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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11
CHAPTER vII.--Continued.


He took it with show of restless
ness. And now l am gong to be-
gin by betraying Your trust. Don't
look alarmed 1t is only that some
one has called here on your business
and ii is something. l think, YOU can
much better settle for yourself. This
way" he said, ncrvously, as he led
Olive across the outer Office. talking
quickly and ierkily all the time, SO
that she should not have an oppor-
tunity OF expressing the questions
which her face signalet.
He opened the door of the room and
almost pushed Olive inside, closing it
again quickly as an astonished cry
Tack! You." burst from her He held
the door fast, SO that she should have
no chance to retreat; and then with a
smile of great satisfaction went back
to his own Office.
III he can't persuade her for him
self. what's the use OF my trying, I'd
like to know. But | doubt it. doubt
it, he murmured to himself. She's.
she'sweIl, she is, and that's all
about it,
He had scarcely settled himself at
his desk when Gilbert Nlerrdew's
name was brought to him and he told
the clerk to show him in
Merridew gave the lawyer a sharp,
shrewd glance as lie took Ms seat.
you had my letter Mr.. & ,ment?"
he began, with smile
yes. OF course"
Are you prepared to take UP my
business on the lines proposed? Am I
speaking to my own solicitor, that
or ia Miss Parman tPr'S o.
II have been acting for Miss Par
menter, of course, and am always
opposed to acting for both sides" re-
piled Mr., Easement slowly.
81 have vGy large interests to put
into your hands. as YOU know"
The lawyer smiled blandly, do YOU
mean Your own interests or Mrs. Mer-
ridew's? ] do not know the nature OF
your personal means Mr.. Merridew,"
Il refer to everything Mr.. Parmen.
ter left" was the quick reply, ac.
companied By very sharp look.
Then 1t is for Mrs. Merridew2'
Yes, I speak for her"
And what do You wish me to do?n
ITO undertake the whole OF thi
business for her. Everything an
swered Merridew with a sweep Of III
hand,
Mr.. Easement appeared 70 think
There is the estate. OF course, Blu
was Mr., l'armanter really yer
wealthy man, DO you think? He wa
singularly close in matters concern,
ing his property and possessions"
Merridew looked at him again is
edly, What do you mean by that
You We're in his confidence more tina
any other man"
Mr.. Easement paused ana locke
away ont of the window, with II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-11

to the room where Olive and Jack
We're closeted together
II hope he has persuaded her but
doubt IT, She's Il wilful young mink"
And he shook his head doubtingly.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24
MILTON NEWS.

A few years ago we recommended Mil
ton to these persons afflicted with nervous
disorders, as a quiet place for recup-
Grafton; a place far removed from the
busy world, and the hum of industry a
place where one could hask his life away
in glorious ease, without the fear of any
thing to molest or disturb his meditAtions.
Now all this is changed. The ermin that
was formerly characteristic of the citi-
zen, as we'll as of the town, has passed
away, and in its place we have the hustle
of busy city. All branches of industry
are active and only, impeded by the lack
of force and the want of material. The
shirt and overall factory has been running
on full time all of the year the carpenter
business is employing many men on var
iOus jobs the fishing industry is at its
zenith the milling interest was never
better; the Telephone Company has re-
Gently been running more wires and put
ting in more phones the Electric Light
Company has wired the town for fifty
sixteen candle power lights, and five
thirty-two candle power lights beside
stores, offices, and private residences,
galore. o, yes times are changed, and !
Milton has changed with them. The old |
town has arisen from the depression of
years and is taking its place where it
rightly belongs amongst the thrifty and
progressive towns of the peninsula
Trout have been plentiful the past
week, and are selling at a more moderate
price. Indeed, when trout are offered at
% cents a pair, cabbage at four cents a
pound, and asparagus at Is cents bunch,
then people, even the poor ones, can af-
ford to live on chicken at 10 cents pound
and beef steak at 124 cents a pound, pro-
vided, they can get the wherewith to get
either. The latter mentioned menu is,
the cheaper. Since the ad-
vent of trout, shad have declined in price.
1t is fad among the ladies of Milton to
tell what man has been eating by SMELL
ing his breath. In drug store, recently,
a bright young lady said to the pharma-
cist, " 1 know what you have been eat
ing smell your breath you have been
eating ham - " Well Miss" said
[, "Thats different from my diagnosis
of the other morning, smelt his breath
At that time and thought he had been
eating whiskey."
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24
ELLENDALE.

The sympathies of our townspeople
have gone out to the Rev. Kelso, who
had very sad experience last Monday.
He had gone up into Kent county driv-
ing his young horse, and when near the
Postles Farm, three miles south of Fred
erica, he met the automobile of DR.. J. G..
Stanton, ,at which the horse became fright
ened and bolted into and through thorn
hedge, leaving the carriage behind, and
then ran into a wire fence, inficting
wounds from which it is expected the
horse will die. This is a severe blow to
the young minister, and many are advis-
ing him to enter suit for damages but
that is repugnant to him, and it will not
be done.
The land is soaked, and not much corn
is as yet planted, or even plowing done.
1t is discouraging to the farmers who
have fiat lands which is the case with a
greater portion of the farmers of this vic
unity. While this is one of the most
backward of spring seasons, the people
appear to be cheerful and hopeful for
better weather.
Esquire Ellegood is having strawberries
picked and shipped to the city markets
they will be shipped in large quantities
next week from here.
Crimson clover was never finer, but it
is now impossible for the growers to get
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

IT is up to the liquor interests to
decide a very important question at
the coming city election in Viii
mington. For years the saloon in
terests have taken an active part in
the municipal elections in that
city, and it is largely from this
cause that is now probable that the
city of Wilmington will vote to
stop the sale of liquor at the cleo
ton to be held next November.
The following. sentiment as ex-
pressed in the Sunday Star last
Sunday clearly indicates the gen
eral feeling among the people on
this subject. 1t says:
The city election will be the first
opportunity that the people of Will
mington will have to know whether
or not the saloon interest is going
to keep out of politics. The Repub-
lican party have given to the peo-
pie Of Delaware and to the saloon
interest as well, an opportunity to
express their views upon the local
option question, in a manner that
will disassOciate it entirely from
politics. 1t is not a matter that
concerns either the Democratic
party or the Republican party, but
there has been of late a growing
feeling in the Republican party
that the manner in which the sa-
loon interests have made the Dem
ocratic machine a vehicle for elect
ing their own men to the Legisla-
ture, and have provided the sinews
Of war for both their nomination
and election, should come to an
end. The party believes that this
is one of the menaces to free gov
eminent in the city of Wilmington,
and if they find that these interests
are medaling in municipal affairs at
this time, it would be our duty, in
so far as we can, to prevents its
The best thing for the
saloon interests is to keep out of
politics both Republican and Dem
Ocratic. &
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24
PENNSYL VANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
Low RATE TOUR TO THE PACIFIC COAST.

The International Christian Endeavor Convention will
be held in Seattle July 10 to IS
named by the ancontnenta railroads for this
occasion enables the Pennsylvania Railroad offer Person
ayConduced Tour Seattle and the Pacific Coast
ally low rates.
special train of the highest grade Pullman sleeping
and dining will leave New York July s. running via
Chicago St. Paul, and the Northern Pacific Railway
Round-trip tickets, including Pullman accommodations
double berth and all meals in the dining route to Seattle
special an and railroad transportation only returning via
direct routes will be sold rate of SI275 from New York,
SI1a5 from Philadelphia, SoS from Baltimore Washing
and Harrisburg SIo72o from Altoona, and proportionate
rates from other points.
Passengers will from Seattle independently regu-
lar trains Those desiring return via San Francisco Los
Angeles may do so for $I2. so additional
rsnscontinental tour great educational experience
The northwestern country in interesting stage of
development just and visit that section will prove
only enjoyable but profitable.
opportunity for such trip is here presented The
rate is exceptionally low, and includes the advantage of
special through train to the Pacific Coast
For itineraries tickets and full information apply
Ticket Agents. address Geo. W. Boyd General Passenger
Agent, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

In another part of this paper we
print the Compulsory School law in
full; and, as this law goes into
effect at July 1st it is well for every
person to read and understand it.
School committee men in partic-
ular should study it, as they are
made liable by fine and imprison-
ment for failure to enforce the law.
The census must be taken by each
district when the assessment is made
this summer. Read it carefully
and keep copy.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24
FROM FREDERICA.

Examinations will be held in the public
school this week and next. Commence
ment exercises will be held in the town
hail on Friday evening, May 3lst. The
graduates are Miss Grace Darby, Miss
Attic Knots, Miss Gertrude Lewis and
George Young.
Anumber of our young people attended
the picnic and fag-raising at BENEFITS
last Saturday afternoon. Miss Nettie
Favinger of this town is teacher of the
school.
DR.. w. F. Hoey is tearing down the old
carriage house and stable on his lot and
will build a large one with modern equip
ments This will make a decided i'm
provement in the appearance of the prop
erty aside from its usefulness.
J. S. Reynolds entertained a party of
friends on Friday evening last and a very
pleasant evening was spent.
Joseph Frazier who has been i'll for
over three months with various diseases
is again convalescent. We hope his re.
covery is sure this time and we will soon
find him at his place of business as well
and jolly as ever.
Mrs. Mary Nickers is visiting in Phila-
delphia this week.
Charler Lister, Of Philadelphia, and S.
w. Hall, of Dover, were the guest of J.
W. Hall this week.
Miss Ada Barnett, of Chestertown, Md,
is the guest of Miss Nita Russell.
Mrs. Mary Boone, Mrs. E. Frank Mel-
vim and daughter Mary, are visiting Mrs.
William Prouse of Philadelphia.
Trout are plentiful in our market now
and are good size and cheap.
The first strawberries were brought to
town last week and sold readily at l28
cents per quart.
Clarence Harrington who has been in
Wilmington for several months is home
for a while.
]. S. Clark, of Wilmington. spent Sum
day with his family here.
Mrs. Harry Boone spent several days
with her parents in FELTON, last week.
Capt. Albert Thomas is on the sick list
again. He has had a serious time this
spring.
Mrs. Emma Stevenson, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Mr. Anna Emory.
Mrs. Maria Darby is spending the week
in Philadelphia. {
Mrs. Annie Burton visited in Philadel-
Dhia last week. s
Perry Boone, of Philadelphia, was a 6
visitor here last week.
W. c. Meredith's class of boys and t
girls will picnic at Barratt's Chapel on y
Decoration Day. " r
Mrs. Annie Secard and children, Joined I
Ter husband, Capt. David Secard, in
for trip on his boat last v
week. u
Mrs. Benjamin Wilson has been spend ?
ng several weeks in Philadelphia. D
S. L. Wilson has been in Milton for d
he past two weeks, and O. G. Knight (,
las conducted his business in his absence. a
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24
BRIDGEYILLE.

The bible class held a social at the Par
sonage on Tuesday evening, May ,2Oth.
The evening was spent with solos and
recitations by Miss Miriam Gray, Mrs.
COlona and R. w. Cannon. At late
hour refreshments were served. They
all reported of having a grand time.
TBe Mite Society and Epworth League
are Going to have a rummage sale in Mrs.
Lizzie Cahalls Office after June the 9th.
y Miss Nellie Harris entertained a num-
Der of her friends on Wednesday evening
in honor of Miss Baker, of Snow Hill,
and Miss Richardson, of Salisbury. The
evening was pleasantly spent with music.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24
GREENWOOD.

Business is growing in volume rapidly
now, and the town appears to be alive,
even though the incessant rains continue
The railroad company is working about
two hundred men each day Of the week
in double tracking the Delaware road be-
tween Bridgeville and Cannons station,
and this gives lots of ready money tc
those who spend it.
The stork visited the homes of Ed.
Tatman and Frank Cannon, and left with
each bouncing baby boy.
The cold weather appears to have no
effect upon the demand for ice cream in
Greenwood, as Mr.. A. NJ. Jones saloon is
always crowded
One of onr best known farmers, John
Todd, is critically i'll.
William L. Cahall has been i'll for sew
eral days, but his condition is now much
better.
The coal yard here is being stocked for
next winter, and many persons are filling
their bins this month to save the rise in
price next month.
The public school commencement was
a grand success, and the following pro-
gram was carried out
Soldiers OF Fortune Bryan.
Invocation, ,..............b by Rev. &. E. Dryden.
0rat ~ = -
Earl d. Wiley.
Essay Success, ,...........: 80. Mary NJ. Kelley.
Instrumental Music.
Essay: TenHysOn, n,..............Miss Elsie Wiley.
Grafton: Future Of Mong liam Race,
by w. Frank Knowles.
Address to Graduates, by
Hon. Judge James PennewiH,
Presentation OF Diplomas and reading promo
tons, by Principal E. j. Hardesty.
Address, by supt. John d. Brooks.
Music.
Dismissal.
The Glass Colors were blue and gold,
and the class flowers were carnations.
The class officers are W. Frank Knowles
president Mary NJ. Kelley, vice Earl |
D. Wiley, secretary and Elsie NJ. Kelley
the treasurer.
The faculty is E. J, Hardesty, princi-
pal l. May Owens, first Katie House
man, second and Ida NJ. Lynch third
teacher.
The present school board is Frank F.
Hayes, president; D. Pennewill, secre-
tary J. L. Houseman, treasurer and J.
H. Wiley, ]. Frank Porter, and C. W.
Parker.
The Address of Judge Pennewill was
and encouraging to the grad
lates, and the class did splendid.
A new office has been built by c. F.
this week, and the demand
or berry Gates is keeping them busy now;
heir output is over 1900 crates each day,
nd there is no prospect for a slack off.
The berry crop promises to be the
argest ever grown here.
Frank Houseman is visiting his friends
ere.
Howard Houseman and wife came home
} be present at the graduating of her
ster, Miss Elsie Wiley; who received
lany handsome presents from relatives
nd friends at home and in the city. She
ill attend the summer school at Dover
lis summer, so as to prepare herself for
aching.
Frank Tucker who went to Philadel-
hia will be ioine there by his wife in a
lo-t time; as tLey expect to make that
lace their future home. MAYrLowER.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

THE Union Republican under its
present management is the best
local paper published in George
town. 1t is giving the local news,
and that is the mission of a country
weekly paper.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

The Prime Hook Neck Schools will
hold their commencement in the school
auditorium on Friday evening, May
31st Miss Rebecea B. Harrington is
the principle at this school, and has
got fine results this year.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

IT will be we'll for all school
committees in Kent county to re-
member, that the last session of the
Legislature again changed the date
for holding school elections in that
county and, this year, and until
another change is made, the school
elections will be held on the first
Saturday in June which is the
same as New Castle county. There
is no change in Sussex county, and
their school elections are held on
the last Saturday in June. The
incorporated districts which have
power given them to hold thir cleo
tions at another date than the rural
districts, are not affected by the
law just enacted, and they can
hold their elections at the dates
they have heretofore.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

Signed, JAMES H. WARREN, Clerk.
Every district should follow suit es-
pecially, as the cost where the statement
is no larger than this, is only S1OO. Its
worth the money to the people to know
the facts.
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

the mowers into the fields, as the ground
is mirey on most farms.
J The High School Anniversary at Bridge.
vile was attended by several of our
young folks Miss Bessie and Rattle Reed
were among the number.
J. X. Hazlett, of Cheswold, Del, was
a guest of w. S. Diekerson this week.
Mrs. Clara Carter accompanied by a
friend from Washington, D. c.. are guests
of her mother, Mrs. VIM. Short.
Wilbur Weleh is home from Phila-
adelphia.
A new member to the family of Will
liam Warren arrived this week.
The two small sons of William Work
man are sufferers from whooping cough.
E. 7. Whitney mas been appointed post
master for Glendale, and the town is to
be congratulated in securidg a man so
vel! fitted for the place, and he succeeds
oae of the best postmastefs we ever had,
Mr.. Robert Clendaniel, who retired to
devote his entire time to his lumber in
terests.
The pupils of the Glendale Sunday
Schools enjoyed grand feast and a May
party last Saturday, and everybody ap-
to be happy. PAUL PRY.
That every school district should let
the taxpayers know how their money is
EXPENDED, was fine suggestion made by
the Chronicle as follows: District No. 6,
of Sussex county reports as follows:
Received from State Dividend. ..........s sl87 86
Received from tax duplicate-............... 10000
Balance from last BOB
4ota .e6S. ~
fald Tor 100
surveying school 100
express on OOks-......... l.5O |
Paid for stove SO
1--WE brOOmF.... 50 1
Repairs to the pump $50 |
cost OF one $50
Two boxes OF chal 20 /
Cleaning and repairing .................. 500
Teachers salary, " months at S35......... .S26250
Proposed settlement with Auditor. l.6O .
Balance ia hand 1856
TOtal-.....................,..............s28g 80
II
Milford chronicle., 1907-05-24

IT is to be hoped that neither of
the great political parties of Della
will attempt to control their fol-
lowers in the matter of prohibition,
or the local option question as to
the sale of liquor at the special cleo
ton in November. For once let
the people have a full and free ex-
preston of opinion on this subject,
and not be trammeled by fealty to
party. This Is the fairest way, and
it is the only honorable attitude the
leaders of either party can assume.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-10-18

~ have a good story on one Of WASH
mgton's best known Oculists," said q
prominent clubman, addressing some
friends in the billiard room OF the Net
ropolltan club. "NEy eyes had trou-
bled me for some months, and finally !
went to see the doctor about them.
After n thorough examination ne
said that the muscles were badly
strain ana then he gave me pre-
Ycription for drops TO be used n my
fyes three times a Gay. When iert
ne gave me an appointment for that
lay week, as ne said he could not ex-
anime my eyes for glasses until they
were In their normal condition.
"Wen. l mislaid that blessed pre-
scription. and as I was particularly
busy that week had no time to get
another copy. SO In some trepidauon
I kept my second appointment.
"As the doctor examined my eyes |
beeitated q moment about telling him
I had not used the drops, when hc took
the words cut Of ny mouth and the
breath out Of my body by remarkine
with pleased emphasis.
~'Your eyes are very much i'm
proved. That medicine which I gave
You Is certainly wonderful. It always
Ias such prompt ana satisfactory re-
suits
III was al could DO - keep fiC1t'
concluded the speaker, laughing. But
I wasn't quite snfe how be would take
tie joke. You see, he may not have q
sense Of humor." Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-10-18


IL Is gcncrall. supposed that instinct
,nerrlugly teaches birds and Insects
lie best way III which 20 build their
homes or meats and also 10 proside fol-
heir oGsprinS. The following Incl
lcat wil show that instinct Is not al-
waye infallible:
A naturalist placed three small emp
ty vials In an open box Oh sheif 10
m upright position IN close contact,
and they were uncorked- A short time
nfteryyaid II was q matter Of surprise
70 1Dd that these had been appropri
ated by Il female mud wasp. She had
placed goodly number Of spiders In
the center vial doubtless intended to
Derve as food fOr her future brood
then Proceeded 10 deposit her eggs In
those on ei.hGr eide. She next closed
tightly TIE rsOu;hs CT ell the reHepta-
cies with a hard line cement Having
finished l,er work, she theO doubtless
went on her way. satisfied oil had been
done for her offspring that thought
fll mother could DO. But Just hinS
uf the sensations Of those little wasps
when thcy come into eXistence for,
while starving ia their sealed cages,
they can plainly see through the TIM
penetrabe glass walls the bountiful
eupply OF food which was provided fui
their use.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-10-18
Reacued a "FoxYr Squirrel.

A man In New York state who own'
several fine cats stepped out OF hi
house one day TO see two of his feline
possessions crouched in the grass, an'
equidistant between them sat a com
mon striped squirrel, not daring t
move q hair lest he invite the sharI
claws of one or both of his enemies
but the anxious brown eyes rolled from
side 10 side as he calculated his chance
of escape between the two. The mar
walked on toward the squirrel. anC
when he came within jumping distance
the squirrel seized his opportunity an'
leaped upon the mans trousers an'
ran nimbly to his shoulder. Then tn
man backed slowly toward q tree a
no great distance from him. Agai'
when within leaping distance tn
squirrel jumped into the tree and die
appeared amid It's branches.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-10-18
Snuff as Medicine

"Oh, yes" said the tObacconist as be
tapped tar filled with cinnamon col
ored powder. L sci! Gn ounce or two OF
snuff occasionally-to the old, as
ruie. The young Will seldom look al
snuff. And those who do use It I'm
pute medicinal virtues to It Thus ole
fashioned watchmakers, gem cutters
and tailors think that pinch OF snuff
now and then improves the eyesight
They think IL refreshes and fortiiies
weary eyes as cup Of tea refreshec
and f0rtifes weary brain. OtherS
think snuff cures Il cold. Others take
Il FOR the headache. Others still be
lieve that II wards off cOntagion. Per
sOnally | believe that snuff taking |!
less harmful than smoking. Its effect
too. IS pleasanter than the effect o
smoking-it is a most soothing ant
fascinating effect once you get used Il
it-but the habit Is untidy and there
fore It can get no hold upon us In thi'
aesthetic age."-LOs Angeles Times.