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Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
THE LAST SESSION
OF CONFERENCE.
SUNDAY ESPECIALLY AN EYJOYDBLE
DAY.
An Earnest Sermon by Bishop Grams.
ton on Suniay-StatistieaI Report
by ". MOWbray.

A great deal of interest has been
manifested in the Wilmington Confer
enee, which met at Easton on Wed
nesday of last week. Sunday was es-
pecially a great day, as it gave many
the opportunity to hear Bishop Earl
Cranston, who ofieiated at Music
Hall.
Bishop Cranston's subject was"Faith
ia the Bible" his text being from
VNIark 3, SO and "a. In beginning his
discourse the Bishop said 81 am here
to defend the right of the common peO-
pie in the Bible their heritage, and no
man has the right to take away that
heritage
The Rev DIR. George f. Reed of Dick
inson College, read the Scriptures and
the Rev. DR.. S. o. Benton pronounced
the benediction.
The Bishop, assisted by Presiding
Elder Thomas E. Martindale, Of the
Salisbury districts Wilbur F. Corkran,
of the Easton district; C. S Baker Of
the Dover district and RoteIt Watt of
the Wilmington district, ordained the
following persons in tie afternoon in
Ebenezer Church.
Local Elder-William E. Matthews
Local Deacon-Alfred G Brooks.
Travelling Elders--F. X. Moore, e. H,
Das 8ell, J. L. johnson.
Travelling DeacOns-W. R. Hirons,
w. H. Kenny. C. w. Smith J. E. Gal
lagher.
Rev. w. R. Mowbra.', statistical sec
retsry submitted the report which was
read Monday and wi be of special i'll
terest to Methodist readers:
Total for conference Probationers,
4'OO5; full members, 8S 069; local
preachers, 1O4; children baptised, 2 ,5S3;
increase of $40 over last year; ADULTS,
26I; increase of go; number of Sunday
Schools, ,3sS; officers and teachers {, 800;
aeholars, "A, ,437; increase of ia; num-
Der of churches, 3S8: probable value
81 1894, ,525; number of parsOnages, 143
value, S27s, 900; paid for building and
improving churches and parsonages,
S54, $50; paid on o,d indebtedness, $29,-
$50; present indebtedness, S86, ,545; pas
tors salaries paid, Sl24 642; house rent,
S2O,661; paid presiding elders, 81, ,65S
paid for support of bishops, 81 ,496; to-
ia, for pastors, elders and bishops, ,sl54,-
IS: paid conference claimants, Sc $40;
Gu ent expenses, $37, ,2l6.
Inc average attendance at the Sun
day Schools was as 70 lows Dover
district, 7,O11; Easton, 4 ,9S5; Salisbury,
s $50; Wilmington, $3.50; decrease of
562. The eonvent tious in Sunday Schools
were Dover, 655; Easton, 496; Sails
bury, 6l5; Wilmington, 457. There are
43 Epworth Leagues Oh Dover dis rict.
with a member. hip of 2, ,252; 46 on Eas-
ton, membership, 1924; 40 on Sails
bury, membership. 2134; and "a on
Wilmington. membership, 2, ,lS1; total,
8.S6I members for 163 chapters, fall
ing off of IL chapters and 259 members
In four districts are S8 Junior Leagues,
al %, %, and 10 respectively with a
total membership of 4,O69, an increase
of 100.
In the benevolent collections, mis-
sions show an increase of 81, ,407; church
extension, Sill; Sunday School union,
S22; tract society. $50; Freedmen's Aid,
SIS; Women's Home Missionary So
ciety, S519; general conference expen-
ses, 1894.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
New Century Club.

Owing to the stormy weather no meet
ing was held at the club last Monday
afternoon. Next Monday viii be In
charge Of the the Travel committee,
Mrs. J. w. Causey chairman. An article
will be given by Mrs. Henry Ridgely,
Of Dover 1t is hoped that there will
be a full attendance Of members to
welcome her.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
Pension Granted.

Col. John Wainwright, of Whining
ton, Del, has secured a pension for
Mrs. Elizabeth Titus, of Milford, widow
Of Joseph Titus, Co. A, 8rd N. J. Cav,
8 dollars a month, from March %, 1902.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
Many Improvements to Payements and
Streets Needed.

Town Council will call special cleo
tion in the early part Of April to ascer-
tain the desires ofthe people as to street
Improvement and it Is probable that a
large majority of voters will favor hav-
ing the work done at once. The streets
are in a very bad condition; but the
sidewalks are worse, if that is possible.
When the street work is done, it is the
intention Of the Council to have all
streets put at grade. TINS may cause
some sidewalks to be lowered and some
others to be raised: so it will bewell for
property owners to wait and see what
the results will be.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
MarviI.

D. Frank Marvil and Miss Elizabeth
Nutter, both Of this town, were married
at the home Of Robt Davis about one
and half miles from Milford, on
Thursday evening, March 18th, 1908.
The couple were married by the Rev.
H. L. Bunstein, and they win make
their future home in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
MATRIMONIAL.
ROberts-MOrean.

DR.. Evans Roberts and Miss Viola
Morgan, both of this town, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony by the
Rev. H. Bunstein at the Presbyterian
parsonage on Sunday evening last. The
couple will make their home at the
Windsor Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
pigeon Shooting Match at Chinco'
league, Va.

On Wednesday, April lst, the largest
pigeon shooting match held for years,
win take place, and many from Della.
ware will be present and take part at
Chineeteage, Va. The details and ar
raneements for this event have been
looked after by Mr.. Harry Phillips, Of
that place.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27

APUP1L in the drawing class at the
Milford High School drew the picture
Of hen SO natural that when it was
thrown in the waste basket it laid
there.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
The Grange as an Influence for Faft
meFs IS UnauestIOned.

The average farmer has not the time
or money to take course in an agri-
cultural college. But the Grange gives
him post graduate course which il
practical and beneficialin his vocation.
It awakens many dormant mind to
greater opportunities along the line Of
agriculture.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
Christ Church.

March 2sth, 18th Sunday in Lent)s
Mains, litany and sermon, 80 a. M
Sunday School, 2 p. M; st. Stephens
Chapel, $3.50; evening prayer, Thursday
Friday and Saturday, A pm; st. Faiths
Guild, Tuesday evening" Christ Church
Guild, Wednesday evening; choir re-
hersal, Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
CHURCH NEWS.
returning

The services at the Ave.M E.Church
on Sunday last were conducted by the
Rev. Chas. Walker; the pastor, Rev.
S. NJ. Morgan, being at conference.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
Baptist Church.

There will be no services at the Bap-
tist Church next Sunday, the 18th, as
the pastor is in Boston on Business.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
Presbyterian Church.

Rev. H. L. Bunstein will preach on
"Our Possessions" Sabbath School,
review. Evening, subject, africa"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
ParraS Grass.

In letter from Ell Soltero. THE
HERALD's correspondent at San
Ramon, Hidalgo Co, Texas, the
other day, some information was
given concerning new grass which
the postmaster at San Ramon had
experimental with and found to he
excellent. The correspondent said
it was called 'Parras7 grass, and
that cattle fatten on it, while the
seed which are large and abundant
" produced, are reIished greatly by
poultry and all fowls thrive on
them. Uriah Lott, the wide-awake
railroad builder, who has been
reading THE HERALD regularly for
some time, read the communication
referred to, and informs the editor
that Mr.. Kleberg has tried thesame
grass with great success on the
King ranches Mr.. Lott says it is
a fine forage, and cattle will leave
other feed for it. He SAYS it is
really Parras grass, introduced from
Mexico, and not Johnson grass. 1t
would be advisable for our stockmen
to get some of the seed and try it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
Late Items.

\ crowd of men, women and chill
dren at New York attacked a coal
train and captured POO tons of hard
coal, which they carried away in
carts. wheelbarrows, bags and
baskets, while the train crew stood
by hclplessly.
Col. Arthur Lynch, member OF
the British parliament, who fought
with the Beers against Britain, and
then returned to take his seat in
parliament again, has been tried
for high treason and condemned to
be hanged.
Julian Ralph, the well known
writer and war correspondent, is
dead.
A concession has been. granted
for a long distance telephone to
connect Mexico and the United
States.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27

Work will begin shortly on the
Merchants and Planters rice mill.
which will be located just this side
OF the Rio Grande railroad shops.
bordering on Tenth street. The
land for the location was donated
by James Stillman, of the New
York and Brownsville Improve
ment company, and comprises a
block OF thirty-two town lots. The
structure will be very large and
built entirely of brick. This will
be big enterprise for Brownsville.
The telephone between the town
office of the Brownsville Land Irri-
CATION company and the pump
house at Villa Nueva is now work
ing nicely, and adds greatly to the
convenience of General Manager
Radcliffe in directing matters at the
plant.
At Layton & Haley'S, grain
and hay for sale.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
PURELY PERSONAL

Uriah Lott went to the Point this
morning, to spend the day
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Lightbourn
returned from a visit to the Point
yesterday.
John McAIlen of Brownsville was
registered at the Southern hotel in
San Antonio last Saturday, so the
Express.
A. L. Keene, business man of
Crockett, Texas, arrived by last
nights stage, on a prospecting
tour, and is staying at the Miller.
Mrs. E. R. Jefferds and little son
of Progreso, Hidalgo county, have
been spending several days here, as
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A.
Browne.
JAS. L. Dougherty, Mrs. w. S.
Dougherty, Mrs. J. H. Edwards and
children of Hidalgo are expected to
arrive on the Matamoros train this
afternoon.
George NJ. Smith and wife of
Iowa left on the stage this morning,
after a short visit to Mrs. Smiths
uncle, C. H. Maris, of this city
From here Mr.. and Mrs. Smith go
to Mexico City.
Mrs. P. E. Blalack left on the
stag. this morning on her return to
her home at San Antonio, after
spending couple of months here
with Mr.. Blalack, who is largely
interested in land here.
Ludwig Dreyfuss, of the dry goods
store known as lei Gallo" will
leave tomorrow by the Matamoros
routc, for Monterey, Mexico, where
he has large business interests Mr..
Dreyfuss will visit the principal
cities of our sister republic, such as
Mexico City Gudalaiara, Puebla,
Aguascalientes, etc, before return
ipg home.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
BARGAINS IN LAND

For sale in Hidalgo County, Tex
as, number of tracts of land rang
ing from 800 to 1000 acres, at the
remarkably low figure of from 81. 80
to 81 per acre. These tracts have
a frontage on the Rio Grande River
and are specially adapted to the
growing Of fruits, rice, cane, cotton,
corn and all kinds of garden truck.
For descriptions and price call on
or write JOHN CLosyFR
Hidalgo Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Props, To
ledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known T.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
WEST s TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. o.
WALDING, KINNAS & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hall Catarrh Cure is taken internal
". acting directly upon the blood ana
mucous surfaces of the system. Price
75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists Is.
Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
TO TAX PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to Tax
PAYERS of this County that state
and county taxes for the year 1902
are due on the 31st. inst.
A penalty of ten per ceut on the
entire amount of taxes shall accrue
after the 31st. day of January 1903.
DAMAso LERMA,
Tax Coll. Cam. Co, Tex.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
ABOUT TOWN.

4, Haley's.
The school teachers were paid
last Saturday.
Regular meeting of K, of H.
lodge this evening.
Such warm weather in January
/. unusual, even in this sunny
cline.
Foa sALE-Good frame dwelling
on half lot in 4th. Ward. Apply at
HERALD Office.
If YOU wish to vote at the next
city election, you must pay your
poll tax before Feb. l.
Chocolates, assorted candies,
marshmallows, all pure and fresh,
at Iindscy's Confectionery.
| sell chocolates and other candies
superior to Huyler's or Lowney's
and cheaper. Give me trial.-C.
LNDsET
Tootl roou The next thing will
be the iron horse. Hurrah for the
St Louis. Brownsville and Mexico
railway.
The steamship Nantes did not
sail from Galveston until last night
at $50 o'clock. She brings
twcntv-onc passengers this trip.
Tie sugar mills ceased running
at the Closner plantation in Hi
daleo county last week, having fin
ished up this seasons yield.
Farmers are taking advantage of
the fine weather and running as
many plows as possible. Many
hands are still at work also clear
ing more land for planting.
For sALE-One Hamlin and
Garland organ. Has fourteen speak
ing stops and ornamental top.
Price, $40 [. S. coin.
Apply to NJ. E. WooDHoUsE.
Nessrs. Farias Bros, merchants
of this ;ity, are putting up new
building on 14th. street between
Jefferson and Madison. They will
move into it. as soon as finished
The Express Of last Monday re-
ports Hon. J. 3. Wells as being
quite sick with grippe at the Men
ger hotel i'm San Antonio. 1t is !
hoped that Mr.. Wells may soon
lose his grippe.
Tue Fourth Infantry band viii
not Wis! Forts Brown and Ring
gold, as at first reported. We shall
probably not have that pleasure
until Mr. Lofts railrord Is built to
Brownsville.
For sale at Layton & Haley's,
hay and grain.
Let US begin to clean and beauti-
fy our town. Public health and cul-
ture demand it. The practice of
dumping trash in the streets is
condemned by all good citizens. 1t
Is time to clean up the town.
Between fifty and sixty families
iron the interior of the state will
arrive during this week, so THE
HERALD is informed, to settle in
this county. They will engage in
the cultivation of rice, sugar-cane,
cotton, etc.
Grain and hay for sale at Lay
ton Il Haley's.
Rumor states that railroad will
be constructed from Port Lavaca to
Sea Drift thence to O'Connorport
to meet the St. Louis, Brownsville,
d Mexico road which is booked TO
pass through that county.-Victo-
ma Advocate.
Remember that next Saturday is
the last day to pay your state and
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
NOTICE.

All person are hereby notified
that l am now ready to receive as
sessments or renditions, of property
for the current year.
EzEQUIEL CAvAzos,
Tax Assessor, Cam. Co.
Brownsville, Texas, Jan. Is. 1908.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
Delightful Affair.

One of the most enjoyable of the
seasons entertainments was the
hop given at the Administration
building by the officers of the post
Saturday evening. Those who par
ticipated were Lieut.. and Mrs. Bra
dy, Lieut. and Mrs. Baker, Capt.
and Mrs. Switzer. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cain, Mrs. Woodhouse, Mrs. Loew,
Misses Woodhouse, Rentfro, En-
genie Brulay, Olivia Yznaga. Anita
Fernandez, Walther and Josephine
Hooks, Lieutenants Glidden and
Waterman, Messrs. Dworman,
Crcager, Crockett, Louis Brulay,
James Rentfro, Herbert bennett,
Lynch. Edwin Woodhouse, and
Sanford Mason.
Refreshments consisted OF coffee
and sandwiches.
The tax-assessor has it in his
power to build up Texas more than
any other agency in it. if be will
but do it. If he will see that the
Spectator in vacant real state pays
taxes on the full value of his hold
ings. as all property owners should
do. the result would be very whole
some. The Spectator would either
have to improve or sell to somebody
who would, and there would come
about an era of improvement We
have not before seen in Texas. As.
SCISSORS should be elected who will
dare to pursue this policy-Dalla;
Home Advocate.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27
SO Markley is dead. "

$50 Markley is dead"
"Yes, it was complication of
troubles. "
"Why, when l saw him a week
ago he only seemed to have a slight
cold"
That's right, but he tried to
take all the remedies his friends
suggested"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-01-27

The legislature will be asked to
appropriate money for a state ex-
hibit at the St. Louis fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-12
ELECTION TOMORROW
CLOSE OF BITER CAMPAIGN IN
INDIANAPOLIS.
Three-Cornered Contest fer the Mayor
atty, With the Next United States
Senatorship InvoIvde.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, October 12.-To-
morrows municipal election ends the most
bitter municipal campaign this city ever
saw. Mayor Bookwalter, republican, seeks
reelection. and is opposed by Attorney
John w. Hoffman, democrat, and George
Hltz, business man, on the prohibition
independent ticket. Hoffman was sprung
by new democratic organization of which
James Keach is chairman. This organiza
ton is the one that ousted Thomas Taggart
as political boss in indianapolis Repub-
licans are claiming that Tsggart will throw
his influence to Bookwalter because of this
throw Gown, while Taggart, who is a can
didate for national committeeman and ma
tional chairman. shows his faith in Holtz-
mans election by taking the Hoffman
ends of $1,000 Of stray betting.
Republican friends of Senator Albert J.
Beveridge are most ardent supporters of
BookWalter Beveridge seeks reelection by
the next legislature, members Of which are
elected next fall. With Indiana polls in the
hands of the democrats, Beveridge's friends
argue that the Marion county delegation
probably would be democratic Indianapo-
lis is in Marion county. This county has
fourteen votes out of a total of $50, and
in the belief that next falls election will be
close making the reelection of Beveridge
doubtful. the cry has been Vote for Book
walter and thus support Beveridge."
Senator Fairbanks has been warm sup
porter of Beveridge. He made a speech in
the city hall Saturday night to 5000 voters
BeVeridge spoke to as large a crowd a week
ago. The entire state, especially the re-
publican element. is interested in the out
come on account Of Senator Beveridge
Sergeant-at-Arms Dan Ransdell of Wash
ington has come to indianapolis to help re-
elect BookWalter. He says it is impera tive
on account of the danger to Beveridge's $
chances If the democrats should be elected
This will be the first time voting machines
have been used in an Indiana election.
flfty thousand votes will be cast. Hitz
probably will get 5000, and neither Book
walter nor Hoffman will get a large ma
jority. The city has been republican In
national elections, but Thomas Taggart was
elected mayor three times as a democrat.
The term is for two years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-12
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
Commission to Settle Case Begins te
Consider Verdict.

LONDON, October 12.-rhe last stage of
the Alaska boundary arbitration began to-
day when the commissioners met in secret
session to consider their verdict Senator
Lodge and Prof. Sir Louis Jette, one of the
Canadian commissioners, We're early on
hand, and War Secretary Root and Senator
Turner followed them into the cabinet room
of the foreign office, where the d deliberations
are being held. Later Commissioner Ayles-
worth of Canada, who had been in the
country. put in an appearance.
No decision IS expected today. While moth
ing can be known definitely a very hopeful
feeling prevails in American circles A
significant reflex of this appears in today's
Times. Dealing with the difficulties en-
countered in the selection of a new British
ambassador to the United States and the
irritation which he would have to face
both IN Canada and the United States if the
Alaska tribunal broke up with a disa gree
ment, the Times says:
I'VE rejoice to say that there is believed
to be something more than a possibility
that an award may be agreed upon, or
rather that seven questions may be so an
swered as to end the matter"
The commissioners will sit daily from IL
am. until 1:30 pm, when they will ad-
journ for lunch, and will resume their de-
liberations at pm. adjourring for the day
at pm, until a decision is reached.
The commissioners adjourned at 40
p. m. today without having reached de-
cis!on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-12
SECRETARY sToDDARD,s CASE.
Charges Against Arizona Official to Bs
Taken Up This Week.

Secretary Hitchcock returned to his desk
at the Interior Department after an abb
sence OF more than a month. Many i'm
portant matters relating to the affairs Of
his department await his attention. One
of the most important of these relates to
certain charges that have been made
against Judge Isaac Stoddard. secretary of
Arizona, which have been Investigated by
Governor Brodie of Arizona. The charges
were made to the President, and he re-
ferred the papers to Governor Brodie, with
a request that the matter be investigated
When the investigation was ended the
papers were all sent to Secretary Hitch
cock by the President, with request that
proper action be taken. The secretary has
had the papers in the case for several
weeks, and expects to give decision within
the next two or three days.
Judge Stoddard has come to Washington
to present his side of the case, and called
at the department this morning. Secretary
Hitchcock had not arrived at the Office
however. and Judge Stoddard left without
accomplishing his mission. He has permis-
sion from the secretary to present his side
of the case, however, in person, and will
probably be given opportunity to do so
tomorrow.
The secretary was busy this morning
catching up with the department matters.
He denied himself to all callers except those
whose business was urgent. The secretary
states that he feels much improved by his
rest at his New Hampshire home He does
not expect to leave town again this winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-12
GIr. Robb Goes to Cincinnati.
MR.. NORTH'S ANNOUNCEMEN
Temporary Force for the Census Bureau
Will Not Be Enga ged.

A careful study of the situation in the
census bureau has led to a rearrangement
of the dates for beginning the various in
vestiSations directed by Congress: it has
been found feasiblc~to schedule these in
to completion, one two at time, with
great advantage to the celebrity of the work
and in such manner that nearly the en-
tire clerical force of the bureau be
concentrated upon single Investigations
whenever desirable, without serious delay
to any of them.
AS result of this rearrangement of the
work which would have been necessary
sooner or later in order properly to place
the bureau upon 4 permanent basis, it is
found that about go clerks OF the regular
force can be transferred to the work Of
compiling the Philippine census, ininedi-
ately upon the completion of preliminary
arrangements for taking up that work.
M nley, about November To- This is a
sufficient force to complete the work dur
ing the present fiscal year
In consequence the director of the census
announces that the temporary force which
it was thought would have to be appointed
for that work, and which was authorized
by the act of March 3. 1903, will not be
needed. This announcement is made at
this time in view of the fact that appli
cations for temporary employment upon
the Philippine census continue to flood the
office, and in order that such applicants
may understand that there will be no OPEN
ing for their employment.
But for the Attorney Generals decision,
holding that the act of March 3, 1903, makes
the unexpended balance of the twelfth
poses, this arrangement would not have
been possible.