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Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
COrnnPaI.

Before using cornmeal in a bread al
ways scald it to soften its starch.
There is not time enough during the
baking for this to be done properly
DO this by scalding half of the milk OF
water you use, then pour it lot over
the cOrnmeal. Next add the eggs, the
rest of the cold liquid. then the floul
and baking powder sifted together
Good Housekeeping.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
The Kind He Nnntad

young man." said the fortune teller,
going into trance, 81 can see you in
the near future with an airship''-
Make it an heirship to a million,
can't you?" eagerly exclaimed Ardup,
slipping another half dollar into her
hand.-Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.
TOWN OFFICIALS.

TOWN OFFIOIALS.
President of Council-James C. Robinson.
Secretary of Council-Henry S. Anthony.
Town Treasu.er-Ezekial " Cooper.
Clerk of Council-Samuel J. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Grow.
Chief of POlce-Walter Ford
Councilmen: LIST ward, DR.. T. c. Moore; 2nd
Ward Samuel j. Reynolds: 3rd Ward Harry b.
Grieves; 4th Ward, JOS H. Wright; 9Th Ward,
E. Marriott Fowler; 9th Ward, James c. Robinson
and Henry 5. Anthony.
Council meets the second and fourth Fridays
IN each month.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09

The burning of negroes at the stake
certainly puts the perpetrators of such
fiendish cruelty on a level with the
most barbarous people on the earth.
AS a means of preventing crime these
horrid lynching orgies are a demon
strated failure.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09

Milton peoble are now discussing
the subject of purchasing a combined
fire and chemical engine.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
PennsylVani Railroads Special Excursions
to Pan-American Exposition.

Pennsylvani Railroads Special Excursions
to Pan-American Exposition.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run special excursions to Buffalo
on account of the Pan American Ex-
position, from Philadelphia and ad-
joining territory, on September 26,
October ., s, II, % and 30. Round
trip tickets, good going only on spe-
cial train leaving Philadelphia at 8.44
a. m, Harrisburg 11.50 a. M, Sun
bury LOB p. m, Williamsport 2.30 p.
m, Lock Haven, 3.06 p. M, and on
local trains connecting Herewith, and
good to return on regular trains within
seven days, including day of excur-
sion, will be sold at rate of S. so from
Trenton, 5000 from Reading, 5000
from Philadelphia, 50 90 from Lancas-
ter, So. 40 from Harrisburg, 81 % from
Altoona, (via Tyrone), $1,000 from
Winchester and proportionate rates
from other points. These tickets will
not be good in Pullman parlOr or sleep
ing cars in either direction. Stop of
30 minutes will be made at Williams
port for luncheon. For specific time
and rates, consult local ticket agents.
Workmen are playing havoc in the
old burying ground at Eleventh and
French streets, Wilmington. Human
bones are being dug from graves where
they rested for more than' a century
and piled in heaps, and grlnning skulls
are scattered in all directions. The
neighbors are protesting, and say thai
at least 40 bodies must have been ex
humed, some showing traces of having
been buried alive. Children have be
gun to play with the skulls, and carry
the CHASTITY relics home, horrifyins
their parents. The excavations wer,
made for a cellar.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09

The United States Steel Corporation
is starting up its plants slowly.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09
HeDper.

The value of pepper was known of
old. We read that when Rome had to
be ransomod from the barbarian con-
QuerOr in the year 400 Alaric demanded
5000 pounds of pepper among the pay
ments and that IIippocrates used it in
medicine, applying it to the skin.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-09

Jezebel. the queen of Ahab. accord
ing to one Of the rabbis, had black
eyes that We're set on fire of hell"
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
GUILTY PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS
GERMANY READY TO AGREE TO THEIR PUN
ISHMENT-THE wALDERSEE
EXPEDITION.

Berlin Feb. 27.-Germany will indorse the
proposition Of the United States Great Britain
and France for the punishment of the guilty
provincial officials. and VIII support the same
ir the conferences Of the ministers Of the powers
in PelIing This statement is made on the best
authority 1t is regarded here also as practically
certain that the proposition will he adopted
unanimously. German officials emphasize the
fact that the proposition is non-German.. but
that Germany is friendly to it
The report Of the suicide Of Wing Lien ard
Chao Shu Chiao is officially confirmed, hut the
report that Count Won Waldersee has ordered a
discontinuance Of punitive expeditions is not
confirmed. although it is regarded as probable
II is an open secret in Berlin that the declari-
tion made by the United States to the Foreign
once against the land grabbing Of foreign pot-
ers in China and in favor of awaiting the JOINT
action Of all the powers concerned. and thtn
taking simply what land Is necessary for dipb-
matte purposes. especially we'll received Ay
Baron Won Richthofen Secretary of Foreign #
fairs when Ambassador White presented the
subject and that the imperial government after
a fun discussion Of the American declaration and
proposal returned to the United States Embassy.
in writing, cordial acceptance thereof
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
ARMY BILL is PASSED.
THE PHILIPPINE AND CUBAN
AMENDMENTS ADOPTED.
BOTH PROPOSITIONS CARRIED BY LARGE
MAJORTTTES ON NEARLY STRICT
PARTY vOTES-LONG SEN
ATE SESSION

Washington. Feb 2S-The Senate passed ths
Army Appropriation bill at 1884 O'Clock this
morning, containing the propositions of the Re
publican majority for the temporary govern
ment of the Philippines and defining the future
relations between the United States and cuba
Many amendments We're offered to both PROPOSE
tions. but all We're voted down The original
Spooner amendment was amended regarding
franchises as prcposed by Mr.. Hoar, tho latter
proposition having been accepted by the ma
jorIty yesterday.
Thc vote or the S3Ooner Philippine amendment
was taken ct 1885 O'Clock and it was adopted.
~ to -. u party vote. except that Sen
atcr Hoar voted with the Democrats in opposi-
tion TO The amendment and Senator McLaurin.
OF South Carolina acted with the Republicans
The Cuban amendment was adopted by a vote
of ~ 70 20
The Senate adjourned at O'Clock this mocn-
ing having been in continuous session from IL
a. m. Yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
FIFTEEN E.NPLOTSNCLILAGH
HE PRAISES THE POLICE. AND SAYS TIP
TO GANIBT ERS DID NOT COME
FROM THEM

The raid made by the Committee Of Fifteen
on gambling houses in the Tenderloin in the
early hours Of yesterday morning brought out
for the first time the news that John MCCuI-
lagh the State Superintendent Of Elections. is
in charge Of, the committees detective work
The warrants were issued on information OBJ
tained for McCunaGh by three Of the men who
help Frank Moss get out his paper The City
Vigilant" They are George F. Hammond C.
F. Dillon and Robert McClellen. These men
gathered similar evidence for the Mazet Com
mittee and the fact that their faces must be
reasonably we'll known the gamblers shows
how wide open the gambling houses have been
running lately, for they had no trouble in enter
ing and playing at the places where raids were
made.
Superintendent McCulagh asked yester-
day afternoon il he knew how the news of his
raid leaked out far enough in advance to allow
many of the gamblers to escape arrest. He re-
piled: Il know the man from whom the news
leaked but won't tell his name. I wish to say
emphatcalIy tina. he is not member of the
police force or of the band of detectives en-
ployed by me The police aided finely Pub
lshed reports that I have undertaken this work
for the Fifteen In order TO throw disCredit on
Devery are false ] have no quarrel with Dew
cry He is not my enemy. Devery should not
he blamed for the prevalence Of vice in this city
He only carries out orders. II he did not ne
would soon be out of office The combination
which rules the police has Devery by the throat.
and he could not successfully defy IT..
Mr.. MCCullagh said he did not agree with Dis
trict Attorney Philhin's plan TO arrest the small
gamblers in the hope that they would impliCate
the big fellows. These people hard TO make
'squeal,'" ne said. The way to get after them
this view Mr. McCullagh also differs from Chair
man Baldwin and Justice Jerome
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
BRA ACKETT'. BILLS REJECTED
REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S REFUSE TO IN
DORSE THEM IN CAUCUS AT ALBANY.

Alba ny. Feb. 2S (SpeciaD.-The Republican
Senators met the Capitol to hold a confer
ence tonight and in session until long
after midnight. 1t was learned later that the
subject of discussion was Senator Brackets
stock and general corporation bills The discus
sion led to an extended controversy in which
several Senators, headed by Senator Brown re-
fused to support the bills as they now stand
The members maintained that such measure
would permit the Incorporation of all kinds of
wildcat concerns in this State. The bills will
doubtless be amended considerably before the
Republican party will take the responsibility of
pushing them as party measures The State
Constabuary bill only referred to Incl
dentay.
There were rumors before the Senators met in
caucus that State police act would he consid-
cred. but Senators Stranahan, Raines and other
leading Republican Senators said that they knew
OF no such contemplated action Senator Raines
said: My State Police bill is sleeping and l
know of no plan to awaken it to life"
Senator Stranahan said: Il do not believe
there is the slightest thought Of passing State
police bill this week. | think l should have
heard of such a plan If was under consid-
Grafton The fact is the single headed Police act
was passed to put responsibility upon the shoul-
ders of the authorities of New York for admin
istering the Police Department of that city and
until a trial Of the act has been made do not
believe any attempt will be made to modify the
act or to pass a State police act / favor
State police act and believe that the people
of the cities are much more ready to welcome
such an act than is generally believed. Yet do
not think State Police act will be passed very
soon''
There was a report yesterday that Colonel
George W. Dunn. the chairman of the Republi-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
STIR MADE BY BIG RAID.
SLH7EEN PRISONERS HELD
BY JUDGE JEROME.
FIFTEEN HOPES TO GET FROM SOME OF
THEM EVIDENCE AGAINST THE
GAMBLING "COMRINE"

Judge Jerome yesterday held for trial sixteen
prisoners alleged to he proprietors of or en-
ployes in eight gambling houses on which raids
were made early yesterday morning by the
police and agents Of the COMMITTEES of Fifteen
Chairman Baldwin said the raid was made for
the purpose Of collecting evidence not so much
against the small gamblers actually arrested
as with the hope of getting a clew from some of
them To the men who collect the protection
money and prey ent the police from driving lille
gal resorts out OF business.
Police Commissioner Mu ply approved the raid
by the Fifteen and announced that he meant to
close all gambling houses and keep them closed
AT the same time, he said he thought there were
no gambling houses in the city which were run
openly. He asked for little more time in which
To become acquainted with his subordiuates and
their ways before the public passes Judgment on
his administration Of the Police Department
John McCullagh. the State Superintendent of
Elections, who is conducting the detective work
for the Fifteen, said the man who let the news
~ the raid leak out in advance not a mem
ber Of the police force or on Of his own de-
tectiyes. McCullaeh also spoke kindly of Dew
cry.
The gambling fraternity lost parapherualia
worth about $4,000 in the raid. and win suffer
further loss from the absence of patrons who
viii be scared away from the tables for some
m
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
THE EXECUTIONS AT PEKING.
HEADS sEWED ON BODIES AND RETURNED
TO RELATIVES LITTLE MORE BLOOD
SHED TO BE DEMANDED.

Berlin Feb. 27.-The "Lokal Anzeigers' spe-
ciaI correspondent with Count Won Waldersee
gives the following particulars regarding the
execution Of Chih Stu and Hsu Chens Yu:
Major Lauenstein represented Count Won Wal
dersee and the Chinese Government sent the
Minister Of Justice 10 witness the execution.
After il over the eXeCutioners sewed the
heads upon the trunks and having placed the
bodies i'm splendid Coffins. turned them over TO
the relatives OF the beheaded officials
Peking. Fec IA crowd of fully ten thou
sand persons witnessed the execution Of Chih
Sin and Hsu Cheng Yu, who were beheaded
here yesterday In accordance with the demands
, of the Powers The members Of the various le-
cations were Conspicuously absent. feeling that
If they were present they might seem to he
eloating over th>lr fallen adversaries Every
power however. largely represented by
military officials and soldiers. and there also
present a staff from each Of the foreign powers.
Besides these, many missionaries witnessed the
executions.
The condemned men met death stoicaly In
each case one blow severed the head from the
body
At the time the execution was being carried
out the ministers held meeting and determined
on the part of the majority to draw curtain
over further demands for blood. United States
Special Commissioner ROckh sided strongly
with those favoring humane methods, who are
Sir Ernest Satow and NM. Komura De Cologan
and De Giers respectively British. japanese,
Spanish and Russian ministers. Others believe
that China has not been sufficiently punished.
and that men should he executed in every city.
town and village where foreigners We're injured
The minority is composed of those who we're
not here during the siege in addition to DR..
Mumm Won Schwarzenstefn. the German minis
ter. while those who were beseged are of a
more peaceahle frame of mind, including NJ. De
Giers and Senor De Cologan, both of whom are
of the opinion that it a mistake to leave
those who had suffered like the besieged minis
ters did 10 conduct the peace negotiations with
the Chinese. 1t is safe to say, however, that
little more bloodshed viii be demanded.
Another important point that brought up
at the meeting was that of the legation quar-
ters. Mr.. Rockhill impressed the ministers by
his remarks regarding the protest of Sir Robert
Hart Chief of the Chinese Imperial Maritime
Customs. against the seizure of his property
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
DISCUSSING THE INDEMNITIEs
GERMANS REPULsE ATTACK BY CHINESE
FORCE

Peking Feb. 27-The committee Of the MN
listers met to-day decide the general basis
of the indemnities 10 be discussed at the meet
ing Of the ministers tomorrow.
The accounts of the fearful famine in the
province Of Shen-S 81. where horses are said to he
dying for lack of food and water, not be-
iieved here. It is thought the court ordered the
publication Of these reports in order to frghten
off the expedition threatened.
Berlin. Feb 27-The War ONCE has received
the following from Count Won Waldersee. dated
PckinE. February 26
a patrol of eight Germans repulsed an attack
by 100 Chinese imperial troops at Sung Pass
killing twenty.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
BOTHA SURRENDERS?
ANNIVERSARYOF NAJUBA DA Y
AGAIN CONNEHORATED.
ESTIMATE THAT COST OF THE BOER
WAR WILL BE NOT LESS THAN
f13ooo0o00 - FORTHCOMING
BUDGET SPEECH.

rondon. Feb 27.-Although no official in
formation has been issued with regard 10
ne matter I learn from good source that
General Louis Botha has surrendered to the
British, thus commemorating Majuba day
In the same manner as General Cronje did
twelve months ago. Lord Kitchener's plan
NJ campaign has been wonderfully success
iul and # the War Office authorities see
their way TO confirm the news Of the surrender
there will he great rejoicing throughout the
British Empire De Wet, however, must. in
any event. still he reckoned with. and until he
can be persuaded TO lay down his arms hostili-
ties must proceed.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

State Committee, in a talk with Governor
Odell Tuesday night. urged that a State Police
bill be passed 1t is known that the Governor
maintained his position that a trial should he
made Of the single headed Police law, and thdt
until public opinion demanded it no state Police
bill should lie passed. The legislature Will he
here for six weeks to come and in that interval
the Governor believes. the police administration
of NeW-Y York will fully display its nature, ana IL
will become clear whether or not additional
police legislation is necessary
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
FATE OF THE PRISONERS.
SOME OF THE SIXTEEN ARE RELEASED
ON BAH. OTHERS SENT TO TOMBS.

Justice Jerome looking rather tired after hold
ing court in the early hours of the morning in
a police station. appeared at the Criminal Courts
building at o a. m, Yesterday, and began the
examination Of the sixteen prisoners alleged to
b. proprietors of or employees in the places in
which raids were made. Here are the disposi-
tions he made of their cases. arranged with
reference to the places which the police de
scended:
No i72 West Thirty second st.
Frank Jackson and John Williams. held in
81 600 bail each; Henry Morrison. held in $500
bail and William Chevalier. in $1,000 bail
No l2s West Thirty -sixth-st.'
Henry Hughes and George NISSAN. held in
1850 bail each.
No. q West Thirty-hrst-st:
James +. Howard and Nathan Hodson, held
81 500 bail each.
No lls West rty-hfth-st.:
Frank Johnson, held in $3.50 BAIL and Ed
ward Wilson held in sSOo bail, furnished by
Thomas ] Clark a livery stable keeper, of
No. 265 West Twenty-hfth-st
No las West Forty -third-st.:
John Duran. held in $3.50 bail
No 1O4 West Forty third-st.:
George Clark. proprietor. held in $3.50 bail.
Continued fourth page.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

Special train from Atlantic City 10 New-York
via the Pennsylvania Railroad on Sundays during
Lent
For the better accommodation OF business men
day next. the Sd inst, and on each Sunday during
Lent run a special train from Atlantic City TO
New-York, leaving Atlantic City at p. m. and
running through quick schedule The train will
be composed OF first class coaches parlor cars and
--Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
LAST STEP IN HARPER REoRG4NIz4rIoN

Justice Fitzgerald. in the Supreme Court. yes
terday on the report Of Peter e Olney referee
granted permission TO the Morton Trust Com
pany as receiver Z the assets of the old firm of
Harper & Bros, 10 sell 10 the firm bearing
the same name by private auction the property
and assets OF the old concern for the of
s55S. .iS7.
Colonel George Nj. Harvey said last night
that the report of the referee permits the com
plete reorganization OF the hrm being the final
step In that reorganization.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
RUMORS OF 4NOTHER RAID

There We're many rumOrs of another raid to be
made last night. but up to early hour this
morning the gamblers undisturbed. though
few OF their places open in the Tenderloin
and those were carefully guarded.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

$50 900 CHICAGO To CALIFORNIA. PORTLAND.
Seattle Tacoma and Puget Sound. Chicago and
Northwestern. Union Pacific and Southern Paeinc
RAILWAYS Settlers tickets sale each Tuesday,
February u 20 April 80. Shortest route, finest
scenery. Through tourist Address. North
western Line once. 461 Broadway, n. Y.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

II the grain isn't perfect in growth and weight it
nas no chance TO get into the BALLANTINE
BREWS--Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

The collection Of old English porcelain belonging
10 wentworth Wass auctioned off at Chris
ues yesterday at fair prices. 1t represented fifty
years OF systematic collecting and included pieces
once owned by Mr.. Gladstone viscount Ex-
houth' Lord Batemen. Prince Victor and Dhu-
isep Singh Porcelains and objects OF yertu are
.ess secure Investments than well selected paint
ihes IL The evidence Of the art auction sales be
trustworthy.
II
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

Lord Kitchener reports French's successes
with such busnesslike coolness that only the
military experts fully comprehend the sgnih-
canoe Of the bulletins. The additional captures
include three guns and three hundred prisoners.
With large quantity Of war material and
Groves of horses and cattle. Whether these
captures were made from Botha or Meyer. the
Beers could not afford I'm their extremity to lose
The ammunition supplies. Military men now
assume that the collapse OF the Boer arms can
not he deferred many weeks. since IL will be i'm
Practicable for the burghers TO obtain a fresh
supply of ammunition and other war material.
steyn. De Wet and Hertzog are still afeld, but
The remnants Of their commanders are without
reserves Of ammunition and are heading for dis
tricts which have been emptied and rendered
uninhabitable by Lord Kitchener's policy of cor
railing the farmers and their families in strongly
garrisoned posts. Military men are so we'll
pleased with the war news that they consider
The dispatch Of further endorsements unneces-
sary. except for the relief of the worn out and
Jaded army of occupation.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

me oining car service is attractive feat
''e or The New York Central Lines-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

The Kafiir Circus. after long period Of
neglect, is hanging out flags and decorating the
hoN office. All shares in the mining market are
rising day by day in consequence of Lord Kitch-
eners decisive successes, and there is evidence
or marked revival OF speculative activity. The
operators are forecasting great boom in South
african stocks a sequel 10 the war, but they
are assuming that the mine owners viii not
De heavily taxed for the benefit OF British tax
payers. Sir Michael Hicks Beach is not a great
nnancier, but he is an economist with a sharp
eye fixed the only available assets Of South
africa. The Kaffir Circus may be in less festive
MOOD after the Budget speech That speech may
unmake the market now under careful manipu-
laiion
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
Continued on fourth pag'

ALL DEERFOOT FARM SAUSAGES
are made at the Farm in Southboro. Mass. Their
is owing the choice materials and the
neatness and cleanliness OF the preparation.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28

Not much fresh light is thrown on the situa-
tion in South Africa by the telegrams in this
mornings newspapers The Chronicle" pub
fishes a report that Botha has surrendered. but
the War Office has not. up to the hour OF
cabling. issued any official dispatch in confirma
ton. It is. however considered significant for
Botna declined 10 treat Though Intermediary
and said he would apply directly to Lord
Kitchener when he wished TO surrender. The
absence Of news about De Wet would seem TO
suggest that he has again got away, and the
Orange River is now falling he may be able to
make good his escape out of Cape Colony.
The favorable news from the TraIsvaaI causes
belief among the supporters Of the govern
nent that the khaki election held in good
time, owing to the adroitness of Mr.. Chamber
lam, and that the party is strongly intrenched in
power But il is an awkward thing for Sir Mi
chael Hicks Beach 10 admit that deficit Of at
least f50000O00 must be provided for by Parlia-
ment, with the war still unfinished. This is the
estimate made on the Liberal side without Off
cial information. hut unless the increases from
the various sources Of revenue are larger than
anybody has ventured to forecast the figures are
not likely 10 be reduced in the budget speech
The total cost of the Boer war has been con-
cealed by various devices but IL will exceed
f130000000 A prominent Liberal has asserted
that the aggregate would he over f140,0o0 900
II the accounts could be closed at once. For
this reason the supporters Of the government
are not awaiting the budget speech in a spirit
of optimism The effect Of that speech WILL
however. be less discouraging if they can assert
that the bottom has been reached and that the
war has ended.