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New Ulm review., 1900-10-31

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been received from Japanese sources
that the empress d'owager is seriously
i'll at Tai-Chuen-Fu, and that the most
prominent physicians in the empire
have been called to attend her.
A Step Towards Arbitration.
New York. Oct. 29.-A step in the di-
rection of the arbitration of the Chi
nese difficulties, Washington dispat tch
to the Herald says, has been taken by
Secretary Hay. He has cabled to Min
lister Conger the suggestion made by
Russia that in case of protraected di-
vergence of views the questions of in
demnity be referred to The Hague
court for decision and instructed him
to consult with his colleagues as to the
demands their governments will make
upon China in this respect. Should he
report that it is not possible to reach
an agreement then Secretary Hay in
tends to advocate vigorously the adop-
tlon OF the Russian suggestion as the
easiest method of obtaining a satisfac-
tory solution.
Secretary Hay and other officials of
the ministrat tion believe in general
arbitration, but they think it is in the
interest of all the powers and China
that direct negotiations should first be
tried. Those who advocate arbitra-
tion, however, argue that swifter ac-
ton could be secured by the reference
OF the entire dispute to arbitration at
this time than by beginning negotia-
tlons in Peking which may be indef-
nitely prolonged and produce no re-
suit.
The authorities dre anxious to OBJ
tain information relative to the re-
plies of Germany and Great Britain
on the Russian suggestion. No infor-
nation on this point has yet reached
the state department.
Should all the nations consent, the
authorities say a great obstacle in the
way Of satisfactory solution of the
whole Chinese question will be re-
moved.
New Ulm review., 1900-10-31
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News of Suicides Confirmed.

Washington, Oct. 29.-From an in
dependent source Secretary Hay has
received confrmatory evidence of the
reported suicide of Yu Hsiang, the
fanatical governor of the province of
Shansi, whose punishment was de-
manded by the powers for the mas
sacre of a large number of mission
aries. This message came from Spe-
cial Commissioner Rockhill as follows:
"Shanghai, Oct. 22.-Have reliable infor-
nation to the effect that Yu Hsiang COM
mitted suicide 22d
<SgineD "ROCKHILL.'
1t is regarded as probable by the
state department officials that Mr..
Rockhill was unacquainted with the
fact that the Chinese government it.
self had communicated information
to this effect to the powers before he
sent his message, so that coming from
another point than Peking, whence
the Chinese report emanated, Mr..
Rockhill's advice is regarded as
strongly corroborative.
A dispatch has been received from
Mr.. Conger disproving the stories of
the reactionary tendencies of the
imperial government. The state de-
partment has received reports from
various points in China, and notably
from Canton, through it's agent
there, to the effect that the imperial
government had ordered the removal
from office of the sviceroys from the
great Yangtse provinces of Nanking
and Hankow because of their pro-for-
eign sentiments. ,.r<.s
GAm0AR YSnlA Tn IN
New Ulm review., 1900-10-31
Conger Told to Investieate.

F.. longer Told to Investfgate.
Secretary Hay cabled Mr.. Conger to
investigate the report, and if it were
found to be true to make a forcible
protest to the imperial government
through the Chinese commissioners at
Peking, Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching, against the proposed action.
Saturday Mr.. Conger reported that
after careful investigation the story
of the change in administration had
been found to be without foundation.
To Send Answers Monday. -
The answer to the communications
from Germany and Great Britain, en-
bodying the last agreement relative
to the ''open door, and the terri
torial integrity of China probably will
go forward Monday. It is said that
from the first our government has
never been in doubt as to the action
it should take on this agreement, or
rather the invitation to approve the
agreement. But it was not possible
to move speedily in he matter.
The point of interest is the treat
ment that will be accorded the third
section of the agreement relative to
the course to be pursued py the sig
5natories, in the event that they find
themselves obstructed in the execu-
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

blight on pear trees is reported to be
running them by Wholesale Salem
Sunbeam.
Beginning with the election next
November, no citizen of Delaware
coming of age after January 1st, 1900,
will be permitted to vote unless he is
able to read the State Constitution and
write his name.
Rev. P. H. Rawlins and wife have
taken up their residence in Snow Hill,
Md, Mr.. Rawllns is a supply at the NJ.
E. pulpit of that town during tue ab-
sence of Rev. S. NJ. Morgln who
sailed on the 4th for couple months
in Europe.
"The Fashionable Summer Resorts
of the Century" is a feature of the
July Ladies' Home Journal, especi-
ally interesting from the glimpse it
gives of the social life of these places
at times when they were considered
accessible only to the rich.
George l.. Townsend of Odessa, is
candidate for County Comptroller. 1t
was through his endeavors that the
receipts from the oil shipments from
Marcus Hook were and have been
credited to the port of Wilmington.
A scribbler introduces Rehoboth
thusly: "Great green breakers, tumb-
ling upon a wide stretch of dazzling
white sand, white winged pleasure
yachts dotting the BOSOM of the blue
Atlantic, and crowds of pleasure-seek-
ers sitting idly in the sand or disport-
ing in the weaves, is the refreshing
sight that greets the eye of the tired
arrival, who snatches few days from
the turmoil of business to enjoy brief
vacation at this delightful resort by
the sea-"
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
CHESWOLD.
Residence Burned Down While Family We're
at Church--SchOOI Election and School
Affairs.-LOcaI and Personal
Mention,

Special Correspondence to the Times.
CHEswoLD, July 2, 1900. Farmers
are pushing with all their might to get
their wheat threshed. The yield is re-
ported to be good and the quality ex-
cellent.
Charles Munson aud wife (col. } went
to church Sunday morning, leaving
their house in charge of their children,
when it by some means took fire and
burned everything. The house is said
to be insured for nominal sum. The
scene occurred about two miles south
of Cheswold.
School election last Saturday was
quiet, there being so far as attendance
was concerned, but little interest
shown. The need of maintaining
good graded school was talked for
this community after sufficient tax
was voted. James Brown was elected
clerk to succeed himself. A commit
tee of five composed of two ladies and
cure through proper authority the
State aid needed and desired in this
district, commensurate with others
under our previous educational system.
We have men with us who have al
ways felt live interest in free schools
and raised up children who are either
filling a good place as citizen or grac-
ing their own home, who are still taxed
from $50 to $36 in support of public
school at Chewold.
Mr.. Robert p. Payne and Mrs.
Eleanor Kirk, of the State of Nebraska,
were married in Cheswold, Thursday
evening of last week by Rev. Edwin
Gardner. Mrs. Kirk year or so ago
resided near Cheswold. The newly
married couple will leave this week for
the Barbados Islands.
Rev. Edwin Gardner preached at
Brenford last Sunday morning. His
pulpit at Cheswold being filled by Rev.
L. K. Illick. Rev. Gardner filled his
appointment at Bethel.
PersOnaI.-Miss Lillian NJ. Ford,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Ford, near Cheswold, was graduate
last week of Dover High School, and
delivered an essay on the Immortality
of true patriotism" at the commence
ment exercIses.-Miss Nellie Carlin, of
Leipsic, is the guest of the Misses
Helen and Nellie Anderson Will
liam s. Harper is visiting his sister,
Mrs. d. H. Boyce. and Mrs.
Nathan Wallace, of Delanco, N. j.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Schroeder
and son, of Riverside, N. j., are visit
ing their mother, Mrs. William p.
Lorenz, at "Lorenzwood, near town.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
KENTON.
The Outlook for Fruit and Grain In This
Vicinity-A PitchfOrk Prong Through
His Hand-LOcal and Per-
sOual Mention.
Special Correspondence to the Times.


Special Correspondence to the Times.
KENToN, July, 4.-Wheat threshing
has begun in good earnest in this
community. Every body seems ready
at once. Messrs. Knots, and Warner,
who own and run threshers, are our
two busiest men at present. They re-
port good crops and good turnout gen
orally, some realizing as high as thirty
bushels to the acre. Corn is looking
we'll except where it was cut by the
hail of last week. This also did much
damage to young peaches i'll some Sec
tions. Mr.. G.. Garrison reports that
in portions of his orchards, which were
full, not a peach was left unhurt, and
now the cut and bruised fruit is be-
ginning to rot. Notwithstanding the
heavy rain which came with the hail,
we are again quite dry, and the roads
are very dusty. Our yield of white
potatoes in this vicinity is very en-
couraging despite the long drought.
Some have dug and shipped, and have
realized fifty cents per bushel clear of
all expense. Blackberries have started
low, selling in New York last week for
five, six and seven cents, still even this
will pay if they will run through the
season at those figures.
Mr.. John L. Cook, young man liv-
ing near here, met with painful acci-
dent last Monday on the threshing
yard of Mr.. Geo. Davis. In leading
wheat the prong of a pitchfork was
run entirely through the palm of his
left hand. DIR. Virden, of Kenton,
dressed the wound.
Our baseball team met Waterloo
last Saturday in the team which came
up from Hartley. We understand,
however, that this team was a made up
team, the players being gathered, more
from outside them inside of Hartley.
We are glad to note the fact that we
have new town bailiff in the person
of Mr.. Charles Foraker. Mr.. Foraker
is good sized, good natured man and
we sincerely hope that with his
persuasive power and the rest with his
muscle, he will succeed i'll keeping our
town squarely on her feet.
Mr.. Jas. Dunlap is improving his
property ON Main street, by the addi-
ton of back building.
PersOnal.-Miss Snitcher, of Catlin,
Md, and Miss Ollie Wilson, of Wash
ington, D. c.. who have been visiting
the Misses Bailey, have returned to
their respective homes. Miss Bertha
Bailey is visiting friends in Centre
vile, Md.-Mr. Elmer Walker is on
the sick list.-Mr. r. L. Lane and
family have returned from a week.
visit in Baltimore and Centreville, Nd.
ST.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
PENINSULA NEWS.
Items Cleaned From All Pars of Delaware
and Maryland.

The local census enumerator has
completed his work and the popula-
tion of Townsend is estimated at 700.
McKendree Downham, editor of the
Middletown Transcript is seriously ill
at the Methodist Episcopal Hospital,
Philadelphia.
A. Pullen of Milford. shipped about
150 baskets of peaches on Monday
week to New York. The fruit was of
the Sneade variety.
J. Warren Brockson of Middletown,
has purchased Stidham's Hotel at
Odessa. Mr.. Stidham has purchased
hotel at Port Penn.
The Industrial Accident Insurance
of Dover, which began business about
one year ago decided to dissolve and
have closed their business.
The Houston Packing Co., will soon
finish can-making for the season. This
is where the J. B. Counselman & Co.,
got there tomatoes cans this season.
The wedding of Robert B. Davidson
of Magnolia, and Miss Mary l.. Glen
denial of Dover took place Friday
night, the Rev. N. o. Gibson officiat-
ing.
The New Castle County Levy Court
fixed the county tax at go cents on the
800 of assessed value of real estate,
and the appropriations are estimated
at $2SS, $50.
The sessions of the Simmer Insti-
tute at Dover, will begin July o.
Tuition fees for the session, three
weeks $40. For less time than three
weeks, $4 per week.
The twig blight on apple, pear and
ounce trees in this State is said to be
extending. Over In Delaware the
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Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Exciting School EIectiOn.-The annual
school election which came off Satur-
day afternoon was probably one of the
most exciting ever held in that town.
For some time there has been strong
sentiment working in town to relieve
the condition of affairs as has been run
continuously by ring" whose
methods have caused more or less
criticism. The election came off Sat
urday afternoon when two commits
sioners were elected to fill the vacan-
cies caused by Messrs. Abel Sevil and
J. w. Ennis, whose term had expired.
DIR. G. G.. Harmonson was elected
Judge of the election; Mr.. 7. E. White,
secretary; Messrs. FL. G. johnson and
W. d. Hudson, auditors, and J. r.
Donovan and DIR. r. H. Clifton, tellers.
It was decided to elect one commls-
sioner at time. "Tammany Hall"
as they were termed nominated Abel
Sevil, and the Reformers nominated
w. H. Lodge. Mr.. Sevil was elected.
The vote was: Mr.. Sevil, 70; Mr..
Ennis 1. The voters than proceeded
to elect the other commissioner.
Tammany Hall nominated J. W.
Ennis, and the Reformers nominated
7. T. Horn. Mr.. Horn was elected.
The vote was: Mr.. Horn, 62; Mr..
Ennis, 56; W. II. Lodge, 3. While
the Reformers did not gain complete
victory, they feel encourage in getting
strong man like T. 7. Horn on the
Board and naturally, the coming cleo
tion of teachers will be watched with
interest. AS soon as things are done
for the interest of the citizens instead
of the personal ambitions of "the ring, ;"
the fight will end aud Clayton school
affairs will be in much better shape.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
School Election In Dover.

Great interest was manifested in the
school election in Dover, Saturday,
caused by the effort of Rev. J. b. Tur-
ner to oust Prof. j. E. Carroll from the
principalship of the Public Schools.
The Carroll ticket was successful. The
vote was: Carroll ticket-George M.
Jones, 1853; James d. Boggs, 16si
Ezekiel Cooper, 10; Turner ticket
Arley b. Magee, 43; DR.. P. s. Downes,
40; John johnson, 81.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
CLAYTON DEPAR MENT.

at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptiOns aud receives monies ON old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.00 a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society will meet at the home of Mrs.
Hiram Woolfred on Friday evening.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Children's Day service will be held
at Bethesda NJ. P. Church next Sun
day at p. m.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

PersOnaI.-Mrs. Reading of Farming
ton, has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. E. F. Cosden. Mr.. Samuel Skin
ner of Chester, Pa, was home Sun
day.-Mr. Harry Jefferson, formerly
of Mason's drug store, was in town
yesterday where he Lad stopped ell
route from Philadelphia to Chester
town, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Bethesda NJ. P. Church will hold a
festival on the church yard next Satur-
day night.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

''Since leaving Goldey College in
1893, have never been out of employ
employment" writes Goldey College
graduate. Write to. day to II. s. Col
dey, Wilmington, Del, for new cata-
louge. See adv, this paper.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Before taking out policy on your
life consult the New York Life In
surance Company. T. L. Mason
agent.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Clayton High School Commencement
Ewell M. P. Church was crowded to
the doors last Friday evening to wit
ness the Commencement Exercises of
the Clayton High School. There were
three graduates, Miss Evelyn P. HolIi-
day, Miss Edna r. Sevil, Miss Mary
L. Leathers. The church was prettily
decorated for the occasion and the
Watkins Orchestra of Smyrna furn-
ished the music. The program was as
follows:
Overture. The Watkins Orchestra
The Fortune Teller"
Prayer. r............... Rev. o. w. DeVenish
Keadlng. ng..............M Miss Emily Spruance
Essay. Miss Evelyn P. Holiday
Witches and Witchcraft."
Piano Duet. =. Misses E. Virginia Baynard
and Florie B. Allen, 'Midsummer
Nights Dream. ."-MendeLssOt
Essay ...:.......... Miss Edna r. Sevil
The Object of Life"
march. h..........: The Watkins Orchestra
La Fiesta"
Essay ..... Miss Mary T. Leathers
-, Educated. For What?''
Address. .......: Hon. L. Irving Handy
Presentation of Diplomas. Principal w.
l.. Gooding.
Waltz. The Watkins Orchestra
''Zenda''
Benediction. Rev. j. E. Nicholson
The address of ex-Congressman
Handy was highly enjoyed by all who
heard it, His theme was "The Teacher
and the School," and he dwelt for some
length in an eloquent plea for the
teacher and the upbuilding of the
schools. One thought that made 9
deep impress was the relation of the
home to the school, and what he said
struck responsive chord in the hearts
OF his hearers.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
CLAYTON.

items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
$3.50, $3.50, $40
Were $Io, $I2 so SIS.

Were SIo, $I2, so SIS.
We made preparations for dou-
bic our usual serge business. Thou
sands of serge suits were arranged
for months in advance.
The early spring demands for
flannels put the mills back in de-
livering. S3o,Oco of serges came
to us thirty days later than our con-
tract called for.
Having the right to reject all
goods late in the delivery, the ques-
ton arose,
1st. Shall we reject altogether orr
End. Shall we make them an offer?
After much negotiation we took
the entire lot at such figures as en-
able us to market them one-third
off our usual prices.
We now have on sale $40, 900
worth of serge suits at one-third less
than our usual pricing, making
them about one-half their true value.
Never i'll the history of serges
have first-class suits been sold at
these prices.
N0t1rss ,-acrDaO+E,11x,
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Before taking out policy on your
life consult the New York Life In
surance Company. T. L. Mason
agent.
In behalf OF the pastor, special in
vitation is extended to the public, and
an urgent request made of the mem
bers to attend the $50 p. M, service
at Ewell's NJ. P. Church next Sunday.
Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor of
Ewell's NJ. P. Church, will preach
next Sunday at 1920 a. M, and $50
p. M, morning subject, ''The Sunday
School Lesson; evening, "Orpah and
Ruth; Sunday School 2 p. m.
Prayermeeting Wednesday night.
The Children's Day service at
Downs Chapel last Sunday afternoon,
reflected great credit on both the
children and their trainers. The
church was neatly trimmed with plants
and flowers. The congregation over
flowed the building. The program was
good and presented some novel feat
ures, and the collection for foreign
missions was creditable.
The following officers of John NJ.
Clayton Council No. "a, Jr. o. U. A.
NJ, of Clayton, have been elected for
the ensuing term: Councillor, H. E.
Lowe: Vie Councillor, W. d. Venn;
r. Sec. T. W. Downing; A. r. Sec.
W. 7. Hollett; F. Sec. H. G. johnson;
Treas. o. S. Leathers; Conductor, S.
T. Pinder; Warden; J. D. Boggs; I.
s. S., N. E. Best; o. S. S., j. L.
Keaghey; Chaplain, Rev. J. E. Mich
olson; Trustee. E. Meredith; Repre-
sentative to the State Council, G.
Josephs. Two new members were re-
ceived on Monday night
The Fourth passed off very quietly
in Clayton. The small boy was more
or less in evidence with his shooting
crakers and an occasional flag dis
played here and there, together with
the general closing of stores and busi-
ness places, was all that marked the
celebration of our Nations Birthday.
At the st. Joseph's Catholic Home
there was more or less interest. The
colored boys and band were on parade,
and at evening some very pretty fire
works were sent off, much to the en-
jOyment of many Clayton folks who
gathered there to see it.
Mrs. John Hutchinson Entertains.-Mr.
and Mrs. John Hutchinson of near
Clayton, gave delightful party Mon
day evening in honor of Miss Clara
Spruance, Smyrna, and Mr.. Fred
Spruance, Philadelphia. The party
went out in strawri6e fashion. The
evening was spent in games and other
pastimes. Miss Emily Spruance re-
cited, after which supper was served.
Those present were: Misses Emily
Spruance, Elsie Allen, May Harris,
Elva Meredith, Bertha Ennis, Edna
Sevil, Marion Smith; Messrs. Frank
Savin, Temple Hynson, Ralph Steven
son, Reynolds Stevenson, McKendree
Williams.
Clayton High School Commencement
Ewell M. p. Church was crowded to
the doors last Friday evening to wit
ness the Commencement Exercises of
the Clayton High School. There were
three graduates, Miss Evelyn P. Holli-
day, Miss Edna r. Sevil, Miss Mary
L. Leathers. The church was prettily
decorated for the occasion and the
Watkins Orchestra of Smyrna furn-
ished the music. The program was as
fo1loxc.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

Rev. J. E. Nicholson, pastor of
Ewell's NJ. P. Church, will preach
next Sunday at 1920 a. M, and 6. 80
p. M, morning subject. "The Sunday
School Lesson; evening, "Orpah and
Ruth; Sunday School 2 p. m.
Prayermeeting Wednesday night.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04

In behalf OF the pastor, a special in
vitation is extended to the public, and
an urgent request made of the mem
bers to attend the $50 p. m, service
at Ewell's NJ. P. Church next Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1900-07-04
$4,000
Worth Of Serge Suits.

The Best Serge Suits ever
made will be sold at ONE
THIRD off onr usual prices