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MR.. CHAMBERLAIN'S WARM
SOUTH AFRICA.

IL had been the confident boast
of the British promoters of the
war in South Africa that their
troops would eat their Christmas
dinners at Pretoria, Johannesburg.
and Bloemfon,ein. The Tory
press of England spoke of the
Boer as a mere fly on the wheel of
the chariot of Progress; to be
crushed ,t.a single turn. 1t was
Mr. Chamberlain opinion, I'm
doubtedly, that the Beers would
not fight. as we explained at the
time, Mr.. Chamberlain never
dreamed of bringing hideous war
upon England, being confident in
the potency Of those methods of
his that had for some time been
lauded by bis admirers us the
"new diplomacy His theory
was that the way to get all you
want IN dealing with a small power
is to invent pretexts for - quarrel,
appear TO have d serious grievance.
enter upon course Of eyershftng
and increasing demands, and,
while negotiations are still pending.
to ship troops aud make al the
appearance Of preparation for war.
To Mr.. Chamberlmn's great sur
PRISE. the small nation of like
blood with The men who under
William Of Orange fought glorious
~ against the army OF the Spanish
lnquisiiion spoiled the game Of
the new diplomacy by prcferriug to
fight against incompatible odds
rather than to do the obligine and
logical thing ard permit themselves
to be biulfcd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-01-11

The Mckinley administration
has revised certain portion OF
the Scriptures and the British are
acting according to the revised
version, which reads Go We into
all the world and shoot the gospel
into every creature, beginning at
Manila. lie that runneth away
and is not overtaken, shall be
saved, and he that runneth not,
bat standetb his ground and
tightetb for his God given liberty,
shall have The liver shot out Of
Elm.
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following nominations to che SEN
ate:
War Department - Brigadier
General John q. bates. u. S. ".
to be Majsr General Of volunteers
Bugadior General Lloyd Wheaton.
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Young Third U S. Cavalry. to
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Arthur Macarthur u S. A., TO
be BrIgalicr General; bie1t Col.
William Ludlow, Z. s.. A.. TO be
Brgadier General Also a plumber
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thc regular and volunteer army.
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Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

The difficulty in Kentucky the last
week caused by the death of William
Goeble, which occurred on Saturday
evening, who determined to make
himself Governor, though Taylor was
declared elected by the Democratic
returning board and sworn in, seems
likely to be amicably settled by Taylor
being forced out and Beckham, the
Lieutenant-Govern taking the place
of the Executive. Taylor says he had
not only 1900, but 10000 majority, but
Goeble had the laws so framed that
his partisans of the Legislature could
choose him. The Democrats agreed
to repeal this law. Taylor wants to
leave the settlement to the Supreme
Court.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Africans and the Locouo,,~.

Ihe children OF the desert were filled
with awe when first the silence of the
prlmeval solitude was broken by the
pufflng of the steam engine. Down at
the other end Of the Cape to Cairo line
the simple Matabele, when first con-
fronted by a locomotive, were certain
that the strange machine was worked
by the labor of an indefinite number of
oxen, which they assumed were shut
up inside; hence, when the engine stop-
ped, they gathered in curious crowds.
waiting to see the door open and the
oxen come out, nor could they for many
days be persuaded that the power OF
the locomotive could come from other
than the strength of the OK.
The Arabs of the Sudan, more imag-
inative than the Matabele, saw In the
fire horses of the railway one of the
Djinns Of the Arabian Nights" har-
messed by the magic of the infidel to
the long train of cars. The steam en-
gine was to them a living, sentient
being. OF which belief there is curl
Gus evidence in the fact that on one
occasion a sheik made an impassioned
remOnstrance against the cruelty OF
making so small an engine draw SO
huge a train.-WindsOr Magazine.
Cautious Verdict.
Cause and Comment says that an in
quest on the badly decomposed body
of man who had been drowned in the
Yellowstone river resulted in the fol-
lowing cautious IL not especially lumi-
nous verdict:
we, the jury. find that the dece-
dent, Fred Darwin, lost his life acct
dentally while trying to cross the Vel
lowstone river on the 25th day of Au-
gust, 1890. The jury knows from hear
say and word of witness, not present.
the above facts. No witness present.
but from his evidence heretofore ex-
pressed we find from the body and
property recovered evidence sufficIent
to arrive at this verdict"
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
The Modern WnrIh

Compare the condition of our people
with that which prevailed before the
aggregation of wealth and intelligence
in the development of industries. when
wealth was obtained by conquest. not
by industry. when the masses had meat
but once week. when their houses
were without chimneys and without
windows. when their clothing and sur
roundings were filthy, when the death
rate was double what it is today. and
you 90 back to n time when the nobil-
ity knew less of the world than the Ia
boring man of today; when the present
necessities of the masses were Iuxuries
only for the rich. and you realize that
the emancipation prOclamations were
written by Watt and Arkwright. Ste
phenson and Fulton. Franklin and
Morse and Bessemer and the great or.
ganizers who have applied their dis
coveries and distributed the benefits of
their inventions to the whole world
Charles II. Flint in Cassier's Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

The sentiment Of the country on the
condition of affairs IN Kentucky as ex-
nressed in the newspapers, says the
Philadelphia Press, is strongly indi
dstive of the conservative, law-abiding
spirit of the people. A large majority
OF the newspapers comment on the
affair in an impartial tone. They recog-
nize the fact that this is no time and no
occasion to make party capital. There
are only few exceptions to this rule.
There is no attempt, however, to ex--
cuse the murderous assault on Goebel.
No newspaper tries to soften or con-
ceal its horror of the assassin's crime.
There is the same approach to unani-
nifty as to the character of the events
~hich led up to the crime. There is
40 defense except in Kentucky, of
.GOebel and his notorious election law.
At is acknowledged that he tried to
override the will of the people and to
reach Office and honor in spite of the
fact that he had been defeated at tn e
rolls. There is the same general agree
+lent that while apparently obeying
the law, Goebel's course tended di-
".cHy to destroy all respect for the
T and was sure to breed spirit of
violence which would result in murder.
And however much they may deplore
the turn events may have taken and
disgrace brought upon the State it is
generally agreed that Goebel himself
As mainly responsible for his death.
1t is evident from these newspaper
comments that there is growing SEN
timent in favor Of better election laws.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Adding Insult to- Ininrx.

He had been studying shorthand.
thinking it might be a help to him in
his business, and naturally he was in
terested in it. So it happened that
when he did something to dlspIease his
wife and she started to tell him what
she thought of it all he asked her TO
wait a minute.
"Wait a minutc" she exclaimed in
astonishment. "Why?"
II don't like to miss such a splendid
chance for practice" he replied, reach
ing for his pencil and paper. I'm
training for a speed certificate, Won
know, and rapid dictation is Just what
l want. Now go ahead"
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
The Crescent


The origin of the Turkish crescent il
lost III antiquity. AS the emblem of
progress and increase it figures in the
warship of Astarte, the chief goddess
OF the PhPnician Pantheon, who un-
DER various names was adored by ev-
cry Semitic race. 1t is not, therefore.
surprising that the crescent should be
the chosen emblem of Il cOnquering and
spreading people. The hOrdes of Cen
ghlz Khan carried it ON their banners
from the great wall of China to the
Indus and the Volga in the thirteenth
century. yet these were MOngols and
enemies OF the very people with whom
the crescent is generally associated.
Ihe ottoman Turks, who first got
lands In Asia as a reward for assisting
the Seljuks against the Mongols. seem
from the first arrival in these regions
TO have displayed the we'll known sym-
Dol. 1t appeared on the banners of the
Janissaries of the Sultan Orkhan. in
the fourteenth century. and subse-
quentlv the crusades fixed it i'm the
eyes of ChristendOm as the counter
emblem to the cross. 1t is sometimes
held that the Turks borrowed the cres-
cent from the Byzantine Greeks. but
this is evidently not the case. On the
contrary. the Greeks had probably at
an early period adopted it with other
religious symbols and ideas from the
east
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

Goebel was in being Governor, and he
has more hope to-day than he had a
month ago.
The evidence that the seat of Sena-
tor Clark of Montana, was purchased
by bribery done almost in the open
and by wholesale is so strong that we
do not wonder Senators are becoming
restive in view of it. That contest
ought to be settled with the least de-
lay possible. No other question be-
fore the Senate is so urgent as this,
since it affects the honor and good re-
pute of that body. Mr.. Clark's case
should be pushed through with all
haste and his innocence established, if
1T can be established, or the Senate re-
lieved of his presence.
The vote in the Quay case promises
to be close. 1t is understood that Mr..
Clark has promised to vote for Mr..
Quay. This he should not be permit
ted to do unless he has an honest title
to seat in the Senate.
If William A. Clark has no right to
seat in the Senate he has no right to
help put Mr.. Quay there. 1t is grossly
indecent and improper that those whose
title is disputed and possibly invalid
should be permitted to pool their
issues and aid each other without re-
gard to the question of right.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Start the NEW YEAR
WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO
The Smyrna Times.
When Women Played Cricket.

The following is from an article in
the London General Advertiser of 1T47:
"On Monday last in playing the Wo-
mems Cricket Match the Company
broke in, so that it was impossible for
the game to be play'd out; and some of
them being very much frightened, and
others hurt, it could not be finish'd till
this Morning, when at Nine O'Clock
they will finish the same, hoping the
Company will be so kind as to indulge
them in not walking within the Ring,
which will not only be a great Pleas
ure to them, but general Satisfaction
to the Whole. All Gentlemen and La
dies that have paid to see this Match
on Monday shall have the Liberty of
the Ground to see it fnish'd, without
any other charge. And in the After
noon they will play a Second Match.
in the same Place. several large Sums
being depending between the Women
OF the Hills of Sussex, in Orange Col
our'd Ribbons, and those Of the Dales
In Blue. The Wickets to be pitch'd by
One O'clock. and to begin Play bv
Two"
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TINES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State of which it is part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
RoBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. so per annum. II
paid strictly in advance sl.O0. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Nf the publishers.
ADVERTISEMENTS-TH SMYRNA TINES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district Of which it
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, CheswOld, Leipsic. &c. rate o. 50
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient ADVERTISING. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. special
red uction on all semi-annual and yearly adver
dsements.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

THINGS are shaping themselves ma
tionally at Washington as to the polit-
cal lines viz: Anti-Expansion, Anti
Trust and Silver coinage Q6 to in the
bSckground) on the one hand and the
other, the clustering around Mckinley,
gold as now being the basis of cur
sency. But the pregnant question just
now in the Senate is as to the seating
of NJ. Stanley Quay of Pennsylvania,
and w. A. Clark Of Montana. Quay
Ss as persistent in being Senator as
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

The British are mortified, as we'll
they may be, at the succession of re-
pulses they have received at the hand
of the Beers. A British general is
said to have confessed that unfortu-
nately the British commanders in
South Africa had not profited by the
lessons of Santiago. The reason of
this is obvious to any one. As Lord
'Rosebery has well said in 1898, Eng
land was at the height of its prestige.
1t said to France, evacuate Fashoda,
and the French got out 1t practically
admitted that it had no intention of
clearing out of Egypt, took over the
Soudan and took a tirmer grip on the
Yang-tsi-Kiang Valley in China. In
its puissance it elected to support the
United States against the other pow
-ers of Europe. Though unrecognized
10y the United States, there was a
; sense of tutelage in this that made it
impossible for the average British gen
eral to view the campaigns of the
= nited States in a serious light.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

GREAT BRITAIN, after negotiations
which have covered year or more,
has agreed to relinquish the rights she
may have held under the Clayton
'Bulwer treaty regarding a canal across
the Panama Isthmus, and thus leaves
the construction and sole control of
the waterway to the United States.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Serious View ofu

Mr.. Gaswell--I dropped a cent I'm the
gutter. and 1t has reduced me to poy-
erty.
Mr.. Dukane-How could Won he re-
duced to poverty by the loss of a sim
gle cent?
Mr.. Gaswell-Don't you see that II
makes me a penny-less man?-Pitts-
burg ChronIcle-TeIegraph.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Hosiery

A fine line Of Fancy Hosi-
cry is just opened at 25c per
pair. They are handsome
in mercerized fancy stripes,
embroidered silk dots, polka
dots, roya! blue with silk
stripes, silk embroidered drop
stitch and plain blacks.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Both Glad.

Said Mrs. Gadabout, who had come
to spend the day, to little Edith:
Are you glad to see me again
Edith?"
Yes, m'm. and mammals glad, toe. {"
replied the child. wv
els sheT"
"Yes, MN. She said she honad vo,,,a
com, come To-Day and have it over with.
Ohio State Journal.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07

., OFFlCE-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No.llO.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Wash Fabrics

Our spring opening of these
favorlte things surpasses any
previous season in variety and
assortment. Buying them
early we are enabled to offer
these goods at much below
prices in many cases they can
be produced for now. and in
such goods as ginghams, dim
flies, seersuckers, percales,
etc, the early buyers will get
the best of it.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
FOR RENT.

Store and Dwelling on Market street
adjoining Geo. HI. Dicks. E;obt'
room Dwelling on South street. Gar
penter Shop on Delaware street
ooz.s II. @. TSCHUDY,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
White Goods

Our spring importation is
now completed and we show a
larger and better selection
than ever. India Linons are
always to the front as most
desirable stuffs and we are Of
fering three numbers at un.
usual prices.
15c grade for 1880.
zoe grade for 18c.
25c grade for 2Oc
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
FOR RENT.

Dwelling House on Commerce street
next door to Presbyterian cbnrob p'
Address, -'OV'
oooo - Mrs. M. f. FIEROE.
SoO3 st. Paul street, Baltimore. Ma
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
ChaIIies

Our Challies are the talk of
the town for beauty and ele-
gance, they can not be ex-
celled anywhere. Of the best
French makes and exclusive
styles; any lady will be
pleased with a dress or waist
OF one of these---5oc to S5c
per yard.
Smyrna times., 1900-02-07
Suits.
Jackets

in fall weights and many that
are suitable for early spring
for Ladies and Misses are re-
duced about one-half.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-07-06

pairs. and occasionally in full dele
cations. But there was little oppOr-
tunity for heralding their arrival, as
they were emptied through tunnels
into the delegates area, giving the
crowd little chance to recognize the
more noted men
Shortly after II o'clock the Third
Regiment band. 45 pieces, broke out
with a lively and inspiring air which
brought a cheer from the crowd But
1t remained for the strains Of Dixie
to call forth the first real demOnstra-
ton of the convention hosts, cheer
after cheer ringing through the build
ing as the weII-knOwn strains came to
a close.
At 1910 o'clock the band threw
inspiration and patriotic fervOr into
the assembled hosts by playing The
Star SpangIed Banner" As the
strains OF the patriotic air rang
through the hall hundreds OF the
auditors rose and remained standing
throughout the inspiring airs rendi-
ton At exactly 1902 o'clock Chair
man Jones assembled the platform.
As the applause subsidized Chairman
JONES ElklCL h--DLO4SAN anu peat
edIy, sitting the tumuIt, and then
above the din his voice could be
heard announcing; The convention
viii come to order. The sergeant-at-
arms VIII see that the aisles are
cleared Mr.. Martin, the sergeant-at-
arms. advanced to the front and
urged the crowds massed in front Of
the platform to take seats. Great
disorder prevailed The aisles were
jammed with a shifting. noisy crowd
OF subordinate officials and intruders
and it took some time to secure
quiet. Chairman Jones then an
nOunced the prayer by Rev. s NJ
Neel. of the Central Presbyterian
(sOuthern) church, Of this city
Gentlemen viii please be IN order, :"
said Chairman Jones, as the hum and
hustle again broke loose after the
PRAYER. I've must have quiet upon
the floor. Gentlemen Of the cOnven-
ton, 1 have the honor to present to
YOU the democratic mayor OF Kansas
City. James A. Reed" 4 shout Of
applause went up as the slender form
Of Mr. Reed came to the front Of the
platform. He spoke deliberately and
with a clear, resonant voice that cas-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-07-06

Ey penetrated TO every corner of the
hall.
When finally the ehaiTRan was
able to make his voice heard he in
trodueed Gov. Thomas, OF Colorado,
the temporary chairman Gov
Thomas was appIauded as he ascend
ed the platform He looked the ideal
presiding officer, tan, dignzfed and
bIack-garbed- He held In his hand
the typewriter manuscript Of his
sneech. and IN fun round voice. easily
rcaetiaE t. the remotest corners Of
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-07-06

Accident On the Ohio River Railroad 1t
ParkersburE, ". Va, Caused N *
PIosion OF . Gasoline Tank.

Parkersburg, ". Va, July At the
Ohio river railroad shops in this city
early Wednesday a yard engine run
ming at a good rate Of speed went
through an accidentally opened
switch and struck a large train of
gasoline One Of the tanks took fire.
A cannon ball was fired through the
remaining tanks Of oil to let the fluid
out Instantly after the shot was
fired one tank exploded. The smoke
rose hundreds Of feet in the air, and
after it had cleared dead bodies were
seen scattered here and there and in
Jured were lying all over the sur
rounding territory There are from
25 to IS seriously injured, some
fatally.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-07-06
GEN. WHEELER SPOKE.
Posts OF the Blue End Gray In Chicago
Held RsunIou On the Fourth-FIaE-
Raising at Chicago University.

Chicago, July The terrible heat
caused theaters to be practically de-
serted Wednesday, and those who did
celebrate the day went to suburban
parks and pleasure resorts, leaving
the city q comparatively quiet place
for the Fourth Of July. At the Uni
versity Of Chicago 1000 students at
tended a hag-raising and took the
oath Of allegiance In Humboldt park
local posts Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic and Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans held a reunion Of the
''blue and the gray" Gen Joseph
Wheeler was the chief speaker and
central figure OF the occasion