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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
FROM FREDERICK.

Much to the regret of the direc-
tors and stockholders of the stea-
mer Frederick, Captain Nathan
Maxsor has resigned his position
as captain. 1t is also a matter of
regret to the patrons of the boat.
We believe the trouble is that Cap
tain Maxson was not allowed to
have a choice in the matter of elect
ing a new pilot to succeed Captain
Vent, who left the boat at the close
of the season to take command of
another boat as captain. Last year
was a most successful one, fnanci-
ally, for the boat, and it is hoped
affairs will soon be adjusted in a
manner satisfactory to all parties.
The young lodies of Mr.. A. w.
Jsi-ii us Sunday School class have
made preparations scr a Mission
airy Luncheon" to be held in the
Town Hall tomorrow evening. A
good attendance is desired.
A phantom party will be held in
the Town Hall this evening by our
young people. It promises to be a
very amusing and entertaining af-
fair.
Rev. E. H. Jones, of the Metho
dist Protestant Church, closed hi:
extra meetings last Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. Charles Meredith, of Camder
N. j., is visiting his parents Mr.
and Mrs. George Meredith.
Miss Emma Downes is visiting
friends in Wilmington. She atten
ded the dance at Delaware Colleg
at Newark last week.
Miss Annie Conner, daughter o
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Conner, wa
united in marriage last Thursda,
evening to David Seacord, also O
this town. The marriage took plac
in Magnolia.
When the news reached us tina
the House of Representatives vote,
to reconsider the anti-Cigarette Bill
the w. c. T. U. promptly car
vassed the town, getting signers
a petition to send in without della
as they do not want the bill recon
sidered.
Messrs. Charles and Harry Win
gate, of Philadelphia, visited thei
parents Mr.. and Mrs. 7. c. Win
gate last Sunday.
Mr.. James B. Anderson is con
fined to his home by illness.
Mrs. Mary Harrington and daugh
ter Jennie, are visiting relatives il
Houston. A:
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

We offer one Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO.; Props, Toledo, @.
We, the undersigned, have known FL. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per
fectly honorable in all business transactions;
and financially able to carry out any abliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
I ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system Price, 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggists Testimonials free.
Halls Family pills are the best
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
WASHINGTON NEWS

1t is considered most unfortunate
by all that the odious Sampson
Schley difficulty should be revived
again, although it is admitted that
if the President did anything, he
could do nothing else than result
NIT his recommendations for re-
warding the war heroes in the
manner originally proposed. There
is practically 10 chance that the
promotion of either Sampson or
Schley will be favorbly acted on by
the Senate at this session and both
of them will retire before Congress
meets again next December. Wheth-
er any action will be taken regard
ing the subordinate officers will
largely depend upon the action of
the conference committee on the
naval appropriation bill. This
committee has under consideration
an amendment adopted by the
Senate in anticipation of wholesale
promotions. which provides that
officers advanced to higher grades
shall be carried as additional num-
bers. This amendment will ma
terially reduce the injustice to
officers who are set back by the
promotion of their more fortunate
4 colleagues.
The speculation which a year
was based OH the possible retire
ment of justice Horace Gray from
the United States Supreme Court
under the age limit, has been re.
vived with renewed energy anc
interest, although without any
cause. Justice Gray attained the
age Of retirement, whichis seventy
two years, last March, and thi:
interesting circumstance gave rise
to much gossip at that time as t.
whether or not he would claim the
privilege provided by the law. Nc
reason other than this has eve
been assigned, for Justice Gray
quitting the bench. His appearance
indicates that he is i'll the enjoy
ment of robust health, and tn,
proceedings of-the Supreme Cour
still bear testimony to the unim
; paired continuation of his old tim,
mental vigor and clarity. But il
spite of this, a number of inhuent
ial and we'll informed public mel
in Washington have revived tn,
talk,of Justice Gray's retiremen
from the bench at a comparativel,
early date, which to them means
hat it may occur within the mex
or Two, Probably the fact tina
Nsed to be- against tn
ms policy on colonia
" have something
ms. His expects
naturally given ris
Il OF speculation as t
who euder the Ill
1lch governs the Pre-
election of member
TT, will come fro1
Justice Gray havin
| from that section
Il of an extra session
ided, with the pre-
ring the holding {
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

"In the winter of 1895 and 90 was taken
down with "a severe attack of what is called
La Grippe" says f. +. Hewett, a prominent
druggist OF Winfield, I'll. "rhe only medi-
cine used was two bottles OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t broke up the cold and
stopped the coughing like magic, and have
never since been troubled with Grippe"
Chamberlains Cough Remedy can always
be depended upon to break up a severe cold
and ward off any threatened attack of pneu-
mOnia. 1t is pleasant to take, too, which
makes il the most desirable and one OF the
most popular preparations in use for these
ailments. For sale bv T. f. Hammersley.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
Rnsumonla Car Be Prevented.

This disease always results from cold or
an attack OF the grip and mad be prevented
by the timely use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. That remedy was extensively used
ddring the epidemics Of La Grippe ofthe past
few years'and not single case has ever been
reported that did not recover or that resulted
in pneumonia, which shows it to be certain
preventive OF that dangerous disease. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has gained world
wild reputation for It's cures Of cold and grip
Fer sale by 4. +. HamnoergFsV.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
How 10 Cure the Grip.

Remain quietly at home and take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as directed, and a
quick recovery is sure to follow. That rem
edy cOunteracts any tendency of the grip to
result in pneumOnia,w which is really the only
serious danger. Among the tens of thousands
who have used it for the grip not one case
has ever been reported that did not recover.
For sale by T. F. Hammersley.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

is likely to get a
Jaw and be permitted
light parades. The
la clumsy system, and
ION of parades was an
notion enacted years
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
To Cure a Cold in one Dav.

rake Laxative BTOmO Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money tit fails 10
cure f. W. Groves signature is on each
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

and the value of all Improvements
OH the land in another column
The bill reads as follows:
In all assessment of the value of
real estate for taxation, the value
of the land and the value of the
buildings ana Improvements there
OH shall be included. And in all
assessments of the rental value of
real estate for taxation, the rental
value of the land and the rental
value of the buildings and improve
ments thereon shall be included.
The foregoing provisions of this
section shall apply to all assess
ments of the value of real estate or
of the rental value Thereof for taxa
ton for state, county. hundred,
school, municipal or other public
purposes.
The cigarette bill became a law
of Delaware last week-so far as
the General Assembly was con
5 cerned; but a powerful lobby work
ed hard to have it reconsidered las
Monday and won their point.
t The appointment of DR.. Hiram
Y R. Burton, as one of the State Banl
e Directors for the Farmers Bank a
r Georgetown caused lots of uneasi
!. ness for Democrats, who do no
want the affairs of the Georgetown
b branch of that bank investigate
r by Union Republicans. Their Ell
/ fort to have the resolution maxim
/. DR.. Hiram R. Burton one of tn
S directors, reconsidered and defeated
was made to prevent this TIL
j. Georgetown Bank has thousand
(, of dollars worth of worthless pape
s given by Democrats for campaig
e purposes-so it is alledged, and tn
e Union Republicans are anxious
? investigate and show the source
some of the great Democratic co
ct ruption funds. The scheme di
$ not work.
lie Democratic members of Il
al House smarted under the Republ
h can party lash when Represent
rs tive Robertson's bill to reorganil
Sc the New Castle County Levy Cou
Ie on a seven-commissioner bas
passed the lower branch by a vo
II of 10 to IS, a straight party vo
o. excepting Representative Clar
fe Re publican, voted with the Dem
Gratis.
At present the Levy Court
n composed of five commissions
tt, while the Robertson reorganiz
YER ton measure authorizes the &c
OH ernor to appoint two addition
r. commissioners who shall ser
or until their successors are elect
ill in November 1902.
tie. Under the reorganization schei
ers each Senatorial district in rul
ere New Castle county is to constitl
no a Levy Court district, and III "
he mington all east of Market str
ed is to be one district and west
ill Market street another distr
Id According to this gerrymand
ent taking the representation in
lis present Legislature as a basis
etc Re ublicans would have four
the FIVE commissioners from ri
New Castle, and they also wO
70 get both commissioners from v
inc m .ngton, computing on the face
aw the returns at the last elect
er- Senator Hart is the only Del
inc cratic member in thehigher bral
1it- from rural New Castle county
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
hrottle the will of

hrottle the will Of
ssed last month at
Milford, has
lose who were then
-ir tenacity Of pur-
De admirable, were it
3perly; but the attempt
ne town of Milford back i'll
ard movement Of progress,
ply the narrow view Of a
unwilling to rise. above a
IN, 'esires to save ever penny
.neir fingers touch, without regard
to future economy or requirements.
These are the same people who OPP
posed town ownership of the light
and water; the grading Of streets;
the building of sewers and any inn
provements. They clamor loud for
good.order, and condemn the pay
ment OF. fair salaries to competent
nolice; but this class is present il
lmunites, asd it is we'll that
:. for the are the mill
prevent the wheel.
2 to extreme
$ should al
is not wei
stitution t,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

essive charges for com
agrants to Jail, the fees OF
and the fees of constables
egulated by law, if Senator
bill goes through.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

e to receive recognition
ne personal property. At
they are not recognized by
it is now proposed to make
roperty, and tax them for
purposes the same as cattle.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

1t is the intention of a law in
PRODUCED by Representative Dayett,
to permit the attachment of ten per
cent, of the wages of any person
for indebtness caused by the pur-
chase of groceries, provisions, or
the necessities of life. This bill
was concurred i'll by the Senate.
1t is intended to protect grocers
and storekeepers in cases where
they give credit and then have nc
way Of recovering the money due
them. The Senate also concurred
in Representative Hardesty's bill
providing punishment for defend
ants in execution and attachment
process who remove from the dis
trict of the state, destroy or secrett
the property so attached.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22
OTES

IS been the first week i'll
which any interest in Legislative
business has been shown. The
Senatorial vote has made some
change, and general breakup all
around is indicated. Mr. Addicks
has received four more votes max
ing his total 20, and the National
Committee is urging some kind of
a compromise.
The following shows the State
of the vote
The result of the ballot for the
long term Senatorship:
J. Edward Addicks, TO-
R. R. Kenney, %.
Colonel DUPONT 8.
Anthony Higgins, 8.
Levi c. Bird, ?.
For the short term the balloting
'lted.:-
Addicks, 20. ~
lard Salisbury, p.
Hiram R. Burton 7,
rles F. Richards, p
=. Hughes il
'latureiknocked out the
tectWes this week by
vote.
0tt has introduced
ing the Milfnrd
John Abbott,
lrge. w. Mar
and-A. w
IS The
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

ire appears to be a grand rush
Ie incorporated towns for water
electric light plants, and al
It every town Of any size is ask
to be permitted to issue bonds
public improvements.
The Senate confirmed the APP
ointment of Samuel H. Messick,
andrew H. Slaymaker and James
L. Shallcross to be members of the
State Board of Agriculture for three
years, two years and one year, re-
spectively.
Senator Abbott introduced all act
creating a State Railroad Commits
sion. The commissioners. three III
number, are to be appointed by the
governor, are to have inquisitoria
powers and are to be clothed witt
authority to carry to court matters
that the railway companies refuse
to adjust to the satisfaction of the
commissioners.
The House, by a vote of 20 to I.
concurred i'll the Senate bill pro
viding corporal punishment for wifi
beaters.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22


t is intended to protect grocers {
md storekeepers in cases where
hey give credit and then have no ;
way of recovering the money due !
hem. The Senate also concurred
n Representative Hardestys bill
punishment for defend
ants in execution and attachment
,rocess who remove from the dis
riot of the state, destroy or secrete
he property so attached.
Representative Chambers bill to
regulate the sale of eleomargarine
passed the Senate. In the old law ]
there was a loophole by which per
sons who sold colored oleomargarine
or imitation butter without a suit
able placard stating that it was not
genuine butter, could escape pros
ecution. Mr.. Chambers bill 50
the law that there will be
no doubt i'll the future, and "oleo"
and imitation buffers must be sold /
as such aud not as pure butter.
The State Board of Health law
increases the powers of the board,
so that it can make greater safe
guards and restrictions to prevent
contagion, and the other increases
from $1,000 annually to So 800 an
nually the appropriation for the
maintenance of the archaeological
and pathological laboratory at Del
aware College.
The Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Children is to have 5000
each year from the state if Repre-
sentative Shallcross, gets the Sen
ate to concur in the bill he has Just
got through the House.
There appears to be a craze to
incorporate Saving Banks in nearly
all the towns. Several bills of this
character have been killed but there
are several others waiting a chance
to get through.
Senator Knox's bill to require
the state treasurer to desposit state
funds where they will draw the
highest rate of interest, was re-
ported favorably last week. The
Senate was not prepared to act de-
6nitely on the bill, and it was made
the special order for Tuesday after
noon of this week.
Rehoboth is asking to be rein
corporated, and Lewes is asking
supplementary laws to her new
charter.
The House concurred in the Sen.
ate joint resolution to permit the
chancellor to publish i'll his reports
a record of appeal cases, no pro
vision to that effect being in exist
ence at present.
1t is now lawful to mark ballot.
at any general election with black
lead pencil, or crayon thus dispens
ing with the ink pad and rubber
stamp.
! The posposal to asses all heav!
: wagons used by oil companies t,
deliver oil i'll Delaware, at $1,000
. has found favor in the House, ant
will PROBABLY pass.
A state license of SIS per yea
will be fixed on each theatre in tn
Ne if Representative Vineyard
'ecomes a law.
Mott has introduce a
he laws governin!
practice of phys
interest to tn
the admis
s frot
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

The Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Children is to have 5000
each year from the state if Repre-
sentative Shallcross, gets the Sen
ate to concur in the bill he has just
got through the House.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

The House concurred i'll the Sen
ate joint resolution to permit the
chancellor to publish i'll his reports
a record of appeal cases, no pro-
vision to that effect being in exist
ence at present.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

The cigarette bill became a law
of Delaware last week-so far as
the General Assembly was con-
cerned; but powerful lobby work
ed hard to have it reconsidered last
Monday and won their point.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

aware, has
perly. II
o and the
a jury com
ltroduced. It
ppointment Of
one from each
es Of competent
anG draw the juries.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

Senator Knox's bill to require
the state treasurer to desposit state
funds where they will draw the
highest rate of interest, was re-
ported favorably last week. The
Senate was not prepared to act de-
initely on the bill, and it was made
the special order for Tuesday after
noon of this week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

Rehoboth is asking to be rein
cOrporated, and Lewes is asking
supplementary laws to her new
charter.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

There appears to be a craze to
incorporate Saving Banks in nearly
all the towns Several bills of this
character have been killed but there
are several others waiting a chance
to get through.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

It is now lawful to mark ballots
at any general election with black
lead pencil, or crayon thus dispens-
ing with the ink pad and rubber
stamp.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

The posposal to asses all heavy
wagons used by oil companies to
deliver oil i'll Delaware, at $1,000
has found favor in the House, and
will propably pass.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-02-22

The. State Board of Health law
increases the powers of the board,
so that it can make greater safe
guards and restrictions to prevent
contagion, and the other increases
from 81 900 annually to So 800 an
nually the appropriation for the
maintenance of the archaeological
and pathological laboratory at Del
aware College.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-20
A SMOOTH NEGRO THIEF.
A san Francisco Woman Robbed of
Her Watch While AT the Capitol.

While passing through this city yes:er-
day morning, Mrs 4. T. Burnes, Of 3i5
Page Street, San Francisco, Cal, was
robbed of a handsome gold watch, set in
diamonds. and valued at $50. Mrs. Burnes
has been spending the winter in New
York. Yesterday morning while en- route
to Pittsburg she arrived at the Baltimore
and Ohio depot at 7:3O O'Clock and found
that she had several hours before her
train would leave.
Taking advantage of the stop. Mrs.
Burnes visited the Capitol. After spend
ing some time in the building she walked
out on the steps OF tie east front She
sat down and looked at her watch
and found that il was $50 o'clock. After
remaining there some time she looked up
and saw a colored man standing over her.
| He asked her If she was waiting for a
| train and on being told that she expected
to take the l:10 train he replied that she
| had just eight minutes in which to catch
the train for the West
AS she arose she felt for her watch and
| found that il was missing. Going to the
depot she reported the matter to De
tective Barbee, ii being only a few min
utes after 10 O'Clock when she reached
the station. Detective Barbee made a
search for the man. but was unable to
| find him. Mrs Burnes continued on her
| journey, but report was made to head
quarters by the detective later in the day
and several men have been assigned to the
| case. Mrs. Burnes gave 4 good descrip-
ton of the negro.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-20
FIGHT FOR LOWER RATES
A Legal Battle to Compel a Cheap
er Telephone Service.
The Case of Manning d Co. and
Others Against the Chesapeake
and Potomnc-The Opening Argu-
ucnt in the Plaintiffs Behalf.

There is no litigation pending before the
District courts in which the residents of
Washington are SO deeply interested as
in the result of what are known as the
telephone cases. The litigation was COM
menced by James F. Manning d Co, who
filed a petition In the Supreme Court of
the District asking the court to restrain
the Chesa peake and Potomac Telephone
Company from removing its telephone in
struments and other appliances from the
plaintiffs place of business and also to
compel the defendant 10 comply with the
act Of Congress passed June 80. 1895. fix
ing the rates for telephone service in the
District.
According TO the act of Congress the
highest price for telephone service was
fixed at $50 per annum. At that time the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany. it is claimed, charged as much a.
Sl20 per annum for its service.
Soon after the filing Of the suit for in
junction by Manning & Co. other sub
scribers for the service Of the telephone
company entered similar suits. until sew
enty-iive or more were on record in the
Office OF the clerk OF the Supreme Court
of the District in the great majority Of
these suits the compliments are repre-
scented by Attorneys Birney & Woodland
and Hemphill & Peter. The telephone
company is represented by Messrs. VII
son & Hoehling and WorthingtoD. Head
d Frailey.
When the petitions were presented to
one Of the justices Of the Supreme Court
o. the District the application for lnjunc-
tion was denied and both parties to the
litigation began taking testimony prepar-
atory to trying the case on its merits
Thousands Of typewriter pages Of testi-
mony were taken in different cities
throughout the United States and sub
United TO the court. The complainants
alleged that the telephone company could
furnish the service then operated at the
prices fixed 10y the act of Congress. The
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company coatended that IT would be i'm
possible TO do so. except at great loss
and produced its books and accounts in
court TO uphold the claim Aside from
that fact. il was contended by the defen-
dant that the act OF Congress regulating
the price for telephone service in the Dis
trict is unconstitutional
After hearing argument on the ques-
ton. the court denied The Injunction ask
ed for and the patrons OF the service
OF the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company took IN appeal to the
Court OF Appeals for the District
The act Of Congress passed June so
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-20
THE RAILROAD NOT NEGLIGENT
William +. Ellis Loses His Suit for
Heavy Damages.

In the suit of William f Ellis against
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany to recover $4,000 damages for per
sonal injuries, the jury yesterday, under
instructions from the court, rendered a
verdict for the defendant Ellis alleged
in his declaration that he was seriously
injured on July >. 1899. while returning
from Bay Ridge, Md. to Washington as
a passenger aboard one Of the cars owned
and operated by the defendant company.
After the testimony for the plaintiff was
concluded Messrs. Hamilton and Colbert,
counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. stated that negligence on the part
OF the company had not been shown and
moved TO take the case from the jury.
Justice Cole heard arguments on the mo
ton. granted IL. and instructed the jury
to find a verdict In accordance with his
ruling