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Evening star., 1900-10-17

Director Fosnes Resumes His Desk.
The Post Office Department has received
a cablegram from Havana. stating that Die
rector General Fosnes of Cuba has resumed
his duties after having recovered from an
attack of yellow fever, which laid him up
IN q hospital In Havana for several weeks.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
Trunk of a Man Found I'm Bag.

LYNN, Mass, October 1.-THE trunk of
mans body, with head and legs severed,
has been found in a bag at Floating Bridge
pend.
Evening star., 1900-10-17
A DEMONSTRATED FACT.

There is no business that
cannot be benefited by ju-
dicious advertising, and
there is none that may not
waste money by poor use OF
space.
Evening star., 1900-10-17

The French charge d'affaires, NJ. THE
baut, called at the State Department at
noon, and had a conference with Secretary
Hay. 1T Is understood that he presented a
memorandum proposing that the peace
negotiations with China begin immediately
In accordance with the favorable action OF
the powers on the recent note of the
French government. NJ. Thiebaut also
made known the satisfactory character of
the answers received from the several gov
ernments, and pointed out the desira bilty
of having action taken at once to carry out
the several points which the powers
have been brought together into agree
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita, l. T. He writes: -Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terri
BILE sores would break out on her head
and face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure is complete
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme rem
edy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum,
uicers, boils and running sores. 1t
stimulates liver. Kidneys and bowels,
expels poisons, helps digestion builds
up the strength. Only SO CENTS. Sold
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
REHoBOTH.

The hotels and cottages here are
rapidly filling UP with city and town
people, who are spending as much
time as possible by the ocean, enjoying
the excellent bathing and the sea
breezes. To-morrow's trains will
bring crowds of people from the Della
ware towns and from Baltimore over
the Queen Anne's Railroad, and the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
run special train every Saturday
afternoon to this popular resort, for
the balance of the season.
The camping-out party of the Balti-
more Y. M. G. A. will begin on July Is.
and continue all the month. General
Secretary J. A. Creighton and two
directors have been here this week
making arrangements for the party
which will arrive next week, and which
will change each week. The site for
the camping is below the Douglass
House, near the life-saving station,
and the quarters will consist of board
tents and log cabin
Rev. DR.. William M. Jeffries of ST.
Thomas Church, Newark, will have
charge of the services at All Saints
U. e. Church during the month of July
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
A CHANCE ACQUAINTANCE.

The most beautiful piece of color
which Maud Humphrey has attempted
has been secured by the great "Phila-
delphia Sunday Press and copies will
be given free to every reader OF the is
sue of next Sunday, July 15. For
delicacy of shading and beauty in every
particular this picture. which is entitled
"A Chance Acquaintance, is without
an equal among water colors. There
is certain to be a great demand for 1t;
hence you had better order your copy
of next Sundays press" in advance.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
Many Cars for Peaches.

All available freight cars on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad are being prepared at
the shops in Wilmington for use in the
shipment of peaches. They will be
transferred to the Delaware Division as
rapidly as needed.
Special Agent I. N. Mills of Clayton
estimates that 100000 baskets OF
the fruit will be consigned on the Della
ware Railroad system during the sea
son. This will be nearly 1000 car
loads. The early varieties are new
being shipped from the lower parts OF
Delaware.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
All summer suits greatly reduced

All summer suits greatly reduced
Lewis.
Attend E. Downes & Co.'S trimmed
hat sale.
Old potatoes, go cents per bushel-J
]. Scanlon.
e. Downes & Co. have reductions on
all millinery goods.
James Reynolds, aged SO years, died
at his home near Thomas Corner, and
will be buried tomorrow morning in
Odd Fellows cemetery, Smyrna.
Census Enumerator George w. Jones
Georgetown is 1 ZOO and that the popu-
lation of Georgetown hundred, includ-
ing the town, is 1900.
Five shares of the stock of the Fruit
Growers National Bank of Smyrna
which belonged to the late j. w. Den
ney, were sold Monday to Joseph H
Primrose for $101.50 per share. The
par value is $1OO.
For Sale Cheap-All that valuable
lot of land with two brick dwelling
houses thereon, situated in the town
of Camden, Kent county, Del, adjoin-
ing the Caulk residence on the road
leading to Wyoming and known as the
KINNEY Property" Address or call
upon Thomas c. Frame, Jr., Attorney
at Law Dover Del.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
Howard Baker Playing Good Ball.

Howard Baker is playing fast ball
for the Brownson club of Wilmington.
In a game Saturday at Wilmington the
Brownson defeated the strong Newark
team by a score of 8 to Z, after a hard
contest. The Sunday Star in com
menting on the game says:
The Brownson baseball club de-
feated the Newark team yesterday
afternoon by the score of to Z, but
only after what looked like certain
defeat had stared the local organiza-
tion in the face until the eighth in
ming. At that time the score stood Z
to in Newark's favor. When Brown
son came to bat Murray made a hit,
but was thrown out at first In rapid
succession then Gutenberg made a
three base hit, Baker doubled, Kenney
made home run by hitting over the
fence, Delehanty made three bagger
and Stackhouse singled In all four
runs were scored and the game was
won. The rapid stick work of Brown
son reused the crowd to a wild pitch
of enthusiasm, and the game was one
of the liveliest that has been seen here
for many day. Willis clever pitch
ing and Bakers hard hitting were the
games features"
To Bakers credit were, l run, hits
Zone for 2 bases / put out, assists
| error and 2 stolen bases. Keep NJ
the good work, Howard.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
WYOMING.

A few peaches are being shipped
from this station and are bringing
good prices.
Grand Master Workman George NJ.
Stevenson will install the newly elected
officers of Kent Lodge, A. o. u. W., to-
morrow evening.
Miss Lulu johnson has been visiting
friends in Wilmington.
Miss Lulu Nickerson has been visit
ing Miss Meta Crowding and Miss Ger
trude Yerger in Wilmington.
Alex. Jackson of Wyoming, while
working on a shed slipped and jumped
to the ground and landed on 1O-penny
nail that had been driven through a
small board The nail came through
his shoe and out at the top Of his foot
and it was several minutes before D.
Johnson, who was near, could pull it
out. Mr.. Jackson is better at this writ
ing.
Jesse Patrick Williams and Sadie
Olivia Clark were married at the par
sonlage "Wednesday night After the
ceremony they came to the home of the
bride where there was a large crowd of
frinds waiting to congratulate them
When the refreshments were all served
Mrs. Rowan of Dover, opened large
box of fire rockets and the boys and
girls had a fine time shooting them.
This lasted about an hour, then the
crowd left best wishes and returned to
their homes early in the morning.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
FREDERICK

Miss Clara Tomlinson occupied her
cottage at Bowers Beach this week,
where She entertained Miss Jennie Har-
rington.
Charles Lister of Philadelphia visited
his uncle, John W. Hall this week.
Mrs. Mary Werley has been seriously
i'll with gastritis.
Mrs. Lydia Whiteley went to Reho-
both this week, where she expects to
occupy her cottage for the season.
Mrs. James Boone entertained Mrs
Henrietta Smithers, Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Smithers, Miss White, Edward
Smithers. Elmer Smithers and Master
Clinton Smithers of Philadelphia, re-
Gently
Miss Agnes Hubbard, of Baltimore
is visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. p T. Carlisle.
Miss Ethelyn Hardesty was the guess
of FELTON, friends ON Friday.
Miss Clarice Downs is visiting hel
aunt, Mrs. John Conner, in Magnolia.
Miss Carrie Kirk returned from q
visit with relatives in Dover
Misses Lizzie Carrow and Edna Arm
strong of Camden, were the guests Of
Miss Agnes Carrow this week.
Miss Cora Reik is visiting her broth
er, DR.. H. o. Reik, in Baltimore.
Miss Louisa Roat, of Oswego, N. Y.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Homer Belts
Miss Annie Williams has returned
home from visit with her aunt il
Wilmington.
Miss Mae Reik is entertaining Misses
Edith Boone, Carrie Patterson, Alice
Grer, Sadie johnson, Etheyn Hard
esty, Tabitha Grier and Laura Wix, a
Bowers Beach this week
James Nickerson of Philadelphia, il
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Anna Wyatt, one of the oldes
residents of this town, died very sud
denly Sunday morning of heart diseas'
at the home of her daughter, Mrs
James Bennett. Mrs Wyatt was n
years old and from childhood had beer
faithful Christian and regular atten
dant at church, the Sunday ON which
she died being the first for number
of years when she missed a service.
Miss Fannie Wingate is visiting rela
tives in Philadelphia.
William Vaules of Milford, visited
his daughter, Mrs. P. T. Carlisle, Jr.
lthis week.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
= Y NE
PfH7kAaaKa1
Record

Is a proud and peerless
record. II Is a record of
cure, of constant con-
quest over obstinate ills
of w0nsens MS THAT deal
ouf despafry suffering
that many women think
Is w0sssan,S natural herf-
fages disorders and dis
placements THAT drive out
h0Pss
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
Soda waiter at Wilkinson's.

-
All trimmed hats at half price at E.
Downes & Co.
When you want a glas of soda water
call up Telephone No. 8.
Carriages of all kinds for sale at Dam
ner & Co.'s.
Best line of strong trunks-Levi's.
Mems and boys bathing suits-Levi's.
Florist Baker has placed a water
fountain in his flower garden near the
depot.
Will pay the highest market price
for all kinds of grain-A G. Massey &
Co., Dover. Del
The Brownson base ball club has
signed Delehanty, a brother of Phila-
delphia's celebrated player.-Sunday
Star.
Steamer Delaware, which was burned
several months ago. and which has
been rebuilt, will be launched on July
IA, at Milford.
Keep your head cool by wearing one
of Carrow's stylish straw hats-rough
or smooth straw, plain or fancy bands
Prices, Soc, 75c., $1.O0 and up to $780,
State Senator j. Frank Alice, who is
a member of the committee to notify
President Mckinley of his renomina-
tion, started for Canton, Ohio, Monday
The newly-elected officers of Union
Castle No. II, K. G. E. of Clayton, were
installed Monday night by District
Deputy Grand Chief George H. Ma
loney
The Kansas and Missouri Investment
and Mining Company was incorporated
here yesterday afternoon with capital
stock of $50O,0OO, to engage in the busi-
ness of buying and selling and devel-
oping mineral lands in Missouri, Kan
sas and Arkansas.
Chancellor Nicholson on Saturday
heard argument on William D. Nor
woods application for a preliminary
injunction restraining John M Rich
ardson of Georgetown from collecting
judgment of $1,000 entered against
Mr.. Norwood by Mr.. Richardson. De-
cision was reserved.
The residence of w. F. Christopher
was broken into recently while the
family attended church service and the
upstairs rooms We're rified. The burg
lars ransacked the closets and one
trunk, but by accident passed over a
trunk having a large sum of money, the
receipts of Mr.. Christophers Saturday
business.
For Sale-The dwelling house where
1 now reside in Dover. Del, at low
price and reasonable terms. One-hali
can remain on property at 5 per cent
13 rooms and bath, heated throughout
hot and cold water all through. even
in cellar, streets and alleys on all sides
shade and fruit trees. Call or address
H G. Collision, Dover, Del
The Robinson cannery at Laurel, has
been purchased by George w. Stradley
of Bridgeville. well-known manufac'
turer of canned goods on the Peninsula
who will begin the season by canning
peaches within few days. If success
full on summer fruits Mr. Stradley ex
poets to continue the business through
out the year, as is done by Dover estab
lishments.
Wilmer Hollis and Alfred Evans, o
Camden, mad a narrow escape from
serious accident while driving dowr
/. Ioockerman street Friday night. Th
king bolt came out of the vehicle jus
: as it passed over the crossing in from
of Ferguson's store, the horse and th
e front wheels going down the street a
: rapid rate. Mr. Hollis was pulled
: out of the vehicle, (having hold of tn
/ reins) and dragged a considerable dis
S tance. Mr. Evans was also thrown Il
: the ground. The occupants wer
: slightly injured. They secured anothe
carriage and arrived home in safety.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
Pensions s Granted.

Pensions were issued Monday in
Washington, d. c., to the following
Delawareans: Renewal and reissue
Joseph T. Osborn, Laurel, &c. Increase
james H. Anderson. Frederica, $40.
Original widows. etc.-Special accrued,
June 25-Margaret Biddle, Whining
ton, $12. War with Spain (originaD-
Frederick B. Murphy, Dover, Sc.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
Window and Door Screens.

Fly Wire. Our doors are made on
11s inch material (others are ~,
morticed and braced. If it isn't the
best door in town as we claim, don't
buy it. Springs and Spring Hinges.
Hammocks, Lawn Mowers,
Scythes, Snaths,
Garden Hose, Croquet Sets,
Sprayers Wagon Umbrellas.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
American Farm Fencing.

Manufacturers Agents for the"Fence
that fences" at the least cost. Strong,
durable, and costs not much more than
barbed wire.
Poultry Netting, Barbed and Plain
Wire. Galvanized and Grape Wire.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
AUBURN
WAGONS.

You positively get more good wagon
value in an Auburn than any wagon
on the market. Solid steel axleg-
guaranteed. Substantially ironed and
painted, slip or drop tongue, three
sizes. 25 sets bolster wagon springs,
at old prices.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
cures these troubles of
women, and s-0bs ufsn-
situation 0f ifs faRsS,0rSz

No woman need he Wiff~
ouf the safest &sd SuseSf
advice for MRS. Pisskfsass1
c0unseEs women free Of
oEsarges Her. address Is
Lynn, Mass
o Cam any woman afford
70 Egn0re flse medicine and
fire advice that has cured
a million WossrefT
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
SLAUGHTER & BlCE
PRISCILLA BLOCK, DOVER.
HARNESS.

A good carriage harness for $40, also
$12, $14 and 16. Splendid values, style,
quality and finish superior. Wagon
harness, collars, pads, etc.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
LAP SPREADS.
HORSE COVERS.

An unusually nice line of these goods
carefully selected, as to quality, pat
terms and price. All the new things in
Monte cloth, plain and embroidered.
A beautiful assortment of green cloth
busters in new styles. Horse covers,
whips, ear nets, etc. Large assortment
of leather nets cheap.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
Ready Mixed Paints.

At Popular Prices. 'Hollywoo1'
Paint weighs 16 pounds per gallon. 1t
will not crack, blister, peel, flake OF
chalk-$125 per gallon. Elbra Paint
at $1.00 per gallon. Oil, Turpentine,
Dryer Putty, White Lead, Paint Brush
es, etc.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11
HARDWARE
TOOLS.

Wagon umbrellas, rope, chains,
scythes, snaths, grind stones, bricks,
lime, cement, etc.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11

Lydia E. pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Delawarean., 1900-07-11

The largest assortment in town, al
prices-5Oc. to $3.50. Croquet sets.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
Decoration Day.
ternOOn.

At meeting of citizens of Meade
interested in the Decoration Day ex-
ercises the folio wing committees
were aDnointed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
Died.

Henry Lane died at his home in
Cimarron township Tuesday morn
ing after a lingering illness of sever
al months.
Mr.. Lane was born at Putney,
Windham county, Vermont, Sept.
9th 1888 and died May 1st 1900.
He spent the early part of his life
in Vermont, moved to Illinois in
1857 and engaged in farming until
1859 when he went to Colorado on
a prospecting trip after which he en-
gagged in the cattle busine IS in east
ern Colorado. Alter leaving Colo
RADIO he moved to northern Kansas
in 1876 still continuing in the cattle
business. In 1880 he moved to r.
K. Perry's ranch in the Strip where
he lived until 1884 when he moved
to his present location on the Cim-
arron river in Meade county. He
was united in marriage to Henriett a
Preston, June I6, 1896. He leaves
a loving wife, two brothers and six
sisters to mourn his untimely death.
The funeral services were held al
the residence and the remains were
laid in their last resting place in
Graceland cemetery Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.

District Court convened Tuesday
morning with Atty. A. P. Cochran
on the bench as Judge pro. tenn. The
regular panel was examined by the
State, and the defendant waived ex-
animation until the panel was filled.
A venire of $50 names was drawn at
once.
Immediately after the drawing OF
the venire the defense filed motion,
setting forth that the County Clerk
had used undue means, etc. in draw
ing the jury. After some argument
the motion was overruled.
Examination of jurors began and
the panel was filled Wednesday af-
ternoon and the examination of wit
nesses for the State began Thursday
morning.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
Died.

Herman Meierdierks died at his
home in Sand Greek township Satur-
day, from consumption. He has
been confined to his bed for the past
year during which time he continual
ly grew weaker.
Mr.. Meirdierks was born August
"a, 1854, at Bremen, Germany. He
came to Meade county in 1887,
where he died April 28, aged 81
years, 8 months and 4 days.
Heleaves wife and one child, who
with his many friends, mourn his
untimely death.
The funeral services were helc
Sunday at the stone school house
Odee, and the remains were inferred
in the Odee cemetery.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
Married.

Sunday afternoon, Immediately
after preaching services, at Artesian,
Mr.. John Jobling and Miss Dollie
Norman were united in marriage by
Rev. Enyeart.
The wedding was surprise to a
large number of those present, who
all joined in wishing the estimable
couple a happy and prosperous
journey through life. The News
editor was present, but again con
graduates Mr.. and Mrs. Jobling,
and wishes them much joy and hap
piness.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
Never in the history of the county has the
Oldest Inhabifanf

had the chance to gaze upon such splendid
sight. Watches hundred of them, from the
smallest sized American watch made to the
great big OF. coin silver cases. Watches, so
large and strong that wagon might run over
them without injuring it in anyway. Gold
filled, silver and silveroid watches with dia-
mond settings, watches from So. so to $50.
In the cheaper grades we can show you the
Trenton, Waterbury, New York Standard,
Elgin, Waltham, Springfield and Rockford.
In the 15-17-21 jeweled movements are the
B. w. Raymond, Hamilton, Peoria, Dueber
Hampden & Waltham.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03

Large stock of Pompadour and side combs. glis-
tenng with jewels, Ladies 1ongrette chains in plated
gold filled and solid gold from $3.50 to $1,000 each
Large stock of gold rings, plain engraved band and
rings also rings for the babies and young ladies'
Bracelets of all kinds in sterling and gold. Bangle
and chain bracelets. Large assortment of hearts in
solid gold and sterling silver from 25cts to $20 EACH
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03
Local News.

Court is In session here this week.
w. w. Ward is one of our latest
subscribers.
Frank Stivers, of Emporia, is
visiting in the city.
John Barragree returned from the
east Monday night.
w. E. Davis, of the Hutchinson
News, is in the city.
DR.. Fee is preparing room above
the bank for an Office.
J. c. Fry, witness in the Wiley
case, came in Tuesday.
May 1st was the second anniver-
say of the battle of Manila.
Miss Maggie Martin, of Plains,
was a visitor in Meade Monday.
See the lists of committees for
Decoration day in another column.
VIM. Dixon, of Dodge, passed
through here last week enroute to
| Beaver.
Rev. Robinson will preach at the
Baptist church next Sunday at the
usual hours.
Sunday and Monday were very
disagreeable days-raining nearly
all the time.
DR.. Simpson and wife returned to
Dodge Friday after busy week do
ing dental work.
Mrs. Chas. McCrellis, of Engle-
wood, is visiting her father, Judge
Bodle, this week.
We will publish some Philippine
letters next week. We were crowded
for space this week.
Claud Leach is now acting night
watchman and also attends to the
duties of day marshal.
Atty. A. P. Cochran, of Cotton
wood Falls, is attending court this
week as Judge pro. TEN.
Expert Accountant w. J. Stagg
came in Saturday and is attending
the Wiley trial this week.
Tom Hotz put down an excellent
tubular well for A. Hill last week
on his farm south of Meade.
U. S. Dist. Atty. Bone and S. R.
Peters are here this week employed
by the defense in the Wiley case.
Friday afternoon will be the regu-
lar gun club shoot. Let all turn out.
We will give the score next week.
Section Foreman Cannon has i'm
proved the appearance of his resi-
dence by giving it coat of paint.
, The Kansas City Times now pub
fishes weekly edition at IS cents a
year. Subscriptions taken at this
office.
Rev. Donohue held services at the
Catholic church Sunday and Monday
J mornings. He left Monday for
Dodge.
1t will soon be time for Meade to
] begin to think about celebrating the
J 4th of July. Let's celebrate again
this year.
Frank Montgomery was in town
Saturday from West Plains twp.
Frank is just recovering from Sc
we're case of measles.
Hon. G. F. Grafton came in Mon
day night and is assisting Co. Atty.
: Bodle in the prosecution of the case
against G. w. Wiley.
A number of high grade cattle are
being purchased bv the cattle men in
this county and the general tendency
is to improve the grade of cattle.
A recent report from the Philip
pines says that Bob Crawford, one
of the Meade boys, was killed. We
shall investigate the matter further
Rev. Donohue concluded Monday
to postpone his lecture on account
of the inclemency of the weather
He will deliver it at some future
date.
Miss Carrie Campbell returned
Friday evening from Winfield wher,
she had been consulting a specials
: in regard to her eyes. She received
some relief.
The wheat prospects in Mead
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-05-03

At a meeting of citizens of Meade
interested in the Decoration Day ex-
ercises the folio wing committees
were appointed:
ON ARRANGEMENTS.
Fred Gray, f. w. jenkins,
B. S. McMeel H. M. Coon,
E. Rosenberg, Clifford Wood,
w. C. Osgood, G. S. Selvidge.
ON MUSIC.
E. F. Rieman, D. B. Stutsman,
Mrs. Gray, Zada Black,
Sadie Jenkins, F. w. Flick.
PROGRAM & DRILLING CHILDREN.
Jennie Kessler Chr Mrs. Gray
Mrs. E. w. White Mrs. Rhodes,
Mrs. Boehler, Mrs. w. c. Osgood il
Winnie Bonham.
ON DECORATION.
E. w. Jenkins, Gold Wood.
Pearl Wood, X. BUS,
Will Shelley, Hazel Rieman,
Margie Hamilton, Mrs. Judd,
Dollie Follick.
ON FLOWERS.
Geo. B. Cones, Lulu Flick,
Elery Cooper, Ola Flick,
Alf. Siegel, Ora Williams,
Christine Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs
Casteen.
OFFICERS OF DAY.
R. W. Griggs, A. ]. Byrns,
T. c. Baxter, Assistants.
| USHERS.
J. D. Wehrle, Will Shelley,
]. B. Reman, Elery Cooper.
ADJUTANT.
| r. Buis-