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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

From the Philadelphia Press.

Our neighbor the Times Philadel-
phia). is dreadfuEy incensed because the
United States government is trying to pro-
tect the lives of Americans in China 1t
apparently hopes to build up its circulation
by taking the part of the murderous Boxers
against the missionaries. whom they seek
to slaughter. with their wives and children.
President Mckinley stands ready to meet
emergencies as they arise and perform his
duty as soon as confronted with it. Just
now he sees that Americans in China are
in danger of being massacred, and without
losing a moments time he has taken the
step to preserve their lives. Does the
Times imagine that it is possible to make
a political issue on this, or that it can per-
suade rational people to condemn an Amer
lean President for taking prompt and eff
cient steps to save the lives of American
citizens in barbarous land threatened by
unreasoning and blood-thirsty hordes which
the recognized government of that country
cannot or will not control?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

Africa are mostly minor skirmishes, with
out decisive results. There is, Of courss| a
serious prospect Of heavy fighting yet to
come, but the immediate issusfs no longer
in doubt. Lord Roberts Is believed to be
planning a general advance toward the
main remnant of the Boer forces, now lying
eastward of Pretoria on the Delagoa Bay
railroad. meanwhile concentrating various
bodies of his troops toward the Free Stat
ers under De Wet who have been operating
southeast of johannesburg and east Of
kroonstad. The latter maneuver is really
preliminary to the former, the execution Of
which depends upon the British securing
their lines of communication from all pos
sibility Of Interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
The Boer Camnaign.

The rapid drop of the Boer war in inter-
national interest is due not only to the out
breaks in China but to the natural develop
ment Of the campaign itself. The spectacu-
lar features of the war have been passed.
Both the Boer capitals are in British pos
session No serious danger menaces the
British armies and the end of the war by
natural course of military events is soon to
b, expected. Nor is any question now posi-
Bile as to the future of the two states They
are clearly destined to become British colo
MES without any material protests from
the powers. The situation lacks the essen
tial features Of frst-class news attrac-
ton. The operations reported from South
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

From the Boston Herald
The statement which has come from the
west that Mr.. Bryan has suggested the in
corpora ton in the Kansas City platform of
strong protest against the sending of
American troops to China is, if true an in
dication on his part of an inability to prop
erly gauge American public. sentiment. The
American people could be depended upon to
administer a most telling rebuke an ad-
mnistration which failed, in crisis such
as this that is now upon u.s. to defend the
lives and property of American merchants.
missionaries and diplomatic representa-
tives by the employment of every means
that it had at its command. No one can
accuse President Mckinley and his admin
istration of acting in too precipitate a man.
ner; the only criticism possible is that, in
view of the danger to which American cit
liens have been exposed sufficiently prompt
action has not been taken. A government
at Washington which proclaimed its inten-
ton of properly protecting every American
citizen. wherever it might be, whether in
central Asia central Africa, could fairly
count upon the enthusiastic support of nine
out of ten of our people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
Chiadren's
Travelling Toilets.

The attention of mothers is called to the health
fulness comfort, convenience and general utility
of this article. In travelling 1t Is absolute ne
cessity which will be fully realized after the first
trial In appearance it resembles lunch fruit
basket and attracts no more attention than such a
basket would. Can be carried to the toilet with
attracting the slightest attention and cieansed
at night. In sleeping cars. the great benefit de-
rived is beyond question. 1t Is equally useful
in the house. fat hotel boarding house-fuly
takes the place of the nursery or toilet chair.
Mothers taking children to parks. excursions for
drives in carriages will find 1t great convenience.
Price, $500 each.
Infants Department-Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
Infants
DeDa

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
Sum- nnner


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W. c. c. Corsets. good quality net, long soc
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

By making Bryan promise to put on the
soft pedal when free silver is approached,
and nominating David B. Hill for the vice
presidency. the democrats could at least eff
fectually demonstrate that they do not in
tend to be dominated by the populists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

The question of responsibility for the out
break in China will be a pretty quarrel to
settle later Just now Is the season for
action The paramount duty is to secure
the liberty of deserted and imperilled
citizens. 1t counts for nothing at this crisis
If we are forced to act lin concert or
..cOncurrentiy" with the other powers. The
great thing is to put our share of the prop
er force on the exact spot and to see that
it goes forward determinedly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
SHOOTING STARS.
His Idea of Courage.

Women often show more true fortitude
than men, remarked the thoughtful man.
They are the brave ones, after all
You are right answered Mr.. Meekton.
perfectly right. Why, 1 once knew wo-
man who stood up in debate and told
Henrietta she was mistaken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

There is some hope Of keeping the mayor
Of Atlanta so interested in national politics
that 1t will not be necessary for him to use
up any more valuable time signing the
pledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
Young Folks
Sum mer Shoes.

Best styles, best feathers, best
worknanship-goods that we very
cheerfully guarantee in every particu-
lar. Full lines of Shoes for outing
wear.
Specials for Saturday are:
Misses and ChiIdren's Tan Goat Lace and But
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shoe for rough wear; sizes 81 to 2. c.
Misses Tan Russia Calf Lace Shoes g, 70
common sense toes; sizes IL to q Pair. Dl. ~
Youths Tan Russia Calf Lace Shes spring heels
extension soles-an excellent shoe for country sea-
side or mountain wear; sizes 9h to CT ~
lo12.
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

1t would be beyond reason to expect the
Kansas City convention to pass without an
effort to bring up the Declaration Of indie
pendence as a campaign document
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
The ERotism of Woe


LIES way is up hill.
This world is too warm,
Or else it's too chill
And is darkened by storm.
And lonely scan.
The long road to the end;
For I am the man
Who has trouble to lend.
You can't borrow joy
From me; not bit.
But of thoughts that annoy
l have samples to fit -
Most any ones plan.
My woe won't unbend
For l am the man
Who has trouble to lend.
You can borrow delight
From the blossoming lea
Or the sunshine so bright
But not any from me.
do what l can
To make dirges ascend,
For 1 am the man
Who has trouble to lend
The children are hushed
When they see me draw nigh;
All merriment's crushed
And gives way to sigh.
I will live out my span
With never friend,
For | am the man
Who has trouble to lend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

From the Kansas City Journal.
Those commercial travellers who were 60
ing to line up against Mckinley and the
trusts for depriving them of employment
have not yet taken action. They are prob
ably too busy selling goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

Minister WI is evidently not in fear Of
losing prestige at home because of his re-
fusal to treat the people of this country as
foreign devils''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

The difficulty about a complete thaw of
the ice trust in New York is that so many
prominent politicians would be caught in
the freshet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

The Kansas City delegates may not sing
"A Hot Time in the Old Town as loudly
as the Philadelphia people did, but they
will feel the sentiment more deeply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

w. ]. Bryan protests he will not give
up 16 to 1: but he does not threaten to
struggle very hard If the campaign man
ayers try to take 1t away from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

II the republican ticket is successful in
November the people who win bets may be
depended on to make the rough-rider hat a
thoroughly stylish incident of male attire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

The man who tolls and does his best
May make the world his debtor;
But the idler Simply swells his chest
And says: He should do betterr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

The sultan hangs on to that indemnity as
If he hoped that some eminent Americans
would arise. before the campaign is over,
and sympathiZe with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

There are people who will suspect that
Andree is safe but disnclined to come
down and take chances on this kind of a
clip 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

Charley, DEAR, said young Mrs. Torkins,
Il wish you wouldn't read aloud from the
newspapers any more in that unexpected
way"
why not?'
1T makes me jump. Whenever you men,
ton the smashup in China 1 can't be sure
for several minutes whether you are talk
ing about the empress dowager or our
cook"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

The Boer delegate demonstrations have
dwinded to the proportions of a small
side show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
A Personal Interest.

"Are you going to take personal inter-
est in your campaign
II should say 1 am" answered Senator
Sorghum. Il am one of these people who
believe that when you've got big money
invested it's your business to stand right
by and take care of it,
"Some men, said Uncle Eben. tries to
keep up a reputation fob honesty wild no
other object in de world dan to fool you
easier when it comes to a mule trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

r,rrhoIl.s Concentrated Sauna dozen cans. 81 10
Dmr,iharn.s Cgam C1ow,ier cIn.......... Zoe.
Santicnta Tomatoes dozen cans ........... 75c.
paardslay,s Roreless Herring can........ Toe.
Webb's Maine Cream Sugar Corn, can ..... &c.
Saiect Cneen Olives bottle 25c.
Columbia Brand Potted Ham and Tongue, can. 10c.
Cnumbia Brand Potted Chicken can ...... 15c.
1ntinrsa rg,n, Extract can ......,,, 25c.
CantreII Cnchran's Ginger Ale. dCz bottles 81 30
Cross & Blackwells Raspberry Vinegar, bottle 2Sc.
Rcse,s lime Juice bottle Observation-Disclosures. 33c.
Hires Root Beer Extract. bottle. .19c.
Rahbtt,s Rest Iaundry soapbsx Of 100 cakes So rs
i,roctay & GomhIe'e Oieipe Soap 0O-lb box. 81 10
Circus Soap box Of 100 cakes. 100
OleIne Soap box of go cakes. 500
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-29

Ladies' Servlettes. Dozen
Second floor.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
Spread Like wildfre.

When things are ''the best" they be-
come ''the best selling" Abraham
Hare, leading druggist, of Belleville,
O., writes: Electric Bitters are the
best selling bitters l have handled in
20 years. You know why? Most
diseases begin in disorders Of stomach,
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Erectric Bitters tunes up the
stomach, regulate liver. kidneys and
bowels, purifes the blood, strength
ems the nerves, hence cures multi
tudes of maladies. 1t builds up the
entire system. Puts new life and
vigor into any weak, sickly, rundown,
man or woman. Price so cents. Sold
by Benton N. Weldon, druggist, (suc-
cessor to Jas. p. Hoffecker,) } Smyrna,
and L. L. Mason, druggist, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

A cablegram received at the War
Department from General Wood, Gov
ernor of Cuba, reports the enthusiastic
opening of the constitutional con-
vention at Havana. The dispatch is
as follows: Convention opened
promptly at o'clock. Immense
enthusiasm and cheering for the
United States. Absolutely harmonious.
Every evidence that satisfaction of the
people was entire and complete.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
CHESWOLD.
Interesting Sight on the Farm of c. R.
Vaughn-Church and Revival Services
Weekly Meeting of W. c. T. U.--
Local and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD, Nov. 6th.-Mr. G. r.
Vaughn near Cheswold, one of our
progressive farmers has had "a acres
of his corn crop husked and the fodder
shredded at the same time by one OF
the late Mccormick machines owned
and operated by W. Percy Evans. Mr..
Vaughn is we'll prepared with building
room for the two operations and is
much pleased with the plan though
much bothered by damp muggy
weather. Under favorable conditions
and being timed, 10 bushels of ears
were husked in minutes. The shred
ded fodder was carried to the left by a
blower process and the corn elevated
to the crib or wagon as derived. Three
wagons hauled the lunches from the
field. Mr.. Evans is unable to fill the
demands for his outfit.
Halloween night was celebrated in
Cheswold with much spirit and many
pranks were gotten off by our young
participants. The early part of the even
ing witnessed groups of masqueraders
on the streets making great deal OF
sport; while another class after the
midnight hour found sport in put
ting one mans gate in his neighbors
porch or over his chimney if possible
to reach it, and other property disar-
rangements to next morning hear them
denounce with many adjectives or ii
may be worse language.
Monday evening and Tuesday morn
ing politics took precedence of every
thing else.
The revival meetings at Bethel con
tinued last week with much interest
manifested. Sunday evening found
full house and meeting of increased
| interest.
Pastor Gardner preached Sunday a
Cheswold, a temperance sermon will
mnch vigor of thought dealing with II
as a moral question simply, but one
demanding the united efforts of the
virtuous people of the land for the
liquor traffic.
The Epworth League services th'
only services at Cheswold last Sunda!
evening was spirited. The subjec
''the talents" was discussed by G
Boggs, W. G. Buckson and J. II. Ander
son. Miss Lottie Shahan also read he
report as delegate to the district con
vention which for various reasons ha
been delayed.
The weekly meeting of our W. G. I
u, will be be held next Thursday wit
Mrs. w. c. Savin near Cheswold
This organization has also forwarded
large barrel of canned fruits preserve
vegetables and some dry goods th
past week to the girls industrial hon
at Wilmington.
Personalities Rena Williams
Smyrna, was a guest of Mrs. DIR. j. /
Smith one day last week. Mrs. Euger
Meredith of Clayton, was a guest
Miss Lille Bishop Saturday and SUI
day.-Mrs. Suma Boyce has returne
from a lengthy visit to her friends
Wilmington and Chester. Mrs. Rut
Smith is visiting Mrs. Mary E. Isaac
, Milford, Del. REX.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
KENTON.
Tne Death of Two Infant Children Recorded
Serenade to Bride and 0rOOm-LOcal
and Personal Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.

Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, Nov. 7.-Mr. and Mrs. M.
E. Mofit have the sympathy OF the
community in the loss of their infant
child on Thursday, aged fifteen months.
Interment at the Catholic cemetery,
Dover, last Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Downs have also the sympathy of their
friends and relatives in the loss of their
five months old child Saturday even
ing. Interment at Catholic Cemetery,
Dover.
Mr.. J. 7. Clark and Miss Bessie
Garmon, who were recently married
at Mr.. James LeCOmpts, near Clayton,
are now living in the Messick Prop
erty in town. They Will move to the
farm as soon as same is complete. The
small boys of town gave the bride and
groom a lively serenade on Monday,
after which they were met at the door
by the young couple and served with
abundance of cake.
The following young men made
visit to their parents the past week
Mr.. Nathaniel Hutchinson, Mr.. j.
Herman Wilds, Mr.. Rufus Hutchin
son, of Wilmington, and Mr.. j. F
Purse of Philadelphia Mr.. Gordel
Hutchinson, who has been working a
Atlantic for the summer has returned
home.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
Dangerous Jump From a Moving Train.

Dangerous Jump From a Moving Train.
About a quarter of a mile north of
Townsend station Friday afternoon,
Miss Elva Colt, a comely young
woman of Smyrna, jumped from a
moving northbOund passenger train,
and was seriously injured says, the
Wilmington Journal. 1t was nothing
short of miracle that Miss Colt es-
capped without a broken neck, and
many passengers who saw her make
the leap expected to see her dead and
mutilated body lying beside the track.
When the train was stopped the
young woman though considerably
dazed and with blood streaming from
deep cash across the bridge of her
nose, had gained her feet and started
walking towards Townsend. Train
men and passengers rushed up to her
assistance and she was led back to the
town. She was conscious and after
giving her name said that she was on
her way to attend the funeral of her
sisters child in Townsend and failed
to get off when the conductor called
the station. The train was moving
rapidly when Miss Colt jumped from
the step of the middle coach.
Her handkerchief in whice she had
considerable silver money wrapped,
was found near the scene soaked with
blood. 1t was given to her and she
was taken to the home of her sister
where she received medical attention.
Persons who saw her jump III
quickly and leave the car supposed
that she was going to tell the conduc
tor to stop the train and there was {
cry of horror when the girl took tn,
dangerous leap. She probably is no
seriously injured.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

Harrington, attended the groom. The
wedding march was played by Miss.
Sadie Wright. A reception followed
during which splendid collation. was
bountifully served, after which the
newly welded couple left on honey
moon to Baltimore and Washington.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

This is a good time to enter Goldey
College far Commercial or a Short
hand Course. 81 never tire praising
Goldey College," writes "Goldey''
graduate. Write Principal II. s.
Goldey, Wilmington, Del, for new
catalogue. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
CLAYTON DEPAR MENT.

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at CLAYTON, Del. and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
wear in advance.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

Personal. Messrs. Walter Hurlock
and Charles Hudson, of Wilmington,
were guests of Clayton friends yester-
day.-Mrs. J. A. E. Keagy of New
York City, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. W. P. Wright. -Messrs. Frank
Smith, Baltimore, Frank Van Wrinkle,
Philadelphia, and Sydney Brown, of
the p. w. and B. Railroad route, we're
guests home the past week.-Mrs.. W.
H. Davis, of Camden, N. j., is visit
ing Mrs. Gideon Blizzard. Mr.. Jos.
eph Warfeld, of Wilmington, was
home over Sunday.-Miss Lulu Sever
son has returned from Greenwood. =
Mr.. Charles T. Nicholson, temporarily
of Richmond is visiting the M. P. Par
sonage.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

Miss Bertha NJ. Stone, of Baltimore,
will be the star soloist at the Chrysan-
themum Entertainmentin Chestertown
to morrow evening.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

Party In Carriage Wreck.-While train
master of the Delaware Railroad, J. B.
Book, Mrs. Book and their daughter,
Mrs Lodge, of Clayton, were on
tour of inspection of the chrysanthe-
mum gardens around Wyoming and
Lebanon, in company with Mrs. W.
Jakes and Miss Jackson, of Wyom-
ing they met with thrilling and seri-
GUS accident in Lebanon. They were
driving a valuable horse belonging to
Miss Jackson, and although the horse
was a spirited one it was driven with a
rubber bit. The bit broke and the
horse made wild dash down Lebanon
street, colliding with big hay pres
ser, throwing the occupants out and
capsizing the carriage on top of them.
Miss Jackson was cut about the head,
and the other women were badly
bruised, while Mr.. Book received a
big lump. Prior to the accident the
party had been looking at the chrysan-
themum garden of Mrs.J. W. Durbor-
ough, and were about to visit the gar
den of Captain Lollis in the same town.
After receiving attention in Lebanon,
the parry was sent back to Wyoming.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

While Ethel, the infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Darrell of near Green
spring was left in the charge of some
little children recently, she myster-
iously came across a box of Paris
Green and baby-like began to devour
the contents. AS soon as it was
learned what the babe had done, DIR.
J. S. Cobb of Clayton was summoned,
and barely saved the baby from death
by poison.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

The Ladies' Aid Society of Ewell's
NJ. P. Church next Tuesday night.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

The Stewards of Ewel's M. P.
Church will meet next Saturday night
at the Parsonage.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

The Ladies Aid of st. Paul M. E.
Church will meet Friday evening at the
home of Mr.. William Briggs near
town.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

There will be preaching at Bethesda
NJ. P. Church next Sunday at 2.3O
p. M.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor OF
Ewelrs NJ. P. Church, will preach
next Sunday at 1920 a. M, "The Rich
Man and Lazarus; 7.30 p. M, ''The
Scripture Sufficient Revelation. Sun
day School 2 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

The w. G. T. U. will meet at Mrs.
Eugene Meredith this evening.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

An enjoyable party was given at the
home of Mrs. Sadie F. Wright, Clay
ton, last Thursday evening by her
Sunday School class. The guests had
delightful time until late in the even
ing, when refreshments were served.
Those present were: Misses Anna and
Georgia Hardesty, Sadie, Emma and
Malissa Pinder, Anita Marvel, Ethel
Briggs, Ethel and Blanche Tweedle,
Genieve and Fannie Hackett, Grace
Collins; Messrs. Samuel Townsend,
Benjamin Lockerman, John and Irv-
ing Rawley, Thomas Shortle, Harry
Shapley, Edward Massey, Ralph Shaw,
William Garner, Paul Phillips, Den
ney Shahan, Thomas Jones.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07

For having the best roadbed and
track on the road on the line from
Pittsburg to Jersey City and Will
mington, Foreman B. R. Fluharty of
Subdivision No. 12 received S75 prize
money from the Committee on General
Management of the P. W. & B. Rail
road. Mr.. FluhartY is a resident OF
CLAYTON and the honor is high one.
Smyrna times., 1900-11-07
CLAYTON.

items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town.