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Smyrna times., 1902-04-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items of General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Go to J. B. Cooper's for all your
garden and field seeds.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

H. & R. H. Denney have for sale
screenings and wheat for small chick
ems.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH: 7.15, SAB, $50, A. M, S.41, $50, p. NJ
SoUrH 9.24, 11.47, A. NJ, 4.12, sos, 500 M.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30
co.Jrs6 Teachers Examination.

An examination will be held in
Dover on Saturday, May Bird, for per-
sons wishing to- teach in the colored
schools of Kent County.
J r CARROLL, Supt.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that applications
for the position of collector of town taxes
for Smyrna will be received by the Town
Council until Friday evening next, May 2.
BY order of Town Council,
J. G. ROBINSON, President.
H. S. Anthony, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

w. F. Keith has fitted out very
cozy ice-cream parlor in the Reynolds
building adjoining his store and prom
ises to be very inviting place for the
hot summer days.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

Do you need new set of furniture
this spring season? You can get il on
the installment plan at Meharg's 9th
/ King streets Wilmington. Keep IN
touch with his advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

Boyer & Company make an announce
ment this week that should interest
every farmer. Keep in touch with his
advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

Wright and Davidson, Sth and Mar
ket streets Wilmington, have a new
advertisement in this issue concerning
their spring line of mems and boys
clothing. Read their bargain prices.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

The first racing of the season took
place on the Belmot Driving track last
Wednesday and was witnessed with
interest. The well-known trotters of
George T. Thompson and Howard r.
Jones went two straight heats and
the latter one by an easy victory.
Later Mr.. Thompson was up against
the trotter of Luther Broadway and
despite the heavy track, he won after a
pretty race. There promises to be
some interesting races during the
season.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

An extra street light has been placed
on Mt. Vernon street between Main
and Market. This was the darkest
square in town and numerous COM
plants have been lodged with the
Town Council by the members of As
bury Church, which is in the block.
The Improvement is very marked and
enc that is highly gratifying to many
people of the town.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

Cosgriff X Beck are dealing in Le-
high Coal-WillIam Penn, Morea and
Turkey Run mines. Will sell 224O
pounds as cheap as any in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30
Manufacturers

Frequently say put prices up"
Prosperity begets such expecta-
tion in the mind of the buyer is the
argument.
That is not our policy.
The fairest goods at the fairest
prices is the even tenor of our way.
SPECIALS FOR TWO WEEKS.
Hanscoms Gelatine .. ..........9c. pkg
California Asparagus s..............2 2lc. can.
Red Kidney Beans, 2lb. cans. ..... &c. can
HanscOm's Malt Vinegar ...... l0c. bottle
Unslacked Lime ....... ......... Sc. can.
HanscOm's White Cherry Jam. Ice. !ar.
Little Neck CLANS mS.................. &c. can.
Cranberry Sauce. quart jars 25c, jar.
Louisiana Head Rice. ............4 a lbs. Csc
Orange Marmalade Bars, new cake,
i2c. h.
Cream Lunch or Milk Biscuit ...... Sc. pkg.
Ginger Waferettes, crisp little waters
2lbs, in can, SOC. can.
Telephone orders are becoming
more and more numerous, it is
much more satisfactory then wait
ing your turn at a crowded counter
We always try to answer the Phone
promptly. Call us up, or better
still, let us call you up every day.
our Phone nnmber is $50, either
phone.
HANSCOM'S
Market and Seventh Streets,
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

Ihe Kent Nel0s of Chestertown,
winch in previous issue stated that
sne late John Armstrong who died in
SIyfna, left will, now says he left
- Will. He settled all his business
slairs some time before his death, and
,C,' ~ only the Armstrong House, in
tSueas'ertown, and possibly note, to
i divided among his nephews, nieces
,Su !, others. He was associated with
~ ~ Ezekiel Sparks for many years in
s ,.s MOTEL business, and they sold out
s.l settled up their affairs to the salts
'ss'ion Of both parties.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

Rev. A. B. Cooper, pastor of Bethel
a. NJ. E. Church, in delivering his lee
ture made such wonderful impression
on last Thursday night he has been re-
quested by those who heard it to de-
hVer the lecture again. Rev. Cooper
mas Kindly consented to do so, and has
set May the 9Th, at 8 p. M, for the
Tine All white friends are cordially
invited to be present. Special seats
Will be reserved for them as was be-
lore. Admission free.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-30

1t has been learned that 15-year-old
bessie Johnson, who was supposed to
nave been abducted from her home,
near Snow Hill, Md, vas married on
march 81, at Georgetown, to George
Harmon, colored, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. w. N. Conway.
lhere is a heavy penalty for the mar
mage Of white and colored persons in
'uls State, but no action has yet been
'sken in the case.
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National League Games Yesterday.
Boston, 6; Philadelphia, 8.
Cincinnati-C htcago-Rain.
New rk-Brooklyn-Rain.

| A special from Philadelphia says that
Ban Johnson. president Of the American
League, arrived in that city yesterday and
| saw the Athetic-Boston game from the
! scorers box.
| He announced that the transfer Of the
Baltimore games to Philadelphia had re-
ceived his sanction. On other subjects he
| was non-communicative.
Il am in Philadelphia merely to rest a
little before 1 go to Baltimore on a little
American League business" said Presi-
dent johnson last night.
mo, 1 cannot say whether Pittsburg or
New York will be in the American League
next season. In fact, 1 can say nothing
concerning our future arrangements"
Your circuit is to be changed next
year,"
Everything under the sun is likely to
change; nothing is stationary, but it Is
also said that there is nothing new I
can't deny the assertion just at present"
1.-The season has been a most successful
one. With the possible exception of De-
troit. every club in the league has made
| money. Some of the clubs are away ahead
of the game. Chicago will quit $50, 900 to
the good while Boston, ST. Louis, Cleve-
land and Washington will show a comfort
able balance on the right side of the ledger.
The Athletics will probably make more
money than any of the clubs, and Balti-
more will break even. The latter club
has supported itself during the last two
months and has not called upon me for a
cent.
Il was amused at Mr.. Brush's statement
that the National League season has been
the most successful of many years. This
Is a direct contradiction of his statement
early in the season, when he said there
was not room enough for two big leagues.
He says the National League clubs have
| made money and l know our clubs have had
| a good season, therefore, I cannot see where
any objection can come from the National
| League to our continuing to do business.
President Benjamin Shibe of the Phila-
| delphia American League Club, Connie
| Mack, the clubs manager, and President
| Johnson were in conference at the latter 9
rooms at the Hotel Walton for three hours
last night.
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West is Oyster Hungry.
From the New York Sun.


One Of the pointers which Indicate
whether the people out west have got
plenty Of money in their pockets is the or
ders for oysters which they send in, oys-
tiers in the very far west being enough of
luxury to bring a pretty good price The
oyster dealers in the city all agreed yes
terday in the statement that the orders for
the bivalve from the west were never so
heavy as they are at this time. They have
been pouring In in a stream of steadily in
creasing volume for ten days or two weeks
and there seems to be no indication Of a
let-up in the demand.
Our own local demand for oysters does
not begin to cut much Of figure until the
LIST Of September, and then the dealers are
always swamped This year. with the alb
normally heavy demand from the west.
they anticipate being all but buried with
orders, in the filling of which they are GER
tain to run far behind.
All reports indicate that oysters this COM
ing season are going to be abundant, and
that in quality they are on the average
better than those of last year. Last year
they were in the early part Of the season
decidedly below par. This was mainly due
to the dry weather which marked the lat
ter part of last summer Oysters are plant
ed at the mouths of fresh water streams
and require good deal of fresh water dilu-
ton of the brine in which they live, while
1t is on the sediment and ooZe brought
down by the fresh water streams that they
of rain this season, and as consequence
the oysters are in correspondingly better
condition than they were at this time last
year.
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AUSTRALIAN FIGHTERS.
Doherty Defeated Felix for Heavy,
weight Championship.

The rather successful career Of Peter
Felix, the colored heavyweight champion of
Australia, came to an end at Sydney, Au-
stralia, on July 8. Felix, who had held the
title for years, and who was a pupil of
Peter Jackson, met Bill Doherty, another
Antipodean. They fought for a purse of
$3.50 subscribed by syndicate of sportsmen.
A large crowd was present and the gate re-
ceipts amounted to 5000. The London
Mirror of Life in describing the fight has
this to say of the tilt:
Both men were in good condition. Felix
gave his weight as thirteen stone three
pounds, and Doherty twelve stone three
pounds. Paddy Basto acted as referee.
Wally Smith was Felix's principal second
and Jack Marshall Doherty's.
Felix was the favorite.c The display was
took full advantage OF his long reach. had
second he knocked Bill clean off his feet
with a straight left on the face. Felix kept
up steady fire with the left on the dial,
but his right was practically useless. Do
herty exercised better generalship. being
very clever with feet and head work. He
took his Cruel unflinchingly, and kept stead
lily working his way to close quarters. Fin
ally. In the thirteenth round, Doherty got
within shooting distance. and sent in a
crashing right. then a solid left on the
nose. Felix commenced to rock, and before
he had time to recover Bill gave him one,
two, three, and, battered and bruised. Felix
fell. and remained down many seconds after
being counted out"
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IN CHESS CIRCLES.

A match for the chess championship OF
the District Is on, Mr.. F. B. Walker the
present holder, having accepted the chal-
lenge Of Mr.. Sournin. Five or seven games
up will be the limit
Owing to poor health, Mr.. w. B. Num-
dele, one Of the pillars of the local chess
club and also well-known checker expert
will take long trip west to try the benefits
of rest and change of scene.
A. w. Fox Of Washington, D. c., the
talented player whose brilliant games gain
ed such wide circulation not long ago, is
visitor in the metropolis There is a good
prospect Of his remaining here and joining
the Brooklyn Chess Club, where he will re-
ceiye warm welcome. In a sitting of four
hours between the visitor and Charles Curt
at the Brooklyn club during the week the
result was a draw.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Brooklyn Is playing a correspondence
match with Chicago, and has the worst of
the score, ~ to TX. Five of her losses are
from weakened players who forfeited
games by not moving in time
New York is f94 and Pennsylvania POP in
their match by last figures.
Mr.. Lee w. Parke, president of the Pills
bury Correspondence Association, who
passed some time in this city last spring.
previous to his visit to Europe, is on his
way home.
Some additional games from Hanover:
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CORCORAN WANTED.
After Hammering the Shortstop ALI
Season He Now Looks Good.

From Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
1t would not be surprising If Tom Cor
coran signed a Cincinnati contract before
the team goes to st. Louis on Saturday
night. If ever there was doubt among
the knowing ones as to Corcoran's worth to
the team, 1t has been dispelled since the
present owners took hold of the team. Pre-
vious to the change in management, which
resulted In Kelley taking charge Of the
team, Corcoran suffered with handicaps
that interfered with his playing. Not the
least of these was the aftermath of the ty-
phoid fever with which he was laid up the
greater part of last season. However,
within the past six weeks Corcoran has
been playing the game that his friends
knew him capable Of playing. During that
time he has averaged a hit In every three
times he went to bat, or. in figures, 1888.
His fielding has been Of the phenomenal or
der. When he was asked to sign some
weeks ago. Corcoran informed the new
owners that he wanted them to see first
what kind Of ball he could play before they
made him offer or he set his price.
Speaking of Corcoran's work the other
day, President Hermann said: ''Corcoran
certainly has convinced US that he Ia able
to make good at short, and we now are
ready to listen to any proposition that he
has to make for next season. He asked to
be judged solely by his work Of the pres
ent and on the strength Of that we feel
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GENERAL CHAFFEE'S NERVE.
Some Incidents In the Career Of a
Brave Man.

Two stories fllustrat tive Of a soldierly trait
in the character Of Major General Adna X.
Chaffee were related to a Star man yester-
day by a veteran sergeant Of the signal
corps.
IT first knew General Chaffee," said the
sergeant, back in the eighties. when 1
was in charge Of the military telegraph at
a ten-company post down IN the Apache
country. He was then a captain In the
9Th Cavalry, and had the reputation OF
being one of the best Indian fighters In the
army He was strict discipffnarian, but
all his men liked him because Of his daring,
and their knowledge that he would not
order them to go anywhere that he would
not go himself. The post had good laugh
at an order he gave one day when he was
out after some Indians who had gone on
the warpath. When he got within striking
distance he ordered the bugler to sound the
Charge" and at the same time he shouted
to his men: Follow me. boys. and every
man that's killed I'll make a corporal
"In those davs the officers in the field
were much hampered by the fact that the
administration at Washington was trying
what was called a Humanitarian policy OF
dealing with the Indians. When the
Apaches went on the warpath and killed a
half dozen settlers and their families. they
were to be generally rounded up and driven
back to the reservation; none Of them was
20 be killed II 1t was possible to avoid 1t.
The consequence was that the Indians be-
came steadily worse, and made frequent
raids after cattle and sca1ps.
'sOne day a band Of them got OF their
reservation and Captain Chaffee, In COM
mand Of three companies of the 9Th, was
sent after them. Before going he came In
to my office to file some dispatches.
Sergeant he said. Tn going to get away
OF from your blankety-blank telegraph line
where can't get any orders and when you
hear Of me again you'll hear about dead
Indians
Sure enough about three weeks after
that received q dispatch from the next
ONCE up the line from Captain Chaffee to
the commandant OF the post. he had come
upon the Indians one morning Just as they
were breaking camp and had given them
such . lesson tAat 4 W1s long time after
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that before one of them was off the reser-

that before one of them was off the reser-
walton without a pass.
Il was transferred east soon after that
and did not see the general again for years.
When the Boxer trouble in China broke
out I was serving in the Philippines, and
was one of the signal corps men sent to
China, and was there when Gen. Chaffee
arrived to take command. An incident that
occurred there illustrates his way of stand
ing by his men. When the city Of Pekin
was occupied by the allied forces certain
section was being policed by the American
troops. An Irish-American private named
Murphy was stationed at the head Of
street with orders to let no one pass down
1t without written permit signed by the
American officer Of the guard. After
short time German officer approa ched and
was walking past the sentry, when he was
commanded to halt
But I'm a German officer said he,
drawing himself up
don't care what your arre.' growled
Murphy, with his Irish dialect 'youse can't
pass here and, suiting his action to the
words, he lowered his rifle so as to bring
the bayonet In line with the obtruder's
breast.
THE officer advanced, beginning to draw
his sword. and with blood in his eye. AS
he did SC Murphy lunged forward and the
German officer went down with an ugly
wound in his ribs. He complained to the
German commander, who brought the case
to the attention of General Chaffee Cen
eral Chaffee ordered an investigation, and
when the report reached him he indorsed
on its back:
:" Make Private Murphy corporal. A r.
Chaffee'"
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difficult the humor Of the proposition made
the Scranton lad do a lot Of inward laugh

difficult the humor Of the proposition made
the Scranton lad do lot Of inward laugh
ing.
Little Jack Farrell has done so well with
St. Louis this season that he gets an in
crease of 5000 next year. making his salary
s., 900. Jack deserves all he can get and II
is a pity Washington lost him.
Catcher Beville Of the Kansas City Ameri-
can Association team, slated 1t is said. for
New York next season. has not missed a
game this season.
Joe Kelley of the Reds leads the Ameri-
can League outfielders. Sounds like para
dox, but it Is true nevertheless.
Tommy Leach of the Pittsburgs leads the
league in three-base hits. At last accounts
he had twentyone to his credit.
Charley Nichols can still pitch bit. He
struck out ten men in Des Moines last Sun
day and held Des Moines down to three hits.
In case you have overlooked it, 1t may be
stated that the National League clubs are
still playing. For what no one seems to
know.
With the Orioles is Pitcher Frank Ross,
the New England Lacquer that pitched in
the Orioles only victory for several weeks.
Waddell was presented with a handsome
gold watch when he came to the bat in the
first inning of yesterdays game The time
piece was given to the great pitcher by a
number of Philadelphia admirers.
From the west comes a report that the
American Association is trying to win away
Eastern League managers anu tudt DIZZY
Murray Of Providence is to go to Column
bus, also that Barrow Of Toronto Is wanted
by the American Association.
A New York paper says that 1t is now the
policy of the National League to give the
American League enough rope to hang it
SELF Since the National League is paying
for the rope the Americans will take chances
ON the hanging end of 1t.
As result of his recent scrap in a saloon,
Virgil Garvin was fined 500 and costs by
| Justice Eberhardt in Chicago last week, that
being the limit for disorderly conduct. Re-
| leased by Comiskey after the shooting af-
| fair. Garvin signed with Brooklyn, but he
| says he will return to Chicago this fall to
| finish his study Of dentistry.
| The New York crowd is about the most
! gullible bunch on the face Of the earth.
| They believe all they hear about the Ameri-
can League paying $4,000 for player. and
make themselves ridiculous by swallowing
| bait, hook and ALL Sooner or later New
| York will awaken to the fact that there is
an American League, and that that same
| league is doing a profitable business And
| Furthermore. unless they are entirely dead
and gone. they will open their eyes about
| next spring after the hybernating season
| and find the American League playing ball
| right in New York. 1t would be natural
| to think, too. that after the bum ball that
| Andy Freedman has been dishing up to
| them all these years the fans would greet
| the new team with sundry yelps and feel
| glad.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
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RYAN TO BOX O'BRIEN.
Fort Erie Club Willing to Hang Up a
Purse of $4,000.

Acting on the def Of Jack OBrien Of
Philadelphia to Tommy Ryan. Jack Her.
mann Of the international A c., Fort Erie
has already hung out lines to capture the
bout. According to a dispatch received by
Hermann's representative in New York city
the club Is ready to give the men a purse
Of $1,000. to be divided any way suitable to
either side. The club Is prepared to hold
the go" next month 1t Is not likely, how
ever, If Ryan even accepts, that 1t will be
held as early as this. Before Ryan left for
his home at Kansas City he had talk with
O'Brien, who saw Ryan defeat Kid Carter
on Monday night. The interview between
the opposing pugilists was cordial and. Of
course, the chief topic Of the conversation
was relative to Tommy and Jack coming
together. Ryan said that while he regard
ed OBrien as eligible to face him the fight
could not be held until at least two months
as he (RyaD was suffering from a heavy
cold and did not care to take any chances.
He promised, however, to set a date for the
encounter as soon as he arrives at Kansas
City.
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Base Bali Notes.


Athletics victory yesterday about clincnes
the pennant.
Senators and Orioles play double-header
Monday also. when ladies' win be admitted
free.
The season Of 1902 ends in this city one
week from today, when the Senators and
Athletics will play a double-header.
Jimmy Williams Of the Baltimores came
over to Washington yesterday morning
ahead Of his comrades. but returned home
last night
The absence of Jimmy Collins from the
Boston team leaves a void that cannot be
filed, although Gleason has been playing a
steady game.
A week from next. Monday the Athletics
are to have benefit game in Philadelphia,
and at night a torchffght procession will be
held in honor Of the penna9t being won by
600 members of athletic and ball clubs will
turn out IN the procession.
1t Is humorous to read the National
League organs demanding the retirement
OF Ban Johnson before peace can be thought
OF. There is only one Ban Johnson and he
Is the American League.
Patsy Donovan, manager OF this years.
st. Louis National League club, is said to
be slated for the leadership OF the crew the
American League will put In New York
next season. Donovan Is certainly one OF
the cleverest player managers in the coun-
try.
LOTUS is the Prince of Kidders." Yes
terday he asked poor Bill Coughlin IL he
wouldn't be able to play today. Bill said
the doctor told him to keep out Of the game
for a week. LOTUS replied that he only
wanted to know as he thought of putting
Bill on the coaching lines. As Bits mouth
is one mass Of bruised flesh and talking is