion thrown out by Mr.
Bayard was for men of imperfect edu
cation or Indifferent peumanship to g
to the registration places with thei
names fully and plainly written on
piece of paper. The law requires tn
recording of the full name of each ap
plicant, and by this means much trOu
BILE would be avoided.
The Governor is clothed with til
power of appointing all the registrar
of voters 10 ALL the election districts i
the state outside of Wilmington
There are twenty of these electiO
districts in New Castle county, thrice
in Kent, and fifteen in Sussex, in al
forty eight. In all of which GovernC
Reynolds has the right to appoint res
istrars under the new registration bill
As the Governor is not restricted
a partizan sense, he can appoint ever
man of the forty eight, Democrats.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
BY the Governor:
DAVID I. MARVEL,
Secretary of State.

In his annual report Postmaster
General Wanamaker intends to renew
his recommendation in behalf of linn
tied postal telegraph. In the last
Senate a unanimous report was made
in its favor, but owing to the pressure
of other business, due to the delay in
acting on the bill for honest elections,
the report was not considered.
As proposed by Mr.. Wanamaker
says the Philadelphia Press, there is
really no ground for objection to the
postal telegraph. 1t does not involve
any financial outlay by the Govern
ment, and no increase in the number
of employees. 1t is merely proposed
to contract with any company which
will do the business at the lowest
rates. The contracting telegraph com
pany would furnish lines, instruments
and operators and transmit the mes
sages at rates fixed by the Govern
ment. all of which would go to tnt
company, except two cents per mes
sage, which would be retained by th'
Post Office Department to cover it
expense in collecting and distributing
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

THE new election law will necessar-
lily entail a good deal of friction at the
coming election, changing at it does so
radically the method of voting
from that pursued by our people dur
ing all their lives. Some of the "Old-
timers" will doubtless not recognize it as
election day in the absence of the hus-
tie, eroWding and pushing at the win
dow. The voters will require instruc-
ton in these new methods, and thus
early Hon. Thomas F. Bayard has set
the initiative in explaining the law,
which he did in an address in a public
hall in WHINING Friday night
The following extracts will give our
readers some idea of the changes in
the ways Of voting, and how tney
should prepare to exercise the right Of
franchise. No change was made -
the law regarding the payment of poll
tax:
81 will particularly call your atten-
ton to the new registration law. II
does not Of course add too or subtract
from the qualifications of the voter.
The npshot Of this law is this that it
gives 70 the busy, industrious, we'll
behaved, modest citizen an OppOrtun-
ity to cast his vote quietly and unmO-
Tested more than any other law we
have had. II provides for four regis
tration days, three of them Saturdays
before each election. Each man who
applies will be fully examined as to
his nativity, color and 80 on, and as 10
qualification to vote. All these facts
are to be entered in a book. When
you 90 10 register take your tax re-
ceipt. If you do not, it will be stated
in book that you will have the right
70 vote as soon as you paY your tax.
The law requires that the voter must
pay his own tax. personally. He can.
not send his son or neighbOr, and
he cannot buy 1000 tax receipts for
others.
"There is . special law for Will
ningtOn and another for the State.
Il IS required that each person appear
ing to be registered shall display tar
receipt.
"All the books shall be kept ia har
mOuy with each other. They arE
open and can be examined fully. On
the day Of the election the inspectors
are required to be present at O'Clock
IN order that the books shall again b.
revised and be ia absOlnte harmony
before the polls are opened at 9 o'clock
II any man Is improperly on the lisl
and you know It You can file cause
for challenge and have right to be
heaed TO show that he has no right Il
fbe EoeSatered. You can do this In de
Liberation and can thus have the op
Certainty to prevent an unlawful
woter FROM making useless your vote
No vofe shall be accepted unless tbs
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
A Yard Of Roses.

One of the popular painting at the
New York Academy of Design, was q
yard-long panel of roses, A crowd
was always before It. One art critic
exclaimed, "Such bit of nature should
belong to all the people, tits too beau
tiful for one man TO hide away.n
The Youths C0mpaniOn seized the
idea and spent 500, 900 to reproduce the
painting. The result has been a tri-
umph of artistic delicacy and color.
The Companion makes an Autumn
gift of this copy ofthe painting to each
Of IFS 900, 900 subsoFIbsrs. Any others
who may subscribe now for the drst
ZINE and request It, will receive the
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
Kantnn Itema.

A new stOne-wall bridge is being
erected over the branch east of our
town, generally known as "Pink's
Branch" It will be a very durable
structure, when completed.
Stephen Walker and wife have
moved to Newark, N. j., to settle
the account of his father, who died
recently.
T. ]. Roe and wife are visiting his
parents near penton, Md.
Miss Lizzie Griffin, teacher of our
primary school, attended the New Cas-
tie Teachers Institute last week.
Miss May Green of Millington is the
guest of Mrs. ]. B. Messick.
The festival held by the Ladies
Mite Society was q grand success.
Everything passed off nicely. Be-
tween $50 and $50 was realized.
John II. Taylor, ore of our prOmin-
ent merchants, Is suffering with
sore hand, supposed to be caused by
sticking a nail in il, sometime previous.
Messrs. Carsins and Maxwell ship
ped their last car load of tomatoes on
Friday. They did Aourishing bust
ness during the canning season, which
was q great benefit to the town and
Ficipity, we hope they will return
pext season. X. y. z.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

In making this announcement
we claim that our stock of Drv
Goods and Ladies' and Misses,
Coats will far surpass any pre-
viOus season. While we are
urged by the approaching sea
son to give extra attention to
this department, we are never
theless not unmindful of orr
other departments, which we
never neglect, always aiming to
lead in these, however great NAV
be the rush elsewhere.
Now is the time to talk of
wearing apparel. We know Of
nothing more dressy, or prettier
in dress fabric than fine Hen
rietta.
We have the leading Fan
shades in Silk Finish Henrietta
at 85c per yard. An especially
good thing.
We cannot suggest a more ser
viceable dress fabric than an all
wool Surah. We are Offering
this in all the popular shades at
soc. 1t is excellent value. Would
be cheap at 6Oc.
All-woOl cloths, with a dash
here and there of high colors.
forming broken plaidsand stripes
The effect is very good. They
are marked to sell at Doc but
would be very cheap at 6Oc.
"Aldine Suitings" are extern
sively talked about by Philadel-
phia merchants at 39c. We have
them in greys at this price, and
they are very good value. Strict
ly all wool and 36 inches wide.
Mourning Goods are a special
ty with us. We can show YOU
some very good things in this
line, in both all wool and printed
cOttOns.
We are Gin it" with 25c Cloths
and Henriettas. In plain colors
we have the latest Fall shades.
and in stripes and plaids we will
show you some beautiful styles.
Our space is not sufficient to
give in detail our assortment of
printed goods. Such as, Serges.
Outing, Chuddah Cloth, Calico.
Ginghams, &c. However, if you
will give us the opportunity, we
can show an immense assert
ment in this line. Everyone
knows the American Indigoes,
that never were sold for less than
SC. We have a large assortment
of these, which we are offering
at &c.
AS the cool weather approach
es it suggests the need of Blan-
kets and Comforts. We are
ready for you and can honestly
say that we never before had
such beautiful line, and, better
than all, Onr prices are right.
After many days of patient
waiting, we have at last received
from our Cloak manufacturer
the largest line of Ladies' Coats
that were ever offered to the
trade in this vicinity. We now
feel that we, as well as our
friends, are justly rewarded for
the long waiting, as the styles
far surpass our highest expecta
tiOns, and we think they will dc
justice to the best of city cloak
houses.
The line comprises an assert
ment of Is different styles, which
are the latest, and we assure you
the prices are right.
If you know a good Muslin
when you see it inquire for our 81
unbleached, and bleached, Sc.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
THE SMYRNA TIMES.

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, Editor and
Proprietor. at Smyrna, Del.
MS-SUBscRIPTIoN-on year, strictly in ad-
vance, sl.5O; If not paid in advance, $780, No
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 irstinsertiOn; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made TO quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NO TICES will be charged Five Cen
per line
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

Mi es' Nerve and Liver Pills.
Act on new principle--r regulating the
liver, stomach and bowels through the
merUeS. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure biiousness, bad taste
torpid liver, piles, constipation. Unequaled
for men, women, children. Smallest, mild
est, surest so doses, % cts. Samples free
at j. Wesley Denney's drugstore
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

"Yard of Roses," while the edition lasts
without extra Charges.
Besides the gift of this beautiful pic
ture. all new subscribers will receive
the Companion free from the time the
subscription is received TIL January 1st
including the Thanksgiving and Christ
mas double numbers, and for full
year from that date. The price of the
Companion is $1.75 year.
Every family should take this bright
est aud best of literary papers, in ad-
ditiOn to its local paper.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

KAHN.-At sea, on the 18th inst. Mayer VOshel
son of solomon L. and Sadie V. Kahn aged l6
years. 5 months.
Dover papers please copy.
IONES-In this town. on Nov Goth, 1891, Aubrey
krider, infant son of Walter &. and Maggie NJ
Jones aged months, day.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

AT a regular communication of Har-
mony Lodge, No. Is, A. F. and A. NJ,
held on Nov. 10Th, 1891, the following
preamble and resolutions we're unani-
mOusly adopted
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Great Architect
Of the Universe to remove from our midst our
late brother Isaac II. FAIRIES and
WHEREAS. 1t is but just that a fitting recogni-
ton OF his many virtues should be had therefore
be it
ReSOlped, BY Harmony Lodge, No IS, Oh the
/ registry of Grand Lodge, of Delaware, of Ancient,
! Free and Accepted Masons, that, while bow
| with humble submission to the will of the Most
| High. we do not the less mourn for our brother
who has been taken from us.
| Resolved, That in the death of Isaac H. FAIRIES,
| this Lodge lamentS the loss of brother who was
| ever ready To prOfier the hand of aid aud the
| voice Of sympathy to the needy and distressed OF
the fraternity an active member of this society,
| whose utmost endeavOrs were exerted for its
| welfare and prosperity; friend and companion
who was dear to us all a citizen whose upright
/ and noble life was standard of emulation 10 his
| fellows.
ResOIvsd That the heartfelt sympathy Of this
| Lodge be extended to his family in their Gfilic-
| ton
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be spread upon
| the records OF the Lodge, and copy thereof be
transmitted to the family of our deceased brother
| and to each of the newspapers, THE SMYRNA
| TINES and the Clayton cal.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

The best SaIve in the world for GUS, Bruise
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores letter
Chapped Hands, ChlblainS, COrns and all Skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures Piles, OF no pay
required. 1t IS guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale bY James 2. Hoffecker, Smyrna
G. c. HarmOnsOn. Clayton.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
PROCLAMATION


While il is the duty of all men at all times TO
give most humble and hearty thanks 70
Almighty God for His manifold blessings, YET
il has become a custom IN this State to set apart
a day to render thanks for the great dement's mat
we have received at His hands.
Now, Therefore. l, ROBERT J, REYNOLDS,
Governor Of the State of Delaware, in accordance
with the established custom do appoint THU
DAY the TWenty-sixth day of November, INST,
as a day of Thanksgiving, and most earnestly
recommend that the people Of this state 90 on
that day lay aside their usual labors ana recrea-
lions and in such manner as their conscience
NAV dictate OffertO Almighty God their grateful
acknowledgements Of all His mercies, and HumDly
invoke His divine favor. that peace, prosperity,
fruRalfty and happiness may dwell among the
people Of this Commonwealth.
In witness whereof have hereun-
to set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State TO be hereuntO al
fxedat Dover, this twelfth Gay OF
TLs1 November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred ana
ninety-One and of the independence
of said State the one hundred ana
sixteenth.
ROBERT J. REYNOLDS.
By the Governor:
DAVID 7. MARVEL
Secretary of State.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

ALL the participants in the Dee
strict Skule" are requested to be at the
rehearsal at the Opera House this ev-
ening, and be there by z o'clock.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

L. G. Mccoy put a new tin roof on
the store of ] H. Jefferson last week,
and is putting one on the Clement
store house this week.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

The thanks of the TIMES OFFICE is
due Mr.. E. C. FAIRIES for a variety of
excellent wedding cake.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

GET your celery for the holidays at
Buchanan & Collins.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

GEO. +. BROWN has put new Her
ring & Co., Safe in the Office of Jer-
man & Cosgriff.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

THE meeting of the Benevolent As
ISOLATION will be held at the residence
of Mrs. T. B. Megear, next Tuesday
evening, December LIST.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

r. P. MASON, was bailed out of Jail
yesterday, and returned home from
Dover in the afternoon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
Personal.

J. NJ. Emerson, of the AnsOnia Conn,
Sentinel, who, with his wife, had been
making visit to his old home Denton,
Md, and were spending the day with
WIN. II. Carr ON their return, made
the TINES OFFICE fraternal call on
Monday afternoon. Mr.. Emerson has
been successful in his Yankee home
beyond what is usual in his profession.
Rev. DR.. julius E. Grammar, who
has been rector of St. Peters Protestant
Church, Baltimore, for many years,
has presented his resignation to the
vestry, to go into effect in a short time.
The vestry accepted the resignation
with regret, as DR.. Grammar insisted
it would be impossible for him to con.
tinue his charge on account of i'll
health. A little over thirty years ago
he was rector of st. Peters Church of
this town.
Rev. D. II. Davis, wife and two
children also DIR. J. G. Swinney, wife
and son, Chester, are visiting the fam
lily of DR.. c. o. Swinney.
Miss Annie r. lamar, an active
worker in the Christian Endeavor and
Good Templars, leaves next Monday,
Nov. 9Oth, for her future work and
home in Crawford, N. J.
Miss Christy, Of Wilmington, is visi-
ting Miss Mabel Thompson.
John II. Armstrong, with Sawyers &
Co., is spending few weeks home in
the dull season.
Martin Luesher, one of the proprie-
tors of the hosiery mill, who had been
confined at his home by sickness the
past week, was back at the mill yester-
day.
Miss BERTHE James of Dover, Is visi.
ting Miss Elva Jester.
L. s. Waller, of Laurel, has been Wis.
iting his brother L o. Waller.
DR.. Frances VanGasken has been
home from Philadelphia on visit Of
several days
Edward Farrell is on visit to New
York. Mrs. and Maia Farrell are
spending a few days in Philadelphia.
Mrs. James K. Orrell, of near Bren
ford, is visiting near Odessa.
Elmer Webb and bride, nee Lizzie
FAIRIES, returned Monday from a trir
north, and after a day home went on D
weeks visit to MillsbOrO. They viii
reside in Smyrna until March and ther
take up their residence in Clayton.
Freeman Raisin and wife, Baltimore
We're guests of Alex. G. Cummins Sat
urday and Sunday.
J. T. Jerman and wife leave to-day
for Townsville, Ga, to he gone til
spring returns,
Miss Minnie Hazel, OF Sudlersville,
Conference Academy school mate
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mis-
Bertha Smithers.
The fOllOwingpersOn visited Smyrns
the past week Chas. M. Wharton, O
Wilmington, Miss Nellie Long, o
Odessa, William Wells, of Philadel
phia, Miss M. E. Boulder, of Chesa
peake City.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
LADIES' CHILDREN'S AND
Infants Goats.

The assortment is large, the
styles are the best and the prices
are extremely moderate.
We are grateful to very many
for the substantial way they have
shown their appreciation Of our
superior qualities and low prices.
To the very great many who
have not yet purchased their
Winter cloak we extend a cordial
invitation to call and examine
the stock.
L. A. COTTON
Main Street, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

REV. R. K. STEPHENSON will COM
mence his revival services at Bethel
Thanksgiving evening by preaching
sermon appropriate to the day and
occasion.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

IF our young men do not get clothed
with handsome Overcoats and other
seasonable garments, at very moderate
cost, it will not be the fault of our
local clOthiers.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

FINE line of ladies neubias at Buch-
anan & Collins.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

YESTERDAY and Monday were
pretty strong poultry days for the
Thanksgiving market, the most of it
reaching H. J. Luce and j. w. Jones,
who notified the people through the
columns of the TINES that they wan
ted large quantities and were paying
the best prices. A good many ducks
and some chickens and geese were
brought in, but the chief want was the
turkey-the national holiday bird.
The prices paid were 10 and 10 cents
for good quality, but the market was
evidently not oyerstocked, as one
dealer yesterday afternoon sent and
bought all another DeFge dealer had,
relieving the latter Of All risk Of the
general market Turkeys had been
retailing at is cepts for the best, but
yesterday they vent ~ tg II cents per
pound, One or two oF mors e ss-fflless4
haye been going around 10 their lear
ons buying up poultry for shipm< nsn'
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

N. B. Smithers, Jr., o well.kpQwn
Lawyer Of Dover, died yesterday, aged
30 years
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

GENERAL Buffers forthcoming
book will be one of the largest histor-
ical autobiOgraphies ever published.
1t will contain one thousand large
pages, printed upon high grade paper
and illustrated with several hundred
wood engravings. It will be published
in English, German and French. The
best artists are now employed on the
work. The Dickinson Type Foundry
is casting type especially for it. The
typography and press-woFk will be by
the Barta Press, of Boston, the FIRST
edition to be not less than one hun
dred thousand, probably double that
number. The general and exclusive
agent for Delaware is John @. Bryant,
SOC King street, WILMINGTON. Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

The Y. w. c. T. u, will meet on
Friday evening, Nov. 9th, at the resi-
dence of Miss Julia Griffith. A special
programme has been arranged for the
occasion. All are cordially invited.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25
MUSIC

Job work neatly done.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

The Dover Sentinel thus refers to a
matter that concerns the established
merchants: Nearly every town of any
consequence has found the need of en-
acting an ordinance against allowing
travelling Cheap-JOhn concerns from
coming within their borders and beat
ing the people out of their money, by
advertising their wares as goods saved
from fire, bankrupt stock, etc.
Such fellows only remain a short time
in a place, never pay any taxes and no
benefit to the towns and villages they
enter. 1t would be well If Dover had
a like ordinance THAI our business men
could be protected in doing o legiti-
mate business,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

ATTENTION is called to the new ad-
vertisement of J. Frank Alice, jeweler,
of Dover; the Invitation" of Gran
vile B. Haines & Co., f. Beck, shoats,
and changes of E. G. Walls and Clar-
ence Prettyman.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

SHOPPERS for Christmas presents will
now have the pick of the novelties and
useful articles for drses and ornament.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1891-11-25

The city fathers of Snow Hill have
passed an ordinance making it mis-
demeanOr for owners to allow their
fowls to run upon the street. 1t is
punished by fine of 10 cents for each
and every Offense.