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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
the District Of Columbia. in reference to
the encampment of the brigade a year or

the District Of Columbia. in reference to
the encampment of the brigade year or
two ago are recalled with interest. Il wish
all the taxpayers of the District. and es-
pecially those who have members OF the
District militia in their employ. would visit
the National Guard encampment, re-
marked the Commissioner. They would
feel, 1 am sure. proud of the guard, and
would realize more than ever the value of
it's work. It Is certainly worth far more
than 1t has cost. The camp fs better this
year than last year. and shows steady
improvement in the character and efficiency
of the guard. 1t is absolutely free from
Objectionable features and Is thoroughly
military and cEeditable. Although the num-
Der Of men in attendance is, 1 believe. the
largest in the history of the guard. an am
pie liberty to visit Leesburg is given them.
the fears that there might be disorder in
Leesburg have been proved to be ground
less and the reputation of the District is
safe in the hands of these soldier repre-
sentativeS.
THE officers and men of the National
Guard, many Of whom take their vacation
time for this. service at camp, deserve more
and more the hearty support of their fell
low citizens
The foregoing remarks of Commissioner
mcfarland hold true of the present en-
campment
Arrival Of the Artillery
The LIST Battery of Field Artillery, Ma
tional Guard of the District of Column
bia, marched into Camp Ordway promptly
at noon today. The battery left Washing
ton yesterday morning and came here
over the Alexandria turnpike. Notwith-
standing the fact that this command has
only been in existence since July 1T
made the journey with new equipment and
horses unaccustomed to battery work in
good time, and in most creditable man.
ner. Men and animals were in first-class
condition upon arrival in camp, but every
body was hungry. Captain Marion and
his command lost no time in making
themselves at home. G. L. c.
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dOun county and Town Sergeant Edwards
OF Lecsbu-g declare the District National
Guard to be the best-behaved organiZa-
ticn of lis size in existence. These Off
Ct is were among the many who several
weeks ago signed the paper petttioning
Gen. HarrieS to again order the guard
into camp here.
In this connection Gen. Harries has made
plain to the citizens of LeeSburg who
are thoroughly hOspitable and more than
kind and courteous to the members of the
brigade, that the command Is here for
business and hard work and that nothing
in tho way of receptions. dances or like
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About Summer Resorts.

Summer resort hotel circulars and book
let's and special Information in regard to
summer travel published by northern and
eastern railroads may be had by calling al
The Star office.
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Daily Saturdays During July August
No matter where you go or
what YOU'LL see, the best YOU'LL see
will bear the S'P., b. & Co.. label.

I'm clothing it's the distinguishing
mark of quality that's recognized by
every man who knows what charac-
teriZes clothing excellence. Wherever
a Parker=Bridget suit of clothes is
seem there is seen a we'll dressed man.
He is not only we'll dressed, but he
gives due consideration to the econ
omy of buying what's best-AND 1T
is ECONOMY.
The lines of summer clothing are
gaining i'm strength and novelty every
day. Whats the use of our duplicat=
ing when we can get something en-
tirely new to take the place of the
goods sold. lit suits you better-it suits
us better, for we like your approval
of the constantly changing stock.
OF course the price range is un-
disturbed. $40 to S25 for the two
piece suits of fashionable Homespuns,
Flannels and Blue Serge. SIP to SIS
for the tF1ree=piec serge suits so nee
essary toward the completion of every
mans summer wardrobe. 81 to IS for
the separate serge coats that complete
a suit with some contrasting pair of
trousers. OF course, the flannel trou-
sers are preferred. Our kind at 50. SIS
and Sc. Reasonable amy way-but more
than ever reasonable when you see
what they are and how they're made.
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More Dress Parades Wanted.
Several of the citizens of Leesburg and
of the other good people of Loudoun county
have expressed disappointment because OF
the fact that no provision has been made
for dress parade other days than Sunday
and Wednesday. In past years the custom
has been to have a dress parade every after
noon, the ceremony always attracting sew
eral hundred visitors. This camp is for
business purposes only, however, and as
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A New Story

n New STORY.
A thrilling story by Gen. Charles King
will begin in tomorrow's Star.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

George F. Pierce and John w. Cau-
sey, directors Of the d. NJ. d V. r. r.,
attended a directors meeting at George
town on Wednesday.
Mrs. J. Stauly Shcrt left on Wednes-
day for Washington to witness the
graduation Of her daughter, Miss Eliza
Short, at Stewart School.
Mrs. Asbury Smith, who has been a
great sufferer with rheumatism Tor
three months past, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. L. j. Bowers, of Baltimore.
Col, H. H. Prettyman and wife, of
London, land Mrs. Lsck and daugh-
er, Josephine, of New York, are the
guests Of their parents, Dr. and Mrs.
John Prettyman.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Mt. MORIAH ITEMS.

Mr.. Howard Gruwen and Miss Sadie Hill,
was with her mother on Saturday and sun
day in Milford.
Charlie Ross and brother Win, attended a
MAY party with Harrington friends last Sat
urday
Herbert Ward was in town Sunday even
ing.
Charlie Ross was with friends near Kenton
last Sunday.
Cardean Cooper and wife, on Friday even
ing gave an entertainment to their daughter
Miss Mabel, in honor of her fourteenth birth
day. The evening vas very pleasantly spent
in innocent games and music. Refreshments
were served during the ev ening consisting Of
ice cream, cake and confsctioneries. and at "A
late hour the young folks departed for their
respective homes.
Frank Shockley was the guest OF Bessie and
Iva Ross last sunday.
Martin Shockley and John Sweeney were
the guests Of viii Ross on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horsey were last Sunday the
guests Of william Sipple aud wife.
Ex-Governor Reynolds called on Miss Sadie
Hill Thursday evening
Mrs Florence Cooper is on the sick-list
Mrs. John Gruwell was the guest OF Mrs. T.
II. Ross last Sunday. GUESS.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

We have secured this week another
lot of mems and boys suits, which pre-
pairs us to give you the biggest and best
bargains IN suits Of fine clothing. Mems
best blue and gray serges, best black,
clays and mixed cassamers. all made
in the popular styles and sell at other
places at So to SIS. Weshall sell them
at IS and 50. Come early to get your
pick. Other suits from 81 to $3.50 that
we guarantee to give satisfactory wear.
G. NJ. Tatman.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Notice to Merchants and Nan ufacturers

For the convenience of Merchants
and Manufacturers whose license ex-
pire June lst, and others requiring
license covering their occupation,
will attend at the following places to
dispense such license as may be re-
quired;
Smyrna, Post Omce), Monday,
June 18th.
Clayton, Post Office, Tuesday, June
10Th.
Harrington (Shaw's Store), Thurs
day, June 18th,
Milford Post Office, Friday and
Saturday, June 18th and 10Th.
JAMES V. MCCoMNIONs,
5-22-4t. Clerk of the Peace.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Notice to Tax Payers.

In accordance with an Act of the Gen.
eral Assembly approved March oath,
1903.
The following discounts are allowed
on all Kent County Road and Poor
taxes, if paid before July lst, per
centum. If paid between July 1st and
October LIST, per centum.
JAMES V. MCCOMMONs,
5 295t Clerk-of-the- Peace
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Save the Rebate on Town Taxes.

Only a short time now remains in
which 20 take advantage of the rebate
on Town Taxes. The collector will sit
to receive taxes at the office of Mr.. S.
n. Gray, at Walnut street bridge, every
week day from 8 a. m. until II a. m. ,
and from , to 4 p. M; and on Satur-
day evenings from to 9p. m
G.. w. JOSEPH,
. S 3t Collector of Taxes
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
BROWNSVILLE ITEMS,

The rain man has blessed us with a shower
OF refreshing ain,which was badly needed in
this vicinity.
Ora Smith and wife were guests OF Mrs.
Hickman near FELTON,, on Sunday.
Ernest Hopkins. of Vernon, was the guest
OF John S. Hopkins on Sunday.
Miss Mary Robinson is visiting relatives in
,5oldsbOro, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Welch, OF Whiteleys-
burg, were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. h. ]. Cole
on Sunday.
Miss Della Dill spent Monday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Lord. NH.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Kent County School Commissioners
Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the
quarterly meeting Of the Kent County
School Commission will be held in the
State Auditors Office, in the State
House at Dover, on Friday, June 5th,
1905, at II q. m. All persons having
business to present to the Commission
should present it promptly at that hour.
5-l5.8t. THOMAS G. Roe, Sec'y.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Notice

Noticeis is hereby given that the under
signed has purchased the interest of
David Refs, deceased, in the late part
nership Of Refs * Hirsch, and will con-
time said business, assuming all obli-
cations of said partnership.
All contracts of the late firm have
been assigned, and are now owned by
the undersigned. DANIEL HIRsCH.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
ANY CHURCH


institution supported by voluntary con-
tribution will be given liberal quanti-
ty of the Longman & Martinez Pure
Paints whenever they paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty-seven
years. Sales: tens of millions of gall
Ions; painted nearly two million houses
under guarantee to repaint if not salts
factory; The paint wears for periods
up to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must
be added to the paint done in two
minutes). Actual cost then about 81 .25
a gallon. Samples free Sold by our
Agents. J. Frank Porter, Green wood,
w. A. Morrison, Lincoln City, J. a.
Callaway, Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Sussex County School Commissioner s
Meeting.

A meeting of the Sussex County
School Commissioners will be held at
Georgetown in the Office of Joseph L.
Cahall, on Thursday, June 4th. at 10
O'Clock a. N. All persons having busi-
ness with the Board are requested to
be present. Josep l. Cahall, Sec. 5-22 2t
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Employment.

We are working the year around y
to 10 families on q fruit farm. IfloOking
for position call or write; but if you
are afraid of honest work or can't give
good references don't write.
5-9-tf JEHU NJ. REED, Frederica, Del
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
zOnOphone to be Given Away.

1t is an expensive machine, costing
$40, and the best talking machine in
the business. Come see and learn how
you can get il at no extra expense
at E.C.Pierce's Grocery South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Spring Millinery.

Miss Minerva Sipple is showing a
most beautiful and artistic line Of stylish
millinery varied stock of trimmed
hats, flowers, trimmings. etc. Jumps
Block, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Cream puffs, lemon meringue' get
custard cocoanut pies, fruit pies in sea-
son, angel food devil food and other
cakes order eaIly. james Welch. D. 5
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Alderney Baking Powder, as pure as
the purest, and half the price, at E. c.
Pierce's Grocery. in South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Wanted-Young man to solicit orders
for the celebrated HambrO WHISTLES;
commission basis. Hambro Distilling
& Distributing Co., 41l-418 E.Pratt St.,
Baltimore, Md. 5-22-2t.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

224O LBS. BEST ANTHRACITE
COAL; delivered in July, S6.25.
4-24-tf Wilson NJ. Vineyard.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

FOR sale 1900 bushels western grown
white oats. J. E. HOLLAND.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

We have placed on sale this week the
best bargains we ever Ofered-a line of
ladies patent leather and vici kid shoes
for $500 and S2.25, that are easily $3.50
goods. n. j. PiersOn.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

A full line of Triple extract and per
funeries at the Red Star drug store.
B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Alderney Baking Powder, try it at
E. c. Pierce's Grocery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Go to J. w. Truitt & Co. for your
muslin underwear.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Just received a new and handsome
line of stationary. B. H Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Patent medicines of every kind at the
Red Star drug store. B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

If you want a good carriage at a
small price go to Pierce q Carmean,
they have got them.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Finest assortment of cakes ever
brought to Milford, at
Thos. Watson's, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

THE best for cigars in town, my
Duena, at A. Smiths.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Mrs. S. E. KeeOy IS always bringing
out something new that is delight to
the ladies. She has many handsome
things for spring and summer wear
always in stock. Many novelties suit
able for presents.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
crop Producer.
Jumbo the Peerless Land Enricher.
A0

While almost all commercial fertilizers possess prope
which beneficial soils The problemas been
discover the adaptaby of different fertilizers various
soils What the agrculturst fertilizer which IS
t most beneficial 70 his land While chemical experiments
will measure demonstrate this the infabe test is the
application Of the phosphate to the land and the results
thereby produced
Draper, Davis Co., of Milford Delaware stands peerless;
having proven by practical for twentyyear that Po-
all the desirable qualities which render the FER.
tzer of all fertilizers for the soil Of Sussex Kent and
adjoining counties.
For two of this section have been
using JUMBO" and to-day it is popular than ever,
for its has brought the desired results caseand
its value long since ceased to be experimental.
During the past year Messrs Draper, Davis & Co., in
stalled machinery which increased the capacity of the
plant per day which enables them supply the
demands OF the trade Another advantage secured by the
improvements perfect granulatOn of the products which
renders its condition such that drill will gve uniform
Messrs Draper, Davis & Co.. established their plant in
1882 and have added to at various times to enable them to
the demands of their trade until to-day they have the
largest plan the state The plant equipped with the la
improved machinery known to the trade Motive
is furnished by 4ohorsepower engine and an 0o-horse
The 'IUMBO" Super. Phosphate FISH Phosphate and
TRUCk" Phosphate three products of this company
sold throughout the of Delaware These brands have
been used extensively for the last wentyears and have
given general sasacton there be experiment in
using these goods for the farmers know just what they
getting when they purchase these brands of phosphate
Every bag made under the of of the firm and
thing allowed go into the manufacture of
these goods but what is absolutely and that the
son our trade grown proportions that required
put in the very latest improved machinery the
requirements of trade We have of the largest and
best equipped fertilizer plants on this peninsula and are now
prepared furnish with any amount from bag
thousands of ons-a in the very best mechanical condition
Far Grass Oats and Corn use the @IUMBO" PhosDhate
For Sweet Potatoes Irish Potatoes cabbages and Peas
our high-grade TRUCK" Manure.
For Tomatoes "FSH'Mixtue made especially for
this crop.
Before purchasing your fertilizers for this Springs crops
call and get our prices write US and we will gladly
you figures which will be interesting to you
The firm ALSO keep in stock phosphate materials which,
like all their products always guaranteed The
bers of the firm Henry Davis and Frank Richards both
known throughout this section and the confidence of the
people in their business integrity fully demonstrated by the
generous patronage extended to the house.
Thanking you very kindly for your past patronage and
hoping for aconnuance of share of your trade in the future
remain Yours TRULY,
Draper, Davis & Co.,
Mi EODD npT AUADE
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Come and see our new wall paper fol
1908. ThOs. Watson, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

Prescriptions carefully compounded
at the Red Star drug store.
B. H. Matthews.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

DIR. Jones, thee eye specialist, requests
all suffering from weak or diseased
eyes to consult him at the Central
Hotel, Monday and Tuesday, June 1st
and 2nd. Consultation free. Hospital
reference. VIM. I. Jones, o. D.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

Capt. Caleb R. Smith is home for a
few days.
VIM. Welch, of Milton, was in town
on Tuesday.
Miss Ann Burton is home from school
for the summer.
Senator jefferson, of Milton, was in
town on Friday.
Daniel Jackson, of Philadelphia, was
in town this week.
MasterGeo. Short has been threatened
with typhoid fever.
Chas. Barker is quite ill at his home
South Walnut street.
John Lindale, of Magnolia, was q
Milford visitor on Tuesday.
Mrs. Carrie Latchum has been visit
lug friends in Philadelphia.
Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Barrett.o Dover,
were in town on Wednesday.
Senator S. 5. Peunewill and Joshua
Spanish were in town on Monday.
Mrs. S F. Gardiner, of this town, has
returned from visit to New York.
Joseph Calhoun is confined to his
bed, threatened with typhoid fever.
George Fowler, of Lewes, was the
guesto of WauenPettyjohn on Saturday
Miss Claramond Belts, of Georgetown,
has been visiting Miss Sue Latchum.
Luther Cubbage was in Virginia last
week attending the funeral of his uncle.
Theodore Williams and wife have
been visiting in Philadelphi this week.
Wilbur Bennett and Luther Welch,
of Bridgeville, spent Sunday in Milford
Than Johnson, who has been quite
sick, is much improved at this writ
ing.
Miss Grace Moore, who has been i'll
for the past week has returned to her
work
Howard Clifton, who has been quite
Ill for the past week, is able to be out
again.
Mrs. Miranda StOldher, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of her brother, G. w.
Joseph
Misses Sallie Goodwin and Daisey
Kirk, of Frederica, were in town on
Monday.
Miss Lottie and May WeIch, of Mil
ton, are visiting Miss Sara and Mary
Banning.
Miss Elizabeth Short, of Georgetown,
WAS the guest of Mrs. Harry Vineyard
this week.
Misses Julia and Ida Warrington, of
Lincoln, are visiting their aunt in Phil
adelphia.
Miss Roxie Bennett, of Cedar Neck, /
was the guest of Miss Gertrude Atkins
this week.
Misses Elizabeth King and Elizabeth
Black, of Milton, are visiting friends
in Milford.
Mr. Kinnaman, representative of the
Delaware State News" was in town
on Monday.
VIM. Marshall,o of Philadelphia. who
is attending the University, is home
for few days.
Miss Ada Lank, who has been visit
ing friends in Milford, returned to Balti-
more last week.
Lavinus Austin has been attending
, meeting of the State Guards at VIII
this week.
Mrs. Kemp Hall who has been visit
ng her daughter, Mrs. Walter Daniels,
las returned home.
John Kramlich and Robert Daniels,
If Wilmington, are home for their
vacation.
Geo. B. Hynson, of Philadelphia, is
he guest of his brother, Garrett l..
1ynson, of this town.
Mrs. Lemuel johnson and daughter.
Miss May, of Bowers Beach, were Mil
ord visitors on Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Wix and son lLee, of
Georgetown, were the guests Of Miss
Sue Latchum last week.
Robert Russell, Jr., of Philadelphia,
vas in town this week, the guest Of his
mother, Mrs. Robert Russell.
Mrs. Frank Faulkner, Of Selbyville,
nd Mrs. Chas. Terry of Camden, were
Gilford visitors on Friday last.
Miss Emma Pennewill, of George.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
MAILS

For timothy hay go to A. Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Uniform Rate Of One Cent Word Each
Iueprfiou

Uniform Rate Of One Cent a Word Each
Insertion.
II you have a want that YOU think some
man m Milford can MI, take in the whole
CHRONICLE.
There's no half way business about the
CHEoNIcLE. IL gets right out among ell the
people who are worth talking to. And If
your man is I'm town you'll ind him. There
no doubt about that.
Toe rate is cent a word each Insertion.
II you have pig FOR sale; OF have lost any
thing, pat Il In this column.
FRESH Roasted Coffee daily, "A cents per
pound for sale at No. 10, North Walnut ST.,
by Jos. Daniels, at the peanut stand. SLOT
TwoFARNis FOR RsALE.-l5Oand7 70 acres,
near Cedar Creek. j. II. Thurston,
5ltf Lincoln, Del
$3.50 To LOAN; on long time loan, good Sc
curity must be given. For furtuer particulars,
apply to the CHRONICLE office. 5l
FOR sALE-cow peas at 81. 10 per bushel. J.B
GIchrist. 5I-4t
Bran, 5000 Tous.
Cow Peas, sl.jO per bushel.
Seed Buckwheat, Shopper bushel.
5l6t j. E. Holland.
WANT ALL TO KNOW-That am having
manufactured strictly handmade harness of all
kinds at my store at Diapers sCannery, Slaughter
Neck. H. r. Draper. 5-S-5t
FOR good driver and worker.
weigh about 100 pounds; also carriage and
harness; apply, Raymond Andrew, near An
drewville, Del. 5224t
SS5 CASH, will buy a Deering Ideal Self
Binder; been used four seasons and had good
care. Apply tn E. F. Belts Glendale Del. II
STOVE WOOD for seventy-hve cents per
cord, at whartons Mill, Houston, Del
% If
GOOD and durable selfbinder for sale; ap
ply to e. F. Belts, Glendale, Del 1t
LOST-A small yellow-haek book between
Felton and Milford. Finder please mail to
CHRONICLE office, Milford. Reward -
FOR sALE.-One secondhand heavy dear
born. one secondhand two-horse wagon.
Both in good repair. J. NJ. Webb.
$40 2t Milford. Del,
LOST.-Pocketbook Saturday last, between |
FELTON, and Frederica, containing SIS to $40. |
and valuable papers; liberal reward to finder |
It Thos. G. Emory, Frederica.
FOR Registered Poland-C China Pigs |
293t T. B. Emory Jr., Frederick, Del.
FOR sALE-A Clover HulIer
% A. Clara Il. Pierce Houston, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29

DR.. E. Roberts, the Veterinarian.
can always be found at the National
Hotel