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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-26
BY HERBERT BREWSTER.

Some time ago the publishers of Tar
ry Thou Till l Come" the reprint of DR..
Croly's "Salathiel" gave out a story to
the effect that the author had written
the novel because of wager made with
Sir Walter Scott By the terms of the
wager, the minister of the gospel was to
try his hand at writing a novel and the
distinguished author was to attempt to
write a sermon. In commenting ON the
wager, / remarked in a former article
that, since DIR. Crolys novel had proven
to be a success, perhaps Sir Walter
Scott's sermon or sermons would have
large sale. Scarcely had this opinion
been stated when a discoverer tells me
that he has found the Scott sermons in
a volume of Religious Discourses, pub
lished in New York about seventy five
years ago, from the preface of which
are taken the following facts:
THE history of the following remark
able productions of their illustrious au-
thors mind may be very briefly told.
They were written some time ago with
the kind intention of serving a youthful
friend, then pursuing his theological stu
dies; but without the slightest idea that
they would ever meet the public eye.
Circumstances, however, which have oc.'
Cured since that period, induced the
gentleman for whom they were composed
to request the authors permission to
publish them for his own benefit"
In reply to the request, Sir Walter
wrote:
1.-The Religious Discourses which you
call to my mind were written entirely
for your own use and are therefore
your property They were never intend
ed for publication, as nobody knows bet
ter than yourself, nor do | willingly con-
sent for them to be given to the press
now. They were meant, / remind you.
to show that a rational and practical
discourse upon a particular text was
task more easily performed than you,
in your natural anxiety, seemed at the
time disposed TO believe"
The name of the youthful friend
is not given in the preface or the body
of the volume and the above evidence
may CT may not be worth considering
in connection with the reported wager.
There are many readers of Scott. how
ever who will be surprised to learn
that ne even attempted to write SER
mon.
Without doubt Mr.. Kipling is the
most parodicd author that ever lived:
When THE White Mans Burden" ap-
peared in this country scarcely week
had passed before the browns and
blacks and yellows were carrying their
burdens all marching in time to the
swing of Kipling's verse. Just week
or so ago the London Times published
a new poem from Kiplings pen, THE
Islanders and already an indignant
Australian verse maker has brought out
an answer
Lord of theNloud-lungcd legions!
Prince Of the Purple Press!
Are we but pigmy people
Lost in the wilderness,
That we of the Younger Nations
Should call back our fighting men
At the blast of your tin war-trumpet,
Or the scrawl of your scathing pen?
Safe IN your inky dug-out,
Flinging your gibes about,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-26

The best selling books of the past
week in England and New York show
a noteworthy difference In England
the record is held by serious books, by
which is meant religious, biographical or
scientific works; in America, novels first,
last and all the time seem to hold first
place in point of sales. The month of
January is always an unusually dull one
in the world of books, so far as the pub
lis is concerned. Among the publishers
the grind goes on continually, so that the
present month differs little from an1i
other to them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-26

What do you know of England
Or the quest that brought US out!
We of the Younger Nations,
Reared on the range and plain,
Scornful out of battle,
Hurl you the lie again.
We of the Younger Nations,
Are we but sickly spawn?
Spoilt little lambs of the Empire
On whom the elders fawn?
Willing and freely we sought it
out of the range and the plain,
Freely. unbridled, undriven,
AS we would seek again.
I ord of the loud-lunged legions!
Scribe of a jaundiced age!
We of the Younger Nations
Were taught from a brighter page
Have read of the old time leaders
How their stirring deeds were done,
How on the fields of Elton
The great war games were won.
So when the war-worn hOrseman
Comes to his own again
Back to the fen and moorland,
Back to the rolling plain.
drudge him not gun nor hunter.
The hound nor the well-kept turf,
Bidding him strut the pavement
Like some war belted serf.
Bidding him rule the people
BY aping the foreign cur
Whose marketplace is silenced
BY the clink of the bully's spur.
1.-THE flanneled fools at the wicket
and the muffled OATS at the goal
seems to have led critics into the belle
that KipIing has turned against sports
1t is curious that none who object to hi
recent verse do not find deeper mean
ing in his scathing of the indolent Eng
lishman or the Colonists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-26

Grippe Knockers cure any cold, or any
case of La Grippe in 10 hours. 2jc. at
your druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-26
GUYING A LITERARY MAN.

A certain literary man is engaged in
writing an article on President Roose-
welt few days ago he happened to
mention this circumstance to New
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
GLENDALE.

Edward D. Belts, aged IS years and
IS days, died on Wednesday morning,
July 2nd, 1902, at his home near Ellen
dale. He passed away while sitting in
an easy chair in hisdooryard, and had
been i'll for several months with asthma
and dropsy; but his condition was not
considered dangerous. His grand
daughter, Miss Bertha Webb, first no.
ticed that something was wrong, and
called to her uncle Edwin Belts, who
found his father dead. The deceased
was a large land holder, and considered
one Of our solid citizens. His wife
died few months ago, and two Of his
sons are now in Colorado for their
health. He was a brother of the late
Torbert Belts and Mr. Solomon Belts
the latter being the only survivor OF
large family. His remains were in
tered in the Union Cemetery-neaI
Glendale, on Thursday afternoon.
The home of Greensbury Benson,
] WHICH WAS DulutQ ldsb MCChi Was III
sured for $500 by Trusten Causey, OF
Milford settled and paid Mr.
Benson the loss this week. The fam
lily are now cooking and eating in 8
small smokehouse, and sleeping in the
barn; and, by aid Of neighbors, have
been made quite comfortable.
William Hammond has rebuilt hi
residence on the ''Jesse NIillmann farm
Frank Paisley, the plasterer from
Milford, is finishing his work on neV
house for James Warren.
Mr.. Harry Jester has gone mort
on two weeks vacation, and rumo
says he will return with bride. Hi
new residence is all ready for a gran
reception.
The teachers for our next school yes
have been employed. Mr.. P. Prett.
man, son of Josiah Prettyman, Of Nal
ticoke, will occupy the principal
chair, and Miss Messick, of Pine
Grove, near Georgetown, will hay
charge of the primary department,
Shipping peaches commenced tn
: week. Berries are plenty, fine quali
/ and bring fair prices. PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
FROM FREDERICA.

The Fourth will be celebrated here
by a game of base ball in the afternoon
by the married men against the single
men. It promises to be a very inter
esting game. In the evening addresses
will be made from the porch Of ''Dew
Drop Hail." The speakers will be /:
Rev. R. N. Joscelyn, Alexander Har-
rington, Jr., and D. H. Knots.
The revival at the tentstilI continues
and great deal of interest is being
manifested. Rev Mr.. Wooten preached
in the afternoon, and Mr.. D. H. Knots
preached in the evening. It was the
intention of Rev. r. T. AIaloney and
James H. Pierce to move the tent else
where on Monday, but at the request of
the audience will not move until next
week-abOut a mile and half from
Laws Church at the school house near
Melvin's Cross Roads.
Mr.. James B. Anderson has been
having his houses at the foot Of David
street put in good repair, and ready to
rent.
Mrs. Capt. Maxson moved to Har-
rington last Wednesday.
Mr.. WilIOughby Slime went to Phil
adelphia this week to visit his wife,
who is receiving hospital treatment.
Mr.. George COhee, of Philadelphia,
spent several DAYS last week with his
sister, Mrs. John Emery.
Miss Elma Blades is visiting Mrs.
Ida Long, of Wilmington.
Mrs. Thomas Hudson and daughter.
of Philadelphia, ARE visiting Mrs. J. w.
Emory.
Miss Ethel Brown spent Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Hall.
Mrs. Mary Boone and Miss Editf
Boone, are visiting relatives in Phila
delphia.
Miss Annie Boone is visiting he
aunt, Mrs. Susan Abpleby, of Wilmsng
ton.
Mrs. Ella Cahall is visiting DR.. anC
Mrs. Whitley, Of Baltimore.
Miss Bessie Deputy, of Milford, i
visiting Mrs. Harry Werley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bird, and Mr.. anC
Mrs Edward Anderson, of Philadel
phia, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Homer Belts last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Mercer, of Philadelphia
spent several days last week with Dl
and Mrs. Cahall. A.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Personal MENTION.

Miss Eliza Short is home from school.
w. S. Stevens has gone to Philadel-
phia for ten days visit.
Joshua Cannon, of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of James T. Smith.
Mr.. J. D. Tomlinson, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with Milford friends.
Mrs. Emma Supple and Mrs. Emma
Scott are in Philadelphia this week.
Miss Ethel Truitt of Philadelphia, s
visiting relatives and friends in town.
Miss Ella Short, of Philadelphia, IS
the guest other cousin, Miss Lena Stay
ton.
Miss Bertha Price, of Smyrna, was
the guest Of Miss Hattie Latchum this
week.
Wilbur Bennett who has been at
tending school in Wilmington, is
home.
Mrs. S. J. Abbott and family have
moved to their cottage at Slaughter
Beach.
Maybella Lofiand is spending a few
days with Miss Ora Hitch at Cedar
Beach.
VIM. Prettyman of Philadelphia, is
visiting his parents DIR. and Mrs. J. S.
Prettyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Lofand had
their first son born unto them last Sat
urday, June 28th.
Mr.. w. A. Humes wife and daugh-
ter took the steamer Emma Refs fol-
Philadelphia, on Monday.
Captain Alfred Scott had a surgical
operation performed on him this week
in a Philadelphia hospital.
Mr.. s. Arnold, after visiting various
places is now located at the Douglass
House, Rehoboth, for the summer.
Ely Rosenfeld, Of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting the Messrs. Colder
for the past two weeks, has returned
home.
VIM. Powders. Of Milford, Del is EN-
ployed as an extra police in the Goa
regions Of Pennsylvania, during the Goa
strike.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Milford School Election.

Last Saturday there was considerable
excitement worked up, and as a result
8OS votes were polled, and the opposition
to the present site and those opposed
to any school building now or hereafter,
won by a majority of 64-the vote being
1856 to 122. This does not change the
fact that the much needed school build
ing will be built-as a majority Of the
Board of Education are familiar with
the necessities and will go ahead and
build. There were those honestly OPP
posed to the site selected who want a
new building, and who are not in sym
pathy with those who would block 8
new and modern school building The
election resulted in the choice of VIM
Viereck, Jay ]. Foulk, Frank L. Griel
and A. w. Powell, as members Of thu
Board Of Education. Not one of thes'
gentlemen have ever visited the SCHOOL,
in the past, and 1t is hoped they will d,
something more than simply attenC
Board meetings and SO familiarizl
themselves with the schools and thei
requirements.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Board of Education Re.oreanized

Last Monday evening the Board of
Education held a meeting for the pur-
pose of recognizing and qualifying
the new members elected last Satur-
day.
DIR. G. w. Pleasanton was chosen
for President of the Board and VIM.
G. Abbott its Secretary at a salary of
$50. per year.
A resolution was adopted directing
the Property Committee to advertise
for bids on the present plans to build a
new school building on the North Wal
nut Street site.
The four standing Committees were
appointed.
Wm.V. Supple is chairman of Educa
tional Committee.
VIM. G. Abbott, chairman of Com
mittee on property.
Darwin S. Collins, chairman Financ,
Committee.
Edward Atkins, chairman Supple
Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Fire at FIeatOwn.

The residence Of Greensbury Benson,
at Fleatown, small crossroads just
north Of Glendale, was entirely con-
sumed by fire last Friday morning,
June 9th. The cause is as yet unknown
as the entire family were picking Der
ries on nearby farm, while Mr. Ben
son was cultivating corn. The prop.
erty is said to have been insured for its
value; loss is about $500. Mr. Benson
was robbed about one year ago, when
they lost about $500 in money.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

Mrs. Eliza Hitch, wife of John H.
Hitch, of Greenwood, Del, died at her
home on Tuesday night, June "a, 1902,
aged 81 years and months, Her
death resulted from a complication of
diseases. Brief funeral services were
held at the house on Friday morning
after which her remains were taken to
Barratt's Chapel, where funeral services
were held by her pastor. Interment
was made in the beautiful and historic
cemetery at Barratt's.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
HOUSTON ITEMS.

At the election of Epworth League
officers on Thursday evening of last
week the following were elected Pre-
sident Geo. L. Davis; 1st vice-president
Lizzie AJohnson End vice-president
Ida johnson Bird vice-president Edna
Counselman 4th vice-president Min
ME Smith secretary Lizzie Burris
treasurer Florence Manlove organist
Mamie johnson.
Mr.. J. Wesley Webb of Dover, or
ganized the little folks in Jr Epworth
League Society. They elected Bonnie
Pussy President; Ida Hummell LIST
vice-president; Benton Counselman,
End president; Louise Counsel
man Bird vice-president: Bayard Whar-
ton 4th vice-president; Grace Vineyard
secretary, and Marion Reese treasurer.
Mr. Webb greatly enthused the little
folks in their prospective work and
they are Fastening hither and thither
to secure new members.
We as all others around us are hav-
ing an abundance of rain, and like we
mortals are wishing we could have il
settled.
Mosquitoes are in abundance but
Ross COunselman says they can't hurt
him under his canopy, which he has
rugged over his sleeping quarters, Ross
has them for sale, give him a call.
The Holiness meeting at Lawson
Wednesday drew many of our people
there.
: Wheat threshing has commenced.
/ Mrs. H. A. Richardson after spend
ing several days in Wyoming witt
/ Rev and Mrs Smith, returned to hel
t home on Tuesday.
Lille Reese of Harrington, has beer
: spending part Of this week with he
l aunt Mrs. Bessie Ingram.
D Miss Lizzie Harrington of near Eel
l ton has been visiting her many friends
l here this week.
e Mrs. Beese spent most of last weel
s in Baltimore.
r Mrs w. E. TOmkinson of Carlisle
e Pa, is visiting Houston friends.
s Mr.. and Mrs. J. Q. Wharton wer
# Dover visitors last week.
i Alma Jester is visiting her aunt Mrs
+ Buell. near Staytonsville.
Mrs. Williams Of Milford. was
l, visitor of her mother Mrs. johnson.
l. Y
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
1.-The Hound Of the BaskerVilles'' il
the philadelphia Press"

Sherlock Holmes greatest piece OF detec-
tive work is done in the new story by Dr.. A..
Conan Doyle, 1.-THE Hound of the BRsker-
villes." Holmes himself says to Watson, his
co-worker, "Here at last is a foeman worthy
OF our STEEL" The result is a story which for
thrilling interest stands by ITSELF From the
first discovery OF the hounds trail, when the
dried-up young doctor brings to Sherlock
Holmes the ancient manuscript, to the final
scene where the great detective is brought
face to face with the monster Of the moor
land, there is not a sentence that does not
carry the reader breathlessly forward. 1t il
a great novel, with a great subject by mas
ter of the craft. This thrilling story begins in
''The Philadelphia Press" Sunday, July 9th
"Be sure not to miss it,"
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
MILFORD NECK.

Mr.. Reed and Miss Webb of Chester,
Pa, have gone home after a two week
visit at Mrs. Thomas A. Webbs.
Miss Annie Bickel is home on her
vacation.
F. BessOn Austin is on a visit to N.
Y. City and Stanford, Conn.
Mrs. George Coverdale had an attack
of appendicitis she is some what better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Marcott of Lin
coin City, spent the day with Mrs.
Lavinus Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jacobs and
neice Miss JacOby of Morristown, Pa,
have been the guest of Mrs. E. NJ.
Jenkins the pass week.
Childrens Day was observed at Mil
ford Neck Church last Sunday was
largely attended, too much praise can
not be given Mrs Lydia Thompson
and her core of assistants in rendering
such a fine program. Pastor Joslyn
made few appropriate remarks also
invited all to attend Church next Sun
day.
Thomas A. Webb sold twenty baskets
of apples for % cents a basket thi
week.
Lillian Mills the wife of John 7
Hall died Saturday morning, after
lingering illness. She was laid to res
r in the Odd Fellows Cemetary Monda.
; afternoon followed by large cancOurs
T of friends. She would have been thirt
T years old next November, and leave
e two Children daughter eleven year
old, and a son six years old.
A CARD.-Mr. John T. Hall desire
& to express his heartfelt appreciation {
y the kindness manifested to him an
y his family during his bereavement AN
returns thanks for the many acts
courtesy and kindness on the part
his neighbors and friends.
{. JOHN T. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Fine Fishing in the Ray.

A party composed of John J. Rosa,
Rev J. S. Willis and son Jack, Theo
w. Middleton, and Wilbur Hammond.
went to the coral beds just Off Slaugh-
ter Beach last week and caught 141 fine
speckled trout and 36 sea bass. Almost
every day parties visit this fishing
ground with great success.
Two sharks were captured by hook
and line last week by Capt James
Millman and Richard Rathel One
fish was feet inches and the other Z
feet long. They landed them at the
Sand Point.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
CHURCn NEWS.

Services at Baptist Church next Sun
day a. M, July 9Th. Subject, "a
Thiefs Prayer, D. c. Bixby, Pastor.
Christ Church-Sunday, July 6, 18th
after Trinity, mathis, sermon and eel.
ebration, 1920 a. m; Sunday School,
2 p. m; no evensong; st. Stephens
$50 p. M; choir rehearsal, Saturday
evening.
Avenue M. E. Church. Services al
the Avenue NJ. E. Church, preaching
at 1890 a. m. by the pastor. Subject
"Jacobs Change of Residence" Sab
bath Schools, Avenue and Chapel,
p. M Epworth Leagues service from
to s, subject "The Fathers Care
All are cordially invited.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Fine Fishing Off Slaughter Beach

Postmaster Supple, DR.. George E.
Messicl, Charles Barker and Joseph
Gray Davis, went last Tuesday on a
fishing trip to the coral beds just be-
low Slaughter Beach, on the yacht
"Humming Bird" They got on the
grounds early and had a fine days
sport. They caught 8S4 trout and u
black bass, and were ashore again early
in the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

To THOSE WHOM IT MAY CONCERN -
On Saturday evening, June 18th, 1902, Adju-
tant Kemp gave his illustrated lecture in his
large tent, in Georgetown, Delaware, to the
perfect delight Of all who we're present.
The pictures were excellent, showing how
many poor unfortunates are constantly being
rescued from a life of sin and misery, and
made Cody and independents citizens through
the work OF the Salvation Army. The lee
ture itself is forcible and interesting. There
is nothing at all to which even the most fas-
tidious could object; but, on the other hand
the entire evenings entertainment is one Of
an elevating and ennobling character.
/ l do not know how any one can better
spend an evening than to do so with Adjutani
Kemp, as he explains the work OF the Saliva
ton Army; for the entire time is filled witt
the most delightful entertainment, as well al
being an education OF a very useful kind.
1, as pastor and citizen Of Georgetown
am exceedingly anxious that everybody see
these pictures and hear this lecture. No ONT
will regret II, but will be thankful for having
gone. Very fraternally,
]. FRANKLIN BRYAN.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

To the Taxables Of Cedar Creek hum
dred:
You are hereby notified that I will
attend at Milford at my office, near the
Depot, between the hours of 10 a. m,
and u M and from / O'Clock to p.
M, on every day Of each week, Sundays
excepted, for the purpose Of receiving
taxes for 1902, subject to the abatement
allowed the early payment thereof, pur
suant to the Act of Assembly in sucI
case made and provided.
J. s. BRADLEY,
5sOtf Col. OfTaxea Cedar Greek HID
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

The Board of Commissioners of the
Milton Public School will receive APP
plications for a Principal and four as
sistants teachers for the above school,
as follows: First Assistant, Second
Assistant, Third Assistant, and Pri-
mary Department. All applications to
be accompanied by the applicants
certificate, stating which department
they apply for. All applications tC
be sent to the Secretary, on or before
July 10th, 1902.
2O3t JAS. G. PALMER, Sect'y.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Shake IntO YOur Shoes.

Aliens FOot-Ease, powder. It cures pain
ful, smarting nervous feet and ingroWing
nails, and Instantly takes the sting ont OF
cOrns and buniOns. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens FOot-Ease
makes tight or new shoes feel easy. II Is a
certain cure for sweating, callOus and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try 1t to-day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. Don't accept any
substitute. By mail for 25c. In stamps. Trial
package RItEE. Address, Allen s. 0lmated,
La Roy, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
Silver Wedding.

An enjoyable occasion was the cele-
bration of the 25th, anniversary of
their wedding by Mr.. and Mrs Charles
S. Barker at their residence near Cedar
Creek, on the evening of Friday the
9th. About fifty persons participated
in making the event memorable, some
very valuable presents were presented
to them, by their many friends.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
The Delaware Nurseries.

The Delaware Nurseries, Milford, Del
aware, have fine lot of peach, Kieifer.
pear and plum trees, also grape vines
and asparagus roots to offer for next
Fall and Spring planting. Their prices
are low-much lower than outside
agenls can offer. They fumigate all
their trees. d. S. Collins is manager.
! 6 2O2l
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
ATHERToN.

c. 5. Anterior died at the residence
Of his brother-in-law, Medford Jones, at
the cost side Of Milford, on Saturday
morning, June 18th, 1902, after a long
illness with lung troubles. He was Al
years Of age, and his funeral took place
on Monday afternoon at the residence
Interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
A q JULY H Hs51'n' Restaurant.

Everything fresh and new, candy
manufactured fresh daily.
Finest cakes and ice cream made
to order. or served in the coy new
restaurant.
Milk fresh each day from the dairy
BY the pint or quart.
Oysters served in all styles,
Soft crabs, chops, coffee, tea OF
chocolate to order.
Take home a peace maker.
Door North Of Walnut St., Bridge
s8-tf MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

MRS. s. E. REEDY has received a
beautiful lot Of new goods for ladies'
summer wear. All the very latest and
newest styles. Stop in, look at them
and make your purchases now. You
will soon need them and you viii
he ready.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
On a Southern Trip.

DR.. George PleasOntOn, DR.. R Y.
Watson and VIM. G. SammOns left
Milford last Tuesday for Alabama,
where they arrived Wednesday night
They will return next Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04
OBITUARY.


VIM. P. Orr Plummer, son of John
Wesley Plummer, of Lewes, Del, died
Thursday, June Goth, 1902. He was in
his second year, and the remains were
brought to Milford last Sunday for in
terment.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

KERR Brothers Celebrated White
Wash and Plastering Lime reduced in
price. 5 bushelsand over, zoe per busheli
In lots less than 5 bushels, Ssc per bushel
for cash. A. w. POWELL.
Milford chronicle., 1902-07-04

Shirt Waists Let your wife carry
the pocketbook long enough to come
here and get one of those exquisite
Shirt Waists that we are selling for such
little money. J. w. Truitt & Co.