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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-06-05
BACK IN THE Primitive AGES.
A Code Of Laws Dating Twenty. Three Cycles
Before Our Saviour.


Before Our Saviour.
An interesting story relating to a
legal code that is said to be nearly L.
600 years older than Moses, is related
by the Federal Reporter. According
to that paper, this code has been un-
earthed in Suss, the ancient capital
of Ahasuerus. 1t is in the form of a
column of stone some five feet high
and sets forth in three hundred para
graphs certain OF the rules OF law gov.
erning Babylon 23O0 B. C. Among
other things, in this code, it is pro-
vided that: elf man knock out the
eye of . freeman his own shall be
forfeited. If he break one of the
members Of man his own member
shall be removed" But this rule ap.
piled only in the case of freemen. If
the suffering party we're slave q pay
ment of money could make good a
wrong. The same was true OF freed
man. On the other hand, if an in
ferior struck asuperior he was pun.
ished with fifty lashes and if he was
slave the ear was cut off. The lex
talionis was carried so far that if sur
geon was unsuccessful in performing
an operation he was not entitled to
any pay. If the patient died under
the hand OF the surgeon the latter lost
his hands, in case the patient was
freeman. If slave died under his
hand he must buy another. In case
builder made failure of . structure
he was also punished with death.
Whether imprisonment was one meth
cd Of Furnishing wrong-doers does not
appear, but evidently il at all applied
it was of comparatively small import
ance. Money fines were, however,
very common and were proportionate
to the wrong done. He was falsely
claimed that another was indebted to
him must pay one third of q nina.
Theft Of an animal was punishable by
a fine of thirty times its value. Ham,
murabi was much concerned for the
safety of his highways. A robber who
attacked person on the public road
was killed or if he could not be found
then the community in which the
crime had taken place was fined
nina in case the life OF q human be-
ing had been lost.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-06-05
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Do not all that you can do; spend
not all that you have; believe not all
that you hear, and tell not all that
you know.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-06-05
SOUTHERN sUPERsTIrIoNs.
Things That Should and Should Not Be Don,
to Insure Prosperity.

Things That Should and Should Not Be Done
to Insure Prosperity.
If you kill frogs your COW will go
dry"
Tickling a baby will cause the child
to stutter.
To cut off a pups tail causes him to
grow smart"
To throw hair combing out OF the
window is bad luck.
To thank q person for combing your
hair will bring bad luck.
No person who touches dead body
will be haunted by it's spirit.
Cut dogs "dew claws" and it will
not die from poisonous snake.bite.
To kill ghost, it must be shot with
bullet made OF silver quarter.dol-
lar.
To dream of unbroken eggs signifies
trouble to come; il the eggs are broken
the trouble Is pact.
To cut baby,,s fingernails will de-
form it; if the child is a month old it
will cause it to have fits.
To dream of live snake means
enemies at large; of a dead snake,
enemies dead or powerless.
Silver nails or screws in a coffin will
prevent the dead haunting the scenes
OF its existence in the flesh.
If you boast Of your good health,
pound wood Immediately sswith your
fist or you will become sick.
To allow a child to look into q mir.
ror before it is month old will cause
it to have trouble in teething.
A child will have nature and dis
position similar to that of the person
who first takes it out OF doors.
To hear a screech owl is bad luck.
To prevent hearing their cry turn tho
pockets inside out and set the shoe
soles upward.
To see the new moon through clouds
or treetops means trouble; if the disk
is clear, good luck; if seen over the
right shoulder, Joy; if over the left,
anger and disappointment.
LYNCH LAW IN WYOMING.-A mob
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-06-05

The Condition Is Similar to That Which Was
Precipitated by the Presidential Election Of
iS60-It Is the Class Who Sympathize With
Both Sides Who See the Danger Clearest-
Not Since Anti-SIavery Times Has an Issue
Been So TenseIy Drawn - The Tyranny of
Prevailing Opinion on Both Sides-A Terri
bic Conflict Seems Probable.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
ELLENDALE.

On thursday Of last week while burning
/ brush near town. William Jester allowed the
hre to escape and destroy Fifty acres of pine
uBoer belonging to John Watson, together
win lot OF cord wood belonging TO James
Murphy. Loss valued at 81 200 Sparks from
the fire caused the barn Of Erasmus Carey to
be burned with its entire contents, including
the corn fodder and farming Implements.
and a three-year-old mare aud calf. Mr.
Carey, is a poor man with large family
and hard and industrious worker. A sub
scription is in circulation for his assistance
To which our people are very liberal
Mrs Ella Thatcher, Of Florence, N. j., was
d hero last Tuesday in the interest ofthe W. c.
T. NJ. She organized lodge among the school
children led by their teacher Mrs. Matte
Watson, # Mifrod.
Our yonng folks, and many older ones, in
dulged in anelaborate May party on Saturday
afternoon in Morris woods, where ice cream
and other refreshments were served. Every
body seemed TO enjoy themselves.
Mr. >ansom,of New York City is the guest
OF bis son,Dr Frank SAMSON, of this place.
Dr. Keys has rented his place again to
city stranger, and left for his home in New
York City.
MISS Lillian Gray Walls. granddaughter Of
Mrs. Rachael Reed,of this town was married
on wednesday to samuel Jester, one of Ell
lendale's best boys, and now an employee Of
the P. W. 4 b. railroad The bride was gowned
IN travelling suit, and after home dinner
took the train for northern town.
Joseph L. Welch produced to-day, May 9Th.
The first ripe Strawberries ofthe season. They
we're OF the Excelsior variety, and very fine
'peeimens Next week shipments in very
arge quantities will be made from here, and
.he prospect IS fine for large crop.
Peaches are looking fine, and we Will have /.
1t least half crop PAUL PRY, /
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
REHOBOTH.

RehobOth is booming
Rev. ID. l.. Murray Of Wilmington,is spend
ing "A few days at Rehobotb.
ID. C.. Townsend and wife, OF Fairmount
drove TO Rehoboth Sunday.
Miss Edna Dick, ofSmyrna, is visiting her
grandmother Mrs Johr Dick.
Master Hiram Lynch, who broke his arm
week ago, is getting along very nicely.
Miss Ella Phillips, OF Lewes spent part Of
this week with Misses Sadie and olive Thomp
sOr
Rev. Frank Williams, OF Baltimore, will
preach in the Lewes and Rehoboth Presby-
terian Church next Sunday, May 10th
Clarence Carpenter and George Holland
were in Georgetown Saturday.
Charles Horn is remodeling his pavilion for
the summer season, which will be more at
tractiye this summer than heretofore.
+. T. Hardesty and wife, of Wilmington, ere
spending a few days satRehoboth, ,superintend-
ing the repainting Of their house.
Brantly Hayes, of Lewes, spent Sunday at
Rehoboth.
Mrs. Charles Horn and soa. Charles, are
visiting relatives in Wilmington.
The Queen Anne Sunday excursion was
wei patrOnized Sunday. MAY.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
FROM FREDERICA.

The Improved o. R. NJ and the Degree OF
Pocohonias will attend divine service at ihe
NJ. f. Cuurch, May II h. All are invited to
attend the services.
The young people gave en- informal dance
in the Town Han Wednesday evening. The
music was farnished by he young ladies,and
very pleasant evening was spent by all the
participants
Judge Barratt and family, OF Philadelphia
are guests at the Delaware House this week
Mr.. Dennie Price is visiting relatives here
this week
Mrs Millard Hydorn, OF Washington, d. c
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Grier
Wilbur Postles and oliver Grier, who have
been attending medical school in Philadel-
phia, are home for vacation.
Randolph RollisOn, OF Chestertown, Nd, is
a Frederick visitor this week
The Frederica Dramatic Club will begin re-
hearsing shortly. for a play to be given in the
near future. A
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
EDWARDSYILLE.

Charlie Gruwell and VIM. Mitchell. Of neal
Go,dsboro, visited Louder $ Edwards sun.
day.
Rev William Hudson called on Edwards
vile friends Monday.
Misses Mamie and Hilda Olson spent sun
day with their aunt Mrs John Peterson.
Miss Emma Hurd is spending several days
with her aunt, Mrs. John Peterson.
Miss Emma Hurd is spending several days
wi.h her father, Major Hurd.
Miss Fannie and Harvey Walls is spending
several weeks with their grandparents, John
L. Draper and wife
Fletcher Dill, of philadelphia, spent ia few
days with his mother, Mrs. Mary Din.
Misses Della and Florence Arnold and Miss
Ivy Anderson, spent Sunday with Mrs Oscar
Cahau near Templesville,
Rmer Dill and wife, and Samuel Clark and
wl,espent Sunday with their parents.
Advent Church was burned down Saturday
morning.
several of the young people of this vicinity
attended the baptising at Choptank Mill Sat
urday.
Rev. Hammond Leas visited William T.
Ho-sey and wife sunday.
W. r. Edwards wife and children. George
and Lola, spent Sunday with their brother,
James Edwards.
Mrs. Samuel Dill died Saturday at her home
at Holandsvile. Funeral services were con-
Quoted at Mt Elive Tuesday afternoon at
8 O'Clock. Services were conducted by Rev
Hammond Leas E.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
CEDAR NECK.

Miss Ola Mills has returned home after
spending week with Milford Neck friends.
Mr. and Mrs John Brown, Of Philadelphia.
is spending week with Mr.. add Mrs. George
Mills.
Mrs@William Coulbourn is able to be out
again.
VIM. X. Brown is making preparations to
thresh scarlet clover seed.
John j. Brown is building a stable on his
piece OF land in front ofW. X. Brown which
is TO De 1890 feet.
David shockley has finished his stable. II
is beauty.
Miss Laura ArgO spent Sunday with Miss
Birda Gerald.
Mrs. Nellie Bennett has returned home amer
a two months stay with her mother, Mrs. A.
NJ. Webb.
Wallace Watkins is in Philadelphia attend
ing abe funeral Of his aunt. T.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
ADAMSYILLE NEWS,

Mrs. Keilie Fulton, of Baltimore, spent Sun
day with her aunt, Mrs. Belle Adams.
People are very busy preparing for corn
planting
Mrs. Mollie l.. West,Of Harrington, is going
to have new house built at Adamsville,nea
the Queen Anne's station.
Mr.. Arthur Beauchamp. Of Adamsville
spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives
and friends OF near Denton, Nd.
Miss Emma Adams of near AdamBville
spent lest Wednesday In Seaford
Mr.. Ernest Towers, of Williston. speRt Sun.
day with his cousin
Miss May Adams and Frank Williams
spent Monday in Denton.
Miss May Adams. OF near Adamsville, Is
shortly TO take trip to HammOnton, New
Jersey, and Atlantic City. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
CEDAR NECK NEWS.

Cox Bros.have improved their residence by
the erection Of a front porch.
Wesley Bennett gave surprise party last
week IN honor OF his son Harry.
David Fitzgerald seems to be fortunate in
his stock industry-he has twin calves, y fine
pigs aud other stock in abundance
Mrs. George Carpenter is on the sick list
Mrs. Wesley Potter was called to Philadel.
phia, where her daughter, Laura, is under
going medical treatment
Miss May Garner spent Saturday and Sun
day with Miss virgie Fitzgerald.
Hiss Virgie Fitzgerald was the guest Of her
aunt, Mrs. r. W. Pretty man, this week.
nayid ". Mills Is having his home paihted
Frank Reed has adorned his property with
a new fence.
Celar Neck school has closed for this season.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
TOWNSVILLE.
May

Miss Emma Ross has been visiting Mrs. W.
3. Massey, OF Greensboro, Md.
Miss Lillian Edwards OF Edwardsville, was
the guest OF Miss Jessie Peck on Sunday.
Mrs. Lowella Paris and sister, Miss Matte
smith, and Amy and Charlie Hopkins, Of
Harrington, were guests OF J. L. Hopkins and
wife on SUI day.
Norman Hopkins has rsturned from New
Jersey.
John Bullock and wife spent Sunday with
A. I Porter and family,of Burrsvllle.
John Hopkins was with friends near Ed
wardsviile on Saturday and Sunday.
James Porter sold valuable horse recently.
Ira Hopkins, one Of the brightest young
men In this community, has enlisted in the
q 5. Navy for four years.
The farmers OF this section are very busy
planting corn. H.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
FELTON,.

The farmers in THIS section are busily en-
gagged planting corn.
lus base tall team OF FELTON, played ball
with the Harrington team on Sh' urday last,
The FELTON, boys came out ahead with a score
oi 20 To
Mrs, susie Wright and daughter. and Thos.
II arlington and au gntef, were with Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Hur tng,On on Sundn
Mrs Edward kiIteu aad daUa hter Emma
were Frederica visitors Mon6ay.
Misses LILLIAN aud Zeifa Metsiu, spent sun
day with Miss Bertie killeu.
arthur Supple auu sister. Miss Mary, were
the guests OF Miss Laura Cnam bers sunday
afternoon
The Ladies' Aid Society was organized at
Laws NJ. h. Churck on Tuesday evening
p ~sident; Miss Lillian Alexander, secretary,
and NJ RS. +. +. Harrington, treasurer. n,
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

KATE RICHMOND, DEAR MADAM;
vas much interested iu your letter
relating to your visit to our town. | am
sorry that "Bill was not better informed
on town matters. When y'u come
again / hope you viii fall in with an
cold inhabitant' who can tell you
some of the interesting history Of Mil
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
DEAR KITE RICHMOND:

DEAR KATE RICHMOND:
I have been reading an article IN e
Kansas paper on "Bakiug Powder vs.
Buttermilk and Soda" and the ode
licious Corn bread Of Missouri is men,
toned. Will you kindly give me the
recipe for Ms ON pread? Yours,
'JINNiE CARvEL"
VIII some one re- d Le the recipe 3?
II is unknown tone.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
save the Rebate on Town Taxes.

Only short time now remains in
which to take ad anlage of the rebate
on rown Taxes. Ine collector VIII sit
to receive taxes at the Office of Mr. >.
n Gray, at Walnut street bridpe,e ,every
week day from u. m. until II a. m
aud from to / p. m; and on oatur-
day evenings from 10 8 p. m
G.. w. JusEPH,
5 st Collector of lakes Ea
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

flrd. There ave those in the town who
a e vcU ed in these matters, and it would
lie well to revive the old legends and
traditions that may pass into oblivion
when the old inhabitant is gathered to
his fathers. Weof the younger genera
on want to know, and ought to know
of the worthy men and women who
were reared in our town many Of whom
made theirnames famous in other parts
of our county. The readers of the
CHRONICLE are not confined to Mil
ford, aud it would be well TO let out
-iders know that Milford as well as
larger and better-known towns, has
much to he proud of Yours,
DELAWAREAN,
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

I thank you for your letter. Can we
rot have an Honor Roll on which may
lie inscribed the names of those men
and women of the past who were puh-
lic-spiTited, or who performed deeds
worthy to be remembered? WEo shall
head the list?
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
KATE RGcrrDloND:

KATE RICIMOND:
Please tell me ihe author Of these
words, winter lingering rhills the lap
Of May? 5 'HOoL GIRL.
Goldsmith, in "The Traveller" line
IL.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
KATE RICHMOXD'S RECIPES.
Brain CrOQuettes.


ino
grated
cunbs and fry n
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Over The Tea-Cups.

addressed
will
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Tongue on Toast.


In
landa
hseggsar doast
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30

It Is therefore held that the Greek ma
ton had the power TO pass the act fixing
the tax sought 10 be collected: that the
Creek nation had the power to authorize
the secretary OF the interior TO collect
that tax: but the secretary Of the In
terror has the power TO prescribe rules
and regulations for the collection Of that
tax; that the defendants. who are the
representatives of the secretary or the in
terror in the Indian nation. are lawfully
proceeding to collect that tax. and that
the bin should be dismissed for want OF
equity and it is so ordered.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
MYSTERY is EXPLAINED.

This story explains A mystery It VIII
also probably destroy an illusion under
which half a dozen collectors Of historical
relics are at present laborins.
Cut on the Rock Creek road big Irish
man had been digging a deep well. Oc-
casionalIy the weu-dicEer goes into the
little saloon near ny TO get a bite Of lunch
and a glass Of beer. shortly after one OF
these visits he sent up in the bucket from
a depth Of sixty feet silver fork. COW
cred with dirt and more than half buried
in a chunk Of clay
The crowd around The mouth OF the
well caught sight OF II and hesan 10 spec
ulate as TO how It got down there. Final
~ some one offered a dollar Tor the an
cient relic B,,t the w-eil-diSger's partner
above ground refused 70 let Il so at that
price It was finally sold for s..
Next day tho free lunch counter was
asain visited and shortly after another
silver spoon was dug up az The bottom II
the pit Every day for a week q similar
find was made. Each or these unique
relics was sold at n handsome price
Then the saloonkeeper discovered hat
ali hut Two OF his plated silver f9.sos ~
his lunch counter we're missing. Re u "a
watched and caught The weu-digger n
the act Of purloininS. one Of them The
whole story was told. and the weIl-disSer
has agreed 10 keep the lunch counter in
new silver SIS long as the demand for the
old continues.-washinst Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
Wichita and Western.

All
No. s72, Pratt & Kingmaa Pas
sen ger, except sunday ....... IL 0o a n
NO. 474, Pratt and Kirgman ac-
com, Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday ........................ 20 p II
Leave
No. Al. kingTnan and Pratt Pas
senger, except Sunday .......... Is n
NO. 4I3, kingman and Pratt Ac-
Friday -. ................... 10 , n
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30

The death toll Of the Alps this season
has been enormous. Already more than
O. accidents are recorded, resulting in the
loss Of fSo lives.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30

Thls rrfvats hospital - aow che Of the
hest ..5..lpVed Institutions IN the South
vest for the trearns II u both medical
and surgical cases Special attention :
riven ro Inc various forms 81 stomach
ard liver troubles dlscEs-s peculiar =
women. diseases % the rec-urn and ger To-
urinary orEzns chronsc rnslar.2l poison
fns Rheumatism nervous Disorders. Dis
es-es ~ ire threat lungs. hear5 and KID
uavz- co.trs ard rzEscoce4@ cured one
floor 4 reserved Tor maternity depart
r1euf and .r some Instances homes vi.
b. Fo--f FOR Children For short tine
0-lv 2 yard wtN - ST apart for the
treatment Of the morphine. opium. CO.
cas-a ard EhISksy habits.
Resident physicians. abe medical stan
cui4. and heaIthsu5 iscstfor- extensive
grounds With T-e Shade home e11fcTts
terms reasonable No contagious dlsslses
admitted Write for particulars
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
Barred Plymouth Rocks

and Partridge Cochin Chickens As PIE
-st,r-~s. hiEnest score Sc the Esste this
,-esr. Esrs fo~ ssla send Tor circular
All kinds u Poultry Remedies ard sup
plies. wholesale and retail Lees Lice
killer and ESg-Naker CClkeyS Roupe
cure. oyster Shell Mica Crystal. Grit-
Bone, Blood and OIL Meal.
OTTO WEISS
sas South Mad AYsa.e- wichita kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
The Choctaw Route.
KANSAS CITY. MEXICO & ORIENT
RAILWAY co.

KANSAS CITY. MEXICO q ORIENT
RAILWAY co.
TIME TABLE.
In Effect June eth, 1903.
No. l. Mail and Express, leaves
Wichita daily .................. $40 p. m.
No ,, Mail and Express. arrives
Wichita daily .l................11:9O a m.
No. Il. Local Freight. leaves An
thony daily except Sunday ..10:45 a. m.
Connecting with Missouri Pa
cific train leaving Wichita at
$40 a. This train will be
held al Anthony until the Mis-
souri, Pacific arrives.
Nc. is, Local Freight arrives at
Conway Springs daily except
Sunday at ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 2:45 p. n.
Connecting with Missouri Pa
cific for Wichita.
Trains a Wichita arrive and depart
from the Missouri Pacific station, corner
Douglas avenue and Wichita street.
The Orient Railway now operates its
trains as far as Carmen Q. T.
l. r. SHERWIN. Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
opEs BUSINESS
COx-JOHNSTON-DiMOND DC. CO.

vho D-yG Furnishings
As~ sts<s
Orders respectfully zespessa weasa
o paOass tree Cal s7S
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
hHIIWdy
WEST BOUHl

FlHIIWdy
WEST BOUND.
Leave Daily.
No. II. Texas Vestibuled Ex...... 6:53 p m
no =, Texas Fast Express. Goo a m
NO. -, Daily, except Sunday. 800 m
EAST BOUND.
Leave Daily.
No. u, Chicago Vestibuled EX.... $3.50 m
No. II, *. c. and Eastern Ex....-10:30 p m
No. 80, Daily, except Sunday. ~ p m
The evening world., 1903-12-04
DOW|E'S DELNERER'
GETS TO zion CITY
Declared to Be a Milwaukee
Millionaire, but His Identity
Is Kept a Close Secret by
Special Order. x.s,

CHICAGO. Dec. "a mlddie-asei
man, krown 10 Dowie's followers only
as the milwaukee Millionaire" arrived
ut Zion Ci;y to-day. A prominent
Dowleite. who refused to give his name.
st,d that the visitor was the 'ide,.verer'
whom Dowie mentioned, at his rally
meeting Wednesday as being willing to
pay Dowie's entire Indebtedness IL
Dowie wished.
Dowio and his "cabinet,' met the nrS-
at the depot n a little, ia.es
Dowie n Deacon Barnard ief. for
Chicago TO consult their attorney. :
The FIRST open notice OF opposition 10
the bankruptcy proceedings asains:
John Alexander Dowie was siven IA tire
United States District Court .to-dsy by
an attorney for an indianapolis grocery
Company, which Is q creditor of Dowle.
In the filing Of a oisim for $780, the
attorney for the Indianapolis concern:
gave notice that at the proper stage o:
proceedings he would take action in
court in opposition 10 the bankruptcy
petition OF other creditors. :
The contest probably will bosia wtshIn
n few days. Representatives o. several
other creditors Il In said. will foln Ia
the tight to have the receivers BUSTED, on
the ground that Dowie 10 solvent and
that creditors Will get less II littgatio
iS prolonged. ~. f Hs #.