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The record-union., 1899-04-26
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY.
Is Still Suffering From an Attack
of Neuralgia.

WASHINGTON, April 25-The Presi-
dent was feeling better this morning,
though he still suffered from the attack
of neuralgia, which compelled him to
deny himself to CALLERS yesterday. The
regular Cabinet meeting was held as
usual, but before the Cabinet assem-
bled the President remained in his pri-
vate apartments, and to visitors he
asked to be excused. Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy Alien, who called upon
departmental business, was the only
visitor he saw.
The neuralgia attack from which the
President is recovering is not expected
to interfere with his trip to Philadel-
phia to attend the ceremonies in con-
nection with the unveiling of the Grant
monument on Thursday. The party will
consist of the President and Mrs Nc
Kinley, Secretary and Mrs. Gage, Sec
retary and Mrs Long, Attorney General
Griggs, Secretary Hitchcock, Captain
Sartoris, Assistant Secretary Cortelyou,
Rudolph Foster, stenographer, and the
family servants. The President will not
speak at any of the functions.
The record-union., 1899-04-26

WILLOWS. April 25-Writing Expert
Theodore Kytka was again on tha
stand to-day in the Murdoch case.
Several exemplars of Murdook's hand
writing We're viewed by the Court, jury
and counsel. Barnes then asked:
Mr.. Kytka, is there any part of the
lines in the tracing of the signature of
the note that Dis not ragged, rough and
jagged?"
There is not 1t is all written by
finger movement"
General Barnes then handed the WITT
ness two checks with VIM MurdockS'
written on them
How came those two checks to have
the name of VIM. Murdock written att
the base?''
Il traced them over glass from one of
the signatures of Murdock"
Il wish to introduce them in evil
dence," said Barnes.
If the Court please, we object" said
Johnson
The point was argued at some length
by both sides, but the objection was
finally sustained.
Barnes also wanted to have Professor
Kytka take any genuine signature OF
Murdock and from this signature trace
another, but plaintiffs attorneys OBJ
Jected, as they said they would yester-
day, and the objections were sustained
After this two dots under VIM" of the
deed and the VIM" of the note were
discussed fully by the witness, and were
shown to the jury through the micro
scope.
The witness consumed all the time up
TO the adjournment for the forenoon i'll
showing the similarity and dissimilarity
between these different sets of dots.
The last expert testimony was in to-
day, when George C. Hickok was ex-
cused.,
General Barnes then stated that
new branch of the defendants case
would be taken up tomorrow and
asked for an adjournment until $50 a.
m, which was granted
Hot words were exchanged to-day be-
tween Attorneys Johnson and Barnes
over an offer by Barnes to have Expert
kytka make copy of the traced note
in court. The Court was obliged to call
the attorneys to order. The Court
ruled out Barnes offer after spirited
argument on both Sides
Expert Kytka to-day, when under
cross examination by Johnson, was
asked if William Murdoch should tell
him he signed the note in question,
would be believe the statement.
He replied that he would say: "Mr.
Murdock, you are mistaken or are ly-
ing"
George c. Hickok, the last expert wit
ness for the defendant, said he had
been a witness in more than 800 cases
He said if a thousand men should te'!
him they saw Murdoch make the note
he would not think he was mistaken in
pronouncing it a forgery. He was GER
tain that Murdock never made the note.
He was sure it was tracing from the
deed of 1890.
Before adjournment Judge Pirkey in.
formed the counsel that the case was
consuming too much time.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
WIRE AND WIRE ROPE.
The Ha1lidie Company to Establish
a Plant at Chicago.

NEW YORK, April PA company
with S1.000O09 capital was organized
to-day under the laws of New Jersey
to acquire the various Hallidie patents
for making wire and wire rope, and to
manufacture the same The corporation
will be known as the Hallidie Wire
Rope, Tramway and Gable Company
of Chicago.
The incorporators and principal stock
holders are A. S. Hallidie and George
T. Gaden of San Francisco and A. j..
Warner Of Chicago. Mr.. Hallidie owns
the principal patents existing in this
country, about twenty in number, for
manufacturing wire and wire rope.
These ropes are used, among other
things, for hauling cable cars tram
ways and for the transmission of power
Heretofore these ropes have been made
by a company in California but the
freight rates are so high that they
have been found almost prohibitory in
doing business with the East cOnSe-
quently a factory is to be established
in Chicago. The formation of the
Hallidie company was said too by one
of the promoters to be in fact an ex-
tension of the present metal combina-
ton.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
SENSATIONAL GRAFTON.
Uttered by the Minister Of the City
Temple at London.

LONDON, April 25-The three hun.
dredth anniversary of the birthday Of
Oliver Cromwell has furnished the oc-
cas1on for biographies, appreciative ar
tlcles, portraits in all the papers and
and celebrations in various parts of
the country in honor of the Lord Pro-
tector of the British Commonwealth.
DR.. Joseph Parker, minister of the
CITY Temple, this city, took the subject
as the theme for his sermon this af-
ternoon, and delivered an extraordinary
Grafton to large congregation. In
the course Of his remarks he attacked
the Prince of Wales as "a certain card
playing Prince"
After eulogizing Cromwell, DIR. Park
er said: when the Prince fails. then
let the country mourn. We look to
Princes for noble deeds and a high ex-
ample When l see my Prince and my
Premier on a race-course, 1 don't like
it,
IneSe remarks We're cheered by the
audience, and DR.. Parker proceeded to
MAKE rabid attack on the Sultan of
Turkey, during which he said: EN-
peror William may call him his friend
but in the name of God, the father, the
Sun, tile Holy GnOSt, say = = uhe Sui
tam
The preacher concluded with a pas
sionate denunciation of the church for
accepting Protestant money ''for per-
forming Popish tricks
Then drawing from his Bible the un-
dertaker's bill for his wife's interment,
he scathingly read the word on the top
of the bill ''unconsecrated."
Shame" shouted DR.. Parker, aud
the congregation loudly re-echoed the
word
Continuing, the preacher said: when
read the word it meant vitriol poured
into red gaping wound. 1t is
knavish trick, a Popish device. De-
testable blasphemy. 1t made me still
more faithful to non-conformity, which
made England possible to live in."
The record-union., 1899-04-26

that the stock sells now at 65, but the
discrepancy was explained to-day by
the statement that for each 90 shares
of Anaconda there will be given 100
shares of the new com bination stock
In this city Ladenburg, Thalman &
Co. have apparently had charge Of the
financial arrangements, and have been
supposed to represent foreign interests
in the matter The Rothschilds, who
owned, by their first purchase, 40 per
cent of the Anaconda stock, are said to
have a one-half interest in an under
writing syndicate, the other half, ac-
cording to current report, being divided
between J. P. Morgan and Standard Oil
interests
The record-union., 1899-04-26
A University Student Dismissed.

OAKLAND, April 25--The faculty of
the University of California has dis
missed S. G. Masters, a student in his
fourth year, from the university for
caricaturing and lampooning the fac
ulty beyond the usual limit in the year
book of the university, Blue and Cold
Masters was editor-in-chief of the book
and his attacks on the members of the
faculty passed all reason in the issue of
1900, descending from the humorous to
the vulgar. Masters is, a student in the
College of Letters. and his average is
unusually high. He was one of the
most popular men in the college.
The record-union., 1899-04-26

justice Such declaration and action
would give US all confidence in the flu
ture. Capital-and there is much of it
in Cuba - would come out of strong
boxes and find ready channels to busi-
ness and agricultural improvement.
Then the island, instead of needing the
charity of the United States, as she
does to-day, would soon return to what
she was under Spain-that is, an er1-
porium of wealth, where fortunes We're
made easily and where beggary was
unknown"
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Applies for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Los ANGELES. April 25.-W. 3.
Storts, who is wanted in Missouri to
answer a charge of embezzlement, and
was arrested here, has applied for a ha-
beas corpus to prevent the Missouri
officer from taking him back The case
is to be heard this afternoon He COM
plains that East s. Louis, where the
crime is alleged to have been commit
ted, is not in Missouri, and also that the
requisition papers were signed by Cow
ernor Gage in blank and filled out by
the Lieutenant Governor during the
Governors absence.
When the case was again taken up in
the afternoon further hearing of tile
cause was continued until Saturday.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
The Samoan Kingship.

LONDON, April 25.-In the House of
Commons to-day the Parliamentary
Secretary of the Foreign Office, Right
Hon. William ST. John .Broderick, re-
plying to James F. Hogan, Anti-Par-
nellite representing the Middle Division
of TipperaTy, said the question of the
succession to- the throne of Samoa
would be reported upon the joint COM
mission, whose report would be con-
sidered by their respective Govern
ments before action was taken.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Believed to Have Been Murdered.

PASADENA, April oh S. Starr,
the engineer of a pumping plant ~on Mo-
line avenue. has disappeared. and it is
feared he was murdered last night,
though his body cannot be found. He
went out to the pumping plant last
night. When he did not return this
morning a search was made, and eyi-
dences of a struggle were found. Near
the place was a revolver and the lam
tern which he carried were found. The
Sheriff's office is working on the mys-
terry.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Arkansas Antitrust Law.

AUSTIN (Tex), April 25.-The SEN
ate to-day took up as a special order
the Arkansas antitrust bill An amend
ment was offered to make the bill eff
fective on January /. 1900, and with
the amendment pending a motion to
defer further action on the bill until
Friday prevailed by vote of 16 to 9
The postponement was taken in the
hope that the Arkansas courts will rem
der an opinion tomorrow as to the con-
stitutionality of the Arkansas law.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Missouri River Above Danger Line.

KANSAS CITY, April 25.-A still fur
ther rise in the Missouri River of five
inches was recorded to-day The gauge
this morning read 222, one and two
tenths feet over the danger line. The
waters bottom has encroached gradu-
ally on the squatters' property and the
cellars situated on the river, but no seri-
Gus damage is apparent.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Richard Croker Going to Eurone,

NEW YORK, April 25.-Richard
Croker will sail tomorrow on the New
York for Southampton. He has en-
gagged passage for himself and his sis
ter. Mrs. Samuel e. Warren, and her
daughter, who accompany him. Mr..
Croker will have as fellow voyagers or
the New York Sir Julian Pauncefote
and his family, Speaker Reed and his
family, Nine. Emma Eames Storey.
Lady Sackville. Sir Patton Sykes and A.
B. Wenzell, the artist.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
SUIT TO RECOVER
ON MURDOCKS NOTE
Judge PiTkey Evidently Tiring Of the
ProtraCted Contest.
Informs the Counsel That the Case Is Con-
suming Too Much Time.

Another Day Devoted to the Exams
ination of Handwriting Ex-
perts, Completing the Testi~
mony on That Line-Hot Words
of Defense to Have Expert Kyts
ka Make a Copy of the Note in
Court.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Strike in Occur d'Alene Country.

SPOKANE CWash.), April 25.-The
miners in the Coeur d d'Alene country
struck to-day. The Miners Union
called out the employees of the Bunker
Hill and Sudwan mines at Wardner.
and miners of the Last Chance mines
also walked out. The men demand
So. so per day. all round and recognition
of the union The demands will be re-
sisted by the employers.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
Pursuit of a Negro Fiend.

GREENVILLE Is. CO., April 25.--The
unknown negro who outraged Mrs.
Charles Miller is being pursued by
large posse just across the line into
Georgia. He stole two horses, and ran
them nearly to death in his effort to
escape.
The record-union., 1899-04-26
THE SPANISH
element IN CUBA.
Their Wishes Concerning the Gov
ernmeht Of the Island.
Consider Themselves Foreigners, and Ask
for Protection.

the Proposed Union With
the Cubans, but Not With the
Idea of Effecting the Termina-
tion of American Occupation OF
the Island, Fearing the Ulti-
mate Establishment Of an In
dependent Cuban Government.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

WILLIAM Taylor was long regarded
by the people of the Peninsula as a
rich man. No one thought that his
debts, but when the announcement was
made Monday that the bank of Odessa
had seized on his property in Middle
town ON Saturday through the sheriff
to secure a debt of 81, 500, there was
general surprise. This does not nullify
the fact that he made money rapidly,
especially ten and fifteen years ago,
enough to addle the brain of any man
who was not entirely level-headed.
Mr.. Taylor was a man of generous i'm
pulses, but whether from whim, or
personal or moral considerations,
he had not a right to distribute with
both the right and left hand that which
the facts in the settlement of his estate
discloses did not belong to him. His
liberty where most men would have
been penurlous, was beautiful, and
worthy of phrase because it bespoke a
good heart, but that is a mistaken
charity that gives to others until his
own family is left destitute.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

THE evidence accumlates that bogus
ministerial titles have become things
of merchandise. A title that is won
for ability as scholar or orator, con-
ferred by a reputable college, is credi-
table to the institution and an honor to
the man or whom it is conferred,
whether he be a graduate or has dis
tinguished himself for pulpit ability.
The country is getting full of A. Ms,
Phi. D's., d. DIS, ETC., of men who
have obtained the title for a money
consideration rather than distinguished
ability, and it is a shame On any col
lege or members of faculty who would
thu lower the title of Doctor in the
high calling of the ministry. There
was a few years ago an institution in
Philadelphia that sold NJ. D., titles for
a certain price, exacting possibly an
easy course of studying or reading,
within the reach of any quack, and its
nefarious work was only broken up. by
a resort to VIGOROUS measures.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

so ardently and devotedly in love
with his wife as is the Admiral. To a
loyal, appreciative husband, the dear
est thing on earth in his newly-wedded
bride. To such a one the very best
and all that he possesses are hers, in
truth and verify.
The mistake has been as promptly
amended as he could, and the
dewey" Arch in New York, will
probably retain the name rather than
the "Naval" Arch, though the struc-
ture was erected to do honor to both.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

MONTYLAoO A. Cole, the dental stu
dent from Canada, who was charged
with killing VIM. A. Montague of
Wyoming; On May 18th in Whining
ton, over the inmate of disreputable
house in that city, Edna Wilson, after
a long trial was convicted on Saturday,
only of manslaughter. The defence,
for this seemed the only thing left,
was insanity, which however did not
cut any great figure with the jury,
though the prisoners counsel, Messrs.
Walter H. Hayes and Sylvester D.
Townsend, Jr., received a great deal
of congratulation for their skill in saw
ing him from the gallows.
Considering all the circumstances of
the case, the conclusion of the jury
was certainly a miscarriage of justice
and it was surprise to everybody, for
a verdict of murder in the second de-
gree. The prisoner is extremely for
tunate in getting off so easily, and his
experience ought to be valuable les
son to him and to other young men to
be careful of their habits, and of their
associates.
On the first vote two of the jury were
for murder in the first degree, and
manslaughter was not reached the
fifth vote. He was sentenced Monday
to serve five years in prison, and pay a
fine of $500.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The Morning Ne,Os seems not to
understand what is meant in the
phrase, Glowing down before the
man who has office at his disposal. |"
Perhaps District Attorney Byrne,
Postmaster Brown, of Wilmington, and
other postmasters may say the same
thing. The NelVs may not look upon
Col. Dupont as golden calf when
it bows down before him, but there is
something that will yet bring it to an
attitude of devotional obedience, viz:
dominat public opinion.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
WANAMAKER,S.
Philadelphia. Monday, Nov. q, 1899
Santa Claus is herel

See the great big jovial fel-
low, with his Christmas tree
on his arm, as ne looks down
on the Arcade from his corner
of the grand stairway!
Don't we all wish we knew
what those laughing eyes
might tell us, if they would?
What glad surprises he has
for the children! But he can't
be coaxed to tell his secrets.
The shopping is comfortable
now - the stocks of pretty
things and useful things are
full and complete. You can
buy things now, and have
them sent home or some place
else, whenever you wish.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Boys Clothing
Three new lots OF BOYS
frieze top coats ready

III ~ INV AOIO VI OONo
frleze top coats ready
One handsome style is made of Oxford
mixed frieze. with neatly fitted velvet col
lar; body lined with serge and sleeves
with satin; sizes for to 16 years. Very
dressy. $40.
Top coats of blue frieze, lined with Ital-
ian cloth: sizes for 6 to 16 years Splen-
did coats for the price. $3.50
Top coats of all-wool frieze, with sturdy
iron-yarn sleeve-lining, and Italian cloth
body lining; deep French facings; sizes
for to IL years $3.50.
Pure worsted "dress-up" /"
suits for S.. Last year we
thought $3.50 a low price for
a pure worsted suit. These
in neat stripes and checks,
mostly grays; double-breasted
jackets. Another grade at So.
Eight patterns in all. Sizes
for 7 to I6 years.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

SECRETARY Long will recommend to
Congress a programme for new naval
construction which will be in accord
ance with the policy that has been pur-
sued for the past three years. He will
ask for three new armored cruisers of
about 1900 tons displacement, three
protected cruisers of about 5000 tons
aud dozen gunboats Of 900 tons, max
king 1S ships in all.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

The death of Thos. B. Coursey at
''Spring Mills" near Frederica, on
Wednesday morning last at the ad-
vanced age of SO, removes man who
has been a stalwart figure for more
than half century in all that pertained
to the religious and civil interests of
Kent comfy. Mr.. Coursey was man
of decided convictions, and always for
those measures that brought about
moral uplift of the people. He was in
a large sense a self-made man,
and Notwithstanding the defects
of early education, arose to the
prominence of being guber-
material candidate. His private
life was above reproach, he was gener-
GUS, hospitable, kindly-in the fullest
sense representing the christian life.
He lived quarter of a century beyond
the time usually allotted to man, and
passed away with the esteem of all
who knew him.
Mr.. Coursey was 9S years old, and
Miss Sarah Coursey, is the only one OF
eight children living. The funeral at
Barratt's Chapel, Friday was largely
attended.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

THE mistake that Admiral Dewey,
(who had won the admiration of the
nation for his valor and uniform level
headedness) in deciding the house pre-
sented by the people to him, to his
new wife, who is a rich woman, has
been in a sense amended by the latter,
since the hubbub kicked up about it.,
by deciding it to his son. The gift was
TO him, not to another, with no "string
to it" as a gift, but it proved an un-
fortunate and unexpected incident.
A friend of the Admiral in ex-
planning the circumstance says
that he had never seen man
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Wanamaker So Shoes
For men and women.

For men and women.
Three dollars will buypretty
nearly as good-wearing shoes
as can be made-that is, in
this store. If you pay us five
or six dollars, you will get
finer and handsomer shoes :;
but for everyday wear, grant
ing that you are particular
about shape and looks, you'll
hardly want better shoes than
we show for s..
Mems shoes in the sturdy
but flexible boarded calf,
smooth calf, shell cordovan,
enamel grain, winter russell,
chrome kidskin-all with dou-
bic oak-tanned soles, welted,
of course, in bulldog, London
and Waukenphast toe-shapes.
Shoes that a good shoe store
may match for four dollars. A
good dollar saved, by choosing
from these.
Women's shoes of fine kid
skin, in fall and winter weights,
with welted oak soles, yet very
flexible; patent leather or kid
tips; laced or buttoned; S..
Worth a dollar more.
A most complete range of
sizes in these regular lines of
shoes.
John Wanamaker.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

THERE are reports of severe fighting
between the Beers and the English in
South Africa, the Beers resisting des-
perately the steady and slow advance
of the British.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is q part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore Of
MARYLAND.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
RoBT D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
S-SUBscRIPTIoN-s15O per annum. If
paid strictly in advance sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town 1t rep
resents but for the outlying district OF which 1t
Is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate OF 90
cents an inch for first insertion and % cents
'For each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. special
reduction on all semi-annual and yearly adver-
Gsements.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Bismarlxts Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidney and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25c at
Jas. P. Hoffecker's' Smyrna, and T.
L. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29

president Mckinley expects to an
nounce the capture of Aguinaldo and
suppression of the insurrection In
Luzon, in his message to Congress
next week.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Games

Some of the new board
games
Fire alarm. There are four engines and
one man to each. The object is to see
which engine can reach the fire first
their speed being governed by the throw
ing of dice. 81.
Ben Hur. There are four colored char
lots and four dice. The one who throws
the highest has inside track to reach the
goal. 75c.
Aladdin, 75c: Light brigade. TIC; Ara
bian Nights. 75c; Fairy land. soc; tiger
hunt. 4Oc. foot ball. 40c: quoits. zoe; arch
cry, 20c: Old Cape Cod, zoe.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
WANAMAkI.R,S. a

Little pony, 10c; soldiers A B c. 1Oc; bat
tleship, 75c; wild animals. soc; starry flag,
zoe.
Scrolls fit together into
pictures.
Battle ship. zoe; Manila, 4Oc; Rough
Riders, 4Oc.
Of course the old favorites
among them;
Parchesi 75c to slips: Chessindia, 25c to
Soc; conette, 25c, &c. 75c.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-29
Blankets.

90 pairs of those big gen.
erous ones that you like so
well-$5 grade for 1896,
we sell them quicker than
we can get them-most al
ways out. They are here
now in red, pink and blue
borders.