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Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Banquet and Anniversary.

The inspection Of Compsny B, First
Infantry, N. G. D., by Col. Cavenaugh
Of the United States Army, will be
made at their armOry in South Milford,
next Monday evening. After the in
spection the entire company, with in
vited guests, will sit at banquet to be
served at the Windsor Hotel. An at.
tempt has been made to get every liv.
ing member OF the original company,
organized twenty-five years ago on the
10th of February, and have them pres.
ent at the inspection and observance of
the anniversary banquet. The lnspec-
tiOn will be started promptly at 7.3O so
that it may be concluded in time to
give ample time at the banquet table.
DR.. G. w. Marshall, who was the first
captain Of the company, will make an
and other guests will speak.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.

Captain q. R. Smith spent few days
with his family last week.
Walter Pardoe has been called to the
funeral Of his brother in New York.
Frank FOulk, of New York, visited
Milford for the first time in five ears
this week.
Miss Bertha Eskridge, Of Lsjara,
Colorado, is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Erbsmehl, Of South Milford.
Mrs. ]. G. Dawson, of Matteawan,
New York, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Reynolds.
Mrs. r R. Davis attended the funeral
other cousin, Miss Mary E. NJ. Atkins,
at Milton on Monday afternoon.
Homer w. Booker, wife aud child,
moved 10 Milford this week from vii.
mingtOn. They have rented the home
of Mrs. Kern on Causey avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
$4,000 GIVEN TO
MILFORD ORGAN FUND.

The treasurer of the Presbyterian
Church Organ Fund received a letter
from Andrew Carnegie, the millionare
philanthropist, that as soon as he holds
5000 in hand for the purpose he, Mr..
Carnagie, will send his check for 5000
to pay for the balance Of tn, nsw organ
to be installed iu that ehuleh in the
town Of Milford. They now have within
500 Of the amount in hand and the
balance will be forthcoming within a
few days.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
BrlIIlant ReceplIon By ths LadIss.

The seventh annual anniversary OF
the New Century Club Of Milford was
held in the drawing rooms Of the club,
which were beautifully trimmed, on
Tuesday evening, February 1st.
From 80 III til 8 O'clock formal re-
ception was held Mrs J. Lynn Pratt,
the president, Mrs. William r. Aldred,
the vice. president, and Mrs. Sanders
Truitt, the treasurer, were in the receiv-
ing line, and welcomed the numerous
guests as they entered.
The program of the evening was
most delightful one, and a great credit
to. Mrs. Allen Jones, chairman of the
entertainment committee, who was in
charge Of the pleasant affair.
After piano solo by Miss Latchum,
a spectacular play entitled ''The Realm
of Time'' was given. Mrs. John Welch
as "Father Time" was fine impersona-
tion, and the "Twelve Months" char
acters taken by the younger members
OF the club, with their festive days,
made very pleasing entertainment.
The double quartette rendered two
beautiful southern songs which were
heartily eajoyed. After mandolin
solo by DR.. Roland Foster and a trio by
the Misses Causey and Walter Grier,
several impromptu addresses were
given by Rev, George P, Jones, Supt.
Brooks and Prof. La Rue.
An elaborate supper was then served
from tables decorated with the club
coIors and dafFodils: Mrs. J. c. Will !
son, chairman OF this department, pre-
sided at this decided success.
The affair ended with the best wishes
OF all present for the future success Of
the New Century Club of Milford.
Next Monday, February goth, will
be Literary Day; Miss SyIena J. Hall,
DIR. A. S. MOwbray, Presid-
ing Elder of the Wilmington District
of the NJ. E. Conference, will deliver an
lecture on that day. He is
a fine aud forceful speaker, and as 1t
will be open all day, all are invited to
be preyent.a
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
FLEATOWN.

The rural mail carrier has not
yet been able to get all over the
route that passes here yet. Some
of the roads are banked so that he
can not get through, and the far
mers will not cut them out.
Many of the people about here
expect to attend the reopening of
the Union NJ. +. Church next Sun
day, if the weather permits.
Some social entertaining has been
going on, and the people seem to
be enjoying themselves even if the
weather is bad. A little more snow
and ice comes each week.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Crystal FOunt Lodge No. 10, l. 90. F.

Once again has death invaded the
sacred circle of our Lodge and taken
from us our brother Joseph q. Gorby,
Past Grand, who was one of the oldest
members Of our organization, having
been identified with the Lodge for more
than fifty years and the last charter
member.
He was a brother truly worthy Of the
name, and unless prevented by sickness
or some other unavoidable circumstance
he was always present. and was ever
ready and willing to perform whatever
duty that was placed upon him by the
organization.
AS citizen he was always loved for
his peaceble disposition which was as
noticeable in his business life as in his
later J ears Of retirement. But few men
have lived in this town to such an age
without having had enemies.
He was a loving aud devoted bus
band, kind father, a good and true
friend and an exemplary Odd Fellow.
We deeply sympatbize with the
widow and children Of our deceased
brother in their sad affliction and COM
mend them to the Great Being who is
to wise to err ard to coed TO be unkind.
Resolved That we set apart page in the
minute book OF our Lodge wherein shall be in 1
scribed the date OF our brothers death and this |
tribute OF respect to his memory.
Resolved, That a suitable copy Of this, our Of /
fetal action, be presented to the widow of our de-
parted brother
GARDNER W. JOSEPH,
JOHN w. HALLETT,
JAMES WEIGH.
Signed by the above committee on
this the sixth day of February, 1905,
Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Short Items Of News.

Rain removed lots Of the snow last
Monday.
The banks observed Lincoln's Birth
day on Monday last.
All the family of James WeIch were
down sick at one time this week eight
in all.
The pOstOffice at Rodney, four miles
east Of Georgetown, was discontinued
February Is.
Simpson Campbell, sged 80 years, is
seriously i'll at the home Of his son,
Thomas Campbell, near Coolspring.
The scrap assessment OF the Town OF
Milford for 1905 was hung up this week
by the Town Council for public inspee.
tion.
Harry B. Windsor has been in the
West for ten days and will return next
week with a carload Of horses and
mules.
al aNtoAAoDAAS has uccu NuNCudecU
by DR.. James G. Stanton aud Charles
NJ. Hammond is negotiating for one
for his own use.
Governor Lea on Monday appointed
6 Thomas Reed notary public Of Mil
ford at Milford Trust Company, vice
Joseph 8. Bradley, deceased.
State Council Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will
meet in annual session in Eden Hall,
Wilmington. on Tuesday next. Joseph
M. Lank, Of Milton, is a candidate for
State Vice Councillor.
The Peoples Building Loan AssOci.
alton, of Dover, is fourteen years old
and has been very successful. 1t has
no real estate, no securities that it
would discount, and its losses have not
amounted to $40.
After March 4th, Congressman elect
Burton will be asked to appoint a naval
cadet to the U. S. Marine Academy at
So far Congressman Bur-
on has had no applicants, although it
s a splendid opportunity for young
nan.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Death Of Wilson L. Cannon.


Wilson Lee Cannon died at his resi-
dence in Dover on Thursday afternoon,
February 9th, after an illness Of several
months. The funeral was held from
his late home on Tuesday afternoon at
1 o'clock, DIR. L. E Barrett officiating,
and lnteTment made in Lakeside Gene
terry.
He was SS ears of age and was one
of the founders Of the First National
Bank Of Dover, being a director Of
that institution since its organization.
He was married in 1871 to Miss Ann
Section, Of Kent county. Their four
children are Henry w. Cannon, Of
Chicago Mrs. Ella Marshall and Miss
Mary Elizabeth Cannon, Dover, and
Mrs. Hattie Lewis, Elkton, Md Mr..
Cannon lost his wife in 1859 and in
October, 1862, married Miss Mary f.
Jump, daughter of Robert B. Jump.
Their children are Miss Annie ]. Can.
non, Boston Wilson Lee Cannon, Jr.,
and Robert Barrett Cannon, New York.
Full of years and hOnOrs, beloved
and respected, Wilson L. Cannon, the
man by VIII Sc single vote Delaware
was kept from seeding and joining the
Southern Confederacy during the war
Of the Rebellion, is now dead.
Mr. Cannon was a member of the
State Senate at the breaking out of the
war, when Mason and Slidell, two
emissaries ofthe Southern COnfederacy,
came to Delaware, while the Legisla-
ture was in session, with the avowed
purpose of having the General Assem-
bly, pass an act of secession from the
Union. A careful canvas of the mem.
bers had been made, and it was known /
that there were sufficient votes favor.
able in the House to pass the measure
that body, but that in the
Senate the advocates of the measure
would fall one vote short of the mum
ber sufficient to pass it.
Mr.. Cannon was importuned mCst
by members of his party to
act with his fellow Democrats, but be
Ing in grave doubt concerning the tight
and Wisdom of the matter, took it un.
Ter consideration and promised TO give
his answer the follow ing morning.
He himself has repeatedly told Ofthe
of reasoning which brought
lim to the conclusion that his vote
should not be cast in favor of disrup-
ion Of the Union.
All his life he had been a shi ipbuIlder,
md from the masthead of every vessel
bat he had built fioat d the Stars and
Stripes, the emblem of his cOuBtry, the
lag that he loved, and he could not
lear TO think OF the possibility of any I
ther flag floating from the masts from {
which he had unfurled the flag of his J
atiye land. He resolved that his (
Ote should never lie cast in favor of {
Measure which would mean the lower !
Dg of the Stars and Stripes from the d
lastheads of his ships, and the unfurl- I
lg OF an alien flag His vote cast Y
gairst the resolution kept Delaware o
y al to the Union. $
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
High School Notes.
(EDITED BY a MEMBER OF CLASS 'O5)

(EDITED BY A MEMBER OF CLASS 'O5)
Miss May NIilby is on the sick list.
Miss May FOulk was absent last week
on account Of the death Of her father.
The Seniors and Juniors will take a
trip to Dover on Thursday Of this week.
Mr.. Shovel Abbott has been absent
from school this week because Of the
death of his grandfather.
Mr. Harry Pettyjohn of the Fresh.
man class was absent from school last
week on account of illness.
We are glad to welcome back Miss
Carver who was absent from school
last week on account Of illness.
Prof Carroll visited the High School
and gave a very interesting talk which
was much enjo, ed. We hope he will
soon come again.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
FOrty.rOurth Anniversary.

The Presbyterian Sunday School will
celebrate its 44th anniversary on We'd
nesday evening, February 22nd, in the
church. The pl ogram as arranged is
as follow:
Singing, "slnshine In My Soul, School
Prayer
singing, "Walking In The sunshine, ...... School
Recitation of Twenty-third Psalm ..........Schooi
~ Chorus OF young ladies'.
f... - laIS
Double Ouartette New Century Club. Selection
Mrs Walker, Mrs Truitt, Mrs. Hirseh, Mrs.
Evans, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs Abbott and
Misses Evans and Barker ~
Recitation AIM .filiiS
Recitation Minnie Sipple
Singing: Double Quartette.
Address. keN. IL L. builstelh
Giving Prizes by Superintendent J. b. Gilchrist.
Secretary's Report.
After the close of the exercises the
audience will be dismissed and the
Sunday School will pass down stairs
to the lecture room where treat and
social will be served to teachers and
scholars.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Looking After Orphans.

Mr.. r. L Neill, agent of the Chill
dTen's Aid Society of New York, is
again visiting the Stale to look after
the many children the Society has set
lied in homes of our citizens. AsKed
why the Society had sent so few chill
dren here during the past II months,
Mr. Neill handed us the following let.
ter which he has recently sent to a
number Of applicants for children. The
letter explains itself:
NEW YORK, January 10, 1905.
DEAR SIR We received some time ago your
application for a boy. We regret we cannot for
the present encourage you to expect one from us.
The fact is we are awaiting developments before
deciding whether to continue or discontinue our
work in Delaware and Maryland. This is owing
to the indifference in regard to schooling shown
by some people in these States with whom chill
iren have been placed. In New York and in the
West no such Indifference exists, and therefore
many children are being diverted from your State.
The future welfare of the children we place in
lomts is first consideration, and if they fail TO
get well grounded in the "S RS" how will It be
possible for them to elevate themselves? What
'hance would Ex-Governor Burke Of North Da-
Sota or present Governor Brady Of Alaska or the
hundreds Of our other wards who have become
loctors, clergymen, lawyers, bankers journalists,
merchants, ETC., have had to reach their present
lignifed positions if their schooling had been
crimped as is to-day the case with some of our
hildren in your State?
II your ideas agree with ours, viz-that boy
hould attend school during the entire free school
ear until "A years old and thereafter during the
winter months at least until IS years old. we will
e pleased to hear from you again.
Yours very truly, AGENT.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
A Dog Delivers the Mail.

During the recent snow blockade
there has been one man independent Of
the rural free delivery of mail. although
he resides in the country and on a rouTe
established by the government, and
that individual is Willoughby Beide-
man, Of near CslhOun's District school
in Sussex county. HeOwns dog which
has been trained to carry messages tied
to its neck and follows him or the teams
all the time During the worst of the
storm the dog was sent as an expert
ment with a letter to Lincoln, where
the pOstoffice officials received it and
sent back Mr.. BeIdeman's mail by the
four footed messenger. This story comes
to us from our regular correspondent,
who is a young lady, and above impos.
ing upon the publisher a would. be.
funny story, and therefore the item is
worthy of credence.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Csunty school Heads AII ReappsinLed:

Governor Lea on Tuesday sent to the
Senate the following nominations to be
superintendent Of the public schools /:
Arthur r. Spaid for New Castle county;
James E Carroll for Kent county, and
John D. Brooks for Sussex county.
They are all Ieappointments and are
named for two years. The salary is
5000 per year each. The Senate is ex-
pected to confirm the appointments.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
State Librarian.

Governor HUM on Tuesday sent to
the Senate the name Of Thomas w
Wilson, Of Dover, to be State librarian.
Mr.. Wilson, who is we'll known Onion
Republican, is brother Of ex Register
of Wills d. Mifiiin Wilson, and during
the latter's incumbency, which ended
last month, he acted as deputy. The
salary is $500 q year. The Senate is
expected to confirm the appointment.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
iENATOR ALLEE
MORTGAGES PROPERTY.

For the purpose Of clearing up some
81 the Bay State Gas quits, Senator
lAllee has entered security for $50, ,29S.6s
and cleared the judgments against
aCarrcIoft," Mr.. Addicks' home at
f.laymOnt. Mr.. Addieks objected to
hlrn doing this, but he insisted. He is
AnplY secured against any possible loss.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Invited to Return.

The Rev. R. G. Waters, D. D., has
been unanimously invited to return for
the third year as pastor of the st. Paul
NJ. E. Church by his official board and
entire membership. This action was
taken in the Fourth Quarterly Confer
ence recently. The doctor has signitied
his desire to return.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17

Charles E. Pettyjohn, Of near George
town, has purchased Of Captain George
E. Mcgee of Milton, the William w.
Veasey farm, situated about halfway
between Harbeson and Milton, for 49,
900.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Killing Poultry.
AGENT

There have been several cases where
poultry has been killed at night and
Darwin S. Collins, Capt. W. E. Lank,
B. B. Deputy and others have been
losers of from ten TO twenty head of
poultry each night. 1t is supposed that
dogs are killing the fowl, as they are
Hearly all partly eaten and the carcas
left in the hen houses.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Can Identity the Dog.

Thad Windsor, of Milford, owns a
very fine lot OF fox hounds Of which be
is justly proud, aud to enable him to
identify his dog should it be stolen, he
has had braud made, and on the
shoulder Of each of his dogs he has
branded "W." This will be mark
hard to obliterate.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17

A check of 500 was given by T Cole
man dupont to the Kings Daughters Of
Dover, 10 be applied to the fund for
building a home for aged old people.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
GARDNER W. JOSEPH,
JOHN w. HALLETF,
JAMES WEIGH.

Signed by the above committee on
this the sixth day of February, 1905,
Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1905-02-17
Obituary.
HALL

HALL
DR.. David W. Hall, we'll known
physician of Lewes, died there on Sun.
day after an illness with pneumonia.
He was aged y years.
MITTEN.
On Tuesday morning, February 14th,
Daniel Mitten, formerly a farmer in
Milford Neck, died at his home in Fred
erica. He was a member Of Crystal
FOuut Ledge, 1. o. o. F. of Milford
Mr.. Milten was 81 years Of age and he
leaves a wife and four children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

at the summit Of the state stairway,
standing grimly, revolver in hand.
In the drawing oom Paul found
Maggie alone.
where is Etta2" he asked.
"She left thereon some lineage"
"But 1 told hersstoeatays7' saidsSPaul.
10 this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. She
was looking at him with~ansahxious
scrutiny.
did they: shootat your" she asked.
Eyes, but not. straight" he answered.
with a little laugh. as he$hurraed. on.
In a few moments he was back in
the drawing room, q different man, in
the rough, stained clothes of the Mos
COW doctor. The din ON the stairs was
louder. Steinmeh was almost in the
doorway. He was shooting economical
", picking his men.
With an effort Paul dragged one or
two heavy pieces of furniture across
the oom In the form Of a rough bar
ricade. He pointed to the hearth rug
where Maggie was to stand.
"Ready" he shouted to Steinmetz.
"Come"
The German ran In, and Paul closed
the barricade.
The rabble poured in at the open
door, screaming and shouting. Blood
stained, ragged, wild with the mad
ness of murder, they crowded to the
barrtcade. There they stopped, gazing
stupidity at Paul.
"The Moscow doctorl The Moscow
doctor" passed from lip to lip. 1t was
the women who shouted it the loudest.
Like the wind through a forest, it
swept out of the room and down the
stairs. Those crowding up pushed on
and uttered the words as they came.
The room was packed with them.
"Yes!!" shouted Steinmetz at the top
of his great voice. "And the prince"
He knew the note to strike and struck
with a sure hand. The barricade was
torn aside, and the people swept for
ward, falling on their knees, groveling
at Paul's feet, kissing the hem Of his
garment, Selling his strong hands in
theirs,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

1t was a mighty harvest That which
is sown in the peoples hearts bears .
thousandfold at last.
"Get them out Of the place. On0n
the big doors!" said Paul to Steinmetz
He stood cold and grave among them
Some Of them were already sneakin,
toward the door1he ringleaders, the
bakers from the towns, mindful of
their own necksamt this change of feel.
ing.
Steinmetz hustled them out, bidding
them take their dead with them. Some
Of the servants reappeared, peeping.
white faced, behind curtains. When
the last villagerhad crossed the thresb-
old these a forward to close and bar
the great doors.
"No," said Paul from the head of the
stairs; "leave-t1em Open"
Steinmetz in the drawing room look.
ed at Paul With his resigned, semihu-
morous shrug-of the shoulders.
"Touch and go, mein lieber.!' he said.
Eyes; an end Of Russia for u.s." an
swered the prince.
he moved toward the door leading
through to the old castle.
II am going to look for Eta" he
said.
"And L" saffsSteinmetz, going to tie
other entrance, "am going to see who
opened the side door,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

Some new orator gained the ears of
the rabble at this moment, and the Ill
kempt heads swayed from side to side.
1T is useless" he cried, telling him
what you want! He will not give it
you! Go and take 1t! Go and take 1t,
little fathers! That is the only way!'
Steinmetz raised his hand and peer
ed down into the crowd, looking for
the man Of eloquence. and the voice
| was hushed.
AT this moment. however, the yelling
Increased. and through the doorway
leading to the servants quarters came
n stream Of men, blood stained, ragged,
torn. They were waving arms and i'm
plements above their heads.
"Down with the a%ristocrats! XIII
them! Kill them" they were shrek
ing.
A little volley Of firearms further ex-
cited them. But vodka is not a good
thing to shoot upon, and Paul stood
untouched, waiting. as he had said, un-
til they were tired Of shouting.
"Now," yelled Steinmetz to him in
English, 1--WE must go! We can make
a stand at the head Of the stairs, then
the doorway, them He shrugged his
shoulders. "Then-the end" he added
as they moved up the stairs step by
step backward. MY very good friend"
he went on, "at the door we must be-
gin to shoot them down. 1t is our
only chance. 1t is, moreover, our duty
toward the ladies'"
"There is M alternative" answered
Paul.
1.-THE Moscow doctor?"
Eyes"
"They may turn" said Paul. 'sThey
r just in that humor."
The newcomers were the most dan
gerous. They were forcing their way
to the front. There was no doubt that
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

that you We're h only woman In rus
STA who could get your father safely
out Of the country. That is why
came for you"
The girl did not answer at once. They
were driving on the road again now
and the sleigh was running smoothly.
ri suppose" she said refectivety a,
length, that the secret of the enor
nous influence you exercise over al
who come in contact with you is thai
you drag the best out Of every one
the best that is in them"
Paul did not answer
what is that light?" she asked sud
denly, laying her hand on the thicl
fur Of his sleeve. She was not nerv.
Gus, but very watchful. 'There-
straight in front"
"It IS the Sleigh" replied Paul, "witt
your father and Steinmetz. I arranged
that they should meet US at the Cross
roads. You must be at the Volga be
fore daylight. Send the horses On tt
Tver. I have given you Mlnna an6
The Warrior. They can do the journey
with one hours rest but you must
drive them"
Catrina had swayed forward against
the bar Of the apron in a strange way,
for the road was quite smooth. She
placed her gioved hands on the bal
and held herself upright with a pecul.
lar effort.
"What?" said Paul For she had
made an inarticulate sound.
Nothing" she answered. Then
after a pause, II did not know that we
were to go so soon. That was all"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

az soon as they could penetrate the
densely packed mob they would charge
up the stairs even in face Of a heavy
fire. The reek Of vodka was borne up
in the heated atmosphere, mingled
with the %nauseating odor Of filthy
clothing.
&C.," said Stetnmetz, "and put on
your doctors clothes. I a keep them
back for a few minutes"
There was no time to be lost. Paul
slipped away. leaving Steinmetz alone
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

Maggie followed him out of the room.
and together they went through the
passages, calling Eta and looking for
her. There was an Dir of gloom and
chilliness in the rooms Of the old cas-
tie. The outline Of the great stones,
dimly ~discecnible through the wall pa
per, was singularfy suggestive of a for
tress thinly disguised.
II suppose" said Paul, chat Eta
lost her nerve.n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15
CHAPTER XXXIX.

YILL you come with me?:'
N/ said Paul to Maggie. Il
wv will send the servants to
put this room to rights"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-06-15

fro BE Continued