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APPEAL FOR ORPHANS.
Home in Butler, Pa, Invaded by
Typhoid Fever

Rev Dr. J. NJ Schick, pastor of Grace
Reformed Church. made an appeal from his
pulpit yesterday for contributions for the
relief of ST. PauPs Orphan Home at Butler
Pa, where one-fourth of the inmates have
been visited by the dread disease; typhoid
fever. prevailing In that community. He
graphically told of their distress, and that
only two trained nurses could be obtained
for the poor children. Over sixty dol
lars in cash was handed the pastor at
the door Of the church. and several trained
nurses of the city. specialists in typhoid
fever, have volunteered their services to go,
If needed, for relief of the afflicted little
ones.
Members of the congregation not present
and others who desire to contribute to the
fund being Used for the relief of the Or
phans' Home are expected to send their
contributions to DIR. Schck during this
week at his home, 1905 10Th street north
west.
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THE JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
Reports Of Progress Made at Meeting Of
Woman's League.

The December meeting of the Woman's
League, National Junior Republic, was held
at 1900 Massachusetts avenue Saturday
last, with Mrs. Fairbanks I'm the chair.
Reports from Mrs. Archibald Hopkins of
the executive board and from Mrs. ]. E. Gill
bert, chairman of visiting committee. show
the republic to be in most fourishng con-
dition. There are sixty-6he boys on the
rolls and all are doing well.
Remarkable improvements, 1t was stated,
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Bid on Bridge Repairs Accepted.

Commissioner Biddle has approved the
recommendation of the acting engineer Of
highways that the bid of Cogan Bros &
ferschner for widening the masonry OF tho
e"''educt bridge. for 81. 465. be accepted
and contract for the work be entered into
wiIh the arm. 80 r
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a pretty entertainment was give last Fri
day night by the primary class of the Tenn
pie Baptist Church, when the Sunday
school house was well f1lled.A Tableaus
taken from prominent features of different
months were well represented. The violin
solos OF Mr.. Roland Cromwell, accompanied.
by Mrs. A. NJ. Jackson. were much en-
tcyed. were the solos by little Pauline
Sullivan and little Alma Nelson
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Two debut parties fixed for December
Is will introduce Miss Rixey, daughter of
Representative and Mrs. J. F. Rixey. and
Miss Alice Gordon Parker, daughter OF
Representative and Mrs. Parker.
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Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins gave a charm
ing reception last Saturday evening to the
Columbian Women, of which society she
is the president The guests of honor were
DR.. Henry st. George Tucker, dean of the
Columbian schools of law and diplomacy
and Mrs. Tucker. Mrs. Hodgkins was as
sisted by the following ladies, officers of
the society and the chairmen Of standing
committees: Miss McWilliams, Mrs. Tyree,
Miss Thompson Mrs. ]. H. Lewis Miss
Frisby, Miss Turner. Mrs. w. H. Heron,
Miss Clancy and Mrs ]. W. Holcombe.
The rooms were beautifully decorated with
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Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w. McReynolds.
formerly Of Staughton street, have taken
possession Of their new home, No 3167 u
street, Georgetown Heights
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Mrs. Max Weyl has her niece, Miss Amy
Sickle Of Chicago. staying with her. At
home Wednesday.
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Mr.. Thomas w. Smith has Joined his wife
and daughter at Saranac Lake, N Y
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Mrs. Andrew B. Graham left this morning
for New York, where she will be the guest
of Mr. and Mrs John w. Bird for a week.
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Senator Dryden and family are now at
their Washington home for the winter, and
Colonel and Mrs. Kuser will spend part OF
the winter with the latter's parents.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, who
are giving a dinner of forty covers tonight
for Mrs. John w. Mackay. will give
holiday dance for the associates of their
young daughter Miss Evelyn Walsh. who
will then be home from school for a visit
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Mrs. Kirke Porter and Miss HegemaI
have been Unexpectedly called out of towr
for a few days and will not again receive
until Tuesday, December Is.
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Mrs. Albert Edward Burche and daugh-
tiers, the Misses Eva and Emma Burche are
visiting the formers mother Mrs. NJ E.
Burche Of 18th and M streets, where they
will receive their friends informally.
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Senator Kean will entertain at reception
the coming Friday evening in honor OF Gov
ernor Franklin Murphy Of New Jersey.
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Mrs and Miss Henshaw will be at home
to their friends. 1908, X street northwest
Thursdays throughout the winter.
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Todd have returned
from their trip south and will be home to
their friends at the Victor, No. 1914 North
Capitol street. Tuesdays during the months
of December, January and February
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The Chinese minister has dinner invita-
lions for December 81. the first of the for
NAL Inequalities at the new Chinese lega-
ton.
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Mrs. Edward w. Eberle, wife of the flag
lieutenant of the North Atlantic fleet has
left New York. where she has been for the
pest wear and will be the guest this winter
OF Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. Knapp at
the Washington navy yard.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Candidates for Annapolis.

Senator J. Frank A lee. who has been
chosen to I'll; the vacancies for Della
ware boys at the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis, has made the
f'Ilowing nominations, among which
is one from Milford hundred
Noble Salevan Warren, son Of Rep
refsntative T. Elwood Wsrren. of Ris-
ing Sun, Kent county, to be first exam
ined.
Charles Schwenke Austin. son of
Representative Lavinius Austin, of
Milford, Kent county, second.
Howard Samuel Draper, son of Thos.
Draper,of Magnolia, ,Kenucounty, third.
Ira Lewis, member Of a well-known
family, of Bridgeville Sussex county,
fourth.
Division Superintendent Taylor has
notified the appointees of their APP
pointment as midshipmen i'm the Uni
ted States Navy. and they are notified
to report for examination before The
civil service Commission ats O'Clock
a. m, on May y, at the corner of
Eighth and E streets, Northwest,
Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST.
4 Great Many Visitors in Milford this
Week, and Great Many Milford
People Have Gone Visiting.

G. w. Joseph was in Dover Tuesday
Robert Small was in Dover on Mon
day.
BIT. Collins has been in Salisbury
this week.
Rev. Robt Watt has been Milford
visitor this week.
w. H. Murphy,of Pennington, was a
Milford this week.
H. w. Satterfeld, of Dover, visited
Milford this week.
w. L. Hopkins, of New York, passed
Sunday in Milford with relatives.
Mrs. Hall, of Dover, is the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Daniels.
Albert Bramall, of Palmyra, N. j.,
has been the guest of Stuart Walton.
Miss Bessie Reynolds, of Slaughter
Beach, was a Milford visitor this week.
Mrs. Charles Tuthill, of Washington,
d. c., was Milford visitor on Mon
day.
Miss Elizabeth White spent Sunday
with Miss Ella V. Lacey in George
town.
Miss Estella Hillman spent Wednes-
day in Milton as the guest Of Miss TiIlie
White.
Mrs. Anne Lindell, of Georgetown,
spent the first part of this week as the
guest Of Mr. John Eddington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lewis, of Lin
coin, left on Thursday fol a trip to Cal
fornia and other Western States.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Short, of Phil
adelphia, were guests of friends in
Milford and Glendale this week.
Misses Sarah and Mamie Banning
have been visiting Misses Nav and
Lottie WeIch of Milton this week.
Miss MarthsS. Bon will, who has been
the guest of Miss Jennie Stanton. has
returned to her home in Camden. n. J.
Mrs. W. L. Fell and children. OIL
Philadelphia, and Mrs. w. L. Hopkins
and daughter, of New York, are visit
ing their mother, Mrs Mary E.Lofland.
DR.. James G. Stanton. who was called
to Camden, n. J., on account Of the i'll I.
ness Of his mother, has returned. We
are glad to say that Mrs Stanton has
greatly improved under his care.
Ernest Deputy, Sbowell Abbott. Jay |
Pierce, Winter Bennett, Joseph Wilson, /
Prof. Brooks and Warren Pettyjohn /
attended the graduating exercises of
the Milton High Scheol on Wednes-
day,
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
New Century Club.

LastMOnday evening being in charge
of the Civic Committee, two articles
were read-the first by Mrs. Welch and
the second by Mrs. Mark Davis. An
instrumental piece by Miss Bessie Hall
and vocal solo by Miss Minnie Rick
ards completed the program.
Next Monday an article will be given
by Miss May Foulk. Subject: "George
Elliot as a Realist " Que by Miss
Mabel Brown. Subject: "Moral Prob
lem in DR., Jekyl and Mr.. Hyde One
by Miss Mary Billings. Subject: Gun
derlying Motive of Fiction in the
Egoist, " concluding with Que by Miss
Miss Minnie Richards, entitled, "In
What Ways and in What Cases. the
Uplifting Of a Soul is the Theme of
George Elliot's NOyels?n
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
A Milford Girl Writes for Scribner's.

Among the other good things in the
May Scribner's is story from the pen
Of Elizabeth Hale Gilman. of Milford,
this State. Miss Gilman, under the
heading Of ''Kitchen Sketches" takes
US into the sacred precincts OF the
kitchen and allows s,not only to peep
under the covers, hut also into the heart
Of the dainty cook, and thus read the
motive that inspires the excellent
dishes she prepares. For a pudding to
be good must have a motive,as well as
ai story, aud isn't every dainty dish a
poem?
Miss Gilman is one of the gifted and
claiming young women of Milford,
and for years her friends have been
aware of her decided literary hent, as
well as of dome,t qualities; hut they
did not expect com ration, as pa
able as her first literary product,
"Kitchen Sketches"
Miss Gilman will probably be heard
from again, ,as it is said that other -tor-
les from her pen have been accepted
by the leading magazines.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WILMINGToN, DEL, APRIL p 1903.
CHAs P. Cotton, Adjutant.

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
/ WILMINGTON, DEL, APRIL p 1908. 7
General Orders No. 4.
l. In accordance with an Act OF
/ Congress entitled can Act to promote
the efficiency of the Militia and for
other purposes" approved January 2lth
1903, and in compliance with G. o.
No. 40, Headquarters of the Army, A.
G o. April lst 1908, the First Infan-
try, n. q. d. will be inspected by
Major w. b. Homer, L. 5. A., on the
following dates:
Headquarters, band, and companies
a G. F. and X, Wilmington, May llth
1903. at 500 P. NJ.
Company H., New Castle, May 18th
1903. at 500 p NJ.
Company b., Milford, May 18th 1908
at 500 p. NJ
Company G., Bridgeville, May l4th
1908. at 500 P. NJ.
The field and staff, and nOn-cOm-
missioned staff will report for inspec-
tion with the organization nearest
their home.
All quartermasters and ordnance in
storage will be opened for inspection.
IL. Major f. q. Boyd, 1st Infan-
try, will join the inspecting officer at
New Castle, May 18th 1903, and ac-
company him during the inspection of
Cos. H., b., and g. BY order of
JOHN HUM,
Governor and Commander in Chief.
L. p. WICKERsHAM, Adjutant General.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
A Woman With Coed Nerve.

Miss Lydia Conwell, living on her
own farm. one-half mile west of Draw.
bridge, Sussex county, is a lady Of in-
telligence and nerve. She is keeping
boarding house for the insane-male
and female-a business that few men
would undertake. The writer asked
her if she was not afraid Of these peo-
pie; she said, mo, they think too much
of me to do me any HARM"
A man that she had in her care be-
came so violent a few months ago, that
she was compelled to chain him to the
floor. These people like Miss Cons
well, and look upon her as a mother.
Persons that know her, say that they
had rather place their insane friends
in care of her than to send them to an
asylum.
There are many ways for women to
earn money; but there are only a few
women that would have the nerve to
keep clearinghouse for the insane.
6. S.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Annapolis Appointments.

Three Wilmington boys have been
recommended for appointment to the
United States Naval Academy at An
napolis from the New Castle county
district, by United States Senator L.
Heisler Ball. They have just finished
the three days preliminary examina-
tiOns and are now awaiting results.
The young men appointed were VIII.
liam NJ. Francis, a son OF State Detec4
tive Theodore w. Francis, OF No. 1920
Monroe street; Francis Traynor. q son
Of James f. Traynor, of No 2ls East
Sixth street, and Harlan NJ Stidham,
a son Of James B. Sudhsm, Of No. 6Od
Broome street.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Court of General Sessions.


In the Court of General Sessions VIM.
Fisher, colored, pleaded guilty to the
charged of stealing a turkey from Will
liam Butler, and was sentenced to Is
months imprisonment and to receive
20 lashes.
Ernest Blackstone pleaded guilty TO
the charge OF stealing a horse blanket
from Silas Thompson, and was SEN
fenced TO three months imprisonment
and to receive 10 lashes.
John Warren pleaded guilty to the
charge Of stealing pair Of rubber boots
and q revolver from Andrew Slaughter
and was sentenced to three months
i'm prisOnment
Frederick Allen, colored. pleaded
guilty to the charge of larceny, and,
owing to his youthfulness, was bound
over to John f Cook of WoOdside for
two years, instead of being sentenced
prisonment.
The case of Charles Wright charged
with larceny, was continued ntil the
next term, owing to the absence of
material witness.
The bonds Of Leon Mcbride and
Goldie Scott, the former charged with
forgery and the latter accused of lar
ceDy, were declared forfeited, the de-
PENDANTS being reported non est. and
the cases were continued until the next
term.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
To Celebrate July 4th.

A grand Old,time Fourth of July cele-
bration in all probability will be given
in Milford this year. 1t will be held
under the auspices of the Milford Ath-
letic Association, and a large number
of attractive features will be provided.
In all probability there will be two
games of base bal, "a large street parade.
fireworks at night, etc.
The program will be published later.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
MUST TAP SEWER
AND WATER MAINS.
A NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS ON
WALNUT STREET.
An Ordinance Relating to the Tapping
and Connecting Of Water.NainS and
Sewers on Walnut Street Between
Second Street, North, and Second
Street, South. in the Town Of
Milford.

Be It ordaiHed by the Town Courcil Of Milford
in Town Counci assembled, and is so hereby
ordained and enacted. in pursuance Of the
powers vested in said Council by Section 2ud
Of Chapter lS2 cfVol -. Part I, OF the Laws of
Delaware
THAT tine Secretary Of the Town Council be-
aud he is hereby authorized and directed TO see
that all owners Of real property lying md being
on Walnut street between Scconi street, North
and Second Street. South, in the Town Of Mil
ford, who have not already done so, are served
with notice in writing to tap the sewer main
and the water main on said Walnut street, and
to connect said sewer main and said water main
by pipes with the property so lying aud being ON
said Walnut street as aforesaid, within thirty
days from the service Of such notice, and that
upon the refusal or neglect Of any such owner or
owners so to do for the space of thirty DAYS afer
the date Of said notice, the said Town Council Of
Milford will cause said sewer mains aud water
mains TO be tapped and connection made with
the same as aforesaid, and will recover all ex-
penses incurred in so doing by the distress and
sale of any goods and thattels. lands and tene-
ments belonging to such owner or owners within
the limits Of the Town Of Milford. In case any
of the property lying and being on Walnut Street
as aforesaid shall be owned by more than one
person, then notice to one of said owners shall
be notice to all; and ia case any of said owners Of
any land solying and being as aforesaid shall
not reside in the town, notice to the occupier
shall oe deemed sufficient notice to such owner,
and in case there shall be no tenant or occupier
of the said property owned by a nonresident,
then a posting Of said notice anywhere on said
premises shall be deemed a sufficient service.
Adopted Dec. 22nd 1902.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Dr.. Harrison l.. Paige Dead.

Special from Dover.
Dr.HsrrisOn Paige, formerly of Mil
ford, but who has lately been living in
Dover, was found dead on Thursday
last at about II O'Clock in his rooms at
the Priscilla Block.
He was seen on the streets a few hours
previous to his death, and a man made
the remark that he was looking very
pale. He was discovered by DIR. Downs
undressed, and lying on a lounge with
his bath robe on.
The cOroner's jury found a verdict of
death resulted from apoplexy." The
burial services will be held at his home
in DoV er.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Free Silver" Hurt.

"Free Silver" Windsor's celebrated
PAGER, was badly hurt as the result of
an accident on Sunday last. He and
Lady Windsor" were being driven
double by Thaddeus Windsor. Free
Silver began TO pace too fast for the
other horse, and before he could be
taken up the vehicle was broken and
"FIee Silver" badly hurt.
After examinations it was found that
the horse was not so badly hurt as was
first supposed and it is thought he will
be ready for the track again in a few
weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
New Grand Stand.

The new grand stand being erected
on the base ball field is so #. long, and
will comfortably seat $40 people. The
diamond has also been put in flrst-class
shape. The team has all been signed,
and they will report for duty in few
weeks.
The ladies of the town have geuer-
ously offered to furnish the team with
new suits. This will be quite help
to the association.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary.

A large number of Milford's best peO-
pie gathered at the residence of DR.
Marshall on last Wednesday evening,
the date being the 25th anniversary of
the Doctors and Mrs. MarshalPs wed
ding. The docter and his most hos
pitable wife were ably assisted in re-
ceiving the guests by Mrs. Manly
Drennin, of Elkton. Lack of space
fOrbids us to give more particulars of
this most enjoyable affair.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Fine Entertainment by Sunday School
Class.

The entertainment by S. c. Evans,
Jr's. Sunday School class, in the New
Century Club Rooms on Tuesday even
ing, was a most enjoyable event, re
fiecting great credit on all who partic-
ipated. The literary and musical first
part was exceptionally fine, the men,
bers being heartily encored.
The cOmedietts "YOung Doctor De-
vine, was pleasingly rendered, and
elected much applause. The caste Of
characters was given in our last issue.
The class extends to all who so kindly
assisted them on the program, their
hearty thanks. The net proceeds were
$500. It is to be regretted that so few
were present, as the entertainment WAS
worthy of more substantial support.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
odd Fellows Attend Church.

Crystal Fount Lodge 1. 0. o. F., at
tended divine worship at the Avenue
NJ E. Church on Sunday morning
last. An interesting sermon pertinent
to the occasion was preached by the
pastor, Rev. S. NJ. Morgan.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
IMPROVED STREETS
FOR MILFORD.
TOWN TO BE BONDED FOR s2O,OOO.
Which Will be Used to Make Perma.
nent Improvements on Streets of
the Town - Walnut Street 70
be Paved.


There was quite spirited cor test at
the special town election held on Mon
day afternoon last, for the purpose of
aseertainiDg the opinion of the Nil
ford taxpayers in regard to bonding the
town for $4,000 to be used for the pur:
pose of permanent street improve
ments.
The polls were oreued at o'clock p
m, but it was probably half an hour
before the voting commenced. The
leaders of the opposition to the I'm
provement ticket made strong 6ght
and secured every voter that was avail
able; in fart leaders of both factions
could be seen along the highways and
hedges, as well as in the principal mar
ket-places espousing their cause: but
as will always be the case, the progress
sive element is sure to win and this in,
stance proved not an exception. for af
ter the smoke of battle had cleared
away, it was seen that the laurels of
victory had fallen upon the crowns of
those who are ever for the advancement,
and the best interests of the people of
this community.
The most spirited part of the contest
was towards the last, and there were
quite few who came too late to cast
their ballots. The votes polled were as
follows
For improvement Bonds, 107 votes
against Improvement Bonds, IS; ma.
jority for Improvement Bonds, g.
This far surpassed the hopes of the
most sanguine, as very close returns
were expected, and it only shows that
the taxpayers of Milford have grown
tired wasting money in needless way.
There has been annually expended in
the past about 81 800 Oh temporary
street repairs - this work has had to be
done over year after year The leaders
Of the movement state if the bonds are
issued, which they Will be, and perma-
nent work done, fully two-thirds of this
amount will be saved, and can be util- /
lied to pay the interest on the bonds.
1t is not to be understood that this
amount 100000 will be employed ex-
travagantIy, but will be used judiciOusly
as the occasion requires. 1t is proba-
BILE that the balance of Walnut street T
from the bridge to the First National
Bank, will be paved, crushed stone
put on North Front and South Font
streets, the curb lines put in order,
streets graded and sew ers run wherever I
needed. At the present time the sew
ers run in Milford as follows: On Wal
nut street, North and South; on FrOnt
street, North, as far as church: on
North street to Second on MontgOm-
cry street, and on South Front, from
Fisher Avenue to Columbia street. It
is the intention Of the Town Council to
complete this system.
Everything that is done will be in
view of obtaining something perma-
nent, aud at the same time to bring
Milford on par with other progress
sive towns.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Administrator,s Sale.

The property of Margaret A. Voss,
deceased, on Columbia street South,
was sold at public sale on Saturday
last. 1t was purchased by Harrison
Davis for S35.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
For Benefit Of Organ Fund.

CAPT. w. f. LANK is getting up
musicale and literary program by home
talent, to be given in Armory Hall
about the middle Of May for the benefit
of the Organ Fund of the Presbyterian
Church, which promises to be one Of
the best ever given in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
EpwOrth League.

The Epworth League was we'll at
tended last Sunday evening. Vocal
music was rendered by members and
Mrs. S. NJ. Morgan did credit to her
class as leader. Leader for Sunday
evening, May 8rd, is Miss Rebecca
Foskey. Topic: confidence in God. !"
All are invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
MARRIED.
Rarren-KiIsOn.

Miss Georgia Warren; Oldest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. David B. Warren,
Of this town, and Mr.. Ely Wilson, of
Philadelphia, were married Wednes
day evening. After brief wedding
tour they will reside in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-01
Ran Into BY a Bicycle.

While riding on a bicycle in Cedar
Neck last week Geo. .Shick accidentally
ran into horse which was driven by
a Mr.. Coffin. The wheel and carriage
were almost completely demolished,
and it seems a miracle that the riders
escaped without serious injury.