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Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Vne IatCer o,456, giving Rodney 9 ma
jority.
In 1874 a candidate appears who +
still living. Hon. John w. Houston
was opposed by George Read Riddl,
and Mr.. Houston was elected, receiv
ing, 6,229 votes to 6,O2S for his appo
nent.
In l846, John W. Houston, received
6,254 votes and defeated John D. Dill.
worth who got 6OO7 votes.
In lS4S, John W. Houston received
$3.50 votes and defeated William q
Whiteley who got COPS votes.
In 1850, George Read Riddle. George
b. Rodney and Frances B. Wait were
candidates, receiving respectively.
6,O55, 1926, and S13 votes. Mr.. Riddle
had 129 plurality.
In 1852. John W. Houston met bis
first defeat; George Read Riddle got
6,69S votes, Mr.. Houston $3.50.
In 1854, the Native American craze
swept the State, and Elisha D. Cullen
defeated George Read Riddle by vote
of $500 to 6,S34.
In 1856, Elisha D. Cullen was de-
feated by William G. Whitelev. the
first receiving Sill to $500 for Cullen
1868, William G. WhiteTey received
1858 votes to 1852 for William r. Nor.
ris, of the Peoples party.
In 1850 there were three candidates.
and all three of them are still living
George P. Fisher got z, ,452 votes, Ben.
amin T. Biggs, 7,4S5 and Elias S. Reed.
761.
In 1862, William Temple defeated
George P. Fisher by a vote of SO51 to
to S'Ol4 for Fisher, but Mr.. Temple.
having died, a special election was
held in 1868 to fill the vacancy, when
n. b. Smithers received 8,215 votes to |
10 votes for Charles Brown, and 7 scat
tenng. This was the year of the war.
when the Democrats refused to vote
under military surveillance at the
polls.
In 1854 John A. Nicholson got 8762
votes to S,253 votes for N. B. smithers.
and was elected.
In 1866, John A. Nicholson received
1898 votes to 1858 for John L. McKim
and was elected.
In 1868, Benjamin T. Biggs received
IO,96l votes to 1886 for A.T.A. Tor.
)ert.
In 1870, Benjamin T. Biggs received
2,4S4 votes to 1O,OO1 for Joshua T.
1eald.
In 1872. the Greeley campaign, James
:. Lohand received IL 1878 votes to H.
28 for Custus W. Wright.
LIZ 1874, James Williams, now a State
'enator elect, received 1902 votes, to
I,O24 for James r. Lohand. ;
In 1876 James Williams received 13. !
SO votes to 1882 for Levi c. Bird and !
81 for Charles Moore.
In 1878, E. L. Martin received 1O.57o s
Otes 70 1856 for John G. Jackson. a il
reenback candidate.
In 1880, E. L. Martin received IA 9s6 b
Otes to 1892 for John W. Houston 8
ld l22 for John G. Jackson. Mr.. q
ouston who was elected to Congress Il
1894, is an associate Justice of the F
lperior Court at the age of 78. +,
In 1882, Charles B. Lore received 16..
'S votes and defeated Washington -
astings, who received IA, $40 votes. 2
In 1884, Charles B. Lore received 16.. 9.
4 votes to 1910 for Anthony Hig- II
MS.
In 1886, John B. Pennington received y,
,l86 votes to 9 9,4O6 votes fer Richard u
. Cooper, temperance candidate. -
In 1888, John B. Pennington received :
,4l2 votes to 1852 votes for Charles
Treat.
In 1890, and the last election held. - -
hn W. Causey received 17,742 votes \;
1880 for Henry P. Cannon.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

With his thumb boy is said 10 have
saved the Netherlands frOm inunda.
tion. Many people have been saved
from the invasion of disease by bottle
Of Ayers sarsaparilla. This medicine
imparts tone to the system and
strengthens every organ and fibre of
the body,
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Ifyour house Ia on ere you put wa
ter on the burning timbers, not on the
smoke. And ifyOu have cataarh you
should attack the disease in your
blood, not in your nose. To do this
take Hoods sarsaparilla, the great
blood purifier, which permanently
cures cataaTh.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

The best anOdyne and expectorAnt
for she cure Of colds aud coughs and
throat and bronchial troubles, is, un-
dOubtedly, Ayers Cherry PsOtorat.
Ask your druggist for it and at the
same time for Ayers Almanac, which
20 lree oalI,
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

A most dangerous thing is to allow
catarrh to run on. Use at once Old
eauPs Catarrh Cure and get well.
Price only 25 cents.
The baby's "best friend is DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup, since it maintains the
the baby's health by keeping it free
from collie, diarrhea, etc.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

London had $4,000, 900 Ere the ether
day, and the weather was 50 cold that
the streams of water played upon the
hre fell to the pavement in iciCles.
The London Rremen now have an idea
OF what an American blizzard is like
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Out in Kansas, Mr.. Erastus J. Tur,
ner. member Of Congress from that
state, has bid 81, 900 for Senator Ingalls,
seat. He probably imagines that AL.
lance men are cheap lot of states
men. The Hon. Calvin 8. Brice, oil
New York, recently elected U. 8. Sen
atOr from Ohio would have considered
himself fortunate to get his place for
5000.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Once more the cables are burdened
with the prediction that upon the
death of the preseut Pope, an Amer
lean will be elected to succeed him. An
American will be Pope Abont the time
BelVa A. Lockwood is president Of the
United States.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

To regulate the stomach, liver and
bowels, DR.. Pierce's Pellets excel. One
a dose.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Sussex county carried of four Of the
six officers with which to organize the
Legislature, and the Democrats Of
Keut are mad about Il.
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14
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Company.
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ePSclaI rates ior large sums 10 remain for Yea ?
LADIES, also to those of Executors. Administrst
lots trustees, Guardians and Receivers
Inc company acts by authority of la,v ae
executor, Administrator, Guardian Repeiver apJ
agent ana executes trusts of every descriDtion
correspondence solicited and fun Information
IuIrlshed concerning any branch of the Com
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Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Pleasant to the taste, surprisingly
quck in effect and economical in price
no wonder that DR.. Bulls Cough gyr-
up is the leading preparation of its
kind.
"Ohl woman, in thy hours of ease
uncertain, coy and hard to please"
With children hurt, long hours she's
spent. Do try Salvation oil, the lini.
ment,
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

Both McLane and Mr.. Hall were
elected this year by u safer margin
than three years before, though the
war of 1912 being over aud peace es-
taolished, the vote was some 1900
smaller.
The Congressional term having been
shortened to two years the next elec-
ton was held in 1920, when the follow.
ing were candidates:
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14
Representatives of Three Quarters
Of Century.
NUMEROUS FAMILIAR NAMES.
The FaUOrite Sons That DeLavare Has
Sent to the LOVer House at Con-
gress-Cat This out and
Keep It.

r The Wilmington Sunday Star ha
: compiled the following account of me,
who have represented Delaware in tn,
national House of Representatives
since 1912, the year when the stat,
officials began to think worth while tC
notice what were then considered mat
ters of small moment.
The first record of elections in Della.
ware show that in 1912 the State had
two representatives in Congress and
this number continued up to 1924.
In 1912 there were four candidates
In the field, each receiving the following
veto:
Henry NJ. Ridgeley. 1913
Thomas CoOper............................. 189
n. '''''''''' ''.''''.. ......".S, ,22l
Richard Dale....................... 01o
scattering ................,,,..... Q
1t will be seen from the above that
Messrs' Ridgely and Cooper were
elected, the first by 972 majority over
Hail. and the latter by 973 majority
over Dale. The whole number of votes
cast was 7,416, which was more than
halt the vote cast for Representative
in Congress in 1880, 68 years after.
wards.
Inc Congressional term at that time
DeIng three years, the next election
was held in 1915. None of those who
were candidates in 1912 were renomin.
ated on the regular ticket in 1915. bnt
Thomas Cooper, one of the representa-
tives in 1912, got 800 votes ia 1919
The following were the candidates in
the latter year and the vote each re.
ceived:
Willard Hall....................... 2 ZOO
Louis McLane.................... 5oo
Caesar A. Rodney 50e |
A'OuAey ''''''''''..'. .'.....,............34 423
Thomas Clayton. on.................... Aee |
Thomas Cooper. ........................... 8o0 |
Now the historical names of Dolo
ware are cropping out. Only a few
years ago Willard Hall sat upon the
the bench of the United States Dis.
Jrlct Court of Delaware. McLane. the
Kodneys and Clayton, noted men all of
them. The total was 1882, a slight
advance in three years. Willard Hall
'hpped into a seat in Congress by a
majority of Only three over his compe-
itor Caesar A. Rodney. McLane was
Ortunate in getting 81 votes more than
1ai. Columns might be written in
,lVlng sketch of the lives of these
liustrious men, but, in an article of
MS length, that must be left for the
eaders to hunt up. :
In 1913 the following names appear
8 candidates with the vote each re-
eived
iouls McLane.................,.... Ooo
Willard Hall................... mn
" Oi"J eoH' .....................290 902
gorge Read ad........................ e1o q
g.......................... 20
Both McLane and Mr.. Hall were Il
iected this year by u safer margin {
IAN three years before, though the
ar OF 1872 being over aud peace es- 0
'olished, the vote was some 500
Smyrna times., 1891-01-14

l. Z. Crawford, the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Tribune,
relates the following incident in refer
ence 60 the Junior senator from Della
Wara.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-05
TIE JAHRNfiI.kT
a Success at the Infantry Arnorv-Dances
and Drills by the Young People.

A Success at the Infantry ArTnory-Dances
and Drills by the Young People.
4 large attendance greeted the industrious
ladies and Srati1ied The managers of the Jahr-
Ei.s-kt 70 the Washington Light Infantry Armory
last night. Aside from the many and pleasing
attractions provided the program also en-
braeed a very enjoyable exhibition of skin in
the terpsichorean art by young people. who
executed the following dances very creditably:
Kaleidoscope march" by the Misses Fannie
NARROW, MAY Byrle. Issa GeosheSan, Eugenia
Anderson, Ettie McIinden. Bessie Anderson.
Helca Block. Ella Luckett. Bessie Gibson, Inez
Fowler, Lou Tretle-, Maggie Gibson, Belle
WhitlOck Annie Evans. Clare Stevens and
Helen Woodbridge; Il Lspanola." Miss Annie
Evans: "Zingara. Prot. Sheldon and Miss
Tiara Stevens; Russian Dance" Miss Lou
Ire;ler; "LAriel," Miss Clara Stevens; skirt
dance" from ''faus; Up to Date by the
Misses Annie Evans. Clara Stevens, Belle and
Genie WhiIcck and assistants: Pas Syrian"
Prof Sheldon and Miss Annie Evans. While
very hide soliciting appears TO be done the
vs:IOus csndl hates for Tie handsome articles TO
be voted for except. of coarse, the presi-
dental cdnd:Ittcs) are actively cOntestiHg Tor
the palm OF success. The articles contested
Tor are: y diamond ring for the most Success
tai unmarried lady assistant az the lair; ONYX
table for MOS. SUGGEST married lady assistant;
goat, wagon and harness iOr most popular boy:
one bicycle for both boy and a girl:
OAK bed rOon suite for the most popular
ladF OF gentleman; secretary and bookcase for
Iaiy or gentleman; buggy harness for gentle
man: gold watch for liie most popular lar
keeper; Sold-heaGed cane. suitably engraved
1gr the most popular candidate for President OF
the Elied States IL 1892.
Tonight varied program of interesting
songs. recitatiOns. DC, Will be rendered by
weli-krowh local tslent. Tomorrow evening
the drill vii be repeated which WAS 80 neatly
executed ON tuesday evening by dozen pretty
Young EICies under the direction OF Mr.. hcnry
DGnkIorst. They will be dressed in full mill
tary uniform each one carrying the national
flag The young ladies' who participate are the
Misses Louise MiliiSe. Mamie Rupertus, Pauline
fOepfer. Bertha hrause. Lily i}aIer. Florence
johnson. Lzzic ketiler, Lily Dunkhorst, Flora
FL. Haney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-05
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
THE TROUBLE OVER srH STREET.

THE TROUBLE OVER 9Th STREET.
Some time ago the Commissioners received
long petition from the owners of property on
s;h street southwest praying for the improve
ment Of said street The petition states that
few OF the hollOws in the roadway have been
filled with gravel and mud in an attempt To i'm
prove the aDominabie condition of the street.
but they have only succeeded III making it
worse. They strenuoGsly object TO this So
called improvement and say that enough
dumping to have paved il with aspLaltum or
Improvement Is outlay for which there Is 10
than increases the value OF the property. They
early attention and be provided fer in the next
session. and If they cannot obtain recognition
through the regular channels they will secure
counsel and make special appeal to Congress,
a. they do not propose 10 let this matter rest
until their demands have been satisfied. Capt
kosseil vas asked to report upon the petition
and today he sent long indorsemenr 20 the
Commissioners in which he saws that an exsni-
nation OF the map will show that so many north
and south streets in the vicinity of cth street
are paved that there Is no public necessity
which requires the paving OF 5Ih street He
recommends that no more money be thrown
away. II the people really believe IL is thrown
away when this street Is repaired. but saws he
doubts very much If the few signatures on the
pager represent the wishes of all the people On
the street. lie recommends that the paper be
placed on NE FOX future consideration, and the
Commissioners have Al Droy,d his recommended
uoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-05
TIE COMING BENCH SHOW.
Everything Looks Bright for n Successful
and AttractiXe Exhibition.

1t seems to be an assured fact that the bench
show this year to be held b. the Washington
Kennel Club will be both successful and inter
esting. At well-attended meeting of the club
last night there was Il large display OF enthusi-
asm. The meeting Was at the new club rooms
at Ill 18th street. and besides All encouraging
interchange OF opinions considerable bust
ness was transacted. Messrs. j. A. Hoffar
and W. r. Travers were elected mem
bers of the executive committee. the
vacancies being caused by the increase Of the
committee from five 20 seven members. Eight
rev members were elected to rctive member
ship. The premium list for the bench show
was submitted and approved. twill amount TO
ovcy ~ 300. ard viii be divided among the diff
ferent classes il first. second and third prizes.
The list is long and attractive one and will
compare fGyOIably with premium list OF even
tae big exhibitions IL New York and Pliladel-
phia-
The show this year will be at the Riding
Aea"emy, I'D and + streets. and viii be open
from y AIN. tt! 10 p III. each day, Marcn H. 49,
- and 20. Dogs viii be received at the exhibit
ton ONLY from a.Ii. 81 Monday. March I6. 10
5 am. Tuesday, the 1ith. and the judging will
commence at noon on that day. Entries will
Close March 4. IL Is requested that exhibitors
st; prices upon their entries.
The ~. Demands. pugs and Newfoundlands
will DE judged By Miss A. Fl. Whitney OF Ian
caster, Mass. who is considered one of the
very best judges Of these classes of dogs in the
country The settlers and pointers Will have
their merits determined by j. NJ. Tracy Of New
York. while James Mortimer of Babylon Long
Island. viii look after the other breeds except-
Ing Jcegles. The latter animals will be Judged
by some member OF the National Beagle Club
Yet 10 lie selected.
Dogsmust be supplied with suitable collarard
chain and be in II healthy condition. The club $
veterinary surgeon will exclude all dogs show
ing any symptoms Of disease. This rule will
be indiseriminately insisted or. Entries from
the large kennels are coming in from every
quarter, ard the canine lovers of Washington
are promised treat in seeing the
kennel of Mr.. A. Z. Moore, Melrose.
Mass, who will show twelve large
St. Demands of the finest breeding and largest
sizes. There will also be representatives from
the largest breeders of mastiffs. Newfound-
lands. settlers, pointers, pugs, skyes. collies.
fox terriers, bulldogs and bull terriers and
other new breeds will face the judges to COM
pete for supremacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-05
No CAUSE FOR A WAR SCARE.
The Vessels Ordered to Chill VIII Not Go to
Bering Sea.

The news which was given out from the Navy
Department yesterday afternoon to the effect
that the Baltimore and Pensacola have been
ordered to proceed to Chill was a great
surprise. rs it vas no. thought that
any vessels but those already in the
Pacific would be sent. The statement
has also aroused the theory that the
troubles in Chill are being utilized as en- ex-
cuse for getting vessels around to the west
e0as: of the continent for future operations in
Boring sea, but this idea is scoffed ct by those
VINO have studied the situation and who arc
firm in the belief. based upon official informa-
ton, that the present policy of the government
was never further removed from warlike
demonstrations, and. further. that whatever
operations might be inauGuTated upon the seas
would not nave Boring sea as their base.
NO TIGHT N BERINa SEA.
IL there is TO be a war between this country
and Great Britain Oh the seal question it will
not be fo-gh. anywhere near Bcring sea. Its
main action VIII take place in the immediate
vicinity CT Now York. IA the vital center OF the
country. and nothing could be more
silly or suicidal on the part of
government about to indulge in
war than to send the greater part of it's
strength away from Its most vulnerable point.
First hostiities in tho Boring sea, if they ever
~ VS. Niii ne btSUh Dl hucn crflt aH tne Nusn
or Bear. The shots that viii he fired in Dcring
sea would not make noise enough 20 brighten
even a flock of seals. and the change of base
viii take place with q rapidity that will demon
s'rate low carefully England has calculated
upon these premises and how surely.
NO GROUND FOR SCARE.
These facts will indicate the fu.ility Of the
average war scare such as is started immedi-
aiely upon each shifting in the location of
American men Of war. The first signal of
aiHIU viii have to be soarchcd for in some thing
more important than a naval order.
The idea tina; has come east from San Fran
cisco 10 the erect that the revenue yes
seis are being strengthened for war;
Ike services in the the north is regarded
w'.h amusement by the officers OF the Treasury
Department: here. Capt. Shepherd. chief of the
revenue marine division, says that the ships are
merely being overloaded and repaired. and
with wood. not with iron and steel. as has been
They are merely being put into con-
GltIOa for their ordinary cruises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-05
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-.
Bills Under Consideration Which Are of
Especial Local Interest.


Mr.. Grout has received from Col. Robert a
letter indorsiDg the Senate bill providing for
opening alleys ard constructing sewers in the
District. This bill will be substituted for the
House bill which created considerable discus
sion on the last Dis.ric. day. The Senate bill
provides that the Commissioners be authorized
to condemn, open, extend, widen or straighten
alleys in the District upon the presentation to
them OF the plat of the alley to be condemned
open or widened. accompanied by a petition of
the owners of more than one-half of the real
estate IN the square in which the alley is situated
The bill provides for plats which are to be
flied. &c, and afterward application to
the marshal for jury of twelve, which Jury
to real estate by thu opening of the alley
The amount appraised shall be paid to the
owners. The jury is also to apportion an
amount equal to the amount of said damages,
including Sc for the service of the marshal and
Sl2 for the jury and travelling expenses Mt s
cents per mile for the jurors, according as lots
may be benefited by the opening or widening
OF the alley. The bill provides for elaborat e
previous notice to owners of real estate of the
meeting OF the jury.
In cases where the Commissioners decide to
construct alter or enlarge drains or sewers an
accurate survey may first Re made. The land
may then be obtained by purchase, donation or
condemnation, as provided.
AGAINST CHANGING THE NAME.
MIR. Post has rendered an adverse report on
theibill to change the name of Caroline street
northwest to that Of Hancock place. The Dis
trict Commissioners letter i, attached to the
report in which they say the change should not
be made, as there is now in the District a circle
lald out to be called Hancock Circle and a street
called Hancock avenue.
20 PROTECT FISH IN THE POTOMAC.
Mr.. Mcdonald Of the fish commission was
at the Capitol yesterday in relation to the bill
extending the old law (Which has expired) for
the protection of fish in the Potomac. The bill
has been passed by the Senate, but no action
has been taken by the House District COM
mittee. II is understood that Mr.. Lee has pre-
vented the bill from being acted upon by the
judiciary subcommittee of the District COM
inittee. 1t is extremely probable, however.
that the strong showing made by MIR. Mcdonald
VIII bring the committee to an early report on
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-05
A FREE COINAGE RIDER.
To Be Tackled on to Each and Every Appro-
priafion RiIl.

Todays proceedings in the coinage commit
tee OF the House satisfied the free coinage men
that they were in a helpless minority and that
they could hope for nothing from that COM
mittee.
II they are going to get the question before
the House in time for action they must. they
are convinced. adopt some method which will
take the question out of the control of the COM
nlittee. The effort to fix time for the closing
Of hearings failed, and there appears to be no
prospect that the hearings will close in time for
the bill to be reported to the House before the
last week Of the session. if at ALL
FREE COINAGE RIDER.
The free coinage men, therefore, propose to
secure the adoption of free coinage as an
amendment to an appropriation bill. To put
1t IN their own language they will tack free
coinage amendment on each and every bill
until they have succeeded in securing its
adoption by both houses. Mr.. Stewards pro-
posed amendment to the pension appropriation
blil yesterday Is the first move in this policy.
HOPE TO ovERRULE THE SPEAKER.
or course, such an amendment is not in order
in the House. but when the Speaker so rules
they hope TO have strength enough to over
ride bis ruling on an appeal. The lacking on
OF such rider" might be enough to defeat,
mo w m ephieicH'c, thy HPPlpPih,-
ton bill to which i. was attached so that, even
with the force bill out of the way, the appro-
priation bills are not yet all safe.
WILL LET THE PENSION ELL co.
The free coinage republican Senators have
decided that they will not press the amend
ment offered yesterday to the pension appro-
priation bill by Senator Stewart in the shape of
free coinage provision. The reason for the
decision is fear that sentimental considera-
tlons may cause the loss of votes in cases where
Senators or Representatives have strong
soldier constituencies. 1t is probable that the
effort viii be made 20 attach the free coinage
rider 10 some other general appropriation
where the same factors would not enter into
the matter