Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

hpecihlCorrespondence OF Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, Sept 2S.-Duek Greek hun
drcd politics are beginning to take n
lively turn. Although the hundred is
conceded to the Democrats, having gone
Democratic by 1856 majority at the last
Presidential election, the Democrats are
making united effort to make the
number 200 or more. The Republicans,
on the other hand, are working with a
purpose to reduce the majority. Some
interesting times are expected this fall.
Already the Democrats have se-
cured the second floor of the sold
Cummins building" over ]. w. Jones'
feed store, and are fitting it out as the
Democratic headquarters. They mean
business and expect to have some
grand Democratic rallies. Perfect har-
mony prevails and all are invited in one
cause.
Conspicuous among the workers of
the Democrats are ex-senator Wilson
T. Lavender, w. A. G. Hardcastle,
Robert Hill, Horace Mustard, ]. w
Jones, Harry b. Grieves, James Star
ling, w. Lindsay McFarlane, Heryey
p. Hall, Benton V. Weldon and
Nathaniel Pratt. These men are ever
on the alert, seeing that the
dilatory ones OF their party are regis
tered and working through the masses
of the people to catch up the doubtful
voters and explaining here and there
the glorious cause of Democracy. Few
Democrats know of the inside work that
is being accomplished by these enthusi-
astic party leaders. They are working
with zeal and are confident of Demo-
cratic victory in Kent county, as well
as in the whole State this fall.
The Republicans have not so many
active workers. They are laboring to
reduce the Democratic majority of 1899
in this hundred. Among their earnest
workers are DIR. T. G. Moore, John T.,
Hudson, Thomas jefferson, Jr., and w.
Fl. Bags. Their headquarters, although
not permanently fixed at this date, are
at Thomas Jefferson, IS, grocery store.
Here is where they hold theirsecret con
situations and build their air castles of
Republican victory. They are endeavor-
ing to get every negro registered in
hope they may poll larger vote than
ever before.
ANOTHER FINE IMPROVEMENT.
Smyrna, which has had the progress
sive spirit for the past few years and
especially within this year, is to have
the houses numbered and the streets
properly named. II. G. Hyde of Phila-
delphia, manufacturer of white metal
plates and numbers, met the Town
Council last Wednesday evening and
submitted plans by which this town
could be numbered at very cheap ex.
pense. He also drew up an ordinance
which he thought to be applicable, and
presented it to be read before the Coun-
Gil. The members of the Town Council
were so pleased with the idea that they
recommended the ordinance. On adop-
ton, which will take place two weeks
hence, the work will begin and Mr..
Hyde will number this town according
to the block system. Citizens are proud
of the fact that Smyrna is ahead Of
any town in the State below Whining
ton in the way of improvements, and
the progressive spirit is by no means
abated, for she is ever on the lookout
for industries and improvements that
will elevate her standard. Smyrna is
now enjoying the comforts of a we'll
regulated electric light plant and water
works, and is about ready to enjoy the
comforts and convenience of her sewer
age system. She will soon be q model
town.