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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-21

tention of the company to fill in the
eddes along here with additional
rockwork, straighten out the track
now in use and build an additional
track by the side of the old one.
The Cello commission proposed to
the railroad company that, in order to
give the canal room. the track should
be moved to the north several feet and
that the commission would pay the
difference in expense between the con-
struction of the proposed road along
the present right of way and the con-
struction of the new road bed which
would have to be blasted from the
mountain side. The difference was
estimated at $22,S31 and the terms
were agreed to by the company.
Now the portage road managers
come to the company and propose that
the tracks be moved still further back
for which concession they agree to
pay the sum of $1,000. or the differ
ence between the move as proposed
by the canal commission and that ask
ed for by the portage road. This has
been agreed to by the company and in
a few days will be ratified by contract
The members of the Open River as
ISOLATION are now working on the right
of way over that portion of the pro-
posed route where there is no conflict
and expected to have all difficulties
settled in short time, after which &C
tive construction will be commenced
as SOON as possible.
The right of way question has been
settled for both the canal and the
portage road as far as the O. r. & n.
is concerned and all trouble arising
in the future will be had with the pri-
Vate property holders along the route.
The Taffe and Seufert interests will
grant no right Of way and are fighting
the condemnation proceedings but it is
not expected that trouble will be had
VITA other landowners in the district.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-21

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-21
Brief Local News

Walter Rector of Starbuck is at the
Walla Walla hospital for surgical at
tention.
Mrs. J. NJ. Thornton is receiving
surgical treatment at the Walla Walla
hospital.
Ervid kasteneren went to the Walla
Walla hospital this morning for med
zeal treatment.
f, H. Bolkman of Pasco came to the
Walla Walla hospital yesterday for
surgical treatment
William J. Manion of Tacoma has
taken Il position With the Green e
jackson Drug company.
The First BAPTIST church has re-
ceived a telegram from their new pas
tor, DR.. Fowler. saying he will be here
tor services next Sunday morning and
evening.
Major and Mrs. Dublin. the devo-
tional officers for this part of the coast
states in the Salvation Army, will con-
duct special services at the hall on
West Main street Saturday and sun
day next. These officers have just
returned from the great international
congress in London.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

The residents of College Place have
filed a petition with the county COM
missioners asking permission to con-
Struct a sidewalk along the county
road that passes through that place.
CAPTAIN Harry J. Dixon, Ninth cav
airy. stationed at Fort Walla Walla
DEPARTMENT He will be stationed al
Omaha. Neb. for which place he vii
start in Il few days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-21
RAILROAD TAXsFIXED.
State Board Equalizes Tracks at $3.50
Per Foot.

The state board of equalization has
euualized the railroad property on
per mile. or $3.50 per foot; second
class track at $5SOS per mile. or $1.10
ner foot; third class at 1896 per mile.
or 20 cents per foot; fourth class at
$4,000 per mile, or 81 10 cents per
foot: fifth class at $500 per mile. or
% cents per foot: sixth class at $2ll2
per mile, or 40 cents per foot: seventh
class at S1O56 per mile. or 20 cents per
foot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-21
WILL PROSECUTE.

Boys and persons caught throwing
stones or rubbish on the County Fair
association track or committing any
acts of depreciation around the grounds
will be arrested and prosecuted with
be r. +. CASWELL.
Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Catholic Church News.

The luncht on # twenty covers given
at the Central Hotel on Wednesday.
in honor Of Archbishop MOnaghan's
visit to Milford, was an enjoyable af-
fair, The bishop came to co4fer with
those interested in the erection Of a
Catholic Church, and the prospects for
success are bright.
Remarks made by DR.. q. w. Mar
shall, james F. Anderson, Dl. James
P. Lohand, Senator S. john Abbott
and d. w. Davidson, of Washington,
D. G., of different denominations, de
noted broad miDdsand christian spirits.
The bishops genial manner won the
hearts of all who met him; and he Will
be a we come guest in Milford at any
time. He was accompanied by the
kev. Father WaldrOn, of Dover.
Miss Kramlich deserves much praise
tor the arrangement of delightful
menu, which, we understand, wss
under her supervision, and was sue
cess in all particulars.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Union Meeting Of EndeaVOrs.

The Christian E de lvOr Societies OF
the Central NJ P. Church, Shawnee
and the Presbyterian Church, Milford
will hold a rally on Sunday evening
Nav Sth. in the Presbyterian Church.
Special music by an augmented choir
and short addresses by Rev. Elliott
Field, President of the Delaware Chris
tian EndeavOr Union; Rev. n. ID. Glh-
son. Harrington; Prof. J. D Brooks
and Rev. H. L. Bunstein. The mem
hers Of both societies will be present ID
force, and the public is cordially IN
vited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Boys, Rally.

A ''boys' rally" will take place in the
lecture room ofthe Presbyterian Church
on to morrow, Saturday evening, at
7.3O o'clock, under the auspices Of the
YIN. G. A. The meeting will be ad-
DIRE sed by Cameron Beck, of Wash'
ington, D. c., and special musical
program will be rendered by two boy
choirs. This gathering is for boys be-
tween the ages of II and IS years, and a
ticket is required for admission. All
who have not already been supplied
with tickets, can get one by calling at
the Milford Pharmacy, The tickets
are given free of charge.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Base Ball.

A very interesting game of base ball
was played on saturday last by team
of boys of North Milford and also a
team of South Milford. The playing
on both sides vas well done, there be
ing some hard hitting and excellent
base running, as well as Unfolding and
outiielding. The game was played IN
one hour and forty-fve minutes. Up
to the fifth inning the North Milford
boys began to think that they were go
ing to be shut out until Windsor made
a home-run hit which started the boys.
and fIom then on the game was truly
interesting. The score was Ia to 10 III
favor of the North Milford boys.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.
At ArmOry Hall on Sunday.

Under the direction of the Inter
State Executive and Advisory Com
mittees Of the Young Mems Christian
Association of Maryland, Delaware.
District Of Columbia and West Vir-
ginia, and Association Sunday will be
held in Milford May lst, at which time
meeting will be held in Armory Hall
in the afternoon at $50 o'clock, when
Mr.. George F. Tibbitts will give his
famous illustrated lecture on "The
Fundamental Principles of Life" Mr..
Tibbitts is considered as one Of the most
entertaining and forcible speakers now
on the platform, and in addition to the
lecture a musical program has been
prepared and the Milford COrnet Band
has also been engaged to assist in furn-
ishing music for the occasion. This
lecture is for men only, and a ticket is
necessary for admission. The tickets
can be procured at any of the stores
barber shops, or hotels, free of charge
The meeting in the Avenue NJ. E.
Church will begin at 7.3O in the even
ing, at which time Mr.. Tibbitts and
also Mr. Cameron Beck, will address
the meeting The obje.t of tie meet
ing is to get the leDple Of this locality
interested III the work of the y. NJ c.
A., and it is especially desired that
everybody lll be present and learn
some, hing Of just what a branch Of
this Organiza ion w uld mean to Mil
ford and as well to hear The famous il
Illustrated lecture of Mr.. Tlbbuts.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Report Of New Century Club.

The meeting of the New CeHtury
of Milford held April 18th, with the
president, Mrs. G. w. Marshall, in the
chair, was entertaining instructive and
well attended.
After the distribution Of printed slips
bearing the names Of members of the
club. with which to nominate officers
for the ensuing year, program was
given Under the auspices of the Civics
and Forestry Committees. Mrs. j..
Stanley Short and Mis-. NJ. f. Will
liams, chairmen.
A piano duett by Misses Elizabeth
and Helen Richards was the leading
feature of interest.
Clippings were read in the form of
current events and interspersed with
remarks by Mrs. S. w. Kinder, who
also gave an outline Of the work done
by Mrs. NJ. F. Williams, State Chair
man of Forestry.
An arbor chorus by eight young la
dies of the high school Misses Helen
Richards, Della Hall, Virginia Sulli-
van, Nellie Evans, Edna CounselmaR,
Elizabeth Deputy, Lillian HOuser and
Nellie JuhnsOn-under tue direction of
Miss Cranston accompanied on the
piano by Miss Pauline Abbott was
greatly appreciated by the chairman of
the day elici ed much applause from
the audie ce.
Mrs &. A. Walker was in excellent
voice and beautifully rendered wood
land sOrg.
Wonderful trees in the various parts
of the world were clippings of an in
structive character, read by Mrs. P. F
Ceusey.
Miss Serena J. Hall read an interest
ing paper Of her writing, bearing upon
Civic Influence from religious stand
point. "Woodman Spare That Tree, "
sung by Mr.. P F Causey, was de-
cided success in the rendition, and APP
ess Of the selection.
On Monday, My End, the nOmin; t.
ing slips distributed April 25th to b.
in person, will be received
by the te'lers from go p. m. till 3 30
with an additional half to teachers Of
the schools.
A club representative for each of the
two committees. State Board Of Edu
cation and Forestry, will be nominated
and elected from the floor.
Anse!ection of five new directors or
the reinstatement OF those will have
served but a month in that capacity.
and whose term of office expires with
that of other officers, will take place.
The history study for next year will
also be voted upon and full attend
ance Of members is especially desired.
The program will consist Ofa paper
on French History by Mrs T. V. Ca
hall, which will close the series Of six;
a piano solo by Miss Mary Smith; vO-
cal solo by Mrs. Saunders Truitt.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Prof. E. L. Cross visited Milford on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Leggitt have been Wis
iting in Pittsburg.
Harry Richardson, Esq, of Dover,
was in town on Wednesday,
Lieut. J. J. Foulk was in Whining
ton on Monday of this week.
Mrs. William H. Stayton visited rel.
atives in Philadelphia this week.
Miss Mabel Smith is visiting in Bal
timore and Washington this week,
William Mason of Philadelphia, Wis
tied Milford on Friday of last week.
Miss alice H. Bailey is visiting her
sister Mrs. Elmer w. Lynch, in Phil
adelphia.
Howard Bromley, Of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with William Sipple
and family.
Misss Pauline Townsend has been
the guest of Miss Emma Gillispie in
Philadelphia this week
Miss Lille KerD, of Philadelphia
visited her mother, Mrs. Nina Kern,
on Saturday and Sunday.
MI John w. Short, of Philadelphia,
visited his father at Glendale and
friends in Milford this week.
Joseph Wilson has resigned his pO-
sition wi J. w. Adkins, and has ac-
cepted one with Burton Masten.
William Anderson, Of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday in town the guest Of his
mother, Mrs. Benjamin Anderson.
Mrs Mary Barker returned from
Wilmington last Tuesday accOmpan-
led by her niece. Margaret PiersOn.
Capt Al. Hall and v ife 'pant Satur-
day and Sunday in town, aud left on
Monday for Old Point Comfort, Va.
Mrs. Arthur + Reynolds aud daugh
ter. Ann ThOrp, are visiting Mrs. Rey-
uolds parents at Birmingham, Ala.
Mrs. Thomas H. Parkinson and
daughter Florence, Of Cape May, n. j.,
are now visiting with Mr.. Richard
Dietrich and his neice. Mrs. George
Benhart at their pleasant home ON
South Walnut st and they are great
ly pleased with Milford and lis sur
rOundings.
Miss Hester w. Wallace, Of Law
enceville, n j., sailed lat Saturday
from New York for trip to Europe.
Miss Wallace is a sister Of Mrs r. P.
Burn, and holds a position III the Law
renceville preparatory school for boys.
During her absence her sister. Mrs. B.
P. Burn, will occupy the position. Mrs.
Burn left last week for Lawrenceville.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
NEGRO SORCERER
VICTIMIZED FARMER.
AT HEARING THE VOODOO WAS HELD
UNDER $500 BAIL.
He Secured 500 from John PurnelI
FitzgeraldS, and it is Said Tnat
He secured Even Larger Sums
From Others.

Lawrence MaltrO Durham, the ''ne.
gro sorcerer" of Delaware, who has
been residing at Dover, came to Milford
a week or so ago, and went from here
down through Cedar and Slaughter
Necks and began to talk to the people
about his "Faith Cure" and succeeded
in arousng some confidence from those
with whom he came in contact.
John Purnell FitzgerOld. a prumi-
nent farmer of Cedar Neck, whose
wife has been sick for two years, and
upon whom he had spent considerable
money in trying to affect her cure,
came into contact with Durham, the
"vOodon doctor" and began to tax
with him concerning his wife. where
upon Dulhsm told him that tile doe
tors could never do her any gool, that
she had sIell on her, and that he
could aff,ct her permanent cure in nine
days by taking the spell of of her
This statement which wgs made at
the home Of Mr.. Fiizgera d, fighte ed
nis wife and daughter 20 that the ne
gro sorceier was employed 70 try his
power on Mrs, Fitzgerald at price of
$50, pay irg SO down, and giving Dur
ham note for the remaining $40 which
was to nave been paid when the Ie-
suits were achived.
After the sorcerer had worked on Mrs.
Fitzger I'D for several days and no
signs of improvement were noticed
Mr., Fitzgerald had warrant issued
for the arrest of Durham, suing him for
getting money under false pretenses:
in the meantime, however, Durham
visited his patient, and in some way
succeeded in getting a bankable note
for the remaining $40 which he brough
to Milford and placed with a promi-
uent merchant for $50 worth of cloth
ing and $50 in cash.
1t is said that another note which he
held against another party for $50, was
bought by pIOminei Speculation, and
also that he secured SIS in cash from a
lady at Cedar Creek and S25 in collAt-
eral, making 500 from one person for
his treatment.
Constable Thomas {. Marvel went
to Dover on Friday morning last aud
arrested Durham aud Drought him To
Milford where the hearing took place
before Esquire Fisher on the afternoon
of that day. At the trial, when Dur
nam gave his testimony stating that
he told Mr.. Fitzgerald that his wife
had a spell on her, there was evidel c.
of some considerable humOr, as the case
is perhaps the first of its kind ever
known in this section If Delaware
Durham was held under $500 bail for
appearance to court; not being able to
give the same he was taken to George
town on Saturday morning and placed
in the county Jail The law upon
which the old man was held says,
That the practicing of witchcraft, sor-
cery and some other things of similar
nature is contrary TO the laws Of the
State, and that person violating such
law is subject to a fine of not more
than 500, one hour in the pillory aud
at the discretion Of the
ooi1rf -
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Old Time MinstreIs.

In the interest of the Athletic Asso-
ciation of Milford, and under its aus
pices. the young men of Milford Will
give an old-time minstrel IN ArmoIy
Hall Wednesday, May l1th, for the
bene6t of the Association. Mr. Ma
poleon Raughley, of Philadelphia, the
noted tenor singer, has kindly consented
10 assist the boys in their effort. Ihls
ia an entertainment that every lover oil
base ball should attend, las the proceeds
are to farther the pleasure Of the games
here this season.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Fire Alarm Sounded.

The people of the town and com
munity were somewhat excited by the
ringing of the fire bell and the sound
ing of the alarm OH Monday evening
last about 10. 80 O'Clock. At first there
was some trouble in locating the fire, but
it was soon learned that it was hot
bed situated in the rear of Col. TheO.
rownsend's residence. The damage Of
the bed excepting the loss of about
10000 to 100000 plants amounted to
about Sl5 to $25.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Hand EneraVer.

John Cow Evans, who has been at
tending the Philadelphia College of
Horology during the past winter, will
return home next week. Mr.. Evans
has been studying the art of hand en-
craving and has shown unusual prof.
ciencv. About month ago he sent
home a large copper plate covered with
handsome monogrsms and emblems,
which he designed and cut free hand.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Police Uniformed.

The new uniforms which have re-
Gently been purchased by the town su,
thorities for the police make decided
difference in their appearance al d
speaks we'll for the pride Of the town
in that direction. 1t makes one thinK
that he is in the city $50 sure"
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Sold Farm.

Mark G. Lofiand, of this town, sold
this week to H. B. Grieves, of Smyrna,
Del, his farm near the latter town,
containing about 300 acres, for ten
thousand and seven hundred dollars
$50, ZOO. Mr.. Lofiaud purchased this
farm about ten years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Walnut Street Bridge PassabIe.

The driveway of the Walnut street
bridge, which has been torn up for a
week past, is now completed so that it
is passable. The walks will be finished
next. and will be completed in few
DAYS. The walk on the right side Of
the street coming from North Front
street. will be finished first.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Short Items Of News.

.. JOnh ADoOtt mas purchased nno
road horse.
Arural free delivery has been ordered
for Houston, which will begin on May
10th.
RObt. c. Wynkoop is having barn
built in the rear of his residence in
South Milford,
A meeting Of the Trustees Of the
Chapel will be held next Sunday after
noon at 8 pm.
S. }. Abbott is having a concrete
pavement laid in front of his residence
on North Front street.
Mrs. Ella Reville has improved hex
property on South Front street, by the
addition of a twO-story back building.
Mrs. Caddie Foulk has had her
house raised. The work was done by
Pemberton G. Truitt and Ezekiel An.
derson.
The Houston Stave Co., Of Houston,
Kent county, is cutting q track Of pine
timber in boards and framing near
Williamsville, for w. c. Marvil.
DR.. James G. Stanton has been i'm.
proving his residence by new coat Of
paint and also the laying of concrete
pavement on the north of his property.
A lumber of persons living near
Williamsville, Kent county, are suffer-
ing from pink eye. The disease has
visited most of the homes in that Sec
tion.
G. P. Rogers is the owner and pro-
prietor of Aery nice fruit, poultry and
dairy farm two and a-half miles south.
west of Frederick. Mr.. Rogers came
to Delaware in the year 1867.
Thehouseand store property formerly
occupied by John S. Hallett. and owned
by VIM. E. Deputy, is being improved
by a coat of paint. The work is being
done by George Wilson and William
R. J. Prettyman, who came from IL
linOis to Delaware few years ago and
bought farm near Williamsville, has
made many Improvements to the build-
lugs on the farm. He has planted out
large and small fruits.
J. T. Robinson bought last year fron
Robert ReynOlds,at Frederica, the De-
Witt farm near MOrdington Mills, in
one of the finest agricultural sections
In Delaware. The buildings on this
farm are the finest in that section. The
farm contains 1872 acres of cleared land.
VIM. Draper, son Of George H. ORA.
pei, who has been residing in Philadels
phia for some years, has moved to
Milford and resides on North Front
street in the property owned by R. D.
Grier, of Salisbury, Md. Mr.. Draper
has accepted a position in the cannery
Of Draper & Hrsch.
The cemetery back of the NJ E.
Church at StaytOnsville,S Sussex county,
is in a disgraceful condition. It has
grown up in bushes, thOrns and briars.
Some of the tOmb-stOnes are partly
down and there is no fence. There are
a number of persons buried there. It
looks as if the relatives Of the ones
which are buried there should see that
the cemetery is fenced, cleaned up and
put in a respectable condition.
Nine years ago, Nehemiah B. Cain
bought the Samuel Roe farm two and
a-half miles east of FELTON,. Kent Co.,
for 81 500 This farm is one Of the I'm.
est in that section. This year he will
put in twenty-fOur acres in corn, three
acres in tomatoes, three acres in csnteA
loupes, and three acres in sweet pots-
toes He has now fifty-twO acres in
wheat, one thousand peach trees and
two hundred pear trees Mr.. Cain last
year was offered $4,000 cash for this
farm.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Had Arm Broken.

Carlisle Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Darwin S. Collins, while playing on
Monday evening last fell and broke his
left arm. DR.. J. S. Prettyman, ,Jr., was
called and set the arm. At this time
Carlisle is improving.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Furnishing Club Rooms.

The members of the Ushers' Union
have received this week three hand
some druggetts for their rooms the size
of these are by u, and are of the very
neatest patterns and of the very best
quality made. Quite a lot of other
furnishings is expected this week.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Sold Property,

Mrs. J. Myers, of this town, has sold
her property situated on Carlisle Lane
to Harry Wilson, of Bridgeville. Mrs.
Myers and her daughter left on Thurs
day for Philadelphia, where they will
reside.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
Ushers' Union Meets Tonight.

A meeting of the Ushers' Union will
be hold this Friday evening at the Tes'
idence Of John P. Holland This is
an important meeting, and every mem.
ber should be preseut even though it
necessitate the sacrificing Of some
other engagement.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
RadcliH-HiII.

Miss Annie Radclif, daughter Of the
late Samuel Radcliff and Robert Hill,
son of Mrs. J. I. Hill, were quietly
married on Monday evening last at the
NJ. f. Parsonage by the Rev G. P
Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill will reside
in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
HeIeh-Betts.

Mr.. Mark H. Welch, of Wilmington,
aud Miss Lille G. Belts, formerly Oi
this part Of Delaware, were married in
Wilmington by the Rev. H. S. Duia-
ney. on March 3rd, 1904. They will
reside at No. 1ll2, West Fifth street,
Wilmington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
St. Paul's NJ. E Church.

Rev. r. G. Waters will preach this
Sunday evening Subject: "Christ's
March Through the Centuries"
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
WEDDINGS OF DELAWARE PEOPLE.
Reed-Shew.

Reed-Shew.
On April 9th, Mr.. George T. Reed,
Of the Milford Trust Co., and Miss
Irma G. Shew, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Sbew,of Lincoln City, were
married by Rev. H. L. Bunsteiu at his
residence. The newly married couple
left on the morning train for visit to
PHILADELPHIA.
Milford chronicle., 1904-04-29
CHURCH NEWS.
Presbyterian.

Rev. H. L. Bunstein will preach
Sunday morning on "The Grounds Of
Hopefulness."
Sabbath School at 2 o'clock
The Christian EudeavOr prayer meet
ing next Sunday evening will be
Memory meeting. There will be no
hymn books or Bibles used in the meet
ing, the hymns and scripture passages
being given entirely from memory
Only familiar hymns, that everybody
knows will Oe sung. The topic will
be: Answered Prayers" aud the
leader Mrs. J. J Foulk. This meeting
promises to be of unusual interest and
all are invited to be present.