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Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
QUESTION OF FEDERAL PATRONAGE.
The People Should Have a Voice 10 the Mat
ter Through Legal Representation.

The newspapers have had a good
deal to say the past week about the
disposal of Federal patronage in Del
aware, as per the following in the
Philadelphia Press of Monday:
Wilmington, March According
to a report going the rounds, Congress
man John H. Hoffecker, of Smyrna,
has complained to the Administration
because no Union Republicans have
received any Federal patronage in this
city and State. Every appointment up
to the present time has failed to the
Regular Republicans. At present the
post office at Seaford is to be filled by
a Republican, and an interesting fight
is on between the Union and Regular
factions to secure the postmaster. 1t
lie said, however, that irregular Repub-
lican will secure the plum for Milford,
and regular also will be made collec-
tor of port in Wilmington, when the
Office becomes vacant"
There is enough truth in this to
make it apparent that the Administra-
tion, or rather Chas. Emory Smith,
Postmaster g General, makes an excep
ton to the Congressman from Della
ware from those of other States. Col.
DUPONT, who was the dispenser Of
patronage when there was no Republi
can in either branch of Congress from
Delaware, and who has taken rooms a
a hotel there, seems to be persona
friend of Mr.. Smith, and acts as cen
sor for the Delaware appointments, Sc
lecting all the best ''plu ms" for thu
Regulars. Congressman Hoffeckel
feels the injustice done him as the Rep
resentative of the party, and has no
titled both the President and Mr.
Smith that if his recommendations il
the future are turned down at the sug
gestioD of Col. DUPONT, then he viii
have nothing further to do with the ap
pointment of postmaters.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
PENINSULA NEWS.
Items Cleaned From All Parts of Delaware
and MARYLAND.

anu Htdt Jtdhus
A number of school districts, through
their commissioners have purchased
maps from agents of some publishing
companies and will have to pay some
$75, which will be deducted from the
State appropriation. The maps were
not required for the schools, and if so,
should have been purchased through
the State Board of Education. The
remedy in such cases says the Deta-
1Udre Pilot, is to elect commissioners
who are more enlightened and endowed
with good horse sense.
SCHOOL Books For DELAWARE
The Delaware State Principals AS
sociation has decieed to hold quarterly
meetings, the first of which is to be
held on Saturday, March 10, the Con-
ference Academy being the place of
meeting. A committee comprising
the president, w. w. Knowles, New
Castle, Roman Tammany, George
town; E. l.. Cross, Milford; J. E.
Carroll, Dover; +. r.. Place, Smyrna;
H. X. McCahe, st. Georges, and r. E.
Slagenhamp, Laurel, was appointed
to select suitable text books for the
schools of the State, and report at the
next meeting.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Woe be to the Smyrna bachelors!
Prof. King in his lecture last evening,
without knowing an organization exis-
ted here, remarked that "bachelor was
OF no more use to community than a
fifth wheel to a wagon on good road. {"
We haven't heard whether the Bach
elor's Club intend to disband after
this or not.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

My mother suffered with chronic
diarrhoea for several months. She was
attended by two physicians who at last
pronounced her case hopeless. She
procured one 25-cent bottle of Cham
berlain's Cholera, Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and five doses gave her per-
manent relief. 1 take pleasure in rec
ommending it as the best on the mar
ket.-MRs. f. Z. WATSON, Aiken, Ala.
Sold by Clifton & Rymond, Smyrna
aud T. l.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
Pay Up and Get Farm Jour
nal Tor Five Years.

By special arrangement made with
the publishers of the Farm Journal
we are enabled to offer five year sub
scription to that paper, to every new
subscriber who pays for the SMYRNA
TIMES one year ahead; and the same
offer is made to every old subscriber
who will pay all back dues and one
year in advance-both papers for the
price of ours only.
In order to get the Farm journal
as premium for advance payment 1t
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains office, for we have only a
limited number of five-year subscrip-
tions to dispose of. The Farm Jour
nal is on solid foundation and per-
fectly trustworthy.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Rev. Henry Thomas, rector of st.
Peters, will preach next Sunday
morning on the Second Word from the
Cross.-"To-day shall thou be with
me in Paradise" This sermon will
treat upon the Where will
the scale be between death and the res
urrection?"
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Among the many changes at the
next session of the M. E. Conference,
which meets at Wilmington, March
21st, only two will be of the five years
limit. AS there will be no Presiding
Elders to elect, the most important
thing will be the choice of delegates to
the General Conference, which meets
in Chicago, May 1st.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
NORTH; 7.15, S.42, 8. so, A. NJ. S.41,5.21,p.M.
SOUTH: 9.23, 11.57, A. NJ, S.41, 5.21, s.O3P.K
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

). b. Cooper's is the place to buy the
best early seed potatoes, clover seed,
anO garden seeds of all kinds.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The st. John, No. Z, A. F. and A.
NJ, colored Masons, will celebrate
their first anniversary tomorrow even
ing at their lodge in this town, with
banquet. They have membership of
35, and will have printed menus of the
latest style for the occasion.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Two new moons this mOnth-1st and
30th-last month having none.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Cash distributor of first grade coal.
W. A. WinfOrd. II
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

People who have been kept in the
past two or three Sundays by snow,
cold and bitter winds, were glad
enough to get out last Sunday, which
proved a charming day. The several
churches were unusually we'll at
tended.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Howard Boyer, the young colored
man, or lad, who made a felonious
assault on Elva Hutt, little colored
girl over week ago, is still eluding
the officers, but it is thought his where
abouts are known to certain parties.
The officers wanted the affair kept
quiet until they had chance to nab
the young rascal, but lalge publicity
was given to it, and hence his escape.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

w. A. Winford will sell you a No. /
coal cheap for cash. F
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

WANTED-150 pair of old pigeons.
Jos. l.. BECKETT.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The classes that did not report at
what is called big Missionary" day,
Sunday week, because of the cold
weather, did SO last Sunday, the total
contribution of the school to mission
airy causes being $26S. 10. This was an
increase of 500 over last year. The
school will hold its annual Missionary
Anniversary next Sunday evening in
the auditorium. An interesting pro-
gram will be rendered.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

For fruit, shade, nut and ornamental
trees, hedge plant, &C., also asparagus
roots, small fruit and vegetable plants,
submit your wants before ordering
elsewhere to P. EMERSON, Nurseryman,
Wyoming, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

February had thirteen clear days,
five cloudy and ten with rainfall. The
total precipitation was 4.S9 inches.
Ten inches of snow fell during the
month. February for several years
has been the coldest of the winter
months.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The days are now over eleven hours
long.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

j. E. Carter received Saturday a
large lot of new style spring paper.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Closing of Mails.
Going NOrth.-7.OO, 9.25 A. NJ, 800, 500
P. M.
Gong South 900 A. M, and 500 p. NJ.
For Clayton, Chestertown, ETC., 500 A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

While we were having a big rain last
week, it was a two or three foot snow
in the extreme West aud a disastrous
sleet in Ohio. In northern New York
State, the record was A inches of snow
in go hours.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Mr.. C. R. Massey received day or
two ago, a postal card from a travelling
friend, dated at Jerusalem, Palestine.
The popularity of this Turkish postal
card is, that the face of it is almost
covered with pictures, leaving very
little space for writing.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

For SALE. 1900 bushels of North
ern-grown Early Rose Potatoes, S5c
per bushel; 700 bushels Northern
grown Early Hebron Potatoes, Soc per
bushel; 600 bushels black Cow Peas,
Sl.25 per bushel; 1850 bushels West
ern-grown Glover Seed, $5 and $3.50
per bushel; 100 bushels white Onion
Sets, $3.50 and $2.75 per bushel; sc
bushels of Red Onion Sets, 50 and SO .25
per bushel.
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, Milford, d Ell.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

DuiihS tue WEEK.
Prune your grape vines now.
The days are now over eleven hours
long.
WANTED-150 pair of old pigeons.
Jos. L. BECKETT.
Cash distributor of first grade coal
W. A. Winford. Il
Two new moons this mOnth-1st and
30th-last month having none.
J. E. Carter received Saturday a
large lot of new style spring paper.
The Sunday School of st. Peters
Church has secured new singing books.
Evidence that spring is approaching
the boys are knuckling down to mar
bles.
The Womans' Home Missionary So
ciety of the State will have its meeting
at Dover, tomorrow.
There has been a reduction of 10
cents on the 100 pounds in New York,
as a result in the cut on sugar prices.
Rev. Henry Thomas will preach in
the school house at Brenford next Sun
day afternoon, March 11th,) at 3
o'clock.
My stock OF millinery goods, includ-
ing trimmed hats, reduced to half price.
Also, a big reduction in underwear.
Mrs. S. B. McFarlane.
Cummings, the Wilmington photog-
rapher, is here every Wednesday.
Gallery, Post Office Building. Finest
class of work at reasonable prices.
The Z. G.. FAIRIES store calls atten-
tion to the sale of blankets and lap
robes at cost, TO make room for harness,
plow gears and other necessary things
for spring use.
While we were having big rain last
week, it was a two or three foot snow
in the extreme West aud disastrous
sleet in Ohio. In northern New York
State, the record was A inches of snow
in go hours.
The st. John, No. Z, A. F. and A.
NJ, colored Masons, will celebrate
their first anniversary tomorrow even
ing at their lodge in this town, with a
banquet. They have a membership of
35, and will have printed menus of the
latest style for the occasion.
People who have been kept in the
past two or three Sundays by snow,
cold and bitter winds, were glad
enough to get out last Sunday, which
proved a charming day. The several
churches were unusually well at
tended
For fruit, shade, nut and ornamental
trees, hedge plant, &C., also asparagus
roots, small fruit and vegetable plants,
submit your wants before ordering
elsewhere to p. EMERSON, Nurseryman,
Wyoming, Del.
February had thirteen clear days,
five cloudy and ten with rainfall. The
total precipitation was 4.S9 inches.
Ten inches of snow fell during thu
month. February for several yearI
has been the coldest of the winte
months.
Mr.. G. r. Massey received day o.
two ago, a postal card from travelling
friend, dated at Jerusalem, Palestine
The popularity of this Turkish posta
card is, that the face of it is almos
covered with pictures, leaving yer
little space for writing.
1t has been suggested that tn
Smyrna Opera House be heated by ga
radiators. 1t would not only be NOR
comfortable, but would be a great say
ing to the town in coal. The Counc
will likely consider the matter SCI
iously between now and next fall.
For SALE. 1900 bushels of Nortl
ern-grown Early Rose Potatoes, IS
per bushel; 700 bushels Northern
grown Early Hebron Potatoes, 85c pc
bushel; 600 bushels black Cow Peai
Sl.S5 per bushel; 1850 bushels West
ern-grown Glover Seed, $5 and $5.t
per bushel; 100 bushels white Ohio
Sets, $3.50 and $2.75 per bushel;
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Prune your grape vines now.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The Sunday School of st. Peters
Church has secured new singing books
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

1t has been suggested that the
Smyrna Opera House be heated by gas
radiators. 1t would not only be more
comfortable, but would be a great saw
ing to the town in coal. The Council
will likely consider the matter SER
iously between now and next fall.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The E. G. FAIRIES store calls atten-
tion to the sale of blankets and lap
robes at cost, TO make room for harness,
pillow gears and other necessary things
for spring use.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07
TIE SMYRNA TIMES.

'VWV1'm", De/.,
Wednesday Afternoon, March Z, 1900
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Evidence that spring is approaching
the boys are knuckling down to mar
bles.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Cummings, the Wilmington photog-
rapher, is here every Wednesday.
Gallery, Post Office Building. Finest
class of work at reasonable prices.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

The Womans' Home Missionary So
ciety of the State will have its meeting
at Dover, tomorrow.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

My stock OF millinery goods, includ-
ing trimmed hats, reduced to half price.
Also, big reduction in underwear.
Mrs. S. B. McFarlane.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

There has been a reduction of 10
cents on the 100 pounds in New York,
as a result in the cut on sugar prices.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-07

Rev. Henry Thomas will preach in
the school house at Brenford next Sun
day afternoon, March 11th,) at 3
o'clock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

respondent at Managua, Nicaragua tel
egraphs that President Zelaya desires
to deal directly with the United States
for the construction of the interoceanc
canal.
Negotiation looking to an agreement
between the two countries would be
undertaken by the President, provided
there was an abrogation of all present
concessions relating to the canal by
mutual agreement between the parties
interested.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-John d. Grim
Minis of the syndicate formed to con-
struct an interoceanic canal through
Nicaragua under the concessions given
by the Government of Nicaragua to
Edward Eyre and Edward F. Cragin,
the existence of which was proclaimed
yesterday by President Zelaya, said
today that the company to construct
the canal has been organized under the
laws of New Jersey and would proceed
to carry out the terms of it's contract
without delay. The capital needed has
been secured and if the estimate of cost
made for this Government is correct,
the canal can be built for the same
money and probably less. The estimate
is about $1S0,000,000.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
CHINA MUST TOTE FAIR OR TAKE
CONSEQUENCES.
Imperative Message Sent Through Con-
sui Goodnow to Ii Hung Chang and
The Chinese Government.

WASHINGTON, August S.-The gov
eminent considers the Chinese situation
serious. At the close of a cabinet coun-
Gil in which the President participated
by the lOng-distanCe telephone, it was
decided to send a message to Consul
General GoOdnow, repeating the con-
tents of the Conger message and ad-
Vising him that the situation was Sc
rious and that a crisis had been reached
He was directed to communicate the
fact to Ii Hung Chang, to Sheng and
other Chinese officials who were to
transmit it to the Government of China
with strong representation that the
present situation was intolerable, and
could not be continued without the most
serious results. 1t is understood that
the dispatch was practically an ulti-
matum, and that an early reply was
demanded. The answer is expected du-
ring the day or evening, and it will pro-
badly determine the future action of
this Government.
1t is not believed by the War Depart
ment officials that the international
forces now operating along the Pei river
can reach Picking in time to rescue the
Ministers if active hOStilities should be-
gin against the legationers by the I'm
perial troops. So serious do the officials
consider the situation that it is believed
by some there is greater safety for the
ministers anu OlIeI lOIelSutIS " dCCepI
an escort of the Imperial army to Tien
Tsin than to remain in Picking if war
should be declared.
The information received through the
Chinese Ministers regarding the opening
of communication between the Minis
tiers and their governments is the one
ray of hope in the situation. Whether
the promises contained in the ediCt will
be good ought to be speedily known,
and if cOmmllnicat iOn is eSta bliShed
the most serious consequences may be
averted. Although there have been in
timations before that such communi-
cation would be established, this is the
first time that is has appeared in the
form of an Imperial edict.
AS a result of this latest communica-
ton from the Chinese Government and
the message to Consul General Good
now, the United States Government is
now in waiting attitude hoping for the
best, but apprehensive of the gravest
possibilities.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
THE ALLIES.

Never since ,XerXes' time, have the
nations of the world gathered their va
ried armies together as is now the case
at Tien Tsin. Under the walls of that
grim old Chinese town English and
American, French and German Japan
csc and Russian, Austrian and Italian
fought side by side, hereditary enmities
forgotten, vengeance in their hearts
and the great worlds approval at their
backs At Leipsic, in 1913, Napoleon,
with his French and Polish troops
faced Germans, Austrians, Russians
and Swedes, while at Waterloo the Cor
sican had to meet English, Germans,
Belgians and Hollanders. In the Crt-
mean war Russia stood against English
French Turkish and Italian armies, but
in none of these conflicts were so many
or such heterogeneous forces brought
together as in China lately. The battle
of Tien Tsin might well be called the
battle of the nations and the great war
now at hand should go down in history
as the war of the world against Mongo-
liam MISUNDERSTANDING News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
GENERAL MILES.

WASHINGTON, August Sit was
learned today on excellent authority
that Lieutenant General Nelson A.
Miles has recently applied for service
in China. His application has not been
granted, nor is there any likelihood that
it will be. War Department officials
say that General Chaffee was sent to
China to command the American troops
and to relieve him at this time would
be a reflection upon his conduct of af-
fairs.
General Miles thinks the situation in
China is most serious, and, setting
aside all questions of his own wishes,
he is making every effort to equip
General Chaffee's command to stand the
rigors of climate and to operate effec-
lively.
There will be no delay by the War
Department in getting reinforCan ents
TO China.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16

INTEREST allowed on fixed deposits;
Three months, 3 per cent; six months,
31a per cent; twelve months, per cent
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16

Exchange bought and sold. Letters
Credit issued on all parts Of the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
ALEXANDER MARRIED

BELGRADE, Aug. 5.-King Alexan-
der today welded Nine Draga Maschin
the ceremony being performed with
great pomp.
In honor of the event the King grant
ed amnesty, together with numerous
political pardons, including the former
radical Premier, Tauschanovich.
The procession passed through streets
gay with flags and flowers. 1t is esti-
mated that no fewer than 10000 persons
came from the provinces and from
abroad to see the wedding pageant.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
A GOOD THING.

There's one good thing when they feel
dry.
That business men cannot pass by,
For far and wide it's fame you hear,
They stop to drink OF Rainier" beer,
On draught or in bottle at Criterion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
GEN. WARREN RELIEVED.
Has Pacihed the Western Districts of
Cape Colony.

CAPE TOWN, August S.-General Sir
Charles Warren, recently appointed Adj
ministrator of Bechuanaland, sailed
hence for England today.
LONDON, August S.-The following
dispatch from Lord Roberts has been
received at the War Office:
GAS Warren has pacified the western
districts of Cape Colony, l am allow
ing him to return home and am pIac-
ing the whole of the troops in the col
ony under Forester Walker"
1t will be remembered, despite Lord
Roberts pleasant explanation of the re-
lief of General Warren, that there was
once talk of friction between the two,
it being even asserted that Genearl Sir
Charles Warren was put in charge in
Bechuanaland in order to take him
from active service i'm the field, since
Lord Roberts blamed him for share
in one of Buffers disasters on the Tu-
gela,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
TIME TABLE
1900
HAWAIIAN NAVIGATION COMPANY.

Gasoline Steamer Surprise will leave
Honolulu, alternate Tuesdays and FRI
days, calling at Lahaina, Kihei, Ma
kena, and all Kona ports.
PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT.
Returning, will call at all Kona ports,
Makena and Lahaina, alternating with
Inter-Island Steamer Mauna Loa, thus
giving merchants the advantage Of i've
day trips to Kona.
Leaving Honolulu as follows:
Tuesday Aug. Tuesday ...Oct. 30
Friday Aug. II Friday NOV.
tuesday Aug. IS Tuesday ...NoV. 20
Friday ....Sept. Z Friday NOV. 80
Tuesday Sept. IS Tuesday dec. IL
FRIDAY ....Sept. % Friday dec. FL
tuesday ..,Oct Tuesday ...Jan.
Friday ....Oct. 10 go, ,..,. ,.......,.
Eclipse sails from Honolulu as soon
as possible after arrival, for Kauai
ports, Nawiliwili, Koloa, Eleele, Hama
pepe, Makaweli, Waimea and Kekaha.
The vessels carry freight and passen-
gers, and insure quick dispatch.
For further information apply to the
agents.
NJ. w. MCHESNEY & SONS,
Queen Street, Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
THE LEGATIONS.
How the Various Ones in Picking Were
Destroyed.

BRUSSELS, August S.--M. de Fave
reau Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
received the following from the Belgian
Minister in Picking;
PICKING, August I've succeeded
in defending our legation from June A
to June 10, but though with the aid of
eight Austrian marines, We're unable to
save it. The Austrian, Dutch and tall
an legations were also burned, and the
French legation is in ruins.
All foreigners are at the British le-
cation, where we have been besieged
by Chinese troops since June 20. Up
to the present fifty-eight marines have
been killed and seventy wounded.
1.-The attack has ceased since July Il.
Provisions are almost exhausted. We
hope to be delivered next week. All the
BelgianS here are we'll"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-08-16
CLAUS sPRECKELs. WIN. G. IRWIN.
Claus SpreCkGIS & Go,
B A NIX 10 R - .

HONOLULU, H. 1.
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Navada Ma
tional Bank OF San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of London,
Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGO-Merchant National Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Bank
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills OF Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
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The FIRST AMERICAN BANK
OF HAWAII, LTD.
Incorporated Under the Laws of the
Republic of Hawaii.
Authorized Capital, 81, OOO,O 900
Subscribed Capital, 100000
Paid Up Capital, 100000
DRAW EXCHANGE ON:

San Francisco-The Anglo Californian
Bank, Limited.
Chicago-The Merchants Loan and
Trust Company.
New York;. & w. Seligman 6; CO.
London-The Anglo Californian Bank,
Limited.
Paris-Societe Generate
aHmburg-M. NJ. Warburg e Co.
Hongkong and Yokohama-The Char
tered Bank of India, Australia and
China.
Australia-The Union Bank of Aus
tralia, Limited.
Canada-Bank of Montreal.
Berlin-Gebruder Meyer.