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Milford chronicle., 1903-02-20
FROM FREDERICK.

The steamer Frederica which ha:
been in Philadelphia quite while
being overhauled, will shortly re-
turn here to be repainted, after
which she will resume her regular
trips.
If this cold snap continues a few
days, those who have not filled
their ice houses, will have an oppor-
tunity to do so.
The Frederica Dramatic Club is
rehearsing a play to be given in
the Town Hall probably next week,
the date has not been decided on.
One evening last week a gaso-
line lamp exploded at the Della
ware House. The blazing lamp
was thrown out of doors and was
about to burn a fence, when James
Dickerson kicked it away from the
fence. At that moment the lamp
exploded, and DickersOn's s face and
hands were badly burned. Pro
prietor Stine i'll putting out the
blazing clothing on Dickerson, was
badly burned on his hands which
have caused him much suffering.
Mr. John Carrow,of Dover spent
Tuesday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Carrow.
Frank Kelly, Foster Boone, ]. S.
Clark and Joseph Frazier, went to
Wilmington Tuesday as delegates
to the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ. State Coun-
ell meeting.
Mrs. Robert Roe and son, Her
man, of near Magnolia, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Lewis on
Sunday.
Prof. E. J. Hardesty, of the Fred
erica High School, spent Saturday
and Sunday i'll Smyrna.
Miss Clara Lacy, who has been
in Laurel, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sipple, of
Philadelphia, spent few days last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua
Minner.
Miss Vina Palmer, who has been
spending the winter with her grand
parents, has returned to her home
i'll Smyrna.
Mr.. VIM. Palmer and Miss Car
rie Stevenson were Harrington
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-20
Just a Question of Majority
Rule.

From whatever side the Senator
ial situation in Delaware is looked
at the one great fact stands prom
inently out that the contest is be-
tween the friends and opponents
of majority rule.
It is simply that and nothing
else.
Shall ten Republicans, represent
ing but a very small proportion of
the vote of the State, dictate to
twenty-one Republicans who rep
resent a great majority of the Re
publican ballots cast at the Nevem-
Der polls ?
It is not a question of Addicks.
That excuse of a little minority
has been removed by his with
drawal as a candidate contingent
upon the selection of two Senators
by a majority vote of the Republi
cans.
Thirty-one Republican members
of the Legislature are free to unite
on any candidate they see fit.
Absolute majority rule is the
offer made to the minority, and the
Republican voters of Delaware
should see to it that those who re-
ject that great principle are forever
denied Office. Such persons are
foes of the rights of the people
Inquirer.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-20

visitors Saturday.
Watson Belts, Vim. Conner and
Mr.. Gimbel, of Wilmington, were
Frederica visitors Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Ida Lewis has returned to
Philadelphia, after spending some
time with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Case spent
Sunday in town. A,
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-20
The Situation is Unchanged.

Our Democratic contemporaries
the Every Evening" and Jour
nal, assisted by that bumble-puppy
in politics, the Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger, raised a great hullaba-
loo yesterday over Mr.. Addicks'
pronunciamento, thinking, no doubt
to stampede the Regular Republi-
cans and the Democrats into a
coalition and forcing the election of
two Pennsylvania Railroad dunn
mics to the United States Senate.
For ourselves, we were never
more serene. The conditions have
in no wise changed. It is entirely
practicable to elect two Republican
Senators by Republican votes, as
soon as the Republican member
wish to do so. 1t is in their hand
and theirs is the responsibility
Let them evade it at their peril
Neither evasion or false pretense,
soft soap nor bluster, fencing nor
forcing, will deceive the voters.
The end of the eight-years strug-
gle is at hand. If it is not closed
now, sensibly as it can be, the lead
ers of neither side will figure in it
again, The next struggle will be
between the Democratic factions.
Our creed is simple. We have
no candidates. But we demand
Republican election by Republi-
cans of the strongest representative
men in the party, two of them and
one from each faction. This is not
the time to elect Senators that one
could stick into his vest pocket.
Our demand is reasonable because
it is practical, and it is the demand
of more than 1000 Republican vot-
ers in the State, not to speak of the
women who ask for it.
The Democrats should have moth
ing to do with it. They should
not be considered. It is none ef|
their business. Not until our rep
resentatives fail can the Demo
cratic turn come. That turn will
come in 1905 if our representatives
refuse to act, which will be soon
enough, we opine, for the Demo-
cratic peace of mind.-Republican.
New York Delawareans Dine.
The Delaware Society Of New York
held their annual dinner at Sherry's,
on Thursday, February 9th. and the
banquet was largely attended. Gov.
Hum, Former Congressman Handy, I
Capt P. F. Harrington, U. S. N, Dr.
5tilwager, President of Sons Of Della
ware, of Philadelphia, responded to
toasts. William H. Stayton who is
Dne OF the active members of the Soci-
sty, responded the toast "rhe City of
Dur Adoption"
It was one of the most successful
meetings ever held.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-20

Not bit OF use to endure the tOrtures OF
rheumatic pains when there's a sure relief in
reach. RamOn's Nerve and Bone OIL goes
"right to the spot and acts like magic. 1t
not only relieves the pain instantly but II its
use is continued cures the disease. Get the
genuine Ramon's-every bottle bears name
Of Brown Manufacturing Co T. PLANNERS
ley.
Milford chronicle., 1903-02-20

Get Ramon's Liver Pills am, ,r,,,,to r,.,,-..
for biliousueSS and cut ont ceioTnai a'cl
a. s,t1er yer urastlc drugs. A months treatmentN
% doses-tor 25c. r. HammersIev
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
A GLOOMY BRIDAL OUT OF DEATHS SAWS.
Manning Relieves Col, Cobbe.
1000 of the MuIIah's
Mer Slain.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Alden, Arabia, April 25.-Brigadier Cen
eral Manning after an engagement with
the Mad Mullah's forces has relieved
Colonel Cobbe, near Gumburu, Somali-
land, As miles westward of Galada About
1000 OF the Mullah's men were killed
The British loss is not known.
The few details obtainable of the dis
aster to Colonel Plunketts detachment
April II show the Mullah's forces con-
sisted of 1000 horsemen and 10000 spear
men. They surrounded Colonel Punk
etts force in the open and the Somalis,
after heavy rife fire, charged repeated
ly with their horsemen and spearmen
and all sides. The British detachment
held out until its ammunition was eX-
hausted and then charged with the bay
onet, but it was ultimately overwhelmed
by weight OF numbers The British force
fought with all of its officers, and 10
men were killed. Most of the handful
of men who reached the camp were
wounded The Somalis losses are report
ed to have been enormous.
The Mullah's forces are reported to
aggregate from 1900 to 1000 mounted
men and about 5000 spearmen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
A Coffined Child Follows the
Marriage Party.
Vim. K. Vanderbilt Welded by the Vicar of St
Marks Whose Child Lay Dead in the
Vcaragr.
(By the Associated Press)

London, April 25.-William K Wander
bilt was quietly married to Mrs Lewis
Nj. Rutherford here today. This after
noon the bride and groom started for
France, where they probably will remain
for some time.
only eight persons, including Mrs.
Rutherford and Mr.. Vanderbilt were
present in the dreary ST. Marks Church
when the ceremony was performed this
afternoon The arrangements by which
the wedding was kept secret were almost
elaborate and they were not relaxed even
at the last moment The wedding party
entered the church through the Vicarage
which adjons ST. Marks, and departed
from the rear entrance While the we'd
ding ceremony was going on there lay in
the Vicarage the dead child of the Vicar
Of st. Marks, who made Mr. Vanderbilt
and Mrs. Rutherford man and wife. At
the conclusion of the wedding ceremony
the coffin was brought into the church
and the Rev. r. II. MADDEN read the bur
ial ceremony. Immediately afterward he
left for Liverpool, where his father is
dying.
Half dozen doors from st. Marks
Church is Tarrants Hotel now quiet and
old fashioned, but once one of London s
most famous hostelries. From this hotel
Mr. Vanderbilt emerged this morning and
walked to the church In the past three
weeks he has been staying at Tarrants
Hotel, qualifying by this residence to Sc
cure the marriage license.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
A PHOENIX.

Head of Colorado School System at 90
A strong, healthy, hungry farmers boy
will eat pretty near anything that he can
get his teeth into. He is very apt in this
way to lay the foundation for future i'll
health, particularly if he takes up a
sedentary occupation in later life.
A prominent young man of city OF
Colorado who was born on a farm in east
crn Illinois. says: "All through my
youth had an abnormally developed APP
petite which l was allowed to crafty
freely. During the winter months es-
pecially l consumed great quantities OF
sorghum molasses, pancakes and biscuits
When at the age of 10 l left the farm
and entered the school room as a teacher
l had become a confirmed suffering dys-
peptic. Constant laxatives We're neces-
sary and only the very simplest foods
would digest at all. For several years l
carried no other dinner to school but oat-
meal and crackers.
Life dragged YEARLY along in this
manner. Six years ago l married and
went to college and two years were spent
there, but all the time my mental work
was seriously hindered by headaches and
drowsiness caused by my indigestion.
Leaving college | taught school again a
year, in the midst of which l suffered an
attack Of brain fever. Three years ago
l came to Colorado and took charge OF
the grammar department of the schools
here until February, 1901, when ny
poorly nourished body could no longer
stand the strain upon 1t and 1 completely
collapsed in both body and mind. For
two weeks l lay at the point of death.
unconscious most of the time Then
Grape Nuts was fed to me as a steady
diet and the change began. 1t seemed a
miracle
ITO cut the tale short am now princi
pal of our school system here at %
years of age and am doing double the
amount of brain work I ever did before
and am in better health than at any time
since / can remember / eat and digest
all kinds of food, no laxatives are used
and headaches are almost unknown and
Grape-Nuts has made this change for
me. You can understand why l most
heartily recommend Grape-N Nuts which
is now a regular dish at morning and
evening meals in my family" Name
furnished by Postum Co., Battle Greek
Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
FOR A PEACE TEMPLE
Andrew Carnegie Donates a
Million and a Half
Dollars.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, April 25.-Before sailing
for his home in Scotland yesterday An
drew Carnegie donated 81 $685. 900 for a
temple of peace, for the permanent court
OF arbitration at The Hague. The gift
was made through Baron Covers, the
Minister of The Netherlands, to this cap
ital and was made with the understand
ing that tho government will he respon-
sible for its administration. In a let
ter to Baron Covers, Mr.. Carnegie says
of his gift:
Believe me, Your EXcellency, this
closing act before my departure has given
me profound satisfaction. 1 believe that
the creation of the permanent tribunal
for the settlement of International dis
putes is the most important step for
ward, of world wide character, which has
eve rbeen taSenby the joint powers, since
it must ultimately Danish war, our foul
est STAIN
Acknowledging Mr. Carnegie's letter
Baron Covers says he has cabled it's con-
tents to the Dutch Foreign Office and
adds:
Awaiting the answer of my govern
ment it gives me great and intense salts
faction, dear sir, to express to you my
personal and sincere admiration of the
truly humane and noble sentiments which
prompted you to show to the world at
large in how high an esteem should be
held the institution of peace, whose seat
by the common consent of nations has
been placed in the realm of my most
gracious sovereign, Queen Wilhelmina !"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
W. K. VANDERBILT AGAIN WEEDS,
Married to Mrs. Anna Rutherford in St.
Marks London.
(By the Associated Press }


London, April 25.-William X. Wander
hilt and Mrs. Anna Rutherford were mar
ried today at st. Marks church, North
Audley street. The officiating clergyman
was the Rev. r. H. Hadden.
Winfield Hoyt, of New York, was the
best man and Henry White gave away the
bride. The only other persons in the
church besides the verger were the Duke
Duchess of Marlborough Mrs. Ruther-
ford wore simple gray travelling dress
and no Jewels of any kind. Mr.. Wander
bilt, Mr.. White and the Duke of MARI
borough wore the usual frock coats
There was no wedding breakfast or re-
ception.
A telegram from Dover says Mr.. and
Mrs Vanderbilt crossed the channel this
afternoon on a boat bound for Calais.
Mr.. Vanderbilt personally secured the
license and managed the whole affair
himself. Three weeks ago he establish
ed a residence in London and last Wed
nesday he personally applied for and
secured a license from the Bishop Of
London while the reporters were all
watching the arch bishop of Canterbury
office.
Chancellor Tristram of the Bishop of
London's consistory court held a special
court and took the personal testimony
of Mr.. Vanderbilt's whose counsel also
submitted documentary proofs of the
divorce proceedings at New York of the
fact that the prohibition against his re-
marriage had been removed by the SUI
preme court at New York The license
was subsequently granted. ID
Mr.. Vanderbilt was enabled to pre-
serve secrecy regarding the license in
consequence of an order issued by Chan
eellor Tristram after the scandals arts
ing from the rows raised in various
churches by Father Black during the
campaign against the re-marriage of
divorced persons An order then went
out that licenses of divorced persons
should not be entered on the public reg
lister until after their marriage so as to
avoid scandal. Mr.. Vanderbilt's license,
therefore, has not yet become public
property and will not be registered until
the Bishop of London's registrar is for
mally notified that the wedding has
taken place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
Leesville High School.

The third annual commencement of the
Leesville High School, Wake County, OF
which Prof. Dowd is the energetic prin-
cipal, will be held May 21-22.
Marshalls for the occasion are: l.. c.
Bledsoe. chief; e. L. Shepherd, n. l.
Terrell, X. T. II. Lynn, and the managers
are d. H. Stallings, chief; Z. c. Perry
II. j. Sorrell, c. w. Page.
The programme is as follows: Girls
recitations-prize contest-Thursday May
q, s P. m.-Miss Margaret Nichols, Miss
Ethel Sorrell, Miss Dena Ragsdale, Miss
Auine Gooch, Miss Ollie Sorrell. Miss
Mozelle Belvin, Miss Ola Penny, Miss
Venellie Young, Miss Iva Smith, Miss
Lydia Sorrell. Miss Mozelle Pennington.
Friday, May 22-Commencenent day. II
a. M, annual address, Gov c. B. Az
cock. Oratorical contest 2: 80 p. ma. F.
Sorrell, n. L. Terrell, S. ]. Husketh. E.
c. Perry, l.. c. Bledsoe, D. II. Stauings
C. w. Page. H. j. Sorrell.
The exercises will close with a concert
beginning at 5 o'clock in the evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26

what one of their best teams, can do on
the diamond.
The A. and NJ team this year has sur
prised every one. They determined at the
beginning of the season not TO hire pro-
.fessional coach, but to put themselves in
the hands of Captains WEIGH and Asbury
These two clever collegians have gotten
more work out of their team and infused
into ii a greater amount of vim and team
playing than it has ever had before.
The college boys feel that they will
hold their own even with so strong team
as the Virginians have.
Holt is a steady. cool-headed strong
pitcher. Brockwell is accurate and re-
liable behind the bat. Welch plays in
errorless form at first base. Knox at
second gets everything that comes his
way. Miller at short and Asbury at
third are both fast, work together like
Sapolio twins, and "get there" in fine
fashion.
Hadley, Isler and Shannonhouse in the
outfield hit the ball and gather in the
flies
1t is to be hoped that all ball enthus-
lasts will turn out and help the Tarheels
down the Virginians.
The game will be called at four o'clock,
as will all the games hereafter. Louis
Holt and Brockwell will hold the points
for Raleigh. 1t is not yet announced who
will pitch for Virginia.
Season tickets will not be accepted for
this game as it is played under a per
cent guarantee and is an extra game
Admission twenty-five cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
WATSON SUIT TOMORROW,
Case of the Engineer Killed by Lumber Ca
Relied Out Of s. A. l.. Yard.

The suit of A. S. Watson, administra-
tor Of James R. Watson, against the
Seaboard Air Line, will be begun in the
Superior court here tomorrow.
James r, Watson was the engineer
who was killed some time ago on the
Seaboard Air Line just beyond the freight
yards as he was bringing in a train from
the North, by a car loaded with lumber
which had in some way rolled out of the
yard upon the track in front of the
incoming train.
The case was called yesterday, and
counsel on both sides announced their
readiness to proceed. Court adjourned
until Monday, when jury will be chosen.
Counsel for plaintiff, Messrs. Argo and
Shaffer are, and Messrs. Day, Womack
and Shaw for the railroad
A final decree of settlement was en-
tered in the Honeycutt will case, the
suit of John w. Reddish, propounder,
against T. l.. Honeycutt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
THE WOMEN At WORK
Home Mission Society's Fine
Sunday Program.
Annual Convention Yesterday Held Two Inter
estng Sessions and Transacted The Routine
Work of the Society.

The Womans Nome Missionary So
ciety had two excellent and interesting
meetings yesterday At the morning SEES
sion the opening exercises We're conduct
ed by Mrs Scott, of New Bern, and there
was an earnest prayer by Rev. J. b. Nc
Farland.
Rev. Mr.. Startling, of Cary Circuit, was
introduced and then Mrs. S. l. Harrell
superintendent of press work, and Mrs
Bumpass, superintendent of tithing, made
full reports of their work, this showing
progress. After this the report of the
Baby Roll was read and adopted
Rev. G. T. Adams, of Central Church
was next introduced and following this
the reports from conference auxiliaries
We're taken up.
Mrs. T. r. Kendall, President of the
Louisville Conference Society, was in
troduced. She was with the society sew
cral years ago and is pleasantly remem-
bered by the people. She addressed the
session on the Importance of Home Mis-
sion Work, dwelling particularly on one
branch-the building of parsonages The
Home Mission Society of the church,
South. has since its organization in 1886,
built over 1,400 parsonages..
The afternoon session was called to or
der by the president, Mrs. Underwood.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Miss Mary Pescud. of Raleigh.
The reports of auXilaries was continued.
Elizabeth City district was made by Mrs.
Hollowell and that of the Raleigh dis
trict by Mrs. i. f. Dixon. Then Mrs.
r. II. Kendall gave the district secreta-
ries a talk along this line of work, which
will prove of much benefit to the secre-
taries.
An interesting paper ''On the Reading
Course" prepared by Mrs. Guitar, of
New Bern. in her absence was read by
Mrs. Scott and it was an exceedingly
clever and able document, the points be-
ing well presented.
Mrs Branner, of Waynesville, Presi-
dent of the Western North Carolina Con-
ference Society was introduced and made
interesting remarks on the board meeting
recently held in Atlanta, Ga, stressing
the great need of home mission work, es-
pecially among the great host of foreign
elements, who are seeking homes in our
own lands. making the statement that
theer are fifteen Buddhist temples in the
United States.
cordial invitation was extended to
the society to attend the annual meeting
of the Western North Carolina Confer
ence of the Home Mission Society, which
convenes in Winston-Sal May 1st.
The hour for adjournment having ar
rived the session adjourned until Monday
morning at 10 o'clock
Today at II o'clock Rev. H. M. Blair,
of Greensboro, editor of the North Caro-
lima Christian Advocate, will preach the
annual sermon at Edenton Street Metho-
dist Church, and at night Mrs. Kendall,
of Owensboro, Ky, will speak on Home
Missions. The public are invited to these
meetings and a large attendance is ex-
pected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
For Benefit of Day Nursery.

On Friday evening, May 1st., at Acad-
envy of Music, 1.-THE Revels of the Queen
of May and her Fairies" will be given.
Between the acts there will lbe fancy
sentng all nationalities. The lovely flow
err costumes worn in the little cantata
will be especially bright and novel here.
1t seems very fitting that children should
be the ones to give an entertainment
for the benefit of little ones cared for at
the Day Nursery. The performance will
be given under the direction of Prof and
Mrs. Allmon. We bespeak a crowded
house,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
BIG BALL GAME TUESDAY.
University of Virginia and the a & N. Team
Will Play

Tuesday will be a red letter day in Col
lege baseball On that day the college
boys from the famous old University of
Virginia will be here to play their first
game with the A. and NJ. team.
The Virginia boys are all players every
many of them and in their games this
year with the big universities of the
North they have showed wonderful form
and skill, and it will be enjoyable to see
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
JUNIOR RICE PTI0N,
Young Ladies at Baptist Female University il
Angling Contest

The young ladies of the Junior class
of the Baptist Female University
Misses Booker, Egerton, Haynes, Fergu-
son and Dixon, rendered a reception to
the senior class, last evening.
"A spearing Contest formed a unique
feature and was the occasion of much
merriment on the part of the young
ladies who were not adopts in this new
form of angling.
Palma and flowers were massed in
decoration, white and green forming the
color scheme.
Delightful refreshments were served
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
Mrs. Vanie Westbrook's Funeral.

Mrs. Varnie Westbrook died at her
home in West Raleigh yesterday morning
at ten o'clock in the siXty-fifth year of
her age She was membero fthe First
Baptist church.
The funeral services will take place
today in the West Raleigh Baptist church
at half past one o'clock and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. r. S. Stephenson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
MEETING POSTPONED.
The Ladies Will all Attend Miss Blodgett's
Lecture

The meeting of the Ladies Aid Society
Of the Presbyterian church will not take
place on Monday afternoon, the postpone
ment being on account of the lectures of
Miss Blodgett.
On Monday Miss Blodgett will talk
again concerning the Second Coming %
Christ" upon which she talked so well
on Saturday afternoon. She gives three
lessons on this subject, the last of these
being set for Saturday, the second of
May from four to five o'clock. She is
earnest, talented, cultured and the ladies
Of Raleigh are being greatly instructed
and benefited by the Bible lessons she
so ably gives.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-26
Colored Pastors Funeral.

The funeral of Rev. ]. w. Kirby, pastor
of the First Baptist church, colored, who
died in Portsmouth on Thursday, will be
at Portsmouth, Va, on Monday morning
at IL o'clock A number of his parish
toner's from here will attend.