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Evening star., 1898-12-31
DEFINING THEIR COMMANDS.
Gen, Miles Order Relating to Gen
Ludlow and Gen. Lee.

Major General Miles has issued an order
establishing two departments in and ABOUT
Havana, viz, the department of Havana
comprising the city proper, suburbs and an
area of about ten square miles; and the
department of the province of Havana,
comprising the territory outside OF the city
proper Major General Ludlow Is assigned
to command the department comprising the
CITY and suburbs and Major General Lee
is assigned to the department outside OF
the city. The order is as follows:
by direction of the President, the fol-
lowing geographical military departments
are established:
Il A department to be known as the de-
partment of Havana, TO consist of that por-
ton of the Island of Cuba embraced with
in the following boundaries: Beginning at
the mouth of the Almendares river, thence
south and west following the Atmendares
to its tributary, the Rio Grande, thence
along the Rio Grande to near its head,
thence north via Santa Maria del Rosario
to the headwaters of the Rio las vegas
thence along the Rio las Vegas and the
Rio Cojimar to the sea.
- A department to be known as the de-
partment of the province of Havana, TO
consist of all that portion of the Island
of Cuba within the limits of the province of
Havana except such portion as is embraced
within the department of Havana.
- Major General William Ludlow, United
States volunteers, is assigned to the COM
mand of the department of Havana, with
headquarters in the city of Havana.
II. Major General Fitzhugh Lee. United
States volunteers is assigned to the com
mand of the department of the province of
Havana, with headquarters at such place
as may be designated by the commanding
general of the division of Cuba"
The effect of this order will be to place
Major General Ludlow, in command of the
military troops at Havana when the for
NAL ceremony of occupying the city occurs
on Monday, subject, however, to the au
thority of Major General Brooke, as gov
ernor general of the island, and command
ing general of the division of Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

tween hanging and Imprisonment in such
cases, the penalty was fixed at imprison-
ment for life.
While at no time during the trial had
Mrs. Botkin expressed herself as antici-
paunS such verdict, she received il with
remarkable calmneSs. exhibiting no trace
OF emotion, though she sat close TO her
sister, Mrs. Roberts, and seemed to look to
her for sympathy. After the jury had been
poiied In the usual manner Judge Cook an
hounced that sentence would be pronounced
on saturday, January {. He then remanaed
the prisoner to the custody of the sheriff to
be imprisoned in the branch county iail
until called to receive sentence when she
Will be transferred to the state peniten-
tiary.
The condemned woman ATTEMPTED 70 rise
"nen her highiy-strung nerves seemed to
relax and suddenly she fell back into the
arms of Mrs. Roberts.
IT was thought she had tainted. but in a
moment glass OF water revived her and
she resumed her usual appearance thongh
the intense nervous strain was stiIl annar
ent in the twftching of her facial muscles
and the quick movement OF her hands a :
her fingers drummed on the table In n
Few minutes she apparently shook off all
signs OF excitement and quietly accomua-
MED the deputy sheriff from the court room.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
MRS. BoTKIN CONVICTED.
Goes to Prison for Life-End of Noted
Case.

n dispatch from san Francisco last night
says: Rather to the general surprise of
those who have followed the Bctkin trial
and 20 the entire dismay of the defendant
and her attorneys Mrs. CordeIia Botkin was
tonight found guilty of murder in the first
degree for causing the death of Mrs, John
J. Dunning by sending Il box of poisoned
candy TO her temporary home III Dover,
Del.
Tie condemned murderess will be spared
the ignOminious death on the Sallows how
ever. the jury that found her guilty impos-
ing also the penalty of life Imprisonment.
The verdict was unexpected. An acquit-
tai was confidently awaited by the defense
while the prosecution feared a disagree
ment- Rumors have been in circulation to
the effect that several of the jurors strong
ly favored the defense and that their opin-
ions were too firmly grounded to be capable
OF q change.
In accordance with the laws of Califor-
MIA, which empower the jury TO decide be-
Evening star., 1898-12-31
SiGHT-SYNGING CLASS.
One to BE Inaugurated by the Choral
Society.

For the benefit of those who have learned
the rudiments of music, but find themselves
unable to sing readily "by note,' as well as
those more advanced who wish to improve
their ability TO read music at sight, sight
singing class will be inaueurated by the
Choral Society Monday evening, January g.
at Carroll Institute Hall, 10th street be-
tween New York avenue and K street,
south entrance.
a cordial invitation to join this class is
extended to those possessing the necessary
qualificatons-a knowledge of the value of
notes, and their location on the staff either
by absolute name or relative name in the
scale, and a correct musical ear.
The lessons will be weekly, en Monday
evenings, from { to 7;4a, and in charge OF
Mr.. II. ii. Freeman, choirsnaster OF ST
Johns Church, who is texperieRced in this
branch of musical instruction. The Dam
rosch method so SUCCESSFUL in New YORK
city and elsewhere, viii be used. Lessons
for weekly homeFstudy will be regularly
assigned.
Active members of the society Will have
the privilege of the class without extra
charge beyond their reguiar$dues. Enroll
meIlt may be made and class members hip
tickets obtained on application to Miss LII
lian A. Norton, chorus financial secretary
lHEI II street, or at the hall on the evening
OF January 9.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Paying Interest ON Raua.

United States Treasurer Roberts is today
mailing checks in payment of interest on
the per cent funded loan of 1907, amount
ing to IS, 559. 900, due on January l. On the
Sd of January he will mail checks in re-
demptiou of Central Pacific per cent
bonds, due January L. amounting to s12,-
100000. By this means the treasury will
materially reduce its stock Of free gold,
which today amounted to nearly $4,000,
600.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
That Ureyfus Rumor Again,

LONDON, December 31.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Daily News AYERS that
despite all official denials, Dreyfus is al
ready on his way to France.
Several OF the morning papers publish
an interview with Emile Zola, who says
he is only kept in England by the en-
treaties of his wife and the urgent advice
of Maitre Labor, his Paris counsel But
for them he would return to Paris His
leisure here he has utilized he says, to
finish his novel, La FecoBdite'
Evening star., 1898-12-31

III you want to buy, sell,
lease property or rent
rooms, want n situation or
want help, "a Will pay you
to announce the fact I'm
the advertising column.
of The Star. They nre
closely studied by more
than three times as many.
people as read any other,
paper.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

In reply to a communication from tht
adiutant general of the army, Adjt Gen
AlIaire has given the information that 1:
officers and 81 enlisted men from the Dis
trict of Columbia militia entered the United
States volunteer service in the war viii
Spain.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Commissions recently signed by the Pres
ident of the United States have been for
warded to the following officers of the ma
val battalion: r. 3. Brummett. signal ott-
Ger. with the rank of lieutenant; ThomaS
W. Power chief engineer. with the rank OF
lieutenant; S. Clifford Cox, surgeon, With
the rank of lieutenant: A. p. Lang, ensign,
and Edward Q. Cresap, lieutenant.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Headquarters has notified Lieut.. D. p. Nc
Leod, in charge of the brigade band, tha
permission IS granted the band to give
concert in the drill hall of the armory som
evening during January, to be selected.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

The United States steamer Fern, armory
and practice ship of the naval battalion
District of Columbia National Guard, has
been moved from mid-stream to the wharf
of the Kennebec Ice Company. This action
has proved of great convenience to the
members of the battalion. doing away with
the necessity of rowing in small boats 10
and fro between the shore and the former
anchorage of the Fern.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

First Lieut.. Robert H. Bowdler, Company
c, 5th Battalion, now at Manzanillo, Cuba,
has rendered is resignation. Lieut.. Bowd-
Ter is a first sergeant in one of the immune
regiments in the service of the United
States.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Notes.

Private William A. Goodman, jr., Company
A, I'd battalion.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Duncanson Brothers,
Cor. 9th & d SITS. NV.
Washington, u. C.
DncDnher s 1893.

D' silbti G. 1000.
Ny wife now and
then suffers severe
attacks of headache.
Nothing has ever af-
forded her such sure
and Immediate relief
as n dose of Bromo-
Pepsin.
Chas. c. Duncanson.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Judd & Detweiler.
Printers,
42u i22 1Ith st. NV.
Wa ~hington. II. G.,
NoTemher ~. 1898.
Eating late at night
has heretofore given
me Indigestion. Now,
after eating at night.
y dose Of RROMO-
PEPSIN iuSurcs me
refreshing sleep aud
a good appetite for
breakfast.
Geo. II. Judd.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
The Alpine Good Night.

Among the lofty mountains and ele-
waited valleys Cf Switzerland the Alpine
horn has another use besides that of
sounding the farfamed "Ranz des
Vaches," or COW song, and this is of O
very solemn and impressive nature.
When the sun has set in the valley
and the snowy SUBMITS of the noun
tains gleam with golden light, the herds
man who dwells upon the highest hab-
liable spot takes his horn and pro-
nounces clearly and loudly through it,
as through a speaking trumpet, Praise
the Lord God" AS soon as the sound is
heard by the neighboring herdsmen
they issue from their huts, take their
Alpine horns and repeat the same words.
This frequently lasts a quarter of an
hour, and the call resounds from all the
mountains and rocky cliffs around.
When silence again reigns, the herds
men kneel and pray with uncovered
heads. Meantime it has become quite
dark. GOOD night" at last calls the
highest herdsman through his horn.
The words resound from all the noun
tains, the horns of the herdsmen and
the cliffs, and the mountaineers then re-
tire to their dwellings. Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
WHAT 1T COSTS TO SMOKE
A Library Which Materialized From Ia
bOoeI Five Cent Cigars.


bOOed Five Cent Cigars.
"How can you afford all these books?"
asked a young man, calling upon a
friend. II can't seem to find spare
change for even the leading magazines 1"
"Oh, that library is only my 'one
cigar a day, " was the reply.
"What do you mean," inquired the
visitor.
Mean? Just this: When you advised
me to indulge i'll an occasional cigar
several years ago, had been reading
about young fellow who bought books
with money that others would have
burned i'll cigars, and l thought would
try to do the same. You may remember
that said l should allow myself one
cigar day."
Yes, recall the conversation, but
don't quite see the connection.
"Well, never smoked, but l put by
the price of cent cigar every day,
and as the money accumulated !
bought bookS-the very books you see. -
"You don't mean to say that your
books cost no more than thatl Why,
there are dollars worth of them.''
"Yes l know there are. l had six
years more of my apprenticeship to
serve when you advised me to be a
man. l put by the money, which, at o
cents day, amounted to $1S.25 a year,
or $lO9.50 i'll six years. l keep those
books by themselves as a result of my
apprenticeship cigar money, and if
you'd done AS l did you would by this
time have saved many, many more dol
lars than have and would have been
better off in health and self respect be-
sides. success.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

SHE WON BEAUTIFULLY.
It Cost Him the Better Part OF Cigar to
Learn Politeness.

It Cost Him the Better Part Of Cigar to
Learn Politeness.
They boarded an east bound Market
street car at Forty-first street. It was
after o'clock in the morning, and he
wanted to smoke, having probably just
dined or supped at ball which was be-
ing given in the neighborhood. She
didn't want to smoke and she didn't
want to be separated from him.
"Come on inside the cal" she plead
ed.
"No," he answered. 81 am going to
smoke. Go inside yourself, and when I
have finished my cigar I will join you. "
But this didn't suit her.
If you stay out here to smoke" she
retorted. "I'll stay right with you."
He looked at her a moment, and then
evidently concluded that she was bluff
ing. Pulling out big cigar, he lighted
it, and, settling himself comfortably
against the dashboard of the car, he be-
gan to pull away as if his life depended
upon it. Nothing daunted, she took a
place alongside of him and calmly fold
ing her arms started up a lively con-
versation.
The spectacle was an odd one, and at
traoted the attention of every passenger
in the car as we'll as of those who got
on at various corners. He tried to urge
her inside the car number of times,
but she refused to go. In this fashion
the two rode across the bridge and halt
way to city hall before he weakened.
The anticipated jeers of the people he
knew would be on Market street in the
center of the city were too much fol
him, and, throwing away the biggest
end of his cigar, he sullenly said,
"Well, if you won't go inside without
me suppose I'll have to trot along. -
Then he took a seat away up in the
front end, and she settled herself beside
him. Meanwhile the whole car smiled
audibly.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

The Omaha Exhibition has not attrac-
ted quite as much attention as it would
have done had not the war been upper
most in the popular mind. But it was
auspiciOusly opened on Wednesday in
the presence of hundred thousand or
more people, and bids fair to run a
most prosperous course. 1t is a fine
reminder of the fact that even in the
midst of war we are able to cultivate
the arts of peace.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
II is told of Stephen Girard that he

It is told of Stephen Girard that he
once ordered all his clerks to come on
the morrow to his wharf and help un-
load a newly arrived ship. One young
man replied, quietly:
'Mr. Girard, can't work on Sun
days"
"You know our rules.
Eyes / know. 1 have a mother to
support, but can't work on Sunday.
"Well, step up to the desk and the
cashier will settle with you"
For three weeks the young man
could find no work, but one day a
banker came to Girard to ask if he
could Recommend a man for cashier in
new bank. This discharged young
man was at once named as q
suitable person.
''But, said the banker, "yOu dis
missed him."
eyes, because he would not work on
Sundays. A man who would lose his
place for conscience sake, would make
trusty cashier" And he was al
once appointed.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Stable Goods Agail.

The Holiday Season is gone
and Staple Goods are again in
favor-Flour, Meat, Butter,
Lard, Hominy, Beans, Buck
wheat, Potatoes, Sweet Pota-
toes, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice,
Crackers, Molasses, Syrup,
Salt, Spices, Pickles, Soap,
Oils, Soda, Lye, AIMED Goods
and all the other desirable
Groceries are in our stock.
Then Brooms, Baskets, Buck
cts, Tubs, Washboards, Oil
Cloths, Brushes. Tinware,
Enameled Ware, Earthenware.
StOneware, Crockery, Glass
vase, China, Ropes, Twines,
Seines, Lead, or ks, Seeds, and
a thousand otner needed
household items.
Then Bibles, Hymnals, AL
buns, Reading Books, Blank
Books, Memorandum Books,
Pass Books, Writing Paper,
Music Paper, Wrapping Paper,
Drawing Paper, Fancy Paper,
Envelopes, States, Tablets, Box
Papers, Pencils, Pens, Erasers,
Ink, Mucilage and other Sta
tiOnery Sundries. Table Knives
Pocket Knives, Scissors, Pock-
et-Books, Purses, Card Cases,
Com BIS, Brushes, Musical
Goods, Shoe Findings, Shaving
Articles, Balls, Banks, Games,
T Oot h Picks, Medicines,
Threads, Cotton, Needles, Pins,
Hose, Suspenders, Looking
Glasses, Wire Goods, Whips,
Umbrellas, Pipes, Tobacco,
Cigars, Lamps, Lamp Fixtures
Walters, Fishing Tackle and
enough other Sundries to fill a
page of the TIMES.
PRICES ARE RIGHT.
A few left over Holiday Books
at Half Price and less.
j, B, COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

The collection of duty pom foreign
goods sent into the Philippine Islands.
which will begin as soon as Gen. Mer-
rltt assumes command over there, will
be known as military contribution. {"
For the present the Spanish system
and rates will be followed, excepting
the export tax, which will be abol-
ished
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

Chairman Cannon of the Committee
on Appropriation estimates that if the
war lasts twelve months it will cost the
country $6O0,0OO,OOO. Chairman Can
non speaks with the authority of an
expert, and $500, 200, 900 is a great deal
OF money to come out of the pockets OF
the tax payers. The difficulty of de-
vising methods of raising revenues to
meet these expenditures seems to be
almost as great as the difficulty of pay
ing the taxes will be.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Give the Children a Drink,

Called Grain-O. 1t Is delicious, appetizing.
nonrishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee. but
ls free from all injurious properties. Grain
0 aids digestion and strengthens the nerves.
1t is not stimulant but health builder,
and children, as well as adults, can drink it
with great benefit Costs about 4 as much
as coffee. Is and Csc.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Shake Into your sboas

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, nervous
corns and bunions. It's the greatest com.
fort discovery af the age. Aliens Foot.
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25e in stamps, Trial package
FREE: Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
BLOOD THICKER THAN WArER.-Th,

DLUUD THICKER THAN WATER.-Ihe
The war with Spain has undoubted-
ly been disadvantageous to the United
States in interrupting to some extent
the effort to extend our trade in South
America. "Blood is thicker than
water;" and though the South Ameri-
can Republics have little reason to
hate the Yankees, and still less reason
to forget the injuries done them by
Spain which caused them to throw off
their yoke by armed revolt, they are
bound by ties of language and lineage
which hold fast their sympathies.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Maternal Trials.

"Edie, cried the mother from the
hall below, whats all that noise up
stairs? It's shocking"
"Oh, it's these two dolls of mine.
mamma. I'm going to put them right
to bed and see if we can't have little
peace. detroit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
A Wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of a century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can. take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

The new battleship Alabama, re-
Gently LAUGHED at Cramps shipyard at
Philadelphia, will be the largest and
most powerful ship in our navy. This
is three new battleships launched and
which will be completed this year
They are the Kentucky, Kearsarge
and Alabama.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Before You Ride Your Wheel

Be sure to shake into your shoes Aliens
FoOt-Ease, powder for the feet. 1t keeps
your feet cool and comfortable, prevents
sweating feet, and makes your endurance
ten-fOld greater. Over 100, 900 wheel people
it. Ladies, insist en- having it. 1t gives
rest and comfort to smarting, hot, swollen,
aching nervous feet. At, all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE by mail.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
|. DernsI & Co.
j. B. COOPER

Offer the following bargains in Mems
Suits:
Half-dozen styles Mems all-wool
Cheviot Suits, IN plain and fancy mix
lures, Original price So, now SO
Four styles Mems all-wool Suits, in
plaid checks, etc. Nobby Suits for dress
purposes. Originally $3.50, now. .S5. .25
One hundred Suits in all-wool Chev-
lots, and Cassimeres, many different pat
terAs' every one ~l2 suit, now. 81. so
All the very best pure worsted Suits
IN our stock, originally put there for Sl8
each, and sold until yesterday for S15'25.
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Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

The Canadian government has SER
we'd an eviction notice upon the Span
iards who have been making Montreal
the headquarters of an extensive spy
system.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

Bravery is so common in our navy,
that it extends to and through the non
fighting branch of the service, upon
which Naval Constructor Hobson's
daring exploit at Santiago has placed
new and lasting honors.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

If we arrest any of her spies, Spain
will be sure to complain to the Powers
that we do not fight fairly.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

Will the battle of Santiago be the
first and the last to be fought on Cuban
soil by Spanish and American troops?
The diplomatic sharps are predicting
that it will be.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

In making his opposition to the war
conspicuous, ex-Secretary Sherman
shows that man may spend life
time in Office and still lack tact.
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

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tne uigestion good, the liver active and the
oowels regular. 1t is an indication of
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er and the step more elastic II imparts
both mental and bodily activity. II cures
all diseases resulting from impurities in
the blood. Found at all medicine stores.
was complete week; appetite gone, nerv-
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tive, and two a mild cathartic
All medicine dealers sell them
No other pills are just as good"
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c, 25c. If C. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
No-To-Rac Tor r,.... e..
The collection Of dntv ~ 80.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes wealr
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druegistS
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15

The drummer who
tries to talk a merchant
into purchasing a bill
of goods may be handi-
capped by a face rem
dered unsightly by pim-
pies and blotches and
by a foul breath. Some
men imagine that bad
Smyrna times., 1898-06-15
Wilmington I Baltimore Railroad
DELAWARE DIVISION.
Exp. Pass. EXP. Pass. Mail. NJ

On and after January H. 1888. trains will
leave as follows:
SOUTHWARK.