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Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
School Notes.

The Milford schools completed their
fourth month, Dec. "a. The full report
tor the month is not published as it is
not creditable one. The one thing
that parents are strictly responsible for,
is attendance. If children are unnec
essarily absent from school, it is the
parents fault, and they were much to
blame during the month.
In scholarship, Ernest Deputy led the
twelfth grade; FlOrrie BOoz, the eleven
tn; Elizabeth Deputy, the tenth, and
Nan Morris, the ninth grade.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
A FIRE SIGNAL NEEDED.
The Old System Abandoned.

One Of the most urgent needs of the
town now is fire signal, that will
signify the locality of the coufl 4gration
as well as an alarm to arouse the citi-
zens to action. This has been made
evident by the recent confusion attend.
ing the fire alarms given during the
past few weeks. In case Of an alarm,
the fire company is at loss to kpo r
which way to turn, and much valuable
time. and probably considerable money
would be saved for the property owners
of Milford, if an efficient alarm system
should be installed. The amount of
money necessary for its construction
would soon be saved by its effective
work. Several years ago it was en-
deavOred by the Light and Water Com
mission to have the whistle announce
the locality of the fire This plan was
very impracticable for in the majority
of cases they would fail to know the
direction of the fire at the pOwer-hOuse,
and the sheme was soon abandoned
So at the present time there is no way
tel ing, in case of an alarm, what part
of the town is being rapidly destroyed.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
To Organize a Band.

A movement has been started by
the young men of the town to organ
ize a brass band. 1t is proposed to
have only young men in the organlza-
ton. A meeting was held last Mon
day evening in Firemen's Hall, and
about fifteen were present. Plans and
means to make the band a success were
discussed. 1t is intended to. secure an
instructor from Wilmington or Phila-
delphia, who will act as director and
manager of the band.
1t is to be hoped that the mistake
will not be made by this organization,
that is so common with nearly all
country bands, that is to secure mem
bers who have no musical ability-a
blad Is never 5oite than Is ucn. oeE1
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
Sent to Reform School by the Efforts
Of the S. P. C. q. Society.

At the annual meeting Of the Scot.
ETY. for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children, which was held on Tuesday
of last week, the report given of Chris.
tina Conner. of Milford, Is not devoid
of interest.
1t will be remembered that Christina
Conner is the twelve-year-Old colored
girl, who attempted to poison the Bes-
wick family by putting paris green in,
the coffee-pOt.
Mrs. Susan Beswick, who preferred
the charges, discovered the green ON
the rim of the pot in time to prevent
any harm resulting from its use. The
girl was brought before Esquire Truitt
who committed her to Dover Jail.
Through the efforts of Milford and
Dover friends of the Society, the at.
tentiOn of Agent Stout was called to
the case. Inquiry revealed that the
girls trial, which would not come of
until April. would probably leave her
future in as prOblematic a condition as
the reason for the crime. If conviction
resulted, the girls criminal prOclivities
would, in all probability, not be elimi.
mated, and if acquitted, her future
looked almost as hopeless, since whole
some restraint would be withdrawn.
Correspondence with the Drexel
School at Calverton, Md, resulted in
having the girl removed from the jail
to the school mentioned, in which in
stitutiOn she will remain until q years
old.
The satisfactory adjustment of this
case, satisfactory at least as far as hu.
man wisdom can predict, is due to the
action of the S. P. c. C., and this soci-
ETY. should be encouraged and mater
tally helped by all those who have the
interest of the State and humanity at
heart.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
A Tribute to the Milford High School.

One of the highest compliments that
could be give" to the Milford High
School was paid to that institution this
week. A graduate of the Georgetown
public school has this week matriculat-
ed with the public school of Milford.
The Milford high school has a reputa-
tiOn farand wide as being the best grad
ed and systematized school in the State.
Since the departmental plan has been
in vogue, and typewriting and book
keeping has been added to the curricu-
lum, the school has rapidly advanced.
The people of the town should feel
proud of the consolidated public schools
of Milford. All that is needed now is
a modern building, centrally located.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
THE ALDERMAN'S COURT.
PuIIen vs.. Crouch.

Alex Pullen ,ofthis town, has brought
suit before Magistrate Wood, of Dover,
against John 4. Crouch, ST., and John
7. Crouch, Jr, for purloining willow
from his nursery. The Messrs Crouch
waived a hearing before Alderman
Truitt, and gave bond for $500. They
claim that they only took few bran
ches of willow for the purpose of wrap
ping wreaths, and are willing to pay
the damages.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
University Extension Lecture.

TIE University Extension lecture on
"Thackeray" given Wednesday even.
ing vas the best and most satisfactory
delivered thus far. About $50 persons
were present. DR.. Sykes possesses the
faculty to a marked degree of making
instruction entertaining. His analysis
of "Vanlty Fair" with selections illus
tratng the same, delighted his audience.
He pronounces VANITY FaiI," the
grestest English novel. Those who
are missing these lectures with the
idess that they are academic rather
than entertaining, should have heard
theThackeray lecture.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
GIVEN A SURPRISE.
The Neck Folks Surprise Their Neigh
Dor.

A surprise party was given to Mrs.
Lima Bennett at her home in Thomp-
sOnvile on Friday evening, Jan. 18th.
At half past seven O'Clock a large party
had assembled outside the gates and at
S O'Clock the doors were thrown open
and the company marched in about
one hundred in number Later they
were invited out to the dining room,
where the table was loaded with good
things, including ice cream, cake, can
dies and fuits. Games were INDUCED
in up until late hour. Every one re-
ported a royal good time. The merriest
of the group seemed to be Mrs Bennett
herself She proved an excellent hostess
and invited all to call again.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joshua H. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas H. Sipple, Mr.. and Mrs S. g.
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Thomas,
Mr.. and Mrs Gibson Walls, Mr.. and
Mrs. John w Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. J w.
Wadkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Cliff
ton, Mr.. and Mrs, Eugene Voshel.
jessie Bennett, Bob Thomas, Edward
Hall, Allie Meredith, Jacob Harring-
ton, George Macklin, Harvey Thomp-
son.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
SOCIETY NOTES
OF INTEREST.
THE SOCIAL CIRCLES OF MILFORD
HAVE BEEN ALIVE THIS WEEK.
Card Parties Seem to Have Been in
VOgue-The Euchre Club Enter
tanned by the Misses Hall
Mrs. CauIk Gives a Whist
Party.

The social circles of Milford have
been alive this week, and the society
people have been kept busy attending
the many pleasant receptions that have
been given. Progressive euchre and
whist parties have been the fad, and
many enjoyable evenings are recorded.
The Milford Euchre Club was enter
tanned by Misses Mary and Anna Hall
at their home ON North Front street,
Friday evening, January 10th. Pro
gressive four hand euchre was the game
played. Miss Osmand took the first
prize, Miss Ida Rosa took the second,
and Mrs. Paris T. Carlisle took the
BOBBY prize. The fortunate one in cut
ting for the consolation prize was Miss
Lucy Hall. The members of the Club
spent very delightful evening with
the Misses Hall, and felt sorry when
the time came to say good night. The
next meeting will be at the home of
Mrs. DR.. J. L. Pratt, on North Front
street, Friday evening, January 23td.
Miss James will assist Miss Pratt in en-
tertaining the Club.
Mrs. John Welch entertained a few
of her friends with cards last Monday
evening, January 18th. Those present.
were; Mrs. George H. Hall, Mrs. Geo
F. Pierce, Mrs. J. Stanley Short, Mrs
George w. Marshall, Mrs. Byard P .
Burn, Mrs Paris T. Carlisle, Mrs. Mary
0. Caulk, Mrs. G. Layton Grier, Mrs. A
Jones, Mrs S. J. Abbott, Mrs. Annie
L. HynsOn, Misses Mathews, Elizabeth
Osmand, Jennie D. Causey, Mary Wal
lace and Anna Hall.
Mrs. Mary o. Caulk received a few
If her friends last Tuesday evening and
. very delightful time was spent in
playing whist. Those present were
Mrs. Anna L. Hynson, Mrs. Harry L.
irier, Mrs. Layton Grier, Mrs. Paris
!. Carlisle, Mrs. John Welch, Mrs. Geo.
v Marshall, Misses Mary and Anna
Hall. Elizabeth Osmand and Miss Ma
hews.
A very pleasant occasion was the
ard party given by Mrs. George w.
Iarshall at her home on North Front
treet, Monday evening, January 18th. {
V hist and trolley euchre was the game
layed and all voted it one of the most c
1jOyable affairs of the week. Those t
resent were; Mrs. John w Causey, G
Irs. Bayard P. Burn, Mrs. John WEIGH,
Irs. S. John Abbott, Mrs. Anna L {
[ynsOn, Mrs. Harry L. Grier, Mrs. G 6
ayton Grier, Mrs. Paris T. Carlisle, '
Trs. Mary o, Caulk, Mrs. J. Lynn t
ratt, Misses Jennie D. Causey, Eliza
eth Collins, Anna and Mary Hall and t
larry Wallace. t
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
Chapel Elects Officers.

The following have been elected for
the Chapel Sunday School for the en-
suing year P. F. Causey, superinten-
dent; Geo. w. Handy, assistant super
intendent; VIM. Abbott, secretary
Clarence Steward, assistant secretary;
VIM. Deputy, librarian; Geo. Davis,
assistant librarian; Chas Macklin,
treasurer; Miss Harrington, Organist;
Mrs. P. F. Causey, superintendent pri-
mary department; Miss Stella Handy,
organist; VIM. Belts, sexton.
Strangers always welcomed at the
Chapel and seats provided.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
The Lecture For Organ Fund.

The fine lantern used in the lectures
of the University Extension Course,
has been secured for the lecture by Prof.
J. d. Brooks, in the Presbyterian
Church, on Tuesday evening, February
3rd, at o'clock. There will be an
hour and half of beautiful picture
showing life in many foreigu lands
besides many views of our own coun-
try. The lecture is bright and enter
taining,and together with the pictures
tells the fascinating story of Christian
Endeavor. For the benefit of the o
gan Fund.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
MARRIED.
Hudson.

David S Hudson and Miss Ella
Duffy, both of Snow Hill, Md, were
quietly married at the NJ. E. parson-
age, this town, by the pastor, Rev. S.
NJ. Morgan, Tuesday. the goth inst.
The young man is one of the enterpris-
ing merchants of Snow Hill, and the
bride one of the popular young women
of that town. The newly welded cou-
pie took the train in the afternoon for
Baltimore to spend few days of their
honeymoon in that CITY.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
To ORGANIZE
A STUDY COURSE.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNIYER.
SITY EXTENSION.
FIRST Meeting to be Held on Tuesday
All Of Those Who Attend the Course
Are Eligible to Membership.

Those who are interested in the
University Extension Lectures thai
are being given at Milford, have or
ganized a study class which will be
used in connection with lectures fol
the purpose of deriving the most good
possible from the course. The differ
ent authors will be taken up and given
critical study so as to make the i'm
pressiOns given by DR.. Sykes more
lasting. Superintendent of the Sussex
County Public Schools, Leon Davis,
has prescribed a course of reading for
the teachers of the county which they
are compelled to take. The course CON
sists Of part of Shakespeare's plays,
Adam Bede, by George Elliott, and a
number of other classical books, but
for those who live in convenient dis
tance. superintendent Davis has made
the University Extension course an
equivalent. In fact it is considered
superior to the reading course, from
the fact that they have the co-opera-
tion and help of others in studying the
different authors Quite a number of
teachers have availed themselves of
this OppOr unity. and others should
not fail to take advantage of the bene-
fits that can be derived from the course.
A meeting to organize the study class
was held on Friday evenings and about
twenty were present. PiOf John D.
Brooks acted as chairman. A com
mittee was appointed, consisting of
Miss Mary Billings, chairman; Misses
Bessie johnson, Mabelle Brown, May
Davis and Anna Hal, who were to form
scheme of organization, programme,
and time and place of holding meet
ings.
The report of the chairman of the
committee was announced on Wednes-
day evening last to the member of the
University Extension. 1t was az fol-
lows:
1. Any person attending the lee
lures is eligible for membership, and
at the first meeting of the
gives right and duties Of member
ship. 1t is suggested that all persons
who join cheerfully should perform the
work assigned them by the committee
II. The time Of holding the meet
ngs shall be on Tuesday afternoon at
our o'clock.
III. The place at which the meet
ngs will be held is the High School
'OOm.
~. Plan of Work. To study with
he lecturer, and also to extend the
lass after the lectures are over for the
purpose of studying Stevenson, Dick
ms, and Thaekery.
V. The program for Tuesday, Jan :
larry the 9th, will be as follows:
"George Elliott as Realist,"
Miss May Foulk
Development of the Soul in George !,
Illiott's Novels, by Miss Minnie Rick
rds. &
''Is George Elliott POsiturist ?" f
Prof. J d. Brooks
Comparison of George Elliott with
contemporaries" by Ex-Supt. Foster.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
" CeIebrate FiIteenth Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Lank will
celebrate their fifteenth wedding an
niVersey at their home in South Milford
on Saturday evening, January 8lsr,
1893. A reception will be held from Z
toto O'Clock, TO which their numerous
friends ore invited.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
Presbyterian Church.

THE Missionary meeting on "Chtna''
TO be held on Tuesday evening, will lie
of unusual interest. A great deal Of
information about China will he
learned at this meeting. All are wei
come.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
CHURCH NEWS.
Chapel.

At the Chapel last Sunday Mr.. Thos
Watson sang from an unpublished
manuscript the new carol by Mr.. J.
B. Welch, Of Milton, Del, entitled
"Christ For Me Every Day." accom-
panied by the Chapel choir, consisting
of Miss Ida Bennett, soprsno; Miss
May Davis, alto; Mr. Darwin Collins,
bass; Mr.. Thomas Watson, tenor, and
Miss Harrington, organist. Next
Sunday Mr.. Watson will sing as a solo
with the choir, "Tell Me Where Is
Heaven ?V
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
Sale Of Personal Property.

Mrs. Mamie H. Greedy, who will
move from Milford to New Orleans,
La, will sell her personal property at
public sale in front of her home on
South Front street, Saturday afternoon,
January oath, 1908. The sale will con-
tru h.atthe .-co's are eoII
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
Stole Corn.

Some one broke into the factory of
Geo. F. Pierce on Saturday evening
last, and stole about forty bushels of
corn. An entrance was effected by un-
locking the door, and so far no clue to
Tie THE. ..a@, . eI .UmiI.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-23
Christ Church.

Jan % (8rd Sunday after Epiphany
st. Paul's Day.) Celebration 7.3Oa.m
mains, litany aud sermon 1880. Sun
day School, 2 p. m. st. Faiths Guild,
Tuesday evening. Christ Church Guild,
Wednesday evening. Choir rehearsal
Saturday evening.
Presbyterian Church.
The subject of the sermon will be :
''Why Do the Wicked Prosper?"
Sabbath School lesson "Pauls
Counsel to the Thessolonians."
Evening meeting subject; "China. .,
Avenue N. E. Church.
Preaching Sunday morning and ev-
ening at the usual hour by the pastor.
Schools, Avenue and Chapel.
? p m. Epworth League services at
6.45. After short sermon, revival ser
vices.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-09-05
KILLED TWENTY OF THEM.
Filipino constabuIary Engage Body OF
InSuroentS.

Manila, Sept 4.-The Jolo constab.
ulary have. come in conflict with a
body of insurgents in the province OF
Cavite. near Laguna de Bay, and
killed twenty of them during sharp
engagement. The constabulary had
one man killed during the fight. Re-
inforceuents have already left Manila
for the scene of the disturbance to
subdue the insurgents, who have
taken up strong position in the
mountains which flank the laguna.
The legislative council for the Moro
province has been organized in &C.
cordance with the bill recently enact
ed by the Philippine commission pro-
viding for the government of the
Moros. This council is composed of
a governor, secretary, treasurer, engi-
neer, attorney and superintendent of
schools. The province will now be
within the Jurisdiction of the Philip
pine courts and constabulary, Moro
laws being recognized when not in
dilect conflict with American laws
General Wood, now resident of Zam-
boanga, who has just completed the
organization of the governing coun-
Gil, reports a feeling Of unrest amo-g
the natives of Moro province and upon
his request an additional battery has
been dispatched from Manila to
strengthen the forces now under his
command.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-09-05
BEAUPRE ISENDORSEI
ACTION OF MINISTER AT BoGoTI
APPROVED.
Colombian Charge at Washington t
Be Questioned Regarding Recent
Alleged Criticism.

Washington, Sept. Additional In
strnctions have been cabled Mr.. Beau.
pre-. the American minister at Bogota
reissrating the position of this govern.
meHt regarding the canal treaty The
state department assumes entire re.
sponsibility for every representation
Of Mr.. Beaupre to the Bogota govern
ment concerning the treaty and his
activity in this direction is heartily
endorsed by the president and Secre-
tary Hay. Minister Beaupre's latest
instructions advise him that President
Roosevelt will not enter into any en-
gagement with the Colombian govern
ment which will hamper his scope of
action under the canal law. This gov
ernment will not indicate what it's
course of action will be in the event
the treaty is rejected.
DR.. Herran, the Colombian charge,
will be asked as to the truth of his
reported criticism of Minister Beau
pres activity at Bogota. The alleged
criticism by Mr.. Herran was not well
received at the state department.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-09-05
OUTSIDERS TO BLAME
SULTAN OF TURKEY COMMENTS
ON PRESENT UPRISING.
His Only Wish the Welfare of the
People, Without Distinction of
Race or Religion.

Constantinop1e, Sept 4.-On the an
niversary of his accession Tuesday the
sultan received In audience at the pal
ace the heads Of the religious com
munities and the ecumenical patriarch
made speech of congratulations. In
reply thereto, after thanking the patri
arch and the others present for their
good wishes, the sultan, contrary to
precedent, spoke at some length. as
follows:
-"All my desire is for the welfare OF
the population, without distinction OF
race or religion. AS to the detestable
and regrettable deeds to which the
patriarch alluded am convinced that
the movement does not proceed spon.
taneously from the population, but is
instigated from abroad. l hope the
measures taken will insure tranquil,
lity. l call God to witness the sin
cerity Of my declaration and that all
my aspirations and work are for the
welfare anG prosperity of all my sub
jects."
Turning then to the Bulgarian patri,
arch the sultan bade hill communi-
cate his words to his flock.
Next addressing the Greek patriarch
the sultan said he regretted that the
Greek population had also suffered
from the recent troubles and declared
he would be pleased to contribute to
the subscriptions being raised in the
patriarchate in behalf of the sufferers.
The sultan further remarked that he
was very sorry some of the soldiers
had been guilty of acts contrary to his
orders and desires. The sultan per
sonally assured Mgr. Ormanian, the
Armenian patriarch, that his words ap-
piled to the Armenians as we'll as to
the people of other nationalities.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-09-05
GOVERNOR SCORES PEoNAeE.
JelEs of Alabama Sends Message to
the Legislature.

JelkS OF Alabama Sends Message to
the Legislature.
Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 4.-Severe
censure of the practice of peonage and
the persons concerned in the cases
recently brought to light in this state
Is contained in the message Governor
Jelks has sent to the legislature. The
governor says:
I'm at least one locality in Alabama
several farmers have been working
men and women under guard without
legal authority to do So. One or more
of these offenders have been sinners
for dozen years. They have acted
without the shadow of right and have
been plain violators of the state laws.
The offense has been notorious in the
community and these criminals long
since should have been inmates of the
penitentiary.
''That good people surrounding them
allow a persistence in this evil doing
has focused on the whole state the at
tention of malevolent critics. These
farmer contractors had helpers in COM
plant justices and constables. The
latter were more guilty than the prin-
cipals They basely betrayed SOL
emn trust"
In conclusion the governor ex-
pressed qualification that the offenders
had been brought to justice.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-09-05
ALASKA BOUNDARY COMMISSION
MEETS IN LONDON A''0 PER-
FEcTs ORGANIZATION.
LORD ALvERsTONE ELECTED CHAIRMAN
ORAL ARGUMENTS WILL BEGIN
ON SEPT. is AND MUST BE
CONCLUDED BY OCT. 9.

ondon, Sept. 4.-The Alaskan
boundary commissioners held their
first meeting during the day in the
conference room of the foreign office.
Prior to formal assembling the com
missioners met in their private con
ference room and selected Reginald T.
Tower of the British diplomatic serv'
ice, formerly attached to the legation
at Washington and recently minister
to Siam, to be secretary of the COM
mission. ]. r. Carter, second secre-
tary of the United States embassy,
and Mr.. Pope, representative of the
Canadian government, were appointed
tice Alverstone was subsequently
chosen chairman of the commission.
The conference room of the foreign
office, where the commissioners met,
is the choicest apartment in the Brit
ish public buildings 1t is magnifi-
cent salon, with gothic ceiling and
panelled walls and has been the scene
of many notable gatherings.
Line of Procedure Agreed On.
Lord Alverstone, after formally an
nouncing that the commission was in
session, stating that he had been Sc
lected as president, an honor which he
highly appreciated, asked counsel
when they desired to begin the oral
arguments. Sir Robert B. Flnlay, the
attorney general, in behalf of the Brit
ish counsel, suggested that at least
two weeks would be required for
preparation, to which Judge John NJ.
Dickinson, representing the American
counsel, assented, though he said the
American counsel would be ready in
week.
Lord Alverstone asked when the
oral arguments would be finished and
Attorney General Finlay suggested
Oct. Is, but his lordship remarked
that he thought shorter period was
advisable and Oct. was fixed upon.
The commission decided to sit five
days per week, beginning Sept. Is,
and excluding Saturdays, and to be in
session from II a. m. to p. m. dali.
and granted permission for limited
number Of representatives Of the
press to attend the sittings.
In order that the presentation of the
cases may be exhaustive it has been
arranged that three of counsel for
each government shall make argu-
ments, the British opening and being
followed alternately by Americans
and British, the former securing the
advantage of delivering the closing
argument