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New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
vFps ATTACK FRENCH TROOPS.

Tien-Tsin. Dec. PA French detachment of
one hundred men left here December 20 for
Hung-Tsu twenty miles westward. to search
for arms. Approaching a village across a frozen
crock a force of Boxers opened fire, killing Lieu
ta,on+ Contal and wounding another officer. The
ISro,cb burned the village
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
RrRONIC PLAGUE'S RECORD IN AIDA.

Calcutta Dec 25.-Lord Curzon of Kedleston the
Viceroy of India, in the course of a speech to-
day said that since the appearance of the bubonic
nlague in 1898 twenty-five thousand deaths from
The disease have occurred in the Mysore State
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
CHASING THE BOER.S NORTH.
LORD KITCHENER REPORTS SUCCESS
OF THORNEYCROFTS MOUNTED
INFANTRY

London. Dec 25.-Lord Kitchener. telegraph
ing TO the War Office under date of Naauwpoort.
December "a. a. m. reports:
Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry have occu-
pied Britstown without opposition The Beers re-
tired to the north in the direction of Prieska-
They viii be followed up
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
NEw-zEALAND WILL SEND MORE MEN.

NEW-ZEALAND WILL SEND MORE MEN.
Wellington ew-Zealand. Dec. 25.-The Gov
ernment has asked the Governor, the Earl of
Ranfurly, to inform Joseph Chamberlain, the
Secretary of State for the Colonies, that it does
not wish the New-Zealand contingent in South
Africa to be diminished. that drafts will be for
warded to fill the ranks and that additional
mounted men will be sent.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
THROWN AGAINST A POLICEMAN.

RUNAWAY COLLISION IN EIeHTH-AvE- BREAKS A
WHEEL AND UPsETs DRIVER
A team Of horses attached to a surrey driven
bv Robert Nelson of No. 406 West One-hun-
dred-and-twenty- -fourth-st.. took fright yester-
day afternoon in Eighth-ave At One-hundred-
nd-forty-rst-st. the surrey was IN collision with
a rbaeton driven by George Hurt OF No. 2S9S
Second-ave.
A back wheel of the phaeton was broken and
EJurt was thrown against Thomas COsgrOve. a
bicycle patrolman. who was trying TO stop tae
runaway team. Cosgrove quickly remounted MS
1ybaai ana gave chase He stopped the team at
e-hundred- and -sixtieth-st No one was hurt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
BUssrA,s sYMPATHY WITH AMERICA.

ACTION OK cIAYToN-BULwER TREATY AP-
PLAUDED IN ST. PETERSBURG
ST. Petersburg Dec. 25.-The 'NoVoe Nremya'
discussing tho English newspaper Indictment OF the
United States Senate for .4ts unparalleled attempt
10 overturn the Clayton -Bulwer Treaty." says:
The case is not unusual Conditions have changed
and the treaty must change, too. Russia anorqeo
example in 1870 in declaring that she was no
longer bound by her promise not TO maintain war
vessels in the Black Sea
The ''Bourse Gazette says:
Russia is gratihed by Americas diplomatic VIC
tory over England Western Europe disllkes the
Monroe Doctrine because il desires TO grab terri
tories everywhere Russia, which has sympathized
with America since her independence, which liqui-
dated American possessions to America, has moth
ing against the Monroe Doctrine, and the old sym
pathies have grown cordial in China.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
TO WASHINGTON IN FIVE HOURS.

grom New York Royal Blue 5-honr trains, leave
foot Of Liberty St Il 80 A. NJ. leo p M and the
.'RoyaI Limited no excess faIe-at 54O = M
other fast solid trains at 500 1000 a Nj, LS0 ooJ
minutes ar Best dining and cafe car service
n worlo-Acvt
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
. ..Bourse Gazette' says:
TURKEY sIeNs cONTRAcr ZOE cRUIsER

constantinople, Dec. 25-The contract for the pur-
chase OF a cruiser for Turkey signed to-day
by the Minister Of Marine Hassan Pacha, and
adelphia
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
MADONNA PRESENTED TO A CHURCH

Ellsworth. Me. Dec. 25 (SpeciaD.-A copy of An
drea del sarto's Madonna the gem oil the Pitt
Gallery al Florence vas presented TO the Congre-
gational Society of Ellsworth tonight by Mrs:
Eugene Hale, wife Of Serator Hale, The value or
the painting is $1,000
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

A DAUGHTER OF THE GODs-DIVINELY TALL
and most divtnely fsir-rather suggests Evans Ale
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
CATHOLICS KILLED BY BOXERS.
MISSIONARIES ADD THAT EIGHT WERI
BURNED IN THE TEMPLES.

London Dec. ga dispatch from Peking to
a news agency here, dated December "a, says
missionaries state that Boxers thirty-five miles
east of Peking, killed twelve Catholics and
burned eight in the temples.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
BARTON TO FORM AUsTRALIA'8 CABINET.

Sydney. n. S. ". Dec. E--Edmund Barton who
was the leader Of the Federal Convention, has ac-
eepted the Earl Of Hopet0un's offer 10 form the
nist Cabinet Of the Federation. He anticipates no
oificulty
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Are you weary from work or worry? There's rest
and help in Ballantines India Pale Ale. Old Bur
ton Ale.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

AN ACRE OF PERFORMANCE
Is worth a whole land OF promise-proven BY yours
truly G n Evans & sons. Hudson. y. Y--AdVt
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

A ROYAL BANQUET INCOMPLETE
without "a generous supply Of Evans Ale.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
REGALITY.

The superb appointments Of the Pennsylvania
Limited appeal to all travellers. No extra fare 70
ST Louis.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

ACCURACY AND SKILL REQUIRED
In the operation Of the Pennsylvania Railroad us
through trains to the West exemplify these guam
ties.-Augt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Ballantine's India Pale Ale or Old Burton Ale
will put insomnia 10 sleep They soothe and nour-
ish.-AdVt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

For any sort Of Cold. no remedy equals
JAYNE'S EAPEcTORANT.-A
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

NOTHING ELSE SO COMFORTABLE
- - me great trains Of the New York Central, which
..seFs Tor the North and West every hour Scenery,
RACK Service perfect.-Adlt
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

The royal family was divided yesterday be-
tween Osborne House and Sandringham Court
The Court Circular shows that the Queen is
entertaining large family party. and is also
driving out morning and afternoon daily. The
uneasiness regarding her health is not dispelled
by these reports since it is known that If she
were seriously indisposed and aging rapidly it
would be her desire, well the settled policy
OF all members Of the royal family, to keep back
the facts in the case in order to spare her sub
3ects unnecessary pain.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Carnegie,s contract for the delivery Of steel
rails TO the Great Eastern Railway eZcites
keener public interest here than the technical
ities Of the canal question. 1t is one of many
indications that American competition is becom-
ing more formidable every year in the iron and
steel trade L n. F.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

To-day's newspapers are favorably impressed
by Lord Cromer's speech on Monday to the
Sheikhs and notables Of the Soudan. His ad-
dress is an excellent proof Of the substantial
progress that has been made during the twelve
months Of orderly government which the Soudan
has enjoyed since the death OF the Khalifa
Lord CroueTs remark that it is by no means
desirable that there should be a large number
Of Europeans IN the Soudan is considered as
significant Evidently, the concession hunter
is 10 be warned of. The development of the
resources Of the Soudan is certain to be very
slow. but it viii be accomplished for the benefit
OF the Soudanese
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

Mr Brodrick, like the other members Of the
Cabinet, is out Of town. having snatched holi-
day for paying a visit TO Scotland. The War
Office was left under the charge Of one two
permanent officials, who had little news to COM
municate from the front. Lord Kitchener is
earning the title Of ubiquitous which Roberts
conferred upon De Wet If his headquarters are
not In the saddle, he is constantly on the line of
railway in rapid flight from Bloemfontein to
Pretoria and thence TO De Aar, personally di-
rectng the operations wherever there are out
breaks raiding and treachery. While there are
few details Of the movements Of the Boer rough
riders il is evident that there is no serious
danger Of a Dutch uprising in response to the
appearance of small bodies Of raiders in Cape
Colony. These incursions following the ex-
ploits Of De Wet and Delarey, may deter Kruger
from suing for peace the only terms prac-
ticable, but otherwise the Boer campaign is
futile and is now in the final stage
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

The China question has virtually reached the
money point The amount Of the indemnity to
be paid will probably require many weeks OF
diplomatic consultation. Sir Robert Hart knows
better than anybody else what can be paid by
the Chinese Government without the complete
surrender Of her taxing and revenue resources
10 Europe. but bankers in all the capitals will
prefer to have a great loan underwritten by the
Powers themselves, and full financial control es-
tablished by an international commission Tor
the payments OF interest and sinking fund SER
vice.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-26

LORD Kitcheners prompt measures 10 stem the
tide of invasion in Cape Colony already
meeting with success. In the west the Boer
raiders have been driven from Britstown, while
the eastern commanders, after the repulse at
Steynsburg have sought refuge in the hills, as
vas only to be expected The British have had
little difficulty in restoring railway and tele-
graphic communication in Cape Colony. The
railway line south Of De Aar has been repaired
and, excepting at Prieska, the telegraph service
is working well.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
FIREMAN WALTON GIVEN A RAISE.
Council Will Him Thirty Dollars a Month
While in Service of the Town.

Council Will Him Thirty Dollars a Month
While in Service of the Town.
On the advise of Chairman H. s.
Anthony of the Light and Water Com
mltee, before the meeting of the
Smyrna Town Council last Friday
evening. Fireman Albert Walton of
the Electric Light Plant was granted
$50 per month while in the service Of
the town. This is an advance of 81. 90
over the usual salary paid to one hold
ing that position. Chairman Anthony
gave as his reason for wanting to raise
the salary of the fireman. that Mr.
Walton was good engineer, had been
offered $4,000 month for his services
elsewhere, and would not work for the
town for less. He has made himself
very efficient while the engineers have
been taking their vacation, and takes
special pride in keeping the machinery
and floors neat and clean. CounseI-
man Rawley seconded Mr.. Anthonv's
motion for the raise, and it was carried
without a dissenting vote. The in
crease will date from the first of Auo-
ust. Mr.. Walton is a brother-in- law
to Policeman Joseph Garner.
AT the above meeting, all were pre-
sent except Councilmen Fowler. Rev
nolds and Wright. Alderman Crow
reported $4.00 received for fines paid
and passed over to the Town Treas
urer. The report said that 50. 90 was
yet due from other parties which he
would collect.
Chairman Anthony of the Light and |
Water Committee stated that the con-
tract for furnishing the town with coal
had been awarded to Charles Warner
4 Co., OF Wilmington for SO. O5 per ton.
The award was made at the instance of
the committee who had made several
tests with the coal of other companies
making bids.
The following bills were read and al
lowed: b. W. Turner, extra police
duties and killing one dog, 50. 25;
Charles H. Jones, extra police duties
and killing dogs. $500; Robert
Wetherill & Co., 1855; Charles
Warner & Co., $S7 30; Total $50. 80.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
HAIL TWELVE INCHES DEEP.
storm Wrought Much Damage to Fruit on
Eastern Shore of MARYLAND.

This section has been greatly
blessed in escaping severe storm the
present fruitful season, except in afew
circumscribed instances. In this if
has been greatly blessed. On Satur-
day 18th inst, in considerable section
west OF FELTON, the crops on a number
OF farms were damaged. But the
worst damage seems to have been in the
vicinity of Chestertown, on the East
ern Shore.
1t takes three columns in the Kent
NeOs to describe the damage and
losses of the farmers in their peaches.
pear and tomato crops. The following
among some fifty or sixty persons
named, will give some idea of the
damage sustained.
1.-The heavily laden fruit trees in
Still Pond Neck were seriously in
Jured and thousands of baskets of
peaches and pears knocked off. Mr..
James Harris will lose nearly 6.OOO
baskets of fruit; Mr.. J. H. o. Stokes
loses many trees and thousands of bas-
kets of peaches; Mr.. Frank Meeks saws
he'll not have tomato and where he ex-
pected 5000 baskets of pears he will
not get 1000; Mr.. Ivens says his to-
mato patch is ruined.
James S. Harris, ESQ.,, says the hail
was piled up twelve inches deem on
his wharf reminding him more of the
Klondyke than Kent county. He es-
Inmates the loss to the six or seven
fruit g rowers in the Neck to be S12.-
OOO!'
That or similar one the same even
ing was very severe at Easton and
other places on the Eastern Shore.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
GUN DISCHARGE IN HIS HAND
Lee Orrell Meets With Serious Accident
"niie PlOver Shooting and his Left Hand
mad to be Amputated as a Result.

Lee OrreIl, the nineteen-vear-oI3
son OF James X. Orrell, of NIiddletown.
Del, formerly of the "Sunnvside',
farm, near Brenford, received a gun
discharge in his left hand YESTERDAY
morning, which was SO serious as ~
need amputation
1oung Orrell being on a visit with
his aunt, Mrs. George T. Thomson
lett early IN the morning with Boob
NcAfee for a days Grabbing down to
Bombay Hook. Orrell took his gun
along with the hope that he might Get
some chance shots at plover. They
had gotten quite a number of crahs
and were moving up a stream in search
OF game. A chance was soon afforded
and Orrell in his eagerness to get the
gun pulled it from the bottom of the
boat by the barrel, when the trigger
caught against something and the
whole charge of shot went into bis
LETT hand. Mr.. Harry slaughter and
his team happened to be convenient
and the wounded boy was driven to
smyrna with much haste, and taken to
the office Of DR.. E. S. Dwight. ULon
examination it was found that amputa-
tlon was necessary, and DR.. Dwight.
Dr. }. W. Clifton and DIR. J. R. Nc
Causland performed the operation sue
cessfully, after which he was taken out
to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
1. Thompson. Intelligence of the ac-
eldent waa phoned to the boys parents
in Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
SEVERELY ATTACKED
BY SWARM OF BEES
PAINFUL EXPERIENCE ON THE FARM OF
C.K. SNYDER, BOMBAY HOOK ISLAND.
Rural Mail Deliverer, Charles B. Archer. En-.
counters a Swarm of Honey Bees and
His Horse Nearly Killed.

G. b. Archer was noticed To returp
nome Tuesday of last week late. with n
mule attached to his wagon. and his
own horse led from behind, with hal
ter. Inquiry as to this condition of
Things led to the narrative of a singu-
lar event that came near causing Mr..
archer the loss of horse and possibly
his own life, had he been sensiti We to
bee stings.
lie had driven up to the residence of
Mr.. G. X. Snyder near Bombay Hook
Island, where he had stopped many =
time before, from ten to fifteen feet
from the bee hives without the least
molestation. He was in the act of de-
hverlng hls mail and was leav-
ing, when cloud of bees so to
speak, alight ON his horse. They
seemed to be in thousands, COVERING
the animal espescially about the head
and neck. The horse seemed disposed
to lay down and roll more than 90
forward, and in the effort to get him
loose from the carriage Mr.. Arcber's
face and neck was alike subject of at
tack by the infuriate bees. Finally NV
the aid of young man from the barn.
the horse was gotten a safe distance
away and the Dees still cIinging to it
were killed. The animal saved. Mr.
Archer turned his attention 20 himself
and removed the stingers that were still
on his own person.
When the battle was over the horse
was nearly dead; ten minutes more he
thinks would have killed it. It's nerve
and strength was gone, bleeding from
tDe nose and mouth where it was most
severely stung, and barely able to walk
nome. 1t was several days under
careful treatment before the animal
showed any disposition to eat. but is
now fortunately recovering.
AS the bees were not disturbed and
the circumstances just the same as on
other occasions when he had STONED.
Mr.. Archer is unable to account for
the savage, mobilize attack of the
bees unless it was because thew were
shut IN from foragIng over the country
because OF light rain that was falling.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
ELOPER WILKINSON GIVES BAIL.
Appeared at Dover and Waived a Heariu0
Before Magistrate COOper-Drug
Store Property Sold.

DIR. Howard NJ. Wilkinson. the
Dover elOper arrived in Dover from
Atlanta, Ga, last Friday in custody of
detective McVey and was driven to the
once OF Senator R. r. Kenney and his
law partner, A. b. Magee. who were
engaged as Wilkinson's attorneys. and
the accused was closted with the law
years for fifteen minutes. He was
subsequently taken before Magistrate
Peter Il. Cooper where a charge of
wllful wife desertion was made bv Ell
bert u. Packard, his father-in-law.
The sensational features of the clone
ment were not gone into however. for
the reason that Lawyer Magee an
nounced that his client would waive q
preliminary hearing. He was accord
lngly held in 5000 bail for his appear-
at court The maximum fine for the
offence is 800, and the Magistrate fixed
the bail at twice this amount. Will
klnson furnished the surety later in
the day.
He left Immediately after for Ches-
void where he boarded north bound
train for Philadelphia and registered
at the Hotel Imperial. To Philadel-
phla Times reporter he said, he in
tended going to Texas as soon as his
business matters were settled.
The contents of Howard NJ. WiIkin-
sons drug store, valued at $4,000, sold
Monday by Constable Thomas w. Kill
len, were bought by r. H. Vandvke.
attorney for the creditors for 81. 200.
Wllkinsons goods at Atlanta. Ga.
sold with the purchaser running the
risk OF getting them, were bought by
John ID. Hawkins, friend of Wilkin-
sons for s.. Wilkinson, who returned
to Dover during the night, attended
the sale. Wilkinson household goods
were seized Monday night to satisfy
additional claims against him.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
SCHOOL DIRECTORS
POSTPONE ELECTION
DECIDED TO AWAIT THE ARRIVAL OF
PRINCIPAL JOHN p. BURDETTE.
Board Will Meet Again Tomorrow Evening
to Talk Over the Matter With the Priu.
cipal and Make an Election.

The Board of Directors of the Smvr-
ma Public Schools met again last even
lng' and for reasons best known to
themselves did not make an election
OF an extra teacher to assist in tho
Principals department. One of the
reasons for postpOning the election
was that the Board was unanimous in
the opinion that it would be better to
await the arrival of Principal John p
Burdette, and to consult him in REGARD
his assistant. Not that the BOARD
would give Principal Burdette abso-
lutte choice in the matter, but in the
proper administration of affairs in
school work, discipline, &c, thew
thought it better to select some one
who would be congenial with the
Principal and cooperate with him in
every interest that would tend to bet
ter the condition of things. Conse-
quently, the Board adjourned to meet
Thursday evening to talk over the sub
Iect with Professor Burdette and elect
an extra teacher accordingly.
Principal John P. Burdette and his
family are expected to arrive to-mor-
row, Thursday morning, and move
direct into their new home on Della
ware street, recently vacated by Mr..
Walter o. Hoffecker.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
RENTED THE WILLIAMS PROPERTY. ~
MRS r. r Collins Will Take Possession Be.
fore the Winter Months.

Mrs. P. P. Collins has rented the
large residence of the late Hon. James
Williams on Commerce street and will
take possession sometime this fall
Mrs. Collins is obliged to move from
her present residence, because of a
recent sale which changes that prop
erty, the collins Property" in other
hands. As previously announced in
the ZINES William FAIRIES purchased if
for location for large hardware and
harness store, and as soon as he can
get possession, will begin to tear down
and rebuild.
Mrs. Collins will find in the evil
llams Property" a home with all
modern cOnveniences. The stables
she has sub-let to Mr.. j. B. Krusen.
1t Is likely that the property will be
ready for Mrs. Collins to move in bv
October.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
HUMIDITY GREAT THE PAST WEEK.
Sunday Services Shiny Attended at all the
Churches in Town.

The people who vainly thought that
the warm spell which occupied the
nrst half of the month would be the
last of the extreme weather. have had
occasion to change their minds tbe
past week. This was especially SO on
sunday. The temperature was not so
high by several degrees-as to the
warm Sunday of two weeks previous
commencing at rs and getting up to "a
degrees-but the humidity was fearful
ana until late in the afternoon not a
leaf stirring. The churches open were
more slimly attended than anv dav in
the summer. The following from the
Philadelphia Press correspondent at
Atlantic City gives an idea, even in
Its exageration, of what kind of dav
Sunday was:
The men and women who iour-
neyed to Atlantic City Sunday to es-
cape the heat found that the same high
temperature which had driven them
from town had, by flank movement.
hurried seaward and was here at the
station, awaiting with willing smile
the travellers arrival.
For 10! Sunday was hotter than year.
old whisky, closer than Shvlock and
as breezeless as an East Indian calm.
A linen collar lasted thirteen seconds
after being put on, and ones temper
was hopelessly ruined after thirty
seven seconds on the boardwalk
Everybody crawled along in a spirit
less, uncaring, heat-stricken wav. and |
the only blessed thing that had the
temperity to run was the color in the
average negligee shirt.
The sun blazed his whiting way across
the heaven from sunrise to sunset. and
when, at the close of the sizzling dav.
The sun sunk in the sea it scorched and
burnt the once-cool ocean until the
waves were molten.
1t was an awful, brain-reeling dav.
and poor, breeze-hunting humanity sat
telectedly in pavillions and on the
sands and wondered why in the world
hey had ever left their happy homes!
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
Christian Endeavor Lawn Fete.

Asbury NJ. E. Christian Endeavor
Society will give a lawn fete on the
church lawn tomorrow evening week,
Thursday, September the 9th, for the
benefit of the Indian Famine Relief
Association. Admission cents. There
will be several unique features in the
entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
WILL RESIDE IN SMYRNA.
Kew Richard Walsh, of BayOnne, N. j., wiz
Take the FeirO Property.

Rev. Richard Walsh, who preached
at the Presbyterian Church Sunday.
has decided to reside in Smvrna
permanently, and has rented the
"Feiro Property adjoining the Pres
byterian Church on west Commerce
street. He will move with his wife
here the first week in October. at which
time he will take possession of the
property. Rev. Walsh is retired
Episcopal Clergyman, and for wears
has been doing missionary work in the
west and in Mexico. He came orig
inally from Newport News, Va. In
later years his wife suffered from i'll
health, and Rev. Walsh gave up his
active ministry and settled with her in
cooler climate at Bayonne, NJ. Mrs.
Walsh having recovered her health and
both desiring to get a little farther
south, they decided to make their
home in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-29
BLACKBIRD HUNDRED PRIMARIES.
Democrats Fail to Select Delegates Because of
Difference In the Mode Of Procedure.

AT the Democratic primary meeting
in Blackbird Hundred on Saturday,
they failed to elect delegates to the
State and County Conventions. Fail
ing to thus choose the delegates, they
will have to be voted for on nomina
tion day, September Sth. The failure
to select grew out of difference of
opinion as to how it should be done,
rather than an objection to the men
themselves. There were from fifty to
sixty persons present.