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Smyrna times., 1904-07-20
SMYRNA SENDS DONATIONS
TO WELLINGTON SUFFERERS
CENTURY CLUB AND KINGS DAUGHTERS
MAKE UP WAGON LOAD OF PROVISIONS.
Kew Robert Watt, D. D.. Takes Up a COIlec-
tiOn at Asbury N. E. Church and Gets
S5O-Smyrns Interests in MillingtOu.

Ever since the Millington fire there
has been decided interest and concern
on the part of the good citizens of
Smyrna, and if other towns of the
State and Peninsula have done
as we'll as Smyrna in relieving
the Millington sufferers, the un-
tortunates could hardly have wished
for more. The very next day after
the fire a number of our citizens
got together provisions and other ar
tlcles and sent them without delay,
and since then there have been large
donations from the Twentieth Century
Club of Smyrna and the Laura Lee
Circle of Kings Daughters. These
splendid organizations kept the women
active and enough provisions, cloth
ing, and other things were sent to do
a great deal of good. In addition to
this, Pastor Watt of Asbury NJ. E.
Church brought the matter to the at
tention of his congregation and when
special collection was lifted, it was
found that $50 had been raised for the
sufferers, and the money was sent by
Treasurer John A. Hoffecker to the
committee for distribution in what
ever channel they deemed wisest and
most expedient. There has been an
unusual amount of sympathy on the
part of Smyrna in the awful disaster
that has Overtaken the Millington
people. Many went over the next dav
and every day since, the scene Of the
hre has been visited. Sunday was one
of the most busy day with our liver
les and those from Smyrna and other
towns on the Peninsula numbered in
the hundreds.
There were number of Smyrna in
terests IN the fire. Mr.. George n.
HAZEL, brother of Messrs. BENJAMIN,
Denney and Herman p. HAZEL of this
town, was one of the unfortunates
and his nicely stocked shoe store was
burned with contents amounting in a
total loss of $1,000, on which was an
insurance of $1,000. Another victim
was Mrs. M. E. Raser, mother of Mrs.
j. E. DeFOrd of this town, who had
the misfortune to lose her neat and
cozy residence which Mr.. DeFord had
recently bought and given her. The
loss on the residence was about $500
to say nothing of the contents. There
was much anxiety with other families
of Smyrna. Mr.. George Lees mother
lived there, Mrs. W. A. Stevens had
sister there, DIR. Frank Gardner's
brother, the Rev. Edwin Gardner, pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church, was close to
the burned district and Miss Margaret
Smite, of Hall & Megear's store, had
some relatives there, and there was
much relief of mind when it was fully
ascertained that they had all escaped.
Millington is only twelve miles from
Smyrna and there is a close interest
and bond OF sympathy between the
two towns.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-20
TENT MEETINGS COMMENCE At CHESwOLD
opened Sunday Quite AusplclOnsIy and With
dOOd Services-PrOgram For the Week.

uOOd Services-PrOgram For the Week.
CHEswoLD, July 19.-The tent meet
lngs opened last Sunday according to
promise under bright skies and plea
SAINT auspices. Pastor Goodhand filed
In the day himself. "The Broken
Pieces was the peculiar title of his
morning discourse, which was founded
on the broken alibaster box of oint-
ment. 1t proved very interesting and
very applicable to the occasion. The
music, feature of the tent meetings,
Is augmented by two violins and cor
net. Meetings will be held every
evening this week except Saturday
evening under the following announce
ments: Tuesday evening, preaching
by Rev. Albert Chandler of Smyrna,
wednesday evening by Rev. G. T.
Wyatt of Middletown; Thursday even
ing by Rev. Robert Watt of Smyrna.
Next Sunday will be an all day meet
ing, In which Bethel will close her
doors and take part. The pulpit sup
ply for next Sunday is indefinite, ex-
cept that Rev. r. Watson Cooper of
0t' Paul, MIMI, is to preach in the
afternoon, and Rev. d. f. McFauI of
Aenton is to preach in the evening.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-20
ANTHRAXN LOWER PART OF COUNTY
Condition So Alarming that State Board :
Trying 10 Prevent Disease From Spreading.

Condition So Alarming that State Board :
Trying 10 Prevent Disease From Spreading
The State Board Of Agriculture mas
been ferretiug out the cause of the
death Of number Of cattle il Milford
NecB, recently. The blood Of some Of
the infected animals was sen, 70 the
laboratory at Delaware College ex-
pertinent station and the disease vas
pronounced anthrax. The oard kas
therefore, taken every precautioa 70
prevent the spread of the disease. Dr..
j. r. kuhns, Of Dover, and DR.. H.B.
Mcdowell, Of Middletown, have been
secured by the board to stamp out the
disease. In 1901, when anthrax ap-
peared among the cattle of Thorough
fare Neck, DR.. Mcdowell was EMPLOY
ed to visit the neighborhood and vas
so successful with his work that rbe
disease was entirely stamped out.
The method adopted by the experts Is
to treat the cattle with vaccine. This
renders them immune from the disease.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-20
QUIET WEDDING on SOUTH MAIN STREET
Miss Sarah D. Cole Daughter Of Mr.. Samuel
J. Cole, Becomes Wife Of Mr.. NacOmbe.

Wednesday evening last az 7.ss
O'Clock a quiet wedding took place at
the residence of Mr.. Andrew Cole on
south Main Street. when his sister
Miss Sarah Cole was united in mar
riage to Mr.. J. Frank Macombe o.
Nineland, y. J. The bride Is the
daughter of Mr.. Samuel J. Cole. near
town, and for number % wears has
been residing at Vineland, Y. J.
where she has been a trained nurse II
a hospital there. The groom holds a
clerical position in the same institu-
tiOn. The ceremony was performed
in the presence of the family and a
few friends BY the Rev. DR.. Robert
Watt of Asbury NJ. f. Church. after
which the bride and groom repaired 10
the home of her father near town.
where an informal reception was held.
They will make their home at Vine
land, y. J.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-20

SeversOns Sunday School Excursion Arranged
Severson's NJ. E. Sunday School has
arranged to give an excursion 10
Brandywine Springs on the 11th Of
August and have chartered the Steam
er Brady for the occasion.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-20
RUN OVER BY A MOVING MACHINE
Joseph SehnapP, Ten Year Old Boy Loses
Two Toes From His Right Foot.

Ten year old Joseph Schnapp. who
lives with Mr.. H. 7. Smith on the
Noshell farm near SeversOn's church.
met with severe accident last even
ing that cost him part Of his right
foot. The lad in attempting to get
out OF the way of a mower driven by
Mr.. Smith, tripped on a dewberrv
vine and his right foot was caught bv
the deadly cycle before the machine
could be stopped. Two toes were
severed nearly off and the foot was
badly mangled. Mr.. Smith hastily
brought the boy to Smyrna. where
Drs. Clifton and Dwight fouad am
putation of part of the foot necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-26
Asks for Jury Trial.

Policeman Cullinane was attracted to
Temple court. in South Washington, Thurs
day evening by calls for assistance, where
he found Annie Tillis. colored. twen-
ty-one years old of 301 AZ street south
west, bleeding freely from a wound on her
head. Annie Powell, colored, was standing
near by, chisel in her hand, and the in
jured woman claimed the former had at
tackled her with 1t. Annie was placed I'M
der arrest and sent to the fourth precinct
station, where charge of assault and bat
terry was lodged against her. In the mean
time the ambulance from the Emergency
Hospital had been summoned and upon its
arrival the injured woman was conveyed
to that institution, where the surgeons
found 1t necessary to take several stitches
in order to close the wound on her head.
Annie asked for jury trial when she
was arraigned before Judge Scott in the
United States branch of the Police Court
yesterday. and ii was necessary to postpone
hearing of the case until later date in
order that her request may be granted
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majority sure to return home stupidity
happy with the overwhelming of vodka.
The deplorable lack of enjoyment of the
Russian peasant has a very strong pa
thetic side. The wealthy people OF the
country are generous in this respect, but
their generosity has come rather too late to
be OF much benefit to the objects of their
kindness. On a public holiday the people
living in or near the big towns have en-
tireiy free access to the parks, and are en-
tertained with an outdoor theater aero
battle performances. fireworks, free swings
and rides. and there is music everywhere
There are associations for the purpose of
encouraging athletic games, and children
are drawn into them. II possible; foot ball
and tennis, swings and giants strides, play
grounds, everything imaginable to tempt
them TO take part in outdoor exercise and
If the young Russian does not grow healthy.
vigorous and strong Ii Is not from, lack of
opportunity to become SO. but because habit
Is too strong with his parents
Fond Of Dancing
From one end of Russia to the other there
Is one form of amusement that is common
to the whole people. 1t is the circling
dance known as the khorovod. 1t is COM
mon also to the Slavs of other countries,
being. In fact. Slav dance. During hay
time and harvest. the busy season, tho
young peasants have little time for these
dances on a large scale. but the children
are given to dancing them OF an evening,
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Moonshine Plant in city's Center.

A dispatch from Philadelphia says: A
large, completely-equipped ''moonshine"
plant. with a modern copper worm and
still and all necessary appliances for the
production of at least 200 gallons Of Illicit
whisky a day, has been discovered by. the
police right in the heart of the business
section of the city, within block and a.
half of Independence Hall.
The still is in an old two-story structure
in st. James street, small thoroughfare
just below Walnut street, running east and
west between 5th and 9th streets.
An officer happened to be passing through
ST. James street Tuesday afternoon. When
he got near the old stable in the center of
it he detected faint odor of whisky in
the air. He stopped and shifted, and made
sure 1t was whisky that he smeled then he
started to look for the source of the odor
When the patrolinan reported the whisky
odor to Lieutenant Carey, the latter, know
ing of certain quantities of moonshine said
to be on sale in the neighborhood, led a
squad of men to the place.
What they found was one of the most up
to-date and Observation-Disclosures Illicit dis
tilleries ever run in the city.
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Twenty Dollars as Reminder.

William Gordon. a colored resident Of
Pleasant alley southwest, had an argument
with his wife Carrie at their home about 6
o'clock this morning. Neither would give
in, and Carrie brought the discussion to an
end by striking her husband on the head
with a heavy stick. william was felled to
the floor by the blow, where he was found
in dazed condition by Policeman Howard,
who was attracted to the house by the war
of words The injured man was sent to
the Emergency Hospital. where the wound
on his head was dressed. Carrie was ar
rested and arraigned before Judge Scott Of
battery.
She admitted her guilt and the court as
sessed her so as a gentle reminder of the
fact that it was wrong to reinforce argu-
ments by using a club on her husbands
head. Unless the fine is paid William will
have to keep house for himself if kind
friends do not come to his assistance while
his wife is spending a vacation of two
months in Jail, which was named as the
equivalent to the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-26
A Trip to Hawaii.

The third of the series of illustrated lee
lures under the auspices of Carroll Institute
was delivered by Frank T. Hogan at the
hall on 10th street Thursday evening at s
o'clock. His subject was "a Trip from the
Invitations to members and friends of Car
Through the Philippine Archipelago" The
lecture was illustrated by stereopticon views
from photographs taken by Mr.. Hogan.
James f. Shea. president of the institute,
and DIR. w. Il. DAILY. chairman of the lee
ture committee. issued a large number of
Capital to Hawaii the Ladrones and
roll Institute. and there was an apprecia-
tive audience in attendance.
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open air. spends his time on the waters
edge or joins a boating party that is going
TO hear the fashionable operetta given In
one of the country theaters that are open
at this time to afford another amusement
TO summer visitors. Everywhere is light
hearted happiness and merrymaking. but
1T Is the same life and the same brilliant
spectacle that follows the court of every
monarch In Europe.
There is another aspect of the pastimes
OF the upper class of Russians-the "nobil-
ity." The great majority of the landed
proprietors pass the summer on their es-
tates in some remote province OF the en-
pire. but they consider II their duty on
their way there. TO stop at Mini Novgorod,
to visit the annual fair, where they prob
ably have some business TO do in grain or
cattle and desire 10 take in the pleasures
of the great gathering at the same time.
From time immemorial the fair has be-
gun with the same ceremony-the flags that
announce the opening are hoisted on their
poles and blessed with grand ceremonies.
Over this solemn rite a naval officer pre-
sides. for. according to old superstitions.
this act decides the success or failure OF
the whole fair. II the flags mount without
a hitch and float out merrily In the breeze.
the success OF the fair is assured: but IL
they become entangled in the cords the
merchants al once resign themselves to the
certainty of doing poor business.
Fair at Nijni-Novgorod.
The ground on which the fair is held Is
Dandy. triangular strip OF land at the juno
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ton of the Volga and the Okla rivers, which
all the rest of the year presents dreary
and uninviting aspect and for the two sum-
mer months becomes a large city, with
wooden houses long streets bearing names
established by ancient custom and chi
nese quarter with pagoda roofs bristllng
with dragon and bells.
The crowd of merchants and ordinary
visitors that throngs every available space
presents queer and interesting mixture
of nationalities and castles and as people
come to Mini for amusement as much as
for business, one-third of the town is oc-
cupied by theaters. music halls and booths
which furnish various forms of pleasure.
Whatever business is done takes place
during the daytime. and the evenings are
entirely given up to merry-making. In
terspersed about the lanes and streets are
a great many gay eating and drinking
booths. cafes where gypsy dancers and
singing girls help to while away the hours
for the visitors
Each nationality amuses itself after its
native fashion, so that one who visits the
fair with the idea of learning something
a knowledge of all the other European
people as well.
Among the Peasants.
This is one of the very few periods in
each year of the Russian peasants life
that he is really allowed .ne opportunity
to enjoy himself but habit is strong, and
he finds 1t almost as difficult to give way
to complete relaxation as an indolent inhab-
liant of tropical countries does to do any
sort of labor. The poor Muscovite generally
fills in this unusual leisure time by playing
cards or getting drunk. Rude musical In
struments are also brought forth. strange
and not inharmonious airs fall upon the
ear, supplemented here and there by songs,
the words of which are utterly unintelligible
except to small circle of participants.
Smoking, the favorfte occupation at all
times of all Russians, Is here conspicuous
by it's absence-that Is, from the sight-for
so great Is the fear of fire among the frail
wooden houses and booths that are erected
for the fair that even to light match sub
jects one to fine. But there Is an I'M
mistakable odor of tobacco in the air. show
ing that within the walls of their own
apartments smokers are freely lndulglng
their love for .-.e weed.
In Russia, generally among the lower
classes OF the mobility" every occasion,
whether of a personal or public nature. is
treated as a fete, and the regular church
and season festivals are innumerable. Mar
riages are invariably attended with an Inn
mense amount of ceremony and merry
making. feasting and dancing, which some
times lasts for three weeks. until the
time when all the guests and participants,
tired out with the festivities, discontinue
them by mutual consent.
Local Fairs.
Each year a fair is held in the district
towns. where the higher class of Russian
villagers congregate from all the surround
ing country. PROFESSIONS of little carts
wind along the roads, and men and wo-
men. dressed in their finest. wander about
curously among the tents where peddlers
sell cotton and cutlery. OF the few peas
ants who attend these fairs the greater
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Laurel News Items.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL Md March Is 1904


LAUREL, Md. March Is, 1904.
Mr.. Edward Phelps who for seven con-
secutive terms of one year each was mayor
Of this town, has again announced his can
didacy for another term. Mr.. James P. Cur
ley, a young lawyer, has also announced his
candidacy.
The remains Of Mrs. Theresa Forschner,
whose death occurred yesterday. were taken
to Cleveland. Ohio. Of which city she was
former resident, and will be inferred there
Friends were entertained last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Wheeler,
Prince Georges street. 1t being the occasion
of Mr.. Wheeler's birthday anniversary.
Games and other amusements were in
dulged in until a late hour. after which re-
freshments were served. Among those pres
ent were the host and hostess, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheeler; Mr.. Ellsworth and Miss Winnie
Wheeler, Mrs A. w. Robey and grand
daughter. Miss Nellie Martin: Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Robey Of Berwyn. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. c. NARROW and children Of Falkland.
Montgomery county: Mrs. c. E. Robey and
son of Beltsville. Misses Bessie and Beulah
Wheeler Of Baltimore, Mr.. Johnson and
Miss Corinne Martin of Washington, Misses
Minta and Annie Bevans Of Laurel. Mrs l.:
Gosnell of Baltimore. Messrs. Edgar and
Ralph Robey of Muirkirk and Mr.. ]. 8.
Brown of Laurel.
Mrs. Luther Brashears, wife of former
County Commissioner Luther Brashears.
died at her home here this morning. Mrs
Brashears had no children, but an adopted
son, Mr.. Luther Brashears, survives her.
He is employed at the Naval Academy. and
lives at Annapolis, Md. Mrs. Brashears was
for a number of years and up to the time OF
her death a member of Centenary Metho-
dist Episcopal Church of this place.
Quite large amount of money was real
feed by the Ladies' Aid Society of Centen-
airy Methodist Episcopal Church at the
AlAf 1ar. fnrtn q
Odd Fellows Hall.
The forest fires which have been raging
in this neighborhood for few days past
became so threatening last night that
general alarm of fire was sent in, to which
the volunteer fire department responded
promptly.
Mrs. James Carr and daughter Almira Of
Baltimore were the guests of relatives here
Yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-26
Certificates of Incorporation Filed.

Certificates of incorporation have been
filed in the Office of the recorder of deeds by
the following:
The Finance and Realty Publishing Com
pany. Capital stock. $4,000. incorporators.
Z w. Van Dyke, z. E. Bassford D. E.
Anthony and f. h. Raymond.
The Gibraltar Concrete Building Com
pany: Capital stock. $4,000: incorporators,
G. Young e. Schooby and j. R. Porter.
The Crown Lunch Company: Capital
stock. $1,000; incorporators. William HI.
Henshaw, II. e. Bittinger, C. D. Church,
c. +. Nesbit and J. B. Sleman, jr
The st. Francis Goldfield Mining Com
pany; incorporators, II. T. Warfield +. K.
Williams. w. f. Peacock. J. A. Roth and
w. 7. s. Doyle; capital stock. s1.000,060
The Atlas Light and Power Company; in
corporators, p. Fl. Burch. r. Wormelle, Il.
C. Bradford and r. X. Van Mater; capital
stock, $3.50, coo.
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and they are sometimes given by troupe
in one Of the summer gardens OF st. Peters
burg.
There are khorovod dances for every sea-
son Of the year, but those in the spring and
summer are the favorites. The young peo-
pie, arrayed in their brightest costumes.
form themselves in circle. ana begin
moving round and round. this way and
that singing songs appropriate to the sea-
son and the occasion. The melody Of the
songs Is in harmony with the sentiments.
being sung in a low, sad. waiting tone, and
they are in keeping with the whole char
acter of the Russian land, life and tnstitu-
lions. These circling choral dances are be-
ieved to be of very remote antiquity among
the people of Russia. Near lula. a large
town near Moscow. Is a ring Of stones,
khorovod of singing and dancing girls. who.
while circling round, were suddenly trans
formed into stones.
Lover Of Horses.
Every Russian. from the poorest peasant
to the car, is a horse owner and lover.
The Russians spend much money on their
race tracks, and some Of them are very
beautiful.
The finest race track in Russia Is the
trotting track at Moscow. The main grand
stand on this course cost close to a million
dollars, and Is decorated with stone and
bronze statues, some of which were set UP
at cost OF $4,000. The finest are the
works Of Russian masters. America has
no race track building, nor has England or
France, that compares at all with the Mos
COW grand stand for splendor.
The racing season begins in Russia about
April Is and ends October g. During the
season there is only about two hours and
halls darkness during the night, and the
races begin at o'clock in the afternoon.
and 1t Is not uncommon for them to last
until 10 pm. Sometimes as many as ten
or twelve races are run off In a day.
Horses stand the rugged climate of win
ter in Russia exceedingly we'll They do
not come into form as early as they do in
this country. but one thing remarkable
about them is their clean legs and sound
feet. This Is attributed to the intense cold
hardening the muscles. Carefully handled
there is very little reason for Russian
bred and raised horse ever to break COM
pletely down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-26

Mrs. Viewed "a bride of six wceks,--s.And
how long will you be away, dearest?"
: Newed--'About ten days"
Mrs. Newed-'.Well. I think Ill learn to
cook while you are absent"
Newed--t-Fhat's a good idea. And I'll
take the dog over and leave him with one
OF the neighbors. News.
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Rabbi Stern Captures a Thief.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md. March 26.-Rabbi
Jacob L. Stern of the Jewish congregation
here, caught yesterday morning a thief
who had stolen trunk belonging to Mrs.
M. Z. Russell of Chicago, from the BATH
more and Ohio baggage room
Scantily attired, Rabbi Stern gave chase
for six squares and won. The thief,
young, well-dressed man, refused to give
his name, but the names of Gilbert Cald-
well and Henry Ashton. Orange, Va, WERE
found in a memorandum book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-26
Enlightenment.
From Puck.

The natives are now become thoroughly
enlightened: they omit breakfast and speak
openly and with confidence of their digestive
process.
OF course, they no longer eat bread.
And still the wonderful bread-fruit tree
yields them their living For this tree can
be cut down and sawed up into sawdust
which compares not unfavorably with the
imported foods
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Six Buildings Burned at Scranton.

Fire yesterday at Jermyn, Pa. fifteen
miles north of Scranton. destroyed six
buildings in the business section causing a
loss of about sS0.Co0.
Among the buildings burned were the
Merriam building. the Thomas Bray build
ing and Assembly Hall. The principal
losers are Edward Miller furniture; John
Mason x Sons. grocers. John r. Jones'
drugs: Thomas Griffith. furniture, and Will
liam Staples. livery.