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Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
MASTENS.

The camp meeting at Blades will
commence on July 29th.
Mr.. aud Mrs VIM. Masten have been
visiting friends at Vernon.
Helen Sattertield has returned from
a visit to friends at Harrington.
Lena Minner has been visiting at
Edwardsvile for a week past.
James Outen and wife of Vernon,
were guests of her parents last Sunday
Mrs H. Masten, of FELTON,, has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. James Towns
end.
Miss Amy Brown, Miss Virginia Mas
ten and Samuel Harrington, were visi-
tors here last Saturday.
Mrs James Townsend entertained
her sisters, Mrs. Elijah Sapp and Mrs.
Rachel Brown last Tuesday.
Wheat Ihreshihg is in progress, and
the yield is good so far.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

THE Democratic papers Of Della
ware are devoting much space to
argue why the anti-Addicks Repub-
licans should continue 70 vote sep
arate tickets, and thus help them
to gain control ofthe State govern
ment of Delaware. Well, they may
send forth this wall for Republicans
to fight each other; but common
primaries all over Delaware will
settle for good the differences be-
tween the two factions, and they
will go to the polls next Novem
Der and vote a common ticket made
by the majority of the Republican
voters of Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

THE berry crop of 1904 practi-
cally closes with this week, and
results have been far from satisfac-
tory, even in the blackberry crop,
which has been shorter than was
expected even as late as last week.
Prices have ruled fair, but the yield
is not over two-thirds at the best.
Even the wild blackberries are
scarce. This part of Delaware
should go into diversified berry
growing more extensively, as the
need for larger supplies handicaps
Milford in selling to buyers at the
station. The town of Lincoln is a
larger shipping point,
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
OAKLEY.

After having been absent for ten days We
are happy to once more breathe the air OF
home and liberty, ana resume our duty as
news gatherer for the CHRoNIcLE.
Miss Bertha COnaway, who has just com.
pleted her course at Washington deaf and
dumb schools visiting her parents A. b. Con-
away and wife
Fred Russell spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends in Lewes'
There will be a festival held in the grove at
Union NJ. E. Church on Friday and Saturday
evenings, July 22nd and 23rd All are invited
TO attend. The Lincoln Cornet Band is ex-
pected to be in attendance.
Miss Cora Russell has just com pleted a
course in stenography and will leave the first
of October to accept position in Phlladel-
phla.
Will Sweeney was with Lincoln friends on
Sunday last.
VI. Carmine, OF Philadelphia, of the firm
of B. b. Hiacock Il Co, has been visiting Miss
Ella Russell at her Fair View residence.
Nell Johnson,O Lincoln, will teach the Box
wood school this winter.
H. l.. Tatman and family spent Sunday
with their parents, C. H. Russell and wife.
John Robinson, of Baltimore, is visiting at
the home Of c. II. Russell.
Mary ArgO is visiting Clarence Russell.
VIII COnaway spent Sunday with Blanche
Deputy.
Miss Ella Russell will teach at Ellendale
this winter.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
ARGO.

The housewives Of this section are
having to provide big dinners for raw
enOus appetites these days, as wheat
threshing is in full swing, and it is ab-
solutely necessary for the farmers to
exchange work in getting out wheat.
Several families join forces to do the
work, and the women folks join in
helping each other in preparing the
meals on the days when their turn
comes.
Mrs. May Patterson Of Philadelphia,
is visiting Joseph Messick.
Lydia Dutton, Of Milton, is visiting
her cousin, Lulu Wilson, of Prime
Hook Neck.
John d Messick is a great sufferer
with a carbuncle. and is under his ply
sician's care.
Miss Pauline Messick entertained a
number of friends and their visitors
last Wednesday evening.
Charles Walls, of BrOadkiln Neck,
has been guest of John Messick this
week.
Alfred Davidson and wife were the
guests of her parents last Saturday.
With all the wet weather we have
had but few mosquitoes, as in past
wears
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
VERNON.

The corn crop is looking we'll in tlis
vicinity, and most Of the farmers hay t
finished threshing wheat.
The rain maker is doing his duty
fully this mouth, as never before.
Stephen Lewis lost a valuable horse
last week while threshing wheat. 1t
decame frighten at the machine and
ran away and died from the results of
the accident.
Miss Maize Hopkins is passing part
of this week with Mrs j. l.. Hopkins.
John Travis and f-mily from near
Writers Chaiel passed Sunday with
G. w. Wroten and family.
VIM. n. HnlaLd aud family, Mrs
Layton and Miss Nettie Laugrell were
guests of Maize Hopkins last Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
State Hospital.

At a recent meetii g of the trustees of
the Delaware State Ho p tai for Il e
Insane it was decided that in the futl re
people who use cocaine or morphiue
and are comm tilted to the care of the
hospital shall pay in advance the sum
Of $50 for treatment of 25 days; if they
Ould leave before that time the MOI ey
will go TO the hospital. T lis was d, ne
on account Cf the nun Der of pers ns
arriving for treatment who use t e
drug.
In the near future the trustees will
have laws governing more thorough y
the admission OF patients who are
known to be aliens or residents Of
other States.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
ANDREW SVILLE.

A travelling medicine company was with
a large attendance
The Andrewsvile boys played ball at Re-
hoboth. Only six innings were PLAYED. and
resulted in a score OFF, to l6 in favor OF our
boys.
J. W Thomas began threshing wheat on
Tuesday at VIM. BOwens, and the prospect is
that the present season for threshing will be
an unusually favorable ene.
f. G. Thomas spent the Fourth at Reho-
both and managed the ball club OF this place
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

AGITATION of the subject of sal
ary has caused the school teachers
of Delaware to receive more than
the usual attention, and in several
instances their pay has been in
creased in a manner commensurate
with their ability and services.
Laurel, one of the wealthiest towns
in Sussex county, has paid very
low salaries to teachers in her pub
lie schools, but attention was called
to this fact in a way calculated to
arouse public interest, and the re-
suit is that the Board Of Education
has Just raised the salary of the
First assistant to the sum of s45
per month. 1t is low now, for
person capable of teaching.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
YELLOW TICKET
Stock Reduction Sale
FOR Cash.

A systematic disposal of the summer stock
started Thursday 18th and will continue two weeks
at quarter, a third, and still larger reductions in
price Mems suits and coat and vests, are in it..
Pants too. Ladies shrtwaists, skirts and under
wear. Furnishings and notions for men, women,
and children. All the things which must be sold
out now while the time is ripe-which if they stay
will be millstones around the neck of the fall
goods
Where they are mussed or soiled we will tell
YOU so, full information about everything it only
remains to add that such prices have not been seen
among mems or women's goods this season.
We are not in the position of some stores, the
clothing room has tables loaded down with
heavy woolen suits the skirt and waist stock is
free from Objectionable heavy materials, the styles
are new nothing but good, seasonable things are
here to choose from, this makes the clearance
doubly valuable.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
WASHINGTON LETTER.

The 5oth anniversary of the birth
of the Republican party was cele-
brated in this city on the 9th inst. =,
by the Republican clubs of the dis
trict, Ex-senator John NJ. Thurs
ton presiding at the mass meeting.
In a letter from Geo. B. Cortelyou,
chairman of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, he said MAY
the celebration which you and your
associates have arranged voice the
spirit of true Repub[icanism-the
spirit that during half a century
has animated the great organiza-
tion whose principles and whose
policies have been among the
mightiest forces in our moral and
material development. Senator
Thurston characterized the St.
Louis Convention as representatives
of the "ragtag and bobtail of hui
manity." And speaking of the
President he said: HE can be re-
lied upon to preserve all our dom
este prosperity and all our inter
national prestige. In his strength.
honesty, courage and patriotism
the American people can safely
repose their trust.
1t is announced from Oyster Bay
that the President is enjoying pic
MICS with his family in the sur
rounding forests, and that he will
return to the Capital about August
first and hold a cabinet meeting.
Few people remember that just
forty years ago this month battle
was fought in Washington for the
defence of the city, and that Abra-
ham Lincoln was a spectator of the !
The battle is known as
that of Fort Stevens, in which six
and fifty men were killed, |
and eight officers and 1877 men were
wounded. Last Tuesday, July u,
a fine monument was unveiled in
commemoration of the event. It
has been erected on the exact spot
where President Lincoln stood.
During the past week the peo-
pie ofWashington have been shock
ed by two dreadful crimes: the
shooting on the 4th of July of Pol
iceman Smith, who has since died, |
by a young U. S. cavalry officer
who was drunk; and the brutal
murder in San Francisco of a pop
ular young lawyer, only 20 years
Of age, John J. Hill, widely known
and beloved in this city, who was
on his way to Manila to fill a gov
ernment position. The untimely
death of Mr.. Hill is uncommonly
sad, as he was unusually mild and
noffensive, highly educated and
and a graduate in law of Z
he National University, where he {
ook the highest honors. The !
MYSTERY surrounding his death has
lot yet been learned. It is only
Known that he made all arrange G
nents to sail for Manila on the I
lay he died. He was found early
Il the morning on Mission street,
San Francisco, in an unconscious v
and died without regain
ng consciousness the afternoon of t
he same day. The autopsy reveal
d that he had been struck blow L
II the back of the head and that
e died from conclusion of the &
rain. The theory of the San Fran
isco authorities is that he was set
pom by thugs, knocked senseless
nd rObbad q
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
WILLIAMSVILLE.

The CHBONICLE has large circulation in
and about this place. and the following items
may be Of interest to some OF your readers.
ElwOod Moore has been on the sick-list for
several days past.
Miss Belle Moore is visiting friends in Dover
and at Cheswold.
Boyd and Lena Argo are visiting their
grandparents, John Argo and wife, of Slaugh-
ter Neck.
Mrs. Baker is slowly recovering from an
illness at the home OF her son, +. Baker
Wheat threshing is progressing rapidly,
and the yield is very fair.
Walter Legates, of Chester is visiting his
parents.
W. J. Stapleford, of Philadelphia. has been
visiting friends here. RosE BUD.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

will probably put an end to this
annoyance, by getting the State
appropriation held up, and they be
compelled to secure a principal who
can or will comply with the law,
and produce the proper qualifca
tions to teach in the public schools,
before the State aid can be drawn.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

THE Smyrna Times" was fifty
years old last week, and observed
the half century anniversary by
getting out an edition that is OF
marked interest to the people of
Smyrna and a credit to the journ-
alism of Delaware. The Times"
has recognized the true sphere of a
weekly newspaper and followed the
course to bring success, by making
its columns a reflex of the actual
happenings of Smyrna,and always
presenting the news shorn of exag-
geration, or sensationalism, as it is
called. This has brought success
to the paper, and the semi-centen-
nial edition proves that those di-
recting its management are the gen
uine article of country journalism.
May the next fifty years be as sue
cessful as the past for the Times.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

THE slump in prices of white po-
tatoes has caused the growers about
Milford to postpone digging that
crop, and as a result, the stock is
very large and fine. They are yet
growing and will give large yields.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15

THE Milton Board of Education
by electing a principal for the pub
lie schools of that town, has
opened the way to get a ruling on
the often discussed questions as to
the value of Life Certificates"
which were once given for teach
ing. The Legislature repealed the
law which permitted these certif-
Gates to be given, and revoked all
outstanding. Since then an occa-
sional case of some one desiring to
teach on one of these useless GER
tihcates crops out. Most of the
men and women who held creden-
tials of this character, have taken
the examinations and secured GER
ti6cates according to the present
laws; but the Milton School Board
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
The 1904 Registration Days.

August 9th, 18th and 22nd, Sep
tember 18TH, October 22nd.
Milford chronicle., 1904-07-15
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE MILFORD TRUST CO..
al Milford. in the Sale Of Delaware,


at Milford. in the Stale of Delaware,
at the close Of business Juae 80, 1904.
Resources.
Loans and Discounts S34. .S13 IS
Stocks, securities, including
premium on same 100000
Banking house, furniture,
and fixtures, S,666 10
Other real estate 1872. So
Due from National, State and
Private Banks and Bank
ers, and Trust Companies, 9.O23. SO
CASH ON HAND, VIZ:
specie Sl244.l3
Legal-tender notes 4,5l1 90
5,755.l3
Total $64 sol. 56
LiaDHities.
Capital stock paid in S25,OOO 90
Individual deposits subject
to check, and time deposits 39,6Ol.56
Total 80. $64,6Ol So
State otDslaUare, County of SUSSEX, IS:
l, A. w Powell. Cashier ofthe above
named corporation. do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge ana belief.
A. w. POWELL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this l4th day of July, 1904
CHARLES q. FIsHFR.
No,ary Public.
CoRRECT-Attest:
:. J. ABBOTT,
p. T CARLISLE, JR.
GEORGE Ii. HALL
Directors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
CIRCUIT
COURT
CASES
Church of God Has a
Round in the
Court
Suit of Savage Over the Sa>
lem FIGURING Mills Com
pany

In Judge Boises court this after
noon, at o'clock, the case Of Johr
M Needham and others against A
Wilson and others, a suit for an in
junction to restrain the defendants
from molesting or trespassing on the
property known as the Church of God,
in North Salem, came on for hearing
The suit is for the possession of the
involved, the plaintiffs aleg
ing that they are the trustees of the
and the defendants are claim
ing to be trustees of the church, and
as such, secured deeds to the proper
ty, which, it is charged, they now re-
fuse to surrender to the plaintiffs.
In Judge Burnetts department the
case OF Savage VS.. the Salem Flouring
Mills Co. came up on a motion to ap.
point a referee, and the matter is be.
Ing argued this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Somewhat Muddled.

A clergyman was very anxious ia
introduce some hymn books into the
church. and arranged with the clerk
that the latter was to give out the no
tlce Immediately after the sermon.
The clerk had notice Of his own TO
give out with reference to the bap-
tlsm Of infants. According, at the
close Of the sermon, he arose and an
nounced that "all those who have chill.
dren whom they wished to have bap-
tized to please send their names at
once TO the clerk" The clergyman,
who was stone deaf, assumed that the
clerk was giving out the hymn-book
notice and Immediately arose and
said; And | should say for the ben.
eft of those who haven't any, that
they may be obtained at the vestry
any day from 3 TO 4 o'clock; the ordi.
nary little ones with red backs at
shilling and 4 pence"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15

were astcnlshed with his wonderful
demonstrations He has brought mes.
sages from those beyond, although he
did not know any person in the crowd.
A. the time he brought the message
the professor was In a sub.consclous
state Of mind, He gave the name OF
thoae who were beyond, and also
changed the water into acid. Also he
explained the human spirit It's superb
ority TO animal spirit as being infinite,
the highest Of all Intelligence. lie will
continue giving these lectures and ma.
terialIzed seances. so you can see your
spirit friends face to face, and talk to
them as though they were In life.
They will materlallze and de-materl.
alize. Also he is going TO demonstrate
some anxiont facts next Tuesday
night, and invites skeptlcs TO come
and be convinced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
CONSUL
HARRY
MILLER
Protects Japanese Re-
fugeS in Man
Churia
A Russian Trooper Who ln-
terfered Was Called Down
Very Hard

London Feb. 15.-A dispatch from
New Chwang, Manchuria reports thai
Henry B. Miller American consul, has
vigorously interceded in behalf of a
number of Japanese refugees who
we're flying the country and were ar,
rested by Russians. Miller is likely to
be successful. While Miller was at
tending to his official duties a Russian
trooper interferred. The latter was
severely disciplined by Russian Off.
GERS. who hastened to apologize.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Japs Well Prenared.

London, Feb. 15.-Some shortage of
transports supplies delays dlspatching
the japanese troops to the Asiatic
mainland. Forty steamers are now
available for this purpose. The Cen.
trail News learns today from Japan.
ese official source that another Rus.
sian cruiser has been sunk at Port
Arthur.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Battle BEING Fought.

London. Feb. 15.-The Paris CORE
spondent Of the Central News wires
that news from Russian sources states
that a battle between Russian and
Japanese forces Is now being fought
on the northern bank Of the Yalu riv.
er, where the Russian land forces
were concentrated A Reuters dis.
patch states that the japanese minis.
ter at Seoul has advised the emperor
Of the arrest OF vi Yong. Korean min.
lister Of finance, who is practically die
tator Of the country. He is most
friendly 10 Russia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
DIED..

HICKS.-At Albany, Oregon, Satur.
day. February 1S, 1904, Alice E.
Hicks, aged years, of pneumonia.
The little girl was the daughter OF
Mrs. J. NJ. Reader, formerly of this
city but now of Coburg. The child
attended school at Albany, and was
there taken sick. Her mother hast
ened to her bedside. and remained
with her until the end came. The re.
mains were brought to Salem last
evening, and the funeral was held
from the train, and burial was held in
Rural cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs. RAIDER
returned to their home in Coburg to.
day
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Expect a scrap.

Vladivostock Feb. 15-The Rus.
sian government departments here
have boen transferred TO Nikellk. and
the Russo-Chinese bank has removed
Its yaluables TO Khabarovak. These
moves Indicate that Russia considers
an attack on VladIvostock is immi.
nent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
PORTLAND MARkEr

TN INNp MANkET.
Wheat-Walla Walla. 75c.
Naley-79G soc.
Flour-Portland best grade, tsTS0
Sass; graham. SS.75.
oats-Choioo White. S1IORS112b
Barley-Feed. s2l per ton: rolled
So.
Millstun-Bran, SIS 5O0Ns
Hay-TimOthy, sl5QSl6.
Potatoes-60G9Oc.
Eggs-oregon ranch. 26IsQ27c
Poultry-chiekens, mixed l2aisBc
per pound; turkeys l5Rl6e.
Pork-Dressod, 6hG7e.
Reef--Dressed. 6G7Re.
Neal-S09c
Hops-si02sc.
Wool - Valley. lTGlSc; Fas,.rn
oreson, i2QlSe; Mohair. s20S5e
10 % 1SHc "~'U~'
butter-Fancy creamery. soc. dairv
and store. nominal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
telegraph Briefs.

The senate agreed to vote on the
Panama canal treaty on February 2a
Boston, Feb. 15.--The Lothrop Pub
fishing Company, established in 1850
has made an assignment.
New Orleans, Feb. liking Rex
and his attendants Of the Mardi GN
arrived today.
st. Louis, Feb. 15.-Brewer Lemps
funeral took place this afternoon to
Bellofontaine cemetery. There was
simple services.
Cnicago, Feb. 15.-The grand jury
is today examining survivors Of the
IroQuois fire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
PERSONALS.

Prof Keck came up from Portland
Saturday to give his weekly dancing
lessons. He was accompanied by Miss
Pauline Fifhian and Lena Simpson,
who visited friends in this city over
Sunday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Sunk Their own nnn.s

London, Feb, l5,--It is reported at
Tien Tsin that the Russian batteries
at Port Arthur sank three OF their
own torpedo boats through a mistake
last night, as the latter were entering
the harbor The story is unconhrmed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
How the aaleys Were Mixed Up.

FloW NnC AdlOJo WCTG WlNCu Up
It wasn't a Missouri editor, but a
printers devil who was going through
his first experience in "making.up"
forms. The paper was late, and the
devil got the galleys mixed up. The
part of en- obituary notice of an impe.
cunious citizen had been dumped in
the forms, and the next handful of
type came of the galley describing a
recent fire. It read like this THE
pail bearers lowered the body TO the
grave, and as II was consigned to the
flames, there was few, II any re.
grets, for the old wreck had been an
eyesore to the town for years. OF
course, there was individual loss, but
that was fully covered by insurance"
The widow think the editor wrote the
obituary that way, because the Ia.
mented pardner Of her joys and sor.
rows owed him five years subscrip.
tion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
AmerIeants 10 Attend-

Washington, Feb, 15.-It is stated on
nigh authority that the Russians are
willing to permit the American mill.
tary and naval representatives 10 ac.
company their navy and army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Notice to Policy Holders

To the policy holders OF the nsur
ance Company, OF North America.
our losses In tho Baltimore fre about
sS0o,OOo Our net surplus S2.t62, ,ii0
available 10 pay immediate losses.
l., NJ KIRK. Agent,
2'iS'3t 200 Commercial 81.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
OCCULT
SCIENCE
LECTURE
Prof. Jameson Gives
a Talk TO Large
Audiences
And COnyinces Them That
He Can Perform the
Feats Claimed

Professor Jameson's lecture last ev
enlng about Occult Science was a re-
markable success. II was conducted
in the Forester's hall. and, though the
weather was not at all pleasant he
had all the hall could hold. His audi.
enee was more than pleased, and they
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15

New York, Feb. l5.-Four workmen
plunged down II stories. They fell
from the scahfold Of a new building at
East 2lst street this morning. One
was picked up alive, though fatally
injured.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Some Got Away.

Chee Foo Feb. l5--A report was
received here that a portion OF the
Russian aeet escaped from Port Ar
thur harbor last night
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
Not Violating Treaty.

London, Feb. 15.-Douglas stated in
the commons today that Russia had
made no request to pass the Darda
nelles, nor did he believe she contem
plated such a violation of the treaty
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
China Remains Neutral

London, Feb. IA Reuters dis.
patch says China has notified the pow.
ers that they will assume maintenance
of neutrality, while a portion OF their
territory is under foreign control
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-02-15
JAPAN GIVES
BATTLE
CONTINUED from First Page)

Liaho Tung gulf, near Port Arthur, Is
momentarily expected Such a step
would be Immediately followed by
bombardment by Admiral Togo's feet
A dispatch from Toxic says the re-
port that the Russian Vladivostock
feet had been torpedoed and sunk
near Harodate has not been con
frmed Instead, a report reached
here today that the Russian warships
entered the Pacific for wide detour
southwards. A Japanese flying squad
ron has been detailed to watch the
feet.