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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

a cough is not disease but a symptom.
Consumption and bronchitis, which are the
most dangerous and fatal diseases, have for
their first indication a persistent cough, and
if properly treated as soon as this cough APP
pears are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully successful
and gained its wide reputation and extensive
sale by its success in curing the diseases
which cause coughing. lit is not beneficial
it Will not cost you a cent. For sale by 7. f
Hammersley, Druggist.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

TOMORROW the city of Whining
ton election will take place and the
Republicans have every reason to
expect a sweeping victory. The
Union Republicans went into COM
mon primaries with the dupont fac
ton, and are Loyalty supporting the
nominees-several of whom they
were able to nominate in fair con-
tests at the primaries, and there is
one satisfaction Union Republicans
will have, be the result at the polls
tomorrow what it may; and that
is, they will know exactly where to
place the blame, or give credit fol
results; as the separate tickt ar
Tangement under the two emblems
will reveal just how loyal the du
Pontites are to the ticket. The re.
suit in Wilmington's elections to
morrow will be looked for in polit
ical circles all over Delaware will
unusual interest.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

tax Office scandals, the changing of cleo
ton returns, the counting out of Repub-
licans who were elected, the passage of
partisan laws, were not done by the
joint head Of the party, which would
not stoop personally to such dOings.
But the tail did all of those things. and
the head accepted the resuIv without
turning hair or throwing back an ear. :"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31
Five killed in a trolley collision.

Albany, N. Y, May 27.-Electric cars
racing for a switch, while running in
opposite directions at the rate of 40
miles an hour. cost five lives yester.
day afternoon by a terrific collision in
which over 40 prominent people were
injured some fatally and others seri-
ously. The dead: Frank Smith, motor
man; William Nichols, motorman;
Maud Kellogg. of Round Lake; Annie
Rooney. OF Stuyvesant Falls; David
Mahoney, mate on the Dean Richmond,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

Miss Florence Newman, whoI has been a
great sufferer from muscular rheumatism,
says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only
remedy that affords her relief Miss Newman
is much respected resident of the village of
Gray, n. Y, and makes this statement for the
benefit of others similarly afflicted. This lin
iment is for sale by T. F. Hammersey, Drug
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31
Ne Boxers Aaain ACTIVE.

London. May 29.-"The Boxers are
again active in all districts where
there are no foreign troops" says a
dispatch to The Standard from Tien
Tsin. "a missionary who was going
to Lulu on the Grand canal was fore,
ed to return to Tien Tsin on account
of a fierce fight raging between Boxers
and Catholic converts. There was
heavy firing on both Sides.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

at is with a good deal of pleasure and sat
isfaetion that recommend Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy" says
Druggist A. W. Sawtelle, Of Hartford, Conn,
"A lady customer, seeing the remedy ex-
posed for sale on my show case, said to me
/ really believe that medicine saved my life
the past summer while.at the Shore and she
became SO enthusiastic over its merits that
at once made up my mind to recommend it
IN the future, Recently gentleman came
into my store so overcome with collie pains
mat he sank at once to the floor. gave him
dose of this remedy which helped him. re
peated the dose and in fifteen minutes he left
my store smilingly informing me that he felt
as Wellas ever" Sold by T. f. Hammersley,
druggist.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

-.. me children how to draw
at our public schools, and in practi-
cal 1ife-work, they will find this
knowledge of almost as much ser
vice to them as histcry-perhaPs
more so. If the farmer boy can
make an intelligent drawing of the
parts of machine,o or design for any
article, this would make clear his
desires and convey his ideas clearer
than words. In all up-to-date ed
vocational institutions, drawing il
an important part of their teaching
1t should be established in all o
our incorporated town schools, anc
Milford should look after this TO
: the coming school year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

been disqualified as a voter at the
polls he is still omnipotent in the
party convention, or. at least the
politicians who control are Even
his apparent suppression is only
partial and temporary. A consider
able and increasing number pos
sess the necessary educational quail
fcations, and the limitations on
the suffrage will therefore become
less and less effective. The South
is Democratic from principle and
will stay so whatever becomes Of
the negro.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31
AGAINST secret Societies.

Des Moines. Ia. May 29.-By a vote
of 80 to 60 yesterday afternoon the
general assembly Of the United Presby
terrain church adopted the judiciary
committees report with regard to an
Interpretation Of article Is of the
creed. The action Of the assembly is
in effect to excludc members of secret
orders from admission to the church.
It is also interpreted by some OF the
delegates to mean the expulsion OF
members OF the church who now be-
long to the secret societies.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

The work of the Lincoln Public School for
the year, closed with an entertainment on
Saturday evening last. given by the pupils
under Miss Georgia Arnold. The exercises
were fine, rejecting credit on teacher and
pupils. a most pleasing feature OF the even
ing was a march and scarf drill, by sixteen
young ladies dressed in white and carrying
red and white scarfs. Music was furnished
by the Lincoln Orchestra, who do work OF no
mean order. In closing, the entire school
sang a salute to the flag. A small admission
fee was charged,to be used in furnishing seats
for the hall, greatly needed improvement,
as at present the finest entertainment has its
drawbacks owing to the lack of seating ac-
commodations.
Mr.. James KILLER and family left on Thurs
day for Charlottesville, West Va, where they
will make temporary abode. In about two
weeks Mr.. KILLER will visit the Pan-A merican
exposition at Buffalo.
Miss Linda Todd and Miss Jennie Cubbage
were visitors of Miss May I'ruitt last week.
Since c2= last communication, another
new arrival is in Lincoln. He is the 9-pOund
son of Mr. and Mrs. r. J. Marker.
George b. Clendaniel, one Of our merchants,
has gone to Philadelphia on business trip.
Our townlwas almost depopulated on Thurs
day-Decoration Day. part of our people
went to Milford to witness the two games OF
ball, and large crowd accompanied our band
to Georgetown.
Mrs. Burr, daughter and SOL, who have been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lewis for some
time,eft on Thursday for their home in Coli
1 ifOrnia.
/ Mr.. Edward Short and sister, Miss Sadie
of Lewes, Miss Linda Todd, of Greenwood, and
/ Miss Jennie Cubbage, of Milford, have FOL
the past week been visiting S. c. Cubbage and
| family.
Our school closed on Wednesday, with appro
/ pirate exercises.
The following is the result Of the annual ex
animation in the prin cipal's room Of thu
Lincoln Public School: A class-Nellie John
SON. 80; Mary Abbott, So; Nellie Beardsley, 50
b Class-Linian Morrison so; Bernice Atkins
90; Eta Houston, SO; Arthur Walls, 90.
Class-Jrana Postles, o.. d Class-GeorgC
Morrison, 95; Minnie Beardsley. 92; Lulu ReeC
81; Alice Atkins, 90.
Strawberries are being shipped daily to TIN
city markets, and so far have brought salts
factory prices. S. &. &.
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HAmerIos the Common Enemy ,,

Vienna, May 29.-The Neues Wiener
Tageblatt, in the course of an article
advocating the formation of g Euro
pean Customs League against the Uni
ted States, says: America is the
common enemy Of all, an enemy so for
midable that each European country
must succumb unless leagued with the
rest of Europe Even united Europe
will have hard fight."
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Killed by Discharges Italians,

Greenwich, Conn, May 29.-Jacoh
Larsen, an engineer employed as night
foreman of a gang constructing a sew
er a mile east Of Greenwich, was muir
dered last night by three Italians
whom he had discharged. The muir
der was particularly brutal one. Lar
sen was stabbed in the abdomen, being
nearly disembowled.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

Jerome B. Iayton,a we'll known and highly
respected farmer, died at his home near HOr-
sey's X-Roads. May s, 1905, aged 20 years and
days, Mr.. Layton was kind iudulgent
father, 4 good neighbOr, and a christian gen.
tleman. He was "a member of Trinity NJ. E.
Church for a number Of years. He leaves a
wife. one son and three daughters.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31
ReIeased Convict Rearrested.

Plattsburgh, n. Y, May 29.-Joseph
A. Haas, alias Joseph Hays. of New
York city. who was released from
Clinton prison at Dannemora yester-
day, after serving term of five years.
was Immediately rearrested and
brought here and is now in jail under
$1,000 bail. The crime for which he
served time was the misappropriation
of gold valued at about $4,000 from a
New York firm. The present arrest
was made under a civil suit instituted
by the firm to recover the money value
OF the gold stolen. Haas father is said
to be a wealthy resident Of Pittsburg.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31
Arrest for Cruel Treatment Of Boy.

Agent Stout of the Society for Prevention
of Cruelty 80 Children, went last week to
LeweS, where he had Mrs. Minnie May Price
arrested for brutally assaultiug her ten-year-
old adopted son. Agent Stout found "A home
for the boy with George COverdale, farmer
mt Cool Spring.
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Towne to Become q New Yorker.

Duluth, MINI, May 29.-Former
Senator Charles A. Towne will remove
to New York the latter part Of June,
and will make that city his future
home Politics will be a secondary
consideration with Nj. Towne for the
next few years, it is said. Mr. Towne
left yesterday for New York upon bust
ness in connection with the new COM
pany he is promoting, and Of which he
will be the head. Mr.. TOwne and those
associated with him have an option
upon 100000 acres of oil lands in
Texas. and they are organizing to pur-
chase and operate them.
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tuesday,, May %.


Miss Melissa Van Vlack, hand
some 19-year-old girl, was killed by a
train at Fishkill Landing, N. Y.
Forty-fve students OF the Columbus
Qnd) high school, who engaged in a
class fight, were arrested for rioting.
Miss Aggie Long, who went to a
church in Sycamore, Ind, for organ
practice, wrote a letter arranging her
funeral and then shot herself,
The death sentence of c. w. Nord-
strom, convicted Of murder in Wash
ington state nine years ago, has been
affirmed by the United States supreme
court.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-05-31

THE heavy northeast storm of
last Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day marks the change from a very
cool spring to summer weather. To
truckers and fruit growers it was
welcome, and assured a full crop of
peas for this season, and supplied
all moisture needed to make a good
strawberry crop. The conditions
"f lis spring have been favorable
vowth of peas, and unless
~esults are obtained now,
l not hope for success
= in the. future. Rain
g season caused
5 into market from
Jlina and Virginia, in bad
sn~ and it is to be hoped that
the weather for the next ten days,
while Delaware berries are on, may
be clear and favorable. The unus-
ually heavy northeast storm of this
week should be followed by good
weather, which would mean many
thousands of dollars to Delaware
strawberry growers.
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EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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ID at the Post Office in Milford, Del.
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plant, goodwill and
DelawaFe Democrat"
=, will \ sold at pub
Court House door,
ne nth, 1901. The
owned by the late
who, as Clerk-of-
Yearly all of the
but since his
s gone else
papers in
there
1pport
that
. will
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New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
FORBIDDEN CITY EVACUA TED.
OVER TO THE CHINESE BY THE
AMERICANS AND JAPANESE.

Peking. Sept. 1.-THE Chinese troops re-en-
tered Peking to-day. The Americans and Jap
anese simultaneously handed over the Forbid
den City to the Chinese authorities.
The evacuation was picturesque. The Japan
ese and American troops We're drawn up at the
Inner Gate. Several hundred Chinese civil and
military officials, in brilliant costumes: diplo-
mats, officers and women. were massed on the
plaza outside. Prince Ching and General
Chang, the Governor of Peking met the Jap
anese and Americans. and thanked them for
the protection they had afforded the palace
General Yamani and Major Robertson replied
the Japanese and Chinese bands played, and the
foreigners marched out through the gates they
had battered in last summer Then the Chinese
unfurled their flags and distributed their forces
at the various gates.
The Chinese officials banquetted the Japanese
this evening. The Americans were invited to be
present but declined, owing to the death of
President Mckinley.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
Music.
AIDA" IN ENGLISH.

The Castle Square Opera Company presented
Aida at the Broadway Theatre last evening be-
fore another large audience and confirmed thenot
unfavorable impression made at its opening night.
Aida" is an opera much better adapted to the re-
of such a company as this than la
Boheme'-n which it made it's first appearance
reason for this being perhaps that it is an In
fnitely better opera for any company; but aside
from its superiority in inspiration and construction
its effects such be realized a certain
extent with the broadest touches. The perform
ance last evening not lacking in breadth of
touch. Indeed, there was infrequently ap-
proach to the danger point of vociferation but it
the whole a creditable one showing evil
dence of understanding, intelligent direction and
ability to realize good intentions. There were
several members of last nights cast who have be-
come known here in previous seasons of the Castle
Square company. Joseph Sheehan is perhaps the
best known: he is not an ideal figure of Rha-
DANES. but he seems 10 have advanced somewhat
IN his command of operatic art there is less of
the nasal quality in his voice than has been in
evidence in seasons and his acting is freer
and less constrained Miss Adelaide Norwood who
was the Aida is also a former member of the COM
pany; II would be too much to say that she has
grasped than the elements of an adequate
conception of the part, but she has a sonorous
voice that Is we'll in evidence. and pleasing per-
sonaty Not even an elementary grasp did Marion
Ive newcomer, show that she possessed
an understanding of Amneris and her voice is
poor in quality and inadequate in volume. William
Pruette Amonasro of great energy. The
chorus showed that 1t could sing not only with an
unrestrained vigor and volume of tone, but some
times panissimo We'll with grades
in between; but it would be we'll if of It's
voices I'm its loftiest flights of sound
could he induced TO greater moderation Mr..
Morrealrs conducting again showed intelligence
and vlgor. that make IT of the most promising
features of the companys equipment.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
GENERAL FUNSTON ILL.,.
IN THE HOSPITAL AT MANILA SUFFER
ING FROM APPENDICITIS.

Manila, Sept 17-General Hughes has ex-
PEELED the agents of Smith & Bell and Warner &
Barnes from the island of Samar, for rendering
aid to the insurgents in Manila by buying
hemp and other produce knowing that the
money was going to the insurgents The Brit
ish Consul requested General Chaffee TO sus-
pend the order. but he refused to do so. and the
consul has gone to Sanar for the purpose of
personally investigating the matter
General Funston is in the hospital. suffering
from appendicitis. He will probably be operated
upon.
Aguinaldo has written to Civil Governor Taft
and Military Governor Chaffee, saying that he
regrets with the rest of the American nation
the great loss suffered by the people of the
United States in the death of President Nc
Kney.
tenant Hazard. of the Sd Cavalry, be awarded
medal of honor for capturing Arthur Howard
the American deserter. under exceedingly brave
circumstances.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
BOCAS DEL TORO RELTEVED.
THE BESIEGING INSURGENTS ROUTED AF
TER A DECISIVE ENGAGEMENT

Colon Colombia, Sept. 1.-THE Colombian
cruiser General Pinzon formerly the Namouna)
returned to Colon to-day bringing news of an
easy victory for the government troops at
Bocas del Toro last Saturday, the Liberals or
insurgents being utterly routed and their guns
and ammunition captured
Colonel Gruzo, commanding the Colombian
troops at Bocas del Toro, force of about three
hundred men, approached Provision Island, the
insurgent position opposite the town. from diff
ferent points by means of boats and launches
He effected landing unseen. and attacked the
Liberals In the front and rear. sharp and
decisive skirmish ensued, in which the rebels
lost thirty killed and wounded and had forty
taken prisoners. The others made their escape
The government force lost five killed and four
wounded.
General Alban arrived at Bocas del Toro
day too late to take part In the engagement
One OF the rebel leaders is said to be ig-
norant policeman who is not able to sign his
name Among the rebels several Nicara-
guans and Jamaicans.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
REVIEWED BY THE DUKE.
4 MILITARY SPECTACLE ON THE PLAINS
OF ABRAHAM
RAIN AND THE AMERICAN BEREAVEMENT
INTERFERE WITH THE PROGRAMME
OF FESTIVITIES IN QUEBEC.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.I
Quebec. Sept. 1I.-Various circumstances COM
bined to put damper to-day on the ceremonies
here in honor of the Duke and Duchess Of Corn
wall and York. Out of respect to the memory
of President Mckinley the chief social feature,
a garden party at Spencer Wood. was omitted.
Then, too, a steady lowapour of rain interfered
sadly with the festivities, and indeed, would
have spoiled the lawn party if it had not been
abandoned. The duke and duchess were there
fore called only to the military review
on the Plains of Abraham this morning. Some
four thousand or five thousand of Canada's
militia. including many from Montreal. deployed
on the broad field overlooking the St Law
renee in a rain that timed its arrival to cor
respond exactly with that of the duke
Attended by a brilliantly uniformed staff, and
riding gray charger the duke first made an
inspection of the various regiments. Then they
passed in review. The squadron of warshps in
the harbor sent a fine body of marines to take
part in the display. These shared with the Vic
toria Rifles and the regiment of Highlanders
the chief admiration of the populace. Doubt
less some visitors turned back in their minds 10
the memorable battle in which Montcalm and
Wolfe lost their lives, and wrich Is usually de-
scribed having occurred the Plains of
Abraham But up to date history has robbed
this field, as it has Bunker HILL Of it's tradi-
tional glory, for it points out that the fight
which gave the English Quebec was waged
the citadel
The royal visitors took advantage of the
changed programme to withdraw from the pub
lie gaze this afternoon and evening Tomorrow
the scene shifts to Montreal although here, too,
the civic reception has been given up on ac-
count of the bereavement of the United States.
After the review to-day the duke distributed
medals to 113 veterans of the South African
war. The hero of the day was Lieutenant-Colo-
mel Ernest Turner. of Quebec, who won the Vic
toria Cross at Belfast and the d. S. c. medal
at the Vaal River. He also received SWORD
of honor from the people of Quebec.
The Duke of Cornwall and Lord Minto. Gov
ernorGeneral of Canada. decided to be per-
sonally represented at Washington The for
mer designated Commander Godfrey Faussett
naval aide-de-camp. his representative. but
it discovered that it would be impossible
for him to reach there before the departure OF
the funeral train for Canton, and the idea Oi
sending any regretfully given up
New-York tribune., 1901-09-18
WILHELuINA URGES SOCIAL REFORM.
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE TO THE NETHEr
LANDS STATES GENERAL

The Hague, Sept. 17.-The States General were
reopened to-day by Queen Wilhemina, who. accom-
panied by the Prince Consort performed the cere-
mony in person The speech from the throne, after
the customary reference to friendly foreign rela-
tions, dwet the necessity for social reform
While, said her majesty, the general conditions of
the country satisfactory in many respects, 1t
must be recognized that there manifest de-
terioration of moral and material conditions. de-
manding legislative attention. Among the measures
which it necessary to revise was the law bear
ing on the observance of Sunday rest, legal and
more decided protection of the moral character OF
public life and of the people, and effective
repression of public gambling and drinking without
infringing individual liberty. The material side Of
the social question continued to occupy the atten
tion of the throne.
bill would be introduced providing for the direct
representation of agriculture in the government,
that the latter would be in better position safe
guard agricultural interests. Unfair competition
and the adulteration of food must be combated.
and the consular system will hereafter be better
adapted the interests of agriculture, industry
and commerce. To permit the necessary social re-
forms. the resources of the government must be
strengthened, and the first step would be revision
of the customs tariffs which would be framed as
TO benefit the industry of the country.
After forecasting other domestic legislation or a
social character the speech continued:
The introduction of guck-firing artillery was a
matter of urgency and would demand considerable
sacrifices. Religious and moral principles would be
encouraged in the navy ana army
Queen Wilhemina then emphasized the moral
mission of Holland toward the native races, and
the necessity of safeguarding the native Christians
and of protecting the laborers. In conclusion her
majesty said:
May the Almighty God enable you to fulal your
important task.