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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
L. S. Authorities
Take OUer Another
Big Hotel In London

London, Eng, April 20--7The Amer
lean authorities here have just taken
over another hotel. the Belgrave Man
sions in Grosveuor Gardens. located
only stones throw from the present
American naval headquarters. The
embassy already has two hotels and
five large houses in this district as
well rs a large building n short dis
lance away occupied by the UniteJ
States shipping board.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
4. S. Competition Is
Causing Germans Worn

The Hague. Netherlands. April 90
a series Of articles on the Chemical
Industries OF the United States" has
been appearing in the Chemiker Zei-
tung. The series closes in the latest
number or the review with an OUT
line OF measures which Geruan,-
should take TO meet American CONF
petition after the war. particularly In
the field OF dyes and organic chem-
istry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Discharged Soldiers Are
GiUen MILITARY Funerals

London, Eng, April 20-Uutil re-
Gently the British war office did not
recognize any financial responsibility
in relation TO the funeral Of a dis
charged soldier. II is now announced
that a grant Of s25 will be made in
every case, and military hOnors ac-
corded.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Special Services Held
For Men Working Sunday
In Vegetable Gardens

London, eng. April 90. Many
clergymen in English towns now hold
q special morning service on sunday
Tor men who spend their Sundays in
their vegetable gardens. The service
lasts only 15 minutes. is held AZ
a M, and the workers are specific
ally invited 70 come IN their working
clothes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
lis NEW AS PAINT
BUT HUGE And HAS
FIGHTING SPIRIT
ND ARMY EVER MARCHEDWITH
MORE ARDOR To MEET An ENEMY

Australian Correspondent Says He Rode All Day in Big
Touring Car and AL the Time the Whole Landscape
Was Dotted With Marching, Drilling Ameri-
can Soldiers in Great Numbers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Bohemian Kings Mantle Is Recovered
-.li:- -.iI:- -:I:- -:I:- -:H:-
Had Been Long Guarded By Old Woman

ONDON of the Of
l. which
tie shop owned by old who has been guarding reasung
vOtedly. a Central News despatch rom
The Of the mantle has caused super
] emblen of
sovereignty VIII be required original
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20
Champion Berlin H0arder Is Discovered
-:iI:- -:lI:- -:U:- -:1:- III
Supplies Hidden For Months Are Seized

CIOCOM Sweden April champion German hamste- "a food
oIdaTs are called in Germany, has been discovered
OF ms house the following articles werefo unf
Two hundred pounds of oatmeal
OF wheat Hour So pounds of weight Of more fbs7
~ pounds 40 pounds OF 30 pounds
pounds OF rice p pounds Of coffee 80 marks
his were onfsc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
NEWS OF THE DAY
DOWN DELAWARE
Kent County Levy Court ke-
ceives Claim for Injury to
Horse on Public Road.
TO GO TO KANSAS CITY
Arrangements for Students al
Delaware College Following
Closing of the S. A. T. c.

Special Correspondence of Every Evcnign
Newark. Dec 4-fn order to enable
every student in Delaware College TO
remain after the demoblzation OF the
s. A. T. c., the Faculty have appointed
a Committee of Student Self-Heip. The
Committee consists of Professor G. l..
Dutton. chairman, and Professors q. A.
Kmrbcr and G. A. McCue. The aim
of the committee is to find profitable
ernpIovment for every man who Is strug-
Cling 10 get an education. Thus COM
mittce was originally organized by Pro-
fcssor III. L. Tiffany, and did fine work
for many promising men of limited means.
Professor Dutton has started energetIcally
to meet the needs of the students. He
is receiving daily applications from dc
serving men for work, and will be glad
to learn of positions such as the young
men can fill in Newark, IN Wilmington,
and ON nearby farms and industries
Another means Of helping men to con-
tinuc in College is the Student Loan Fund
From this fund loan of one hundred
dollars is made to students IN need. II
they have been in college at least one year
and provided they are worthy. This
fund was started by the late Colonel
Lewis ". Mustard, OF Lewcs. and was
taken ,ip bv Josiah Marvel of Wilmington
and put upon a sound, permanent, work
inc basis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
KENT LEVY COURT.

spee7a. Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, Dec. At the meeting OF
Kent County Levy Court, Yesterday
application was received from Mr. Buck
son OF Smyrna, asking damages Tor a
horse belonging 10 him which was injured
on the main road IN front OF Odd fellows
cen etery, Smyrna, having a heel string
cut In two, action was deferred until the
next meeting. MIR Buckson claimed
$l60 damages.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the transfer Of $4,000 from the general
fund to the county building fund and an
order for S5,2O3.6 TO r. g Ballnger.
contractors Of the court house rebuilding.
was ordered paid.
The following were appointed the
members of Board Of Tax Revision
First district, Charles X Massey
Second. Ed William, John W Fenni1nore
Third, left open, Fourth, William II
Willis, Robert P Davis; Fifth. John Caro-.
Alfred g. Massey; Sixth, Charles !.
Warren. John " Webb; Seventh George.
B kersey, Jacob G. Brown; Eighth.
John G. Darby. Chester Gray. Ninth.
stephen Wroten, Ora G Sapp. TcntlL
Thomas Kirby, John " Herring
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
GREAT TIME AT STAFFORD.

special Correspondents Of livery Evening
Scaford. Dec 4.-Wrig,lts auditorium
was packed 70 the doors, Monday night;
70 witness the opening performance Of
the Hobbs & Longendvkc Ninstrcls, gwen
for the benefit OF the local circle of the
Red Gross. Tickets oi admission com
manded premium.
The street parade, headed by the sea
ford Cornet Band. had to be abandoned
because OF the wet condition Of the streets
following q day OF rain, but the band
PLAYED several selections in front of the
auditorium previous 10 the entertain
ment.
The big crowd inside the auditorium
was on edge at SIS, when Charles Van
Leer, musical director for the boys, took
his place at the piano and struck up a
rag" selection This was the signal that
the performance was TO begin, Following
Mr.. Van Leer's selection the voices OF the
% black-face artists could be heard behind
the curtain singing Their opening song,
.'Iau1a, Yama Land" accompanied BY
MIR. Van Leer at the piano At the con
clusion Of the song the curtain went UP
and the performance was on. The program
was OF the best, and the large audience
was thoroughly entertained 10 the close
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Elkton, Md, Dec. 4.--Mrs. Julia
Jurgcans OF Elloton has been officially
notified by the War Department that her
son, George Jurgeans, member of the
3l3th Infantry, was wounded second
time on November z, while in action.
The White Hall Farmers Club will hold
a ono-day fair on Friday next. There
will be exhibits of household and fancy
articles and farm products.
Mrs. Frank G. Hurn has been appointed
deputy clerk in the Cecil county court
and entered upon her duties yesterday.
Mrs. Hurn, previous to her marriage to
Mr.. Hurn. who is now III the service in
France, was employed in the District
Court office at Washington.
Marriage licenses were issued yestcr-
day, to p. Edgar Rayheld of Newport
News, Va, and Miss Jeanette Waters
of Wilmington; Edgar Roth of Indian
apolis, Ind, and Miss Bertha Wilson of
Havrc de Grace, Md.
Mrs. jefferson d, Smith and family
of Norfolk, Va, and Mrs. Herbert d.
Sparrow of New York City are visiting
then parents, Register of Wills and Mrs
r. ID. Rowland
The funeral of Mrs Ida Smith, widow
Of Charles IL. Smith, who died suddenly
on Sunday AT her home in Baltimore,
was held in Elkton today. Rev Alfred
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
Jump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should drink
hot water each morning
before breakfast

Why Is man and woman half the time
feeling nervous. despondenf, worried
some days headachy dull and unstrung.
Some days really incapacitated by illness
r. VIC all would practice inside bathing
what 2 gratifying change would take
place Instead % thousands Of hall sirle.
an:cmic-looking souls with paaty muddy
cotnplcxions VIC should sec crowds Of
happy, healthy rosy-checked people every
where The reason is that tho human
system docs not rid itself each day Of all
the waste which it accumuiates under our
present mode OF living. For every ounce
Of food and drink taken into the system
nearly an ounce Of waste material must
be carried out, else it ferments and forms
ptoInainc-iiiie poisons which are absorbed
into tho blood
Men and women, whether sick or
vel, are advised to drink each morning
before breakfast, glass Of real hot water
with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate
ID it, as q harmless means Of washing out
Of the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels
the indigestible material, waste, sour bile
and toxins
Millions Of people who had their turn
az constipation, bilious attacks, acid
stomach nervous days and sleepless
nights have become real cranks about the
morning inside-bath A quarter pound
Of limestone phosphate will not cost much
al the drug store, but j. sufficient 70
demonstrate to anyone its cleansing,
Sweetcuing and freehcning effect upon
the <ys'cm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
DELAWARE COLLEGE MATTERS.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Newark, Dec 4.-The work of dc
mobolizing the Student Army Training
Corps at Delaware College was started
today. While the ). \. I. G., Is now
practically thing Of tho past. 1t will
probably take the remainder Of this month
TO conclude all details relative TO the
denobiliration such as physical cxamina-
ucns, etc.
Jerome B. Bell ot Wilmington has
made contribution TO the tree fund At
Delaware College in honor Of hia two sons
Jerome h. Be ,Ir aud IIarrie 4. Bel,
who graduated from Delaware.
Dean L. Laurence Smith and Professor
George Z. Dutton. have been elected
faculty members Of the Delaware College
Athletic Council The Council will or
ganize in 3 few days and start plans for
the basketball season. 4 coach has not
vet been secured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
NEWS OF LAUREL.
Special Correspondence Of Every Evenins

Special Cores spondcncc Of Every Evening
Laurel. Dec. 4.-Mrs Minnie Wal
son. who has been seriously i'll from an
attack of heart trouble, is showing very
little Improvement Her son, Captain,
Charles Nj " Alison Of the Medical
Branch ot the United States Army
spent Thanksgiving with her
Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch and sons,
Reese. Carlton and Homer Lynch, Of
Philadelphia, have been visiting friends
and relatives in Laurel, where they
formerly resided.
Mrs. Walter Clark, who spent the
past three weeks here visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas II Hearn,
has returned 10 Chincoteague, Va.
Mrs Pauline Moore Harris and son
OF Reading, Pa, are visiting her parents,
MIR. and Alrs. d. O. Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G. JONES moved
today to recently purchased farm
near Aiillsboro. MT JONES was, until
his retirement . few weeks ago, one OF
the most prominent merchants IN tins
town. having been engaged IN the mer-
camille business for the past II years.
Mrs Harvey NJ Phillips and son,
Harvey. Jr. who We're visiting he par
ents, Rev and A1rs. Avery Donovan
of Centerville, Md, have returned home.
An enjoyable theatre party was gwen
bv Mrs Grace Williams IN honor Of
her brother, Charles Trammell OF the
United States Navy. At the close OF the
performance a pleasant social evening
was spent at the home Of Mrs. Williams,
during which fine collation. was served
The guests present were: Misses Blanche
Elliott, Reba Prettymsn, Mildred Eggs,
Isabelle Galloway, Madeiyn Jones; ill
lam Nabb, Howard Pusey, and Robert
Collins
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
MAY SUE FOR DAMAGES.

Special Correspondence of Every kvoninR
Laurel. Dee. l. Becoming frightened
~. passing automobile, = horse driven
hv Charles Donnw;.r dashed down copper
street and plunged down an enhanklncnt
SIX feet hiph. fortunately doing but little
injury to ;hc animal and beyond aspr"ined
wrist, no injury to the driver
The vounv man could not guide the
horse as ono of his rcins had broken.
The en.bantmcnt WAS the approach to
a bridge over q small brook crossing the
street, the bridge having been washed
away during frcshet last spring.
Tho driver claims that he did not know
that the bridge was gone and there tclng
no lights OF warming signals displtyedd,
bc conld not see the chasm into which
he plunged He threatens to bring SUIT
against the town fo- injuries sustained
and for the loss Of the carriage, which
was wrecked
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
NEWS OF STAFFORD.

SPECIAL Correspondence OF Every Evening
Seaford, Dec d.-Frank G. Dawson
lost the end of the foretinger on his right
hand last night by catching it in a knife
of paper trimmer at his store on High
street.
The schooner Joseph F. Cooper, which
was abandoned at sea and the crew
picked up by the steamship Eastern Star,
$50 miles west of Cape Hatteras, is owned
principally 10y Seaford parties She is a
three-mast, wooden schooner of 3l5 gross
tons, and was built at Sharptown, Md,
in 1915 Her home port is Seatord.
Albert Moore of Norfolk, Va, rs visit
ing his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Moore, on
Front street.
Mrs. r. Berkie Horsey of Baltimore,
Md, IS spending this week here with her
parents. Mr.. and MrH w. &. Tull
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
DIED AT AGE OF s..

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Seaford, Dec. 4-Mrs. Mary Hurley,
Seafords oldest woman, widow Of Burton
Hurley, died st the home Of her grand
son. Fred Locates, here. Monday night,
aged 81 wears Mrs Hurley had been in
poor health for about three years, during
which time she had been confined to her
bed Previous u that time She had led
an active life. She WAS member ol the
NJ. P. Church.
Mrs. Hurley is survived by seven chill
dren--Wilbur, John and Edward Hurley,
Mrs Maggie Locates, Mrs. Perry Adams,
Mrs. Nillard Willln and Mrs William
Puscv. all Of Seaford.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued by Justices
of the Peace and Magistrates Of this city
and State arc as follows:
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Justice of the Peace Harry |. ellis
Frederick Or6eld, of II East Fifth
street, and Gertrude Grassenger, Of Ches-
ter. Pa.
Magistrate Lawrence J. Broman-
Daniel Bowers. of 2oS West Second street,
and Annie +. Flcmer, of POS West Sc ond
street: Joseph +. GiIkcv. of New Castle
and Emily L. Roop, of Merchantville, n. j
SUSSEX COUNTY.
Justice of the Peace J. II Phillips, Of
Seaford- Mark H. vii, Jr., of Oak Grove,
and Carrie M West, of Bridgevillc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
WEDDING AT Laurel.
special Correspondence Of Every E,enu

Special Correspondence Of Every Egenng
Laurel. dee. Mis-. Auna /. Walls.
daughter Of MIR and Mrs Fverette walls.
and d Guy Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs.
David " Ralph, were married last even
ing at the home Of the brides parents.
on CLAYTON avenue, bY Rev Frank II.
Carpenter, pastor Of Centenary NJ. Il.
Church On their return from their
wedding tour thev will reside ON a farm
which the groom hes purchased
The marriage has becn announced ot
Mis- Florence NJ wilson. daughter ol
Mr. End Mrs harc~ NJ wilson md
John Il Kitchens son oI AIr and Mrs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
Wounded and Gassed.

Mrs. P. Mulroonoy of 1907 Chestnut
street received letter from her son,
Joseph b. Mahoney. of the Ihiriy-sixth
Aero Squadron, who has been IN France
for IL months. telling her to expect him
home soon lie was shot and gassed on the
22d Of July end was in u base hospital at
bordeaux for seven weeks Frank Walsh,
whose death was reported recently, is
first COUSIN OF MahoneX's.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
WILL GO TO KANSAS.

Special Correspondence of Every fVeaing
laurel, Dec 4--Announcemnt has
hccn m"dc OF the appointment of Rev.
a. \ Ward, pastor of Salisbury NJ 7.
Church. to the chancclorship Of the
Kansas City University, Of kanNlS CITY,
Kansas
Rev. MIR. Ward will not assume his
new duties until March l, 1919, and Will
fiji his present charge until an appoint
ment can h, made ~ the next conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

tnsign Mark Smith is conducting
special evangelical meetings all tins week
81 the Salvation Army hall, Fourth and
King streets. The ensign is an interesting
speaker For some time he ha-s been
working among the soldiers IN several
camps The meetings will commence at
clock All are invited TO attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
SCHOOL. ON SATURDAY
,ial Correspondence Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
laurel Dec. 4-lor the first time IN
their history the Laurel Public Schools
u i'll hold session on Saturday, December
The board of Education had decided
on this innovation 20 avoid Opening The
schools on Monday before Christmas
which they otherwise would have had 70
90 to make up the necessary tinre for
thi< term
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
ON THE WAY TO A LAUNCH.

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, Dec. 4-A party Of nearly
40 persons, manly from New York and
New Jersey, stopped IN Dover yesterday
afternoon. for luncheon
They were en-routc for Milford where
the launching Of tie boat De Colora.
took place today Miss Lydia Colora,
one of the party was the sponsor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

NJ. Harvey Kitchens, of near Mount Zion
They were married Wednesday evening
last at the Methodist Protestant parsonage
by Rev James IL. Straughn, pastor of
Christ Church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
ReceptjOn 10 Soldiers.

Citizens of the Ninth ward are max
ing elaborate preparation for o recep-
ton to returning soldiers. A. J. Cross,
State Representative, has invited AL
Interested in the project to attend
meeting ut the BrnndyWine fHe house,
1wenty-fIfth and Market streets, nj
g o'clock tomorrow evening. S9ggcs-
tions will he welcomed and further ncthod
of procedure determined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
To Tell of Soldier Camps.

Lost something? Try classified adver-
tisement in Every Evening g.-A0v.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
Grow Your Hair
FREE RECIPE

After being almost totally bald = Nen
yorg b,Jsiuesg man grew hair and now
mas a prolific growth mt ago of GH-loT
hich ne win send the genuine foflN
free on request 80 any man or woman
,sho yqfghp4 10 oyercDrne dandrIf or gain
nev hair growth HiH address IS John
~ Britain BA 663. station = Nrw T"f@
~ y This iE genuine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

L. Jones of Trinity =. u. Church conduct
ed the SERVICES.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

You try an Every Evening want adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
Tailored Serge Suits
Velour & Novelty $7E
Mixture Coats

In keeping with the lines q the
season, the back Of coats fall IN
full sweep and some show plaits
on sides. You will also notice plat
ed belts. kit coney collars or large
convertible collars edged with
bands of plush Satin lined
throughout or to waist. One
sketcked
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

.'r -; $50, y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
Honor Roll

For long weeks yet mothers and
wives of boys overseas Will continue
tell of the sacrifice of lives that peace
might be accomplished. Mrs. Florence
Cecil OF 522 North Twenty ninth
street. is one Of the wives who has
Just received Il telegram from the War
department informing her OF the death
Of her husband. Private Robert Lee
action IN France on October "a Cecil
was 4 member OF Company Is. Three
Hundred and Forty-fourth Machine
Gun Battalion. one Hundred and sew
ing toward the close OF the war.
Mrs Virginia Green. of 26 East
Fourth Street. South Richmond. has
her son. Frederick Melvin Green, for
merry of the Richmond Grays. who was
killed in action in France on october
III. having, been overseas only q few
months: Another son; William Ernest
Green. is receiving military training at
the University OF Virginia.
Corporal c. T.. Wiley. Jr.. a Rich
mond man, was killed in action in
France on october Il. according to in
formation just received by his aunt
Mrs. w. y. Rice. Of this city. Young
Wiley was !, member of the famous
Mrs Margaret p Conrad. formerly
Miss PeEran, sister OF Mrs. Barton
Grundy of zoo Nest framslin street
death OF her son. Private James Mitch
ell Conrad. killed in action September
70. Young Conrad's father was the
late Parker Il. Conrad, of this city.
Robert NJ. Higgins has just received
a telegram from the War Department
informing him OF the death of his son.
Robert NJ Higgins, Jr.. October II.
Young Higgins will be remembered IN
Richmond as detective in the en-
pioy of the Seapoard Railway Coin
pany and the Southern Express Com
Ie VT
He is survived by his father, four
brothers and three sisters.
Private George ID. Edwards, former
ly member of the Monticello Guard,
Of Charlottesville. in which orEaniza-
ton he enlisted at the age OF seven
teen. was killed in action October l6,
according to information received 10y
his sister, Mrs Charles S. Tuner, Of
50O9 Chaiin Street. this city.
the service overseas concerns Freder-
lex IL. Franck. Jr.. of 322l West Main
street. who has just recovered from
being accidentally wounded by the ex-
plosion OF ~ she'll behind the lines w
France, and Corporal NJ. l.. Harris, SOY.
ot Mrs. Emma Harris, of Highland
Springs. who is recuperating in a base
hospital. having been wounded in ac-
ton October Ii.
name of Sergeant Raymond y. Rector.
the son Of John w. Rector. of 724
Haynes Avenue
Reported missing in action in to-
days casualty list is Private Richard
T.. Lawrence. OF r. f. d. No. 8, the
son vf Mrs. Mary ID. Lawrence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
|BEREsFQRD WINS SUIT
AGAINST LOCAL FIRM
Prominent Britfshcr Allowed SOO,2IO
for Commissions on Horse
Contracts.
FRENCH AND BELGIAN AGENT
Purchased 10000 HCI.c S for Which,
ss He Alleges, He Was to Have Re-
ceived Commissi1Es-Lcd Forces
Into Kimberley in Bocr War.

.Beresford vs.. Smyth Bros. Mcclellan
,McCleary Co. III the Law and fHui'!
Court. the jury brought in Ncrni'9
his damages at s9o,25o., This is said
ttof.bc the largest verdict ever rem
,dercd ina Richmond law court,
"a The Beresfcrd case. as It Is Sencr
trial since Tuesday. The plaintiff sued
for 100000. He claimed this amount
as being the total OF commissions due
him on about 10000 horses. Which ne
Belgian governments for use during
the. war. He alleged that he was
lpromi sed n commission of SIS for each
horse. This allegation was denied ny
the defendant company, when COM NJ.
ed that Bcresford WAS paid for ms
services by the establishment win
which the sellers contracted.
~ After the verdict was returned las,
might, attorneys for the defense moved
the court to set aside the verdict on
the grounds that il was contrary 10
the law and evidence. caused by the
3misdircction OF the court in giving ana
not giving certain instructions, anu
that il is excessive Argument on the
motion TO set aside will he heard at
"a later day in the term.
& In the trial OF the case the pla!ntin $
attorneys were Williams ana Nu,.en'
George Bryan and Harry smith repre-
scented the defendant.
Seton BercSford. the plaintiti IN the
suit, is a man of prominence in treat
Britain, and is a brother of Lord Decles.
He was a dashinr officer in the Boer
war: and led Sir John French's column
into Kimberley. Arriving there in ad-
vance of the troops, he brought to
Cecil Rhodes the news that BritiSh
forces were coming TO the rescue. He
wound prevented him from taking an
active part in the world war.