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Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Entertains Officers.

Mrs. Mary Lofiand in honor Of her
son, DR., James l.. LOfsnd, who is an
assistant surgeon on the staff of Col.
TheO. Townsend, following the inspec-
tion of Company B BY Capt. Miller,
of the U. S. Army, which occurred on
Thursday evening. entertained Capt.
Miller. Col. Townsend and other regi-
mental officers, and the local officers Of
Company B. Ever, thing had been
prepared for the pleasure of the gentle
men. and a most delightful time is ex
pressed by those who composed the
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Arm DislOcaIed.

Contractor James T. Smith. while
returning from a drive on Sunday
evening last, met Lee o Truitt directly
In front Of the residence Of Ezekiel
Anderson, and it being about dark,
Mr.. Smith accidentally ran into MI,
Truitt's team and upset his own vehi
Gle, throwing himte + out aud dlslOcat-
Ing his left arm. The horse tore loose
from the buggy and ran as far as Geo.
HALLS corner, where he fell and was
caught and taken home. DR.. Geo. w.
Marshall was called and dressed the
wound for Mr.. Smith
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Delaware C. Yaules Died Sudden.

The youngest son of Mr.. VIM. Thorn
ton Vaules, of Lake View Avenue,
South Milford, DEL, died after a few
days illness from inflammation OF the
stomach on Monday evening last,
April 18th, 1904, at Atlantic City, NJ.
He was 45 years. months and days
old. The remains were brought to Mil
ford on Wednesday, and the funeral
was held at the residence of his father
yesterday. Interment was made IN
Odd Fellows Cemetery. "Del, " as most
Milford people greeted hiEA, was Of
cheerful disposition and as a boy made
many friends In early life he became
interested in the shipment Of fruits
from the Milford station, but soon after
building up good agency, he removed
tn Philadelphia, where he has ever
since made that city his home. He
was married fifteen years ago, and has
son about fourteen years old. He al
ways made it a point 10 attend the an-
niversary dinners given by his father,
and when here last. was the picture of
health.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
IDNG FARMER
HANGS HIMSELF.
gRT H. STEVENSON, son OF R. G..
STEVENSON Or FREDERICK.
suer Abbott Held INCEST on Tuesday
lternOOn Following the Suicide
Which Took Place Between II
and I2 o'clock that Day.

me people Of Frederica and the sur
snding country were shocked on
4as ssday when they were spprised Of
81 news that Robert H. Stevenson,
81 wears, oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
&. Stevenson, prominent farmers
seiding lust in the limits of Frederica
he'd committed suicide by hanging
himself to the Iafters in the barn loft
4he fret discovery of the awful act
~ss made about l1.30 o'clock when his
father came home who had been up
avn for an hour or so and asked for
R6bert, and told his younger son to go
dawn to the barn and feed the stock
nd call Robert to dinner. The young
Il sop went as bade, and after feedinp
the stock called for his brother and not
aeitlng any ansN er, and knowing thu
Robert often INDUCED in KNAPP in the
barn loft on gloomy days the little feel
ON went up into the loft, only to be
tfeeted with the horrible sleht of lis
1fother hanging to the rafters hy a
mail lead line. He at once called his
hther who hurried to the spot and cut
BDbert down. DIR. H0ey was immed
htely sent for and came hastily, and
v lille he saw no evidence of life he al
oDce began to practice artificial respirl-
bon hoping to resustitate the Il body
sfter about twenty minutes of wo.k in
that way DR.. HOey pronounced the
body dead and several ~ hu we're
then present carried the Ol1y 10 the
house aud at once summoned Core
ner H H. Abbott, who went there on
tuesday afternoon and held an in /
quest over the body. The uO6y was
thoroughly examined by DR.. Hoey |
who gave the statement that the death .
was caused by strangulatiOn produced .
BY the rope which was found around
his neck and that there were no marks
on the body except those seen around
the neck by the COrOner's jury, which
were made by the rope. The Coroner's
jury rendered a verdict "That he came
to his death by hanging done by his
own hsnd."
The family and friends of the de-
ceased can assign no reason for the act,
rs his family relations have not been
known to be other than exceedingly
pleasant Funeral services were held
At his late residence on Thursday after
aOon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Bar.
-att's Chapel.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Y. N. c. A..

The National Representative Of the
Y. NJ. G. A. was in town this wesk try
ing to arrange for a meeting Of the
young and older men Of the town some
time the first OF May. with a view Of
organizing branch in Milford. There
will perhaps be meeting in the Av-
enue NJ. E. Church and also one in
Armory Hall. Later announcements
will ppear in these columns.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
CHURCH NEWS.
Avenue NJ. E. Church.

Sunday preaching by Rev G. P.
Jones, pastor, 1870 a. m, subject
Constructive Christianity Evening
services at p. m under the auspices
of Epworth League - subject: ''The
Transforming Power Of Christ" Mr..
James GOslin leader Special music.
Christ Church.
April 17-2nd Sunday after Easter
Celebration 7.3O a. m Mathis. litany
and sermon 1870. Sunday School, 2
p. m. st. Stephens Chapel, Harring-
ton, $50 p. m. st. Faiths Guild Tues
day evening. Christ Church Guild
Wednesday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Levy Courts Meet Here.

The Levy Courts Of Kent and Sus-
sex counties, have agreed to meet at
Milford on Tuesday next to inspect the
two new bridges which have recently
been placed here, and to decide as to
settling for the same.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
state Sunday School Convention.

The 18th annual convention of the
Delaware State Sunday School AssOci-
alton, will he held at Laurel, Del, on
Thursday and Friday of next week,
April 2lst and 22nd. An elaborate pro-
gram has been arranged for the affair
with many prominent speakers, and it
is expected that this convention will be
one of the most delightful ever held by
the Association.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

J. S. Bradley was in Georgetown on
Tuesday.
Joseph Warren visited Philadelphia
this week.
Miss Mary Barker is visiting in viii.
mingtOn and Philadelphia.
Harry Thaw, of Philadelphia, visited
friends in Milford this week.
Miss Mary Freeland. Of Melrose. Pa,
is the guest of Miss Laura Hail.
Elmer Williams, of Philadelphia, is
home for a two weeks vacation.
Frank Robinson and William Fish
leman spent Sunday last in Dover.
Miss Bessie Ratcliffe, of Philadelphia
is the guest of her parents in town.
Asbury Smith was in Wilmington
this week attending the Z. S. Court.
Mrs. DR.. Day and Miss Harrington,
of Pennington, were in towA on Tues
day.
Mrs. Sarah c Spark, Of Hillsboro,
visited her sister, Mrs. A Allen this
week.
Mrs. Annie Turner, of Centreyille, is
whiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Allen this
week.
H.H Carpenter visited New York
and Philadelphia the first part Of the
week.
DR.. Foster, of Philadelphia, visited
Supt. and Mrs. John d. Brooks this
week.
Warren Pettyjohh attended tn open
ing game of ball in Philadelphia yes
terday.
Misses Ida and Bessie McMichael
visited Philadelphia and New York
this week.
Ned Hynson has accepted a position
with the 'Peninsular News aud Ad-
VertlSer' as SOLICITOR.
Napoleon Rsughley,o of Philadelphia,
was in town this week attending the |
funeral OF Delaware Vaules.
Cecil Sammons, youngest son of Mr.. |
and Mrs James SammOns, is quite III, |
threatened with pneumonia.
Mrs. Caddie Foulk and son William,
Of New York City, are the guests of
and friends in town.
Miss Serena GilmaR of Dobbs Ferry,
is spending her vacation as the guest
Of Mrs. Charles G.. Prettyman.
Mrs. William Mears, of Philadelphia,
but formerly ofthis town, was paralyzed
on Friday last at her home in that city.
Miss Elizabeth White, who has been
attending a musical conservatory in
is home for the summer.
Mrs. J. L. Campbell has returned
from Philadelphia. whers she has been
under medical treatment for some
time.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
CAUGHT 1871 Shad.

David Mills and Joshua S. Bennett,
both of Milford Neck, seem to be so far
as shad fishing goes fishers of men. On
Monday of this week they caught l9I
shad at Bennetts Pier which netted
them $40. This is doubtless the largest
catch ever known in this part of Della.
ware.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Prohibition Convention.

The State convention of The Prohibits
tiOn Party Of Delaware will be held in
Wilmington, Tuesday, May 18th, 1904.
The call has been sent out by the State
Chairman Richard NJ. Cooper to that
effect.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
With Mains Circus.

Horace PettyjOhn, son OFF. T. Petty.
John, Of this town, and who for the
past few years has been employed in
Philadelphia, has accepted position
as asadvaneeag with Walter L. Mains
circus. Mr.. Pettyjohn visited bis par
ents this week and will leave to-day
for Ohio, where he will meet the circus
which lg still in winter quarters.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Sturgeon Fishing.

Quite a number of our fishermen
have been preparing this week for the
sturgeon catch and have taken their
seines and other necessary things for
the work.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
SIOOp "Hummine Bird" Sold.

Capt. George and Lewis Paisley have
sold the siOOp "Humming Bird" to
Philadelphia parties. The boat was
taken to Philadelphia last week.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Army officer Inspected Company B.

Captain Miller, Of the U. s. Army
Station at Governors Island, came
here on Thursday evening of last week
and inspected Company B. This is
the first time that the N. g. d. have
ever been inspected by Regular Army
officer, and it is stated that Company
B. made most excellent showing.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
Received the Prize.

Mr.. Albert Higman was the lucky
man in getting the rifle which was re-
Gently chanced of at Humes & Sons
store by Clarence Emory. The mum.
Der that drew the prize was So.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-15
New Century Club.

The president, Mrs. George w. Mar
shall, occupied the chair at the regular
meeting of the Milford New Century
Club held Monday, April 1lth.
A report from the treasurer was to
the effect taat the club is in a good fin.
ancial condition.
Three tellers were nominated from
the floor to prepare the nominating
slips for the election on the first Mon.
day in May, and to perform other Off
cial duties that may be required Of
them.
The resignation of Mrs James Hall
as director was accepted with regret.
The place will remain vacant until the
election of officers in May.
After the business had been tran
acted, Miss Margaret Holzmueller en-
tertained the audience with solo on
the piano.
1t being business and social day was
without program. Many new members
were added to the hospitality commit
tee making it unusually large and at
tractive And donation of delicious
dongnuts by Mrs. Louise SmOOt was
an agreeable addition to quantity and
quality of refreshments served by said
committee
Monday, April 18th. VIII be in charge
of Mrs. A. Donncll Marshall, chair
man of education. Prof Books will
address the audience upon Educational
work in the public schools A vocal
duett by Mrs Saunders Truitt and Miss
Elizabeth Richards and piano solo by
Miss Maria Causey will complete
program Of marked interest. 1t has
been voted an OTen meeting, and
cordial invitation is extended to all in
sympathy with the subject of the day.
Steamer Mary NJ. Vinyard Purchased.
Wilson NJ. Vineyard has sold his new
steamer Mary NJ. Vineyard to Milton
parties, aud as soon as the steamer can
be unlOaded and a little painting done
on her, she will be taken TO Milton
where her present owners will have
saloon put on her for the passenger
service from Milton to Philadelphia.
Perhaps it will be of interest for many
to know something OF the speed of this
boat. She made IL miles in still wa
ter, and that is considered by Captain
as being much faster than the
Emma Refs. Capt. Vinyard has al
ready ordered the machinery for new
steamer, and will begin the work OF
the same as soon ss the .
lther necessary material can be gotten
SO that the new steamer will .
Je ready for the tomato aud fIeight
rafiic this season.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
Stabbed at Hotchkiss.

B Sometime between the hours OF eleven
4rd tSelve Thursday night ct last wees
y tgiit occurred between Bill Blake ana
Biecci Bowers at Hoichkiss. close 10 the
Eaters residence during which Blake
s-ss. stabbed twice IN the left shoulder.
The Wounds are not necessarily serions
uuiess poison ng results. The trial was
held before Justice Rood at his Office.
Bower pleaded not guilty and was
bound over 10 the district court in the
sum o. sl,oo0. Not being able TO secure
bondsmen Bower will be taken TO the
county jail where he will be held until
court sits.
Bower aud his sister. Mrs. Toney
have had rather serious trouble lately
and out OF the whole thing grew rumois
that Blake was intending to have Bower
leave town. While Blake was visiting
the ladies at their home Bower called
him out of door and the tight eusued in
which Blake was stabbed aud Bowers
brot her was cut across the left arm.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

Notice is hereby given that the Re.
publican County eonvc nIicu viii be hclJ
at Delta. Colorado. on Saturday. April
30. 1904, at | O'Clock p. IN. Tor tne pur-
pose OF elscting seven delegates and
seven alternates to attend the Rspuhiis
can congressional convention at Uter-
wood Springs on May 4. 1904 and iisv
number to attend the Republicans State
convent ut Denver. Colo. May 6. 1904
1t is hereby suggested that the prima-
ries be held on Saturday, April ~, at
2 o'clock p. m, The several precinc,s
ara entitled to representation In said
county convention as folowsi
Precinct No. l. Delta delegates.
Precinc, No. >, Hotchkiss. 3 delegates
Precinct No. 3, Crawford, delegates,
Precinct NJ. 1. E.kert. 5d gates.
Precinct NJ. ). Paor,a. 10 delegates,
Precinct No. 6. Delta. : delegates.
Preciuct No. I. Cedaredge. 2 Delegates.
Precinct No. s. Read, Delegates
Precinct No. 9.Nor,h Delta 3 delegates.
r. j. MATHEWS, Chairman.
GEoRGE STEPHAN, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
The Six ThoIsandth Man.

The six thousandth, convict to be re
csivcd at the peuiteutiary in this city
since tbs institution was opeued was er-
t,ted upon the prison rolls last Thurs
day. The first man incsrcerated in the
penitentiary here was on The 18Th ci
June 1873. and in the IL. .4S3 days which
have elapsed since that time the regis
trAtiou has passed the 6,ooo mark. The
arrivals have been a fraction iu excess
Of one every other day for the whole
period and considerably above that rate
OF recent years owing to the increased
population OF the state. The penitenti-
ary was established here more than
three years before Colorado became a
state and during the territorial time
comparatively few prisoners were
brought here. Since the admiris,ra
tiou OF Warden Cleghorn began April /,
1908. total OF AoS prisoners have been
received.
Although the number Of convicts in
the Colorado penitentiary has never al,
ono time reached 200 i, is very close TO
it At present. being more than go The
greatest number ever recorded there
wee about three weeks aso'when total
ot 69e men were doing time behind the
walls OF the instituiion.-Cauou City
Record
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
Coed for Children.

The pleasant TO take and harmIessOn
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate re
lief in all cases OF cough, Group and la
grippe because it does not pass immedi.
ately into the stomach. but takes effect
right al the seat of the trouble. 1t draws
out the inflammation. heals and soothes
and cures permanently by enabling the
lungs to contribute pure life giving aud
DEMONSTRATING oxygen 10 the blood and
tissues. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take and it is good alike Tor
young and old. Sold by Peoples Phar.
macy
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
sArcHsL WITH $4,000
Philadelphia commuter Passes It to
News Agent and Owner Gets u.


Elustared and frightened, well,
dressed young man ran into the upper
waiting-room of the Broad street sta
ton 1t Philadelphia last week and
asked for the special policeman;
where's my satchel! Have you
seen It. I've lost it and it has half
million dollars in it,
The policeman fell against the
steam rndiator and gasped. Half n
million dollars" he murmurei. why.
don't suppose any one could carry
that much away with en-, could they
Ask the Information bureau. Maybe
one OF tAe porters has wheeled 1t over
there"
Il stoppcd at the news stand; prob
ably I left It there" said the young
man.
The news agent said he had an old
safchsl which suburban passenger
had found and handed to him, with
The ssfxgestion Il might have money
h & v Its weight vas any indication
q LIS contsnss. The satchel was pro
dlneG.
16Akr nins.'' said the man. 1T
coINoans 500. 900 in gold honda and
q ehU6A mcre In other securities.
TAseknt.' 1ssa hs hurtisd ous ia,o The
sss14 - sesA ~ - sesss
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Z, The Roosevelt public library was or
ganized at the Read school house last
week. A very efficient corps of officers
<ere elected. who appointed Mrs. Fiem-
atp. Mrs. Pifey and Mr.. Burrows Nc
kar ~ the executive committee.
! The first presentation OF IL volumes
b choice literature was placed on the
thelves at the close OF school by Mrs.
'Oeilvie, who for years has been untiriug
10 her Efforts to procure from friends in
The East good reading for the children
IN The rural districts of Mesa and Delta
eounties.
Tte children were delighted. and very
6preCiatiye Of The gift. which called
out au unanimous vote of thanks. They
hope 10 double the unmber of books in
The coming year. aud as the SuperiD
tendsnt OF Schools has assumed the iu-
ierested direction OF the several little
oegiuuings, there is little doubt but the
trox,h Of the libraries is assured.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
Attempt to Tunnel Under Bank.

It has Just come to light ttMt an at
tempt was made to tunnel Under the
FIRST National Bank OF thie city last
December.
A detective for the MaryGand Insur
ance company. which carries the in
surance OF this bank against robbery
has been here for some time working up
the case and caused the arrest of Rpllu
McAlIister at Butte. Montana. last Fri
day. jim Beckley. under sheriff, left
Sunday TO bring the prisoner back to
this city.
II is now rumored that several others
who are yet in Delta are connected with
the case and that some startling develop
ments will take plIce when McAllister
is tried.
There is said TO be I've connected with
the affair and the base OF operations TOR
tunneling was from Porter Plumb's law
office just back OF the bank. which they
G Iier, d With false Under a stair
way IN this room is trap door used for
making water connections for the build
ing.
The would be robbers entered there
and tuuneled TO The vault and had
knocked away some of the stone fouuda.
tion before anything was suspected.
On discovering that the bank was being
watched and that they would be caught
the job was given up and the tools lett
10 the hole. Just how they knew that
the bank was being watched has not
yet come to light.
1t is claimed that the tools used were
purchased from a firm iu Grand June.
tion and that it is known tn At McAllister
bought them.
II they had not been discovered it is
thought that the vault would have beeu
tapped in very few days.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
Real Estate Transfes.

For week ending April l6, 1904:
John W. R,atcsp ct al to Lse PesoIa,
3 acres-cou. $500.
Delta Town end Improvement, Co. to
George II. Whitelaw, 4 lots Delta-cou.
sG35.
Micheal Falsetto to John c. Watts,
part Delta townsite-cun. s225.
Stella NJ Mahan til John +. Obergfell,
undivided lis interest in 32oacres-con
$50.
George Z. obergfel to Annie Obcrg-
tell undivided / ls interest in 80 acres
con $3.50.
Alice Pstmccky to John F. Obergfe'l.
undivided Is interest in 32o oacres--con
$50.
Daisy Rudolph to John F. Obcrgfell,
undivided lis in,ercst in $40 acree--con
ESQ.
Thomas Vickers to Sarah A. Kirby i,
&c Ice acres-con. sioO
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
TO ALL xue ARE MTtRtsrepM
BREEDING FINE sTocK.

The Delta County Horre Breeders
association has purchased registered
Perchcron Draft stallion. named Afri-
cain and registered No. 4S27s in France
ard s9J6l in America. This horse won
gold medal in France in competition
with seventy other horses. His pedigree
can be seen at any time by calling for
same. Hs is acknowledged to be Il e
best horse ever brought into Delta
county.
The horse will mako the following
stands Tor the season tin charge OF VIM.
Hunt Mondays, Thursdays and Satut.
days.
J. II. Halley's. Tuesdays.
G. L. Young toid Moe,yn ranchl Wed.
uesday's.
Alex Boyer. Fridays.
Breeding hour ate a. IN. Be sure to
be on time.
The price for service TO insure. 1880
Payable niue months after service. The
best OF care will be taken OF mares. but
the association will not be responsible
Tor accidents.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
- - =.
Tco Much Like a Real "Hip."

Forty years have passed since 10
.seph Jefferson made prolonged and
brilliantly successful tour in Austria
ia. It was. indeed. In Melbourne
Sydney and the gold fields that he
made his first great hit as Rip Van
Wrinkle. which has ever since been
the leading character in his repertory
He has never recrossed the equator
although handsome offers for another
Australian tour have repeatedly been
submitted to him. In reply to another
Of these Invitations. Mir. Jefferson,
who is now in his severty-nfth year
wrote recently: Il was four years IL
Australia and the kind reception given
me ls its generous people and the
dear friends made while In Mel
bourne and sydrcy viii never be 10,
gotten by ma. Some yearn ago I had
IN idea Of returning. bat when
hought Of the many friends Who had
soined the Srest ma3otity ard how
ike 4 real Rip Van Winkle I shoula
tsel on walking through he streets
anknowa and tbr9ottsn NJ Asast tail
Cd ne Y !.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
Ar y,. 4 pt,s,,,e,

Ityou are a despep,ic you owe it to
yourself aud your friends TO get we'll. Dy.
spcrsia annoys the dysyeptic's friends
because his disease sours his isdisposi,iou
us well as his stomach. Kodol Dyspeps' a
Cure will not only cure dyspepsia, indi-
gestion and sour stomach. but this pala,-
able, rsconstructive tonic digestaut
Strengthens the whole digestive sppara-
tus, and swee,ens the lie as well as the
stomach. Wien you take Kodol' Dys.
pepsia Cure the food you eat is enjoyed.
1t is dieested, ,assimilated and its nutrient
properties appropriated by the blood and
tissues. Health is the result. Sold by
Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
prlml.lxe lnal.n r,lb..


In the new republic OF Panama 70
side the Talamancans. a tribe Of In.
dians ruled by king. who have not
changed their habits since the days Of
Columbus. The Talamancau's hut
which is = masterpiece In the art Of
thatching. IL huge affair And shel.
tcrs his entire family and all hif
worldly possessions. including the do
nestle animals. AZ ne Is q past mas
ter In the art OF domesticatinx the
Wild deer. the peccary. the tapir and
even the tiger cat. numbers OF these
aniuals are present IN every village
HIS bed consists OF the trunk Of a
certain species OF palm cut into strips
and supported three OF four feet from
tho ground on frame. A few earthen
rots complete the furnishing OF his
house.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-22
Pay Radcliffe For Damages.
Denver Times

Denver Times.
WASHINGTON. April l4.-Presisient
Roosevelt to day sent TO congress q mes
sage recommending an appropriation Of
s25.ooo to compensate William Radcliffe.
a British subject. for loss OF property by
a mob in Colorado in 1901.
Radcliffe was the owner OF chain Of
lakes near Delta. He had them care efui-
ly guarded from poarhers. but one day
40 aged resident was caught firhiug by
one of RadciifIe's game vardens. The
tSo men quarreled and the game war
den killed The man.
Indignant settlers buried to Rad
cliife's place. destroyed the buildings
aad searched for him. hut he la 4 fed 10
Denver. Although an old resilient Of
Colorado. he appealed to Great Britain
with the result already mentioned.