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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-02
CHAPTER V.
A HOSTAGE TO FORTUNE.

For a second | stood still, with fury
against this skulking coward rising in
my soul. In my reckoning l had ne
elected to count him, but I saw now,
not quite too late, that he was of vital
Importance in my scheme.
He had, doubtless, been listening be-
fore, had heard voices, even if he had
not distinguished words, and, having
seen me go out, was in the act of COM
pleting his locomotives preparatory to
wiring his principal of what he fancied
had occurred.
This would not suit my plan.
hoped and believed that even I, pariah
that / was, might have sufficient
strength and wit TO protect one little
girl from further harm, while she con-
fided herself to my care. But l had
seen enough of ''Mr. Smith, during my
brief sojourn in his house, to be sure
that he was an enemy not to be de-
spised, powerful, resourceful, unscrupu-
disposal; and until I had my future
actions mapped out I preferred to let
him remain in ignorance of the fact
that his calculations had miscarried.
He had not entirely trusted me, or
this man would not have been set upon
my track, and already something
wrong was at least suspected.
1t was now or never with me- The
few successes 1 had made in my past
had been accomplished not as man
of subtlety, but as man of action;
and, without waiting for further re-
Election, moved so softly back along
the corridor that even those trained
ears did no, hear my tread then 1
leaped On the man from behind and
checked aim into silence
After this there was but one thing
to do with him. Until was ready and
could defy his master he must be al
lowed Btell no tales. At any moment
someone might come and raise an
alarm, such as had perhaps never dis
turbed. the quiet reposefulnes of this
well-or6ered Scotch hotel. I threw a
hasty glance in every direction, then
picked uA the fellow as if he had been
a child, md carried him into his own
room.
He wfiggled about me like snake,
while blocked the door upon US, but in
a moment I had both hands again at
my disposal and was ready to use
them, Just as one of his was travelling
suspiclously to his breast.
So tightly were my fingers twisted
in hiy collar that his breath came with
a Whistle, and his sDasmodic move
.Ments were directed more by the sheer
animal instinct of self-reservation than
guided by any subtle design. Yet I
thought l might as we'll know what
was in the pocket towards which he
was duly cropping, in case its contents
should prove of equal value to me as
to the owner.
l was rewarded by drawing out
small, new revolver, loaded in every
chamber, and | took the fact that the
fellow had thought it wise to provide
himself with the weapon as an indi
rect compliment to myself.
Nothing could have rejoiced me more
than the possession of this little adj
jutant; and knowing the hypnotic ef-
feet of its single, steely eye upon even
the most desperate man, l proceeded
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-02
CHAPTER VI.
A TRANSFORMATION.

First Of all. | sent TO John White.
Esq. Lows Exchange, London, such a
telegram in cypher as thought the de-
tectiye would have been likely to Send
had / gone on to Ayr. according TO the
programme laid down for me. This
done, l had time to think of my other,
and, perhaps, not less important duties.
I had not realized what a serious bus
mess had embarked in when offered
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-02
IN 100

Teacher-wiH,e,, toB the class about the
battle of San Juan.
Willie Update-WhoSe story do you
want-Shafter or Davis brooklyn
Life.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

daughter, Nora, of Harrington, were
last week guests of Mrs. Andrew Col
and Mrs. Scotch and
daughter of Marydel, were last week
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Can't
we'll. Mr.. John Davis and sister, Miss
Clara Davis, of Little Greek, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. W.
Scarborough.-Mrs. Emma Kalloc of
Millsborough, is visiting Mrs. Ella
Phillips. -Miss Annie Boyd spent
Sunday with friends in Smyrna, Mrs.
J. W. McKnatt and Mrs. J. I. Carter
and daughter of Templeville, were
guests of Mrs. DR.. H. V. S. Stout
Tuesday of last week Mr.. Edwin f.
Jones and family moved this week to
R. H. Cummins meadow Lawn
Farm" which he will carry on.-Mr.
Daniel Bailey has returned from the
ST. Joseph's hospital, Philadelphia,
where he has been under treatment
feeling restored in health. Mrs.
John Williams of Chester, Pa, was
two days last week the guest of Mrs
S. B. Cooper. Mrs. Lizzie 7. Smith
of Yardley, Pa, is visiting her son,
w. S. Scarborough.-Mr. Merck, our
railroad agent, has moved with his
family into the house left vacant by
the removal of James p. Bolts family
to Philadelphia Miss Bertha Boyd
while cleaning the sidewalk of leaves
struck her foot against the sharp teeth
of rake with such force as to make an
ugly wound from which she suffers
great inconvenience as well as pain
Rev. Edwin Gardner and w. F. Col
Inns witnessed the brilliant scenes in
New York in honor of Admiral Dewey,
Mr.. Collins was accompanied by Mas
ter Arthur Collins.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04
CHESWOLD.
Splendid Run on Keiffer Pears.-Preparing
For Sixth Anniversary of Jr. o.
u. A. M.-LOcal Ond Per-
sOnaI Mention.

Special Correspondence to the Times
CHEswoLD, Oct. 2.-We don't claim
Cheswold and vicinity to be great
Keiffer pear section, but this now
famous fruit is much in evidence. The
Assau Baines Co., have loaded and
shipped five cars and George M. Fisher
of Wyoming, is now we are told load
the third car at this station. Samuel
Leager picked 30 baskets from one
tree.
Those who have hogs here are greatly
exercised lest the cholera so prevalent
about us should overtake our porkers.
The Thermometer registered 80
degrees at sunrise Sunday and 81 de-
grees Monday, 35 degrees Tuesday
morning with sharp frosts.
One hill of sweet potatoes is on ex-
hibition at our Post Office which
weighs 139 pounds.
Some tomato growers say much of
the seeming overproduction this sea-
son and annoyance thereby to packers
as we'll as growers was the result of fol-
lowing the advice of Farmers Insti-
tutes held last winter not to contract.
Gossip's tell us there will be har-
vest of weddings in this vicinity this
fall and early winter. The half of a
bakers dozen at least may be looked
for.
p. L. Barcus is making some repairs
in the rear of his dwelling.
Rev. Edwin Gardner preached OF
the "Amens of the Fathers" last Sun
day evening, feature of which at the
close Master Norman Hoffecker re-
cited from the stand poem composed
by the Pastor and especially applicable
to his subject.
Sixth Anniversary of Jr. o. U. A. M
Our Junior Order United American
Mechanics are completing the progan
for the Sixth Anniversary to come of
the 10th inst. State Councillor, j. III
Anderson of Wilmington, and othe
speakers will be present to aid in tn,
festivities. The public exercises will
be held on William S. Cantwell's law
where stand and seats will be placed
for speakers and auditors. The even
ing exercises will partake of the natur
of banquet which will be a socia
gathering of members, their families
and few others who have tickets.
Personals Annie Collision o
Philadelphia, and Mrs. WEIGH an
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04
KENYON.
Fined For Striking COlOred WOman.-can
ming Factory Closed.-A Pleasant Social.
Local aud Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, Oct. 4th.-Master Frank
Warner was arraigned before Magis-.
trate E. B. Slaughter for striking a
colored woman by the name of M.
Boyer, fine and costs nearly $500.
The factory at Kenton closed last
Saturday, the farmers were paid on
Monday and the pealers will be paid
to-day and labors Friday.
There was a larger crowd of young
men who attended the fair at Easton
this year than ever before.
Mr.. D. s. Clark is remodeling his
house which is situated next door to
his own dwelling.
Mr.. William Graham, who died last
Monday, Sept 25th, of paralysis, was
buried on Wednesday at the M. E.
Cemetery, aged SO.
IT'S hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart;
IT'S hard, so hard, to speak the words,
Must we forever part.
Dearest loved one, we have laid thee
In the peaceful graves embrace.
But thy memory will be cherished
Till we see thy heavenly face.
A Pleasant SOciaI.-Mr. John M. Hill
yard gave a social last Friday night in
behalf of the young people. The house
was beautifully decorated with flowers
and evergeens, also the table was beau
tifully arranged. The following were
present: Miss Eva Lane, Misses Lizzie
and Emma Roulph, Miss Jennie Mere
dith. Miss Edith Good. Mr.. j. Baker
TAYLOR, Mr.. William Dunlap, Mr.. G,
Davis Temple, Mr.. Wallace Hilyart
and many others.
Personals. Messrs. Williams and Col
Inns of Dover, spent Saturday anC
Sunday with Mr.. JnO. M. Arthurs
also Mr.. Frank Johns with his rela
tive. Mr.. F. A. Johns. Mr.. Ct. Il
Clark left Monday for Wilmington, t.
accept position as bookkeeper.- Mis-
Jennie Dawson of Philadelphia, paid
short visit to her father, Mr.. Jane
Dawson, who was seriously cut in
racket which occurred last Frida
night, Sept. 22nd.-Mr. S. M. Arthur
has returned to Philadelphia, to com
nIata his schooling. ''B"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04
SPANS Greatest Needs.

Mr.. r. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winters at Aiken, S. @.
Weak Nerves had caused severe pains
in the back of his head. On using
Electric Bitters, Americas greatest
Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pain
soon left him. He says this grand
medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver
and kidney troubles, purifes the blood,
tones up the stomach, strengthens
the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new
life into every muscle, nerve and organ
of the body. If weak, tired or ailing
YOU need it. Every bottle guaranteed,
only so cents. Sold by JAS. P. Hof-
fecker Smyrna, and at L. l.. Mason
Clayton, Druggists.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Building Addition to StOre.-W. F. & J.
r. Clements have broken ground for
an addition to their store, which
when completed will give them a store
room nearly hundred feet in depth.
They have moved away the shed that
stood in the rear of the store, and are
now engaged in having a cellar dug.
The frame structure will then be ex-
tended back "a feet, 30 feet wide and
two stories high. The sheds, after the
store is completed will be arranged
under one continuous roof. w. F. &
J. R. Clements propose fixing up the
store room with bright attractive win
dows, and will make it in every way
attractive and commodious for their
agricultural warehouse business.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Kerr-JOnes Nuptials.-A very pretty we'd
ding was solemnized at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Frank Jones of the
Alley Mills near town yesterday, when
their daughter Miss Lille Brown Jones
who for the past several years has been |
one of the instructors at Goldey Soon
mercial College of Wilmington, was
married to Mr.. Andrew Kerr of Cleve-
land, Ohio, son of Mr.. George Kerr, a
prominent farmer residing near New
ark, Delaware. The ceremony took
place at the brides home at one O'Clock
and was performed by Rev. o. w. De-
Venish, pastor of st. Paul M. E.
Church, Clayton, after the usual ring
ceremony. The house was tastefully
decorated for the occasion with golden
rod, ivy, evergreens, potted and cut
flowers, especially the parlor where the
wedding took place. Miss Elizabeth
Jones of Smyrna presided at the organ.
The bride entered leaning on the arm
of the groom. She was becOmingly at
tired in white organdie cut en- train
with bodice beautifully trimmed with
valencies lace and carried roses. Miss
Bertha Jones, her sister was maid of
honor, and the best man was Mr..
Frank Parke, Downingtown, Pa. Rev.
o. w. DeVenish met them before a
bank of flowers, and joined them in the
holy bonds of matrimony. A reception
and wedding breakfast followed the
ceremony, at which Caterer George M.
Stevenson of Smyrna, furnished the
wholesome repast. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Kerr,
father and mother of the groom, the
Misses Helen and Alice Kerr, sisters of
the groom, Newark; Miss Sterling and
Miss Clark, associate teachers with the
bride, Wilmington; Miss Davidson,
Dover; Mr.. A. G. Lofand and daugh-
ter, Wilmington; Miss Emma j.
Mason, Philadelphia; Miss Anna
George, Wyoming; Mr.. and Mrs. Viii.
liam Taylor and daughter, Camden
Mr.. Frank Parke, Downingtown, Pa.
Mrs. John VanGasken, Miss Mary
English, Mrs. Alexine Thompson
Miss Mabel Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Jones, Mrs. Sallie Jones
Miss Lizzie Jones, Rev. and Mrs. o
W. DeVenish, Miss Bertha Jones.
Personals. Mabelle Harper, o
Philadelphia, is being entertained a
the NJ. P. Parsonage.-Mrs. j. l.
Keagy, of New York, is the guest o
her mother, Mrs. W. P. Wright. Mr.
and Mrs. George Tomlin, of Whining
ton, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Josepl
Warfield. Mrs. Edith Moore and daugh
ter, of Wilmington, are being entertain
ed by Mrs. T. T. Horn.-Miss Isabel
! Ellsworth Tunis is visiting her uncle
Robert w. Tunis, at the Continents
Hotel, Philadelphia. Ernest h
, Lord, of Philadelphia, is making hi
father, Mr.. Alexander Lord, a visit.
Mrs. Joseph Stephenson is visiting
Philadelphia. H. F. Smith an
son attended the Dewey Festivities &
New York the past week.-Mrs.. Mar
Boggs has moved to Wilmington,
make her home with her sons there.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Edward Jacobs, the trapese actor,
who performed in Smyrna few weeks
ago, gave an exhibition in the hotel
yard of the Stockle House last Friday
afternoon before large crowd of peo-
pie. He received good contribution,
and was asked to return again next
Friday and dive off of the windmill,
which he accepted.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Gave Negro a Scare.-Four Clayton
young men had much sport last Sun
day afternoon at the expense of an ig-
noraut negro. They were out looking
for cuestnUts in the woods at the rear
of r. H. Darrah's farm. While there
they saw a negro, who had in his pos
session a seven shooter revolver. The
young men did not show any fear of
the negro, but putting up a grand
"bluff," they approached the fellow,
and one of them introduced himself as
q detec tive, and had come to arrest
him for carrying deadly and concealed
weapons. They took the revolver from
him, and in an old log hut that stood
by, they incarcerated the negro, until
they had procured enough chestnuts
to return home. The negro begged for
mercy, and gave vent to his feelings
with ready flow of tears. The boys
insisted that they were going to take
him to Dover Jail, and told the negro
that if he would sing a song; give them
the buck dance, and play tune on his
mouth organ. they would release him.
The negro was only to glad "to escape
Jail, and for some time the boys had
a royal good time at the poor fellows
expense.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
scriptiOns and receives monies on old. AL
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
year in advance.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor of
Ewell's NJ. P. Church, will preach next
Sunday on the following subjects:
1920 a. M, "Some thoughts on the
book of Esther" 7.30 p. M, "The
danger of delaying conversion" re-
vival service. Sunday School p. m.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Rev. Father Welbers has been re-
leased from the management of st. Jo-
seph's Industrial School and is sue
ceeded by Rev. Father Donovan, of
Richmond, Va. The change was made
owing to the ill health of the former.
Rev. Father Welbers has been trans
ferred to the Wilmington school.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Next Wednesday the Ladies' Aid of
st. Paul church will hold supper at
the parsonage. They solicit the at
tention of the public.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

A protracted meeting will begin at
Bethesda M. P. Church next Tuesday
night.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Charles W. Baker of Aberdeen, Md,
who assumed the Indebtedness of John
T. Perkins, kept his promise with the
Perkins cannery employees and con-
tractors. and on Friday and Saturday
last made satisfactory settlement with
all concerned.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

'The best investment of my life, +" is
what a graduate says of his tuition fee
at Goldey Coml and Shorthand Col
lege. Wilmington, Del. Get the cata-
logue. 1t is free.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Preaching at Downs Chapel next
Sunday at p. M. by the pastor, Rev.
J. E. Nicholson. Sunday School at 3
p. m.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

The Ladies' Aid Society of Ewell's
Church will meet next Tuesday night
at Mrs. Venus.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04
CLAYTON.

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Clayton folks when visiting Will
mington should not forget to see the
line of leather goods in stock of Joshua
Conner, 237 Market street. Pocket
books, hand satchels, dress cases,
trunks, valises and everything. See
advertisement.
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NOW CALL AT OUR
CROWDED WARERCOMS
AT
no Market Street, Wilmington, DEL,
and feast your eyes on as fine
a stock of
Pianos and Organs

as was ever shown in any store, North
South, East or West.
We have given special attention to both
tone. quality and design of cases in the Sc
lection of all these instruments, from the
product of the largest and most popular
makers, and
While prices are advancing in every line
of goods, we propose to keep on selling at
our usual moderate prices, and ON the same
easy and accommodating terms of from
SIS to $40 per month. Our contracts were
made in time and we have the goods.
Whether you buy from us a Knabe,
Ivers & Pond, Fischer, Crown, Behr
Bros, Raymore, Kroeger, Ellington,
Durand, Schubert, Kimball, Shaw,
Marshall & Wendell, Franklin, Wal
dorf or New England Piano you will get
it at the right price, which is always
the lowest, according to it's grade and
quality.
And remember, the highest as well as the
lowest we sell, is warranted to give perfect
| satisfaction.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Railroad Detective Hutchins, of
Dover, has been arrested and held in
bail upon complaint of Fletcher Jones,
who alleges false arrest.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

Rev. A. d. Melvin, president of the
Maryland Conference M. P. Church,
preached very acceptably in Ewells
Church last Sunday night to a crowded
house.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1899-10-04

The Pennsylvania Railroad have a
gang of men employed in strengthen
ing the tressle over the coal bins of
the Smyrna Branch track, at Smyrna.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-15
KEEPING ON THE MOVE.
Gen. Otis Reports the Operations Of Tho
Army North and south of Manila.

Gen. Otis Reports the Operations of the
Army North and south of Manila.
WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE
following cablegram from Gen. Otis was
received at the War Department to-
day:
"Schwan's column swung into linus
from Das Marinas yesterday morning;
camped at Bacoor last night: has scat
tered insurgents, who probably are re-
firing by detachments on Indang. Con-
dition of roads prevented further pur-
suit; 125 men, Thirty-seventh volun-
teers, Major Chetham, drove insurgents
south and westward from the lake town
of Muntinlupa yesterday, pursuing sev-
eral miles. and returned to Bacoor last
night by Zapote river road. Loss,
three men killed, two wounded and one
missing.
'+Schwan's movement was very sue
cessful; inflicted heavy loss on men and
property of southern insurgent army;
he reports their casualties at 200 killed
and 400 wounded; their stored supplies
destroyed.
Young, moving from Arayat north
and westward yesterday. scattered the
insurgents, who retired northwest. His
casualties were three slightly wounded.
A considerable store OF grain was cap
tured"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-15
Copyright. Associated Press ,

BERLIN, October IA high Ger
man official whose utterances may be
taken as absolutely conclusive, said 10
a representative OF the Associated
Press to-day:
Eve shall observe the strictest neu-
trality, no matter what may develop in
the war between the Boer republics
and Great Britain. That is the only
course left open. as conditions in South
Africa are so complicated and our rela-
tions with both sides are SO delicate
that to abandon neutrality by SO much
as hairs breadth would necessarily
lead to new and unforeseen compliea-
tiOns.
We mean to adhere to neutrality to-
ward both parties. What else can we
do Other powers spoken of as likely
to interfere have also concluded 10 keep
quiet Such rumors as now and again
reach the press-for instanee. the report
about the alleged attempts on the part
Of the Russian foreign minister, Count
Muravieff. to bring about concerted in
tervention-are unfortunately only
rumoz. ] say unfortunately, the word
shows how our sympathies lie: but pol
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-15
H0NORING DEWEY.
A Brilliant Naval and Military Parade a
Feature of the Day In Boston.

A Brilliant Naval and Military Parade a
Feature OF the Day In Boston.
BOSTON, Mass, October 1.-THE
residents of Boston and vicinity, aug
meHted by thousands of visitors from
the Commonwealth and adjoining States
to-day did honor to Admiral Dewey
The hearty greeting with which Admit
raj Dewey was received when he ar
rived last night direct from mis- native
State seldom, if ever has been equaled
here; but the preliminary welcome was
completely overshadowed to-day in that
given by the multitude whenever the
famous Vermonter appeared in public.
and particularly as he rode through the
city in the front ranks of the brilliant
naval and military pageant, which was
the chief event of the day.
After the parade and watch presenta-
ton the Admiral was driven to the
Hotel Touraine As his carriage left
the common the ccsor company Of each
regiment advanced to the front from
its position in line, and formed behind
the colors The crew of the Olympia
were taken in charge by a committee
and conducted to fremont Temple,
where a banquet was served. In the
evening they were given entertainment
in various places.
The days events for the Admiral
ended with a reception and banquet at
the Algonquin Club, at which Governor
Wolcott proposed the toast Admiral
George Dewey and the United States
Navy" The Admiral acknowledged
the toast in a few words.