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Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02

THE Board of Education OF Mil
ford purpose putting the payment
of school taxes on a business basis,
by compelling all to pay their tax
within three months from the time
they are assessed. This method
will give the schools use Of money
at the time it is needed, and those
who are compelled to pay taxes,
will find it no more difficult to pay
them in the year they are assessed,
than in succeeding years. 1t IS a
good idea, and one the people will
like when once in operation. Under
this plan, it will be better for all
who are assessed for taxes to take
advantage of the rebate of eight per
cent, and pay them before August
ninch even if they are compelled
to borrow the money. They will
save the discount and the costs of
collection as well, and be clear of
the tax collector for a whole year
Inst think this over, and see if the
new conditions are not better than
the old system Of waiting a year, in
suspence of the collector, and caus-
ing the schools to borrow money
temporarily.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02

The States have built large State
buildings, which are marks of honor
to the event the Exposition cele-
brates, and to the State Of Virginia.
Our trip was by way of Baltimore
and the Bay Line of steamers, a very
delightful route to go as the ser
vice is fine and the sail down the
Chesapeake a delight. Norfolk we
found reasonable in its charges.
Good hotels, (far better than any IN
Delaware), large apartments and
every comfort were to be had at from
81 to So per day for a room while
the restaurants were reasonable
Drinks of all kinds vary in price,
lust according to where they were
ordered ; so there should be no hesi-
fancy in going on account OF the
wet end of the trip.
The buildings are substantial
brick structures, which fact was a
surprise to us; but they will be
taken over by the government to be
used as part of its torpedo station
so we were Informed, which ac-
counts for the buildings.
All land about the grounds IS low,
and either dust or mud is the pre-
vailing condition
The Delaware building is under
the charge of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith, of Laurel, who are making
a visit bv Delawareans to the Ex-
position a pleasure, as far as It IS
possible for them. Mrs. Smith has
been persistent in her attemps to
have the management live up to
promises and beautify the grounds
about the Delaware building, and
it is as attractive as any on the
grounds though not so large,
Every one from Delaware IS sure OF
a welcome there.
The Exposition can be covered
very fully in two days, and the side
trips to Newport News, to James
town Island, to Fortress Monroe, to
Hampton and to Portsmouth, at
fords points for a pleasant outing
of five or six days but September
or October will be the most pleasant
time to go.
So far as the encampment OF
troops there is concerned, there are
so many things to be considered,
that it will require careful study be-
fore a decision can be arrived at.
TheO Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02

WHEN the Legislature gave to the
local school districts Of Delaware
the home rule privilege Of submit
ting to voters of such districts, fol
approval by a public vote, the ques-
ton of issuing bonds with which to
raise money to build new school
buildings, there were a few who
thought they saw trouble ahead
but those holding this view were OF
that narrow minded class who Op-
pose all public Improvements, even
the bettering Of public school con-
ditions. The law has proved to be
a wise provision, by which the peo-
pie can quickly get what they
want, and do as they please with
theirown money so far as new school
buildings go. In Sussex county II
IS probable that nine new school
buildings will be built this year, and
already three elections have resulted
in favor of new school buildings,
and in two other districts they were
lost by a bare margin Of two votes ;
but the advocates of better schools
and better school buildings expect
to submit the question again at an
early date, and carry the matter for
progress. The law permits any
school district to hold an election,
and vote on the question Of issuing
bonds for building a new house,
without having to wait for action by
the Legislature thus removing an
annoying class of legislation from
the sessions of that body. Strange
to say, there were those who OBJ
jected to such law, but its wisdom
is plainly shown by the results. Sew
eral districts would have been un-
able to have had special laws passed
through the Legislature, by reason
of a local politician holding pull
with a few members, under the old
way but now they are able to act
for themselves regardless of a few
property holders who have noin
terest in the schools.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
The jamestown Exposition.

The jamestown Exposition is well
worth the time and cost Of visit.
As we saw it last week, the condi-
tions were favorable, the weather
being dry and warm, no mosquitoes,
and many Elks as visitors. The
attendance is small as was the at
tendance at St. Louis, Chicago and
other fairs during the hot summer
months. To compare the James
town Exposition with the great
Worlds Fair at Chicago, is unfair
to Jamestown but it compares fav-
orably with the Atlanta, the Nash
vile and others of similar magni-
tude. The location at Hampton
Roads, where so much Of national
history has been made, is one Of the
attractions to draw people to it, and
when September comes, there will
be crowds in daily attendance; un-
less some unforeseen condition oi
weather arises.
The electrical display at night, is
beautiful, but the United States is
far behind in its work Of grading
and filing its part ofthe water front.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
GREENWOOD.

our men OF the town who have been without
employment. will soon get work again, as g..
f. Warrington will soon nave his mill in work
ing order
Peaches are coming in slowly and are bring
ing "a good price according TO the quality OF
the peaches
George Grifith, one Of our old farmers OF
years ago, who lived near Milford was buried
at 81. Jehnstown last Monday.
The Misses Florence Hollis and Bauch
smith have come home for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tatman have a fine
little baby girl.
Wilbert Owens and wife have come home
to spend few days with his PARENTS they are
tine parents Of a baby girl.
Miss Annie Anderson is III with typhoid
fever.
The farmers are making good use of the
good weather and thrashing their wheat;
they are selling il as fast as it is th-ashed.
Philip Owens, Of near owens station has
very sick child.
The NJ. p. sunday school Will run their
yearly excursion on next Wednesday, Aug. 2.
samuel Wiley, New Jersey is visiting re-
latives
Mr.. and Mrs. James Barwick buried their
infant child last Friday afternoon. They have
now returned home.
JohnsRobert Ricards one Of our young
operators, has been appointed railroad agent
at Tuckahoe on the n. d, &N R.R.
Howard Lynch and wife are visiting Mrs.
Maggie Satterheld, his mother
Arlle Hamilton and family, of Connecticut,
are visiting his mother Mrs. Michael Hamil-
ton.
our young girls,who were at Dover atten6-
ing summer school. have returned home.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
SIOO Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased tc
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all It's
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con
stitutional disease, requires constitutional
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
line constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The prOprletors have so much
faith IN its curative powers that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that II fails
TO cure Send for list Of testimonials.
Address. f. j. CHENEY Il CO, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
We are ready TO serve you.

This is the mo>t comfortable store in town.
Large wc.l-lghtcJ well veuri9,ed, the air
has ful sweep through N.
Every man who contempHtc> the purchase
of clothes 90 day win find ii tu his interest 10
90 come here We have what he wants. aud
whether reduced, or not what he gets here.
viii Doe the best value tu be had.
special bargain, j. the big stock Of trousers
and iancy vests-just reduced: trousors for
dress for business. for tennis boating fishing
for the boardwalk. for any and all uses-at
little prices
special reduction. of 20 suits iu single and
double breasted TNO-PIECE SUITS. iu Wor,-
red fHuuels oud h1mespuns $50, $1,000
sl2OO. for Loo and 500 Hglf of these suit,
are in gray effect and blue sergys; all placed
ou one table and marked with special tag.
50 can casi y be seen and irycd on.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
August
.OearanCeS.
AN event that brings absolutely
the lowest prices.

Prices on new attractive and
wanted merchandise that Will
prove very interesting to the
economical. This page tells but
a small part Of the wonderful bar
gain news of this greatest OF all
July Clearance Sales.
Many opportunities come TO
this store from time to time to
buy goods under price-as Is ev-,
idenced in the present sale OF
Ladies Muslin Underwear. There
are many reasons for manutae-
turers, iobbers and others selling
their goods under regular prices.
In this case they had to many ON
hand and must turn stock into
money. This store always gives
Its patrons the benefit OF its pur-
chase and therefore great values
are usually obtainable.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02

will leave MalOney ! hour later than New
Wharf: Gains 20 minutes later than Malouey's
Hack will Leave Milford for New Wharf, Hail. Hour
before Sailing Time,
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02

e,i boat stops at the Consumers Ice Co.'S Wharf.
N IJsesI i gong or coming. Arriving at Chester
I19 II19 hours after leaving Phila.
Ae4ephOhe NO. Keystone Main 58-79 D. on wharf
in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
Auqust.

returning Steamer will leave Philadelphia
Itli, 5ISnd Eief south Wharves First Pier above
Chestnut Street as follows
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
RETURNING
Fsre to PHILADELPHIA, Sl.oo.
Round Trip, S.5o
Milford and Phila. TraS. Company

Telephone (ofhee-MILFORD, DELAWARE
Connection. Phila. Phone Market 1868 D,
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
q. W. PALMER, Captain.
AUGUST.

VIII leaves Milford and Ne'
for Philadelphia during,
Milford chronicle., 1907-08-02
MEMS CLOTHING
FOR WARM WEATHER.

The cgpdrfl fncr1ss ia huiHess dors .tde
mra 0u baHjHg
Going ahead alWsys-ucver standing sull-
breaking alI selling records Of summer Ciuin-
ing for last half of June; aud. 10 looks rs d
July would De- rec0ri-hre8ker for summer
.clOlniug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
PRISONER is HELD.
Boston Strike Breaker Fails to Furnish
Bail for Serious Assault.

Boston, April 25.-The strike break
ing forces in the team drivers strike
today claimed TO have 1S9 men at work,
the largest number since the strike be
gam. They manned nearly 90 teams.
Louis Harris. one Of the men en-
ploved to break the teamstcrS' strike
appeared in the South Boston munich
pal court today to answer to a charge
of assault and battery with q load
ed revolver with intent to kill Mich
ael Cunningham. He entered u plea
of not guilty. At the request Of Pa
trolman Stinson, who stated that Gun
ningham was still in a critical condi-
ton at the City hospital, the case was
continued until Thursday. May ..
Bail was ordered in $1,000 and in de-
fault the prisoner was held. Harris is
alleged to have shot Cunningham last
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
PITTSFIELD
FIRE AT PITTSFlELD.
Novelty Wood Working Shop Burned
Lsos $500; Small Insurance.

The Novelty Wood Working Shop own
cd and run by A. II. Farnham and owen
Richmond, and located opposite the NJ. C.
r. r. freight depot, within a hundred
feet of the same, was destroyed by fire
about $50 p. NJ. Thursday. Box Sc proved
TO be out of order, as was the case in
last Sundays fire, and consequently the
firemen were delayed in getting the sig
nal.
The nearest available hydrant was at
the corner of Pleasant and Manson
streets. and 1900 feet of hose was laid
with one stream of water to SuhGue the
flames. The shop was run by an electric
motor and in cutting off the connection
the lights were shut off in parts of the
village for a short time. Much anxiety
was felt for the freight depot, which
caught from sparks several times, but
no serious damage was done and the fire
was confined to the one building.
MeSsrs. Farnham and Richmond built
the shop less than a year ago and were
doing a good business, having at the
presen time a large number OF orders
ready to send out. The loss is estimated
to be about $500 with a small insurance.
No one was IN the shop at the time %
the fire. the proprietors having closed
the shop at j.45 as usual. The cause of
the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
THE SMITH MILLIONS
Will Not Be Subject of Contest, Thinks
Sir George Cooper.

New York. April 25.-Sir George
Cooper and Lady Cooper, brother-in-law
and sister of the late James Henry Smith.
who died in Kiota, Japan on March q,
and who left an estate of from $4,000 OOo
to s75, 0OC, 600, arrived here today on the
Hamburg American Liner Deutschland
They were accompanied by their young
daughter.
Sir George Cooper brought with him;
the will which disposes of the Smith mil
lions. When asked if there was likely to
be a contest, he replied that he did not
think so. He asked to be excused from
discussing any OF the terms of the will
and declined TO give any estimate as to
the value of the estate
Sir George said the will will be pro-
bated in the state of New York. 1t VIII
be read on the day of the funeral after
The services, he said. AS to the funeral
no date has been set, as the time of the
arrival of the body is uncertain. 1t can
not take place before April IS.
Asked concerning the report that Lady
Cooper was one of the main beneficiaries,
Sir George replied: "She is his sister is
she not" Concerning the heirs in Ev-
anitOn, I'LL, and other sections of the
country he declined to speak, repeating
that he did ret anticipate any contest.
OF the story of the posthumous heir he
said he had heard nothing. His manner
indicated that he thought speculation
was not TO be considered seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
SKOWHEGAN.
The Grange Meeting.

For several years it has been the
custom with SkOwheSan Grange to set
aside one evening in the years pro-
gram to be known as "Neterans Meet
ing" and this was observed Wednesday
night in the hall on Pleasant street
1t had been postponed from two weeks
ago owing to the storm.
The program had been prepared by
Y. a. Withee and was devoted to
incidents of the Civil war. The
Grange choir rendered n number OF
patriotic songs and there We're recita-
lions and declarations of that nature
given during the evening. Hon. ;. j.
Walton delivered a string address on
"Mainc's Monument at Andersonvillc"
and Lyman l.. Walton was the other
speaker, taking for his subject Fhc
Flag" The hall was opened to the
general public after o'clock.
AT the regular business meeting
earlier in the evening ii was announced
that a lecture would be given before
the Grange on the evening Of Wedncs-
day. May 8. by H. NJ. Fairbanks of
Boston. His subject will be The
Origin and Development of Tcle-
nhony." A committee was also chosen
70 report on the prevalence Of the
brown-taiI moth in this part of Somtr-
set county. 1t consists OF :. a.
Withce. s. II Beal, Lester stevens ana
Paricrine White. There was good
attendance of members of Russell Post
NJ ,6 q a. r.. and Of Russell Relief
CprDc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
THE COTTON CONVENTION.
Officers Elected, New Members Accept
ed and Resolutions Adopted.

Boston. April 25.-Wil!iam y. Harris
horne of Lawrence was chosen president
of the National Association o Cotton
Manufacturers at the closing So! ion of
the convention in Huntington hall today.
Mr.. Fartshorne is agent of the Arlin ION
Mills. Charles r. Plunkett of Adams
and George Otis Draper of Hopedale W. r.
elected vice presidents and the follow
ing directors were elected: For thre'-
years-Wiliiam H. LOTUS of Newark, \.
j., John ". Knowles of New Bedford
and Henry r. Mansfield of Utica, n. Y.
for two years-Edwin Farnham Greene
of Boston: fer one year-F'rederick A.
Flather of Lowell.
Eighty-eight new names were accepted
for membership and resolutions were
adopted declaring that the taxation OF
college property is against the progress
not only of education, but also of indus
try and manufacture; in favor Of coop
GRAFTON with the growers to bring the
present causes relatives to tie shipment
and transportation Of cotton TO the atten-
ton of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion: thanking the speakers and Others
who contributed to the success of the
meeting and indorsng the proposed in
terna tiOnal conference at Atlanta in the
fall The latter resolution said:
believing that much good has follow
ed the conference held last year in
Washington between tho cotton growers
and manufacturers, We heartily endorse
the plans for another conference to b.
held in the fall Of the present year al
Atlanta, and also call the attention oil
manufacturers to the opportunity that
will be afforded ut that time to visit tn,
cotton growing states and by coming ii
contact with the planters to bring about
improved conditions in the handling. BAL
irg and shipping Of cotton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

At dispatch from Atlanta, Ga, says:
Armed with a heavy club. Oscar Hug
gard, husband of two months, held up
dozen trolley cars in Atlanta Wednesday
and demoralized the entire system in an
effort to find a conductor who winkel at
his wife. The police arrested IIuggard.
He is a business man and promptly gave
bond.
The famine relief committee Of the
Lower House OF the Russian Parlia-
ment Thursday discussed the supple
mentary credit of 81, 800, 900 for famine
relief and decided to recommend the
immediate appropriation of $2.500OO0
for famine relief the government to
Withhold the balance pending the re
ceipt Of the report of the ministry of
the interior on the previous eXpendi-
lures.
Seventy-siX persons scattered in many
states will shortly receive sums rang
ing from $40 TO 20 cents as Tesiduary leg
atees of the estate of Mrs. Mary Brig
ham of Boyiston, Mass. whose death
occurred in 1854. When the estate was
settled years ago the sum Of SIG was LEFT
by an oversight, probably, in a savings
bank. The deposit has just come to light
and now amounts to 5000, which is to be
distributed among the woman's descend
ants, the Youngest of whom are great
Sre3t-great-great-gr grandchildren.
y large trunk containing patent leather
skins worth about $11,0G0 said to have
been shipped from Boston and Philadel-
phia and back TO York. was taken in
charge by the New York police Thursday
night and inquiry began for the owner of
the trunk The police say they We're no.
tilted that a man had left the trunk at
the rooms of the Union Cigar and To-
bacco Co. at No. 49, West 2Sd street for
safe keeping and had not return, fnr Il
As the Tobacco CO. did nnl lam w..
trunk, the authcriic. 8;d il :,.apvrd Y,
q police station.
Athole +. EeaG-r the hrS')a.
Ella Rawlcs Reader, IN" N..,..:.t.l ,ii,i
matiet and fnanci"r, was ILL.,; IT. '.'.
in the criminal branch IT TIN jIt
States circuit court n New W !.
Thursday on 4 charge Of perjury. The
charge grew out of n civil suit insti-
tutcd by Reader against j. +. Haggin
Il wealthy mine owner whereby Reader
sought to collect $250,000 in commits
siDnS alleged to be due him on the sale
Of certain copper mines in Peru. The
! prosecution was in the hands of Francis
/ l.. Wellman. general counsel for Mr.
| Haggin. who has been appointed spa-
! Cal assistant United States district at.
torney for this case.
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealing In All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. April 25.-The stock market
made but feeble response today to any
news developments, the Determined alb
stinence CT operators on any important
scale alone marking the state of specula-
tive sentiment That remained vaguely
fhrmed and heSitating in the highest de-
gree. An important factor in making this
condition is the unsatisfactory news from
the wheat crop. Present conditions in
the winter wheat belt are recognized as
unsa tiSfactory, and the news from day
to day is watched for developments which
may change the situation. No such news
was received today and the evidence OF
strength in the wheat market was a bur-
oen on the stock market. The reduction
in the Bank of England discount rate
was of no effect, probably because it had
been fo"eseen. The stock market mad
some benefit from the late reaction in
the wheat ms rket, although thar move
ment was due &c realizing of profits in
wheat and was without change in the
character of the crop news. The days
net changes were trivial, almost without
exception.
Sends were heavy. Total sales. par
value, s1.527 coo. United States bonds
were unchanged on call
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PROMINENT SPEAKERS.
Advocate Public Opinion Bill at Bos-
ton Mass Meeting.

Boston, April 25.-President Charles
w. Eliot Of Harvard University was
one of the leading speakers at a mass
meeting in Fanucl han today for the
purpose Of advancing the cause Of the
public opinion bill, which is now before
the Legislature. The bill provides that
if certain number Of voters desire it,
a question OF public policy may be
placed upon the ballot and voted on by
the people ut the annual state election.
Robert Treat Paine. Jr.. presided at
the meeting and among other speakers
were Rep. Robert Luce of Sonerville,
sponsor of this years measure; Edwin
d. Mead, Arthur VI. Huddrll. president
Of the Boston Central Labor Union.
ana Former Senator Samuel Ross Of
New Bedford. Harry y. chase Of Lynn
presented a resolution calling upon the
Massachusetts Legislature to pass the
bill in the interest Of the people. In
his address President Eliot said that
he was not prepared to state that the
bill as drawn was in the best form, but
in principle it was right. He thought
that 10000 signatures should be reQuir-
ed, instead of 5000 as provided by the
bill. and he also thought that it
might be better to limit the number Of
questions to two instead of four as
the bill provides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-04-26
FINANCIAL.
A Six Per Cent.
Home Investment.

Gold bonds of the Canaan Power
Company for $500 each, dated January
/, 1907. with interest at six per cent.
payable semi-annually at the banking
rooms of the State Trust Company, Au-
gusta, Maine, trustees for the bond
holders. total issue $4,000. $1,000 pay
able in five years. and an equal amount
in ten, fifteen and twenty years. These
bonds are secured by a first mortgage
on valuable water powers, timber lands.
and mills owned by the company in
Clinton, Maine Canaan, Maine, and in
that vicinity. Price par and accrued
interest. For full particulars apply to
Melvin S. Holway, Alden Building. Au
gusta, Maine.
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