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Smyrna times., 1899-07-05
BABY BURNED TO DEATH.
A MOST REVOLVING CRIME, SHOWING A
CASE OF TOTAL DEPRAVlTY.
In Fit of Despair a COlOred Girl Burned the
Baby of Mrs. j. W. Lafferty, of Leipsic,
to Death.

The case of the colored girl, Mary
Barrett, 16 years old, forms a most re-
voting instance of total depravity.
According to her own confession, the
girl deliberately set fire to the clothes
of the baby entrusted to her care, and
watched it burn to death, simply be-
cause she was tired of taking care of it.
The child was Jackson, the 1S-month
child of Jas. W. Lafferty, farmer re-
siding near Leipsic. Also, she at
tempted on two occasions to set fire to
the house of the people by whom she
was employed. Such deliberation in
crime, with an entire absence of weight
motive, is puzzle even to those who
make study of what may be termed
the science of criminology. And the
subject of fitting punishment for such
an offender is also problem hard to
solve.
THE BABY ON FIRE.
The following is the account of the
death of the baby:
The Barrett girl finally came out of
the kitchen and shut the door. In
about fifteen minutes she went back
again and then came running out, call
ing to Mrs. Lafferty that her boy was
atire. The mother rushed into the
room. The baby was tottering about
the place. Its small body was envel-
opcd in flames. AS its mother came in
the room it threw up its little hands
towards her, and fell face downward
on the floor burned almost to a crisp.
The flames were quickly smothered,
but the child was dead. 1t was
thought at the time that the baby had
fallen against the stove and that his
clothes caught fire. The Barrett girl
did not seem greatly concerned about
the child's death, but she was not sus-
picioned.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05
Examinations for Admission to
Delaware College.

On Friday and Saturday, June 23d
and gath, examinations will be held at
any of the below-named places where
candidates may indicate a desire to
appear. viz: Newark, Wilmington,
Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford,
Seaford, Laurel, Georgetown and
Lewes. All persons wishing to take
the examinations will notify the Pres
ident of the College as early as pos
sible at which of these places they
desire to present themselves. Write
for full information concerning the
examinations.
GEo. A. HARTER, President,
Newark. Del.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

Snoring husbands should be warned
by the fate of the New York snorer
whose wife cut his throat.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

Hon. John Sherman never keeps a
copy of a letter he writes and never
destroys one he receives.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

Cuban editors are progressing. One
of them is exploiting Havana as the
healthiest city in the world.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05
Navy Blue

and black with white dots and
figure lawns and dimities
will be sold on Saturday in
fine qualities for Ioc per yard.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05
COrsets

are here in large assortment
Of the best standard makes.
Our celebrated Countess of
York cotset for 900 is of good
soc value; and our Summer
corset at 25c is marvel for
the money. Our grades Of
corsets up to $3.50 will always
be found complete in sizes and
constitute the best.
VIM. B. SHARP
& CO.,
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05
Hosiery

for ladies', will be sold Satur-
day for I2lc from 2oc. They
are fast black and will be only
two hundred pairs at this
price.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

DIR. Lyman Abbott thinks there
must be found a middle ground be-
tween those who defend all combin-
atiOns of capital and those who oppose
them all. He wrote to the Civil Fed
GRAFTON, of Chicago: "He who believes
only in combination will logically be
led to socialism,; he who believes only
in competition will logically be led to
nihilism."
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05
SHORT, SHARP AND SNAPPY.

Jeffries, the pugilist, has concluded
to open a saloon, in New York, instead
of going on the stage.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

When man gets rich enough to in
dulge in the luxury of law suits, the
lawyers begin to take great interest in
him, and later from him.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

America does not use the most sugar
per capita of any country in the world,
although it contains much that is
sweet. England consumes a fraction
more than 81 pounds of sugar pei cap
ita, while we consume only fraction
more than SO pounds, which is more
than any other country uses.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

Buffalo is ambitious of making its
exposition a sort of international
200" Two of chief suggested feat
ures are a buffalo two hundred feet
high, containing a restaurant and
vaudeville theatre, and a whale made
of iron and steel, fitted up inside for
various amusements.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-05

Should the yacht Columbia be de-
feated by the Shamrock, lots of folks
will recall the fact that she made her
first trial sail on Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
RICHMOND AND LANCASTER.
An Effort to Bring About Democratic
Harmony.

WARSAW. VA. September 26.-(spe-
cial.)-At a meeting of the Democratic
Committee Of Richmond county. held at
this place to-day the following preamble
and resolution were unanimously adopted:
whereas the Democratic convention
which assembled at Downings on the 18TH
instant for the purpose OF nomi-
mating a candidate for the House OF Del
eeates for the counties of Lancaster ana
Richmond made no nomination, thus
leaving the party I'm said legislative DIS
trict without a candidate: II Is hereby
Resolved. /, That in order 10 promote
harmony in the ranks OF the party ana
10 bring about the nomination OF DEM
ocratic candidate from the aforesaid
counties, who will command the united
support OF the party, the Democratic
Committee of Lancaster county is here
by requested 10 appoint "A committee, 10
be composed Of three Of its members, TO
meet and confer with a like committee,
to be appointed by this committee, for
the purpose OF making such an agree
ment. and taking such action as may
enable the Democrats Of these two coun-
ties to nominate candidate.
q In the event that the committees
herein provided for shall fail 10 arrive at
any agreement or conclusions within the
spirit or intent of these resolutions, IL Is
the sense of this committee that the state
Central Democratic Committee, shall
forthwith be appealed 10. and requested
10. take cognizance OF the matter, and
reconvene the delegates 10 the Downing
Convention with view 20 the naming of
a Democratic candidate, by legally con-
stituted convention duly assembled for
that purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Denth of Son OF the Famous
Fiddler.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. September
B.-(Special )-Robert Scott, one Of Char
lottesville's landmarks" dropped dead
on Ridge street to-day at 1880 A. NJ
while coming from his place into the
city. He was seen 10 fall upon the street
by some ladies, and Jesse Farrar who
was working near by. was summoned
lie was carried 10 the porch of Captain
Mana's residence. where he died before
physician could reach him
Robert Scott was in the 96th year Of his
age. He was a man Of giant frame, and
his reaching the great age at which he
died. Robert was the son Of the famous
Jesse Scott, known throughout Virginia
as the famous fiddler Jesse's other sons
were Jesse and Tom, the latter was the
valet OF the Hon william G. Rlves when
he went 10 France as United States Min
lister. He remained there. Jesse, the
other brother, died here some years ago.
The boys were all born and reared in the
east, where the post-ofiice building now
stands. When the property was divided
between the heirs. Robert removed 20 a
place he owned about a mile south OF the
city, whence he frequently walked into
the city.
While regarded as a colored man. Robert
Scott was not a negro. lie claimed a
large degree Of Indian blood In MS veins,
and his every linament and his gigantic
stature went far 20 prove his claim. He
was a man of excellent principles, cour-
teous as a king. gentle in manner ana
even In the ante-bellum days he and his
brothers were regarded more as the COM
rades Of the people they served than as
menials doing their bidding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
ON THE APRON ATT0X.
THE NEWS IN THE COC<ADE CITY
AND VICINITY.
RAIN AND HAIL TORN.
Considerable Damage TO Negeta-
tion--To Attend Family Reunion
The Trial Of Cnrter-improNe-
ments-Personni and General.

PETERSBURG. VA, Septomber %
(special)-Rev Or. II. W. Battle pastor
OF the First Baptist church in this city,
is unable. by reason Of sickness in his
family. to attend the Portsmouth Baptist
Association. before which body he was to
deliver the opening sermon tonight. His
daughter. Florence, IS sick with scarlet
fever. Though the attack IS mild one
DR.. Battle feels that his presence is re-
quired at home.
Heavy rains fell here at intervals du-
ring last night. In Prince George cOun-
ty. near the Courthouse, there was
severe fall Of hail, which is said TO have
covered the ground. doing considerable
damage to vegetation. Some OF the hail
stones were quite large.
Police-Oficer o. Dyson went TO Wythe-
vile to-day 10 attend a reunion of the
Dyson family. which will be held to-mor-
row. at the residence OF his sister, in that
town. There are only four children Of
the family. all Of whom Will be present
at the reunion.
The Hastings Court was engaged all
the day In the trial of John Carter, col
ored butcher. charged with assault,
with intent to kill. made several months
ago on the Mr.. Thurman. a representa-
tive OF a Wholesale firm dealing I'm hides,
etc. in Baltimore Mr.. Thurman bought
a large number OF hides from Carter
but refused a few because they did not
come up TO the standard. This fact led
to trouble. and Carter made an angry
attack on Thurman, breaking a beer bot
tie over his head, and infiicting a bad
wound He was arrested, sent on 10 the
Hastings Court for trial! and bailed for
his appearance. Just before the time for
his trial he left the city, FORGETTING his
bond. which his bondsmen paid Some
weeks later Carter was arrested in Bos-
ton, and was returned here on requisi-
tion papers. He was given one year in
the penitentary, and motion was made
for q new trial, which will be argued
Saturday.
The street railway company will begin
at once the erection Of It's car-sheds, near
West-End Park. The contract for the
work has been awarded. The buildings
will cost between $4,000 ana $4,000, and
will be very handsome and substantial.
great deal OF building IS going on
here and much more is in prospect. The
builders, however. in view Of the general
improvements in progress find It diff
cult to obtain skilled hands, and opera
lions are. therefore. somewhat delayed.
The Tuesday literary Club, which was
organized last winter, will resume its
meetings on the first Tuesday I'm Octo-
Der, after its summer recess. The club
heard many brilliant and instructive
papers during the winter and several fine
lectures.
President Lionel G. Tyler of William
and Mary College is In the city to-day.
examining old records. He goes 10 Prince
George county tomorrow for the same
purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
KAUFMAN s. CO., Fourth and Broad

in it. anyway; not like football or base
BALI"
what are those men standing loafng
about the ground for2 Why don't they
do something's
"Have you seen him yet?'
"Whv. yes Thct's him standing with
his feet far apart as lazy as the rest.
My! But didn't he catch that ball quick
"Who's that big man with the gloves
on?"
That's Robson, Of Hampshire, one OF
the best wicket-keeps in England. He
Eyes. And who's that jolly little curly
headed man who runs so fast ana picAs
up the ball so quickT
That's Llewellyn. of Glamorganshire.
He's a comparatively new
"a Welshman. is he? DO the Welshers
play cricket
''The Welsh people do, but I can't say
! ever remember a Welsher at the game.
That's the kind OF fellow who makes bets
and doesn't pay up when ne loses you
know"
"Oh. well. I don't know. I always pay
my bets Don't ! LouiseT
eyes. dear, when you're obliged 20.
"You mean thng Who IS that throw
ing the ball from the other end so NICE
lv? l wonder Jordan doesn't MT II
every time. Hash ne bot d l~ii'' 'N''i
when he lets the ball so? Seems as II
he was wriggling It out
That's Townsend, Of Gloucestershire'
one Of the best amateur slow BOWERS III
ENGLAND. if not the very best. =,
SLOW! Mercy What does he can
fast?' 49, ,o
I'm sure l couldn't see inc 'ni"e Vim
ingw ao,, ,o,s
Chitter and chatter. Around the paVilioii,
and the grandstand Everybody wanted
TO know" .,,.or-C,r,
Query: Is cricket such an unknown '.',
ousntitv in Philadelphia as would be sup
nosed from the conversation oVerhedru :
one would imagine that Belmont Ter
mantown. and Merton did not exist. 49,,
perbaps il is because too much men'a a.
,bservation is required. In a Iool-Ddi'
~ or baseball interference every
body is on the alert and knows wi ,teo II y
, DJu hut cricket is too sclentlllc.
"Ap and likewise "Alack" 1t Is not
quick enough!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
wAsuBuRN.s MrysrnELs HERE.
A Good show, With Some Entertain
Ing Features Wns Given.

A fairly good house. rather top-heavy,
greeted Washburn's Mlnstrels AZ the
Academy last night and enjoyed splen-
did performance. a number OF new min
strel faces were introduced TO the Rich
mond public. but the Introduction was
pleasant one. and brought with II num-
Der Of new jokes and well-sung songs.
Willie Patten and Sam Horner are two
new comedians here, but they have es-
tablished themselves as good ones. and
In future will find a hearty welcome.
Messrs. Gus. Walling and Harry Meyrick
were quite pleasing In popular ballads.
The OiO was a long one. but not tire
some. and some splendid eccentric dane
ing was given by Willie Patten. while the
"gentccl' act by the Horner Brothers.
and the laughable creations by the Hick-
man trio were most entertaining Nicola
Garzia the eQuilibrist, executed some
difficult feats.
The show as a whole. was up 20 the
average. and much better than some min
sire. companies that have been seen here.
The minstrels will be seen again at
matinee this afternoon and tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
The McGilI Unions Concert.

The concert given at Cathedral Han
Monday night 10 the members OF the NC
Gill Union and their lady friends. proved
a most enjoyable affair. Miss Helen Nye
was very favorably received. and I'm her
selection of "a Gypsy Maiden l. showed
her pure soprano voice 10 excellent ad-
vantage She was forced TO respond TO
an encore and gave Tosfs "Good-By.'
Mrs. Jasper Rowe never appeared 10 bet
ter advantage than In her selection oil
'.The Flight of Ages" Her encore was
Because"
Mr.. William Tribbett sang The Mot
toes that are Hung Upon the Wall most
acceptably. and Mr. Charles Eubank ola
full Justice TO his two selections me
Toreador Song" and THE Armorer's
Law" two classic selections, were rem
dered by the pianola, and thus ended
very delightful affair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
OUR GUARANTEE.
PRINCE RANu PLAYS CRICKET.
first Appearance of Famous indian
Player in This Country.
philadelphia Inquirer--oth)

GhladelDnia luqufeI--DlAj
Tho first Of the three cricket matches
Tween the English eleven. captained by
Prince X. S. RanUtsinhii, and American
teams began yesterday at the Belmont
grounds. az Elmwood. when the Eng
lshmen and twenty-five of the Fh'ia-
delphia Colts came in contact. That the
Prince should lose the toss and that thus
tae youngsters Of Philadelphia should
a.t the preference as TO play was none
or the Establishments fault But that atter
.arly four hours play there Nvie
sIu six Wlckets 10 fan ana the cons
More $50 runs 10 the good is another
matter.
Never IN the history Of American
..ak ct has such a strong eIch d repre-
tentative English team been brought
against the players Of this country From
t.e strongest counties in England, Prince
IaugtsluhN himself the acknowledged
king among the worlds cricketers has
chosen the best available men, Townsend
s..up. Woods, StOddart BOsenQuet'
funn. each q chief in his line, these
are some Of the men who have come
with the Prince. but there ls not name
Unknown 20 fame in the entire eleven.
if seemed almost presumpuous Of the
'c9lts' 10 stand up against these giants
tlt honor 20 the braye'-they made a
splendid fight and no reversos can ever
take that glory from theml
CHATTER ABOUT THE VISITORS
There's the Princol There's tho
Prince"
WOt that Teller with MIS- hat pulled
DOWN an over his face Ike Jersey
Nlck driver Cab on, that amt no
Frncew
Look al him. Amt he laughing.
'h9ushg Wot's he lsughin' at?"
Thought he was a long. slim beggar
"hy That feller's quite fatw
Isn't he just handsome, thought"
on. say. Susie. just lOek at his eyes
they're like black diamOnds"
Look az his teeth. too"
Hasn't he got duck OF mustache"
Wonder where he got his gait from!
lie rolls about like a barrel on pins"
DO you know anything about cricket"
NO ] came 10 see the Prince"
Neither do l. There isn't anything
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
THE ANTITRUST LAW
REPLY TO LETTER FROM COW
ERNOR PINGREE, OF MICHIGAN.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OPINION
Jurisdiction of Congress Extends
Only to Combinations or Contracts
I'm Restraint of Interstate COM
merce.
suerce.

WASHINGTON, September $.-Attor-
ney-General Griggs has written the fol-
lowing reply TO letter recently received
by him from Governor Pingree. of Michi-
gan:
II am In receipt OF your letter OF the
2lst instant. asking me to send you
copy OF my opinion TO the effect that
under the Constitution OF tho United
States Congress cannot enact law
which would be effective in suppressins
trusts. so-called.
I'm reply | beg TO say that I have
never rendered, either officially or UNI
officially, any opinion OF this kind. On
the contrary. this department has been
engaged In bringing numerous suits I'm
the United States courts, under the Sher-
man act OF July 2. 1880. entitled An act
to protect trade and commerce against
unlawful restraints and monopolies,' In
several OF which cases. VIGOROUSLY that
against the Trans-Missouri Freight As
socictlon, 166 United States, go. and that
against the Joint Traffic Association, III
United States. J5, the result mas been
the suppression by decree OF the court
OF the offending agreement or associa-
ton.
JURISDICTION OF CONGRESS.
you may possibly have references &c
a letter Of mine TO private ciuzen, pun
lished several months ago In the news
papers, wherein / called attention 10 ths
fact that the only Jurisdiction that Con-
gress has over combinations or contracts
i'm restraint OF trade was in relation 10
those which directly affected interstats
commerce. That this Is true, and 'has
this Is the full extent Of the sherman
trust act, you will ascertain by readlhS
the decision OF the United states Su-
IRENE Court in the case OK Hopkins VS.
the United Stetes, III u. s., bIs, ana the
case OF the United states vs.. the II. -
( Knight Company. 156. U. s., 1.
you are doubtless aware that II -
not the right or function on the Federui
Government TO interfere with business
transactions carried on within the several
states. except upon some ground express
ly authorized by the Constitution. Con-
gress can regulate directly that when
we understand by interstate commerce.
but IL has no power 10 regulate or controi
business or commerce carried on Whoiiy
within the limits OF a State.
81 have called your attention to these
| matters not because J assume that you
ara ignorant Of them, for you doubtless
understand them well, but only In order
10 explain 10 YOU that have not gwen
and could not possibly have given, any
opinion OF the purport expressed IN YOU
| letter"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
BRUNSWICK.
September Court-A Dig Crowd-Po-
liticai.

LAWRBNCEVILLE. VA. September
Sc pecial.)-The September term of
Brunswick County Court commenced yes
terday. and one of the largest crowds
ever seen here on a court-day was in at
tendance. II was generally understood
that the senatorial candidates from this
district would engage I'm a joint discus
sion on the issues Of the campaign. and
that the candidates for the House would
likewise exchange the compliments Of the
season. These were the drawing cards.
and therein the crowd was doomed TO
disappointment. Mr. Buford, the indie
pen0ent candidate, was on hand, but
neither Mr. VIM nor any champion OF
his put In an appearance. In conse-
Quence or this the rumor that Mr. VIM
had withdrawn from the fight was ex-
tensiyely spread about the court green.
/ have, however. been credibly informed
that this is not true, and that Mr., VIM
will remain In the field.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
ACADEMY OF MEDICINE.
An Interesting Session Last Night
To Consider License-Taxes.

The Richmond Academy Of Medicine
and Surgery held its regular meeting last
evening M its quarters. in lee Camp Hall
Or. r. b. Slower presiding.
DR. NJ. r. Nuckols read a paper on "Old
Age and the Notifications in the Course
or Ordinary Diseases When They Attack
the Aged" II was discussed by Drs. Gar
Gin. Iabenberg. and W. RI. Parker.
Dr j. Gates GoOde was nominated for
fellowship.
At the next regular meeting. which will
be held on the second Tuesday In October,
DIS. Garcin and H. NJ. Taylor will sub
nit a report regarding the license-tax as
sessed by the city upon physicians. To
this meeting the profession at large Is IN
vited and requested 10 participate In the
discussion Of the report.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
AMERICANS TO DE GIVEN UP.
FIIipinos VIII Surrender Prisohers-
Americans I'm Filipino Army.

MANILA, September 26.-Two English
men. who had been held by the insur-
gents since June, arrived at Angeles
They report that the Filipino congress
has resolved that fourteen American pri-
soners shall be surrendered on Wednes-
day OF Thursday.
They have. however. no information as
TO the Whereabouts OF Captain Charles III.
Rockefeller. OF the Nineteenth Infantry,
who disappeared in April last, and OF
whom no trace has been discovered. Iney
assert that three Americans VINO "sae
captured by the rebels are acting as oni-
GERS In the iusurgent army.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-27
CAUGHT A NURSE.
nian,t Know Old King Conee h""
Her.

"The duties Of professional nurses car
them among a great many dinerehl peo
ple. and it is surprising 10 kho" no"
many are suffering from tho Vi
cofyee which il the primary cause OF the
,,,.ioritv of many nervous disorders. My
Gun exnerience has been such that l leel
that l can speak with some kno"ieuse Vi
the subject. sa,..oa
,-i,h = severe nervous disorder, which
~ 90 Great that sleep became an un-
known thing TO me without the use OF
or,ates was a confirmed coffee drinker
80 mis- time. but had never thought
tbot had ANYTHING to do with the diff
Guilty.
AFTER coming 10 Chicago to live, ]
nos told biz an acquaintance. who had
hen a similar sufferer from nervous
ness that he discovered it was caused
nv IN. use OF coffee, and when he made
that discovery, gave up the conee ana
took I'M the use OF Postum Food Conee
and Was completely restored. Ills ar
gumeut sounded so logical l was deter
mined 10 make the experiment. ana 70
nv surprise. upon leaving on the conee
habit commenced to improve. This I'M
nrovement has continued until now L am
in complete health and sleep we'll and
naturally. | always advise patients SUI
fering from nervous trouble to abandon
the use OF coffee and use Postum, Tor /
know what / am talking about on that
subject.
coca sionally private families do not
prepare Postum well-that Is they ran
10 allow a sufficient amount OF time Tor
boiling. II requires more boiling than
coffee. but the care we'll repays' Tor the
beverage is delightful TO the taste ana
wonderfully nourishing.
MAGGIE +. CHURCH.
mo. 2 east Thirty-third Place,
"Chicago. ILL.,"
Postum is sold by all first-class grocers'
and made by the Postum Cereal Com
pany Limited, Battle Greek. Mich.