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Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31

THE people are to be permitted
to vote on the question of local op.
tion for Kent county at the general
election two years hence, and it in
our opinion should have been sub
mitted for the whole State. AS a
matter of good business on the part
fthe liquor dealers, its submission
under the conditions that it Is to
go before the Kent county people,
would have given them the chance
TO have concentrated their efforts
to defeat the issue, and laid the
question once for all ; but they
surely have made a mistake in
fighting the submission to the peo-
pie, and that course will make
friends for the opposition, who are
willing to abide by majority rule.
We believe that whatever the ma
Jority of the people want legally,
they should have; it is the funda-
mental principle of our govern
ment. We do not believe that pro-
hibition will solve the liquor ques-
tion, any more than judges and |
courts of law solve the question of
crime; but we do believe that a
system of high license which should
go to the communities from which
the bar draws its support, and CIV
ing the privilege to all who will
comply with the law, will come
nearer controlling the liquor ques-
ton than prohibition. In a trip ,
through Dover, Harrington, Mil
ord, Greenwood and Bridgeville !
his week, the only drunken man a
ieen was at Bridgeville, a town
where no hotels are permitted ; but e
where drug stores furnish the sup g
,ly. We want these blind tigers L
Eliminated. +,
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31
Letters to the Editor.
SunnYside.

DEAR EDITOR wal l sort nv promised
10 say something about the likur bussyness,
and III give yew piece nv my mind on it
ifyew wunt chew it up like yeW did B. F.
NOodall
NaOw / don't believe yew have any nv yew
got the likur buzzyness down tew fine points
like me. lit would do eny good I'd climb a
tree, preach till couldt holler. NaOw jist
put men In orfice like me- thet's down on IL
kur, and all yew newspaper men kuss the
hotels all up into sheepskins. Sam Hill in
the winter time, but cud give yew heaps OF
pints. The dod-drotted brandy still is spon-
Blble fer more genuine kussedness than the
hotels.
Naow, Mr.. Editor. jest you keep peggin'
away at the likur buzzyness, and I'll help
yew all kin. My man sez, sez he, "Hee, ,hee,
Oaw, jest suppose the editor moughtn't like
teW take up sich a fife es thet?" "But," sez l,
'yes he will tew, cause all editors is down on
likur, cause lots nv men instead of buying
papers buy drink. DID yew ever think how
many more Diapers yew might sell that yew
doRt sell, II men wus all sober? And all
kinds of buzzyness would be better. Yessir-
rec. Bob.
Wall, to change the subject. went a visitin'
the uther day, and my fr ends darter-in-law
was a making fancy golfers what locked jest
like bought ones. And she beats any woman
70 make things thet yew most ever didn't
Eee Wall, CESS I'll tell yeW what my gal
dun TO her pa. He was standin' to the kitchen
winder and didn't know she wus around, and
she grabbed him behind, and he jumped clear
through the winder intew tub nv water tibet
he'd jest pumped up fer the COWS. wish
yew cud hev seen him, and he used some
more forcible exclermations, and 1 thought
my gal wud die. II certainly was tieklesome.
Wall, Mr.. Editor, 1 like your paper betttr
every time 1 read 1t, especially If l hev
letter In it, Good AFTERNOON,
AUNT PRUE.
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31
THE FLBFRTA

Last summer when we parted, sweet
Elberta
You looked quite fair enough to eat
Elberta
Yet this for absence may atone,
Since last we met you've fairer grown;
Yes, though you have a heart OF stone,
Elbertat you're peach
Your cheeks reflect the sunset glow,
Elberta2
Your rounded outlines allure me so.
Elberta
Your breath is sweet as summer dew:
Your life blood richly flowing through
lmparts matchleSs charm 10 you.
Elberta, you're peach
lou've caused me many an aching pain,
Eiberta
] sWore you never would again, Elberta
Your ripening beauty tempts like wine
Vet though your charms were all divine;
Touch not your dOwny cheek to mine
Elberta, you're peach
would not mar your bloom so fresh
Elberta
Nor bruise the fairness Of your flesh,
Elberta
l promised my most worthy mate
That would be most temperate,
And gaze on you with thought sedate;
Elberta, you're peach
1 would devOur you with my eyes
Elberta
But gazing never satisfies
Elberta
Soon in your flesh so rosy bright
II set my teeth most sharp and white.
For when you're peeled you're out Of sight;
Elberta, you're peach
-Mable Swartz Withoft in American Florist
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31
Annual Spring
Exposition

of SilksIand Dress Goods, Cottons,
of cloud like lghtness and white
ness. Silks in Rainbow Hues.
Dress Goods in exquisite weavings,
embroidered in beautiful flowers, like
a choice gem in setting of gold. An
International exposition. French
VOiles, Swiss Silks, English Mo
hairs in Plain, Stripes and Checks,
Irish Dimities, German Broad Cloth
Pongee from China, Habertais from
Japan. A collection of silk, wool,
linen and cotton goods that wins
for this store by its completeness,
the crown of leadership for the 1905
Spring and Summer Dress Mate
rials.
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31

Mr.. EDITOR ALLOWING the girls to keep
the idea that beauty ranks before health in
Importance. It may even then pay them to
learn TO breathe the breath OF life, instead OF
death as too many are doing now. There
fore, beg CHRONICLE space for the follow
ing;
"The fat-chested, or worse yet, hollow
chested girl is often seen. She stOops or she
doesn't breathe properly. To straighten her
self is her first duty to her health and TO soci-
ETY..
It is the simplest thing imaginable and one
OF the most important, to I'LL out the hollOws
in a sunken chest and develop the lungs.
Doing away with the coughs and colds which
sap the strengh OF many women. Stand in a
doorway, placing the nattened palms OF the
hands on the castings Just at the height OF
your shoulders, and then without taking the
hands of walk through the doorway.
DO this forty times night and morning,
You will be amazed to see how your chest
will rise.
You'll look like an opera singer in a few
months. Any exercise that sends the shoul-
ders back and the chest muscles into play,
is helpful and good. When you begin treat
ment measure yourself just under the armf.
In six weeks time measure again. You'll
have a surprise party.
Small lung capacity is due to improper
bre athing,and is sure death to real beauty, Il
place beauty first, to save the girls the trou-
BILE, Mr.. Editor), health, usefulness, long life
aud happiness.
A broad deep chest is blessing TO man or
beast. boys learn the doOr-walk, It beats
.he "cake-walk."
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31
''ElberIa": An Appreciation.

Among the signs of the returning "good old
summer time, is a bit OF verse having 10 do with
a devOtee's appreciation OF the luscious Elberta
peach. How the writer got a line on the taste and
appearance of the next crop is not made clear,
occurred before the "last freeze" that killed the
'present crop"
How poem could contain more peach Juice"
1t is hard TO imagine but as it is entitled to rank
as a peach" we herewith reproduce it in full
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31

paralysis Of the throat. His funeral took
place yesterday afternoon, and the remains
were Inferred in the Lincoln cemetery.
Bert Macklin has rented bis farm between
Lincoln and Milford, to VIM. Buell., who
moves onto 1t next week. Mr.. Macknn will
move to the farm he purchased near Garrett
Vreelands; part OF the Joshua Hill tract.
Rev J. W. Prettyman will preach his irst
sermon At Lincoln on sunday morning next.
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31
FLEATOWN.

Mrs. Annie CleBdaniel and Miss Linda War.
ren are visiting in Philadelphia.
Mrs. JAIME Murphy Is slowly recovering
from prolonged illness; her husband is now
on the sick-list
large barn is to be built by Greensbury
Bensen at the crossroads farm next month.
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31

ESTEEMED CHRONIcLE;-Hu for Col.
Townsend and his Agricultural agreement
for practical column work among the far
mers. Il hope he can ride horseback and will
make a tour OF observation and investiga-
tion and II, upon visiting the homes Of the
leading practical farmers, he finds too many
leaks in their practice, maybe he will tighten
a screw here and there.
Up in Pennsylvania lecturing granger al
lowed his stock to stand in slush Ond filth
while he lectured. Umph "Skim milk pre-
cept."
The boys might vote the Colonel "the stuff"
or Ia brick" but "Our Editor" covers the
ground and just deep enough.
The quality OF meal will depend upon the
grist brought to his mill; II the corn is half
rotten he'll know It,
Lin up your heads, o, ye cabbagesi lend an
ear, ye cornstalks let every potato staRd
open-eyed; for the CHRONICLE is with you
for better times for the farmers.
A "thank ye mom," to my Ocean View
friend, poor Uncle Thomas" knew he'd be
excused. Aud must be excused from taking
a s'wite" II she would "tell him the better
way" for practice would be called for, or
forgetfulness win the game.
A "wifs" might know enough to "dress the
baby" sand then again she moughtn't"
Uncle Thomas runs no risk, and begrudges
no man his old woman, or the young uns.
Reading the CHRONICLE letters might have
a bad effect, II all the pills could be swal-
lowed; but thestork's babies all come labelled !
"a fne boy" OF a "hne girl;' and no Old /
aBach" is going to "belIeve the yarn" CThe
CHRoNIcLE doesn't either.
Ny parents we're net goats, so l never was
Milford chronicle., 1905-03-31

one Of "the kids" we hear tell OF; but am
lucky enough not TO be.
Your blubbering boy, THOMAS.
S.-(Mrs. so-anG-sO, don't think l re-
ferred to your baby. Whew this corn Is
more than half rotten. "The ChrOnicQe)
grumbler'' is on my track with the waste
basket; but taking their ewn medicine is too
much for the doctors And sitting in the bas-
ket is better than leaning on barb wire
fence.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
IFTKNEw.

If I knew the box where the smiles
are kept,
No matter how large the key,
Or strong the bolt, I would try SO
'TwouId open, I know. for me.
Then over the land and the sea,
broadcast,
I'd scatter the smiles to play,
That the children's faces might hold
them fast
For many and many day.
If 1 knew box that was large
To hold all the frowns l meet,
I would like to gather them, every
From nursery, school and street
Then. folding and holding, I'd pack
them in,
And. turning the monster key,
I'd hire giant to drop the box
TO the depths of the deep, deeT
sea.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
"rIrE pEAUrY pooroR. :.

"Come Down, Mr.. Man in the
Moon, . eBfyron Brown, Farewell, :
'sThe Pretty Little Maid of zanzi-
barr are among the big cong hits in
the second edition of Fred e.
Wright's big musical comedy, "The
Beauty Doctor which will soon re-
turn this season. These numbers
are among the musical hits of the
wear in New York, where FNThe
Beauty Doctor is now having its
successful rum
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
ssBUsTBR BROWN. /"

9. Buster Brown which is farce, .
musical comedy and spectacle all
IN one, viii be presented at til
Grand Opera House, Monday, Oct.
% Mr.. Melville B. Raymond, tbe
we'll known manager, secured from
the New York Herald and Richars
+ Outcault, the sole rights Of
dranatizing the humorous incidents
of Busters life. Nearly all of u
have enjoyed Buster and are ready
TO take his stage representation to
orr hearts. That we shall have 9
good performance the amusement
going public have had ample assurH
anee for now the play is known tc
The complete satisfaction of every
heatregoer throughout the world
There Is an elaborate scenic setting,
the company includes large ballet;
Z numerous up-to-date principals and
ia bevy of tsAmerican Beauties" OF
guaranteed beauty, arrayed in thc
latest fashion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
bob CHARACTER
PLAY is COMING.

Fifteen years ago it occurred tc
liner Walters that tramp" play,
roperly constructed and decently
TSflyced would prove lasting dra-
Entertainment that would be
~ all classes because of the
n popularity Of the American
gagabond.
Walters Judgment immed-
lately brought him into the thcatri-
Gil field Of success. The public,
from time to time, have been i'm
posed upon by other so-called
tramp shows which have grown
from the seed of Mr. Walters sue
scess, but none have yet been found
to meet with the public approval Of
q Walters production.
"a Millionaire Tramp is CON
sidered to be an attraction of equal
strength with feThe Old Homestead
and plays of a like character. 1t
viii be seen at the Grand, Tuesday,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

getting rid of her weeds
GIVE got something important to
do" said the practical young man,
''and l don't know how 1 want yo,'
"Well,' replied the sweet girl,
'Fwhat is it you propose to do?"
"That's not the question. It's
what is it you do to propose?'
"Can YOU see ANYTHING to com
mend in that insurance directors
career ?'
sSWelI'' answered the man who
RIGS to be charitable. che was
mighty good to his family"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Mrs. Tungay- You cant ina CINE
how Convenient I find it to have a
telephone inthe house. I don't see
how we ever managed to get along
without it.
Her Husband-Ye I can mag
inc, without any trouble, how con-
venient you find it. I tried nine
times to call you up today, and every
time you were busy talking to some
body else.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
> . = : 44+# Z = = = = =
> COMING ATTRACTIONS. =
. . . , , . , - , , .
THE FoRTUNE TELLER. "

An extraordinary event in our
local theatrical season viii be the
coming of Milton and Sargent
Aborn's production of eeThe Fortune
Teller"
The same equipment which Alice
Nielsen used, noted for its sumpt-
uousness, resplendent stage dressings
and display of richness and taste in
costume designing, will be used by
the management. The organization
includes a host of talented players,
and IN augmented orchestra.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
PROFESSIONAL OR

A fve-year-old daughter Of a
prominent clergyman was listening
to story her father was relating to
the family. At the conclusion OF
the story she turned to her father
and said: els that the truth, papa.
orare YOU Just preaching 2? 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
IN LIGHTER VEIN.

eI beg your pardon, WAITER said
the tourist in the railway restaurant.
.'Did you say that had 90 minutes
10 wait or that it was 90 minutes to
eight -
eHI said nayther," answered TIE
Hibernian attendant. tT said yez
had twinty minutes to ate, an.
that's all vez had. Yer thrain's
gone nowI''
Clancy-Kelly's landlord is dead
Rooney-The Divil! Plat kill
ed him?
CIancy-He asked fer his rintl
Tramp (outside the gate)-Doe,
your dog bite?
Mrs. Weptonwish (on the porch)
Yes, he does, and-oh, please
don't come in We are so particu-
lar about what we feed him on.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
ALL FOR SMILES.

Mrs. syllie- NV husband takes a
deep interest in art
Mrs. Older You surprise me-
Mrs. Syllie-Well, it was a sur
prise to me. But I heard him tell
ing Jack Rownder last night that it
was a good thing to study your hand
before you draw.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
a Nell. CONSTRUCTED PLAY

Theatre-gocrs, partial to the lsh
n,er Walters style of drama, will be
favored with visit of "A Mllllou--
Safrc Tramp" which will be present.
ed at the, Grand Opera House. Wy
day, Oct. 2i, This play has been
voted a s,,ncres for sc"er'l wears ana
became popular through its unique
construction
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
GOOD COMPANY.

A play to be well received upon
it's presentation at the Grand Tues
dsv night is ga Millionaire Tramp
The company is said to be giving ?
general good show.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Freddie-What.s the difference
between being sick. and an invalid ?
Cobwiger-An invalid, my boy, IS
one who makes those around him
sick
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
ETC BY HIM.

Mrs. Tatlim Mr. tarts
And suspected Master Tatum
Asked him what he took 'em 4,
Frankly.he replied: 81 8 'em.'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
Mutually

GU can aIways flatter avery |
Young man By telling him he req
sembles some popular actor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
LET Us FORGET.

Let US forget the day is cold,
The fire is out and we are old.
Let us forget cares that corrode,
Let us drop off our weary load
Let us forget the grndgc we owe
BY Kindly deeds subdue the foe
Let rs forget the selfish deed,
Tie selfish man receives his need
Let us forget the owrld of strife,
The daily struggle there for life
Let us forget ourselves, orr sorrow
The sun will shine for us tomorrow
Let MS forget that some are base.
And learn to love the human race
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Beryl Cat the phone) The idea
of sending kiss by telephone Do
Won suppose want to be kissed on
my ear?
Jasper lat the other end of tile
wirel We'll can't you put the re
ceiver to yorr lips for a moment:
= There!
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Master Rosen as CLUSTER BROWN, Grand Opera
House. Monday night Oct % EESR4sS 1z2s
RESOLVED I uer Brown ~ VII appear at the G9nd
comedy with loads Of scenery and forty other aef9
will minute unit
o'clock. Lam actor;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
pAFTos AND COMEDY.

n Is enid the author of Elne,g!
waIters' Ga Millionaire Tramp
which comes to the Grand, Iuesoa =,
Ocf "a has injected some real m1rFn
nroyoking situations in the play
with-enough of the pathetic 70 NIX 21E,
il effective to all classes. NLll-
lionaire Tramp aspires to cuts ~, ),
iii other shows bearing tran'R
title
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Kind lady, remarked the weary
wayfarer, Can you oblige me with
something to eat pa
Go to the woodshed and take d
few chops, replied the kind lady.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Waiter" said the guest in a
cheap restaurant, is that a pile
driver j hear in the rear 2"
<tNo, sab, answered the waiter.
e'Dst am descool preparin' yo' ten
Gal.loin steak, sah.s
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

! ar;Il41tSs; I,avI tendency 70 &c
,Srsss sol5e ms idnals, but MI
iionaire Tramp = always napps'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

Helm going to kiss you
She-You darrell I'll cream for
held.
He-Good idea. Maybe your
pretty sister viii come to=heIp you
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

First Broker-Dropping a mill
lion Yesterday don't seem to disturb
Smallfunds a particle
Second BrolSer-Nos he tells me
his wife has had pretty good week
at bridge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
JUST FOR FUN.

Nell-The widow Biones is going
to marry her gardener
Bellc-Well, that's one way oil
getting rid of her weeds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21
aMONg THF JOK7ERs


First Sweet Sixteen Oh, my
Fritz is very musical. He. composes
heavenly waltzes.
second Ditto So is my Ham;
He even kisses in waltz time
Yes, he asked me for the loan
5of sffver' and / let him have Il Z
Really, I didn't think you knew
each other well enough for that"
esJust about, but now I know him
better.
sCan you give me reference from
your last place q
tsSo, ma'aIn. The last woman !
worked fur was Mrs. LiPpy, that
used to live next door to day. She
an I couldn't get along at all. You
don't know how mean she is.- I
could tell you ever so many"
ssYou may come
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-10-21

or-are Won lust preachlng
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
BUILDING PERMITS

Superintendent Backus yesterday issued
building permits as follows:
Budlong avenue, 3S12-C. Fisher, own
cr; j. Lawrence, builder; one-Story, five
room frame residence; $1,000.
Beaudry averue, 30l North-W
Wrampe, owner and builder; demolish
and rebuild building $4,000.
Chicago street, 535 South--Ellis McFall
at lot, owner; addition to, building $1,000
Crocker street, 43-1145-Puritas Laun-
dry Co., 706 Lankershim owner; r. a.
Brown, builder; two-story frame build
Casco street, 6f4-F. W. Thornton, S2l
Temple, owner; Keplinger & Collins
Dewey avenue. 122l-Jane and William
Canes, III Oakland. owner; Los Angeles
Investment & Trust Co, builder; one
story fiye-room. .dg, frame q residence; $1,000;
o. #, Hunt. builder; one-story. hve-room
frame residence; $1,000
Eighth street. 1919 West-.G. II. A. Good
win. at lot, owner and builder; addition
to two-story frame residence; $3.50.
Eagle street. 3O1S-Mrs. S. A. Fullar
3016 Eagle, owner c. f. Crane, builder;
one-story, five-room frame residence;
-Fifty-ffth street, iii East-w A. May
at lot. owner and builder; new roof for
one-story frame residence; $100.
Forty-first street. 671 East-R. f. Brady,
99S East Fortieth street, owner; H. e.
Lakue builder; one-story fve-room
frame residence, $l2S5,
Fltty-nrSt street, l50I past, .. MIC
Gully, 5S4 Wall, owner and builder; one
story frame residence; $500,
Figueroa street 4Ol6 South w. Tay,
lor, 592 West Forty-third, owner and
builder; two-story, eight-room frame resi-
dence; $4,000.
Forty-fifth street east of Main-A. L.
Acker, owner; Alderman Bros, builders;
one-story frame residence; $500.
Fortieth street, $40 East--W. b. Church,
owner; j. w. Overholser, builder; one
and half-story, six-room frame resi-
dence: $500.
Florida street. 1O4O-E. r. Metlar, at lot,
owner: Louis Paulus, builder; alterations
to two-story frame residence; $500,
Fremont avenue, 41] North-Mrs. ID.
Nubison, at lot. owner; M l.. Dickey,
builder; one-stOry frame barn; $50
Glenalbyn drive, 4591-Mrs. b. M Baker,
at lot, owner; Charles Stewart, builder;
addition of four rooms to one-story frame
residence; $1,000
1852 Hobart. ownor and builder: one-story,
five-room frame residence; $20O.-