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The San Francisco call., 1905-02-19
MAY LEAD TO PEACE.
Indications That Russia VIII Seek to
END the War.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1S.-In dip
lomatic circles the opinion is generally
expressed that yesterdays tragedy in
Moscow may be followed by the de-
cision of the Government to conclude
peace. For some time, despite the Of
ficial attitude maintained by the Gov
ernment, there has been a growing aD
probation of the difficulties Of prose-
cutting the war in the midst of In
creasing complications at home.
Prince Friedrich Leopold of Prussia.
who had been visiting the Emperor,
started for Berlin at midnight.
It was announced from Berlin on Fri
day that Prince Friedrich Leopold was
to go to the Far East by steamship
from Genoa, owing to the difficulty in
sending his train quickly over the con-
gested Siberian line, and that he would
first pay visit to Emperor Nicholas.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg early
yesterday morning, however, threw a
different light on the Princes visit to
st. Petersburg. 1t was intimated that
the Prince was the bearer of personal
representations from Emperor William
on the subject of peace, and 1t was
added that it was positively known
that the question of peace was dis
cussed between Emperor Nicholas and
Prince Friedrich Leopold, though it
was impossible to ascertain what, If
any, conclusions were reached.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-19

Odd bits of furniture can be
bought cheaply-FURNISHED
FLATS and HOUSES, too.
NITURE FOR SALE columns.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-19
SALES
Just, Arrived

And must be sold, 40 head OF CHOICE,
SOUND. YOUNG HORSES at INTERN A
TiONAL HORSE MARKET, 18th and Har-
rison street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-19
FROM SEATTLE,

Sun, Moon and Tide.
United States Coast and Geodetc Survey
Time and Height of High and Low Waters
at Fort Point entrance to San Francisco
Bay. Published by official authority Of the
Superintendent
NOTE-The high and low waters occur at
the city front (Mission-street wharf about %
minutes later than at Fort Point; the height
Of tide is the same at both places.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-19
Movements of Steamers.

TO ARRIVE.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Trouble over Telephone Pole.

The feelings Of the people have no
been so aroused in years over a matter
as they have during the past week
over the placing Of telephone pole OIL
McCOlley street, South Milford. The
case has been hanging for two weeks
and has resulted in a deal Of troubl,
for Mr.. and Mrs. William Roach, on
whose property the pole was to be
placed. For two successive Saturdays
the attempt has been made, and as
promptly resisted by the property owner
Cases Of assault have been made out
against both parties, the Telephone
Company and the property owner, and
the matter will be carried to court.
This is the proper course, as it will then
establish the rights of a public corpora.
ton to the highways, etc.
The manner Of handling this case
has been badly bungled by the tele-
phone people. Heretofore a policy Of
has been adopted in estab-
fishing the pole lines but for some rea-
son in this instance. the attempt has
been made to force the pole where it
was not wanted when it could have
been placed on the opposite side Of the
street at the time without opposition /;
but now there is a deep rooted inclina-
tion to fight the placing of poles any
where on the sidewalks among the
people Of Milford. The feelings Of the
citizens generally are with Mr.. Roach,
and this will result in legislation to
regulate the placing Of telephone and
wires in the streets of this
town, by the Town Council. The tele-
phone people have made blunder in
The entire matter, and it would have
been better for them in the end to have
oeen ameanable to common sense in
he matter.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
About the Steamboat.

| The directors Of the Milford and Phila
delphia Transportation Company have
called for the first assessment Of stock
to be paid in by the 27th inst, and have
authorized the following statement oi
the facts published viz There is now
S3l 900 Of bona fide stock subscriptions
that are sure, and the cost to put a steel
boat in the line will be about S45, 900
leaving about $4,000 OF stock yet un-
taken. 1t is up to the people here to
say what shall be done in the matter.
All the preliminary work has been
done, and if the people really desire to
haYe the line established on a perma-
nent basis, it is time to act promptly.
A wooden hull steamboat can be
placed on the line for about ten thou
sand dollars less, and there are several
arguments in favor of the wooden hull /;
but the majority appear to think that
they want a steel hull, and the ques-
ton is an open one.
There are stock subscriptions avail
able from outside parties that will
amount to few thousand dollars, but
the directors do not care to go ahead
with the building and leave an indebt-
edness OF such large amount as a steel
hull will require.
Surely there is public enterprise in
the country about Milford to carry this
to a successful end regard
less Of the opposition Of the few inter-
ested and experienced lobbyists, who
so we'll know how to throw obstacles
in the way by creating an unfavorable
opinion with the public. It is now up
TO the people Of this part OF Kent and
Sussex counties to act.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Military Items Of Interest.

The date for the annual encampment
Of the National Guard Of Delaware has
been fixed for the week in July begin.
ming the 18th and ending the 22nd, but
the place for holding the encampment
has not been definitely decided upon yet
An order has been issued by author.
ity Of the Governor forbidding the loan
of any military property or stores to
educational institutions, Independent
military organizations, societies or cor
poratiOns. This stops the abuse Of tent
age, guns, etc, which have been bor-
rOwed by such parties heretofore.
Any member Of the National Guard
Of Delaware may have the opportunity
to enter the United States Amy Medi.
cal School at Washington The In
fantry and Cavalry School at Fort Lew
anwOrth, Kansas The Artillery School
at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, or any
garrison school. The requirements are,
that the applicant must have been a
member Of the organized militia for at
least one year that he shall be betweeR
the ages of q and S5 Except in the
Medical SchoOD and citizen Of the
United States he must furnish aft.
davits and certificate from the colonel
commanding his regiment covering
these points; also that he must be Of
good moral character. Early action is
necessary If any guardsman desires to
take advantage of this opportunity.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE

Joseph Spencer, Of Philadelphia, hsi
been visiting friends here this week.
Miss Pauline Townsend is visiting
Miss Emma GiIlispie in Philadelphia.
DR.. Edith Phelphs, of Alabama, Is
the guest OF her aunt, Miss May Foulk.
Mrs. R. A. White and daughter are
in Philadelphia this week on business
trip
Mr.. J. Hiram Isaacs and wife, Of
Georgetown. will move to Rehoboth
for the season.
Mrs. Sallie Baggs and Mrs. Mollie
Shsldrake, Of Smyrna, visited Mrs.
Bessie Hall last week.
Mr.. Benjamin R. Nafe, Of Elmira,
N. Y, is the guest Of Mrs. J. s. Willis
OD North Walnut street.
Mrs.. Annie Harrison and daughter
Ethel, who have been visiting friends
in Wilmington, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Postles, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. d. Hoffecker, all of Smyrna,
have been guests Of Mrs. Angeline Mar
shall this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Leonard Dun
ham, Of Wilmington. Delaware, spent
a few days with Mrs. Dunham's par.
eBts, Mr.. and Mrs. James Morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunham, Of Whining.
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow, of Milford,
also the Misses Lofiand and Miss Nor
row spent Sunday at Slaughter Beach.
Elmer T. Williams, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. T. w. Williams, will be in
Philadelphia next week and receive a
June 1st as graduate at the
Pennsylvania Collegeof Dental Surgery
Miss Ellen Morris entertained a few
friends to dinner on Friday evening,
May 18th, the occasion being her birth.
lay. Those present were the Misses
Pfalzgraf, Miss Morrow, Miss Hill and
Miss Ida Rosa.
Mr.. Charles Heusted has accepted a
position with Joseph E. Holland and
will travel over the lower part of Della
ware and MARYLAND for his wholesale
grocery. Mr.. Heusted has been with
he Jos. E. Warren grocery for several
'ears and is one Of the best statesmen
n the district.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Concrete PaYements.

Since the first Of May several concrete
pavemsnts have been laid in Milford
and several more will be put down be-
fore the month expires. The yards al
the residence Of Gerge Handy have
been completed and the pavement at
Davis meat store will be finished next
week. The entire sidewalk in front Of
the Windsor Hotel will be laid in con.
crete next week.
Those who have not taken advantage
Of the fine weather to relay pavements
where they should have been repaired
or relaid, will be forced by the street
committee % do the work during the
summer; and, there being 30 little diff.
ference between the cost of good bricks
and lconcrete, the Town Council will
get that kind Of work done and collect
the cost from the property owner as
the law provides.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Base Ball.

The Dover Field Club and q local
team will play two games at Athletic
Park, Milford, on Decoration Day
morning and afternoon.
The Grammar School team and the
st. Andrews Guild Club Of Milton will
play a match game at Athletic Park
Milford, this friday afternoon.
The Grammar School team Of Milford
went to Milton last Saturday and again
won an exciting game from the Guild
Club by a score Of to 6. Lefty Dick
erson Of the Grammar team showed up
strong at the bat, hitting safely five
times. Milford played q good game in
the field and batted hard. The Guild
boys were of in their fielding.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
For Relief Of ArmOry Hall.

The pressing bills against Armory
Hall, the $50 of E. L. Jones & Co. Of
Dover, has been arranged for and partly
paid but there are other bills which
are hanging over the corporation that
prevents its proper management, and
which should be provided for by the
people. The State Military Board has
authorized the loan Of sufficient fuRds
to the Armory Company to put it in
proper condition, so far as repairs and
painting go, and 1t is now up to the
people to see that the hall is made what
the town Of Milford demands, VIZ: a
first-class place of public amusement
and a credit to the town. For this pur-
pose, we propose that public subscrip-
tion be made, and the CHRONICLE will
receive subscriptions, large or small,
for this purpose.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
OF Value to Fruit Growers.

A new and attractive offer by US is
that Of The National Fruit Grower in
combination with the MILFORD
CHRONICLE, the two one year for ST. 30.
The National Fruit Grower, which is
published at st. Joseph and Benton
Harbor, Mich, is monthly devoted
to the subject Of fruit growing which it
handles with great ability. The var
ious topics are discussed by specialists,
and it is invaluable to every fruit
grower.
You may forward your money for
this combination offer to The National
Fruit Grower or to this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Delaware Roll of Honor Banks.

The Financier Of New York prints s
list of roll of honor nstional banks
throughout the country. The Della
ware list is as follows:
Percentage of surplus and undivided
profits to capital, September, 1904
National Bank of Delaware, 1878
Wilmington and Brsndywine, 147. .46
Union, 2O7.s7 First National Of Dover,
129 Ss First National Of Milford, 227.66;
First National of Seaford, 1885.
Rank in national National
Bank of Delaware, $685. Wilmington
and Brandywine, 29s; Union, 13O ;
First National Of Dover, All First Ma
tiOnrl Of Milford, 1O6i First National
of Seaford, 100.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Obituary.
DEPUTY.
the matter


After a long illness there died at his
home in South Milford last Saturday,
May 18th, 1905, one Of Sussex county's
best citizens, James Henry Deputy Of q.
He moved to Milford last year from his
beautiful farm four miles east OF this
town near the Brick Granery, and pre-.
pared himself to enjoy the evening OF
life; leaving his farming interests in
the hands of worthy successor, Harry
Deputy.
Mr.. Deputy was SO years, months
and q days old at the time Of his death
and his funeral was held at p. m. on
Monday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, and interment made in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery funeral director, 1.
A. White.
He had been married three times,
and leaves four children and q widow.
One son is the proprietor Of the lumber
yards in Milford.
He owned several Of the handsomest
farms in Cedar Greek district, and the
residence where he died. Since boy
hood be had been an active Democrat,
but for the last ten years had not been
prominent in the councils Of his party.
The community has lost a good citizen
by the death Of James Henry Deputy.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Real Estate Sales.

Ex.Sheriff John h. johnson has sold
his farm located at the north Of Milford
to g. r. Hendrixson, Of Rockaway
Beach, New York. for IS, 900. Theplace
is well located and has good comforta-
BILE buildings Of all kinds and all kinds
Of fruit on it. Mr.. johnson will prob
ably remain on the farm the balance
Of this year.
The six acre tract Of woodland ed.
joining the Cedar Neck Church, has
been sold by Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Wat
sou to Theodore W. shockley, whose
land joins onto it. The terms were not
made public. This tract has some val
liable holly on it, which has been pill
aged from year to year by the irrespOn-
sibIe holly gatherers, and this will be
stopped by the present owner.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
RIIl BuiId ID Cedar Neek.

The older part Of the residence on
Samuel Collins farm in Cedar Neck
will be torn down and the two.story
part left Will be moved back so that a
new front eau be built to it. The new
part will be Is by "a feet. This is one
Of the many pretty farms in Cedar
Neck, that has been In possession Of one
family for about one hundred years (;
the old residence having been built
more than one hundred years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Short Items Of News.

Don't forget the strawberry festival
in the Usher's Union rooms the night
Of Decoration Day.
The Myrtle Club" is invited to meet
with Mrs. Bessie Hall at her home on
South Walnut street, May 3Oth.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Town Council Of Milford is held on the
second Monday night OF each month.
The price for strawberries at the Mil
ford depot has ranged from five to seven
cents Per quart this week, and the quaL
ity Of the fruit has generally been good,
although considerably sanded.
Be sure to attend the social to be
given on Wednesday evening next at
the Presbyterian Church. A musical
and literary program will be rendered
and refreshments served. Admission,
10 cents.
Company B will attend the Avenue
NJ. E. Church with the G. A. r. on
Sunday morning, and in the evening
will attend the st. Paul Church and
hear the Rev. Waters. All members
are requested to be at the Armory at
8. 80 q. m. in blue uniform.
Reports from Georgia agree that the
peach crop in that State will be large
one. This is some relief to the Della
ware housewives they will be able to
get a few peaches for canning, even
should the curculio destroy the few re-
peaches on Delaware trees.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Milford Band at the Shore.

The Milford Firemen's Band had a
pleasant day at Csdar Beach one day
this week, where they went on the
naptha launch recently rebuilt for
Joseph Rogers, to be used in RehobOth
Bay. The day was especially enjoyed.
as the band discouTsed music all the
afternoon, which was appreciated by
several from Dover. They remained
for a shore supper, served by Proprietor
Rust, and the highest praise has been
given to the viands set before the party
on that occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
WlImington DemocratIe NomInatIons.

The Democratic primaries were held
last Saturday, and the denomination
Of the present Mayor, Charles D. Bird,
was almost unanimous. There was
great hHstling to get out q large vote,
and over 5000 votes were returned as
cast. Automobiles were used to get the
the voters to the poles, and many went
out for the sake Of the ride. The ticket
nominated was as follows: For Mayor,
Charles d. Bird City Solicitor, Robert
g. Harmon City Treasurer, F. G.
MammsIe; President Of City CeurciI,
Benjamin B. Allen Collector, South
ern district, Eugene M. Sayers COllec-
tor, Northern district, w. J Hogan.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Class Day 1905.

The exercises were held IN Assembly
Hall Of the High School on Wednes.
day evening, May oath, and admission
was by ticket only from the Glass. The
following program was carried out;
Address by President, Harold Salmons
Glass Grafton. citizenship" Arthur
Hudson,
Glass Poem May Watson
Piano Duet, dropping Violets," ;" Eliza
beth Deputy and Edna COunselman.
Glass History Pierce Simpson
Vocal Duet, "Sweethearts and Roses"
Lillian Hauser, Mae COunselman.
Glass Prophecy. Mary Banning
Glass viii. -. Florence Housman
Cornet Solo (5elected) Harold SalmOns
Class Artist Robert Davis
Mantle Grafton Mae Counselman
Response. -. James Davis
Gifts Donor Sara Anderson
Glass Song. Glass
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Strawberry Festival.

The members Of the Ushers' Union
will give a strawberry festival in their
club rooms on Tuesday evening, May
SOth, from till II o'clock. StIawber.
ries, ice cream and cake will be served
and delicious candies sold from the
booths. A gypsy queen will reveal
ones fortune and an Egyptian, versed
in the art Of palmestry, will truthfully
predict the story Of your life. Every.
body welcome The admission is free
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
v. c. 7. .. sac ConYenti0n.

A meeting Of the executive COMMITTEES
OF the State Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union was held at the W. G.
7. U. headquarters in Wilmington on
Monday, May 18th. Among the i'm
portant items Of BUSINESS considered at
the meeting were arrangements for the
annual convention which will be held
in Milford the 11th, 18th ar I 18th Of
October. VA
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
s.. Paul ". E. Church.

BY special invitation Rev. R. G..
Waters, d. D., will preach special
sermon to the white and colored sol.
diers in the st. Paul M. E. Church this
Sunday evening. This promises to be
the greatest event that ever happened
in this church. The exercises will be.
gin at p. m. Reserved seats for the
white people. All are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Large Attendance AZ Church.

Last Sunday the large auditorium Of
the Avenue NJ. e. Church was taxed
to its capacity to hold the great audi
ence that assembled to hear the sermon
to the graduating class Of the Milford
Public Schools. It was one Of the larg-
eat audiences that ever assembled In
that structure.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
To Ask for a Pardon.

James MinOs Allen, colored, serving 9
1--WE years sentence in the Kent county
Jail for an assault on a white woman
at Milford two years ago, will make ap-
plication to the Board Of PardoRs, at
the next meeting, for a pardon, on the
grounds Of Ofinsanity prier to committing
the assault.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Church News.

Christ Chureh.-May 2sth 18th Sum
day after Easter) celebration, 7.SO q. m.
mathis, litany and sermon, 1880 Sun
day School, LAS p. M; evensong, 7.sO +;
st. Faiths Guild, Tuesday evening
Thursday, June 1st, Ascension Day,
celebration, 1880 q. m. choir rehearsal,
Saturday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26
Frult Buyors Bookn.

The CHRONICLE Office Is the origina-
tor Of the fruit buyers books used by all
large buyers Of berries and peaches.
Milford chronicle., 1905-05-26

Don't forget the strawberry festival
in the Usher's Union rooms the night
Of Decoration Day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-15
MEETS PSI AN
Miss Roosevelt in the Palaces of the
Chinese Rulers.

Pekin. Sept. 15.-sMiss Alice Roose-
welt, Mrs. Rockhill, wife of the Amer
lean minister, Mrs. Newlands, wife of
Senator Newlands. and other ladies of
Miss Roosevelt's party went to the
summer palace Wednesday to spend
the night. Yesterday they were re-
ceived in formal audience by the dow
ager empress
Mrs. RockhiH, who was first pre-
sented to the empress, introduced Miss
Roosevelt first and afterward the other
ladies. The empress moved among
the visitors, chatting Informally and
presenting them with handsome gifts
of bracelets and rings. This was fol-
lowed by an inspection of the grounds
of the palace. The whole visit was re-
markable on account of the absence
of formality.
Returning to Pekin in the evening
most of the party attended an cat
home at the German ministers, where
General Corbin and wife and Senator
NewIands and wife are being enter
tanned. The party spent today seeing
the sights of Pekin. Tomorrow all will
go to Tientsin to attend a reception
given by Viceroy Yuanshan Kai.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-15
BADLY HURT
Shoots Himself Accidentally With a
Winchester.


There were number of minor acci-
dents at the fair grounds yesterday. In
the early morning William Perrin was
exercising his race mare Miss Duffy,
at the same time one of the track en-
ployes was narrowing the track and
coming from the opposite direction.
Mr.. Perrin was driving at a lively pace
and before he could stop or get out of
the way his sulky struck the harrow
and was overturned, throwing him out
in such a manner that both of his
ankles were badly sprained. and he was
otherwise bruised and will be laid up
for some time.
After the performance of the Wild
West show yesterday afternoon
Shorty jackson, one of the best rid
ers on the Miller Brothers ranch, was
1ounging about his tent when in some
uraccounfable manner a Winchester
rifle was discharged. The rifle was load
ed with a blank shell but the end of
the barrel was SO close to him that it
blew q, handful of flesh out of the calf
of his leg and started a spring of pro-
family that may be running yet. jack
SON insists that he will continue to ride,
but the proba bilities are that he will go
into the repair tent for a week or So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-09-15
STORM WAS SEVERE.
Leavenworth and Lawrence Suffer
from Wind and Water.

Kansas City, Sept. 15.-The wind
and rain storm of last night was gen
eral over the eastern portion of Kan
SaS.
At Leavenworth several store fronts
were blown in, the grandstand at the
race track was demolished, the roof
was torn off the grandstand at the
baseball park, and other minor dam
age was done.
At Lawrence the river rose three
feet in short space of time, several
culverts were washed out, railway
tracks were submerged and Bower
socks dam was damaged.
At Granville the Union Pacific
bridge was washed out.
Dozens of telephone and telegraph
poles between Kansas City and Leav-
enworth and Lawrence were blown
down, stopping wire and train service
for many hours. Near Lawrence sew
eral freight trains are stalled.
The damage at Kansas City was
slight.