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Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

tied to choose it. When it ceases to
meet this requirement it ceases to be a
real republican government; the forms
of free government cannot long exist
under such conditions, and if the forms
should exist for a surprisingly long
time the substance and sweet reality
will all be gone, liberty will perish in
anarchy and plutocracy or a tyranny
will rear its CHASTITY shape upon the
ruins of our republic.
Force, fraud and corruption are the
arch-enemies of liberty; and unless
crushed out must inevitably lead to the
downfall of the American republic, Just
as they have to that of popular govern
ments in past ages.
The second quotation we make is
from the Sentinel, which admits the
corruption, and writes as if desirous
for it to cease. 1t says:
THE DOODLE CRY.
The Populists asked a conference
with the State Committees of the Dem
ocratic and Republican parties, and
proposed that an agreement should be
entered into which would prevent the
use of money at the polls for buying
votes. The chairman and other mem
bers Of the Republican committee ap-
peared and advocated the agreement,
and pledged the party to a strict ad-
| herence if the Democratic party would
meet them and become party to the
agreement. The Democratic committee
refused to take part in the meeting, re-
fused to make such a pledge, and now
after using all the funds which were
lavishly supplied by the candidates for
| Governor, Congressman, u. S. Senator
members of the Legislature, Sheriff
Levy Court, Coroner, all the county
officers, all the liquor men throughout
the State, all of whom were taxed fOl
campaign corruption Doodle, and be
sides all the voluntary subscriptions
within and without the State, aftel
paying for votes by the score aud by
the hundred, they now with unblush
ing effrOntery come forward and pirate
about the State being cOrruptly bought
The Inder of last week, in a moment o
regret at the loss of the uncounteC
thousands, admitted the truth that III
party was guilty. The party workers il
almost every district admit that the Den
ocrats bought more than their share
, of the doubtful votes, and agree tina
they were beaten by the silent votes o
men who had hitherto acted with thei
: party. II it had not been for the un
limited supply and Unlimited use O
corruption funds, Delaware would hav
given twice or thrice the official major
ity, Notwithstanding the other disrepu
able methods pursed by the Democrat,
, such as bogus tax receipts which wer
? supplied in hundreds. and the disfrar
chising Of Republicans by corrupt o.
fcials, and all the other base method
pursued. In the >econ
t Election district of Dover, the Demo
t cratic workers admit they bought owe
f ninety voters of the one hundred an
forty purchasable voters, and yet thei
majority was very materially reduced
I The quiet vote did it. In FELTON, tn
e Democratic workers allege they secure
g their share, i. e, half or more of tn
purchasable vote, and yet their oil
time majority suffered a serious redu,
tion. The quiet vote did it. So
{ other districts, and so throughout III
. county and State.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

SALISBURY is having the same trouble
as we had last year now that telephone
lines are being put in the town. Il
seems to be a question with the citi-
Zens of that town, which they will
have, shade trees or telephone lines, and
as the linemen say that only one can
exist, they are slashing the beautiful
trees right and left, in spite of the bitter
complaining of the owners.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

IT is rather early, but the friends oi
J. +. Carroll, of Dover, are urging him
for the position of superintendent of
public schools for Kent county at the
close of Prof. Tindal's term in June.
For experience and qualification Mr..
Carroll would seem to be the natural
choice of the county for the important
position. 1t is also stated that Herman
Roe, of Townsend, for a number of
wears a resident of this town, will be an
applicant to succeed Mr.. Griffin. for
New Castle county. Mr.. Roe, as
member of the Teachers Institute and
for a number of years. at the head of
one Of our public schools, showed him
self we'll up in bis profession.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THOROUGHFARE NECK, and possibly
New Castle county, lost its oldest citi-
zen on Saturday in the person of Grace
A. Nickson, cOlored, at the age of 1OS
years. She grew up in Maryland but
has been a resident of this State for a
number of years, and was in good
health until within two weeks of her
death. She made her home with, and
died at the residence of her daughter
near Long Bridge.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

A tenement house on the farm of
Edw. Beck, near Green Spring, caught
fire one day last week and had il not
been for an inmate, the houses most
probably would have burned down. AS
it was the flames were soon extinguished
as soon as help could be called. The
fire is supposed to have originated in a
defective chimney fue. The damage
was trifling The building is insured
in the Continental Insurance Company.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

OLIVER PRYOR. Of Duck Creek while
playing with a cartridge at the Green
Spring schooi-h0use met with serious
accident yesterday morning. He held
the cartridge in his left hand, and with
his right, was trying to pry something
open with his penknife All at once il
exploded leaving his hand in a terribly
lacerated condition, He was i'm
mediately brought to town and put in
charge of DIR. J. r. McCausland. His
thumb and fore-fnger had to be ampu-
tated.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21
A REWARD OF CORRUPTION.

A Democrat, writing to the E5ery
ECeaing of Saturday, says:
wish TO say in the start, and in the
most emphatic terms, that l am now,
and always have been, utterly opposed
to all species of fraud and corruption
at elections, and for years have been
most emphatic in my denuhcatiOn Of
the fraudulent and corrupt practices
that have disgraced our politics in this
State as we'll as elsewhere. and the
Democratic party as well as the Repub-
lican. If there has been any difference
it has been in degree not in kind.
Everybody knows it; every decent man
deplores il; but so far no honest and
energetic attempt has been made to
stop it. But Tam not going into that
now. On another occasion l may.
have lost all interest in politics.
Every victory for the last Is years has
been a purchased victory" That was
the calm, deliberate and earnest remark
of one who has stood high in his party
aud 10 this State, and held high posi-
ton for many years. What a melan-
chOly and humiliat;ng confession, but
It was true. In view of this and some
other facts to be presently noticed, it
seems to me all this ado about Mr..
Addicks is ill-timed and hypocritical,
and done for effect and with a partisan
interest rather than from an honest
indignation at the corrupt practice
charged to him. Rhetoric is cheap and
none can be found more loud in their
denunciation of a fallen sister than
those equally guilty, but whose sins
have not yet been discovered.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE banked apples in Harvey Stew
arts window naturally whets the ap-
petite of lovers of this fruit, very scarce
this fall, in our orchards.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE old stand at "Clements Corner"
has changed hands. VIM H. Thomp-
son, in succeeding Bell & White will
serve his patrons with the same care
ful attention as any OF his predecessors.
1t is a good stand. Mr.. Thompson ad-
vertises his stock elsewhere which
merits the careful perusal of those who
wish to buy commodities in his line.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE ladies of the Mite Society wish
to give notice that the supper which
has been advertised will not take place
until December 18th. Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE mercury yesterday dropped to
25o, but the weather the rest of the
week has been mild for the season.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THOSE storm Overcoats that cover
you from head to foot for SIS at Edw.G.
Walls, would be cheap at $3.50 or So.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

SLAUGHTERED hogs that com me need
in the early fall at cts. per pound
have dropped down to 4! cents per
pound. This would indicate there is a
favorable increase of pork over the past
year or two, when it has been both high
and scarce, as compared with the price
of grain
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

For pain in the side or chest there is
nothing so good as piece of flannel dam
pened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
bound over the seat of pain. It affords
prompt and permanent relief and if used in
ume Will often prevent cold from result
ing IN pneumonia. The same treatment ia
a sure cure for lame back. For sale nv
clifton q Raymond, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21
Smyrna and Vicinity.

New style hats and neck wear at
Edw. G. Walls. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

GoOsE-BONE weather prophets are
predicting a severe winter.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

BEFORE another issue the bird that
is the general favOrite for Thanksgiv-
ing festivities will have been selected
aud ready for serving up the following
day. 1t has been a good season for tur-
keys and they should not roost so high
as to be out of reach of the general
householder.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THEO. w. LAVENDER, Agt., will sell
a. public sale on next Saturday, Nov.
oath at the Delaware House, Smyrna,
double, two story frame dwelling
situated on lower Main street and two
lots in Spruance City. The sale will
come off at o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE five commissioners appointed by
the Court to estimate the value of the
real estate left by the late samuel
Cats, on the application of one of the
heirs with a view to "A partition of the
property, completed their work yester-
day.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
THE STATE OF DELAWARE

The STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE BEPAETMFSr
Every day should be a day Of ThanEsgivi,,,
ana prayer continual praise and gratitude sboui5
ascend from every human heart b God tHa
anthor and glver Of every good and perfect III,
ms Is our manifest duty as constant dependrui,
on Him for life and every blessing we eniov. aud
YET, by reason OF the established custom in this
state, " '''7
RoEERT J. REYNOLDS. Governor Of the state
Of Delaware, do hereby set apart
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %. 1891.
As a day Of Thanksgiving to Almighty God f.-
his many blessings bestowed upon u, during H. ~.
past year and most earnestly recommend ihtf ~,
people Of this state do on that day Law aside
usual labors and worldly pleasures and in sucb
manner as their consiencas may dictate offer 10
Almighty God their grateful acknowledgements of
all His mercies and humbly invoke His divine
iaVor that peace prosperity, fruga ity and happi.
ness NAV dweII among the people Of this Com
mOnWealth.
II WITNESS WHEREOF I have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal Of the state Of Delaware
70 be hereuntO affixed at Dover this
Il. S. Thirteenth day of November in the
wear Of our Lord, one thousand eigl Z
hundred and ninety four and Of th,.
independence of said state one
hundred ana nineteenth
ROBERT J. REYNOLDS.
JOHN d. HAWKES.
Secretary Of state.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THESE are times aud places when
things become so bad they cannot be
longer endured, and the people rise
up and by the ballot and through the
channels of the law put them down
So it was at Gravesend, Brooklyn,
Gloucester, New York and other
places. Have we reached such crisis
in Delaware? If not, we are on the
road to it, and will ere long. The We
nality and ballot corruption cannot
proceed thus indefinitely: besides a
strain on the purses Of the parties.
and too weighty for them to carry, it
is unsavOry and offensive to the higher
Interests " g 'ical organizations.
An agreement entered into by the
leaders Of both parties to detect and
punish the buying or selling of votes
whersOever known, would speedily
put a quietus on it, and leave an open
field for legitimate political work. It
is high time for something to be done
when the court, whose duty it is to
protect the citizen, furnishes the sand
bag to aid the burglar to accomplish
his effective work.
1t is good sign to see an awakened
public conscience on this subject.
Writers aud papers all over the State
are speaking out on it, We will con-
tent ourselves at this time in making
two quotations from papers, both Of
Kent County, and of opposite politics.
The following is part of long editorial
In the De'GwGrean. 1t says:
SUPPRESS CORRUPTION.
The most deadly foe to American
institutions, the most serious menace
to our liberties, the most appalling
barrier to our development, the most
threatening obstacle in the way of our
continued prosperity and happiness, is
the pollution of the ballot. In a re-
public the people are supposed to
govern through their legally chosen
agencies. Whenever the peoples con-
hdence in their government is shaken,
whenever in a nation like ours thew
get to believe that their government
does not represent the honest opinion
Of those legally qualified to choose it,
or that their rulers have not been
fairly chosen in accordance with the
established law and usages, then their
love and respect for it are greatly di.
minished and its efficiency seriously
impaired. To hold the respect of the
people and to fulfill its mission as a
government there must be a general
feeling of confluence that it really rep
resents and is the result of the sound,
untrammelled judgment of those enti.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

If you want nice homemade sausage
call at Geoge w. Turner's shamble on
Commerce street, but before doing so
look at his al elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

PASSENGERS going to and fro on the
Delaware railroad had better consult
the time table on fourth page before
running any risk as there are several
new and important changes.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21
The following is the time table of
the Steamer Ella for Decemher:

tTuesday, Dec. 11th. no passengers
will be carried.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

The twenty fourth Thanksgiving
anniversary of the Presbyterian Sum
day school will he held on Thauksgv-
ing evening, beginning at 7 o'clock and
lasting one hour.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE first muskrat pelt of the season
come to market on Monday, and sold
for 10 cents.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

BE sure that the chimneys are safe,
and let no carelessness on your part
cause fire this winter.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

If you are about to build or repair
you will do well to consult advertise
ment of Frank Bailey.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21
NOTICE.

This is to notify all persons that I will pay NJ
bills unless contracted by myself or by my lCrit
ten authority.
MRS. c. +. SPEAKMAN.
Belmont Hall.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

HAVE you seen those new storm
overcoats. They are water proof. too,
at Edw. G.. Walls. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE ChestertOwn Lodge of Odd Fell
lows will visit Morning Star Lodge of
Smyrna, Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

The Kings Daughters Circle will
meet this evening at Z o'clock at the
home of the President All members
are requested to be present.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THOSE who wish to hear a treat
should not miss the "Old Homestead
concert tonight. They come highly
recommended by the press. Those
who were fortunate enough to hear
"Old Homestead" by Denman Thomp-
son. when it played so long in Phila-
delphia will probably remember the
beautifully blended voices in the"Grace
street Church Scene." This is the
same Quartette. Admission 25 and 35
cents.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THANKSGIVING services will be held
at the Episcopal and Methodist
Churches Thursday of next week.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

WHEN you kill large hog send US
the weight-or the hog. Who will kill
the largest hog this season?
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

ESQUIRE COOPER tined WIN. Bedford
Monday IS and costs-$S32, for as
saulting VIM. Seeney, both colored
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

The Kings Daughters took in 500
at their bazaar last Wednesday night.
1t was creditable success.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

WHEAT has advanced to 55 cents per
bushel and corn from AZ to so cents, as
to dryness. This is quite an improve
ment over prices few weeks since.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

GEO. II. DICK, Of North East, Md.
has been examining properties in view
OF opening a bakery here. lie gives
special attention to the manufacture uf
candies.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

THE first muskrat pelt of the season
come to market on Monday, and sold
for 10 cents.
HAVE you seen those new storm
overcoats. They are water proof, too,
at Edw. G.. Walls. t
If you are about to build or repair
you will do well to consult advertise
ment of Frank Bailey.
BE sure that the chimneys are safe,
and let no carelessness on your part
cause fire this winter.
THE ChestertOwn Lodge of Odd Fell
lows will visit Morning Star Lodge of
Smyrna, Friday evening.
THE Kings Daughters took in 500
at their bazaar last Wednesday night.
1t was a creditable success.
WHEN you kill large hog send US
the weight-or the hog. Who will kill
the largest hog this season?
THANKSGIVING services will be held
at the Episcopal and Methodist
Churches Thursday of next week.
ESQUIRE COOPER tined WIN. Bedfoi d
Monday IS and cosIs-$S32, for as
saulting Vim. Seeney, both colored.
EDw. G. WALLS has purchased a bic
lot of clothing and overcoats in the
last week and the prices are below
market value. 4
J. w. JONES, r. Y. WalIen and p. p
Collins are applicants for the position
of Collector for Duck Creek hundred
The Levy Court Ia .kes the selection
GEO. II. DICK, Of North East, Md.
has been examining properties in view
OF opening a bakery here. lie give
special attention 10 the manufacture 0
candies.
The twenty fourth Thanksgivn,
anniversary of the Presbyterian Sun
day school will he held ON Thanksgiv
ing evening, beginning at 7 o'clock an,
lasting one hour.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

EDw. G. WALLS has purchased big
lot of clothing and overcoats in the
last week and the prices are below
market value. 4
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

You can really get mems natural
wool Ynder shirts and drawers for so
cents per garment (reaI value 75c) at
Edw. q. Wallis A large assortment
of the best qualities.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

J. w. JONES, r. Y. WalIen and p. p.
Collins are applicants for the position
Of Collector for Duck Creek hundred
The Levy Court Ia .kes the selection
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

A band Of gypsies passed through
town yesterday. The weather is get
ting very cool for them now and as a
consequence are kept moving about
from one place to another.
Smyrna times., 1894-11-21

The protracted meeting at Bethel
Church, Smyrna circuit. closed week
or more ago with about dozen con.
versions. Meetings are now being held
at SeversOns, on the same circuit, and
at Cheswold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-01-13
Written for the Herald
Win Cleve and Dan Ducking Whit

Whin CleVe and Dan a ducking wint,
In ould Nirginyea or County Kint;
Twas Dan who said, "Oim falling sad,
And called to Cleve to trate, bedad.
With him wint Pat to bag the game,
Who winked to Dan the was ould and
lame
TO give him dhrop from his flask at his
"Arrah, mousha, begone to him; not a
sip.
Be the howly st. Patrick, you II tasth
the sthrop,
Not to lave your ould father ;he smell
of dhrop."
Said Cleve to Pat: I'm git square with
the knave.
They d laid in stock; but the trip was
long,
And their hunger for food and their
thirst were strong;
So whin the boat sthruck, livery bottle
was dry,
Not a dhrop was lift of Bourbon or
rhye,
But a box was spilled with brand, J. G
"Ome in luck, johnny G." to Dan, says
he;
"Lasth mott he and | were out on lark
We didn't rache home till way afther
dark
The jolly ould elf has saved that for me,
That OF to Nirginyea may go on a
spree"
Dan sthuck his cane onthernathe his arm,
Sure your reverence has hit it to a
charm"
Cleye took long phull and rolled up
his eyes,
And he smacked his lips as he exclaim-
cd with surprise.
"Such foine dhrink niver tasted be-
fore
Who the divil stilled that? Now, thank
We, one more"
BE that lIannis or Wilson, it's Elegant,
Cleve,"
Said Pat, as he sthuck the flask nathe
his sleeve.
The DUCKS they flew on lake and on fen,
But niver duck was seen by them.
At last twas Cleve who said to Dan,
We've bagged no game, no ducks to
pan;
Wen take our bhOat and up the hill
VIII there dispatch the Wilson bill
We Dimocrats are surely in,
And being there, are bound to win;
Free coal, free wool, our batthle cry,
" hat matthers if we live or dhie.'
The factories closed throughout the land,
No work for min, for brain or hand.
I'VE got your votes and plinty that
"I ou'll not have moline agin, says Pat,
I'VE Irish are going TO change our mind,
Andvote for the Reed or Mckinley kind"
AN FRESHMAN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-01-13
Harrison Has No Political Desires.

EN Senator Thomas w. Palmer,
president of the National Commission
of the World Fair, is close person
al friend of General Harrison. His
was the first nomination sent to the
Senate for confirmation after the cab
met by President Harrison. The pc
sition was Minister to Spain.
Il visited the ex-President at
Cape May last summer, said Mr.,
Palmer. During my stay l said to
him one day, General, l would like
to know your views about a renomi-
nation. My relations with you are
such that many people who think l
ought to know something about it are
coming to me for information. I
should like to be able to tell them
something definite. General Harri-
son was silent for a few minutes and
then he answered me frankly. He
said that he had deliberated on the
matter and had arrived at the conclu-
sion that he did not wish to again be
a candidate forPresident. The reasons
he gave were personal to himself, but
he declared his decision to be final.
Sometimes a man is forced to be a
candidate against his will, but am
sure that General Harrison will not
seek the presidential nomination in
1896. or at any future time. No, l
have no objections to your quoting
what have said and | do not think
General Harrison will object either, I"
N. Y. Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-01-13
WOOL GROWERS PROTEST.
They VIII Oppose congressman Who
Favor the Wilson Bill.

indianapolis, Jan 4.-Atthe Indiana
Wool Growers Association meeting
yesterday the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas a tariff bill has been in
PRODUCED i'll Congress, known as the
Wilson bill, which grossly discrim-
mates against the farming interests
by placing on the free list Twenty-Five
OF the finished products of the farm
which are now protected by fair and
and equitable duties and also making
large reduction in the duties proper
~ assessed on twenty-one other fn-
ished products of the farm; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That we denounce said
Wilson bill as unjust, unwise and un-
called for, and we invite farmers eve
rywhere, from Maine to California, 10
join us in pledging ourselves to vote
against any man who shall vote for or
favor the Wilson bill or any similar
bill"