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Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
TO IMPROVE THE STREETS.
The Question Will be Submitted to the
People Of Milford.

The people of Milford will soon have
the privilege of voting for or against
"fogysim, - as the question of whether
to have permanentimprOvementsm made
on the streets, or to keep on at the
present pace of burying over the thous-
and dollars annually in temporary re-
pair, will be presented to the voters of
Milford.
Thousands of dollars have been
wasted in the past on temporary repairs
on the streets of Milford, which enorm-
GUS amount could have been saved if
permanent Improvements had been
made.
The only permanent work that has
been done is on South Walnut street,
and when this was in progress loud
were the walls of many fossils, who
claimed that the prosperity and beauty
of the town was being destroyed. Now,
these same people claim that South
Walnut is the only street in Milford,
and the property owners on the above
named thoroughfare, some of whom
were the lOudestprOtestors acknowledge
that their property has increased nearly
fifty per cent. in value.
The landowners of North Milford
are now making a "kick" that they,
too, should receive some of the benefits
to be derived from street Improvements,
and as they supported the improve
ments in South, they now demand that
the South Milfordites sustain them in
their endeavor to increase the value OF
the northern section of the town.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
indications for Spring.

According to the old adage, "the first
three days of March rules the first three
months of spring." and if this proves
true in the year 1903, we may expect a
very pleasant and pIOpitious spring.
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, which
were the LIST, 2nd and Srd of March, re-
spectively were ideal spring days. Sun
day was a trifie cool, Monday warmer,
and Tuesday balmy and pleasant, and
all three without trace Of rain or any
disagreeable feature. If the adage
proves true, we will have a spring that
few, if any, have seen equaled.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
NlIfOrd to Lave a GOOd Ban Team.

There was a meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Milford Athletic AssO-
citation on Tuesday evening, end the
finances were found to be in a satisfac-
tory condition, insuring the ability of
the directors to engage a team of win
ming players for the coming season.
There is not a dollar of ofOutstanding in
debtedness and the treasurer reports a
goodly surplus in hand
Several new members will be taken
in, and correspondence with players
mas been opened by the secretary with
view Of obtaining a niue that can
play winning ball and be a credit alike
to Milford and a source of amusement
and pastime to the many admirers of
good bare ball in the community.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06

nOuncing his choice for the long term
first and the short term next" Then
bedlam broke loose.
After a vain effort to delay the ballot
bv the Democrats, the roll call was be-
gun. Mr.. Allee's name being first call
ed. Said Mr.. Alice:
"Mr. President, ask to be excused
from voting for the long term and vote
for l.. Heisler Ball for the short term ]"
Once more the applause broke forth
for the spectators knew that at last
Delaware was electing Senators.
Mr.. Addicks said in speaking of the
election:
1T gives me the greatest possible
qualification in making one of my best
friends, J. Frank Alice, United States
Senator. He deserves the place from a
party viewpoint and greatly strength
ems the Union Republicansand myself
in making the fight to carry the State
in 1904 for the President"
AlIee'S Career.
James Frank Alice was born in 1857
in Dover. His father and grandfather
were born in the same town. He is a
descendantOfth the FTenchHugunOt fam
ily which settled in Kent county in 100
and who signed their name "D'Alle. "
He was educated in the public schools
and has since devoted much time to
study, having large library. He first
appeared in politics during the Hig-
gius campaign of 1888. In 1892 he sue
ceeded Judge Pennewill as member of
of the Republican State Central Com
mittee, of which General James H.
Wilson was chairman. Upon the organ
ization of the Union Republican party
he became chairman of its State Com
mittee. In the campaign of 1896 he
was elected State Senator by a plurality
of SO, but the Democratic inspectors of
Kent county courts refused to return
his election and his opponent was
seated.
In 1870 ne WAS eieCtSu anu sSA'0N 90
a State Senator from the Third District
of Kent county, to which position he
was reelected last November. Hesuc-
ceeded J. Edward Addicks as the pres
ident of the Bay State Gas Company
of Delaware. He is also president OF
the Stateu Island Brick Company and
is interested in a number of other en-
terprises with which Mr.. Addicks is
connected. He is married and has
one son, now attending college.
II have only to say" said Senator
Alice, "that l sincerely regret that
have to fill the place that belongs to
Mr.. Addicks. "iH
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
SURPRISE PARTY.
Given Mr.. and Mrs. PurnelI S. Bennett.

Quite surprise was rendered Mr.and
Mrs. Purnell S. Bennett on Tuesday of
last week, by their children, all of
whom met at the residence of Mr..
Frank Bennett, and proceeded from
there to the home of their parents, who
were not aware of :their coming until
they burst into the room.
All spent the evening very pleasant
ly until 1890, when dinner was an
nOunced, and then happened another
pleasant surprise. Rev. Frank S. Cain,
of Princess Ann, Md in a very appro-
pirate speech presented to them in be-
half of their children,a "a beautiful clock
Those present were: Thomas r..
Draper and wife, VIM. J. w. Bennett,
wife and son, P. Frank Bennett, wife
and son, Rev. Frank S. Cain and wife,
VIM. T. Belts, wife and son, Henry
w. ID. Bennett and wife. Mr. and Mrs.
Warren G. Greenwood, of Baltimore,
were present, Mrs. Greenwood being a
sister of Mr.. Bennett. In the afternoon
Mr.. Edward Teas, Miss Annie Teas
and Master John Teas joined the COM
pany and took a photo of the group.
Altogether quite a pleasant day was
spent. After supper all returned to
their home, well pleased that once more
all could spend the day with Father
and Mother.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
J. Frank Alice, Newly Elected Senator for the Long Il

The memorial Senatorial contest in
Delaware is over, and the Diamond
State will now be represented in the
United States Senate.
The deadlock was broken on Mon
dLv afternoon, when the General As
sembly elected J. Frank Alice, of Kent
county, for the four year term, and L.
Heisler Bal. of New Castle county, for
the two year term. All this was done
under the proposition advanced by J.
Edward Addicks and his friends in the
Union Republican party.
The Union Republicans were on
hand early in the day. Mr.. Addicks
arrived at about 10 o'clock, and after
cOhferring with his State Central Com
mittee> went to the state House with
Mr.. Alice. Upon invitation of DIR.
Moore, the chairman, Mr.. Addicks at
tended the Union caucus.
This meeting was brief and business
like. According to program, Mr.. Alice
was chosen as the Union candidate.
Word was sent to the Regulars that
the vote at noon would be the same as
that of Friday and that an adjourn
ment would be taken until 2.3O o'clock
to allow the anti-Addicks members to
agree on their man.
Colonel Dick of the Republican Nat
ional Committee, reached Dover at
1880 O'Clock, and went into the Regu-
lar Republican caucus in progress at
the Hotel Richardson. He urged the
acceptance Of the Unions proposition
on the Regulars, and they agreed to the
plan, next proceeding to vote for can
didate.
The Regulars first vote was Ball, s.;
Higgins, ). They adjourned soon after
wards at noon to attend the joint ses-
sion of the Assembly.
The thirty-fifth ballot at noon was
the same old deadlock vote of Friday.
After the ballot had been taken Sena-
tor Sparks moved to take a recess until
2.3O.
Then it was that the Regulars got
together and the result was an agree
ment on DR.. Ball.
AS the hour for re-assembling in the
joint session rolled around excitement
increased about the capital which was
crowded to the doors. The excitement
was contagious and broke out among
the legislators as well as the spectators.
The first outburst of applause came
when National Committeeman Dick
came down the hall arm in arm with
Governor HUM.
Immediately upon the call to order
the Democrats begin to filibuster. They
were desperate A whole State was
slipping from their grasp.
Senator Sparks, the Regular Repub-
lican leader, was first to speak. He
said:
"Mr. President, I move that we now
proceed to vote for United States Sena-
tors for both terms, each member an
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Mite Society Festival.

The ladies of the Mite Society Of the
Presbyterian Church have succeeded so
we'll in their plans for the Cake Sale,
Friday and Saturday, March l3 and
"a, that they are now prepared to take
orders for cakes, ice cream, candies, etc.
They hope all will help in this enter
prise by attending either or both days,
when very nice light supper will be
served. The prices will be very reason
able, aud coffee will be served free with
even the Highest lunch.
They will offer baked beans at . cts.
per plate; potato rolls, l cent each; pO-
tato croquettes, , for sets; crullers, let.
each; sandwich > for sets; cake, sets
sli, e; ice cream, and 10cts plates, and
chicken salad, lOcts per plate.
There will be on sale a great variety
of pretty little fancy articles which will
be just the thing for Easter gifts. Quite
an array of dolls clothes will be for
sale at prices to suit the little ones
purses.
Don't forget to hunt up all the old
rubbers and bicycle tires you may hap
pen to have around, for the ladies are
counting on having that card case over
flowing. Come without the rubber,
though, if you can't find any.
Let every one come and help to make
Mrs. Bunstein's Mite for the organ fund
the largest amount yet contributed.
This will be a fine opportunity for all
the ladies of Milford to have home
made cakes for Sundays supper with
ut the trouble of making them.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Dinner Diver BY Senator AIIee.

Newly-elected United States Senator
J. Frank Alice gave a dinner to his
many friends at the Hotel Arlington in
Washington, on last Tuesday evening.
1t was quite an elaborate affair, and
many guests were present. Among
those from Milford were Messrs. John
w. Bennett, Lavinus Austin, George
H. Baynum,S. ], Abbott, Samuel Mar
shall, Chester Marshall, Frank Reedy,
Col. Theo. Townsend. DR.. George w.
Marshall
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Minstrel Show.

The new Milford Band is rehearsing
for the minstrel show that will be given
by that organization in the near future.
An excellent program is promised, and
all should attend, as the effort is for
good cause, and deserves the patronage
aud help Of the public.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Euchre Club.

The Euehre Club will meet this,
Friday, evening, March 9Th, at the
home of Miss Elizabeth Richards, Mrs.
Saunders Truitt will assist Miss Rick
ards in entertaining the club. This
will be the first meeting of the club in
two weeks, as no meeting was held on
last Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Banning gave a
birthday party in honor of their niece
Miss Carrie Lee Mayhem at their home
on Washington street, South Milford,
Saturday evening last. The young
people enjoyed themselves until late
hour, after which, refreshments were
served. The merry couples left wish
ing Miss Mayhem many happy birth
days.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Typewriting class Assured.

Miss Bessie Cooper, of Lewes, teacher
of the class in stenOgraphy, typewrit-
ing and bookkeeping that she has been
endeavoring to form in Milford, is now
assured, and as soon as she can find a
suitable house she will begin instruc-
tions. Any one who wishes to join her
class can do so by leaving their names
at the CHRONICLE office.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
MATRIMONIAL.
Wahh-ROherts.

Miss Ethel Webb and Oscar Roberts,
both of Cedar Neck, were married by
the Rev. Hills, Of Lincoln, on Thurs
day evening, February 26th, 1903.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06

For bargains in wOOlen and cotton
Horse Blankets, also Bed Blankets and
Plush Lap Robes, go to Deputy's; as
we are closing them out at cost. Don't
want to pack them.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Railroad Appointments.

The Queen Anne's railroad has made
the following appointments: q. H.
Haynes, General Freight Agent; John
r Bosley, General Passenger Agent
Offices at Pier 10, Light ST., Baltimore,
Md.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
For the Mckinley National Association.

Postmaster VIM. V. Sipple has re-
ceived from the Mckinley National
Memorial Association limited supply
of the certificates which have been pre-
pared for distribution to contributors to
the monument fund as souvenirs of
their participation in that great enter
prise. The certificate is a beautiful
work of art on which is given an excel
lent reproduction Of Mrs McKinley's
favorite likeness of Ler husband, to-
gether with a picture of the Mckinley
home IN Canton and of the White
House. The wOldiDg below the illus
tratiOns is as follows:
"This certifies that -- ---
has contributed to the fund for the erec-
tion OF the national memorial at Can
ton Ohio. in honor of William Nc
Kinley."
The workmanship and artistic effects
are OF the very highest order. the great
house of Tiffany & Co., New York, be-
ing the designers and manufacturers.
The supply in hehands of Postmaster
Sipple is a portion Otthe first edition of
the certificates, and is seIrt here to en-
able those who have not as yet contrib
uted to dOsO. Parties who have already
identified themselves with the move
ment will receive souvenirs direct from
the office of the association or through
local committees.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06
Presented With Clock.

Crystal Fount Lodge I. o. o, F., was
presented with handsome clock last
Monday evening by Mrs. w. E. Truitt,
widow Of one Of their deceased mem
bers. The clock was constructed in
Europe, and made especially for Crys-
tai Fount Lodge, to which it was given
in appreciation for services rendered
Mrs. Truths husband.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06

DoN'T forget the GlenwOOd Concert
Company that will be in Armory Hall
for two weeks stay, commencing on
March 9th.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-06

Milford Grange met last Saturday,
and after transacting much important
business, listened to the following sum-
mary of current events read by Y. P.
Lee:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28
MANUFACTURERS URGED
TO ATTEND MEETING

The ordinance amending the SCI
attic Cataract company'n franchise
IN such manner that the corpofa-
tion may compete ON equal terms
with the Seattle Electric company
IN the electric light and power busi >
ness. will come up for flrzi passage
at the meeting Of the city council
merit Monday night
In order 90 impress upon the coun-
cil the necessity for composition IN
the electric business. the Seattle
Manufacturers association has sent
soclatiou and other prominent bus
ent at the council meeting.
The proposed amendments. which
are now being published In accord
ancs with tnc charter pfoxisicn. have
been given careful consideration by
the Manufacturers association. and
are endorsed by that body an cnicu-
lated tn give the necessary relief
from the present monopoly In the
iieht and power business.
Il II the general Impression around
the city hall this morning ,aafNthere
viii be but slight opposition TO the
franchise amendments Monday
night In interviews this morning
eight Of the ~ conneilmen stated
that they were IL favor OF the
amendments and expected no SER
ious opposition 10 them.
Rumors are In circulation. how
ever. that a scheme has been con-
cocted 10 votc several slight changes
In the amendments. and In this way
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28
NOTING
IN EVENING AT
BALLARD

ballard seems 70 be the center OF
the firing linc IN the strike tfaturb.
ancta. Every car witch ran into
that toxin yesterday met a reception
resembling a riot The trouble cui-
minated early In the evening. when
a caf Was dcraiied IN trying 70 run
past 4 switch az high speed while
the ernN IN charge 81 Inspector car.
son wRH irtiuR 10 put the ear back
on the trnek a crowd ~ several hun
drcd men and boys gathered and be-
gan peitinE the carmen with cERs
and mud.
a tnali car came along. but could
not pass. and the fnali had TO be-
taheft from the car and carried sew
eral blocks 10 the p1staffive The
company WAS notified and sent out
a vreekine crew
The mob continued 10 interfere
with the work Of the crew BY throw .
ing missiles and cutting the trolley
ropes. Mayor hnckey attempted 10
restrain the mob, With little succcna
until four union men appeared and
assisted ne wfcckinR crew 20 re-
place the car upun. the track and
take 4 back "a seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28
CARLY SETTLEMENT OF SIRE ct
CAR STRIKES STRONGLY
PR0BABL {

morning. All 10 quiet on the firing
line The cara ran through with
lees difficulty than on the two pre-
Niottn days ana therv was leah in
reference b. trauatcrs. There APP
pears To be more VI disposition ON
the part Of the strikers ana their
sympathinera 20 let the strike take
ltn coufne.
The failure Of the company up 10
date to accomplish anything sub
etsnual IA the way u renewing rs
service goes long way toward fiil-
Ing the union men with good huuluf.
They are - confident Of early Vie
tory that they view with iudiffcFs
eucs the attempts Of the company
10 operate itH lines.
All The outbreaks that have oc-
carried have been the work Of hood +.
lunu and boys. animated Less by real
nynfpathY with the strikers than by
q natural inclination TO raise trouble.
Tho strikers themselves have labor %
cd ifteessautty to prevent disorder.
hnoelnK well that u aniY tufufcu
their cause. IN more than one IN
sisnsf trouble has been auistsd by
the aninn men.
Though thsfr IL little fear Of dts
order. the izuiire force il eth work.
ing iashaar shifts. Ten men are
kept constantly az headquarters as
"a reserve sefErantr Powers and
Leighton have charge ef special
nguada which arr kept In localities
where trouble IL most likely 70 oc.
car.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28
QUEEN ANNE
HILL FIRE
Miss Z. c. Forces residences Destroy
ed sna Another Damaged


The residences of Miss 4. (. Force.
az Fifst avcnac north and Mcgrax
street. Was destroyed by fire shortly
hefurp - O'Clock THE morning 4
new. unocs upied house. also owned
by Miss Forve. on the lot north OF
the burned dwelling had caught firs
frufn the burning structure b. the
Tins n combination chefnicai and
hose wagon from Queen Anne fire
stAtion had arrived The flames that
had begun 20 enyciop the roof and
one side Of the new building we're
soon sxtinEuiEhed,
The residence Of David Anderson.
on the south side % the Fofes place.
was threatened with destruction, but
VAS saved by the uetting down
given II By the fire department,
The damage 90 the two Force
houses VIII amount to about ti.ccO,
covered by Insurance. Only a small
part Of the furniture WAS saved.
The fire started from an overhead
ed stove la the kitchen. The hiArs
wnt not discovered by Miss Force
until the rqom Was IN flames. Then
A. l. River David Anderson and
other Helghhurr with water buckets
and garden hose made a hard fight
TO save the house. but in vain. A
youuE man NAMED Whtfflsld had hts
face slightly Hcorched and hts hands
cat up W trying 20 save furniture
In the excitement IL was forEotten
until late IN the progress OF the fire
10 turn In an alarm and no notice
Was resolved NJ the queen Anne sta
tion until Harry Anderson was sent
there. Later In an alarm Was sent
IN by telephone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28
COMPANIES MINERS
NOT cOLLED OUT

The report ttns the miners AZ the
ltsntnn coal mine Of the fcuttia
Electric company have conrnuni-
Gated with the striking trRiHmen u
the COMPANY, declaring q Willingness
to strike in order Ia cut on the
eOnl supply of the company. IL
without foundation. according % the
strikers.
trail Labor union affirm that the
miners might be- willing to strike In
sympathy for the tralnmeD. but
that there L. no intention at present
OF having them called out.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28

fsrenee. Discussion WAS opened By
Geeros Y. Bear, chairman Of the
executive eomntttss % the Street
Car Mems Union, who gave an se.
count 81 the three pfsvioes sberttse
attempts Ia orpsniEsattsmpts e Or.
CANINE a street ear mems uaiea and
THE failure Of each. The street ear
ruen were eiesely questisnsd By
Mayer Numes regarding their
claims President Furth then re-.
piled 20 the msr denying that he had
lions by -ssasfinc' them with spies
ard union breakers" All the salk
however. thfesahou, the meeting
was IN the best 81 temper.
NJ. furts RECALLED hls hearers ssith
several sod stories ard DE-. Ns,.
shsNs psrpstratsd numerous sitti.
eisms which heiahtsned tie general
uood hur-or.
Snseches we're made BY e. c.
Hughes, astornsy tor the sssstis Els
setrie cerpsny, ard several ether
business rer. Or. Matthews spoke,
arguing strongly tor the vsisr sssn
ard for q speedy settlement % the
strike upor some basis fair 10 beth
sides and Tire public.
RrcoEnitlnn q the union vas q
men. fifsf and last. bsit thsf *
pressed a Willingness 10 rut recaE
ton upen n faotinE which wnui1 BE-
accepted ns thr company Ae fair to
ifsrif statements A. 10 hat fec-
aEnition of the union waaid invasive.
led Mr. t'urth 10 SAP that with hia
newer understanding u the uuissi
demands. paced the whole question
in dinsFent light. ana that he
could nae little left 10 dispute ever.
Some ~ these present thins that
the matter might havn been At least
tentatively settled then ard thsfe.
had not NJ fHurth reserved = tele.
phone call 20 leave town In haste.
Aftsr his departure the cummittse
81 eight we're selected which eiii
consider the whole matter tofrer-
row and try 10 effect an adjustment
That this Nlll b. accom- pliahsd
seems Go BE- the unanimous aplnieu
Of the participants in the mssfinx
today
The aaieH men are jubiiani They
think they sar the cusscesasnn Of
practically all their essential de-
fnAnds. Al a meeting % the men
In ths hall q the Western Central
Labor uuipn after the salaurnnsent
Of the conferences. Mr. Hran detailed
the chief Incidents % tho discussion.
and said Mr.. Farth wit recognize
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-28
CITIZENS DEBATE
CITY HALL SITES

the block bounded by Fourth ard
Fifth avenues aud Terracr and JET
fefsen streets. He said this block
could be purchased for less than
fzea zoe
Mayor Byron Phelps spoke In
favor OF the present city hall site
He said the city nov owns enough
ground for a municipal building that
viii be SUFFICIENT for the city's needs
for many years TO come.
Among the other speakers were
y. N. Mulfoon. representing the
Rainier Heights Improvement club.
which il fehtinE the proposed Third
avenue and Pine street site. and
Gen. ]. II. Metcaife. who favored the
Yeaier estate black ~ being nearer
the future business center.
Another meeting having an i'm
portant bearing on the city hall xlta
question was heic yesterday after
ncah. when the county commissions
efe In executive session. discussed
the proposed purchase Of the fesier
estate property IN conjunction with
the city for q site for the PROPOSED
joint county and city building.
No action was taken. Another
meeting VIII be held by the COM
fnfsstonerr Monday.