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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-07-28
TIRED or NEGRO POLL
TICS

Past experience with the negro as 4 voter,
and especially this recent election, demon
strates that he is corruptible and corrupting
influence in our politics and that instead OF
using his freedom and the opportunities
given him for education to cast his ballot
iutelligently and honestly, he has become, if
possible, more corrupt and corruptible than
ever before. The fact that the negro voters
of this parish equal in number the white
voters, and that they can easily be nlassed
together and voted solidly against the best
interests of society, under the influence of
money and whiskey, distributed by few
INSCRIPTIONS white men, IS constant men
acinC danger to the society and the existence
of law and order in this parish. The time
has come to do away with the dominating in
huence of the negro vote and to establish the
supremacy of the white voters i'll all matters
that pertain to the public welfare. We have
elections of supreme Importance to our pari sh
and state coming in the near future;
elections that will deeply concern our per
manent as we'll our temporary welfare.
Those elections in this parish will certainly
be controlled by the negro vote, holding the
scrupulous white men, unless determined
and concerted action be taken by the white
voters throughout the parish. While the
negro vote, as class, are willing tools, still
themselves and vote solidly against the in
terests of the white people were it not for the
aid and leadership of the few white men who
control them. And these few white leaders
Il
vote here unless there be some division
among the white voters. Unfortunately there
has been much factional spirit among them
and always enough division to make the
negro a controlling factor in our elections.
measure then of supreme importance is to
unite and solidify the white people of our
parish. To do this, we must put away all
factional spirit and forgetting all past differ
ences come together in perfect accord. Let
the patriotic, right-thinking, unseifish white
citizens throughout the parish, of all factions,
now work together to accomplish this ind's-
pensible public good, and the effect of com
assurance of absolute white supremacy in the
parish of ST Landry.
The above taken from the Opel
ousas Clarion shows that the good
people of St. Landry are tired of
being ruled by the negroes. The
white people of this parish came to the
conclusion, some time ago, that the
negro had to take back seat and
the question of white supremacy
was permanently settled. There
may be few who would like to see
a return of negro reign, but fortu-
nately for the good Of our parish,
their number is too small to accom-
llish anything. We venture to say
that if our neighbors in st. Landry
succeed in their present move for
white mans rule, they will never
again submit to be governed by
vicious white leaders and the poor,
ignorant negroes who are envar-
iably the victims of their own folly.
Unite gentlemen, and success is
yours.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-07-28

Jury of New Orleans all summer to
get through with the work of indict-
ing the members of the city govern
ment: but it remains to be seen how
many will be convicted.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-07-28

Sterilized milk is saving the lives
Of many sick children in New York
this summer. Indeed SO great has
been it's success that Nathan Strauss
has decided to erect a permanent
plant which will be open all the year
round.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-07-28

Mayor Fitzpatrick has filed suit
against the Daily State tor 500, 900
and Major Hearsey its; editor has
been charged by the mayor with
criminal libel.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-07-28

President Cleveland has nomi-
mated Hon. Hiram r. Lott of Louis
lana, as consul at Managria, Mica
ragua. Louisiana has certainly re-
ceiyed her share of Feneral honors.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-07-28
SOME .SUNDA Y LEGZSZA
TON.

Times Democrat.
The story embodied in the fol-
lowing dispatch which appeared ten
days ago m the Chicago Herald
and as to the authenticity of which
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
of the Delaware Railroad.

Inc annual meeting of the stock
holders and election of directors of the
Delaware Railroad Company was held
at Dover, Thursday The following
Officers and directors were elected
y; 1. Warner, president; Manlove
Hayes, secretary and treasurer: John
I. Green, Henry d. Welsh. George
Gray, William T. Porter, George Z.
Massey, Joseph r. Whitaker. ManIove
Hayes, Alexander Johnson, G. J. Har-
rlngton, Thomas Curry, James J. Ross
and William t. Records, directors.
The report of President Warner for
the year 1898, was read and approved
The report showed an increase in rbe
business of the railroad of $3.50 jf1 78
as compared with the business of The
previous year. The property was re.
ported TO be in excellent condition:
l54 tons of new steel rails: l776 uairs
OF splices; 65,775 pounds of spikes and
65, 100 cross-ties were put in the track.
LIS miles of track were ballasted with
stone; 39 OF a mile of additional track
was laid during the year.
A comparison of the assets of the
business OF the various departments as
compared with the previous wear
shows
increase IN passenger receipts ...s 1855 A
increase IN freight receipts. 2i0-55 *
increase IN mails express, rents and
miscellaneous ceipts....,........... 6 qG5 40
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
Obituaries.
GARRTunN

Jedediah Garrison died at his resi-
dence west of BrenfOrd Ton what is
called the Nelson farm on SUNDAY in
the both year of his age.
These columns have been more than
usually exempt from obituary notices
OF leading citizens in the town and vi
clnity for some weeks, and it is with
sincere regret that we have TO record
IN this issue the death Of the one named
aboVe,in the prime of life, who had the
esteem of all who came in the range of
his acquaintance
Mr.. Garrison was the second of four
sons of the late Gamaliei Garrison
marrying 70 years ago Miss Jennie
Maree, (sister of Mrs. Wm. A. FAIRIES
OF this town and has steadily and in
dustriOusly followed the pursuit of
farming which he was brought up to-
He was quiet, unobstrusive, attending
TO his own affairs, but could ALWAYS be
depended on doing the right thing. or
doing 1t from the right stand point
both as to public and domestic matters
Mr.. Garrison had been a member of
the M. h. Church from his boyhOod
days.
he has not been robust for two wears
but was in apparent good health until
some three weeks weeks ago when he
contracted cold resulting in pneu-
mona, death however resulting from
a serious affection of thetheart and
kidneys.
The funeral services occurred YES.
terday, conducted by his pastor, Rev.
W. II. Mowbray: interment in the
family burryinggrOund at Bethe. GENE
terry, near CheswOld. He leaves a
widow and seven children, who have
the sympathy OF large circle offriends.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
j. B. COunselman & Co

The above is the name of the firm to
own and operate the large canning
factory now in course of erection %
smyrna Landing. The work has been
commenced and the philadelphia q
Smyrna transportation Co., have CON
tracted with Curtis B. Smith for ali tho
carpenter work and with Bower e. IN
to put on the iron roofing.
This firm will bring with them a
number OF persons who will lonato
here and will need several houses A.
many as may want employment of this
KIND can get it and it is the intention
70 employ all home labor if possible
And 200 acres of tomatoes will ba,ho
limit this year and contracts have al.
ready been made for nearly this nun
Der. When all contracts are made
SEED VIII be furnished to growers no
early as possible as the plants NAV he
raised IN time to give an early start
MT Counselman has been engaged
IN tne canning business several wears
az q houston, where be owns a large
larm ana line residence, and one of his
soAe' besides has been running a can
ming establishment at Milton. He in
Iehqs, as we understand, ID dispose of
al nus property at Houston and take
up ms permanent residence here. Sew
eral houses will be needed by the oper-
uves at Smyrna Landing.
The work of building has commenced,
the ground being staked off on Satur-
nay. One of the buildings is to be 100
AoO and the other 40x80 feet.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
Personal.

Mrs. David Stewart will leave to-
morrow for Jacksonville, Florida. where
her husband is stationed, lookin o after
the fruit industry for The Stewart Frnit
Co., of Baltimore. Mr.. Stewart left last
iali Tor the south and has been doing
such satisfactory work, that the firm
has decided to keep him on until some-
time next fall to attend to the markets
OF other fruit produce, after the orange
crop Is over. He speaks we'll of
Florida, its genial climate and maDy
advantages. Mrs. Stewart will be gone
month or more. The COMPANY.
sooner than have him come home. Of
tered to pay the travel of Mrs. Stewart
both ways, and board while gone.
Miss Hettie Jacobs, of Sassafras, Md.
Will be the guest of Miss Mary Stewart
during the absence of her mother.
Levi Sterner and James Craig, of
Camden, Del spent Sunday with friends
in Smyrna.
Miss Anna Stevenson lefC yesterday
for several weeks visit to Philadelpbia.
Wilmington and elsewhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Farrell are
visiting relatives in Shamokin, Pa,
Robt. Denney, William Diehl, How
ard Jones and Samuel Hoffecker, at.
tended an evening company at Dover,
Friday evening.
DIR. w. l.. Vaughn, of Stouchsburg,
Berks county, Pa, will locate in Leip-
sic this week, to succeed DR.. Conoway.
Cards have been issued announcing
the marriage of Miss Ida LarrimOre,
of Centreville, to Rev. H. Clay Turner,
of Clayton, of the Wilmington NJ. E.
Conference. The ceremony will take
place in the NJ. E. Church, Centreville,
on January 23rd.
Miss Fannie Richards, of Philadel-
phia, is home on visit
Luther Truax, of Baltimore, is home
on short vacation the guest of his
Smyrna friends.
G. Davis Brown and Jas. H. Baker.
of Philadelphia, visited friends here
last week.
The Loyal Temperance Legion, under
the management of Mrs. Eva Riggs.
had treat Monday evening.
The B. M. s. K. met tie same even
ing at the home of Miss Mabel Thomp-
son,it being the monthly evening when
they treat each other to refreshments.
l.. J. Allen, assistant engineer, of
Clayton, will marry Miss Annie B.
Hargous, of Trenton, N. j., on the 9th
inst.
DR.. J. S. Cobb, of Clayton, was
critically ill yesterday from an attack
of neuralgia of the heart.
Miss Annie Johnson, of Washinton,
IS the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Fleming.
Miss Bertha Holfecker left for Phila.
delphia this morning to attend the
funeral of Mrs. VIM. F. Clement.
Herman 5. Tygert and B. F. Truax.
of Philadelphia, were in Smyrna YES.
terday, members Of the P. & S. Trans
pOrtation company.
Miss Sara Cosgriff and Mrs. ]. Ed.
DeFOrd, who have been quite sick, are
reported better.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
The horticultural Society

The Peninsula Horticultural Society
held its 7th annual meeting in the
House of Representatives at Dover last
week.
AT the opening session the annual
report of the president, DIR. Fl .RidreIv
was read. S. H. Messick made The
report on fruits in general; w. r.. Case
ON propagation of fruits; A. L. Hudson
on apples; DIR. w. S.Maxwell on MRS
and l. II. Myers on peaches.
At the second DAYS session paners
were read by J. W.Kerr on Cranes and
Plums,by RObt. Gulick on small fruit
ana oy A. l.. Hudson on apples. The
papers were freely discussed by num-
Der present, and many interesting and
prohtaOle suggestions were brought
out. NV
Prof. w; F. Massey, of the North
carolina Experimental Station, deiiy-
cred an address on Southern Horti-
culture, which was attentivelv listened
TOO, and useful points secured there.
from by the members.
l.. T. Cowgirl read paper on Edible
NUTS, which lead to an interesting 6is.
cussIOn.
special addresses were delivered bv
Prof. Van Dieman on Plums. and bv
Chas. Wright on Fruits.
Prof Beckwith, of the Delaware
station read paper on Injurious In
sects: He mentioned the afadv. a
small insect of the ant tribe, which is
likely TO do much injury to strawber-
rles, 1t not soon eXterminated.
PrOt. Chester, of the Delaware sta
ton spoke on Fungus Diseases and ex-
hibited samples showing how thew get
IN the soil and work upward into the
fruit.
Marketing fruits was discussed bc 7
u. Banning and participated in by sew
eral others.
A committee composed of J.W.Kerr.
Robert ID. Gulick and James S. Harris
OF Maryland, and A. N. Brown and
Charles Wright of Delaware. was an
pointed to prepare a paper on Fruits.
ana furnish list Of fruits which are
most prohtably cultivated on the Pen
insula.
). }. Rosa, chairman of the Com
mittee on Peach Yellows. reported nat
the recent law passed in this State was
Going some good in stamping ont the
AT the third days session papers
were read on Melons, Tomatoes, As
paragus', Nomenclature, Horticulture,
ana Scarlet ClOver,and the various sub
Jects brought out interesting discus.
sions.
The following officers were elected
president, J; S. Harris; 1st vice-presi.
dent. E. H. Bancoft; secretary and
treasurer, Prof w. Webb: vice-pr.si.
dent for Kent, A. w. Slaymaker; for
Sussex, Paynter Frame. Executive
Committee, J. S. Harris, J. w. Kerr
and +. ii. Bancroft.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
CLEMENT

The friend residing in this town re.
ceived shock on Monday in the an
nouncement by telegraph from PhiIa.
delphia of the death of Matilda T.
tamilliarly known as "Tilley". wife of
VIM. F. Clement Her death was the
result of peritQqitis and heart failure
following the grippe, and the greater
surprise to those who knew her as she
had been uniformly the pOssessor OF
most excellent health. She was the
daughter of Mary A. and the late Benz
u. Packer, of New Jersey. Mr.. Clement
was a resident of Smyrna when thew
were married some eight years ago and
continued here until be changed his
residence to Philadelphia last spring.
Dnrtng that time she made som. warm
friendships, who were the more shocked
at the death of one so young (2S yearsl
because they had seen in her uniform
good health, the promised lease of a
long life; She leaves besides her he.
reaved husband, son and daughter.
The interment will be made to.mor.
afternoon, at Clarksboro, N. J.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

The newly projected EIkton and
Southern Railroad Company, which
has been incorporated, was set on foot
in public meeting last week in Elk
ton. A survey will be made to locate
the line, which will pass through Elk
ton, Chesapeake City, and as near to
Cecilton as practicable. The aggregate
of the Capital stock was fixed at $1lO,-
OOO,with State appropriation amount
ing to about $50 900, leaving only
about the amount of the latter sum to
be subscribed. 1t is to connect with
the recently constructed Cecil extern
sion of the Lancaster road at Childs on
the B. & o. road, the Southern ter
minus to be at Lambson's station, on
the Kent and Delaware Bay road.
What is meant by the last named con-
nection, is not stated
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

AT meeting last week of the Farm
ers' Institute of New Jersey, Senator
Lands spoke on"Does Farming Pay p,
and answered the question by saying
that it pays better than any other in
dustry in proportion to the number of
men employed. Mr.. Lands thinks
that the present disinclination of young
men to remain on the farm has resulted
from the cry of the calamity howlers
and demagOgues who have been preach
against the degradation of the farmer
and asserted that 95 per cent. of the
farmers in Pennsylvania to-day are
making a good living and are compare
lively free from debt.
Superintendent Berkeley spokeon the
young Farmers Heritage" The
point he made was that the boy who
inherited farm without a liberal com.
mon school education was poor indeed
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

For the Smyrna Tines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Husbands celebra-
ted the seth anniversary of Mrs. Re
0ecca SaxtOn, on Jan. l, 1894, at their
residence on Smyrna Avenue. Clavton.
Del. The time was pleasantly sDent
music and excellent singing being a
prevailing feature of the evenings en-
tertalnment An elaborate spread was
provided by the host and hostess. To
which the guests did ample Justice.
Those present included the follow.
ing: Samuel SaxtOn and daughter
Lille, of Magnolia; Miss Minnie Bon
sail of Dover; John Saxton and wife.
Joshua SaxtOn and wife, of Kenton:
Mrs. Ida Redman, Mrs. Annie Turner
and Miss Amanda Turner, of Smvrna.
Miss Lulu Anderson and brother. Gill
bert, Herman Wood, Mrs. Collins.
Mrs. Tweedle, Mrs. Wiley and SON
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Wright and sister
Lizzie, Walter Stevens, Mr.. Burris. of
Maryland; Mrs. S. H. Shaw and son.
Johnnie, Walter Carringer, of MARY
land, and many others. Mrs. Saxton
received some very nice presents
May she live long to enjoy many more
such birthdays. LEWIS
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

CHICAGO may he something more
rather than less of typical city in il.
lustration of the present enforced idle
ness and want. Notwithstanding the
amount of money concentrated there
as the result of the Fair, the latter
also attracted thousands without means
crowding all branches of employment
thus making an army of UNEMPLOYED
labor which has to be fed. The latter
held mass meeting last week. which
was presented to the City Council
Monday night. They want the citv TO
provide some means whereby men can
support their families by honest work
They say that souphouses. wood Yards
street sweeping, bedless sleeping
quarters, old clothes, donation of food
and money raised at charity balls, etc
is as degrading to the recipients as it 10
un-American. They say also that $50.
QUO wage earners are now in enforced
idleuess.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
Public Sales

Wednesday, Feb. 7th.-Stcck. Farm
ing implements, &c, of Peter O. Macy
near TaylOr's Bridge, Del.
Thursday, Feb. 8th, 1894. - Stock
Farming Implements, &c, of L. Grn-
well, on the VanGesel farm near the
Big Oak" at 10 o'clock a. m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18Th, 1894. - Stock
Farming Implements, &c. of Robt
Thomas, at 10 o'clock, a. M. r Y
Weldon, Auctioneer.
Wednesday. Feb. 14th, 1894 4.-Stock
Farming Implements, &c, OF John Fl
Farrell, on the Raymond Farm in
Eaymond's Neck, near Leipsic, at 10
O'Clock a m. B. V. Weldon, Auc.
Thursday, Feb. 18th, ls94.-Stock.
Farming Implements, &c, of w. r.
Clements, at Clayton, Del. B.V. Wei.
don, Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. II, 1894.

THE TIMES" " is published every Wednesday
afternoon by ROBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-O year. strictly in ad
vance, S1.5O; if not paid in advance, $500. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Gents line for the irstinsertion sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annual
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cen
per line.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

THE wool men are not happy at the
prospective change by Congress, as ex-
pressed in a meeting in New York, of
admitting wool free. Stating the fact
revenue was necessary for the main
tainance of the Government, the secre-
tary said the bill before Congress was
'only a measure to shift taxation in
stead of avoiding taxation" The lat
ter is a feature that every one does not
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17
viek's Floral Guide, 1894.

IL contains descriptions that describe.
not mislead; illustrations that instruct
not exaggerate. This year It comes to
as ia suit OF gold. Printed in eight
different OolOrs besides black. Colored
plates Of Chrysanthemums, Poppies
and Vegetables. On the front cover h
very exquisite bunch of Vick's New
White Branching Aster and on the
back is the New Double Anemone; 1I2
pages filed with many new povelt,as
Of value as well as all the old leading
varieties of flowers aud vegetables
We advise our friends who in,aa
doing anything in the garden this wear
to consult Vick before STARRING oS.,,-
tions- Send lOc to James VicisIs So,,s
Hochester, N. Y, for Vick's Guide. IL
costs nothing, as Won can dednc, ~, ~
pents from first order n carta;si'' ~
will pay you.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

In order to meet current exnend;
lures the issue of bonds for at leas,
S1OO,OOO,OOO' If not double that sum L
advocated and ifsOmething is not done
soon the gold bugs" will make an eff.
Tort 70 alarm the people and get nm
another panic. The party is divided
IN regard to the measure, and IL is d,S
ncult to predict what the outcome will
be. '0Oio VIII
The House of Representative h..
ueciaed 70 stop debate and take a vote
on the Tariff bill on Monday. January
ZSth. Considering the number of men,
bers and the flood of oratory confined
Within their brains, this resolve IL
worthy OF commendatiOn. If the Sano
ate will follow the same admirabIo
plan, the Tariff bill may be safely d.
posed OF before spring opens. which
would De very good thing for the
The better element of societv 10
watching the prize-fghting manoenvrss
IN Florida with some concern. Gover-
nor Mitchell says that there shall he
NO prize hight In his State. and tbe
spectacle IS presented of a few lawIass
people openly defying the autboritieS
OF the State and law-abidine eitizens ~
the country. The whole thing joo,sa -
,lEe scheme for advertising epgineered
9y the clever managers Of prize. iobter
>: ). Corbett and Charles MitcboII'
right or no fight, these brutes will 90
upon the stage or into halls aud furtber
s~indle the public with praarranesd
exhibitions. seo
secretary Carlisle, in response 70
verbal request from Senator Voorbeas
mas written a letter estimating that ~
tne END Of the present month the coin
reserve IN the United States treasnrv
vii probably have been reduced -
Soo.oOO,OOO, and at the close of the
nsfal year there will be a deficit in sbe he
national finances of $7s. 600 600 10
meet this critical condition the Sacra1
taty declares that an issue of bonSs
viii be necessary. If Congress- 49,
authorize an issue of bonds the saora'
tary says he will do SO under autbo~it.,
conferred by an act passed in 1875
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

THE annual meeting of the Directors
of the Pennsylvania and Delaware
railroads shows that the line through
our State has had a very prosperous
year in 1898, whatever may be said OF
other lines. The Delaware road with
such a showing, something like half
million dollars to its credit, is not con-
fronted with the necessity of curtail-
ment, as many other roads, but can go
on completing improvements, building
new stations where needed, &c.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

so II appears that Queen Lii wanted
70 oehead the Professionals when She
was restored to power. This was on;te
natural. ltshows the advance made bv
hswalian 5i civilization that the Queen
uld not also propose to eat her enc
mics. NO wonder Mr.. Willis concluded
70 wait Tor further instruction. and the
resident ..Ies decide to leave the matter
with Congress. '"''sr 1'"'ssrr
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

THE knowing ones say that the Pres
ident has decided to ask Senator Gray,
of Delaware, to take the place on the
Supreme Bench made vacant by Jus
tice Blatchford's death, and left open
by Mr.. HornblOwer's rejection.
Mr.. Gray's marked legal ability, ju-
dicial temperament and devotion to
the interests of the Administration as
illustrated by his course in the Senate,
point to his designation as among the
probabilities, if he shall consent.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

THE Peninsula horticultural Society
held its annual session at Dover last
week, and was numerously attended.
These meetings are full of importance
and their proceedings and discussions
should interest al practical farmers.
Smyrna times., 1894-01-17

The South Orange accommodation
tram on the Delaware, Lackawanna
ana Western railroad, ran into the rear
end OF the Dover express during a
thick fog Monday morning. on the
meadows, just east Of Hackensack. N
!. Eleven persons were killed and
nearly thirty injured.