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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Trustees Sale Of the Late Governor
Charles Polk Land.

Over one thousand acres Of valuable
timber land, rich farm land, fine salt
marshland, and cunning preserves, will
be sold in three parcels in front Of the
National Hotel, at Milford. Del, at one
O'Clock p. M, on Thursday, May 18th
1902.
For terms and full particulars, sex
bills posted, or address,
HENRY RIDGELY, JR., Trustee,
$685. Dover, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

The Milford High School Ball team,
or what was intended to be, crossed
bass with the Wilmington Conference
Academy at the grounds last Friday
on the South sideof town. The Milford
team was composed Of a lot of good
men. but they all seemed to have an
off day, which is said to come to all
ball players. The pitchers pitched a
good game and should have won out,
but for the ragged support the players
gave them. Manager Pierce sized up
the w. G. A. players and decided that
it would be useless TO play the old team,
be went around town and gathered up
the best he could find TO fill in weak
spots; the men went in to play their
positions but the results showed they
needed practice. Dover got all their
runs by errors, while Milford earned
all they got. The teams lined up as
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Last Chance for a Rebate on Town Taxcl

Last Chance for a Rebate on Town Taxes
All persons desiring to get the per
cent rebate on their town taxes for 1902
naust pag on or before Saturday May
81st. The collector sits to receive taxes
every day from 8 to IL a. M and on
Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 O'Clock
at the CHRONICLE Office. Remember
you have only IL days more.
q. w. JOSEPH, Collector
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
OBITUARY..

G. v. Brace died at Grant, Michigan
on May 7th, 1902, aged Il years aud
2 months. He once resided near Har-
rington, Del, for several years, and will
be remembered by many folks of that
vicinity.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
For Sale at Once.

One draft horse weighing 1900 lbs,
One driving horse-safe for lady to
drive. These horses are good horses,
and must be as represented. Apply,
B. b. VINEYARD.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

It is easy to temporarily check a cough with the
ordinary opiate cough cures, but when it is to be
cured, thereof Of the trouble ousted, one muse
have Romon's English Cough Syrup. the old reii
able. Just think Of it, positive cure for as cts.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

ALL the latest styles in mems ladies'
misses and children's shoes. Made of
the best leather and workmanship.
Prices the lowest, at Persons. See
our line Of ladies' oxfords.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

SEVEN REASONS why every shipper
Of produce should belong to The United
Produce Company, of Philadelphia.
Mailed upon application by postal
card.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

AFTER two years constant hammer
ing at the subject, the CHFoNIcLE now
points with pride to the Cedar Beach
read. Thanks to those who have done
the work SO intelligently, and thanks to
the Levy Courtman, Mr.. Charles Sack
cit, who has performed d duty to his
constituents that must benefit every
farmer in Cedar Neck, and each trav-
eler to or from Cedar Beach.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Sussex Comfy School commissioners
Quarterly Meeting.

The stated meeting Of the Sussex
County School Commission will be held
at Georgetown. on Thursday June 5th
1902, at 10 o'clock a. m. All persons
having business to bring before it, cal
present it at that time
Jos. L. CAHALL, Secretary.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
For Sale for Want Of nss.

For Sale for Want Of Use.
2 Good Cultivators.
l Dayton Wagon.
Two-Horse Drag Harrow.
! Set Wagon Harness.
=" Double Carriage Harness.
GEO. ii. HALL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

KERR Brothers Celebrated White
Wash and Plastsring Lime reduced in
price. 5buBhels and over soc per bushel;
In lotsless than 5 bushels, 35c per bushel
for cash. A. w. POWELL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Miss Mathilde Metz graduate of the
college Of music, Phila., will appear at
the High School Musicale. Miss Metz
has a soprano voice of SURPRISING sweet
ness and power. This with her charm
ing personality has made her a great
iavorite with Philadelphia audiences.
Miss Metz will more than compensate
for any Disappointment that may be
felt on account Of the unavoidable alb
lsence Of Mrs. Parker.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE friends who have visited Messrs
John Bennett, Jacob 9. Wilson, John
aud Wilbur Mills, now confined at
Dover for an assault upon VIM. B. Hall,
which grew out Of fox hunting trouble
last winter, report the men as we'll and
getting more reconeiled to their trouble.
All hope to have a favorable eonsidera-
ton of their case by the Board Of Par
dcns.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FARMERS should know that the
American Standard Corn Planters ale
only 81 85, and the Accomac five tooth
Cul,ivators at 81, are sold by VIM. H
Murphy, Pennington, Del. SO st
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

WHILE we have some elegant spring
styles in mems and boys suits and
pants, we have big values in suits and
pants that are good all the year round;
weights and wear that are most salabie
now. G. NJ. TATMAN.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FRANK LEWIS, a small eolOred boy,
stole a set Of gold watch cases from the
jewelry store Of B. B Topping, last
Monday evening. The boy was appre-
heuded about an hour afterward and
the cases recovered. The boy is too
small to imprison and an effort to have
hinn taken to a reformatory, or colored
refuge, has been made.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

The best values in 4,5.4,6-4. 8 A and
lO4 bleached and unbleached muslin at
Deputy's from to 25 cents the yard.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE finest asparagus seen in Milford
this year, came from the farm of Mr..
Edward Call, 1t was large white stalks
tipped with purple, and as te nder as
marrow.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

A tremendous stock of Dry Goods.
Notions and Trimmings. received this
week at Deputy's. The prices are the
lowest all new.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

EMPLOYMENT wanted by an active
and experienced man. Not afraid OF
hard work or long hours. Very adapt
able,a and can give good references. Adj
dress, E. Kearney Lock Box No. 81
Posioffice. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

JAMES WELcH is agent for large
bakery at Washington, and furnishes
daily the finest bread in Milford, at
your door, fresh each day.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

TIE Economic Life Insursnce Com
pany, Of Wilmington. Della ware has
sold its business and charter to the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Of New York. It's policies will be con-
,inued as heretofore.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Persons attending the High School
Musical will be interested in noticing
the violin Of Miss Della simmons. It
is the product Of one of the old masters
and is l25 years old.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FULL leather top end-spring buggies
at VIM. H. Murphy's for sos spot cash
see his adver on first page. 594t
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

IF a celebration of the Fourth-,f-July
is to be held in Milford, it is time to
make preparation now.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Come and see our new line of candies,
10, %, 35 and so cents; always fresh.
Thos. Watson. Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

CUTTING scarlet clover for hay has
been general in this part Of Dsnaware
this week. The crop is only an aver
age one. as the dry weather caused it
to be shorter than was expected
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

WE buy Lowney's candies every
week. Why not buy fresh candy.
THos. WATSON, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

In ladies gents and misses hosiery our
prices are the lowest and quality the
best at Deputy's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

NEXT Friday will be Memorial Day.
The Grand Armory and Company B
will see that departed comrades graves
are properly decorated.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

A horse with a record , IA was taken
from Milford to Greenwood last week
by Messrs. Pennewill ami Cuuey
They were accompanied by Mr.. Biggs
an expert horseman, and they are now
arranging to have a great horse race on
their Greenwood track on the Fourth
of-July.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

BAYARD P. BURN last week took the
Civil Service Examination as an appli-
cant for the position Of Superintendent
Of Rural Mail Delivery for Kent County
which pays a salary Of 81 900 per year
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Reedy & Co., have the handsomest
line Of colonial ties in town they are
beauties. J. w. Reedy & Co.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FINE blade fodder is worth only 81 so
per hundred sheaves, and if The sheaves
are not good sized they sell SLOW atSI.35
There is more fodder 10 this pert Of Del
aware. than has been known Tor years
past.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE High School Commencement
will be held in Armory Hall, Tn ursday
evening, May 29th.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Ladies' and gents 26 and % inch UNI
brellas at Deputy's the prices are the
lowest.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FINE pound paper, loo pound. En-
veIopes, &c package
THOs. WATSON. Ii
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

The largest line Of straw hats in Mil
ford. All the latest styles at small
prices. J. w. Reedy & Co.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

The largest and best selected line Of
Smyrna and Moquet rugs, received this
week at Deputy's; we guarantee the
prices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

A vessel load Of crushed stone was
received this week for the streets by
Town Council.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Must be sold at once. The best offer
takes this new STANDARD Sewing Ma
chine. S. G. Evans & Son.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

A beautiful line Of mems Oxfords.
All sizes from 81 so to $500.
]. w. Reedy & Co
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE ladies of the M. E. Church will
give the "Peak sisters0 in Armory
Hall. june 18th.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Go to J. w. Reedy & Co., for your
base ball shoes and tennis slippers so
cents so cents and S1.OO.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Come and look at our new line ofSum
mer dress fabrics at Deputy's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Ladies Oxfords with patent leather
tips all sizes only so cents.
w. Reedy & Go.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE price Of asparagus has advanced
in city markets, and now sells fer S2.75
per dozen punches.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Kent County School Commissioner $
Meeting.

On Friday, June 9Th. 1902, the Kent
County School Commissioners will
meet at Dover for the purpose Of trans
acting whatever business that may be
brought before them.
THEo. TOWNSEND, Sec'ty.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

WHY not have a big Fourtll-ofJuly
celebration in Milford? A crowd Of
two OIL three thousand people here on
that day, would spend a thousand or
more dollars with the shops and hotels.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

On Memorial Day the Colored Cy-
clones Of Milford will play a picked
nine from the base ball players Of
Milford. The colored people put up a
strong game.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

For sale at lowest market prices
10, 900 berry crates, small lots or car lots
GEO. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

A 54-inch Cream Table Damask al
Deputy's only % cents the yard.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

A 58-inch Cream Table Damask at
Deputy's only so cents the yard.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

For the closest prices on floor and
table oil cloths 90 to Deputy's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FINE strawberries sold in Milford
market for prices ranging from to u
cents this week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Spring and Summer dress ginghams
at Deputy's at rock bottom prices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE finest rolls are delivered to your
door by James WEIGH.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

JIM WEIGH sells and delivers the
finest bread you ever ate.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Guaranteed Patent Leather Shoe at
$3.50. Hammond & Ennis.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

The largest line Of Summer Lap
busters at Deputy's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Russia Crash cents the yard at De.
puty's.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Call at J. w. Reedy & Co., and look
at the ladies oxfords for only 50 cents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Read.

R. S. Welcomes Special Coffee Of
fer.
Santos very good 15c per ID 4 ID for 80
Maracaibo. better lie '' ID ID a 80
Mocha Blend better still % ID 4fb SO
Java and Mocha best SOC ID Alb "I.1J
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Fine Seedless Oranges, Doe dozen.
Thos. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Idiers are common ON
time; people naturally lac
by RamOn's Iron Tonic.
with new life and vlgor.
iline. 81.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
MOONS puusEs.

WEIGH sells Washington bread.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE Willing Workers will meet with
Mrs. Wrn. Kern this Friday evening.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

THE members of Company B, list Inf
N. q. D., are requested to meet at the
Armory at $50 p. M, on Sunday even
ing for the purpose Of attending the
Avenue NJ. +. Church, with the Grand
Army Post, when Rev. S. M. Morgan
will preach a memorial day sermon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Our customers pronounce Ramon's English
Cough Syrup an infallible remedy. Let us sup
ply your wants when you 60 TO barking" Only
IS cents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Uniform Rate Of One Cent a Word Each
Insertion.

II you have a want that you think some
man in Milford can fill, take in the whole
field at once by inserting want ad In the
CHRONICLE.
There's no half way business about the
CHRONICLE. 1t gets right out among all the
people who are worth talking to. And If
your man Is in town you'n find him. There
no doubt about that
Toe rate is l cent word each insertion.
II you have pig for sale; or have lost any
thing, put It in this column
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
Sussex Teachers Examination.

Teachers examinations will be held
as follows in May:
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23
FULL moon yesterday.
LIGHT showers this week.

How will the people of MILFORD OBJ
serve the Fourth-of-July?
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

lie streets in SPRING
that energy supplied
Try Il and be imbued
III is a superior med
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

SWEET potato plants; Big Stem Jer-
seys; and Peppers Choice, new
variety; now ready for setting. In
single thousand lots LOO; in lots from
5000 to 10000 only IS cts per thousand
Beds III the town Of Milford, apply to
Thee. Townsend, Milford, Dbl.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FOR RENT-The building known as welch's
Blacksmith shop; good opportunity for a
good blacksmith cheap rent.
523tf Walter II. Davis.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FOR sALE.-Brood SOW; good stock; sec
ond-hand delivery wagon; good York carriage;
and one light dearborn. Walter Davis. 52stf
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

All farmers who want less than carload of
lime, can buy any amount they want at " cents
all ready Stacked, of Chas. NJ. Hammond, who
has least 1900 bushels constantly on hand.
Chas NJ Hammond Milford. Del
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Persons desiring gravel from our place must
stop at Laboratory and arrange for same with
F. L. crier, and in his absence with Van Hick-
man. Thismust be done prior to hauling.
If Gland F. L. Csrier.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

FOR SALE.-Ten year-old horse; extra dbl
YER good worker in double or single harness
price, $50 cash. Price is low for this horse.
Apply, CHRoNIcLE office.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

W. "A. o. o. oIsII 90
nriIfnrd Il s O O q o L ? o o.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Good clean top fodder for sale BY the slacl
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

Two fresh Jersey Cows for sale.
IF. Anderson
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1902-05-23

COTTAGE for sale at Bowers. NJ. e.
Box II, Frederick, Del. 5l62
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
GOES STEADILY ON.
Work on Kansas City, Mexico and
Orient Railroad.

Work on kansas ClCy, 1SAAcO anu
Orient Railroad.
Laredo, Tex, July 24.-A special from
Chihuahua, Mex, says: =
The construction work on the Kansas
City, Mexico and Orient Railway Is be-
ing steadily continued at three distinct
points in the republic Of Mexico.
The track from Chihuahua east has
reached q point on the river opposite the
town OF ALBANIA, and as soon as the
bridge is finished trains will be running
to that place.
Contractors are now working on the
second fifty klIometers from Chihuahua
east, and according to the terms OF the
contract must complete the work and de-
liver the same TO the company by octo-
her / of this year. The company intends
to follow close on the heels of the graders
with track-laying forces and hopes to
have trains running from this city To- a
point 100 klometsrs east by October 10
Of this year.
The company has already purchased
two vessels,~ one a sail boat and one a
steamer, 10 transport material from
Guayamas to Port Stillwell and others
viii be purchased as needed. About 100
kilometers or grading has already been
constructed from the coast this way.
All OF the construction company's stock
has been subscribed for In England and
the United States, and ample funds are
coming in to insure without question the
rapid construction and completion of the
whole line
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
THE VIEWS OF HILL
New Yorker Says the Party should
Push FORWARD ths issues
ON Which There il No
Division.

Natchex, Miss, July 2A--A special from
Allison Wells. Miss, to The Matches
Democrat gives former Senator David b.
Hin's letter to the Mississippi Democrats
in full, and It can be construed as . VI
tang companion piece to the speech mace
this evening by w. J. Bryan az soseoh.
senator Hnrs letter was read py Hon.
w. 8. McAliister Of Madison County. In
his letter Senator Hil says:
Gentlemen: appreciate your eonFte-
GUS invitation to attend the poiitica'
meeting proposed TO be held at Allison
Wells on the 2srd inst. but regret my
imperative ensa sements here VIII aDso-
,utely prevent It's acceptance.
az recall with pleasure my Visit q
.he canital of your State some ten Year,
~ .S s,hsn had the honor of addressing
vour Legislature, and ! shall ever re
member the generous hospitality when
y,as then rendered by the warm hearteo
and patriotic Democracy OF the grand oio
state Of Mississippi.
II am gratified to learn that your peo-
pie are thus early counselling togetner e
to the best means OF securing the SUI
ment. preparatory to the great contest OF
the near, future. Our duty at the present
time is the promotion Of unity; the AVOID
ance of recriminaions among ieaoins
men. and the exercise of a spirit OF con-
ciliation among all factions In every sec-
zion OF the country. There 10 no need OF
any reorganization OF the party. The
marty Of Jefferson. jackson ana Tiiden
is good enough for us. we neea 70
avoid divisions about abstract questions
| ana we should only press to the 'front.'
those timely issues upon which there -
substantial accord among all Democrats.
s.rhe preservation Of constitutional Id
ertv. wherever our flag permanently
doats. onposition to dangerous corpora
| tions and other monopolies. which pre-
vent legitimate competition and operate
| TO the detriment OF the people; insistence
upou state rights under the guarantees
LOT the Constitution: public taxation TOT
public purposes only; he abolition OF tar
| in upon articles controlled by the trusts
| the election OF United States senators ~
the people Of the several states; genuine
| reciprocity with Cuba as against Nepup-
l,can 20 per cent specious reciprocity.
| ana the maintenance OF the personal Hb-
ertv OF the citizens. These are issues.
| among others, upon which there is no d.
vision OF sentiment among Democrats and
upon which all may unite--North, soutn
East and West.
THAT the Democracy OF the whole
country may be united in the great con.
/ test which awaits US and that Demo
| cratic principles may be once more tri
| umuhant in the nation Is the sincere
WIS" = s David b. HIM.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-25
DEATHS ToIIUw rHuD.
One Man shot Dead and Anothe'
Fatally Wounded.

One Man Shot Dead and Another
Fatally Wounded.
Memphis, Tenn, July PA special to
The commercial-Appeal from Greenville.
Miss. says:
At midnight last night a fusiiade OF
bullets on Central Avenue excited the
inhabitants of the town to q high pitch.
Upon investigation It was learned that
one man had been shot dead. another Ia
tally wounded and two seriously shot.
A feud is said TO have existed for many
years between Ed Schwraber and Neal
Conley, wealthy saloonist Tonight the
two men met in front OF Conley's saloon
and after a heated argument drew their
weapons.
Captain Quinn. acting Chief OF Police,
and oficer Thomas Burns appeared on
the scene and made an attempt to pre-
vent trouble. In a general melee at least
nifty shots were fired and when the
smoke Of battle cleared away conley was
found lying dead with a. bullet through
his heart. Ofiicer Burns received q shot
through the kidneys when will prove IA
tai. Schwarber was shot in the left Shout
der and Captain Quinn received a bullet
In the right hand.
The occurrence Of the shooting immedi-
ately following the tragic hanging Of
Ashley Cooke and Tom Lauderdale caus.
ed great excitement but at an early hour
this morning quiet had been restored and
no further trouble IL feared.