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Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

coal cheap for cash.
Some people never work harder than
in having a good time.
On May 1st, postage stamps i'll book |
form will be ready for you.
The upper part of the Delaware has
had five big freshets this winter.
If some men were as big as they feel,
they would have to live out of doors.
J. w. Tucker calls attention to
Spring fashions in mems merchant
tailoring.
Monday was moving day in our ad-
joining county-New Castle the 25th
falling on Sunday.
J. B. Cooper's is the place to buy the
best early seed potatoes, clover seed,
ano garden seeds of all kinds.
Waller & Phillips give especial at
tention to examination of sight and
fitting glasses to the eyes.
The days are now longer than the
nights, and growing longer at the rate
OF between two and three minutes a
day.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Lydia Nc
DOwell, Monday evening, April End
promptly at seven o'clock. Sec'y.
Cummings, the Wilmington photog-
rapher, is here every Wednesday.
Gallery, Post Office Building. Finest
class of work at reasonable prices.
Commencing April 1st, the Smyrna
Transportation Co. will sell coal at
Five Dollars per ton at coal bins and
Five Dollars and fifty cents, delivered.
70
ObSAC VI AAh5 . WI
meet at the home of Mrs J. A. Hoffec-
ker, Thursday evening, March Goth, at
7.3O o'clock. 1t will be the annual cleo
tion of officers.
In Switzerland it is said that the law
forbids delinquent taxpayers from en-
tering saloons. In this country, there
would be few patrons of some saloons
if there were such law and it was en-
forced.
The last week in March, which com
menced on Sunday, was the week des
ignated by the Bishops for 'fastine
aud prayer, in consideration of tn,
decline of the Methodist church in it
membership and benevolences the pas
year.
The managers of opera houses ol
the Peninsula have been endeavorin,
to form a circuit for mutual help an,
protection. A conference was held il
Cambridge last Thursday. 1t was de
cided that each town should do its ow
booking.
Mrs. Sara Esther Cummins left b
will $4,000 to the Delaware Hospita
in Wilmington, to establish bed to b
known as the civilians bed, " in mem
ory of her father and mother, jaime
and Ruth Anna Williams. She ais
to go towards keeping up st. Peter
cemetery. There were besides sewers
private bequests.
For SALE-1200 bushels of Nortl
ern-grown Early Rose Potatoes, 8;
per bushel 700 bushels Northern
grown Early Hebron Potatoes, SIC p'
bushel; 600 bushels black Cow Pea
$1.25 per bushel; 1850 bushels Yves
ern-grown Glover Seed, So and $5.j
per bushel; 100 bushels white OHIO
Sets, $3.50 and $2.75 per bushel;
bushels of Red Onion Sets, SO and So:
per bushel.
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, Milford, De
r. l.. Cummins brought suit again
James G. Robinson before E. J
Cooper to recover balance on accou
of strawberry plants, &C., which we
sold him in the spring of 1893. Aft
several adiournments the case WI
tried Friday evening. Robinst
claimed set-off-a larger amount thi
Cummins' claim. The case was trie
and witnesses examined, the decisit
being: "No cause for action" Jud
ment was rendered against the plai
tiff for costs.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH 7.15, S.42, $50, A. NJ, 9.41, 81, P. M.
SOUTH: 9.23. 11.57, A. NJ, 3.41, 5.21, 8.O3 P N
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

Many persons expected to commence
gardening Monday morning, but in
stead found an inch of snow on the
ground. Winter has coquetted with
spring all through the month of
March.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

Mrs. Sara Esther Cummins left by
will $4,000 to the Delaware Hospital
in Wilmington, to establish bed to be
known as the civilians bed, in men,
ory of her father and mother, James
and Ruth Anna Williams. She also
left $1,000 to the Diocese of Delaware
to go towards keeping up ST. Peters
cemetery. There were besides several
private bequests.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

Cash distributor of first grade coal.
W. A. Winford. T
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

The Ladies Mite Society of the
Methodist Church, will have an i'm
portant meeting, Saturday evening,
March 31st, at haif-past seven O'Clock.
All members are requested to be pres
ent. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

In Switzerland it is said that the law
forbids delinquent taxpayers from en-
tering saloons. In this country, there
would be few patrons of some saloons
if there were such law and it was en-
forced.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

Rev. J. E. Cook, pastor of Centen-
nial church, left yesterday morning for
Philadelphia, where the Delaware Con-
ference will be held this year. They
had ''rally" Sunday to bring up the
finances of the year, but fell few dol
lars short of the amount needed. The
figures of the trustees, stewards, be-
nevolences, &c, amounted to about
$3.50. 90, which shows considerable lib
erality on the part of the society.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

Mr.. DeVoe, a drawing master, Wis
tied the Smyrna High school Tuesday
morning and made some fine crayon
work on the blackboard, among which
were Niagara Falls" and "The Blow
ing Up of the Maine He took up a
collection.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

For SALE.-1200 bushels of North
ern-grown Early Rose Potatoes, 85c
per bushel; 700 bushels Northern
grown Early Hebron Potatoes, S5c per
bushel; 600 bushels black Cow Peas,
S1.25 per bushel; 1850 bushels West
ern-grown Glover Seed, So and $3.50
per bushel; 100 bushels white Onion
Sets, $3.50 and $2.75 per bushel; so
bushels of Red Onion Sets, So and 50. %
per bushel.
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

If some men were as big as they feel,
they would have to live out of doors.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

Cummings, the Wilmington photog-
rapher, is here every Wednesday.
Gallery, Post Office Building. Finest
class of work at reasonable prices.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

o. r. lie Van, Phi. B., representing
the Grapic Correspondence Institute,
Phila., is spending two weeks in town
in the interest of his institution. By
means of well-planned course of in
structiOn by mail, this school of cores
pOndence enables any one anxious and
ambitious to get along in the business
world, to acquire all the advantages of
a thorough Commercial training. -
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

The Ladies' Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Lydia Nc
Dowell, Monday evening, April End
promptly at seven o'clock. Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

The Circle of Kings Daughters will
meet at the home of Mrs J. A. Hoffec.
ker, Thursday evening, March Goth, al
7.3O o'clock. 1t will be the annual elec.
tiOn of officers.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28

J. w. Tucker calls attention to
Spring fashions in mems merchant
tailoring.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-28
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Daffodils are in bloom.
W. A. Winford will sell you a No. /
coal cheap for cash. 4
Some people never work harder than
in having a good time.
On May 1st, postage stamps in book
form will be ready for you.
The upper part of the Delaware has
had five big freshets this winter.
The sun., 1900-08-06
Beers Release British Prisoners.

London, Aug. 5.-The war Office has
received a dispatch from Lord Roberts,
dated at Pretoria, Aug. 4, which says:
Lord Algenon Lennox has been releas-
ed by the Beers. Only two officers re.
main prisoners. Commandant Olivier has
managed to escape to the hills in the
vicinity of Bethlehem with 1,5G0 men
He has informed General Bruce Hamil.
ton that he does not consider himself
bound by General Prinsloos offer of sur
render and that his force intends to con
tinue the war. He has taken up posi-
tion between Har'smith and the New.
market road Lieutenant General Run
die is now following him. Prisoners cap
tured by General Ian Hamilton say that
only soft nosed bullets are now served
out to the Beers, hence the wounds o1
our men are very serious. / am repre-
senting this matter and protesting tt
General Botha."
The sun., 1900-08-06

gently completes the sentence, making
the telegram read:
"For one month we have been besieged
in British legation under continued shot
and shell from Chinese troops. Quick
relief only can prevent general massacre.
"CoNGER."
As it is known that the various lega-
tions and foreigners took shelter in the
British legation about June Ii the date
of Mr.. Conger's Telegram is fixed with
approximate certainty as July II. This
agrees with Consul Fowler's cabled state
ment that the original message as writ
ten on regular telegraph form and sign
cd ''Conger'' is supplemented by the
words, "E. II. Conger, July H. address
U. S. Legation" written on the same
form, but evidently not transmitted.
The fact that the authentic text OF the
original message as received in Washing
ton on July 20 agrees literally with Com
sui Fowler's report of the wording of the
original form written by Minister Conger
and hearing the file date of July II ap-
pears to establish the genuinencss of the
message and its date beyond doubt.
The sun., 1900-08-06
RAILROAD MINED.
Chinese Preparing Thoroughly For
March ON to Pel1ing.


London, Aug. 5.-Although the agents
of the cable company at Tien-tsin on July
80 asserted that the censorship of press
dispatches had been abolished, it is evil
dent that correspondents are not allowed
to cable any account of the advance in
the direction of Peking. According to a
dispatch from Shanghai, dated Aug. 3,
the principal position will be met 20
miles west of Ticn-tsin, where, it is stat
ed the Chinese have erected extensive
barriers, and distractions have been
placed in the river Mines are said to
have been located under the railway. the
line apparently being left intact Sheng,
the administrator of telegraphs and rail-
ways, objected to the measures taken for
the defense of foreign settlements, the
enrolment of volunteers and the presence
of numerous warships. The British con.
sui replied by pointing out that the meas
Jres were only intended to strengthen
the hands of the lawful Chinese authori-
ties against disorder.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg, dated
Aug. 4, says that General Mozieyski re
ports from Chita that a part of General
0rloff's forces attacked and drove back
the Chinese regulars on July 3O captur
ing one gun and a number of flags and
killing the Chinese commander and 2Of
men. The Russian loss was killed ant
20 wounded.
Reports from Berlin say that Prince
Henry, in behalf Of Emperor William
made the parting addresses bidding good
by to the Fourth East Asian regiment
which sailed from Bremerhaven in tht
direction of China.
The sun., 1900-08-06
KING HuNBERTs SLAYER.
He Once worked Ia Elizabeth Afte,
Fleeing From Paterson.


Fleeing From Paterson.
New York, Aug 5.-Dominick Messini,
well known Italian of Elizabeth, n.
j., says that BIesci. the slayer of King
Humbert, had at one time been a resi-
dent of Elizabeth or at least worked
there for some time.
Late last winter, according to the story
told by Messini he was in a saloon at
Paterson with number of friends when
another party entered the room. Several
of the newcomers were strangers, and
one Of them was known by the name of
Maressa. The two parties soon became
very friendly, and it was late when the
second party left the saloon. After they
were gone one Of Messinis friends said
that the man called Malessa was wide
ly known Paterson Italian by the name
of Bresci; that he had committed an as
sault in Paterson and. fearing the result
and perhaps. arrest, he had fled to Eliza
beth According to the description of
Maiessa given by his countrymen here,
there is no doubt of the mans identity
as Breses or Bresci, the assassin of King
Humbert.
How long Bresci staid in Elizabeth OIL
where he staid no one seems to know,
nor has the assault which was claimed
to be the cai,sc of his leaving Paterson
at that time been traced.
Il is said by certain persons that
Bresci's presence in Elizabeth was foi
a purpose connected with the analchists
and that he might have gained assistance
from the Italian quarter of Elizabeth.
The sun., 1900-08-06
o0NGER's MESSAGE.
State Department Has Original Ci-
pher Text-UndoubtedIyG Genuine.

Washington, Aug. ). The state de-
partment authorizes the following state
ment in regard to the probable date Of
the first telegram from Minister Conger
to which, in transmitting it through
Sheng, at Shanghai, and Wu, the tsung-
li-yamen assigned the date of July IS.
The state department is in possession
of the original cipher text of the entire
message as received by Minister Wu OH
July 30 and communicated by him to
Secretary Hay on the morning of that
day. 1t is partly in the Chinese cipher
code and partly in that of the United
States. The two texts were separated
by several groups not Ineligible in eli
ther cipher. AS deciphered on July 20
the Conger message appeared to begin
with the words "In British legation un-
der continued shot and SHE'LL" etc.
With the aid of the full text as tele-
graphed from Chefu by Consul Fowler
and already given to the press the doubt
full groups, which were distorted in tele-
graphic transmission, have now been cor
rected and found to read, 'For one month
we have been basieGed." which intelli-
The sun., 1900-08-06
Brighton Beach Entries for Today
Special to The Sun


First Race-S4F. Maidens. Curbstone,
ll5; Temple Bar, l12; Lioness, lis; Bor-
ough, 104; Golden Sceptre, 104; Lizzie
Regent, l02; Beautiful, 81.
Second Race-5F. 2 year olds. G. w.
W, lo2; Princess Pepper, ll2; About,
IL; Aiea, SO; Roehampton, 102; Princess
Evelyn. liz; Glennellie, 1l2.
Third Race-S4F. Brigade, los; Lo.
coche, l05; Knight OF Rhodes, ITO; Ka.
mara, 109; Maribert, ITO; Prince NC.
Clurg. lis; Belle of Troy, l13; Tinge, lis
Herbert. TO-
Fourth Race-5F. 9 year olds. The
Winged Foot Handicap. Tom Kenny
l02; Historian, 9s; Bowen, 96; j. J.. Cor
belt, 92; Dame, 81; Shut, ll2; Tower O
Castles, 1l5; Ezera, 1l3; Himyante, 1l2
Helen Q, G., l05; Bellario, LOG, Princess
Pepper, 107.
Fifth Race-6F. 8 year olds. Selling
Argent, 96; Silver Garter, 106; Smoke
10; Prestidigitator, 1O6; Midnight
Chimes, l05; Pink Domino, 109; Rik
Tiki Tavi, los.
Sixth Race I'M. Selling. Rare Per
fume, l0l; Alsike, 10S; Lindula, SO.
The sun., 1900-08-06
Saratoga Entries for Today.
Special to The sur.

special to The sun.
First 81. 2 year olds Mary Mccoy,
Inshot, ]. Curry, l07; Falve, Cherishea
Suzon, 100; Alard, McAddie, Droghe7
Denman Thompson, ITO; Blues, !.
Lady Schorr ll2; Dublin, 115. 81
second-1M. Rochester, 10l; TartSsi
81; Rinaldo, la; Specific, SO; Remp,
Peat, Kimmage, Alvarado III, l04; Cross.
molina, Althea, Castle, Survivor, 106;
Armor, 81; Osceola, S6; Einus, 100;
Eophone, 81; Dan Regan, 107.
Third-S2F. The Hendrie Stake for 3
year old fillies. Belle of Orleans, Motley,
Killashandra, 12l; Iroquois, Belle,
Cupidity, 109; Lady Contrary, 11S
Dance, 103.
Fourth-7F. Selling Kitchener. 1O3
Gibraltar, lis; Gonfalon, 109; Compen
sation, Moroni. III; Dolando, ia; Prince
Florist, l0S; IAlouette, 106; Liebel
Karl, lis.
Fifth-1M. Handicap. Queen of Song
106; King Bramble, First Whip, 100; Nc
Meekin, 1l5; Montanic, 81; Gibraltar
ITO; Kunia, 81.
The sun., 1900-08-06
EXPULSION In suKANTuN.
Tyyenty-onc People Injured Because
of Breaking Gas Pipe.

of Breaking Gas Pipe.
Scranton, Pa. Aug By an explo-
sion Of gas two buildings on Lackawanna
avenue. i'll the heart of the business dis
rict, were completely demolished, and
y persons were injured by being caught
in the vreckage or struck by flying
tpbris,
The wrecked buildings We're the three
story Merchants and Mechanics bank,
l20 Lackuwanna avenue, and the adj
Joining four story building, 422, occupied
by the d. l. Phillips Furniture compa
NY and the Scranton carpet factory.
Miss Annie Halffey occupied the upper
Former home OF the late Judge John
Handley, and Miss Annie Halffey was
his housekeeper.
Many of the injured We're passengers
on an open trolley ear that was directly
N front Of the bank building at the mo-
ment of the explosion. The others,
with the exception of the members of
the Halffcy household and the bank jam
itor, We're pedestrians.
A leak in a gas pipe in the cellar of
the bank was responsible for the eXpio-
sion. The ianitor detected the odor of
gas when he returned from supper and
after telephoning for plumber thought
to make an investigation and going into
| the cellar struck a match. He was pick
ed up unconscious in the alley in the rear
of the bank. The explosion and the
crash of the falling buildings brought
thousands of people to the scene.
The loss is over S150,000. The bank
vault, it is believed, escaped damage.
The sun., 1900-08-06
Charlie Miller Bested Burns Pierce

New York, Aug. 5.-Charles Miller
of Chicago and Burns Pierce of Boston,
the long distance riders, met Saturday
afternoon in a % mile motor paced race
on the Manhattan Beach track, and the
western man defeated the New England,
er handily by a third of a lap. Jimmy
Michael was to have raced against Mil.
Ter, but was unable to fulfill his engage
ment owing to illness, and the Boston
man was substituted. The race was
closely contested for "a miles, not more
than 80 yards separating the riders at
any time. They alternated frequently
in leading, but Miller was always the
fresher and at all times when in the
rear was within striking distance, with
speed to spare.
The sun., 1900-08-06
A MINISTER ARRESTED.
baltimore Clergyman Accused of OBJ
tanning Money From u Woman.


tanning Money From "a Woman.
New York, Aug 5.-Rev. Henry M.
Wharton, d. D., of Baltimore was plac-
ed under arrest at Ocean City, N. j.
Mr.. Wharton is charged by Miss Som
ers of Ocean City with obtaining money
under false pretenses. In the summer
of 1898 DR.. Wharton was engaged
actively in the religious meetings at
Ocean Grove While there he met Miss
Somers, who became greatly interested
in his work. DIR. Wharton went to
Ocean Grove again at the close of the
Spanish-American war and agitated
home for destitute and orphan children.
Miss Somers, it is said, offered a home
for the purpose. Several meetings were
held, and terms were finally arranged.
The house was to be put in trust, but it
is alleged that DR.. Wharton secretly
had the property made over TO himself.
Miss Somers claims she signed the
agreement without taking the precaution
of reading the papers. 1t is further al
legged that in Virginia DR.. Wharton bor-
rowed $1,000 on the property, but at his
request the mortgage was never recorded.
Later, it is claimed, he borrowed fur
ther sum of $4,000 from A. w. Cooper
of Baltimore, using the property to eff
feet it. When what is alleged to be the
true state of affairs became known, the
matter was placed in the hands of an
attorney, and DR.. Wharton was arrested
as the result of his Investigations.
The sun., 1900-08-06
". Nj. @. A. Field Day.

Members OF the Young Mems Christian
Association will celebrate field day at
Brandywine Springs Park on August 25.
1t is expected that athletes from Phila-
delphia, Baltimore, Coatesville and West
Chester will compete in the sports. The
events will be, 25 yard swimming race,
30 yard swimming race, high jump, pole
vault, tub race, bucket race and tight
rope walking. A novel feature will be
the tight rope walking contest. The rope
will be stretched across the lake. A prize
will be awarded to the person who walks
the greatest distance. 1t is expected
amusement will be furnished by some of
the walkers falling into the lake.
The sun., 1900-08-06
For an international League Bureau

Paris, Aug. 5.-The international con
gress of comparative law has accepted 4
resolution offered by Edmond Kelly, q
United States delegate, providing thai
steps be taken by the various civilized
countries to arrange for another gather
ing of international delegates at Paris
next year for the purpose Of considering
the establishment in Paris of a centra
bureau in which all nations shall be rep
resented in order to assemble there legis
lative acts, judicial decisions and publish
legal documents for the coditication d
the laws Of all countries and to study
reforms so rs to secure Il uniformity o
legislation in the different countries. Tht
congress decided to appoint a committee
of 80 delegates, which is expected t
reach some decision looking to this re
sult
The sun., 1900-08-06
General Sporting Notes.

Brownson will play Kennett Square on,
Thursday.
The Franklin base ball team defeated
the Callan A. G. team by the score of 22j
to 2l. Batteries, Conner and Brown,
Shannon and McGonigal.
The clay pigeon shoot arranged to take,
place Saturday between the members of
the Wawaset Gun Club was postponed
until next Saturday.
The Deisey Senate, defeated the Edge
Moore team Saturday by the ecore of 10
to s.
The Franklin team defeated the Dia-,
mond team by the score of II to 4. Bat.
teries, Deviney and Brow; Anderson
and Norris.
The Orange, Jrs., defeated the Star
Light base ball team Saturday by the
score OF s to 3.
The Brandywine Base Ball Club claims
the championship of the city under the
age OF 10 years. 1t has played - games
and won nine.
The sun., 1900-08-06
MALoNEY's COSTLY ERRORS.
Brownson's Short Stop Lost Satur,
days Game.

Short stop Maloney gave the Highland
Club of Chester, the game played with
Brownson on Saturday. Three inexcus.
able errors by short stop Maloney, and a
costly decision of Umpire Bsyley, which
taken together, cost FIVE runs. Maloney
had three excellent chances in different
innings, but he made errors on all
three.
Day pitched a fine game, the Highland
club only getting six hits off him. He
struck out seven men. Brownson batted
Fullmer hard, but could not connect
with the ball at the right time.
The score.
The sun., 1900-08-06
Russians Attacked Chinese.

Chefu, Aug. 5.-Dispatches from New
chwang state that 200 Russians sud-
denly appeared on July 26 at the railway
station and attacked the Chinese camp
outside the south gate. The Chinese
had behaved with propriety, and the
attack did not appear to be justified.
After two hours of fighting, with little
damage on either side, the Russians re-
tired. The consuls at Newchwang, in
cluding the Russian consul, protested
and received verbal reply to the effect
that the attack would not be repeated.
The sun., 1900-08-06

Left on bases, New Castle, 10; NynA.-
wood, Doubln plays, Lufs to Bfidge-
water; Boyd to Walker. Two base HIT
Newlove. Three base hits, Bridgewater,l
scarboroue. Home run, Scarboroug.
Total base hits, New Castle, "a; Wynne.I
wood, 4. Hit by pitched balls, Kirby,
Walter Bacon, Ray Bacon, Welsh, q
Walker. Passed balls, Walker, g; VIII,
liam Clayton, 2. Struck out, by Bridge-|
water, s; by Morris, 4; by Nelson, q;
Bases on balls, of Bridgewater, 2; off,
Morris, .. Time 2.15. Umpire Eugene,
Schultz
The sun., 1900-08-06
Ex-Goyernor Cox Of ohio Dead.

Cleveland, Aug. 5.-A dispatch from
Magnolia, Mass, says that former Gov
ernor Jacob D. Cox of Ohio died there
of heart failure. General Cox was born
at Montreal in 1923. He was graduated
from Oberlin college and at the outbreak
of the civil war was made brigadiel
general, serving with credit until 1865,
when he was elected governor of Ohio.
serving for one term. General Cox lived
at Oberlin, o., and he went to New Eng
land only few weeks since.
The sun., 1900-08-06
a LEPERs' ISLAND.
one Of inc Philippine group to De
Set Aside For Their Use.

One of the phiiiDnIne Group to BE
Set A.ide For Their Use.
Washington. Aug. 5.-Gcnpfal MacAr-
thur has convened a board consisting OF
Major Louis NJ. Maus, surgeon: Captain
George II. Ahren, Ninth infantry. and
Captain w. f. Horton, assistant quar-
termaster. to select an islald ia the Phil
ippine archipelago for the segregation OF
lepers, to prepare plans and estimates
for suitable buildings thereon and esti
mates Of salaries for the necessary Off
cials and employees. The board is alSc
charged with fixing the ration and Other
allowances for the support of such lepel
colony.
This action was taken in view of the
large number of people in the Philippine.
afflicted with leprosy. who are reported
as a menace to public health. Effort.
are being made to prevent the further
spread of the disease.