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The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
CHAPLAIN REFERS TO GORDON.
Senators PerceptlbIy Moved by lnvo.
cation OF Rev. Hale,

cation OF Rev. Hale.
A Washington special says: Rev.
Edward Everett Hale, the senate
chaplain, made tender alluslon to
General John B. Gordon in the prayer
before the senate Monday morning.
He said: -.' t''' It "t}HroH E.
Our Father, Thou art pleased to
call from us from day to day our best
loved ones, those who have been lead.
ers OF their people in days OF peril
and hardship. Teach us to be resigned
to Thy will and that We are but Thy
children after ALL"
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
Morgan Loses Buchanan FIuht.


The senate In executive session
Monday laid on the table the motion
to reconsider the confirmation of the
nomination OF w. l, Buchanan. to be
minister to Panama. The vote was 80
to 16, divided on party lines, with the
exception of Senator MeCreary, demo-
crat, of Kentucky, who voted with the
republicans. BY this action Mr.. Buch.
anan now has full powers TO net for
this government in all diplomatic ex-
changes between the United States
and the new republic. The motion to
reconsider the confirmation was made
before the holidays by Senator Nor.
gan, thus Withholding for three weeks
Mr.. Buchanan's commission as minis
ter. In the meantime Mr.. Buchanan
had arrived on the isthmus, where he
occupied the position of private citi-
zen, except for special commission
to act as the personal representative
Of the president in gathering lnforma.
ton regarding existing conditions
there. M
Senator Morgan took the floor when
the senate went into executive session
Wednesday. He made general protest
against the confirmation of Mr.. Buch.
anan as minister, on the ground that
the position to which the president
had made the appointment was not
In existence at the time the appoint.
ment was made, and could not be
created without the cooperation OF
the senate. Senator Spooner answer
ed for the republicans, He cited nu-
merous authorities and precedents in
support of the presidents action. Sen
ator Allison also spoke briefly In sup
port of the administration, while Sen.
ators Bacon and Culberson favored tho
democratic contention. The motion to
lay Mr.. Morgan's motion on the table
was made by Mr.. Lodge
In open senate Mr.. Morgan intro.
duced concurrent resolution calling
upon the president to procee l, under
the terms Of the Spooner act, to con-
struct an isthmus canal by the Costa
Riea and Nicaragua route. The reso'
luton went over under the rule.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
MIMIC WAR COST MUCH.
Government Expended About $500 900
For Recent Maneuvers.

A statement prepared at the war de.
partment shows that the recent ma.
neuvers Of the regular army and state
militia at Fort Riley, Kan, and West
POINT KY cost the general govern.
ment about 100000 This amount in.
eludes actual disbursements for trans
portation and other items Of expense
IN connection with with he militia or.
CARNATIONS which participated.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
TO ARelrRArE PANAMA CASE
10 Import Of Resolution introduced In
Senate by Bacon, Of Georgia.

War talk was precipitated in the
senate Tuesday morning by Senator
Bacon. He introduced resolution
providing for arbitration between the
United States and Colombia in the
event the present critical situation is
not smoothed down by the represen.
ta,iyes OF the two nations.
The revolution let down the bars for
red hot debate. ea ~
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
NINE DISASTER IN MEXICO.
Powder House Wrecked by Dynamite
and Twenty Men Killed.

and Twenty Men Killed.
AT the Los Laureles mines, near the
little hamlet OF La Yesca west OF
Guadalajara, Mexico, a large. number
Of boxes Of dynamite exploded, killing
twenty men and injurlng forty others
Complete details are lacking, but II
Is rumored that the disaster was the
result of the explosion OF dynamite
cap.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
EIohtv.Four Horses cremated.

EI9hty.Four Horses Crenated'
Eighty.four horses were burned to
death early Monday in Are which de-
stroyed the stable OF People Bros, In
West Philadelphia. Loss $4,000;
partly insured.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
cENTRAL's MANAGER rGAp.

Thee o. Kline Passes Away unexpect'
~ at His Home In Savannah.
Theodore d. Kline, general mana.
ger Of the Central OF Georgia railway.
died at his home In Savannah at 2
o'clock Sunday morning.
Mr.. Kline was made general mana
ger OF the Central q few weeks ago
upon the Encouragement consequent
upon the resignation OF former Pres.
ident John NJ. Egan Previous to that
he had been general superintendent.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
SUES FOR GEORGIA LANDS.
New York Woman Seeks share In Val.
liable Estate Of Her Father.

Mrs. Ella II. Corwine, OF New York,
is suing the estate of her father to re.
cover part of an immense fortune, con,
sisting principally Of plantations in
Georgia. The fortune is estimated at
81, 900 900 and Mrs. Corwlnes share
would be one-fourth She is the wife
OF former paymaeter In the navy.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
MeLAsHlN SUCCEEDS EVANS

As Commander Of Georgia Division Of
United Confederate Veterans.
General F. A. McGlashin, OF Savan
nah, has been appointed to succeed
General Clement A. Evans as com
nander OF the Georgia division Of the
United Confederate Veterans.
General McGlashin served in the
western army, and both as soldier
and as a citizen he has made a splen.
lid reputation.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
TO PREVENT BLooosHED.
Basis for international Arbitration
Discussed at Special Conference.

DISCUSSED az Special Conference'
A conference called to form a basis
for an arbitration treaty between The
United States and Great Britain and
for extension OF arbitration throughout
the world was held in Washington
Tuesday. There was a notable array
Of speakers present, the messages CT
Endorsement were received from many
others. sa .-a..
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
LOCKED GATES ARE REVEALED.

More Damaging Evidence Brought Out
Anent Theatre Holocaust.
1t was made public at Chicago Mon
day that two iron gates, the existence
Of which has not been known to the
public, and which were removed from
the Iroquois theatre after the fire, play
ed a deadly part in the destruction Of
life in the Inflated play house.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
General order No. 2.

General order No. 2.
Paragraph 1. Death, who strikes
with equal hand at the door OF the
cottage and the palace gate, has been
busy at his appointed work. He mas
this time invaded the precincts OF the
federation Of the United Confederate
Veterans, carrying off its CHIEF cxecu'
tive. the noble, gallant, chlvalrous ana
patriotic John b. Gordon. Yes, the
most honored and beloved OF all our
comrades Is no more. He has passed
over the river and now rests with MS
comrades on the other side. NO an
nouncement could cause more polg'
nant sorrow to the survivors OF the
confederate armies than the briet
statement that General John b. Cor
don is dead. Skillful In command,
with ability second only to the immor
tai Lee; brave in action beyond COM
pare, Sinking no responsibility anu
fearing no danger in battle, he was
an ideal soldier, in civil life ever look
ing to the welfare OF the people of
the state of which he was chief exec
utive and whom ne represented In the
senate OF the United States, constant
ly laborlng for the conditions VI those
with whom he was associated, no was
a model citizen. AS tho commander
In chief Of the United Confederate
Veterans organization from Its birth
to his death, he ever threw his pow
erful influence to the betterment OF
the affairs OF his old army associates
or those dependent upon them. Full
Of love for all, pure In mind, heart
and behavior, consistent follower OF
his Maker, he was possibly the great
est representative Of the old courtly
southern gentleman, and his place
cannot be filed t g
Second. His military career is an
open book, known and read OF all
men and no words OF the command
ing general can add aught to 1t.
Third. Each camp Of this fedora.
ton will at once take such action as
1t deems best calculated to express Its
esteem, affectloZ and mourning for the
memory OF the distinguished dead.
BY command oil
STEPHEN D. LEE,
General Commanding.
WILLIAM e. MlCKLE,
Adjutant General and Chief OF Staff.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
ZION CITY FOR TEXAS.
"Ellah" 'Dowle Decides to Build In
the Lone star state.

A San Antonio dispatch says:
John Alexander Dowie and party has
returned from his trip Of inspection
along the Texas coast. He said that
he would locate a new Zion City and
farm in Texas, but would not give
out any Details
Dowle has not abandoned his Aus
tralian trip, t,f.tf
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
WRECK WAS ANTICIPATED.
wreeklns Crew Notified Eight Min.
utes Before Disaster Occurred.

utes Before Disaster Occurred.
Wednesdays wreck OF the west
bound Rock Island express, at vii
lard, in which II persons were killed
and thirty-two othars injured, was
anticipated by the train dispatcher in
Topeka, eight minutes before It occur
red. according to a statement made
Thursday by two members o; the cor
oner's jury investigating tho collision
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
Special Order /.

Special Order /.
First. Major General Clement a.
Evans, commanding the Georgia dlvis-
ion of the United Confederate Veter'
ans, is hereby directed to assume
command OF the army Of Tennessee,
department United Confederate Vet
Grams. as provided In section 8, Arti.
Gle third, Of the bylaws OF the United
Confederate Veterans organization.
He will be obeyed and respected &C.
cordingly.
Second. Lieutenant General Evans
will instruct the ranking brlgadier
general of the Georgia division. United
Confederate Veterans, to assume com.
mand Of that division, or recommend
to these headquarters a suitable Off.
Ger for that position as he deems best
calculated to promote the objects oil
the federation.
BY command of
STEPHEN D. LEE,
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED.
chanae In ofnelal Ranks OF United
Confederate Veterans as Result
Of Death Of General Gordon.

Headquarters United Confederate
Veterans, New Orleans, La, January
10, 1904
General order No. /.
Paragraph /: In compliance with
section two, article third, Of the BY
laws of the United Confederate vet
Grams organization hereby assume
command OF the federation.
Second. The stan Of the late com
mander.ln.chief is hereby continued
az star OF the present commanding
general, and will be obeyed and re-
spected accordingly.
STEPHEN d. LEE.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
DESPERATE SHOT DOWN.
One Of the Notorious Armour Brothers
Victim OF Posses Guns.

After desperate battle With a
posse of officers, Tom Armour, the
slayer OF Reuben l.. Little, Of Morris,
Ala, was shot and instantly killed in
farm house near Boar, Ala, Monday
afternoon.
Harrison Armour, a brother OF the
dead man, who also took part in the
lighting, escaped.
The Gainesville star. [volume] (Gainesville, Fla.) 1903-19??, 1904-01-15
STEPHEN d. LEE,

General Commanding.
WILLIAM E. MICKLE,
Adjutant General and Chief OF staff,
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Shipping News.

Sleep Grace Collins arrived, Captain
HOlstein-phOsphate and rock for G.
f. Pierce-waiting orders.
Schooner Ethel, Captain James Still,
arrived-rock for Davis & Draper
passed out chartered for Lewes to load
fish scrap.
Steamer Greensboro .arrived-assOrt-
ed cargO-passed out with white and
sweet potatoes and canned goods.
Schooner l. NJ, Carey, Capt. Chas.
Mason arIived-rock and salt for Davis
& passed out light, chartered
for Lewes to load fish scrap.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Slaughter Neck News.

Nine viii geese were killed on the
marsh last Thursday night bv Thomas
Reed Draper and David Coffin. They
took Them to Milford and sold them
for 81. .25 each. Thy were very poor.
not having but little flesh, let alone
fat cn them.
J. H. Boyce died on Sunday, Oct.
IL 1904 at his home i'll Slaughter Neck
after an illness of two weeks with ty-
phoid fever. His remains were laid at
rest on Tuesday afternoon.
At the Slaughter Beach Hotel last
Sunday a wild goose diuner was served
to a few invited guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. w. Reynolds, which was delicious
and greatly enjoyed by those fortunate
in taking part The menu was MADE
up with oyster pie, snapper baked, wllo
goose, aud all the cOncomltants OF
fine shore dinner, 1t was heautilul
day.
The marshes are dry enough to plow,
and the only water to be found is IN
the larger tdewater bitches.
The steam dredge is working night
and daV on the new canal to connect
old Cedar Greek and Slaughter CTeeA'
and When it is completed. naPtha
launches will be able to leave Milford
and land at the causeway on Siaugh-
ter Beach, near the hotel. 1t will also
afford a convenient way for gunners 10
get to the best duck shooting grounds, I;
provided the bridge is raised up SUM-
ciently for the launches to pass under,
and that should be done anyway 10
enable scows to pass down loaded with
either grain, canned goods, or other
produce to be shipped by steam boat
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Public School Notes.

During the absence of Miss Nafe,
who is ill with typhoid fever, Miss
Mclean. of Philadelphia. has been en-
gagged to fill her place.
OTatOricals this week were success.
fully rendered by Edna COunselman,
Mae COunselman, Elizabeth Deputy,
Harold Salmons, Arthur Hudson.
Miss Sara Banning, who has been
sick, mas returned to school.
Miss Eugenia Graham has returned
to school after a weeks absence.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
WHY HE DOES 1T.
DRUGGIST b. II. MATTHEWS GIVES
REASONS FOR SELLING AT HALF
PRICE.

The Howard Co., in order to get a
quick Introductory sale, authorized B.
H. Matthews to sell the regular fifty
cent bottle of their specific for half
price, 25 cents, and, although we have
sold lot of it, and guaranteed every
package, not one has been brought
back as unsatisfactory
"One great advantage Of this speci-
fie." he continued, sis its small dose
and convenient form. There are sixty
doses in a vial that can be carried in
the vest pocket or purse, and every one
has more medicinal power than a big
pill or tablet or a tumbler of mineral
water.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Cash Prize for Sweet Potatoes

w. N. Hires, the real estate agent,
offers Sl.50 in three cash prizes to the
person, or persons, who will bring to
his Office in South Milford, the best
basket of sweet potatoes, no matter
what the variety may be. Seventy
five cents for the first prize, fifty cents
for the second prize, and twenty-five
cents for the third prize. All potatoes
winning prizes to be the property OF
w. n. Hires for display at his office
Next week he will announce premiums
for corn. Watch the offer.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Lucky Purchase.

ofeoats and suits from prominent
New York manufacturer, whose entire
stock was being closed out. We were
fortunate to secure this elegant lot of
clothing at about half what merchants
generally pay jObbers forsuch new aud
up-tO-date clothing; enabling us to sell
you just the kind Of Overcoat and suit
you want for yourself and boys at
less than Wholesale prices. A rare
overcOat and suit sale as we'll as big
lot of pants for work, business wear
and fine dress. C.M. TATfAN.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Large Sale Of Lime.

In the vicinity of Lewes and Reho-
both, Charles NJ. Hammond of Mil
ford sold fourteen car loads of King
Lime in one day last week.
Those purchasing were, George I.
Wilson, Thomas Hart, NJ. J. Mich
mier, Richard P. Morrix, c. G. Short.
J. II. B. Wilson, George Hazel, George
e. Vickers. A. P. Ingram, George w.
Lingo. Howard Bryan, J. Il. Jones, J.
D. Marshall, Edwin Lank and William
H. Bookhammer. Nearly all of these
men had been using the King lime for
six years, and have had elegant results.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Complexion a Possession.
USERS OF HANCoCK's LIQUID SULPHUR
SECURE A LIFE ADVANTAGE.

a clear, fair, brilliant complexion is
a personal charm of highest oOcial or
business value.
Protracted sun-exposure and the
smoke laden air of cities alike are pre-
judicial to a fine complexion.
The modern remedy, Hancock's Ii.
quid Sulphur, enlivens the facial skin,
renders it active in discardlng ali waste
material, imparts and preservee to the
countenance its natural blend of ruddi-
ness and white-the standard of health.
full beauty.
Hancock's Liquid Sulphur cures
diphtheria, eczema and a large class Of
prevalent disorders, as noted in free
booklet mailed on request by Hancock
Liquid Sulphur Co., Baltimore, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Look! Look! LOOk!!

,lo I,s 'ne old egg buyers and we
|. iAs 10 have at least from 5000
|, u'len per week, to supply onr
N. ~ highest cash price; also any
,yO' ! chickens young or Old
Respectfully.
T. ]. GRAY q Co.,
South Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
W.T.. Paryis Licensed AuetiOneer.

Sales of personal property and real
estste called on short notice-rates rea'
sonable--twelve years experience and
satis:=Stion guaranteed. Orders left at
the Chronicle office in Milford. will re-
ceive prompt attention. Call or ad'
dress VIM. T. Parvis, Milford, Del.
@ 30 Ct
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Sales Of Real Estate.

The Davies farm, at the north side Of
Milford, was sold last Thursday to
Thomas Hammond, of Pennsylvania.
The sale carries with it all the furni-
ture, the live stock, chickens, imple-
ments, and even the cats and dogs on
the place. They take possession at
once.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Lecture at Bethel 4. ME-. Church.

Rev. w. H. Heard, D. D., president
of the Correctional Preachers Aid As
sociatiOn, and ex-minister of Liberia
Republic, Vest Africa, will lecture on
Tuesday evening, October Goth. Sub
ject: 1.-THE Trials that Face the Negro
in the South" A special invitation is
extended to the white friends of this
town. Lecture free. $50 p. M.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Machlnery lOr New Steamer.

The engine and machinery for the
new steamer, now under construction
in the yard of Wilson NJ. Vineyard, ar
rived on Tuesday of this week, and it
will be installed as rapidly as possible.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Florida and the Sunny South.

Beginning October 10, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell
Winter excursion tickets to the resorts
of Florida, the CarOlinas, and other
States in the Southwest, at greatly re-
duced rates. For specific rate. limits
and other conditions Of tickets, consult
any ticket agent.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Foot Ball.

The strong foot ball eleven Of Della
ware College will play the Milford A.
A. eleven on Wednesday, October 26,
1904. Game called at $50, to be played
on the Athletic field The Milford
boys have been practicing hard for the
last three weeks, trying to get into
good form for the coming season.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Tax Payers Take Notice.

If the taxes of Cedar Greek District,
No. l, of Sussex county, are paid dur
ing October or November, a rebate of
per cent. will be given. Save the per-
centage. E. e. PIERCE,
l0-7-4t Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Sprayer Did Net Come.

The spraying machine that was to
have made demonstration in Milford
on Thursday, failed to reach here by
some hitch in the railroad shipment.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
''V Crop Buckwheat Wanted.

sol 10000 bushels of Buckwheat
'lsa at my mill at Lincoln, Del,
aHl the market price will be
S. G. CUBBAGE,
Lincoln. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Wilton Racing.

1 ~, n,3n Irotting & Driving Asso-
49,. sY'u their first meeting Thurs
~ ssu'r 21th. Some very fast
= !. .'Cneduled; Horses have been
DOn ALI over lower Delaware.
>. ?. WILSON, secty.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
IS Hilch Cows for Sale.

lIeen head Of young milch cows
isale. Apply to either the "Sil-
VI Dairy, or Mrs. Mary E. Lof-
Milford, Del s5tf
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Notice to GunnerS.

We. the undersigned. forewarn any and all
persons from trespassing on our marshes or up
land with dog, gun or trap under penalty Of law
ns 1nadn and nrnNided for trcspnss
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Wood.

'S'ne time TO order your wood
y aoVe or alr-tight. Plenty at
" Ou' going fast. Send in your
J. w. AIKEN,
Lincoln City.
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Public Sales.

lnuIston will sell hsr personal
next Tuesday, October 25th.
~ III this paper for further par
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Fresh Eggs Wanted.

l am needing a 1000 dozen eggs
each week, and 1 will pay the hard
cash for them delivered at my store in
South Milford.
Z WARRFN
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-21
Uniform Rate One Cent a Word
Each Insertion.

Ifyou have want that you think some
man in Milford can fill take in the whole
field at once by inserting want ad In the
There's no half way business about the
CHRONICLE. IL gets right out among an Inc
people who are worth talking to- Ana your
man is in town you'll find him. Iheres no
Tbe rate is one cent a word each insertion.
Ifyou have pig for sale, or have lost any
thing put ii in this column.
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FOR sALE-Pair good Mules, years old. Ap-
piy to J. f. Holland, Milford, Del. 1927 At
FOR SALE-Two Young horses; sound ard
kind ROht. c. UynkoOp. lO1 u
depot. Mrs. J. $. Bradley. 10 II
FOR RENT-Seven room dwelling on
Fis or Avenue Apply to W. :. Riggs,
930it Mlloru' hei'
FOR RENr % store on Walnut street,
and two ~ e,liugs in North Milford. IN
qui-eof Mrs j. 1uI"Ir
70. sALE.-Nice lot choice pigs. inquire
VIM. l. Simpson.
voARDINC by week. day Or meals, Wash
in. IN stree; four doors from Frout.
9-iJ4t MIS- NJ NanNe"'""
GROW GINSENG.-I grew sl4 worth OF
Ginseng seeds on sixteen square feet OF ground
orders received for Ginseng roots ana SEEDS.
gq'tf James W. Grier, Frederica' DEL
WE are ready 10 furnish any kind oflum
her sawed TO order. Mills 4 Thompson,
72lt Ih"hlpS"i'N'''e Ne''
pOR RENT-Hou occupied by Ushers
Union Frank +. LUfand.
923 If.
FOR sALE-A Parlor Cook stove; good
=. q W pitcher I02l2
SEWING DONE, either at home or away
Address Lulu Messlck, Prime Hook Neck
1921
WANTED-To purchase or 9 year ola
black or bay horse, that is guaranteed to be
sound and gentle, for a general purpose horse
IO2Ilt j. 81. Reed, Frederick, Del.
FOUND-Watch on road near Houston
August Bleirer, Milford Del
FOR sALE-A lot Of Brown Leghorn Cock
arels. full blood at !, D. Alexander's'
ooot Wnliamsville, Del