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Smyrna times., 1902-05-28
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS

NORTH; Hl5' 8.4S, $50, AM, ,841, $50. P NJ
SOUTH; s.4' 11.47, AM, Alp, sos, 8.O6p.M
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

While coming down from the tower
in the Bombay Hook Island Light
House recently, Capt. Joseph Benson
fell down stairs and badly bruised his
right leg. He was unable to walk On
it for several days.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

commencing Monday the end of
" une' Steamer Brady will run dallv
trips during strawberry season.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

Children's Day exercises will be
held by the Asbury NJ. E. Sunday
School next Sunday morning. After
this date the Sunday School will con-
vene at 9.45 o'clock in the afternoon
during the summer months.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

sport Items of General Interest Ca,b.rod
During the Week.
40-quart berry crates for sale bv
Tschudy & Cats.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

There will be an executive meeting
Of the Twentieth Century Club Mon
day, June end, at p. m, at the club
room, and at 4 p. m. at the same place
a meeting of the whole club is called.
Con. SEC'y
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28
I.ducate Your nowe1s ,v.,l, ,.......----

IA. 'tsnloy Eathnrtic cure CONSTIPATION -ore, A.
w. @0c' II c. fail, druss ,sts refund mon 81
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

Don't have your outbuildiugs look
ing shabby when by reading the adj
vertisement of the Iron Front Hard.
ware Store, William FAIRIES, proprietor
you ca get such happy suggestions.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

Register of Wills D. NJ. Wilson, has
granted letters to Harry T. Williams,
on the estate of his father, Samuel T.
Williams, late of Kenton hundred.
The will of Mary A. Durborow, late of
Kenton hundred, has been proved and
letters testamentary granted to Sarah
r. Bailey, executrix.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

Don neglect your teeth. Consult
Dr. johnson, HAZEL building. Exam
lnatlon and estimate free of charge. >
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

VIM. NJ. Lewis IS erecting this week
wind mill on the "Holcomb" farm,
IN Jones Neck, owned by Charles
Postles. Mr.. Lewis has been quite
busy in this line during the past few
months, having erected wind mills on
the farms of JEFF. Campbell, of Leipsic;
q. Garrison, of Kenton, and Geo. DN
Wright, Of Brenford.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

The sixteenth annual meeting of the
Delaware Pharmaceutical Society will
be held in the Smyrna Opera House
on Thursday June the fifth. An inter
esting session is promised.
Smyrna times., 1902-05-28

For assault and battery on John +.
Goldsborongh yesterday morning,
George Moore was arraigned before
Magistrate Cooper, found guilty and
fined with costs $15.42 and held in
peace bond of 5000. In default he was
committed to Jail but was let out later
after paying the fine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
MORMONIsM ON THE INCREASE.
The Matter Discussed by Women
Before Congregational Com
mittee.

Washington, Feb. ia large num-
ber of ladies representing the fedora
tion Of women's clubs, the Interna-
tional Council of Women, and kindred
organizations opposed to polygamy
were heard by the house committee
on judiciary today in favor of a strin-
gent constitutional amendment against
polygamous practice. 1t was stated by
the various speakers that Mormonism
and polygamy were la, gely increasing
in several far western tates and were
rapidly invading the eastern states.
The state OF West Virginia, it was
stated, furnished 5000 converts to Nor
monism last year. Pennsylvania and
other states were divided into districts
and were being systematically can
vassed by Mormon missionaries.
Representative Fleming, of Georgia,
suggested that congressional COM
mittee Of investigation go to Utah and
learn the facts. The ladies were will
ing to accept the investigating COM
mittee if a constitutional amendment
could not he secured. The committee
did not. however. take final action.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28

Requested to Withdraw Acceptance
of Invitation to Make Sword Pre-
sentntiOn to Major Jenkins

Augusta, Ga, February 26-Lieuten-
ant Governor James H. Tillman, who is
in this city. says that today. in defence
to requests by wire from the subscrib-
ers to the fund for the sword alluded to
he telegraphed as follows to President
Roosevelt:
"A short while ago had the honor to
address your exeellency letter, re-
questing that on the occasion of your
visit TO Charleston you present a sword
to Major M. Jenkins, Of the First Unit
ed States volunteer cavalry, of whose
gallant service you spoke so highly,
your words being engraved on the
scabbard. You accepted the invita- ton
for which we thank you. am now re-
Quested by contributors to the sword
fund to ask that you withdraw said ac-
ceptance.
JAMES H. TILLMAN
Late colonel First South Carolina
volunteer infantry and lieutenant gov
ernor Of South Carolina"
In explaining the sending of the tel
egram Lieutenant Governor Tillman
said:
1T is with much regret that was di-
rected. or rather required to send the
telegram ! did, especially in view of
the fact that ] am 80 closely related to
one who but a few days ago was sub
iected to an affront which was seeming
ly. or at least the people who contribut-
ed to the purchase OF the sword think,
unwarranted"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
BLONDIN. THE WIFE MURDEuEH
Arrested After Search by Detectives
for Eight Months.

New York, Feb. 25.- Joseph Wilfred
Blondin. who was accused OF the n1,..
der Of his wife near Boston. Mass. last
June by cutting OF her head. was ar
rested at police headquarters In New
York, today. He had gone to head
quarters, TO take an examination for
an engineers license.
He was identified by a representa-
tive of the Boston police.
Blondin was taken into court and
arraigned. He admitted his identity.
but denied numbering his wife. He was
remanded until o'clock tomorrow to
await requisition papers.
Boston, Mass, Feb 25.-The arrest
of J. Wilfred Blondin. the suspected
wife murderer, was the result of one
of the most persistent searches ever
made by police authorities. especially
those OF New York and this city. The
man has been a fugitive since June,
when the headless body OF his wife
was found June 9th. Two davs later,
the missing portion was found in a
brook, some distance away from the
place where the body had been.
The police learned that Mrs. Riondin
and her husband had been living I'm a
iodafng house Tn this city. Subse-
quent Investigations disclosed evi-
dence which led 20 the theory that I'm a
fit OF passion due to jealousy the wo-
mans husband lad strangied her and.
concealing the body In a trunk, had
taken IL TO Chelmsford at night To
prevent Identification IL was thought
| the head was cut or and thrown into
the brook and the body hidden I'm the
woods
Blondin was an engineer. When the
police went to his place OF business
they found that he had left the night
before and the chase began. which has
lasted until today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
TWO RAILWAY WRECKS.
Five Men Killed In one and Two In
the Other.

Auburn, N. Y. Feb. 25.-FTve men
were killed and two fatally injured in
q wreck early today on-the Auburn
branch Of the New York Central rail-
road, two and one-half miles west of
Aurelius.
A passenger train and a wrecking
train collided headon while rounding
q curve at full speed.
The dead are:
John Hazeman, Of Rochester, en-
gineer of the passenger train.
Frank Hiles, of Rochester, fireman
of the passenger
Edward Vine, of Rochester, baggage
man.
Engineer Durand. of Syracuse. crew
of the wrecking train.
Fireman Schumuck, OF Syracuse, of
the wrecking train.
Both engines and the baggage car Of
the passenger train were demolished.
York, Pa, Feb. 25.-Two men were
killed and one dangerously wounded in
a freight wreck on the Columbia and
Port Deposit railroad, a short distance
south of McCalPs Ferry about IL
o'clock last night. The engineer and
fireman were killed and a brakeman
was dangerously injured. The wreck
was caused by the train running into
a landslide. About twenty-five cars
were reduced to splinters in the wreck.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28

were In consultation during the after
noon over the resolution which it was
proposed to bring to the attention OK
the senate tomorrow through the COM
mittee on privileges and elections for
the suspension OF the two South Caro-
lima senator's
None OF the senator's present at the
conference would consent 20 disclose the
details of their proceedings. but IL Il
learned in a general way that consider
able doubt was expressed by some Of
the members "a to the regularity OF the
suggested proceeding. some Of the SEN
ators holding that the supension of
senator's even by the senate Itself would
be subject to criticism. The feeling was
quite general that the problem Is a DIFF
ficult and intricate one and the opinion
was expressed that it would be impos-
sible TO formulate a line OF action thai
could be put into execution at so early
q date as tomorrow.
Senators Burrows and Foraker were
appointed Il subcommittee 10 consult
authorities and suggest n form OF pro-
ceeding either in the line proposed or m
other lines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
FRESHETS IN THE STREAMS.
Melted Snow and Heavy Rains Gauss
Extensive Overhows.

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 25.-The rains of
the last few days and the melting
SHOWS in the mountains have swelled
the volume Of water in Roanoke river
and other streams in this city until
today they are a veritable torrent The
lowlands south and west Of the city
unable to use some of their surban
lines. The tracks of the Norfolk and
Western railroad are covered with
water west Of Roanoke and flooded
tracks are reported on the Roanoke
and Southern and the Shenandoah
Valley divisions. The passengers on
the Roanoke and Southern were
brought to the city on street cars
which met the trains at the washouts.
All trains are being badly delayed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
PHILIPPINE INVESTIGATION.
General Hughes Tells Senate Com
1S9S-90.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The senate
committee on the Philippines resumed
it's sittings today, with General Robt
P. Hughes as a witness. General
Hughes said that soon after his ar
rival he had been appointed provost
marshal general Of Manila. At that
time the insurrecto forces were quar-
tered in the city and there was free
communication between them and the
Americans. When, later, AguinaIdo
was directed to move out he objected
-strenuously. but went. At first, the
witness said, the people of the city
were quite friendly. but by the first OF
January, 1899, there was change in
their hearing. This change he attrib-
uted to Aguinaldo's influence and ad-
vice.
General Hughes then described the
condition of affairs in Manila which
led up to the outbreak of February I
1899
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
TOBACCO TRUST IN ENGLAND.
Desperate Fight by Americans to
Capture British Industry.

London. February 25-The Imperial
TSoacco Company today secured con-
troll of the tobacco business of Salmon
& Gluckstein QimiteO by a vote of the
shareholders of the latter concern who
are guaranteed a 10 per cent dividend
on their stock by the Imperial Tobacco
Company.
The chairman. Mr.. Gluckstein. en-
phatically urged the acceptance OF the
proposal. as they wished to escape the
risks OF the fierce tobacco war now en-
tering upon its skirmishing stage. The
Americans, he said. were about TO
spend vast sums in an attempt to cap
ture the British tobacco industry, but
though the weaker houses would prob
ably fall in the struggle, there was no
doubt the invasion would ultimately
fail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
VESSELS IN DISTRESS.
Steamship Loses Her Propeller
at Sea-A BARK Stranded.

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The Spanish
steamer Ereza arrived at the Delaware
breakwater today with the loss of her
propeller. She was bound from Fiume,
Austria, for Philadelphia, with a
cargo Of sugar The Ereza was towed
in by the steamer Yeoman from Gal
weston for Liverpool. She had been in
tow of the Yeoman for four days. The
latter steamer is short of coal and will
go to Newport News for coal.
The French bark Alice Et lisa belle
from SabIes d'Olenne for Marcushook,
is stranded three and a half miles be-
low ASsateague, Va Tugs have left
the Delaware breakwater to go to her
assistance
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Opinions Filed and Decisions Rem
dered by the Justices Yesterday.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger)
Raleigh. y. c.. February 25.-The su-
preme court filed the following opinions
today: Butler VS.. Railroad, from Ruth
erford. new trial; Lehew vs. Hewet:.
from Brunswick. error.
The following cases were disposed or
by curiam order: Bank VS.. Bostic. from
Buncombe. affirmed: Collins VS.. Collins,
from Madison, affirmed: Watkins vs.
Railroad. from Swain, affirmed: Adams
VS.. Scroggs, from Cherokee. affirmed;
Kinsey VS.. Notla Company, from Cher
okee affirmed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
MISS STONE REALLY RELEASED.
She Leaves Strumftsa for salonfsa
Today, Under American Escort.

constantinople. Feb. 25.-A- A Gar
giuolo, the first dragoman OF the
American legation here. today tele-
graphed the following message from
Strumitza. Macedonia, where Miss
Helen n. Stone and her companion
Nine. TsiIka arrived February zsd
after their release by the brigands who
had held them IN captivity:
Have seen Miss Stone. VIII leave
with the ladies' for Salonica, February
18th"
Washington, Feb. z5-Secretary Hay
has been Informed by the Turkish le-
cation here that Miss Stone has been
released on Turkish territory. Mr..
Leishman has not yet confirmed the
press reports on this subject The
board OF foreign missions at Boston
has teiegraphed Secretary Hay an ex-
preston Of thanks for the efforts Of
the state department. watch have re-
suited In Miss Stones release.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
SMALLPOX IN CHARLOTTE.
Mrs. II. j. jackson Guaranteed
Boarding Houses Closed to Rail
way Postal Clerks.

Charlotte, N. c., February 25-A sign
reading "Quarantined: Keep Out" has
been placed conspicuously in front Of
the residence Of Mrs. Stonewan Jackson
in this city. Mrs. Jackson and her
granddaughter. Julia Jackson Christian,
are under the quarantine
Mr.. Edwin B. Gresham, who lives
in the house owned and occupied by
Mrs. Jackson. has smallpox. His physi-
clan informed Mrs. Jackson Of the ma
ture of the disease; but she stated that
she and her granddaughter had been
recently vaccinated and refused to
leave her residence. The case Of small
pox is Of very mild form.
Over 100 postal clerks who came into
Charlotte today found hotels and
boarding houses closed to them because
two or more of their number had de-
veloped Sallpox.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
BoTHA's OFFER TO sURRENDER.
This Rumor Denied by the British
War ONCE.

London. February 25.-The war Of
fee today denied the rumors. which
were circulated in the lobby OF the
house OF commons last night, that Gen.
eral Louis Botha. the Boer commander
in-chief in South Africa. had made an
offer to surrender on certain conditions.
The story appears to have come from
Paris.
The colonial secretary. Mr.. Chamber
lain. in the house OF commons today.
informed a Questioner that Lord MIL
ner had not received a communication
from General Botha Offering to surren-
der.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
INDIANA DAY AT THE EXPOSITION
Governor Durham and Stan Arrive
nt Charleston.

Charleston, S. c., February 25.-Gov-
ernor w. T. Durham, Of Indiana, with
his staff, consisting of General B. A.
Richardson seven colonels and seven
majors. many OF them accompanied by
their wives, arrived here this morning
en- route home from a trip to Cuba.
They were welcomed by the mayor and
the exposition authorities and spent
most of the day at the exposition. To-
morrow, Indiana day, they will be ac-
corded a reception at the woman's
building and go on an excursion around
the harbor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
A STEAMER STRANDED.
The Nyassa, Loaded With Pyrifes,
Aground Near Tybee.

Savannah. Ga. February 26.-The
British steamship Nyassa, from
Huelva. Spain. to this port with
pyrites. went ashore on Ossabaw is
land. twenty-five miles south Of Tvbee
light Monday afternoon. Information
reached here this afternoon snd two
tugs were sent to her assistance. They
pulled on the ship at high water. but
failed to dislodge her. Another at
tempt will be made on the next tide.
The ship is lying easy. There are hopes
of saving her, but getting her clear is
not assured. With good weather II
will be possible to take on her cargo
OF $500 tone Of pyrites.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
A NEW. BOND ISSUE
BY the savannah, Florida and Wes-
tern Railroad.

Savannah, Ga, February 26.-At a
meeting of the directors of the Savan-
nah, Florida ami Western railway sys-
tenn this afternoon an issue OF new
bonds of the system. not to exceed $31,-
e00. 900 was authorized. The sum
named is $1,000, 900 more than the pres
ent bonded Indebtedness Of the corpo-
ration. The new bonds are to bear per
cent interest. They are to be issued
for the purpose Of retiring s and per
cent bonds outstanding OF railroad
companies recently taken into the Sa-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28

arrival of Chef Wilkie. OF the secret
service who explained to a militiaman
Mr.. Roots name and rank. There were
many similar Incidents
Order was not restored even when
the presidential party appeared and
their progress to the luncheon room
was therefore slow.
The hundreds OF the police present
conducted themselves with the utmost
good nature and acted SO far as their
duty was concerned. in a very efficient
manner ,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
COnYfcta Ereak Jail.

here today of the escape from a stock
dale at Dolive, Ala, Of three white
convicts. one Of whom is said to be
Frank Edwin, alias Randolph. the
partner of Frank Duncan, who recent
ly broke Jail in Birmingham. The
other men missing are ]. H. Johnson
and Henry Watkins ---s--
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
4 WOMAN TO HANG.
The Governor OF Maryland Sign.
Her Death Warrant.

Baltimore. February s5.-Goveruor
Smith has signed the death warrant
and fixed Friday. April - for the exc
cution of Mary Z. Jackson. colored.
convicted Of poisoning her husband by
putting arsenic in his cornbread- E1-
forts had been made by colored men
TO have the governor commute the SEN
tence to imprisonment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
Meeting of Executive Committee.
Next Annual Convention.
Especial to The Messenger)

Raleigh. N. c.. February 25.-The
executive committee of the North Car
olina Bar Association met here this af-
ternoon. 1t elected Henry A. London,
Jf Pittsboro. chairman and Clement
Manly. Of Winston, secretary. 1t fixed
July 9th as the date fol the next an
nual convention. and Battery Park
Hotel of ASheville. as the place.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-28
THE METEOR LAUNCHED.
THIS PART OF THE DAYS PROGRAMME
VERY SUGGf SSfUL-
THE ARRANGEMENTS MISERABLE

No Preparations for the Comfort or
Protection of Those Attending.
Fhe Naval Military Guards Lose
Their Heads and Handle the Peo-
PIE RoughIy-One Refuses Admit
tance to Secretary Root - Miss
RooseveIt Performs Her Part-Her
Present From the Emperor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
ROMEREFUSES
To SANCTION
MARRIAGE
GREAT SENSATION CREATED
BECAUSE OF ACTION OF VATI-
CAN AUTHORITIES IN MAR
RAGE OF A PRINCE.

ROME, July .s.--A great sensation has
been caused here by the action OF the
vatican authorities towards the Princess
Joseph Rospigliosi. an American. Her
husband is head Of an ancient family Of
clerical nobility and his brother is COM
mandant of the papal noble guard.
On August 26 1901, Prince Rospigliosf
married Mrs. Marie Jennings Reid Park
hurst. Of Washington. the divorced wife
of Frederick H. Parkhurst, of Bangor,
Ne. The ceremony was civil and hence
was not recognized by the vatican. Prin-
cess Rospigliosi. who is now on the point
of confinement. engaged an English blue
sister as a nurse and the latter took up
her duties. But Cardinal Macchi (secre-
tary of apostolic BRIEFS, hearing OF this
forbade the sister to fulfill her duties, on
the ground that the marriage was nom
existent. The prince was furious and ex-
erted all his influences to overcome the
scruples of the church, but without avail
Eventually he was obliged to send 20 Eng
land for nurse. The incident is expected
to have important developments.
When the news of the marriage of Mrs.
Parkhurst to Prince Rospigiolisi reached
the United States II was asserted that at
first the vatican refused to sanction the
marriage because Mrs. Parkhurst was a
divorced woman. but that as the prince
declared she should be his wife with or
without the consent of the church, sane
ton was finally given.
Mrs. Parkhurst is a granddaughter Of
Samuel Chester Reid, who commanded
the American privateer Brigadier Gener-
al Armstrong In the battle at Fayal in the
war OF 1872. On her mothers side she
is descended from the Rowland family
Ten years ago she met Mr.. Parkhurst,
who is a member of the Maine Legislature,
and Of Governor HIS staff, with the
rank of a colonel. The couple we're mar
RED and lived happily for a time in Ban-
gor. They had two children.
Several years ago they became estrang-
ed and Col. Parkhurst sued for a divorce.
The divorce was granted and Mrs. Park
hurst left the city. At Bar Harbor she
met Prince Joseph. who fell In love with
her.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-07-10
ENGINE KILLS A'MAN
NEAR HIS OWN DOOR

William Turner, an employe of the Ma
tional Furniture Co., was struck and kill
ed by an outgoing Southern railroad pas
senger train just beyond the Bellwood
avenue crossing yesterday morning at 6:2O
o'clock Turner lived at 81 Bellwood ave.
nue. only about a block from where he
met his death. He had Just kissed his wife
goodby and was on his way to work wheI,
the engine struck him.
For over two hours the body was al
lowed 10 lay in the blistering sun on the
railroad tracks where II fell. Some one got
a sheet and wrapped 1t about the figure
and an umbrella was raised over the head,
but the delay in moving the body was
unnecessary and inexcusable. A crowd of
the morbidly curious collected and the
body was the center of a group of such
as usually gather on such occasions. The
fault appears to have been both with the
parties at the scene Of the tragedy in not
notifying the coroner at once and with the
coroner taking unnecessary time getting
to the scene. Even after the arrival of
the coroner. it was some time before the
undertaken called for the body.'
Meanwhile the crowd increased and the
sun grew hotter The whole affair was
badly managed.
Turner was % years of age. An inquest
will be held this morning early. The
coroner could not get the engineer and
firemen, who were on the train that kill
ed him, before today.