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Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
DOVER JAIL BREAKERS RE-CAPTUREO.

Sixteen Break jail By FEELING Turnkey But
Are Driven to Surrender By Cold Weather
One of the most desperate Jail break
ing plot ever planned or consummated in
Delaware was effected at Dover Jail at 5
o'clock Friday evening, just before the
clock sounded the hour for calling in the
prisoners from their evening exercise.
There was a much larger company on
exercise parade than is usually allowed
in well-regulated prisoners. Phillip
Shepherd, who shot magistrate and
constable at Kenton; Henry Knapper,
the South Carolina negro, who started
the fatal riot at Friendship campmeet-
ing; Jehu Dickerson, who murdered
companion at Willow Grove; Fletcher
Hollis, who shot Constable Wright at
Clay ton; Oliver Page, who murdered
Observation-Disclosures; William Figher, who
was convicted of ROBBERY ; Ira Luf, white,
convicted of burglary; James Allen,
who assaulted woman; Juniper Ben
son, who killed a woman; Jackson
Poore, a white freight car robber;
Samuel Johnson. imprisoned for
murderous assault; "Whitey" Turner.
serving sentence for poultry house
robberies, together with number of
| prisoners being held for court trials,
surrounded the inner door. Shepherd
had leaped toward the turnkey and
with a long sweep of his arm felled
him, so stunning him that he lay prone
while the keys were cut from his safety
pocket. Every corridor and cell was
apparently emptying out. Lawyers
in offices in Lawyers Row and legis-
lators in the State House saw the
motley crowd pour ont and leap fences.
They made for the dark branch of st.
Jones River, surrounded by woods.
Sheriff Hartnett's posse and Company
G.. of the National Guard, commanded
by Captain Satterfeld, most of thu
men mounted, rounded up a squad o.
, the fugitives that evening and others
have been gathered in since. Juniper
} Benson was found frozen to death near
, Wyoming. OF the 16 prisoners VIII
escaped from the Kent county Jail oil
| Friday afternoon last, all but fou
have been recovered and two of tn
! missing ones are expected to be IL
I custody soon. Sheriff Hartnett ha'
the extreme cold weather to thank
more than anything else, for the car
ture of the men, as several of theI
It have admitted that it was to avoi
!. freezing to death, which seemed to b
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
TwENyT.NINE HORSES ROASTED TO DEATE
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

and contents, at 800 on which there
was an insurance of about $500. The
fire attracted great deal of attention
and large number withstood the
rigors of zero weather to witness the
confagration. The suffering of the
horses and the sickening odor from
the roasting of horse flesh was nauseat-
ing to many. 1t was fearful fire and
will go on record as one of the worst
Smyrna has had in number of years.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
SMYRNA GOOD TRMPLARs ORGANIZED.
William Paries Was Elected Chief Templar
and Gilbert S. FAIRIES Secretary of Lodge.

A goodly number turned out at
Asbury M. E. Church Tuesday even
ing to hear the Rev. Joel s. Gilillan of
the Head of Christiana Presbyterian
Church, one of the organizers and
prominent workers of the Order OF
Good Templars. His remarks were
listened to attentively after which a
local organization was effected with
the following officers elected for one
year: V. g. T., William FAIRIES; @. t.,
j. P. Burdette; V. T., Mrs. Albert
Chandler; Recording Secretary, Gill
bert s. FAIRIES; Assistant, Walter w.
Hynson; Financial Secretary, Walter
Chandler; Treasurer, Frank Webb;
Marshall, l.. t. Davis; Deputy Mar
shall, J. w. Tucker; Superintendent
of Junior Templars, Mrs. Robert
Watt; Chaplain, B. F. Mattiford ;
Guard, Frank Whelen; Sentinel, Wal
ter Ford. There were sixteen charter
members. Tomorrow evening the
Lodge will again meet to complete
organization and select permanent
headquarters.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

Feel languid, weak, run down?
Headache? Stomach "off''?-Just a
plain case of lazy liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters tones liver and stomach,
promotes digestion, purifies the blood.
Soothes itching skin. Heals cuts or
burns without scar. Cures piles, &C.
zema. salt rheum, any itching. Doan's
Ointment. Your druggist sells it.
81 suffered habitually from constipa-
tion. Doap's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever since. "A. T.
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex
Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops the pair
and heals the wound. All druggists
sell it.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
A Card OF Thanks.

I wish to thank the Citizens Hose
Company and others for their valuable
assistance at the fire at my stable on
Saturday morning, February 23.-W.
III. Collins.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

The Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of the president,
Monday evening, March 4th at 7.SO
O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

Mrs. B. Frank VanWinkle miss
Elizabeth Lattomus) has returned
from an extended trip to Philadelphia
and New York where she has been
making her selection of spring milli-
merry. When her new store is open
she will have one of the most magnii-
cent displays she has ever shown.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

The regular meeting of the Womans
Foreign Missionary Society of Asbury
M. E. Church will be held at the home
of Mrs. Alfred Hudson, tomorrow.
Thursday afternoon, at 2.3O o'clock. =
Sec.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

w. G. Hill, fruit and grain broker,
of Clayton, has for sale lot of West
ern and homegrown seeds, red clover,
alfalfa, timothy, etc. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

A box social and hat trimming contest
will be held at the residence of Mrs.
Carrie Smith, in west Smyrna, ton
row, Thursday evening at 7.3O o'clock.
Benefit OF Jerman Chapel. Ice cream
and cake for sale.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

The Mite Society of Asbury M. E.
Church will meet on Saturday evening,
March end, at 7.30 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

A supper consisting of chicken salad
and oysters will be given by the ladies
of the Presbyterian Church Thursday
evening of next week, March 7th at
Opera House. All are cordially in
vited.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

Another short season of sleighing
was given Monday but it did not last
long. Sunday set in with genuine
snow storm which continued nearly all
day. The temperature however was on
the rise and by, nightfall the snow
turned to rain following during the
night by clearing and slightly colder
conditions. The snow and sleet Mon
day morning furnished some good
sleighing sport.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

Let us sell you your coal,
Every pound ofthe ton (224O lbs.)
Has been carfully prepared.
1t will afford you satisfaction,
Giving out plenty of heat
Having great lasting qualities.
SMYRNA TRANsPoRATIoN & MFG. Co.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

Houses for sale or rent. Apply to s.
J. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27

Mrs. Matte Campbell, daughter-in-
law OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Campbell,
of Woodland B each, who has been con
nected with the millinery department
of Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadel-
phia, has rented of William FAIRIES the
store adjoining his property and will
open an millinery establishment.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
IL Keeds the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease. powder. 1t
ures Chilblains Swollen Sweating Sore, Aching
Damp feet. AT all Druggists and Shoe Stores 25c.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

Store fixtures consisting of Refrigerator,
Four Sets of Scales. Coffee Mill, Beef Shaver
Two Cake Racks, Paper Cutter. etc.
w. G.. ROE,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1907-02-27
Mrs. Elizabeth Walls Dies Near Kentou.

Mrs. Elizabeth Walls, wife of James
Walls, a young farmer of near Kenton,
died Saturday after lingering illness
from dropsy. She is survived by her
husband and fonr small children.
Funeral services were held Monday
and interment took place at Temple
vile, Md.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25

the collar of his coat. Maroney roared out
What are you doing here?" and before the man
could reply struck him over the head with his
club Ciervo dropped, with a deep cut across
his forehead. but though stunned he regained his
feet. Holding him up by the neck with one
hand the policeman is alleged TO have struck
the man repeatedly with his club.
CiervO cried for mercy He declared he was
waiting for his wife and family Pietro Ciervo
was in the crowd that rushed up He tried to
save his relative one blow felIed him. Word
reached the Brownsville station that a riot was
going on. and the reserves We're hurried to the
scene. BY this time Tony Ciervo was living
senseless and covered with blood. His nose
was broken. he suffered a possible fracture of
the skull and there were cuts on his head that
required thirty five stitches
Maroney's billy" fell from his hand while
beating back the crowd. and when Tony Ciervo's
wife threw herself toward her husband. several
witnesses stated, Maroney struck her with n
whiskey bottle. The police reserves took all
be carried most of the way. DR. McATurrav
said the mans condition would not warrant his
being placed in a cell. He was taken To St
Mary's Hospital in the ambulance
Louis Goldstein. member Of the law firm of
Chiffon & Goldstein hurried to the station with
Alfonso Ciervo who wished TO bail his brother
and cousin. Immediately Maroney rushed for
ward and, graSpinS CiervO, arrested him for
assaulting officer.
And Maroney not arrested.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
GIRLS CAUSE MUTINY.
Lose Their Lives IN Fighting That
FoZLozced at VLadiUostok.

Victoria, B. C., Nov. 24.-The steamer Kumero
brought advices here that the recent mutiny at
Viadivostok was caused by four girls who went
aboard the destroyer Sukurni and instigated the
men 10 seize the officers and escape 10 Japan with
the vessel.
They agreed. but decided TO shell the city from
the roedstead before the voyage. The red nag
was hosted and the destroyer opened fire on the
Admiralty and then exchanged shots with the
cruiser Mandtur, three destroyers and the forts.
The engine room Of <he destroyer was struck by
a shell from the forts, and the vessel was run
ashore TO save II from sinking. The four girls
who instigated the Tnutiny were killed, as well as
a number Of the bluejackets, the remainder being
arrested.
The mutiny was followed by active campaign
on the part Of the authorities against the revolu-
tionists. CONSERVATION prevailed, and the British
steamer Marv which left Vladivostok on October
q for Nagasaki was thronged with refugees:
The VIadivostok correspondent of the osaka
Asahi'' says revoutionists, who are held under
strict surveillance are using their wives 10 spread
the revolutionary propaganda among the men OF
the army and navy.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
LIMITED RECIPROCITY.
THE BRITISH AGREEMENT
arrangement Bet5Ceen Mr. Reid and
British Foreign Office Discussed

washington, Nov. pa small concessio,, &c
that made to the United Kingdom by America
I'm the new reciprocity arrangement according
10 the ADMISSION of the officials here themselves
but after all, IL is pointed out, it was the best
that could be done under the law Details of
the agreement reached between Ambassador
Reid and the British Foreign Office have not
yet reached the State Department but the
scope Of the matter is fully understood here
As stated in the cable dispatches, the United
Kingdom agrees to admit free samples of COM
rnercial travellers and in return America agrees
to admit at reduced rates of duty works Of
srt originating in the United Kingdom
The value of the concession made by America
is measured in comparatively small figures
Last year the total value of dutiable works of
art imported from Great Britain into the United
States was S740,016. The rate of duty was 20
per cent ad valorem. and under the new ar
rangement this has been reduced to 10 per
cent. which is round figures would amount to IN
abatement of duty to the amount of S37. 900 per
snnum. The British works of art imported into
the United States were valued at about half the
French imports and amounted to about double
those from Italy. The British concession of free
samples for commercial travellers is similar
70 that made TO Belgium November 10 1905,
and requires the deposit of the amount OF the
duty bond for the same n preliminary
70 the free admission of the samples, the duty
or bond to be withdrawn at the pleasure Of the
traveller upon leaving the country. The samples
are it is said, TO be used solely "for the pur-
pose of obtaining orders and not for sale
OF course, it is we'll known that in most cases
there is no duty imposed upon goods imported
into Great Britain, so the value of the new ar
ransement will be found in the privileges con-
ferred upon agents for houses dealing in beer,
tabacco confectionery, preserves and all OF the
forms of sugared conserves.
Great Britain wished TO obtain much more
than the concession made IN the arrangement
tust completed, but 1t found that the Presi-
dent was strictly limited in his powers by the
law TO cases where reciprocal and equivalent
concessions are made in favor of the United
States" Having given the United States free
admission for all other forms Of goods within
its power, the British government had nothing
10 offer in this case but free drummers' sam
pies The British merchants wanted an abate-
rnent Of the duty on spirits, which would have
been of immense value to the Scotch whiskey
trade but the President could not regard the
abatement of the restrictions upon drummers'
samples as at all equivalent, and he was obliged
TO confine his concession to that noted, not
wIthstanding the fact that Great Britain last
year took more than 80 per cent of the total
American exports TO Europe, the British total
being s5s5, 600 600 while total imports from
the United Kingdom amounted in value for the
same period to only S21o,OoO.O0O of dutiable
goods.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
Work of Rife Team of Midshipnen
at annapolis.
From The Tribune Rureau.l

Washington. November "a
MILITARY ACADEMY GRADUATION-Afte
some consultation the War Department has de-
cided that tho class of 1908 at the United States
Military Academy will be graduated time
between February 1 and Is. The exact date has
not been determined and that details of the
Tangement have been left to Superintendent Scott
at West Point. He has been told to use his dis
cretion. and IL the class is far enough advanced in
its studies by the beginning of the month, to
graduate il.
The main reason for this arrangement, as ex-
planned by the authorities here is that young Of
fcers needed in the army, particularly second
lieutenants, and II has been determined that the
method chosen is the best way to ill the depleted
ranks. Another reason is that the members of
the class may have the advantage OF commissions
as second leutenants of cavalry, infantry and
tillery in advance of a second examination, which
will be held early in the year for civilians
and army candidates. There 40 members of
the class of 1908. and moro than that number Of
vacancies, so that every man can be Immediately
commissioned
CHAMPION NAVAL MARKSN1EN.-The Navy
Department has received the complete report of
the work of the rifle team made up OF midshipmen
from Annapolis which achieved distinction at the
national match at Camp Perry, Ohio. including the
winning of two national championships. The feat
which has attracted most attention in regard
TO the team is that it made up for the most
part of boys who had served the ranges
to any extent. and the excellent showing the
result or intelligent craftsmanship under expert
training The average age of the members of the
team was less than twenty years. and the team
made record which has been equalled by
service team The youngest member a little
moro than seventeen and the oldest less than
twenty-three years Of age. The minimum amount
Of preliminary training eight weeks. with an
average amount OF eleven and a half weeks. The
Naval Academy beat In the firing such teams as
the infantry, marine corps. New York national
guard and Pennsylvania In tho national indi-
vidual match Mdshpman W. \. Lee took first
place against 6S3 competitors. with a score OF Sls
out OF possible $50. The military championship
Of the United States by Mldshipman H
t. Smith. of the Naval Academy. The field team
captain of the midshipmen Lieutenant A. p
Fairfield. U. s. N, who Is entitled to much credit
for what he has done for craftsmanship at tho
Naval Academy. His successor for the work Of
next year will probably be Lieutenant T. l.. john
son. L. s. n.
APPEALING AGAINST "PLUCKING"- 1t IS
possible that the naval officers who were retired
upon the recommendation of the elimination board
in July will make on appeal to Congress. II is un-
derstood that at least OF the officers has been
urged to do So and that the friends Of Captain
]. c. Colwell have prepared bill which provides
for that officers restoration TO the active list The
officers who were retired were pronounced profess
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
'tSOUTH D4KOT4 TAFIvS." j."
So Senator Kittredge Declares at
Observation-Disclosures Finances.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Alfred B. Kilt
redge, of South Dakota, came to Washington
to-day convinced that his state will send a solid
delegation to the Republican National COnven-
ton for Secretary Taft This he attributes in
part to the influence of President Roosevelt on
the voters in his section, which he says is a
powerful one and, again. to Mr.. Tafts personal
popularity. He is Of the opinion that the con-
yention is too far off to allow Out-and-out
prediction, but he thinks that if the convention
were held now Mr.. Taft would undoubtedly he
the nominee. Speaking of the financial situa-
ton Senator Kittredge said:
IF the East. particularly New York, would
honor the promissory notes that are now IN the
hands of Western business men there would be
little inconvenience in my section. The last
wear has been one of exceptional prosperity for
South Dakota. The crops have been good the
cattle have thrived and what Industries the
state possesses have had plenty Of business
Rut to realize on these investments a certain
amount of cash is necessary, and that cash IS
ar nresent in the hands of Eastern bankers
They have made little pretence ana no ehoIt
IN forward money to our people and uhth they
do the situation cannot much improve
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25

sionally incompetent or unsuitable and it is held
by those who have thus been retired that the act
unjust and operated a punishment, against
which they had means of defence The Incl
dent is most interesting to naval officers since
it suggests a big fight the part of the officers
who have been transferred from the active list
before that time. The Navy Department Undoubt-
edly will report adversely upon any such bills. and
the chances are that congress VIII take no action
in the matter
PANAMA PROTECTIVE BASE.-The Navy De-
partment has before it various propositions in
gard 10 the Improvement of the naval station AT
Key West. which is the most favored of several
points suggested a base and dockyard to
cover the waters connected with the Panama
Canal. The completion of the isthmian waterway
makes it necessary shortly to take up the question
of a dockyard in Southern waters. and Key West
has been thoroughly surveyed with a view to
demonstrating the advantages of maintaining the
facilities at that place. Key West has a strategi-
cal position which commends it for the purpose.
and estimates have been prepared to show the
cost of defence of the dockyard. repair shops and
coal pile which will some day undoubtedly be
among the acquisitions Of that now comparatively
quiet station. Key West, according to the naval
experts, is destined to be among the most inn
portant of the establishments under the Navy De
partment.
RELIEF FOR UNWARRANTED PAYMENT
Pay Director W. w. Calf. L. s. N, will have to
look to the Legislature of his state order
obtain reimbursement to the extent of $780, which
amount he paid to of the authorities at Nor
folk for recording deed of certain land purchased
by the government addition the Norfolk
Navy Yard. 1t has been decided by the Controller
that the pay officer was not authorized TO pay this
and that the Virginia state authorities had no
legal right TO demand it, inasmuch as the land was
purchased by the government for official use The
pay officer has paid out the amount, however, and
must lose it, since the United will check the
sum against his account. II is believed by Pay
Director Galt's associates that he will have no
difficulty in obtaining the act OF the virginia
Legislature which is necessary i'm order 10 au-
thorze the payment of money of the State
Treasury. il has been received there.
BONDS BEYOND THE oCEAN.-Thc difficulties
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
BEATEN BY POLICEMAN.
Nearly Kills T1cO Italians Had
Whiskey FLASK, ILLNESSES Sag.

For more than two hours last night Or. Nc
Murray, who had been called from ST. Mary's
Hospital, worked over two men in the Browns
vile police station. who. stunned and bleeding
from severe cuts their heads, were carried
there after being beaten with billy by Pa
trolman John MaToney.
Witnesses of the beating that had been in
fiicted the by the big policeman said
that they would prefer complaints with the
chief inspector in Brooklyn with Police Com
missioner Bingham against Maroney.
The men, Pietro CieTvo. of No 2OS5 Dean
street, and his cousin, Tony CervO. of No. 2O91
Atlantic avenue. had charges OF assaulting an
officer and disorderly conduct entered against
fighting when he first saw them-after the am
bulance surgeon had treated their wounds.
Alfonso Ciervo Of No. 2S1 Rockaway avenue
Italian banker, whose place of business is at
Rockaway avenue and Dean street was also
arrested the char. of assaulting officer.
Patrolman Maroney alleging that Ciervo. who is
a brother of Tony Ciervo. assaulted him in an
endeavor to rescue the two other men.
his statement was denied by the witnesses.
who told Captain Isaac Frank of the Browns
VILE station that the policeman came out of
saloon at Rockaway avenue and Dean street
with bottle of whiskey in his hand. and out
of which he drank. though in full uniform.
They say he walked across Se roadway where
ian bank.
1t was just after o'clock when he left the
saloon, the witnesses say. Grasping Ciervo by
New-York tribune., 1907-11-25
WILL URGE W4TERW4YS.
Broad National Policy To BE 4sIced
at Coming Meeting.

Washington Nov 24.-The National Rivers and
Harbors Congress will hold its next convention at
the New Willard Hotel December f. 5 and G.
Delegations VIII be present from all the states and
from commercial and Industrial organizations all
over the country. The purpose of this congress is
the advocacy Of a broad national policy with ref
erence to waterways and harbOr improvements
without committal to any special project.
The demand for adequate annual appropriations
for inland waterway and harbor improvements and
the necessity for increased facilities for transporta
ton have drawn the .tention of all classes OF
trade and commercial interests to the coming ses-
sion of the congress. Leaders in the movement say
the country has come 10 recognize the fact that
there is possible hostility between the inland
waterway and the railway. between the two there
being only healthy competition. That fact received
public recognition in the report of the special com
mittee of the French Chamber of Deputies in 1903.
in the statement that where transportation by
ment and complete each other. tho transport
indispensable condition the vitality of in
dustries which. in their turn. aliment the traffic
of the railways"
France had expended the Improvement of her
and harbors ST. l2O 100000 up 1906 while the
United States had expended for like purposes only
$470OO0,GO0 up and including tho year.
France is engaged in the construction of
canal between the river Rhone and the city OF
Aries. fifty miles in length at cost of 100000
The success of the French system, the leaders OF
the coming congress say, is due to the fact that
France has stood for policy and not for prof.
ect with the French merchant, manufacturer and
consumer reaping the benefits. This plan will be
advocated in the meeting here next month.